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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
TO REDUCE REPRESENTATION.
Representative Keifer's Bill Aimed at
the South.

Representative Keifer (Ohio) introduced a
bill today to reduce the number of repre-
sentatives in the House of southern states,
because of the dsfranchisement of negro
voters. The bill makes the reduction as
follows: Alabama. from nine TO five; Ar
kansas, from seven to five; Florida, from
three to two Georgia, from eleven to six;
Louisiana, from seven to three; Mississippi.
from eight to three; North Carolina, from
ten to six; South Carolina, from seven to
three. Tennessee. from ten to eight: Texas,
from sixteen to twelve; Virginia, from ten
to eight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE.
Ralph E. Sampson Reappointed to the
Naval Academy.

President Roosevelt has reappointed
Ralph E. Sampson, son of the late Rear
Admiral Sampson, a midshipman at the
Naval Academy. Young Sampson was a
midshipman in the second class at the
academy and recently resigned because he
was deficient in his studies and feared that
he would be unable to keep up with his
class The resignation was accepted by
Secretary Bonaparte in the ordinary rou-
tine of official business. When the case
was brought to the attention of the Presi-
dent he reappointed young Sampson to the
academy In order to give him another
chance to graduate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Refused Portions of Request.
BLACKBURN IN COURT.
Submitted Himself in Answer to In
dictment at Asheville.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., February B.-Rep-
resentative E. Spencer Blackburn or the
eighth district of North Carolina submitted
himself to the jurisdiction of the United
States district court today in answer to the
indictment recently returned against him
on the charge of having practicec before
the Trea sury Department and receiving fees
therefor in violation of the federal law.
Judge Waddill issued an order transfer
ring the case to Greensboro. N. C, on the
application of Judge w. D. Bynum, who
anpeared for Mr. Blackburn. The trial
viii be held about the middle of April, at
which time a special term of the court Will
be called Mr.. Biackburns bond was nxeo
at 81 600 and was signed by E. j. Harms,
former candidate for governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THE NEBRASKA sENAToRsHIP.
A Combination Effected to Win Mil
lard's Seat.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
LINCOLN, Neb., February 26.-Ross
Hammond OF Fremont withdrew from the
senatorial race in opposition to Senator j..
n. Millard. He threw his support TO At
torney General Norris Brown. This was
done after consultation of Hammond.
Brown and General Manager Bidwell or
the Northwestern had taken place.
Brown has announced that he would not
be a candidate for reelection for attorney
general but would make a tour of the
state to win Millards seat. Brown claims
a half dozen counties south of the Platte
and the whole north Platte region within
the vicinity of Omaha.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
DISTRICT LEGISLATION
SOME BILLS PASSED IN THE
HOUSE TODAY.

District day business was before the
House of Representatives this afternoon.
and a number of minor measures of local
interests were disposed of. Representative
Morrel of Pennsylvania was in charge of
District business on the floor in place of
Chairman Babcoek of the House District
committee, who is confined to his home
with a bad cold
The first bill called up by Representative
Morrell was Senate measure to incorpo-
rate the American Cross of Honor, society
composed of men who have received medals
of honor from the government. Owing to
objections by Representative Champ Clark
of Missouri, Williams of Mississippi,
Tawney of Minnesota and James of Tennes-
see against further interpretations by spe-
cial acts of Congress Mr.. Morrell with
drew the bill
Another Attack on the District.
The House bill to amend the act to in
corporate the Eastern Star Home for the
District of Columbia by making the name
of the organization the Masonic and East
ern Star Home for the District of Columbia
was passed after some little discussion.
Representative Sims Of Tennessee, who
was recognized to speak on this measure,
made an attack on the present form of
government in the District of Columbia,
declaring that it was miserable and ineffi-
Gent and that the people of Washington
should be granted the right of suffrage
The present system. he said, amounted to
q denial of liberty to citizens of the Dis
trict. The negro question might be dealt
with, he said, in the same manner that
ii is handled by cities in the south.
Bills Passed.
The House then passed the bill reported
by Representative Olcott of New York in
cooperating the National Society of the
Sons Of the American Revolution. The
measure was opposed by Representative
Shackleford of Missouri, who declared that
1t would be the entering wedge for lot
of miscellaneous interpretations.
The House then passed without discussion
the Babcock bill granting relief to the de-
pendent members of the families of de-
ceased iremen and policemen. and the con-
current resolution directing the Commits
soners to submit to Congress a report upon
the improvement of the flats of the Ana
costa river from It's mouth to the District
line, with recommendations and estimates
of cost.
The House passed without discussion the
Babcock bill making 1t 4 misdemeanor In
willfully neglect to provide for the sup
port and maintenance by any person of his
wife or minor children in destitute circum-
stances There were several other meas
ureS the calander which were booked
for discussion today, bat owing to the i'll
ness of Representative Babcock they were
not called up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
Train Passenger Struck by Bullet
Tired Through Window.

PITTSBURG, Pa. February 2a.-Joseph
Bovd. a passenger on Fort Wayne rafr-
road accommodation train, narrowly es-
caped death today from bullet which
crashed through the car window as the
trail, was passing Glenfield, Pa The mis-
sile struck Boyd in the head and inflicted a
bad pcalp wound.
The train was Immediately stopped and
the crew searched the surrounding hills
for the man who had fired the shot, but
without success A physician who met the
train upon its arrival here said that Boyd
was seriously, but not fatally. injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
To Increase superintendent,s Paw.

The Secretary of War sent communion
tion to Congress today urging that the sal
ary of the superintendent of the National
cemetery at Arlington be increased to 500
a month and allowances. The Secretary
called attention to the fact that Arlington
cemetery Is the largest in the country. and
that the present superintendent has served
faithfully there since 1892 and has been
doing similar work since 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
SOON TO BE STARTED.
Getting Ready for the Democratic Con-
gressional Campaign.

The democratic campaign for the siXtieth
Congress is to be started in the near fu-
ture A call was issued today by Secre-
tary Edwards of the democratic congress
sional campaign committee for meeting
of the committee to be held on the even
ing of March in the minority committee
room Of the House of Representatives. 1t
1t stated that the meeting is called for the
purpose of organization, that the details OF
the campaign may receive immediate and
systematic attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THE SUNDAY STAR.
Yesterdays Paid Circulation
Over SO. 900.

The PAID circulation Of The SUM-
day Star Is much larger than that Of
lnston and more than double that
OF one Of It's contemporaries.
The pulling power OF The Sunday
Star from the advertisers stand
point is attested TO by the fact that
yesterdays Star, Including The SUM-
day Magazine section, contained
over fos columns OF PAID adver-
tisements.
More PAID classified advertIse-
ments by far appear every week
In The Sunday Star than any other
Sunday paper In Washington.
The Sunday Star Is the best from
every standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Alexander's Recovery Now Certain.

NEW YORK, February 26-The recovery
of James w. Alexander, former president
of the Equitable Life Assurance Society,
who recently underwent two operations.
was announced to be practically certain by
his physicians today. This announcement
was made through H. NJ. Alexander. son
of the former Equitable president. He said
that with proper care his father would be
xble to go out Of doors in a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
GERMANY WILL coNCEDE.
Providing France Also Yield Some
thing in Moroccan Issr1e.

BERLIN, February z6-Tlle German gov
ernment has decided to make a further
concession to the French views on the
Moroccan question. providing Srance Will
also yield something. The extent of Ger
manys proposals win become known only
at Algeciras, where they win be commune
Gated to the Crench delegates. Emperor
William and Chancellor Won Bueiow. It Is
understood. would rather make another ef-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
washingtonians Sailed for Europe.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass, February 2a.--Among the
saloon passengers who sailed for the Med
iterranean from Boston Saturday on
the Canopic were the following from
Washington: Miss Rebekah Collier, Miss
Mary G. DeGraffenreid, Miss Hunter, Miss
Jay, Mrs. I. Dewitt Talmage, Mrs. w. H.
H. sutherland, MIS- Harriet H. Sutherland
and Miss Mary r. Sutherland A party of
mdshipmen also sailed to Join the Atlantic
fleet. The Canopic VIII touch at the Azores,
Gibraltar. Algiers. Genoa, Naples and Al
exandriR on this trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
GEN. GREELY,S COMMAND.
Assigned Temporarily to the Pacific
Division.

By and order approved by Secretary
Taft today, Maj Gen. A. w. Greely, re-
Gently promoted, is assigned temporarily to
the command of the Pacific division, with
headquarters at San Francisco, pending the
return to the United States OF the regular
commander, Maj. Gen. Arthur Macarthur,
now In India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THE PACKERS HEARING
Commissioner Garfield on the
Stand Today.
CROSS : EXAMINED AGAIN
Questions Related to Consultation
With Moody.
SHARP QUESTIONS BY COUNSEL
List of 700 Names Of Persons Who
Claimed to Know of Viola
tions of Law.
SHARP QUESTIONS BY COUNSEL

CHICAGO, February 26.-Commissioner
of Corporations Garfield resumed the stand
in the packers case today, and the cross
examination which was in progress at the
time of the adjournment on Friday was
resumed.
The first questions asked by Attorney
William J. Hynes. acting for the packers.
related to the consultation between Mr..
Garfield and Attorney General Moody.
The witness said that in September, 1904,
he talked with the Attorney General re-
garding the case. and also with H. NJ.
Hoyt. solicitor general of the Department
of Justice who acts for Mr.. Moody IN the
absence of the Attorney General
Did the Department of Justice ask for
any of the information you had secured?"
asked Mr.. Hynes.
Yes, the solicitor general made request
in July, 1904
The witness said that the request was
repeated in September, but that he did not
accede to either request.
When next were you requested?''
Directed by the President.
When I was directed by the President to
turn over information concerning persons
who knew of alleged violations of law
Did you tell the President that you had
tolu tne pithefS tfldt there was no GU
operation between the Department of JUS
tce and your department?
II had stated that to him a number of
times"
did you turn over any list of witnesses
TO the Department of Justice?''
Il turned over to Mr.. Bethea, at the time
district attorney in Chicago, about 700
names of persons who said that they knew
of violations of the law"
Did any of your agents report 20 the
Department OF Justice to District At
torney Morrison?"
LAS far as I know, I should say not"
Have you here now the information you
got from the packers, which was turned
over to the Attorney General?''
None of that information was obtained
from the packers"
Did some of the information turned over
contain conversations with the packers?"
Some of It.
when you were asked by Mr.. Bethea,
former district attorney, for information
did you refuse?"
Refused Portions of Request.
'I refused portions of his request
What portions?"
HE asked If my agents here in Chicago
could report to him, and l told him def
nitely that they could not, as our depart
ments were separate
did you tell the President that you had
told the packers that the two departments
were not operating together?
81 did not because 1t was perfectly under
stood that the department was separate.
Mr.. Hynes asked that the court order
the latter part of the answer stricken out,
and 1t was so ordered, despite the objection
of the district attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
GEORGE {, GREEN'S
TRIAL RESUMED
Consul General Robert ]. Wynne
the Principal Witness.
CONFERENCE WITH BEAVERS
The Latter Advised to Enter Plea of
Guilty.
WITNESS ACTED ADVISEDLY
Testimony of Others introduced by
Government-Rtgid Cross-Exam-
ination by the Defense.
WITNESS ACTED ADvISEDLY

Mr.. Robert J. Wynne, United
States consul general at London,
was the principal witness called by
the government this morning in
the case of former State Senator
George +. Green of Binghamton,
n. Y, on trial for conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States i'll connec-
ton with the Post Office Depart
ment irregularities. In relation to
a conversation he once had with
George w. Beavers, now serving a
term i'll prison, Mr.. Wynne stated
that his suggestion that Beavers
should plead guilty was in line with
what he believed to be the Presi-
dents wishes in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

Cars Ukase Names Opening Day for
May 10.
ST. PETERSBURG. February 26.-An
imperial ukase was issued today announc-
ing that the national assembly will meet
May 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Ocean Steamship II.

Ocean Steamship Movements.
NEW YORK, February 2G.-Arrived:
Carpathia, from Trieste: Stella, from
Naples
PLYMOUTH, February - Arrived:
Kaiser Wilhelm II. from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26

experience in the Machen case that ne
would get but two years and no fine.
Mr.. Wynne said he did not tell Beavers
he would get better treatment In PRISON
than do others, but said he did write to the
United States marshal for West virginia
and to the governor of that state saying
that Beavers was addicted to the use OF
morphine and had other infirmiues ana
asked that he receive proper medical at
tentiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Testimony of John M. Masten.

John NJ Masten assistant superintendent
OF the United States railway mail service
was the third witness. Up to 1901 he was
chief clerk in the office of the then first
assistant postmaster general, William NJ.
Johnson. In his official capacity the wit
ness had come into frequent association
with George w. Beavers The witness also
had a casual acquaintance with George L.
Green.
Mr. Masten said he was familiar with the
methods whereby time-recording machines
had been purchased for the Post Office De-
partment during the term I'm which Mr..
Beavers was head of the division of sal
aries and allowances, saying that he had
examined many post office orders bearing
the initials &c. w. b." for the purchase
of Bundy time-recording devices. As act
ing first assistant postmaster general Mr..
Mastin had signed several letters bearing
upon the purchase of Bundy machines.
First Overt Act Charged.
Mr. Baker offered as exhibit No. i wha,
purported to be the first overt act charged
in the indictment. II was an order for one
Bundy time recorder, bearing the initials
&c w. b." and was offered In evidence
II bore date of November /. 1901. The wit
ness identified the initials as those of
George w Beavers.
Exhibit No. 4, which was a letter from
the Post Office Department, also calling
for the purchase of Bundy time recorder,
was identified by Mr.. Masten and placed
in evidence. When court took recess Mr.
Masten was being examined as to further
exhibits of similar character
This procedure was resumed in the after
noon and continued for some time cover
ing great many alleged transactions and
entering into many details.
Attorney John b. Stanchfield of counsel
for the defense took his first active part in
the trial during the examination relating
To these letters and checks.
In one instance, the witness said. Beavers
shad told him that time-recording devices
other than the Bundy machines were an-
satisfactory.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS

The survival of Uncle Toms Cabin"
 at the dawn of the goth Century, is something to marvel over, but 1t Is an assured fact. The elaborate renovation ! of the old play by Manager Washburn of the Stetson Company in a new pie tOrial dress with up-to-date methods plentifully displayed throughout it's
 half dozen acts, judging from the box office receipts. wherever this com pany plays. furnishes ample proof that Uncle Toms Cabin Is still potent. ! Special scenery for every scene depict ed. enlarged choruses of genuine ne-
 groes from the cotton belt, modern. up ! to date specialties. two male and fe- male quartettes, a band of Alabama
 pickaninnies. a gorgeous cakewalk in a pretty setting entitled The Place Of Silver Mat" improved light effects and
 mechanical illusions will be seen in the Stetson production of this famous play. The presenting company in some
 instances is a double one, and contains the names of numerous footlight favor
 ties. The street parade is said to be
 the longest, richest and best ever given | by theatrical company. The Stetson company is to appear at the Doris opera house tonight. Prices 25 %. 75 $I. Special matinee at D. m. Prices 25 and
 50 cents.
 In arranging for an engagement with
 ''The Holy City" Manager Berger has again secured one of the most impress sive dramas on the stage. Intellectual ly conceived, dramatically constructed
 powerfully acted and sumptuously staged, the play. for the past two sea-
 sons. has been noted for its complete and beautiful representations. A full house will await the appearance Of the company here on the 4th of Dec. at the Doris opera house. Seats on sale
 at Sanichas. Prices, 25, 50 75 cents and s1.OO.
 The King of Tramps," a Yankee
 Doodle company, which comes to the
 Doris Wednesday, Dec. 5th. is a come
 dy fairly alive with snappy action.
 amusing twists and tangles. worth
 three hours of any amusement seekers
 time and acted by a better class Of
 comedians than has been seen here
 abouts in many seasons. It is an enter tainment for children from six to six
 ty. Seats on sale at Sanichas 25, 90. "a cents and S1.00.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01
RUFF INDICTED AGAIN.

San Francisco. Nov. 30-Abraham Ruef and Chief of Police Jeremiah Dinan were jointly indicted by the grand jury this afternoon on the charge of conspiracy in connection with alleged protection of a house of prostitution.
 Chief Of Police Dinan was also sep arataly indicted on the charge of per jury based on his testimony before the grand jury. His bonds were fixed at $5,000 in each case. No attemp will he made to displace Dinan pend ing the trial of the case
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01
A PLEASANT EvENINe-Tha

A PLEASANT EVENING-Thanks- giving evening was pleasantly spent at the Adams skating rink by large att tendance of patrons and visitors. There were a few very pretty masquer- ade costumes. The first prize was won by Hazel Miller who represented Night" The gentleman's prize was won by a young man from Tempe
 CHURCH OF CHRIST - Cornet Fifth avenue and Monroe street. ]. Cronenberger, minister. Bible school. at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at II o'cloc< by Elder Grant K. Lewis. of Long Beach. Calif.. the corresponding sec retary of the Southern California and Arizona Missionary Society. Christian Endeavor at 6:3O P. m. Evening wor- ship and sermon at 7:30. most cor dial welcome awaits all.
 FOR 4 DAYS vISIT-Frank Mich |. olson a well known mining engineer and mining investor and formerly q resident of Phoenix. arrived here yes terday for a days visit with friends He Is en route to his home in New York City from a business visit to the coast and could not go by Phoenix without stopping over for a day MT. Nicholson still has interests here t0 the extent of 1000 or 1900 acres of farm land and he will find time also to take look at his property
 THE NEXT DEPUTY SHERIFFS- Sheriff-elect Hayden has saved him 2. self a lot of trouble between this and the end of the year in making his se- lection of deputies and letting it be known. It has been announced that one of them will be Jeff Adams of McDowell, who has already moved to town to be in readiness for his duties which will begin with the new year. The so-called under sheriff or desk man will be c. B. Wood. who Is MT. Hayden's chief clerk in the office of treasurer. Wayne Davis. whc was for a time deputy sheriff in the adminis- tration of Sheriff Walker. w,n com plete the quota
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Wanted for United States army: Able bodied unmarried men between ages of Fl and S5; citizens of United States, of good character and temper ate habits. who can speak, read and write English. Foi information apply to recruiting officer postofiice building, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

If you would have me thankful be, Just go to town and buy for me Some candy to eat; and don't be afraid If Donofrio the candy from Cactus has
 made.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

MT. and Mrs. c. w. Pattee of Flor nece. the parents of Mrs. J. R. Ward. wife of the night manager of the Western Union. arrived in the city yes terday to srend a few days.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Old Rutledge Pure Food Law whis- key. full quarts. one dollar a bottle. Nothing better for family or medicinal use. Sold by Melczer Bros. company.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Henry Mallard's famous New York candies received fresh every week al the Phoenix Bakery.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Sweet apple cider. just received. 50o gallon. Bring your jug and get ii filled. Melczer Bros. company.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01
CORN FLAKES IN TowN-Th

CORN FLAKES IN TOWN-The Pure Food Depot received a supply this week, TLe demand is greater than the supply. but we will do our best to have the factory make us weekly ship ments. Fresh foods arriving nearly every day. 21 s. First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Don't fail to hear John kendrick Bangs the Presbyterian church Mon- day night.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

You can find at Melczer Bros. com. pany full line of both rye and bour. bon bottled in bond whiskey.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

A hearty laugh is the best of tonies. Hear Bangs lecture on "From Adam to Ade; a talk on Humor and the Humor ist."
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Laugh and grow fat" Hear Bangs lecture on Monday night at Presbyter- ian church.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Can you sec a joke? Then you will enjoy the John kendriek Bangs lecture on Monday night.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1. 107 degrees Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January 1, O.09 inch.
 L. N. JESUNOFSKY,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

That's the kind of service you want in any line. isn't it? And when your eyes need help you'd be especially pleased if you could be sure of such treatment, wouldn't you?
 We are sure we can give you jus; such service and so sure are We that we back it up with a guarantee-of satisfaction in every case We under take: providing only that our instruc- tions are carried out faithfully.
Arizona republican., 1906-12-01

It will do you good to hear John Kendrick Bangs on Monday night.