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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
LOCAL MEN FOR LOCAL OFFICES
Declaration Of Representative Citizens
at Meeting Last Night

The question OF the right of the people Of
the District OF Columbia to enjoy a mu.
nicipal form OF government similar to that
OF other cities in the United States was tho
subject matter of considerable discussion
at meeting held last night in the Office
of Colonel Frank X. Raymond president
of the Roosevelt and Fairbanks League, In
the Colorado building, when the meeting
was called TO order by the presiding officer,
Jessie B. Wilson. president of the Lincoln
National Bank. There were twenty or
more representative citizens-democrats and
republicans-present who were delegated
by their respective organizations to attend
the meeting. Several hours were spent in
obtaining the Views of those present, and
bill was agreed upon favoring a compre-
hensive plan OF local self-government
As result, committee of seven, with
DIR. Robert Reyburn as chairman. visited
the Capitol this morning to have the bill
introduced.
A delegation of representative labor men
from the Central Labor Union attended the
meeting. and each spoke on the measure
Mr. j. ]. Bishop. c. A. Pfau. Z. j. Roach.
Samuel De Nedrey. John b. Colpoys and
Milford Spohn-
IF we had some sort of a government
and local citizens could be consulted, we
would not have a New Jersey man for
postmaster, or in fact, any other office, and
1t is time we should ask Congress for some
sort of a government In which our local
people will have some say" declared Mr..
j. b. Mclaughlin. This sentiment was
loudly applauded.
Mr.. Samuel De Nedrey said he was pres
ent as the repi sentative of 2S.o00 wage
earners of the city. He thought the people
of the city should have some say as to
who VIII be postmaster. In fact, the peo-
pie of the District should be consulted
about these local appointments. A Washing
ton man can fill the Office of postmaster of
Nova Scotfan.'
A mass meeting was decided upon for the
night of April Is. to which prominent citi-
ems viii be invited. and there viii be a dis
cussion of local affairs. A committee con-
sisting OF J. B. Mclaughlin, E. ]. Roach
and VIM A. Hickey will arrange for this
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER.
Verdict Against John Richard Mercer
and James H Gaskins.

A verdict of guilty of manslaughter was
returned this afternoon by the jury in
Criminal Court No. / IN the case of John
Richard Mercer and James Henry Cas-
kins. both colored. who were placed o..
trial Jointly yesterday morning on an in
dictment charging murder in the second
degree In connection with the killing OF
John Patterson, October 20 last Justice
Gould sentenced both to Imprisonment in
the penitentiary for a term OF fifteen years.
The jury held the defendants not guilty OF
murder in the second degree as charged
in the first count OF the Indictment and not
guilty as to the second and third counts.
Evidence adduced during the trial showed
that the defendants Interference on the
night In question between Patterson and a
negro woman who We're quarreling in a
house in Chester court northwest and that
Gaskinss who is a cripple, handed Mercer
a knife with which the latter stabbed Pat
terson. infiicting a mortal wound Mercer
stated that he used the knife to protect
himself. and Gaskins testified that he
loaned the instrument to Mercer for some
pacific purpose.
1t was SHOWN on the witness stand that
Mercer was urged by Gaskins TO stab Pat
terson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
THE BLACKBURN TRIAL
Jury Impaneled Shortly After
Opening Today.
BOTH SIDES ARE PLEASED
Exception to Demurrer Filed by De-
Tense.
ANOTHER OBJECTION NOTED
Counsel Against the Consolidation
of the Five Separate Bills
of Indictment. .
BOTH SIDES ARE PLEASED
ANOTHER OBJECTION NOTED
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
GREENSBORO. n. c., April 1s-rhs
jury In the case of the United States
against e. Spencer Blackburn was i'm
paneled Immediately after the court con-
vened today
Ohiy ABOUT twenty minutes were taken In
securing the jury. which. from the high
representative character OF its Individual
members was considered satisfactory TO
poth prosecution and defense Prior 10 tina
ihspaneling Of the jury the defense fled
ar exception to the demurrer. which was
oYerruled by Judge Nathan Con Yesterday.
In which motion 1t was commended that the
alleged offenses charged against BlackbiIrn
were committed before he had taken the
oath as representative, and that therefore,
ne was not amenable to the statute under
"hich he was indicted. for practicing be-
fore the departments at Washington
ne lawyers for the defense also excepted
70 the consolidation of the five serar ia
dis OF indictment which was ordered NV
yuose Con yesterday. the court holding
that they were all substantially the same.
First Witness Called.
The district attorney for the eastern dis
trict or Virginia, who is conducting 1be
prosecution. then proceeded to read tina
section Of the statute under which Repre-
sentative Blackburn was Indicted and also
read the bill OF Indictment.
w. X. krider, who figured consplcuousIy
In one of the counts OF the Indictment az
one or the parties who had paid Black
burn money for compromising his case be-
fore the departments at Washington. was
called as the first government witness
hrider, although witness for the prose-
cution, proved on cross-examination to be
one of the best witnesses for Blackburn.
1t developed In his testimony that Black
burn had emphatically refused TO accept
fee from him for compromising Krider's
case before the commissioner of internal
revenue at Washington. although he did
take money for legal services rendered the
witness In the state courts.
The redirect examination failed to shake
krider's testimony. John w. Yerkes COM
missioner of internal revenue at Washing
ton. followed krider. and testified as to
the records in the latter's case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
A REMARKABLE PAPER
Read by District Man Before Virginia
Medicos.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va. April 1s--Dr. Richard c.
Cabot of Washington. ID. C., read a re-
markable paper before 125 southeastern
Virginia physicians today. taking the stand
tina, the time had come when doctors
should stop administering SO much bad
medicine and substitute in their treatment
a little mesm.rism and Christian Science.
DR. Cabot said far better results would
be accomplished If this was done. His pa
per made most favorable impression.
DR.. Rupert Blue OF the United States hos
pitai service here has been detached from
Norfolk station and sent to Riedies Island
to treat four cases OF bubonic PLACE dts
covered at Philadelphia quarantine.
While attempting to unlock the United
States cruiser Newark here today q bad
leak was discovered In the ship. and the
vent the vessel filing and sinking In the
dock,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
EQUIVALENT TO WHITEWAsH.
A Senator's View of Proposed Barnes
Investigation.

The proposition of the subcommittee in
charge of making the investigation of Benz.
+. Barnes. nominated to be postmaster of
the city. to hear merely such witnesses
may come before them by invitation of
Senator Thlman Is regarded by many per-
sons who have been watching the course
pursued In relation to this matter as equiv
alent TO no investigation at all. 1t Is gem
orally understood that not one OF the wit
nesses who were able to testify concerning
the Morris incident at the White House de-
sires to go before the subcommittee.
THESE witnesses do not wish to testify
either for or against Mr.. Barnes. but 1t is
known that IL they were subpoenaed by the
subcommittee their attendance could be
secured without difficulty.
AS now proposed by Senator Carter. there
will be no records of the proceedings or
the subcommittee, so that whatever state
ments are made by eyewitnesses OF this ar
fair will be heard only by three or four
witnesses. so that the testimony would not
be accessible TO the vast body of the Senate
which will be called upon to vote on con-
firmation II the nominate is reported to
the Senate by the committee.
This proposition is worse than white
wash. said prominent senator today.
because II will lack even the semblance OF
an investigation"
II 1t should prove impossible to get
public hearing OF witnesses and to have
satisfactory record of their statements
made 1t may be that the so-called tnyesti-
cation will be dropped. At any rate the
plans. as now made. are very generally re-
garded as preliminary TO useless pro-
ceeding, which cannot have any effect one
way or the other. except to show that there
Is a Discrimination to accord q satisfactory
probing into this matter.
Senator Tiilman proposes however to do
everything that Is possible to obtain an In
vestigation that win not be branded as a
whitewash. He Will endeavor to get wit
nesses TO come before the committee, and
IL the committee fails In its task II is
quite likely that some method may be re-
serted 70 n ors.er 10 force an Investigation
OF Mr.. Barnes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
MANY BILLS PASSED.
Miscellaneous Measures Go Through
the House.

The House OF Representatives today
agreed to the conference report on the pen
sion appropriation bill.
The joint resolution to fill the vacancy in
the board OF regents Of the Smithsonian
Institution by the reappointment Of Andrew
D. White of New York was adopted.
The following bills were passed: Extend
ing to the SUPPORT of Spokane. Wash, the
privileges Of immediate transportation of
dutiable merchandise without appraise-
ment granting to the Choctaw, Oklahoma
and Gulf Railroad Company the power to
sell and convey to the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway Company all
the railway property rights. franchises and
privileges of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Gulf Railway Company; amending the Re-
vised Statutes Of the United States relating
to bonds and oaths of shipping commits
sioners; to simplify the issue Of enroll
ments and licenses Of vessels of the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
FATHER GAPoN MISSING.
Noted Russian Labor Leader Not
Seen for a Week

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1S.-Father
Gapon, the labor leader. mysteriously dis
appeared about a week ago, and his wife
is greatly alarmed. fearing foul play on
the part of his enemies, as the police in
sist that he has not been arrested, and add
that they know nothing of his whereabouts.
1t Is considered possible that Gapon has
been kidnapped by his enemies. as was
the case a fortnight ago with Uruson, one
of the workmens delegates, who, being
suspected of being in alliance with the
government. was captured by the social
democrats and conveyed to HelsingforS
Finland, where he was subjected to torture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
ALLEGED PENSION FRAUDS.
Suspects Arrested at Clyde Today by
United States Officers,

CLYDE. Ohio, April 1S.-United States
Deputy Marshals A. s. Owens and c. J.
Wagner of Toledo arrived here today and
arrested several persons who are charged
with pension frauds. The arrests caused
a sensation.
The persons arrested are Captain John T.
Aldrich, pension attorney; Mrs. Emily
Crane; Eugene NJ Aldrich, a notary and
son of Captain Aldrich: H. G. Gibbons, a
well-known real estate dealer, and promi-
nent in politics; B. F. Rogers justice of
the peace. and also prominent In politics,
and Jesse H. Lang, a notary of Oberlin,
Ohio, who is over eighty years old.
1t is declared that wholesale pension
frauds have been discovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
NINE HURT IN WRECK.
"Pennsy" Express Crashed Into by
Freight Train.

NEW FLORENCE. Pa. April 1s.-Nine
passengers on the New York express over
the Pennsylvania railroad were injured in
rear-end collision with a freight train
near here last night. Among those hurt
were:
Mrs. II. Whiting, New York; A. o. Cap
tain. New York; Mrs. VIM. Binice, Jersey
City; Patrick Sullivan. West Philadelphia:
c. s. Covert auditor of receipts OF Pennsyl-
vania railroad lines west.
1t is said the injuries are not serious.
The express had stopped to extinguish a
fire which had broke out in the baggage
car. when the freight train crashed into 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
weekly Issue Of Patents.

Five hundred and nisety-two patents and
designs were issued to citizens OF the
United States yesterday and $40 trade
marks. labels and prints. Six patents were
issued to citizens of the District of Column
bia. THE total number of patents and de-
signs issued to foreigners on this date was
seventy-nine. and the number of trade
marks and prints sixteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
BANKER PERKINS CASE.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Dismissed To-
day

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Justfce Green
baum today dismissed the writ of habeas
corpus, which was issued to secure the re-
lease of George w. Perkins. the banker,
who was arrested a few weeks ago on
complaint that he had given funds of the
New York Life Insurance Company as a
contribution to the republican campaign
fund.
The arrest of Mr.. Perkins. who had been
under parole in the custody of his counsel
was continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
AoKI HIGHLY PLEASED.
Gratified Over Appointment to Wash
ington.
Special Dispatch to The Sta

Special Dispatch to The Star.
VICTORIA, B. c., April 1S.-Viscount
Aoki, the first Japanese ambassador to the
United States. reached Vancouver today on
boat the Empress of China. He goes
at once to Washington. He expressed the
keenest qualification at his selection the
representative of Japan in the United States
and said to The Star representative that
he wished for no greater success than to
cement more soundly, if possible, the bonds
of friendship between the two countries
which Commodore Perry had first linked
and President Roosevelt moro firmly
clinched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE.
Senators Seeking Line Of Agreement
on Rate Legislation.

The democratic senators met in confer
ence at Ii o'clock today for the purpose or
exchanging views on the railroad rate bill.
The meeting was called with the distinct
understanding that no binding action
should be attempted. but as much unanim-
ity as possible should be secured
The senators at 1925 o'clock took re-
cess until 100 o'clock without having
reached an understanding on any phase OF
the questions involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
SALE OF A RESIDENCE.
Mrs. Jenness Miller Sells Her Massa-
chusetts Avenue Home.

Moore & Hill Qncorporated) have sold the
handsome new residence poo Massachu-
sets avenue. recently erected by Mrs. Jen-
ness Miller. The house has four stories
and Is Of the English basement plan. While
the price is not stated. II is understood the
sum paid is In the neighborhood OF $50 coo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
HELD BRIEF SESSION.
Senate Adjourned to Accommodate
Democratic Conference.

a bill providing for the appointment OF
an additional United States Judge for the
southern district of New York was passed
by the Senate today.
A bill providing for annual sittings of the
United States district court for the southern
district of Florida at Miami was also
passed.
After the transaction of some further
routine business the Senate adjourned at
1870 pm. in order to permit the democrats
to proceed with their conference. The mo-
ton for adjournment was made by Mr..
Tillman. who expressed the hope that the
conference would result in expediting the
consideration of the rate bill. Mr.. Tillman
also gave notice of a speech by Mr.. La
Toilette on that bill tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
southern Railway Bond Issue.

RICHMOND. Va, April 18-Stockhoiders
OF the Southern railway in special SEES
sion hero today voted an issue OF $780,
100000 nfty-year : per cant bonds ThA
stockholders adopted resolutions approving
the scheme devised by the directors for the
general Improvement Of the different lines
OF the Southern system. This bond Issue Il
part Of the scheme for extending and
strengthening the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
FEARFUL RETRIBUTIoN.
Cossack Who Maltreated Woman is
AssaSSinated.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1s.-Abramofr,
the Cossack officer who treated Maria Spi-
ridonovo, the revolutionist, in an outrag-
eous manner while she was in prison, has
been assassinated at Borissogliebsk He
was shot three times with revolver, April
16, and died yesterday. The crime was
con mitted in the center of the town, but
Abramof's assassns, whose identity Is I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18

Senator Plat today offered an amend
ment TO the railroad rate bill providing
that 1t shall not apply to street surface
railways
Senator Warren suggested an amendment
providing that IN tims Of war precedence
shall be given By the railroads to the trans
portatiou OF troops ana war supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
Aid sent to Japan by Red Cross.

The American National Red Cross cabied
today. through the stats Department, an
additional contribution of $1,000 to the
Japanese Red Cross for the relief Of the
famine sufferers. making grand total OF
eco which has been contributed by the
people OF this country and sent through
the Red Cross to Japan. This amount In
cludes S15A0Q0 collected by the Christian
Herald OF New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
COL. McMICHAEL DEAD.
Former Postmaster Of Philadelphia
and Marshal of District

Colonel Clayton McMichael, former post
master of Philadelphia, and member OF
distinguished family. died suddenly In
Philadelphia yesterday, aged sixty-two
years. Death was due to an abscess on the
jugular vein. Colonel McMichael retired
from the postmastership only month ago.
Clayton McMichael was son of Morton
McMichael, who was mayor of Philadel-
phia more than fifty years ago. He served
through the civil war with distinction, and
was for many years the editor of the Phila-
delphia North American.
Colonel McMichael was marshal Of the
District Of Columbia from 1882 to 1885, hay-
ing been appointed to the position by Presi-
dent Arthur President Cleveland declined
to accept his resignation when first pre-
scented, but Colonel McMichael left the post
in December. 1856. being succeeded by Mr..
Albert A. Wilson.
Colonel McMichael u remembered by sew
aral Of the older officials at the city hall as
a frrn disciplinarian. q man of strong per-
sonality and kindly disposition. While In
Washington he was a member Of the Metro
poiitan and the Alibi clubs. His homo was
ON Connecticut avenue. Colonel McMichael
enjoyed the warm personal friendship OF
President Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April 1S.-One man
was fatally and another seriously shot by
three negroes who waylaid them on Enter
prise street last night. Faro Amato and
Luke Sebella, both Italians, were the VIC
tins. Amato will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
DOWIE'S LATEST MOVE
To File a Bill to Set Aside Zion Trans
fer

CHICAGO. April 1s.-Attorneys for
John Alexander Dowie have announced
that late today they Will file a bill in
chancery seeking to set aside the trans
fer of the Zion City property by Overseer
Volfva to Deacon Alexander Granger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18
TERsELY TOLD KILOGRAMS.

CHICAGO, April 1S-Town elections were
held throughout Illinois yesterday, the
chief issue in most places being license or
no license. In many places the contest was
bitter. The general result seems to tndi-
cate a drawn battle
CHICAGO, April 1S-Prof. Andrew Cum
ningham Mclaughlin of the University OF
Michigan, the noted authority on American
history, has accepted the offer of the Uni
versity Of Chicago to become head OF the
history department, left vacant by the
resignation of Prof Jameson last year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18

ROME, April 1S-Father Louis Martin,
general of the Jesuits. known as the BLACK
Pope" died today. He had been suffering
from a cancer Of the chest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-18

SAN FRANCISCO. April &c. NJ. Wight
of Detroit, Mich. dropped dead last night
in the vestibule Of local theater from
heart disease. He was sixtyseven years of
age
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-09-20
Friday, 18th day of October, 1906

-
at one o'clock, P. NJ. the following described
property, to-wit:
E. ID. Nos. 1, and 2, December Term. 1906
McQuistion, Wilson, and Mcdowell,
Attorneys.
All the right, title. interest and claim of
Peter r. McCool. of, in and to all that certain
piece or lot of land situated in Butler
borough. Butler county, Pa. bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit: On the north by Pearl street,
east by Main street, south by lot of j. II.
Troutman, and west by an alley, having
erected thereon a two story frame dwelling
house, fronting 90 feet on Main street. and
extending back an equal width 202 feet, more
or less. to an alley.
ALSO-Of, in and to all that certain piece
or lot of land situated In Lyndora, Butler
twp, Butler county, Pa, bounded as follows,
lot of J.; Friedman; south by Powder Mill
Run road, and west by -- street. 'front.'
tending back an equal width ITO feet to an
alley ana having thereon erected a one story
brick building.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty OF Peter +. McCool, at the suite of A. T.
Mcdowell, w. A. Maines.
TERMS OB SALE-The following must be
strictly complied with when property is
stricken down.
l. When the plaintiff or other lien creditor
becomes the purchaser, the costs on the writ
must be paid, and a list of the liens, includ-
together with such lien creditors receipt
for the amount OF the proceeds of the sale Oh
such portion thereof as he may claim, must
be furnished the Sheriff.
2. All bids must be paid in full,
3. All sales not settled Immediately will be
continued until one o'clock, p. M, Of the
next gay at which time all property not
first sold.
see Purdons Digest, 9th edition, page 44s
an Smiths Forms, page 3S4.
ALEX. MCCUNE CAMPBELL, sheriff
sherirs Office Butler. Pa. Sept. II, 1906.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-09-20
Cuba.

President Roosevelt has virtually ap-
pointed himself arbitrator In the CUBAN
;nsurrection Last Friday there was
GIVEN out at oyster Bay, where a
council of war was held. letter from
the president to the Cuban Minister at
washington. in whieh Mr.. Roosevelt
said that unless anarchy and ciVli striie
ceases in the island RepuBec, TINS uoV
eminent must intervene under the pro
visions of the Platt amendment.
In addition Secretary of war Tan
and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon
started Sunday for Cuba to carry ou'
the Presidents wishes, going via florioa
Meanwhile force of eight American
varsbips is drawing a line about the
island all carrying a good complement
of marines, rapid-fire and machine gum
and ammunition. A force OF 2'oo'
marines is being concentrated to be sen
to the island in the naval vessels wnicf
are sailing from United States ports
The Cuban Congress authorized Presi
dent Palma to put the republic on wa
footing. which means the increase o.
the rural guards to 10000 men and tne
artillery to 1000.