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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
FIRE ESCAPE LAW.
Effort to Have Certain Structures Elk
empted.


A concerted movement has been started
by the owners and agents OF fireproof build
ings in this city and vicinity to bring about
a change in the fre-escape law recently en-
acted II is said TO be the purpose Of the
movers to have fireproof structures ex-
empted from I e provisions OF the Law.
Referring to the matter today, Mr.. Edgar
S. Kennedy said to Star reporter:
Some action will soon be taken by those
interested to have the matter complained OF
amended or ameiiorated. An informal but
enthusiastic meeting of those Interested
was recently held. but opposition TO the
law itself was developed. except so far as
IL applies to flreproof buildings. They be-
lleve it to be good law as applied TO nom
freproof structures
I'VE have consulted the building regula-
tions of other cities and we failed TO find a
single case where fire pes are required
for fireproof buildings. We regard II an
unnecessary and unwlse law as at present
constituted and II will result I'm marrinB
the beauty of our city II carried 10 its logi-
cal conclusion. 1t will make Washington
the laughing stock of the entire country"
Mr.. Kennedy added that the Board or
Trade and the Business Mems Association
another fire escape bill. or else recommend
an amendment to the existing law exempt
Ing fireproof buildings from Its exactions.
Another business man who IS interested In
the repeal of the Clause referred to said
only an athlete could make his escape from
a burning building on some OF the present
alleged fire escapes. and that elderly and In
firm persons might tumble down to death IN
the excitement OF a confiagration in their
efforts to get away from the fire hend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
TROUBLE Is EXPECTED
powTE WILL HAVE voLIvA AR
RESTED on ARRIVAL.

CHICAGO. April "A report was re-
ceived In Zion City today to the effect that
John Alexander Dowie. upon his arrival In
Zion City. viii cause the immediate arrest
of General Overseer volfva and the MEM
bers of hts council on charge OF con-
spiracy.
The rumor caused great excitement IN
Zien City. and the announcement was made
that IL Dowie took such action his own
arrest would follow Immediately, and upon
a charge more serious than has yet been
made public.
Deacon's Statement.
Deacon Harrison. speaking for Overseer
Foliva, said:
IF Dowie carries out such a program
we are prepared to meet him IN the same
way. He will at once be served with war
rants upon charges more serious than have
so far been made public"
Preparations have been made to counter
act any move that may be made by Dowfe
In the direction of causing arrests. Bonds
have been prepared by the officers of Zion
Church so that 1t will not be necessary for
them to leave Zion City.
Deacon white left Zion City today with
the $500 which he was asked by Dowie to
forward. He declined to say whether he
would take 1t TO St. Louis or give II to
Dowie upon his arrival here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
THE HUNGARIAN SITUATION.
Royal DEGREES Issued Covering Changes
by New Order.

BUDAPESTH. Hungary, April "a num-
Der of royal DEGREES were gazetted today
covering the changes resulting from the
agreement between Austria and Hungary
on the parliamentary questions. The names
of the members of the new cabinet are
officially announced, Premier DIR. Wekerle
taking the portfolios of finance and de-
Tense and Croatia pro tenn.
One decree dismisses all the royal COM
missioners appointed during the crisis and
another convokes the Hungarian diet for
May 10 and orders the holding of elections
between April 20 and May s. The emperor
king sent an autograph letter to the retir-
ing premier. Baron .Fejervary, thanking
him for his services, and conferred various
honors on the outgoing ministers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
AGAINST THE sH1PPIMa BILL.
Mr.. Gompers Says Recent Testimony
Misrepresented Labor Sentiment.

Samuel Gompers. president of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor. appeared today
before the House committee on merchant
marine and fisheries in opposition to the
ship subsidy bill. Mr.. Gompers repudi-
ated the testimony recently given. which
purported to put his organization in favor
of the bill. Some of these witnesses. he
said did not represent labor organizations
of any kind Mr.. Gompers would not con-
cede that ships could not be built as cheap
~ and as well In this country as In any
other His principal opposition to the Dill
was that it required American labor to be
conscripted into the navy in order to get
empioyment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
MUSIC AT GoLDENBERG's.
Popular Song Writer Giving Free
Concerts Daily.

It is announced that Mr.. Harry Arm
strong, song writer. will sing and play his
own selections this week at Goldenoerg's,
giving two concerts daily-at 1870 O'Clock
I'm and $50 o'clock p.m.-free to the pub
lie.
Mr. Armstrong, 1t is said, has scored
success as a writer of songs. Among the
best known of his compositions are Sweet
Adeline'' and Cant You See I'm Lonely"
His latest song. What's the Use of Loving
If You Can't Love All the Timer" II is
claimed, will be the hit of the season at
seaside and local resorts. In addition to his
vocal ability Mr.. Armstrong Is an accom-
plished pianist. At both concerts today the
attendance in Goldenberg's music depart
ment was gratifyingly large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
LAURELs FOR REVENUE OFFICER
Arrested Seventeen Moonshiners in
the Mountains.

Special Dispatch to The Star
WHEELING, w. Va. April e.-Deputy
United States Marshal Dan Cunningham
has achieved new laurels The veteran
officer, survivor OF the Hatheld-McCoy
feud. has arrested seventeen moonshiners
In the mountains Of Raleigh, Mercer and
Summers counties. and did It without re-
ceiving a scratch, he or his posse.
Among the seventeen now languishing In
Jail as the result OF several raids in one
week are the three Wilson brothers. Web
ster Lily. Carl Cochran Dan Hatcher, Kyle
Hatcher, Lon Wilson. Charles Bond,
Charles Smith. Albert Lawson, Jake Mann,
z. NJ. Kennedy. J. c. Pitman, Herbert
Snuffer and George Basham
For reasons best known to Cunningham
none of the moonshiners was placed in jail
In their own counties. they having too many
friends. SO they were brought to Hunting
ton and incarcerated. as picturesque a
group as ever awaited arraignment before
a stern federal Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
INTERESTING THE DIPLOMATS.
President Tucker Calls in Interest or
Jamestown Exposition.

President Tucker of the Jamestown Elk
position Company and Lieut. Gov Ellyson
of Virginia and c. Brooks Thurston. mem
Der of the board of governors of the expo
sition company. called on the British and
Mexican ambassadors and the Cuban minis
ter this morning to urge them to recon-
mend that their home governments erect
buildings to house their exhibits at the ex-
position.
Each Of the diplomats promised to make
such a recommendation. The Mexican am
bassador appeared especially interested. and
almost promised his callers that Mexico
would take the action requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
DoWIE AT TExARCANA.
Says He Grows Stronger as He Nears
Zion

TEXARKANA. Tex. April CDR. Dowfe
and party arrived here this morning from
San Antonio after an uneventful trip. 10
a representative of the Associated Press
DIR. Dowie stated that every mile nearer to
Zion his health improved and his spirits
arose. This thing Is a tonic to me-, said
me- and will be the means of completely ie-
storing my health. feel at last that am
to be heard and that vindieation is wait
ing me-
The train upon which the party Is travel
ing Is four hours late, and will probably ar
rive in st. Louis at midnight. II Chicago
connections cannot be made, the party VIII
lay over until Tuesday morning and Will
be met by party of local Zionites. who
have telegraphed ahead pledges of loyalty.
DR.. Dowie says he will arrive In Zion Tues
day evening at the latest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Saved Their Lives by Jumping.

tasTHE'l
HAGERSToWN, Md, April 9.-Through
traffic on the Western Maryland railroad
was blocked for six hours Saturday as the
result OF two freight trains side swipfng
near Williamsport. One of the engines
was damaged to the extent of about $1,000
and the other engine was also damaged, but
To less extent. The engiremen and Are
men saved their lives by jumping. Several
bad freight wrecks have occurred at the
same point during the past couple months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
ONLY REGULARS PRESENT.
Track at bsnning Was sloppy and At
tendance Decreased.


BENNfNG. d. c.. April s.-Although the
washington Jockey Club offered one OF the
best cards Of the meeting for this after
noon. the first day OF the closing week. the
weather played havoc with all the arrange
ments. many Of the strongest horses
were scratched out Of the different events
The track was sloppy and the betttors
devoted the greater part of the time to set
ting on the thoroughbreds with liking
for the mud. The attendance was made
up OF the regulars. and everybody appeared
content to huddle under the grand stand
and In the betting ring.
Two bookmakers have dropped from line.
leaving seventy-ons TO take care OF the
bettors.
Following are the scratches In the first
race: Worthwhile. Edfct and Water Dog.
Tomorrow's Entries.
First race. three-year-olds and up. six and
one-hsIf furlongs. Columbia course-Sais.
115. Loricate. IFS: Blue Coat. 1l3: waddeli
II. 1906 Belsnicker. 10I: Warning, "a: The
Clown, 81: Hocus Pocus. 50.
Second race. fllies and geidings. two-year-
olds. half mile. old course-'Lady Vincent.
104: @Fond du Lac, 104: LOrphellne, 1o4;
Cora Price, 104; woodline. 1O4; Wabash
Queen, 1o4: Merry Lassie 1O4: Eminoia,
I04; Alegra, 104: Workmaid 104: Windfail.
104; Mode. 1oi; Belle of Oakley. l04;
August Belmont entry.
Third race, colts. maiden two-year-olds.
four and one-haff furlongs. old course
Mount O'Donnell. 107; The Wrestler, 107:
Blondy. 107: Tudor. 107: Jarvis Lane 1O7;
TNleing, 1o7; Black Knight. 1OT; Lord Pike,
107; Encore, 107.
Fourth race. the Southern Pink-coat Han
dicap steeplechase, about two and a half
miles over full course-Gamecock 1858; Red.
White and Blue. 149; Ny Grace. IA; Iron
Heart, 142; ''Harry Patton, 135; ''Olereso.
lbs.
ssC. II. Smiths entry.
Fifth race, the Amateur cup. high weight.
selling, three-year-olds and up. six furlongs.
Columbia course-Thomond. 1853; J. A. War
ner. 152; Trapezist. 152; Fire Escape. 152:
Castor. 100; Palora, 13e, Sir Brinkley, 1875;
Vanguard 1876; Papfika, 133.
Sixth race, selling. three-year-olds and up.
enc mile and one hundred yards old course
-Proceedse1 lie; Setauket, ITO; Phoebus, LOS;
Zany. 1885, The Yelled Lady, 10li Grand
Duchess I01; Watercoarse. 81. fBelsnicker,
100; sHenry WaFing.. IS. .,-e ,.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Tuesdays Selections.
With certainty of another muddy track
Tuesday events will rest between mud
larks from first to last. In the first race
it looks like The Clown, Belsnicker and
Hocus Pocus.
The second race may lie between the Bel
mon entry. Fond Du Lac and Lady Vincent
Merrie Lassie and Woodline.
In the third race Black knight, Tileing
and Brondy are preferred.
Gamecock should win the steeplechase,
with Oleroso and Iron Heart next best
Castor Vanguard and Sir Brini1ley are
best liked in the fifth race.
In the sixth Bellsnicker should win If he
starts, with, Grand Duchess and Water
Course next preferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Judges Named by the President.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
United States district judge of Colorado
Robert e. Lewis.
Marshal northern district of Indian Ter
ritory-William Fl. Darrough
District judge. division No. .. district of
Alaska-Alfred s. Moore. Pennsylvania
Receiver of public moneys at Alliance,
Neb.-Harvey J. Ellis.
Postmasters:
Connecticut-W p. Leete, North Haven
G. W. Buteau. Baltic.
Maryland--G. M. Evans Elkton
Massachusetts-A. Bliss. Andover
New York-H. Riley. Cornwall; L. C.
OConnor. Genesee: +. A. Wright Glen
Cove: E. S. Clock. Isiip: w. c. Dolson.
Kingston: s. D. MulholIand Port Henry.
Pennsylvania-B. A. Weaver, Montours-
Wills A. 8. Bours, Bath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
WAINWRIGHT IN JAIL.
Noted Robber Landed at Minneapolis,
Mimi.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, April "a. w.
Bartlett, alias Thomas j. Wainwright, who
robbed a supposedly burglar proof safe in.
the residence of DR.. N. r. Finault, as well
as the doctors safety deposit box In the
vault OF a trust company here, arrived in
Minneapolis from New York today In the
custody of two Minneapolis detectives
He was Immediately taken to the central
station. Although his right hand was
handcuffed to the left hand of Detective
Lawrence the two attracted very little at
tention as they walked up Sd avenue to the
city hall.
The prisoner was placed in Jail under the
name of Thomas J. Wainwright and was
charged with grand larceny in the first de-
gree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
GOV. PATTIsoN's CONDITION.
Passed Comfortable Night-Police
Patrol Hospital Grounds.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 9.-Owing to
noise from visitors to the hospital, where
Gov. Pattfson is Ill, 1t was decided today
to shut out all callers there except per-
sons having urgent business A detail or
police Is in charge of the hospital grounds.
This fact gave rise to reports of probable
operation on the governor today, but the
reports were denied.
The condition of the governor Is I'M
changed according to a bulletin issued at
noon today he passed comfortable
night. HIS pulse is ninety, temperature
normal respiration eighteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Action of Local Bills DELAYED.

In the Senate this afternoon Mfr. Gal
linger, chairman or the committee on the
District of Columbia. asked to have House
bin 4491, for the abatement of nuisances
passed. The bill was passed, whereupon
Senator Pettus asked to have the vote re-
considered, as he wished to have something
to say about it. This objection will carry
the bill over to another day
Senator Pettus also objected TO Senate bill
AZ. creating board for the condemnation
of Rnsanitary. buildings. and that bill also
went over until Mr.. Pettus has an oppor-
tunity TO state his views on these two meas
nras.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
ARRIVAL OF GEN. BELL.
VIII Succeed Gen. Bates as Chief Of
Star Next Saturday.

Brig. Gen. ]. Franklin Bell, lately In
charge of the staff college at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan. and just named to be cher
of staff to succeed Lieut., Gen. Bates, ar
rived in Washington at IL o'clock today.
accompanied by Mrs. Bell. and found ac-
commodation temporarily at Stoneieigh
Court. Gen. Bell viii be given desk room
in the Office of Lieut.. Gen. Bates and will
spend the time from now until April IL,
when Lieut.. Gen. Bates retires In his favor,
acaua.nting himself with the duties OF the
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
PEACE AGAIN PREVAILS.
Prompt Crushing of the Revolt in
Santo Domingo.

Secretary Bonaparte was advised today
by Commander Switzerland of the cruiser
Yankee at Monte Christi, that the revolu-
tionary outbreak at SANTANA, Santo Do
mingo, has been settled and that peace
prevails throughout the republic.
The telegram from Commander Souther-
land explains the situation as follows:
Satisfactory settlement has been
reached at SANTANA bay, Santo Domingo,
by the efforts of Horacho Vasques
Trouble over. Forces Withdrawn. All is
quiet elsewhere. Paducah here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
On Three Charges of Assault.

Anthony Zolier pleaded not guilty and
demanded a jury trial in the Police Court
this morning to three charges OF assault.
The case was set for trial on Thursday.
He was arrested by Sergt. Sprinkle and Pre-
cinct Detective Forteney of the second pre-
cinct. 1t is alleged that the prisoner made
indecent assaults on several SCHOOLGIRLS In
the northwest section of the city, and his
acts terrorized all the girls of the school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
ordered bv the commissioners

Orders issued by the Commissioners to-
day included the following:
That go feet, more or less, of eight-ineh
water main be laid In Gales street, between,
10Th and Goth streets, and 3O5 feet more
or less, OF eight-inch water main in goth
street, north from GafS< street. northeast.
That 236 feet. more or less, of eight-inch
water main De aaia N the ext Lde OF Della
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Appointed Assistant Surgeons.

1t is announced at the Navy Department
that the following named young men have
been appointed assistant surgeons In the
navy: w. f. Schaiier j. b. Kaufman, A.
II. Robnett, NJ II. Arnes. c. K. Winn and
w. S. Kuder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
In Interest of the Public.

The Commissioners believe that the
power which they have exercised up to the
present time has been in the interest OF the
public and that in view OF the large ap-
preparations asked for the repair OF streets
and other purposes, every economy con-
sistent with good administration and proper
public convenience should be exercised. In
no case has IT been contended where road
ways have been narrowed that public in
convenience has been caused: where they
have been widened public convenience has
gained.
The Commissioners, however. ask only
some Legislation which will permit them to
carry out the acts of Congress authorizing
the paving Of certain streets. resurfacing OF
others. laying of curbs, etc, without the
possibility of the work being stopped at any
time, even after contract is let by injunc
ton. This legislation was not suggested at
the hearings before the subcommittee. as IL
Is only within a few days that the rehear-
ing before the court asked for WAS refused.
An appeal has been applied for, but it Is
not certain 1t will be granted, and even II
So the result is questionable and In the
meantime work is hampered If not actually
prevented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
washingtonians OF for Europe.

VI'sNI't t1FsPaFcu 10 Ite ctsrs
BOSTON. April 9.-Among the saloon pas
sengers who sailed for the Mediterranean
Saturday on the White Star liner were Mrs
w. A. Mann and Mrs. ]. s. Sarsse both of
Washington, ID. G. They will touch at the
Azores, Gibraltar, Naples and Genoa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Chairman shonts on the 1sthmus.

Dispatches received by the Panama canal
commission today from Chairman Shonts,
al Colon. indicate that Mr.. Shonts. Civil
Service COMMISSIONER Cooley and other
members of the party which accompanied
them reached the isthmus safely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Five Years in Penitentiary.

Robert King. colored. indicted for assault
with a dangerous weapon. was convicted
this afternoon by a jury in Criminal Court
No l. Justice Gould sentenced the defend
ant to penitentiary imprisonment for FIVE
years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09

The Mayhowers Sails for This City.
The Presidents yacht Mayffower, on
which Mrs. Roosevelt and family made a
cruise to Cuba. left Savannah Saturday for
this city. ---~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
District Administration Criticised.

Representative Hepburn of Iowa took up
the cudgels against the provision to compel
the United States government TO pay one
half of excess expenses. Mr. Hepburn in
sisted that the government of this CITY for
the purpose for which 1t was devised is the
best that he could think of. But he said he
did not admire the administration of the
city. He did not believe that two news
best administrative officers that could be
had He admired the oratoTical ability that
these men had displayed In various parts
OF the country. but he wished they would
exercise little more administrative ability
In Washington and little less oratoricaI
ability elsewhere
He said that conditions here were dis
graceful and unworthy of the national cap
ital. Moreover, they were not at all in
keeping with the large sums appropriated
by Congress for the upkeep of the District
from time to time.
Wherever a street was extended Repre-
sentative Hepburn said. the people of the.
country as a whole were not benefited A
few people in Washington got the benefit.
He thought these few people should pay
the bill
Mr.. Hepburn thought that all the cIamor
about the right of the people TO local self
government and the imposition on the
taxpayers was unwarranted and had no
foundation in fact. He oil not like the
provision in the bill for the United States
to pay part OF the excess cost for street
extensions. He thought IL induced vari-
QUE added expenses that the people of the
city would not stand for If they had TO
pay the whole bill themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
Mr.. Payne Objects.

Representative Payne OF New York. the
republican floor leader wanted to know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-09
HOUSE DISTRICT DAY.
Local Legislation Occupies At
tention of Members.
SEVERAL BILLS PASSED
Run Against Snag in the Olcott
Amendment to Code.
THE HALF-AND-HALF PRINCIPLE
Advanced in Assessing Excess of
Benefits in Condemnation Of Land
for Opening Streets.
THE HALF-AND-HALF PRINCIPLE

The House of Representatives.. meeting
as the board OF aldermen OF the District of
Columbia. tackled a line OF seventeen bills
affecting the District at today's session.
Things went merrily for a while, but snag
was struck when the Olcott measure pre-
scriSing a uniform procedure in case of
etreet opening and extensions was reached
and the discussion Of this bill was still
going on when The Stars report closed.
Several bills were passed prior to this,
however.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-16

of living in palaZZina" OF modest
dimensions and simple decorations,
and it wul here that the king once re-
C"ivcd the Premier XanHrdeli The
interview was in the queens drawing
room, and the statesman, struck by its
plainnCSS, exclaimed, "IIow simple ev-
crYthing is, your majesty no show, no
luxury"
Yes. replied the king, but what
mcntSr'
Since the eruption of NcSuviuS drove
thousands of people from their homes
Queen Helena has been ut the kings
side aiding and suggesting in the task
of atfording relief. The dispatches
have told how the people have kissed
tn" Kings hand and the queens gown.
rNclaii"ing. "God sent you to u.s. The
more SUpcrStitiouS of the peasants have
unboun Eel faith in the kings powers,
and the story is told of woman who
cried. "If thou art our king order the
volcano to stop"
NinE Victor Emmanuel III. was
'''' 81 AZ l"''' I''l lllt
ll"l"Ia of Montenegro in 1896 They
Lave three children. the heir apparent,
lIumhrrt, prince of Piedmont. born in
lD04, and two daughters, Yolanda and
Matalda. TN" king and queen are de-
voted to motoring and have had many
adventures on such trips. He is but
five feet three inches in height and the
queen is tall one day passing through
Il small village Il breakdown occurred
and Il crowd was attracted to the spot
In the crowd were two English motor
lists. Secure. as they thought. in speak
in@ in Il strange tongue. they carried
on the following conversation:
'Pretty motor car" YES. and the
lady is pretty too" More than can
be said of the man. Did you ever see
such Il little man in such Il big carr"
Il am ont of brandy wonder if
Ii" can supply me. Shall | ask? Per
hapS he speaks French"
Il shall be most happy to obige you"
said tile king in perfect English Then
he added:
"CGn be of any further use to you?
My Kingdom is at your disposal, and
ii is NOT SO small as its monarch"
'TAr deuce exclaimed one, while
the other merely gasped. The king"