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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
GREENE-GAYNoR TRIAL.
Highly Important Testimony Taken at
Savannah Today.

SAVANNAH Ca. March SC A. Par
sons of New York, the stenographer who
took the testimony in the Greene and Gay
nor hearing before Commissioner Shields,
Was witness today in their trial He
testified TO the correctness of the evidence
of w. II. Henable. r. F.. Westcott, Thomas
j. Agnew and Charles NJ. yandeventer all
since deceased; also that he had then
taken their dispositions. The attending ex-
hibits, as admitted by Commissioner
Shields. were then rendered in evidence.
Objection was offered by Colonel Meldrim
for the defense, and long argument en-
sued. Counsel contended that the evidence
generally was inadmissfble and that there
were many special objections of a legal
nature Most OF the testimony, he. said,
related to matters transporting subsequent
to the alleged conspiracy.
when do you claim that the conspiracy
ended?, asked Mr.. Erwin
I'VE do not, OF course, admit that there
was any conspiracy" replied Colonel Mel
drim.
This testimony has been regarded by the
government as highly important to the
prosecution. and nearly all counsel en-
gagged for both sides participated in the
arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
NINE. NoRMANN'S RECITAL.
Famous Artistic Re-Engaged for This
Week by Goldenberg's.

Nine. Normann. who has been appearing
daily at Goldenberg's for the past week. has
been re-engaged and will hold song re-
citals at the store every day from 1880 to
II 30 am and from 80 to 80 pm. Nine.
Normann has delighted great throngs of
visitors at the Goldenberg store with her
Interpretation OF difficult compositions on
the piano. and her singing today pleased
equally as wall. Nine Norman Is an
artistic who displays the ability to read any
kind of music no matter how difficult. at
sight. She was formerly a member of the
grand opera at Cologne. Germany, and there
received thorough training in all the
branches of music.
Nine. Normann sings equally as well In
Italian. French. Russian and German as in
English. Two concerts viii be given tomor-
row-one at 1890 am. and another at 2:30
pm. The following program will be rem
dered: Schubert's "Widmung.' Roduey's
Calvary, Rodney Kings Gates of Para
disc" Don Ramseys Song Birds Are Sing
ing of You. Witmark's Good Night Be
loved, Good Night" and Schumanh's Die
Lotosbiame.' -H...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
MUST ROGERS ANSWER
Decision Of the Question Postponed
Until March %.

NEW YORK, March 5-Decision on the
question whether H. H. Rogers shall DO
compelled to answer the questions asked OF
he has refused to answer, was postponed
today until March NJ Justice Gldersleeve.
who heard the argument directed the adj
journment to await final decision in the
Missouri courts relative TO a similar case.
During the argument for adjournment w.
V. Rowe, of counsel for Iir. Rogers. said:
Il wish to tell the court, as the MOUTH
piece of Mr.. Rogers, that IL the final decis-
ion of the Missouri court is against Mr.
Rogers he will answer the questions as to
the stock transfer, without any order OF the
court.
Henry WoIlman. who represented the
state of Missouri for Attorney General Had
e. objected TO the adjournment. saying
that II was another effort Of the STANDARD
Oh Company TO delay the case.
IF Mr.ARowe will state -as q matter OF
record for this court said Mr.. Woilmsn.
that Mr. Rogers will. answer on the Isl
oe March | am satisfied but We do 5not
want to agree to having this hearing ae-
iourned so as to give them TINE to appeal
To the United States Supreme Court
March % is the date set for the resund,-
tson afl.tha.. Sta ndard Oil hearing Defofe
Co mmissioner Sanborn. 9o,s tsr
Mr. Rowe-then repeated bis preSIoNs
statements on Mr.. Rogers behalf.
Mr. Gildersleeye adjourned the hearing
be fore fhim until March %. saying that IN
the mea ntime the final decision of the Ms
souri, court would have been handed down
and IL this decision should come before he
o3d and be. against Mr. Rogers the latter
would answer without any order OF the sd
preme court of this state. ~ d,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
THE MERIDIAN DISASTER.
Gangs of Convicts at Work Clearing
Up Debris,

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. March 5.-A spe-
cial from Meridian. Miss, says that gangs
of convicts, both from the state farm at
Rankin and from the city prisons, aided by
thousands of citizens. continued the work
Of clearing away the debris of the tornado
without interruption. All last night cor
don of soldiers was drawn around the
places where the work was going on to pre-
vent the crowds from interfering with the
progress of operations.
The main efforts of majority of the
workers were confined to the ruins of the
Meyer-Neville Hardware Company's store.
where several dead bodies have been taken
out in the last two days. j. w. Proweli,
who had been employed as a rural mail
carrier, is believed to have persisted and
Ben Peterson, cook of Elmire's restaurant.
is among the missing.
Offers of assistance and drafts for finan-
cial aid have been reaching the relief COM
mfttee SO rapidly that refusal was hardly
possible. 1t Is again announced that money
Is not needed for relief purposes the peo-
pie of Meridian being amply able to take
care of themselves
The relief committee has still further CEN
traltzed Its work by closer organization and
redistricting the stricken portions of the
city under special subcommittee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
COUNCIL TO MEET.
Executive Body Of Federation Of Labor
to Assemble Here.

meeting of thu executive council of the
American Federation of Labor has been
called to meet at headquarters. 40 @ street
northwest, March 10 In addition to the
old members two new ones win be present
for the first time at a council meeting.
They are the seventh vice president. W. d.
Huber, who is also president OF the Brother
hood of Carpenters, and halls from Indian
apolfs, and the eighth vice president. Jo-
seph +. Valentine, who IL also president OF
the Iron Molders' International Associa-
ton, his home being In Cincinnati.
The matters to be considered could not be
learned. but the fact that President John
Mitchell of the mine workers. who IS a
member of the council and will be present.
lends color to the belief that the coal situa-
ton VIII he considered.
President Samuel Gompers of the fedora
ton has gone to Philadelphia and New
York official business, but will return in
time for the council meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Defense Rests.
THE PACKERS HEARING
Call for List of 200 Names-Cross-
Examinations.

CHICAGO, March "a call was made at
the opening of the packers case today upon
District Attorney Morrison for the list of
20 witnesses turned over to the Depart
ment or Justice by Commissioner Garfield.
District Attorney Morrison declared that
he had been unable to find the list. The
attorney for the packers protested that
there had been plenty of time and unless
the names are soon produced the purpose
OF their use will be defeated. The district
attorney declared that he would continue
the search with all possible diligence.
Attorney George W. Brown took up the
cross-examination of Special Agent Durand
for Nelson Morris & Co. and asked few
questions. When he had finished Attorney
Miller commenced to examine the witness
for Armour & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued by Inspector
Ashfort today follows; efsa
To Susanna A Atkinson. for, two-story
brick dwelling at Ga 9th street northeast:
architect. Frederick g. Atkinson; estimated
cost, 5000 =
To Kennedy & Davis, builders. for SIX
three-story brick dwellings. at $40, 316 and
81 18th street: architects, Sherman a.,
Sonnemap; estimated cost, $4,000 y
To Kari Otto. for two-story brick store
and dwelling, at 1913 T. street southeast:
architect, Joseph Zohn, jr.; builders, An
gust Getz & Son; estimated cost, s3, 500.
To Harry ]. Conner, for three-story brick
dwelling at s29 Delaware avenue south
west; architect and builder, James J.
Moehls, estimated cost, So, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Charge Against officer Dismissed.

The charge of carrying concealed weap-
ons which was placed against Edward w,
Shields. colored special officer, as stated in
The Star previously. was dismissed by
Judge Mullowuy in the Police Court this
morning. The gun and blackjack were
found on Shields when he was rendered
unconscious by fall from street car at
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th
street northwest, and warrant for his
arrest followed. The evidence showed that
he was just returning from his work at
the union station, where he is a special
officer, and he was therefore carrying home
his equipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Rate Bill Discussed.

Senator Clapps one of the men who as
sisted in framing the Hepburn rate bill,
was at the White House today and dis
cussed the situation with the President.
1t was expected that Senator DoIIiver
would participate in the conference, but
he was detained at home by Illness. Sen
ator Clapp would not discuss his inter-
view with the President, but said that SO
far as he was concerned no proposition
had yet been submitted that he thought
Should 1t develop In debate that some
amendments were necessary and would
strengthen the bill he would be willing to
have them incorporated. but so far none
had been offered that he thought was
necessary.
There has been discussion of various
amendments during the day, but as yet
there Is nothing definite In view which
would indicate what will be done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
LOSS OF SCHOONER REPORTED.
Four of the Crew Drowned in Machias
Bay

MACHIASPORT. Me, March 1.-The loss
of the schooner MiIlie of Parrsboro. y. s.,
and four of her men. in Machias bay. be-
came known here today. when Capt. Gibson
Of the vessel arrived with his first and sec,
ond mates and the cook. OF those lost
three refused TO leave the vessel. being
frightened at the tremendous seas. The
fourth man was thrown overheard and
drowned. The schooner was wrecked on
Cross Island ledge late last night. She went
to pieces soon after striking.
Capt Gibson and the men who escaped
In one of the schooner's boats had a terrific
battle with the seas. After some hours
they succeeded in reaching another schoon-
er which lay at anchor in the bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
HANDED IN RESIGNATION
Third Deputy Police COMMISSIONS
Quits at New York.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Thlrd Deputy
Ponce Commissioner James F.. Mack TODAY
handed in his resignation. which was ac-
cepted by Commissioner Bingham. Mr..
MACK issued statement, in which he said
II came to the police department with
respect for my fellow man.. / leave 1t
while that respect is still untarnished." :
Mr.. Mack said that his resignation was
caused primarily by disagreement be-
tween himself and the police commissioner
as to the amount of fine which should be
inflicted on a policeman deIinuuent. in
duty The deputy commissioner wished
to make the penalty much less severe
than did his superior. He said there were
other differences of opinion. but refused to
state their nature. Mack is an attorney,
practicing in this city, and was appointed
recently when General Bingham became
police commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
WILL MOVE TO NORFOLK.
Reported Change of aboard Air Line
Quarters.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NORFOLK, Va. March 5.-That the gen.
eral offices of the Seaboard Air Line, which
We're burned in Portsmouth, Va. yesterday,
are to be moved to Norfolk was establish
ed today when President James NJ. Barr of
the Seaboard engaged all available space IN
the National Bank of Commences new
twelve-story building here.
The Seaboard officials have for the time
being secured temporary quarters in Ports
mouth stores and buildings and are work.
ing hard to straighten what records We're
saved from fire and water. Seaboard Off
Gals announce that the fire loss Will not
exceed sec There Is no statement con-
corning rebuilding. but the second story of
the burned building will be rooted over
for temporary quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
AIMED AT BooKMAKING.
Law Proposed to Stop Public Betting
at the Benning Track.

Sc Hator Dillingham; today introduced "A
bill. To amend the District code relative to
betting. gambling and so forth in the Dis
trict. Section 800 of the code. as ii now
stands. prohibits race-track gambling only
in Washington and Georgetown and with
In said District within one mile of the
boundaries of these cities AS the law
stands such gambling can take place out
side the mile limit. and the Bennng race
track is more than one mile from the
boundary of the city. This bill is provided
To apply the law 10 the entire District of
Columbia so that if il is enacted there
can he no bookmaking at Benuing during
the spring and fall racing meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
To Appear in Uniform.

The spanish War Veterans OF the Dis
trict have been ordered to appear In the
regulation uniform of blue and gray at
the opening OF their bazaar tonight at the
clubhouse. 40 9th street northwest. A
panoramic feature this evening will be
the raising Of the Cuban colors when
Senior Quesada. minister from Cuba is
presented to the assemblage to make the
opening address The members of the c.
A. r.. the Sons Of Veterans and their aux
iliaries OF ladies will be received tomor-
row night hy the younger veterans OF the
war with SDTin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
ALLEGED DRUG TRUST.
Representative Gillespie's Resolution of
Considerable Local Interest.

Representative Gillespie of Texas. who
has achieved fame recently as an octopus
chaser. is thinking of introducing resolu-
ton directing the Department of Commerce
and Labor to investigate an alleged COM
bination In the restraint OF trade among the
druggists of Washington. Representations
have been made to Mr.. Gillespie that one
druggist In this city, who has refused to
sell patent medicines at the prices fixed by
a general agreement of druggists. has been
practically put out of business by the OPP
erations of the alleged combination. Mr..
Gillespie may introduce his resolution late
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Annapolis Academy Board.

srecisi Dispatch 10 The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, March 5.-The aca-
demlc board met at the Naval Academy
this morning for the consideration of sew
eral important matters. The delay OF the
Navy Department In acting upon the rec
concentrations as 10 the midshipmen who
were deficient has given an opportunity 10
the parents of many OF the midshfpmen
10 write to the academy authorities ask
Ing that their recommendations be changed
In certain cases. These were before the
board this morning. but the request was
In no case granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
IN PERIL FOR 70 HOURS
THRILLING RESCUE OF SAILORS
OFF VIRGINIA CAPEs.

PHILADEL PHIA. March Capt. Cam
age and the crew OF eight men of the
schooner John S. Deering. which sailed
from Wilmington. y. G.. for New York
and which was abandoned in a sinking
condition on March 1, arrived here today on
the schooner Alicia b. Crosby, from Bridge
port The latter took the men from the
sinking schooner off Cape Charles. The
Deering which WAS caught in the recent
heavy storm was wateTlogged and had the
headmast and nizzennlast carried away.
Capt Carnage and his crew made gallant
fight to keep the vessel sloat, but they
were almost exhausted when the schooner
Crosby hove in sight and the men were
taken off.
Hope Almost Abandoned.
For seventy hours the crew of the john
s Deerng were at the mercy of the gale
and had almost given up hope when the
Alicia b. CROSBY came to their rescue. Capt
Carnage said the gale was encountered on
the morning of February 81. The heavy
seas. he stated. washed over the decks and
swept away the small boats, On the fol-
lowing day the schooner began leaking ana
despite the efforts Of the crew at the pumps
the vessel filled with water and careenea.
CAPTAIN and crew took refuge on top OF
The afteThouse and on the spanker- Doom.
but they We're in momentary danger OF
being washed overheard and sought safety
In the coach.
This was AKA compartment. Seven OF
the sailors lay at full length and the eighth
was compelled~to stand owing to the mar
row limits of the house. The men LOON
turns standing and in each case the man
who stood was held by the legs by his pros
trate companions to prevent him from pc
ing washed overheard
In Desperate Straits.
For the greater portion of three days tue
men remained in this position. The schooner
was submerged up to the coach house. Inc
crew was without food or water and theit
clothing was frozen to their bodies
On Thursday. March l, the schooner
Alicia b. Crosby sighted the distressed YES
sell small boat was launched and a line
was thrown to the schooner. One by one
the crew of the Deering fastened the emu
of the line about them and leaped into the
sea They were pulled into the small poat
and were taken aboard the rescu1ns
schooner in the same manner.
The rescue was accomplished ABOUT wv
miles southeast of the Virginia Capes. the
schooner having been driven far out of its
course by the gale
Edward ]. Christensen, the second mate
was severely injured about the bead during
the rescue.
Capt Carnage went to New YORK toad9
TO report to the companys agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
THE CLAICHE MURDER TRIAL.
Adjournment Taken Until Afternoon
Change of Plea.

NEW YORK, March when the trial
OF Berthe Claiche for the murder OF Emil
Gerdron was resumed in the supreme court
today an adjournment was taken until after
noon. While no reason was assigned FOR
this action, 1t was reported in the court
building that an effort was being made TO
have the court accept plea OF guilty in a
minor degree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
MAJOR MINIS DEAD.
Former Mayor Of Atlanta-Noted Elk
Confederate.

ATLANTA, Ga, March. 5.-Maj. Liv-
ingston Minis, former mayor of Atlanta,
and one of the most widely known men In
the south, died at his home here today. He
was seyenty-sx years old. Maj Minis
was for twenty years president of the Cap
ital City Club, and enjoyed wide acquaint-
ance with public men,
He was an intimate friend of Jefferson
Davis. He entered the confederate service
at the beginning of the civil war, and held
at the close a position on the staff of Gen.
Joseph e. Johnston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
NO Command Gulf Department.

On the recommendation of Gen. Bates.
chief of staff. Brig. Gen. William p. Duvall,
recently promoted from lieutenant colonel
of artillery. will be assigned to the COM
mand of the military department of the
gulf. with headquarters at Atlanta. Ca.
which has been temporarily In command of
Major Gen. Wade. commanding the At
ianfic division since the detachment of
Brig. Gen. Thomas II Barry several months
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Acting Judges in Police Court.

Official notice was received at the Police
Court this morning by Judges Kimball and
Mullowny that the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia has designated Lewis
l. oNeai and Samuel c.. Mills. justices of
the peace, to act as judges OF the Police
Court in the absence of the regular judges
Both of these justices succeed themselves
as acting Police Court judges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Another Big Steel Plant.

Following the announcement that a syndi-
cate headed by Joseph Ramsey. jr.. ex-
president OF the Wabash railroad. purposed
constructing line from Lorain. Ohio, to
the Hooking coal fields. II Is reported from
Pittsburg that an independent steel plant,
t, cost from SI.0000oo to SIC. 900. 600 would
be erected on tract Of 5000 acres of land
situated one and one-haif miles west of
Lorain along the lake shore. II Is also the
intention. IL is said. to build ore docks
furnaces and a town for men employed In
the proposed plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Funersl If VIM. I. McGarrah

Funeral services over the remains OF the
late William /. McGarran, who died yes
terday morning at SIS o'clock, will be
held at his late residence 112I New Jersey
avenue northwest Wednesday at o am,
and half an hour later requiem mass for
the repose of his soul will be celebrated at
ST. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church. Mr..
McGarrah leaves a wife, formerly Miss
Mary NJ. cahiH, sister of Revs. Maurice j.
and William A. CahilI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Benefit of Mrs. Olsen.

The Evening Star Acknowledges receipt
of the following contributions TO be appro-
priated through the Associated Charities
to Mrs Olsen, widow of the photographer
who died recently. leaving his family desti-
tute: From the Swayze. Bailey Co., s.:
from "a Bostonlan" 80 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

Stanchfield, Justice Gould said that the
court Yessld allow reasonable latitude. but
would. according TO custom. limit the num-
beL of witnesses called for this purpose.
Counsel gave notice that they would like
to cali one or two more witnesses in this
connection. AT that point the usual mid
day recess was taken.
Defense Rests.
William g. Phelps. president of the First
Natienal Bank OF Binghamton. was the
only Witness called by the defense this aft
ernoon after the recess His evidence
showed the good standing of Green In
Binghamton. The defense then rested
Green was not placed on the stand an6
no evidence was introduced in rebattal by
the government. Argument on the prayers
for Instructions was being heard at q late
hour this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

erty since the world began are those whose
battle ground has been the American Senate
and whose champions have been the SEN
ators who for a hundred years, while they
have resisted the popular passions OF the
hour. have led, represented. guided. ooeyed
aad made effective the deliberate viii Of a
free rpopie -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
DEATHS OCCUR IN ITALY.
Widow and Daughter of Read Ad-
miral Wilkes Pass Away.

Word has reached this city of the death
in Florence. Italy. of Mrs. Mary Wilkes
and Miss Mary Lynch, widow and daugh-
ter. respectively. of the late Rear Admiral
Wilkes of the United States navy. Mrs.
Wilkes. who was eighty-ive years of age,
died February ~ and her daughters death
occurred today. Nc particulars have reached
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Bond Forfeited

Bond in the sum OF 81 900 which was
given by David J. Horn Of 1886 AZ street
southwest for the appearance In the Police
Court of Samuel Stephens. convicted of
attempted larceny by trick. was declared
forfeited at the Police Court today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Annual Leaves for the Printers.

In the Senate this afternoon Mr. Platt.
chairman OF the committee on printing.
called up his bill to allow employees in the
government printing Office thirty days
leave annually. and to place them on the
same basis as the employees OF other ex-
ecutive departments of the government in
this city with respect to leaves OF absence.
The bill was passed without discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

east side of the Fort Sherman abandoned
military reservation. Idaho.
For the erection OF public building at
Quincy. Mass, at a cost not exceeding
S.,0tD.
To provide for sitiings Of the circuit
and district courts of the southern district
OF Florida in the city of Miami.
AT 3 o'clock the statehood bill was
taken up and read.