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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

GREENE-GAYNOR CASE
DECISION BY JUDGE THAT GER
TAIN PAPERS ARE ADMISSIBLE.

SAVANNAH, Ga, January 26.-Judge
Speer decided today in the Greene-Gaynor
case that kilograms and letters relating to
charges made by w. r. Curtis. an inspector
In the employ of the government under Car
ter In 1888. that Greene and Gaynor had at
tempted to bribe Carter, are admissible
Judge Speer read the decision. which he
said he based upon the fact that the
communications from Carter to Greene
showed improper relations between Carter
land the defendants. Carter having taken
1t upon himself TO advise Greene to tele-
graph denial OF Curtis charges, and hav-
ing even dictated telegram Greene should
send. rather than make an immediate and
rigid investigation Of the charges.
Chief Clerk ]. w. Q. Sterley. under Carter
and his successors, resumed the witness
stand for the further identificat ton of pa
perS. The first SO identified was one of
April 16. 1899. to DR.. w. s. Webb of New
York: another. May 18. 1891, was to Walter
Gait. chief engineer of the New York Cen
trail railroad. Both papers were from Capt.
Carter, and related to contracts that It Is
alleged Greene and Gaynor wanted to Sc
cure.
Juryman Indisposed.
One Of the jurors. the court stated. is
suffering from an indisposition. In conse-
auence the jury retired while argument of
counsel relative to the admission of the
letters continued
Attorney Erwin, for the prosecution, as
serted that the letters would disprove the
assertion of counsel for the defense that
Westcott. father-in-law of Carter had been
given an interest in contract work at Sa-
Vannah. In consideration of Westcott Sc
curing for Greene and Gaynor large con-
tracts to be given out by the New York
central. Mr.. Erwin would not admit the
possibility of the funds Carter is alleged to
nave gained from the Savannah work hay-
ing gone to Westcott
carter in these letters referred TO his
associates who would undertake the work
with him should they secure the contract
Judge Speer read them all as g prelude to
his decision adverse to the defense. admit
ting them as evidence. He held that they
were clearly admissible as showing that
Greene and Gaynor were in business with
Carter. the official engineer, whose duty
1t was to attend the making and carrying
out Of contracts for river and harbor work
in this district, under whom Greene and
Gaynor were doing work for the govern
ment amounting to some $3,5c0,000.
The Judge said that the letters were es-
sential as showing intimacy between the
accused and Capt Carter, which would per-
haps be necessary in establishing as proof
of conspiracy. His decision was read to the
jury.
Other letters We're then submitted and OBJ
jections were offered by the defense which
held them irrelevant, as of absolutely no
connection with the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
GAMBLING IN TERRITORIES.
House-Judiciary Committee Will Re-
port the Littlefield Bill.

The House committee on judiciary today
decided to report favorably on the Little
field bill to prohibit gambling in territories
of the United States. The bill is so worded
that its provisions. in the opinion Of the
committee will apply only to the organized
territories. namely. New Mexico. Arizona,
Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The bll
prohibits faro. monte. roulette. lonsquenet,
rouge ct noir. rondo. tan. fan-tan, poker.
seven and a half. twenty-one, chuck-a-iuck,
or any banking or percentage game or
any kind of a game played with cards dice.
or any device for money. checks. credit, or
any representative of value"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, January 26-The steamers
La Touraine from Havre and the New
York from Southampton were reported in
wireless communication with Sable Island
via the Marconi station at Camperdown.
N. s., early this morning. La Touraine
was 100 miles southeast and the New York
300 miles southeast OF Sable Island Roth
steamers viii probably dock Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Lumber Exporters Elect officers.

The National Lumber Exporters Associa-
ton closed its sixth annual convention here
yesterday Officers were elected as follows:
President. w H. Russo. Memphis: first vice
president, J. L. Alcock, Baltimore; second
vice president. O. NJ. Spiegie. Philadelphia;
treasurer. Richard W., Price. Baltimore;
secretary and traffic manager, Edward NJ.
Terry New York.
The association placed Itself on record as
in favor OF reciprocity between this coun-
try and foreign nations. and in favor Of the
Grosscup plan OF regulation of freight rates
in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Sir Edward Thornton was one OF the old
members of the nobility tor whom diplo-
matte career Ii picked out at the beginning
and who follow 1t through tfe He was
born in London in 1917, and was an hon
orary fellow Of Pembroke College. Cam
bridge. He was made D. L. c. of Oxford
and was afterxard made M. A. and LII d.
of Harvard. His earlier education was at
Kings College, London. His first dipio.
matte mission was when he was attached
to the Turin mission In 1S42 He afterward
served in Mexico. Brazil. the United States
and Russia as minister and ambassador.
and was attached to various special mis-
y ions both in South America and In Europe.
He was appointed minister to the United
States In 1887. and was arbitrator in the
case Of the United States vessel Canada,
whose seizure was a matter Of diplomatic
exchanges He had been retired from the
diplomatic service for many years and lived
at Tedworth square, in London.
He was a clubman. a member OF the
University, the Athaneum and Marlbor-
ough clubs. but, like Chamberlain. always
made 1t point to take a cab If going
across the street, and never took even the
exercise of walking upstairs if he could find
an elevator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Committee Makes Report.

The board of supervising inspectors OF
steam vessels this morning heard the
committee Of the Masters and Pilots AS
ISOLATION regarding certain changes in the
rules governing masters and pilots Of
steam vessels, and the papers submitted
by the pilots were received by the SUI
peryising inspectors. and will be taken up
sor consideration later President Silvia,
Secretary Perkins and other members of
the Pilots Association appeared before
he board in support Of the proposed
changes IN the ru1ee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Railway officers Elected.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 20-The
stockholders OF the United Railways today
elected Thornwell MuHaIy assistant TO the
president. ard G. f. Chapman vice presi-
dent and general manager Charles Hoi-
brook was relieved OF the office of vice
president. and made chairman OF the board
or dlrecsocs The offices OF assistant to the
president. and chairman of the board of d.
Tectors were created today. G. II. Davis of
New York was elected a director Mr.. Mul
laly is New York attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
FINED $50 AND COSTS.
Richmond's Mayor Sentenced in Police
Court Today.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
RICHMOND. Va, January 26.-Mayor
Carlton Mccarthy who on yesterday at
tackled a newspaper reporter while the po-
lice court was in session, denouncing the
reporter and abusing him. was today ar
Talgned for trial In the police court and
was lined $50 and costs. The mayor gave
notice OF an appeal, and that question is
now being considered. 1t is understood that
civil proceedings will be instituted against
the mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Good News Killed Him

HptlIaI Dispatch 10 The Star
WHEELING, w. Va, January 26.-aact
Day. farmer in the Majorsville gas Geld
zen dead this morning when Informed
that the Virginia OIL and Gas Company hat,
struck tremendous gasser on his farm
me man heart stopped beating when he
was informed of the glad news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Murdered Wrong Man

ST. PETERSBURG. January 2s.-Col
Prosorovsld. chief of the sendarmerie at
Pensa, East Russia. has been informed by
the local revolutionary organization that
the recent murder OF Col. Llssovski, com
mandipg the seventy-eighth infantry diyi-
sion. BY members OF tho organization was a
6lunder. He had been mistaken for Col
Prosorovski and the organization has noti-
ned the letter that the error viii shortly
be rectissd-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
$4,000 From Carnegie for co,,sas

CLEVELAND. Ohio. January % A, ~.
annua! dinner of the Mount Union Al,,n,,
Association here last night Il. q. Riker
president OF the college, announced that
Andrew Carnegie had given 10000 TO the
college on the condition that $3.50 900 was
raised. or this amount $4,000 has already
been pledged. several Informal subscrfpt,ops
being rendered at the banquet Mount
Union College is located at Alliance. ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Naval Movements.

The Hopkins. Worden, Truxtun. MacDon-
ough ana Stewart have arrived at San
Juan. the Nashville at Puerta Plata the
Wasp at Boston, the Leonidas at Culebra
and the Des Moines at Hampton Roads.
The gunboat Newport left Santo Domingo
City yesterday for San Juan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Orderly Herbert to Be Dismissed.

On the strength of report and recon-
mendation from l.. F. zinkhan, superin-
tendent Of the Washington Asylum, the
Commissioners have ordered that Arthur
Herbert. an orderly at that institution, Mt
$500 per annum. be dismissed from the
service. Superintendent Zinkhan declared
that Herbert struck patient Ia the hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Pension Roll Decrease.

The commissioners Of pensions stated
today that the pension roll at the end of
December carried 993087 names, de-
crease of 504 over the preceding month
OF these 678.602 were veterans of the civil
war. During the month 2.01O civil war
veterans died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Return of Chairman .shonts.

Mr.. Shonts. chairman of the isthmian
canal commission. has returned to Wash
sngton from Cincinnati. where he delivered
IN address Saturday night before the Com
nerciai Club Of that city on ths Panama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
CURLY"
All Washington Reads The
Saturday Star.
a**4**4-f44 + + ~ f*4si-
commission to take I'D the subject.

a commission to take up the subject.
After the subject had been argued pro
and con il was decided that the representa-
tives of the cotton industries should meet
Secretary Metcalf later and determine upon
some definite plan President Roosevelt -
understood to favor the idea OF appoint
ing a special commission, IN view Of the
great importance of the subject. IL seems
not unlikely that the idea OF appointing
commission may be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
THE HEAVENS
IN FEBRUARY.

The positions of the stars
and consultations in the
brilliant winter skies during
the coming month. Total
eclipse of the moon. Illus
trated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Guilty of MansIauehter.

verdict Of guilty OF mansJaughter was
returned late this afternoon In the case of
Mary J. Graves, accusedNQf numbering her
infant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
QUEER
LITTLE MEN"

Strange customs that pre-
vail in the training of boys
in three far-away countries.
Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
NOTED MASKED
BALLS.

An interesting story of the
great masked balls held an
nually in the Paris Opera.
Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
THEW AGGAMAN ESTATE
OPINION REGARDING PAYMENT
OF TAXES BY TRUSTEE.

An opinion was handed down today by
Justice Anderson, holding bankruptcy
court. dismissing the petition of Eliza An
drews. filed November II, 1905, asking
that the trustee of the Thomas E. Wagga-
man estate be required to pay certain
taxes in the District of Columbia, re-
nounced by the trustee. and that he be re-
CURED to pay overdue interest on the
notes secured by such liens
In reviewing the case the court held
that the question of whether real estate
taxes in the District of Columbia consti-
tute a personal liability was not directly
involved 1t was stated however, that
the point of law was one new to this jul
risdiction and of far-reaching conse-
QuenceS to every owner of real property
in the District of Columbia For that rea-
son, and in Difference, 1t was stated to
counsel interested, an opinion on the ques-
ton was rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Partial Text of Opinion.

Among other things the opinion recited:
So far as the act of 1924 is concerned
1t would seem that the mere fact that 1t
made provision for the sale Of only
enough land to realize the amount of the
taxes would not imply any personal liabil-
ity on the part of the owner of the prop
erty subject to the taxes.
The act merely provides for equitable
treatment in collecting the taxes, recognize
ing that there is no occasion for requiring
the sale OF any more land than is absolutely
necessary to raise the full amount of the
tax.
1t is simply q. case of applying by statute
a well-recognized rule of equity, the opin-
ion continues that where there Is a lien
held by one person agaist several pieces OF
real estate or against single Invisible tract
belonging to one owner, court of equity
will only enforce the same against so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the
lien and work the least possible injury and
inconvenience to the owner and to the resi-
due of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
NOTED DIPLOMAT DEAD
PASSING OF SIR EDWARD
THORNTON OF ENGLAND.

LONDON, January 26. - Sir Edward
Thornton. the former British minister at
Washington, died in London today after q
long illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
FUTURE OF
CANADA.

Frank Carpenter contrib
utes an interview with
Lieut.. Gov. Forget of Sas-
katchewan, who discusses
the future of the British
Northwest. Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
MODEL OF "OLD
IRONSIDES."

A model is being made in
this city of the famous old
frigate Constitution. This
article tells of the model
and briefly recites the in
teresting history of "Old
Ironsides." illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Pennsylvanians Coming.

EennSyiVan1anS Coming,
Senator Penrose arranged today for a
visit to the President of Gov. PennypacI,er.
Speaker Walton and President Woods OF
the state legislature, house and senate. re-
srectively. and Lieut.. Gov Brown. They
are coming here February TO invite the
President to attend the laying of the ror-
ner stone of new state house at Harris
burg some time In October next The Penn
sylvania people hope the President will ac-
cept their invitation.
Writes to the President.
Mrs. William Mckinley. from her home
in Canton. which she has not left since the
irterment of the remains of her husband
in the tomb there. has written a letter,
which has not yet reached the President,
asking him to give another term in Office to
Frank McCord collector of internal revenue
at Cleveland, Ohio. -Four years ago she
made the same request and it was granted.
If her request Is granted this time McCord
who does not have the backing of the Csiya-
hoga county organization. Will enter upon
nine years In Office. President Mckinley
was a warm friend of McCord. who once re-
scented vile attack upon him by an at
sck on the author. 1t is said to be prob
able that Senator Dick in view of his re-
gard for Mrs. Mckinley. will not present
another candidate, as he had intended to
do.
The President has disconnected another
Ohio man from a consular office. This Is
Pietro Cuneo. for many years editor of a
paper at Upper Sandusky. He has been
United States consul at Turin, Italy, for a
number of years. His job went to A. IL.
Nicholson of Massachusetts.
The Cotton Commission.
An important conference was held at the
White House today regarding the extension
~ tho cotfou trade in the orfanf poyn.a
of difference had arisen between Secretary
Metcalf of the Department of Commerce
and Labor and cotton producers and manu-
faeturers as to the method by which Amer
lean cotton trade In the orient best can be
extended. These matters were thrashed out
before the President today. Secretary Met
calf was of the opinion that the work could
be done by agents of his department while
former Senator Mclaaurin of South Caro-
lima. Senator Overman of North Carolina.
william Whittam, editor of the American
Cotton Manufacturer. and Erister Ashcraft
81 Florence. Aia.s chairman OF the Ameri-
ean lotion Manufa.cturerss Association.
urged the appointment By the President OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
CHIC AND
SPORTY COSTUMES.
FICTION.
MOURNING
FOR YONKS.

An entertaining short story
written for The Star by
Ellis Parker Butler. Illus
trated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Saturday
Star.

The following is a partial
list OF the notable special fea-
lures of tomorrow's big paper
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15

It would be conducive 10 good citizenship hers 4
every citizen Of vnita should read Lincoln Steens
ticles published every saturday the kansas cy star
His last contribution. Forming New Political PARTIES
is especially Timely and Instructive rhe gis, Of his
close observation Of men and Affairs Washington Is
this we are coming rsase thai haven't any par.
Ties Al all pothlng hut organizations that have as
Again. whats the difference between Adrieh tie
Republican leader and Gornaa the Democntlc leader
Or between Clark Democrat Of Montana and wetmore,
Repablieano Of Rhode Isandg Bailey Of TEXAS Is Demo
crat bur he not much q Democrat IaFoetts,
a aRepubilcan. Of Wisconsin And certainly Deliver.
Republican, Of Iowa. is at least as Democratic as Ne
Iaufn, Democrat Of Mississippi
And, again ~Fols nemocatl and ooiby Repub-
licanh John Weaver Republicanl and Tom Johnson
tpemooratb raFouette nepablican and punas Demo
ent ali belong TO one party" And The Issue upon
which ley united. diaer as they nay 60 ninor
points. is tat ts peop.s themselves and NOT privileged
and corrupt interests must control this government u
Histo endure
"And these two groups Of thlnke@ The business IN
terests~ and TIE champions Of equal rights an lining
no aght IN Tie nation they ia the cities and
states sndt Just possible that the aght oyett The rate
BIZ eith rilman Democrat and Roosevelt, Republ
can, leading side ana Aldrich and hts Democrats
on the other may split both parties wide open and show
the state and city fighters who the new national leaders
are of their new national parties"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15
az -

Statehood Is 10 pfecarious condition Speaker Can.
non ntends TO aght the passage q a,s ssnats brl,
aud unless every possible effort S brought bear be vii
be successful There is but one possible chance Of state.
hood this year ana that S far the house. to concur in tie
senate ameadwert eliminating Arlzoaa aud see Mexico
Yesterday The ehisftain published Telegram from
Charles Rogers Advising every man IN viuita to wire
his friends al over ne eounte e as their Influence
with eheif congressman t. st them to vote to concur m
tie senate amendments
Tlh ought to b done, and t oaght 70 done at anos
Tononos tlc Republicans sal caucus and the inais d.
uai congressman ought be reached before that time
II Cannon can bind enough of them ia caucus be vii
win We must DO something The great prize for
which We have oug ooutcnded IS almost within oa'
grasp aud we must espend every ounce of energy and
every cent ~ can raise rather than 70 be defeated again
The President It IS said IS willing 70 sign tee Okla
homa bill; senators Warner aud Ions. vho voted far
the omnibus measure, advise the house members con
eur the bll amended kansas ard Missouri Repub
leans are Inclined % Join tle Insurgents Things have
started oar uay. but Cannon lights ike demon aud
unless We are 10 let hm beat Is We must get busy and
We must get husy nov. And every man must do his
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15
LET EvEeYoNEnrl.p.

Auskogee had meeting yesterday Al which res8la.
tons sefe adopted asking for tie easage ofthe state.
hood I'll amended b tbe senate Tesr resolutions
we're sent % 81 memter q congress whose attitude has
been doubtfal vlnltA rad 10 msstlng. but an ne
business men seul tslegams to tiet wholesale houses
and mans messages went direct from hers 70 consles.
men
The Republican caucus has been postponed nat fe.
morrow. II t,sfs . anyone n vihl,a ~ho las tts
slightest influence ever anY congressman o. uho knows
anyone elo doss. he should sire Inn a. once Unless
the house eoaeafs Ia TIE senate amendments tegs Is na
hope iof statehood We must not failf
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15

Statehood for Indian rsrti,ov means much more
than the mere fact Of settled tangible government
important As that fearare IS Ia the development q the
great new state of Oklahoma Many persous uthestes
have made up their minds q stay away hom tits coan.
tfy until stats government IS lnauguAted reasoning
tlat investments VII bs safer aud believing that es
live in state Of political chaos bordering on anarchy at
tie present time
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15
TnE MArTEn oF PAIRS.

The eod wcaiber has souevhat pos poncd the ueoss-
sits q immediate setion regard 20 TIE Improvement
Of our parks bat today IS ouly temporary viarn q
winter Spring wi soon bs hers in earnest, and mean.
time nothing has bern aoue towards making PARIS
more beautiful Te Republicans IN their platform have
promised 70 vote for tho creation o. The oee % park
commissioner bat i no action i taken uot after the
coming spring election there VIII te no chance 1t ae.
coapllshlng anything untii next year
The present council ought 70 pas he ordinance ere,
ating enc oes Of park commissioner ana yfsinc that
oneial power 70 act, long De ksels within is coHn.
els appropriations In this manner ssusthine mlght
be done /, can hardly Do done 4 eaa ati any saeos
~ any otAsf manner. And amsshlng sassls essht q
b done. aud az once.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15
mAAcL aIfSfRAr.

However opinlons may differ a. to the wisdom of
Marshal Gslztaps attack on the wekllnss with BIS IN
suaeent force none today viii withhold from him the
houor which Is a brave mans due. lie died doing hs
doty g the BEST q his ability hs died with 'a iace 70
the enemy and at the head Of his men. Ans mi,akes
he made II any there were, he laa paid for wh hs life
To hs widow aud children especially the sympathy q
the community goes out this duh dead day they con.
sign earth the femals Of their loved Not even
ing 70 secure viii be thsirs But perhaps after DAYS
when their arst grief shall have passe they viii b. able
70 remember with ,hanktunes, that he died trying %
upheld the law which be had sworn 70 euforce. And
that thought may assaage the bitterness of their sorrow
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-03-15

odflmesa were reminded yesterday Of che days thar
afe pasl t was 10 uncommon slight then @ see lands
q armed sen ieasag Tor the hills IN pulsut q some
Aana Of oatavs nat nos it sesns ke fragment from
time long dad Ithto b hoped that ne pursuit u
1s WlekIIe he lssf aan hunt a which tie peopls
a snIta III As called upon % ensaes Il ls not "a
zldsalas pursuit