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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
EsCAPADE's SERIOUS END.
Boy Wounded by Careless Handling
of Pistol

NEW YORK. June 26.-Leo Mulin. four
teen years old. of 1892 Corliss street: Louis
Worces, fourteen. of 1347 Brandywne
street. and Miss Alma Yost. sixteen. of 731
Green street, all of Philadelphia, came to
New York last Sunday on sightseeing ex-
petition. They spent all their money and
lost their return tickets. While the three
were walking along the Pennsylvania rail-
road tracks near Kearny, n. j., today,
homeward bound, Mullin was careiessiy
handling a pistol when the weapon was
discharged accidentally, the bullet taking
effect In Worces' abdomen. infiicting a
serious wound.
The wounded boy was taken to the city
hospital at Jersey City. and Mullin and
Miss Yost were detained at the third pre-
cinct police station at Oakland Worces is
said to be not fatally injured
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OMNIBUS Bull PASSED.
House Disposes Of $50, o0o, 900 in One
Hour.

The pork barrel as the so-called omni-
bus public building bill is generally called.
was rolled into the House today by Mr..
Daizell Pa-). who reported a broad and
comprehensive rule for Its consideration
The rule provides that while the consid-
Grafton of the bill shall be the same as
under suspension of the rules. its passage
shall rest on a vote Of the majority instead
of by two-thirds vote
To be consistent. Mr.. Williams (adiss.),
the leader of the minority, called for a divi-
sion, and by the overwhelming vote OF 1915
to II the previous question was ordered.
The bill was finally passed. one hour hav-
ing been consumed in its reading and con-
sideration.
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Death Of Colonel Tilton.

Information has reached the War De-
partment that Col. Henry R. Tilton, U. 8.
A.. retired. died at Madison barracks. New
York, yesterday. Col Tilton was born In
New Jersey. February l. 1885: was appoint
ed first lieutenant. assistant surgeon, Au-
gust 26, 1851, and promoted through the sew
eral grades to lieutenant colonel. deputy
surgeon general, which he reached August
12 1893 He was retired, by operation of
law. February 1. 1900. having reached the
age of sixty-four years. and was advanced
to the grade Of colonel April %. 1904. Col.
Tflton was brevetted captain and major
March 10, 1885, for faithful and meritorious
services during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
LAND FRAUDS ALLEGED.
Preliminary Hearing Before Commits
sioner at Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES. Cal. June 2s.-The pre-
iiEninary hearing OF David NJ. Goodwin. A.
n Hedderly. VIII d. Gould. Richard Hines.
lee X Miners. George L. Stearns, Warren
Gfielen and r. w. Tenny OF Los Angeles
Charged in an Indictment by the federai
grand jury In Oregon with being trupiicaf "a
IN and frauds, was begun yesterday before
William NJ. Vandyke, United States com
missioner The government is seeking Ia
have the defendants removed 10 Oregon for
trial
The cases are being examined jointly and
The defense hied a motion TO dismiss
the application for removal on technical
grounds. claiming that the Joint indictment
was not found according 10 law as Insult
frient, uncertain. ambiguous and unintelii-
geg and that the grand jury had no legal
authority to bring the indictments because
the defendants In this city were not resi-
dems or the district in which the lndict-
mest was brought
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O FF TO PRI s 0 N
THIRTY-FoUR PRIsoNERs-JoHN
LAWRENCE o'BRIEN GOES.

Among the prisoners convicted in the 10
cal Criminal Court recently who will be sent
to the Moundsvlle penitentiary this after
noon will probably be John Lawrence
O'Brien, sentenced to five years imprison-
ment for embez1lement. O'Brien was en-
ployed as a salesman for Frank Hume.
George Wood, who goes to serve life
sentence for second degree murder. and
William Thomas, convicted Of manslaughter
and given a sentence Of ten years imprison-
ment,> will be of the party. there will be
about thirty-four other prisoners taken to
Moundsville by order Of Warden Harris this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
Retirement of General Pratt.

Col. Sedgwick Pratt, Artillery Corps. has
been placed on the retired list with the
rank of brigadier general. Gen. Pratt was
born In the District OF Columbia and served
as second lieutenant OF the 4th New York
Heavy Artillery from May to September,
1853. In the last-named month he was ap-
pointed a cadet at the Military Academy
from Alabama and. graduating four years
later. was appointed second lieutenant in
the Sd Regular Artillery. He was gradu-
ateo from the artillery school IN the class
of 1882 While serving as lieutenant colonel
of artillery in August. 1903. he was detailed
to duty in the inspector generals depart
ment. Since reaching the grade OF colonel
or artillery a short time ago he had COM
mand Of the artillery post at Fort WASH
ingtOn, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26

tional test Mr.. Cochran On. W asked:
Does Mr. Gompers represent the People
who landed In the Mayfiower''
II don't know. What do you think?'' re-
Piled Mr.. Gardner.
Other speeches were made by Messrs
Bennett. New York. Burnett Alabama and
Grosvenor. Ohio In behalf OF the Grosvenor
amendment. which was adopted by an ex-
ceedfngly close vote. the decision of the
chair IN the first Instance being that the
amendment was defeated. A vote by tellers
showed. however. Different condition. and
the amendment was adopted 12s TO 1i6 This
tfonal test provision. The following con-
ferees were appointed: MesSrS. Howell
New Jersey; Bennett, New York; Rupert.
New York
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Detailed to Maneuyer Camps.


The following officers Of the Artillery
Corps have been detailed for temporary
duty with the batteries indicated after
their respective names during the proposed
army maneuyers. beginning in July, 1906:
First Lieut.. Edward HIDE Almond, to
the oath Battery: First Lieut.. John A. Ber-
~, to the 18th Battery; First Lieut.. Jesse e.
Langdon. to the 18th Battery; First Lieut..
Beverly F. Browne. to the 7th Battery;
First Lieut.. Alden r. Brewster, to the 10Th
Battery. First Lieut.. Francis w. Grifins-tn
the 14th Battery: Second Lieut.. John r.
Terrell. to the 18th Battery; Second Lieut..
William NJ. Davis. to the 18th Battery; Sec
ond Lieut. William F. Morrison. to the 9th
Battery: Second Lieut. Edmund T. Weisei.
to the 9th Battery; Second Lieut.. william
H Williams, to the 23d Battery
The officers named viii join the batteries
Indicated about July 10. 1909, and serve
Herewith untf about October L. 1908,
when they VIA proceed 20 rejotn their
proper statiou1
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Convention Of Bank Examiners.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 28.-State bank
examiners from many states throughout the
country are attending the annual conven-
ton of the National Association Of Super
visors of State Banks, which opened In
Milwaukee today Addresses of welcome
were made by Governor Davidson and
Mayor Becker. The purpose OF the organiza-
tion is to increase the efficiency OF state
banking departments and to secure uni
formity Of examination of banks and bank
ing laws throughout the different states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
MEAT BILL RETURNED.

Senate Refuses to Concur In the House
Amendments.
The conference on the agricultural ap-
preparation today developed that the diff
ferences between the House and Senate In
regard to the meat inspection amendment
probably will be sent back to the two
houses for-further action or for instruc-
ton to the conferees. The Senate repre-
sentattves refused absolutely to consider
the provision making an appropriation for
the government to pay the cost Of inspec-
ton. and insisted upon the retention of the
provision in the Beveridge bill requiring
that the date of inspection be placed upon
cans of meat. Another meeting will be held
at pm, when the conferees will decide
finally whether there is q possibility Of
agreement concerning the meat inspection
amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26

William Bell. coiored, thirty years of age,
was arrested this morning by the police OF
the sixth precinct and charged with an al
legged violation OF the police regulations. 1t
Is stated that he drove team as TO col
Iide with wagon belonging to William
Patton. The latter's vehicle was damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
Condition Unimproyed.

The condition of Mr.. Frank Hume, who
has been in serious condition at his
home 1895 Massachusetts avenue north
west. for the past two weeks is reported
this afternoon to be no better
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Delegate to Pan-American Conference

The Colombian legation has been advised
that Dr. Guillermo Valencia will be one Of
Colombias delegates to the Pan-American
conference at Rio Janeiro on July q. DR.
Valencia will sail from New York for Rio
Janeiro on the steamer Byron. with the
American delegation. on July 2. in. case he
succeeds in obtaining accommodations on
that vessel. Ms Trtana, the Colombian
charge, went to New York last night to
confer with Mr.. Mendoza, the Colombian
minister
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
HARD FOR THE STEERS.
House Extends the Time for Their
Starvation.

Tie House today passed the Senate bill
which repeats the so-calied twenty eight
hom law by fixing the maximum OF time
In transit for stock without food or water
at ihirty-six hours upon the written re-
Quest OF the owner or person in charge OF
The particular shipment
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Of Importance to the establishment

nothing OF Importance to the establishment
OF the facts.
Before the committee adjourned DR..
Henry a. Hutchinson. superintendent or the
West PENNSYLVANIA Insane Asylum. was
heard at some length In a comparison of
conditions of his own institution and at
St Elizabeth. DR.. Hutchinson's opinions
were very fattering to st. Elizabeth, and
he endorsed most highly the conditions
there and the general administration of af-
fairs by DIR. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
REBEL LEADERS SURRENDER.
Pulajanes on the Island Of Cebu Yield
to Authorities.

MANILA, June 26.-The Pulajane leaders
Quentin and Adva have surrendered to
Gov. Osmena and the constabulary. These
were the last of the men arrayed against
tho Amerfcans on the island OF Cebu. The
rines and ammunition OF the members of
their band we're also surrendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26

shared in this afternoon by many democrats
who have been in favor OF nominating
democrat.
County Commissioner James A. Clark Of
Pittsburg arrived here this morning. II
am going to vote for q democrat for gov
ernor." he said; 1T makes no difference
what the convention does
'If Dewalt is not found to be the proper
man for the nomination propose to nou1i-
nate Judge J. J. Miller OF Pittsburg. He
IL an able man and Ii well qualified for gov
ernor"
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Will Receive a Carnegie Pension.

BBLOrT, Wis, June 2e.-Prof c. W.
Pearson. member Of the faculty at BeloIt
College for the past nineteen years has re-
signed and will receive a Carnegie pension
Professor Pearson has been teaching for
forty years. Professor William Porter. who
has been at Beloit College for over half a
century. will also receive a pension from
the Carnegie endowment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
italian Fishing Club Incorporated

Articles incorporating the Italian Fishing
Club were filed today with the recorder of
deeds The incorporators are Philip Giuli-
am, Ignafius Geraci. Giuseppe A. Pessagno,
Salvatore Desi, Frank Geraci. lorenzo
Simi. Vincenzo Di Giorgio. Salvatore Desio,
tr. Arthur De Marco, Ignatkio Armato and
Eugene III. ChelinL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
First Race at sheepshead

SHEEPSHEAD BAY. L. T.. June "a
First race, handicap six and a half fur
longs. main course, three-y ear-olds and I'D
Prince Hamburg. 8 to 10 and to 5. first;
Sir Lynnewood. to place, second; CHINA
third. Time, lis 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
Catcher Whitney Dies From Injuries

MARSEALLTOWN, Iowa, June d.
Catcher Whitney of the Burlington Qowa)
base ball team of the Iowa State League
died in the Waterloo Hospital today as a
result Of an injury sustained In last Sun
days game. Whitney was struck In the
head by pitched ball. His home was In
Lynn, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
Public Printer ct His Office.

Public Printer StiIlings. who has been
confined to his home by a sprained ankle,
is almost recovered from the mishap. He
was at his office yesterday and today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
PASSED By SENATE.
Many House Wills Favorably Acted
Upof. =

The Senate last evening passed the fol-
lowing House bills without amendment:
House bin 1904 providing that where
tho Commissioners contract for work or
contract.
House bill 1871. amending the bin pros
ytding for damages on account OF changes
OF grade. due to the construction Of the
union station OF April q. 1904, In relation 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
CUDAHY FOR INSPECTION.
Says Discussion Has Not Hurt the
Packers Business

LOUISVILLE. Ky, June 23.-John Gu
daily, the head of the packing interests
bearing his name, said today In an in
terview here that he is in favor of federal
and state laws for rigid inspection of the
packing industry. He said that the discus
sion in Congress and In the press has not
hurt the business of the packers a 8 a whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26

Ocean Steamship Arrivals.
PLYMOUTH. June 2s.-Arrived: Kaiser
Wilhelm II. from New York.
NEW YORK. juno 26.-Arrivad: La
Gascogne. from Havre: Kronprinx VIII
helm. from Bremen.
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IN A CRITICAL STATE.

Thomas E. Waggaman Reported Des-
perately Ill.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. June 26.-Mr. Thomas
E Waggaman is desperately Ill at his pres
ent home. on the south side of South river,
about seven miles from Annapolis. and in
a very critical condition. There was a
notable loss of strength during the past
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-26
Berry Says It WIN Be Emery.

Berry made the statement this afternoon
that In his opinion Emery would be nomi-
mated for governor. although he doubted
the wisdom Of such nomination. How
ever" he added. Il have always thought
that the majority should rule
Berry's opinion AZ to the outcome Is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10

or course we had a chaisc = Cape
Gods ship of shore-called n one horse
chaise TO distinguish IL from the two
horse chaise which never struggled
through Cape Cod sand Everybody
big enough to he anything above moth
ing had chaise. He had to. A Cape
Colder without choise was not q
Cape Colder, and nobody but a Cape
Colder. by birth or marriage. long
lived CD Cape Cod. There are some OF
the old chaisc bulls left. some even in
use. and none of them has completely
persisted. Once n Cape Cod chaise al.
ways n Cape Cod chaise, for neither
the riied cast wind nor the forest fire
can destroy or put II entirely ont
OF commission. The whole nr q part
OF each and every one of them lives.
In its entirely or IN part, forever
"camp,i"r," ty y G. Fowler, lr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
entering to Carlyle.

There are some interesting anecdotes
"f the leading British literary lights Of
tue middle nineteenth century in Mrs.
BrOokfield and Her Circle" On one
occasion there was great embarrass-
ment al oue Of their gatherings. Thu
majority OF the party were anxious to
hear Tennyson read Maud" The first
copy of which had Just reached him.
but IL was known that Carlyle could
not endure to hear any one reading
aloud. What was TO be done? 4 plot
was laid 10 have the reading during
the time Of Carlylc's morning walk, but
for this he always demanded an appre-
ciative companion. Mrs BroOkfield
says: Chairs had been arranged in n
quiet sitting room. The visitors were
taking their places. Alfred was ready.
So was Carlyle-in The hall. waiting
for companion in his walk and evi.
IDENTIFY determined not TO stir without
one. IT was quite an anxious moment.
AT length Mr.. Goodwin Smith generous.
Iy stepped forward and joined the phi.
IosOphcr, and then Mr.. BROOKE field join
ed them both, while the rest OF us re
manned to listen with Gathralled atten,
ton TO the new words of the poet"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
castro PREPARING FOR WAR q
WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
United States Minister May Soon Get
Ills Passports For Taking
Sides Inv Rumpus.

Wlll.EMSTAD ISLAND OF GU.
hAIAO. Friday, Feb. "a traveller
who arrived today from Venezuela
said:
President Castro is busily engaged
IN onlisting throughout the republic
and In other ways preparing Tor war.
Generals in each State have been
commissioned and orders have been
given TO call the recruits to the
colols.
Information from The best sources
indicates that the people do not
support President Castro. On all
sides arc heard expressions of IL de
sire to revolt and overthrow the
presidents government as soon Il:
the French blockade is declared.
"A weil-known Venezuelan told Inc
that the troops will desert their col
ors, as they have been compelled tc
join .Lle army, voluntary enlstmen,
being unknown in Venezuela.
1T is reported at Caracas that the
American minister, MIR. Russell, is
persona non grata, owing to the ap
parent siding OF the United States
with France, and that he may be Civ
eli his PASSPORTS. Matters are near
ing climax. President Castro will
compel obedience to his will.
General Alcantara, Il Venezuelan
educated at West Point. has been
appointed to tho military command
of La Guara. He has received or
dcrs to fire on any French warships
the mcmont They are sighted"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S
FUNDS ATTACHED BY STATE
North Carolina Takes Drastic Action
Against New York Association
to Collect Policy.
(By Assoclated Press.l

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. . Tonight
i'll Durham. in the State courts, Il
temporary receiver was appointed for
the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Asso-
citation, of New York, on its business
in this State, the Durham Loan and
Trust Company being appointed re-
ceiver, the mater being returnablc in
Greensboro. February ~. on applica.
ito nto make the receivership perma-
ncnt until enough is collected to pay
$4,000 claimed by J. w. Blackwell.
of Durham.
A second order was also signed
directing the company To show cause
In Greensboro Oh February u why
Il temporary receiver should not be
appointed on claims for $4,000.
Judgments for the amounts have been
obtained and all payments ether than
to the temporary receiver have been
cnjoned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
Grandmother is Convicted Of XIII.
ing a Baby.
DOCTOR REFUSED TO Do THE JOB
Woman 20 Years Old Found Guilty Of
Numbering the Child of Her Foster
Oaughtcr-Decd Done Only Few
Hours After Little Mite Was Born.
(RY Assnciatcd Press1

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Feb. o
Sarah Jones, I0.ycar.old woman, was
convicted of murder in the first degree
in the court of Oyer and Terminer
here today for the killing Of her foster
daughters child within few hours af-
ter il was born.
Mrs. Mary Jones, the mother of the
dead child, and Frank Jones. the son
of the aged woman. are also under in.
dictmcnt for completely In the murder.
The evidence produced at the trial
shows that when the child was born
the grandmother asked the attending,
physician TO chloroform the baby
which he promptly declined to do The
doctor notified the police and an inves-
tigatiOn showed that the child had
been asphyXiated with the deadly drug.
Counsel for the defense contended
that the cvicncc was only circumstan-
tial and that TO guess what the grand.
mother had done would he travesty
on Justice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
TERRORIST MURDER W0RKMEN
WITH BOMBS IN ST. PETERSBURG
Reds" and Anarchy Is on
the Increase.
tBy Associated trcss.)

ST PETERSBURG. Feb 9.-'I'hc
war between tic fighting OrganiHa
tons" of the rcvolutiUniS,s and the
So-callCd Black Hundreds assumed a
new phase tonight, when a band of
the Reds" surrounded cabaret above
the city and threw bomb among an
aSsemblasc Of wCrkmcn.
The Reds" then opened fire on
the panlc-strickcn inmates Of the
cabaret, killing two and seriously
wounding eighteen. of whom one died
while being taken to- the hospital
Three employees OF the PutiloT
works. belonging tn the Party OF
Active Struggle Against, RcvU.u ion
and Anarchy" the sO.callcd Black
Hundred" were surprised and killed
yesterday by il party Of revolutionary
workmen.
They were accused OF furnishing
the police with lists OF revolutionary
workmcn and with assisting in max
ing arrests and searches.
The terr0rists' campaign has been
vigorously prosecuted in the prov
inccs of late. From two 10 ten at
tempts Cn the lives of officials and
police are reported daily.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
One Of The Most Noted Writers
Of Verses Of His Race.
White PLAGUE HIS UNUo|NC
Works All over the Country-Born
and Educated in Dayton, O., Where
He Passed Away Yesterday.



DAYTON. OHIO, Feb 9.-paul
Laurence Dunbar, the poet Of The ne
gro race, died at his home here this
afternoon of consumption. For three
years he has been seriously i'll and
for Il year critically ILL., but he kept
at his work Internationally and wrote
his last poem for his Christmas book.
Honey, Honey. Honey" just before
Christmas.
Mr.. Dunbar was born in DAYTON
June u, 1872, and was first news
boy and then an elevator boy. and in
his ups and downs for a Livelihood
attempted writing. His frs; pocm
was written when nc was ! year.
old. His first work to attract attcn.
ton 10 him was cla5, poem writ.
ton for the Steel High school i'm 1891
His first of fetal Of twcl.ty.onc
books was Oak and Ivy"
His best known poem WIS When
Malindy Sings" which WIS written
to his mother. whose name was Ma
linda.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
BUSINESS REPORTS FAIR.
Situation in the Coal Fields Felt in
Market.
tL;y AssocIalcd rrcsa.N

Wy hSSbIldl'U IFfSs.
NEW YORK, Feb. 9-R G.. Dun
and Company's weekly review of trade
tomorrow will say:
Distribution of heavy wearing appa-
rel, fuel and other scasonabe MGR
chandisc expended rapidly in response
To tho more normal temperature. but
one weeks business has not depleted
tho accumulation of last month and
retail stocks Of these goods are still
burdcnsOme.
Reports arc much more satisfactory.
However and an impetus has been
given To Wholesale trade in spring dry.
goods and other forward business de.
pending upon confidence in continued
national prosperity
Tho only adverse development OF the
week was less pacific news FROM the
coal fields, although a strike may be
prevented by agreement any time he.
fore April T. Railway earnings for Jan
nary now fairly complete. show an in
crease Of 1876 per cent. over last
years figures.
Failures this week numbered 22o
against 256 last year
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-10
illinois Agains. the Miners
tBy Associated presa.)

CHICAGO. Feb. AT a meeting
of the Illinois coal operators today, il
was decided by unanimous vote to e.
fuse demands made by the United Mine
Workers of America The meeting
was attended by 200 coal operators.