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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
QUERIES ABOUT THE LOANS
He May Have to Answer About the
Million Borrowed.
7s5,ooo BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED
Expert Accountants Will Have Charge
Of the Work-Neither Side
Abates It's Claim.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. N. Y. December 20.-George
w. Perkins, former vice president of the
New York Life Insurance Company, was
a witness today before the grand jury,
which is investigating revelations brought
out about the company before the Arm
strong committee. Mr.. Perkins was &C
companied to the grand jury room by his
counsel. Lewis L. Delaf1eld.
Others who were at the criminal court
building this morning prepared to be ex-
amined again before the grand Jury were
Edmund B. Randolph. treasurer of the
New York Life. and M. M. Madison.
bookkeeper In the treasurer's department.
Mr.. Randolph and Mr.. Madison were be-
fore the grand jury yesterday and the day
before. There were also present In the
criminal court building today several clerks
and employees of the company. Mr.. Jerome
conducted the examination Of the witnesses
personally.
Nothing definite was made known as to
the time of examination to which the wit
nesses would be submitted today, but 1t
was said that Mr.. Jerome would still keep
its subsidiary trust companies. 1t was said
that one transaction that Mr.. Jerome would
ask about particularly concerns the $l'-
100000 Mr.. Perkins borrowed from the New
YORK Lie with WHICH ne DOuSuI $1sOVV,VvV
worth of bonds of the Mexican Central rail-
road. The profits were $4,000, which,'-Nr.
Perkins explained to the Armstrong COM
mittee, he turned over to the Nyllc, the or
ganization of agents in the company. after
paying back the 100000 to the company.
Mr.. Perkins said at the time of the Arm
strong investigation that he considered the
81 ,OO0O 900 a loan to the Nyi1c
Nylic's Relation With Company.
1t was also said that Mr.. Jerome would
make an extended investigation of the
Nylic's relation with the company.
1t was expected that when Mr.. Madison
was called today he would be asked more
about the stock dealings of the New York
Life with its subsidiary company, the New
York Security and Trust Company, fol-
lowing the action of the Prussian govern
ment in shutting out the New York Life
because of it's stock investments. The
Prussan government informed the company
that it could do business in its territory If
it got rid of its stock holdings and If the
fact was so represented by the state super
that a block Of stock was sent to the New
York Security and Trust Company. 1t was
brought out before the Armstrong commit
tee that the New York Security and Trust
Company got Madison and a negro to give
notes for the supposed purchase of the
stock, which amounted to S,25OOOO, and
that the security company held the stock as
collateral. On the books of the security
company the stock was down a loan,
while on the books of the New York Life
1t was down as sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
c1EvE1ANp,s BOARD ELECTED.
No Opposition to Equitable Admins
tration Ticket

No Opposition to Equitable Admins
tration Ticket.
NEW YORK. December 2O-Thirty thou
sand ballots were cast by policy holders Of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society yes
terday for twenty-eight directors Of that
society. Every ballot was for the admin
istration ticket, which was the only one In
the field, and was composed Of the names
of men whom the trustees, headed by ex-
President Grover Cleveland, had already
placed on the board to fill vacancies The
ticket was nominated by Mr.. Cleveland
and his associates.
About 100 policy holders cast their votes
in person. There were about 10000 proxies
running to Grover Cleveland, Morgan ].
OBrien and George Westinghouse. Many
Of the proxies were made out to Mr..
Cleveland alone. The directors elected are:
For one year-Emanuel w. Bloomingdale,
New York city; Joseph Bryan. Richmond,
Va: John D. Herman, Utica, N. Y; James
Mcmahon, Brooklyn; William E. Paine,
New York city: Thomas Randolph, st.
Louis; William Whitman. Boston.
For two years-Abraham Brittin. New Or
leans: Charles E. Littlefeld, Rockland,
Me-; Edwin w. Robertson, Columbia, s. c.;
Jacob G.. Schmidlapp. Cincinnati; Daniel A.
Tompkins. Charlotte, N. c.; Frank s. With
erbee. Port Henry, N. Y; Charles H.
Zehnder, Philadelphia.
For three years-John N. Beach, New
York: James B. Forgan. Chicago; Alex
ander C. Humphreys, New York; John T.
Manson, New Haven, Conn; William c.
Redfleld, Brooklyn; Ferdinand w. Roeb-
ling. Trenton, N. j.; George F. Vittor, New
York
For four years-Thomas A. Gillespie, New
York; Willis F. McCook. Pittsburg: Eu-
genius H. Outerbridge, New York; Wallace
L. Pierce. Boston; Thomas Spratt, Ogdens-
burg, N. Y; ]. Edward Swanstrom. Brook
Ign; Eben B. Thomas, Fountain Hill, Pa.
James B. Forgan Is the only one of the
directors elected who served on the board
under the old management of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE
UNFAvoRABLE REPORT ON BILL
BEFORE CONGRESS.

The bill providing for the election of two
delegates to the House of Representatives
from the District Of Columbia was reported
upon by the District commissioners today
unfavorably. The Commissioners criticised
the provisions of the bill In emphatic terms.
declaring that the present satisfactory and
successful management of District affairs
would be menaced should the bill be en-
acted.
The Commissioners add: IF the people of
the District were divided into hostile politi-
cal camps this state of affairs could not
continue and questions would inevitably be
affected by political considerations. instead
of being decided upon the merits of the
case. as is done by the present board OF
Commissioners
The Commissioners conclude the report by
directing attention to the dissatisfaction
brought about by suffrage In the District
before the present form of government was
established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
COMPLYING WITH LAW
PENNA. R. r. COMPANY PRO-
vIDEs FOR SUPPORTING TRACKS.

The Commissioners announced this morn
ing that the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany is complying with the District laws In
constructing walls for the support Of new
railroad tracks on public space on Virginia
avenue between I'd and 9Th streets south
west and on the west side Of ~ street
between C and D streets southwest. This
announcement was made in response to
numerous inquiries from citizens of that
section of the city and members of the
South Washington Citizens Association.
who have in bitter terms disputed the right
of the railroad company to infringe" as
they term it, on public space.
1t has been further claimed by the men,
bers of this South Washington Association
that the railroad company is not respect
Ing the building lines on these streets
mentioned. The Commissioners have had
the matter under Amusement for sew
eral weeks, and Commissioner Biddle
said today that the authority of the
Commissioners to approve the plans pro-
viding for the character of the crossings Of
various streets under and over the railroad
in the southwest section Is contained in the
acts of Congress Of February II, 1901; Feb
ruary %, 1903, and February 49, 1905 He
stated that in some instances the plans
provide that roadways Of the streets should
be carried over the railroad and in other
cases underneath.
In no case, he contends, does the width
of the roadways Of such streets remain
the same as in the street proper
Reason Assigned.
"One reason for this" Commissioner
Biddle said. sis that wagons are not re-
quired to stop either over or under the
bridges, which are meant for passage
ways only, and there being no need Of
access to any buildings adjacent to these
portions of the streets. AS to the occupa
ton of the parking by walls, it may be
said that by the terms of the acts men
toned, providing for the elimination of
grade crossings, the structures of the
railroad companies are required to be
built above or below the street proper,
and it is necessary that access be had TO
them by the public having business with
the railroad company. Such access is
granted by the Commissioners in the case
of private property by the use of drive
ways and walks, and this all that is be-
ing done by allowing the railroad COM
pany to construct walls sufficient to per-
nit roadways to reach the level of their
freight stations and other buildings"
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BODY TO LIE IN STATE.
Remains of Rishop McCabe Will Be
Taken to Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December oar
rangements were made today with the fam
lily of the late Bishop McCabe to have the
body of the bishop placed on view in this
city before 1t is taken west for interment.
After the services tonight in New York.
where the bishop died yesterday. the
mains will be brought to this ely on the
midnight train. In this city they will be
taken to Arch Street NJ. E. Church, where
they will be placed under a guard of honor.
composed of Philadelphia Methodist minis
tiers, until noon tomorrow. when the body
will be taken west Services will be held
at the church at 8 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. and the body win be on public view
until IL am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
BARRETT SUCCEEDS FOX.
Latter Named to Be Minister to
Ecuador

AT meeting presided over by Secretary
Root at the State Department yesterday the
executive committee of the bureau of Ameri-
can republics elected John Barrett of Ore
gon. at present United States minister to
Colombia. TO be director of the bureau, to
succeed William c. Fox of New Jersey, who
has occupied tie position for the past two
years and has been nominated to be minis
ter to Ecuador. Secretary Root made a
complimentary speech upon the occasion
of Mr. Foxs promotion. and Senior Carlo,
the Ecudorian minister here. formally an
nounced that the appointment was favor
ably received by his government
on motion of Mr.. Legere. the Haitien
minister the thanks OF the committee were
rendered to Mr.. Fox for his service to the
bureau.
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UTelSHl SldlIOHS anu UlN6r UuIIuInRS.
HE w A N is + AC rs
SENATOR FORAKER'S FURTHER
CONTENTION IN SENATE.

In the debate in the Senate after that
which Is noted on the first page, Senator
Foraker referred to the precedent quoted
by the President of previous dismissals of
soldiers from the army. The case Of the
Goth Ohio. he said, had been cited and he
was very much surprised to hear this
charge brought against that regiment. This
regiment had a fine record during the war
up to near the time Of the expiration of
their enlistment, when it was captured.
While being on parole in camp some cases
of characterization and lax discipline caused
the regiment to be discharged summarily
The men were not dismissed dishonorably,
and in fact most of them Immediately re-
Unlisted and served with credit.
Senator Foraker paid eloquent tribute to
the courage and loyalty of the negro SOL
diers in the days of the revolution. He
said he did not ask that the 25th Infantry
should be dealt with more generously than
they ought to be. but he did ask that we
should practice as well as profess a square
deal for the black man.
Senator Foraker said he desired to have
more evidence and to hear more testt-
mony.
Senator Foraker then gave notice that
he would modify his resolution SO as to
make it obligatory upon the committee to
hold an investigation and to send for per-
s..
the resolution go over until after the
holiday recess, when he would again sub
NIT a few remarks.
Senator Lodge Wants the Facts.
Senator Lodge then took the floor. He
said that even cursory glance at the
testimony submitted showed that there are
two sides to the question, and he would
like to be informed upon both sides. He
said that if these men are innocent they
have been subjected to the greatest posi-
BILE injustice, and it should be corrected.
But If they are guilty of the offenses
equal Justice should be done to the Presi-
who have been called upon to perform this
ungracious task. Senator Lodge said 1t
was incredible that an officer of the army
would be guilty of the unspeakable in
simply because his father was democrat.
Neither did he believe that any of the Of
ficers who made the report were Swayed
by local prejudice.
Wants Testimony Taken.
Senator Scott said he hoped that the Sem
ate would allow testimony to be taken py
the military committee A retired army Of
ficer who had commanded these troops for
sixteen years could be called before the
committee to tell what he knew of the men
that have been discharged by the Presi-
dent Senator Scott spoke of the Presi-
dents experience as soldier In Cuba, and
especially of the action of the 10th Cavalry
(colored) in going to the relief of the Rough
Riders.
IF it had not been for that 10th colored
cavalry said Senator Scott, I'VE would
not today have that gallant soldier, that
square deal President in the White House.
Had it not been for the gallantry of the
colored regiment possibly the Rough Riders
would not have been left to tell the tale.
Upon motion of Senator Cullom the Sem
ate then went into executive session..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
AN OPTION OBTAINED
LOCAL UNIVERSITY PROPERTY
HELD AT $3.50, 800.

A sixty option on the property Of the
George Washington University located at
the southeast corner Of 18th and H streets
northwest has been given to the real estate
corporation of F. H. Smith Company. The
price for which the university agrees to Sell
its property in the event the brokers find
customer for it within the period OF the
option Is $50 per square foot. which would
aggregate $666.3O0.
The entire area of the property contains
20,210 square feet with broad frontage on
two streets. In the event of a sale the
university will hasten the execution of the
plans that have been made for the erection
Of buildings suitable for its use on the
property acquired by it recently and located
on 18th street south of the State Depart
meut,
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partment of Agriculture, and Francis E.

partment Of Agriculture, and Francis E.
Leupp commissioner Of Indian affairs.
The tip was given out after the confer
ence that the Senate may not be- so right
after all, and that 1t Is considered that
there Is law for the action of Secretary
Hitchcock. A further conference on the
subject was to follow at the Department
of Agriculture.
The official primarily responsible for the
order. 1t is said, was Mr.. Pinchot. who
represented to the President certain things
as to the lands In question, especially their
value as forest reserves. Mr.. Pinc1lot put
the matter SO strongly to the President that
the latter took it up with Secretary Hitch
cock, which resulted in the much-criticised
order of withdrawal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Bank Robber Gets Long Term.

GREAT BEND. Kan, December 2o.-Jo-
seph s. Kerns. the former Chicago dry
goods clerk and newspaper man captured
here recently after holding up local bank
in daylight, was arraigned yesterday.
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the
state penitentiary for term of from ten
" Iwenty-one years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Building Permits Issued.

A building permit was issued by Building
Inspector Ashford today to B. B. Earnshaw
for one two-story frame and iron ware
house at 1901 18th street southeast Builders.
William Yost & Bro. Estimated cost, S., co.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
SALARIES OF MEMBERS.
Senator Gallinger Opens Fight in Sen
ate for Increase.

Senator Gallinger has opened the fight in
the Senate for an increase in the salaries
of members of Congress. which movement
was defeated recently in the House. He
introduced today an amendment to the Leg
islative, executive and judicial appropria-.
ton bill providing for an increase to $500
annually of the salaries of senators. repre-
sentatives and delegates in Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Vice President of seaboard Elected.

NEW YORK, December 20.-At a meeting
of the directors Of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway Company. 1. Sewer was elected
second vice president in charge of trafhc
He will have his headquarters at Norfolk.
Mr.. Sewer succeeds E. F. Cost, who re-
signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
THE NUPTIALS ARE OFF
STRANGE STORY ABOUT A BRIDE
GROOM THAT WAS TO BE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MARION, Ind, December 2O.-Instead Of
being led to the altar last night as happy
BRIDE Miss Grace Searles, prominent in
society, and a daughter Of F. M. Searles,
ex-superintendent of public schools. is pros
trated with grief, and Burr York of ST.
Louis, who was to have claimed her hand
Is missing after endeavoring to offer ex-
plantations of a story told by Miss Bertha
Day, pretty twenty-two-year-old girl Of
st. Louis, who arrived here yesterday after
noon but four hours before the time ap-
pointed for the ceremony.
The wedding was to have been brilliant
social event, and many invitations had been
sent out. The marriage license had been
issued and the minister engaged. A num-
Der of out-of-town guests had already ar
rived and many gifts had been presented
to the prospective BRIDE when the an
nouncement was made of a sudden post
ponement of the wedding.
Arriving here in the afternoon Miss Day
anxiously sought information as to whether
she had come In time to stop the ceremony,
and she at once sought an interview with
the father Of Miss Searles. She was much
affected, and between sobs related how
York had won her love and confidence and
had promised to make her his bride.
Met York in Cincinnati.
SQe Sa1Q IHdC Sne naQ met Ork TWO years
ago when she was employed in a depart
ment store at Cincinnati, which Is the home
Of her mother. and that after he had moved
to st. Louis he proposed marriage and
asked her to come to that city to become
his wife. She went to st. Louis, but upon
her arrival she claims that York suggested
a postponement of the ceremony, and she
says that 1t was never performed, despite
numerous promises. although he introduced
hor wit fO friends ho
known in st. Louis as Mrs. York. York
had held a position as cashier in a large
downtown st. Louis cafe.
After the girls story Mr.. Searles con-
fronted York with the evidence. York ad-
mitted that he was once engaged to the
girl, but declared that the engagement had
been broken
Mr.. Searles Immediately asked for a post
ponement of the wedding until he could
conduct a further investigation. and it was
said today that the wedding probably will
never take place. York had left the Searies
home and disappeared Miss Searles is
confined to her bed with grief.
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No Connection Whatever.

continued and a large force Of clerks with
books and documents were in the outer
room waiting to be called.
No Connection Whatever.
NEW YORK. December 20.-Secretary
John c. Mccall Of the New York Life In
surance Company today denied that there
was to be any connection or business un-
derstanding whatever between the New
York Life Insurance Company and the
North American Insurance Company. He
said: THE organizers of the company are.
the service of the New York Life, but they
all left our employ to enter upon this new
venture. We have absolutely no agreement
or understanding with them to handle any
business that comes to us In excess OF the
Armstrong law limitations, as has been
inttmated."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
system Claimed to be Safe.

Reviewing various tables of statistics as
to the life of the various forms Of notes
and arguments for and against credit cur
rency the report says:
lowing to our constantly increasing pop
ulation and constantly expanding business
provision must be made for a large annual
increase.
This increase cannot be silver tn any
form for we shall not purchase another
ounce Of bullion and 1t would be necessarily
expensive even If we could rely upon an
adequate supply Of gold
"Our present bond secured currency.
while safe, is just as expensive as gold
and bears no relation whatever to business
needs, being bond speculation scheme,
pure and simple.
''The true credit currency. protected as
provided in this measure, being as good as
gold itself, adapts itself always and under
all circumstances to the ever varying needs
of the people and is as economical as
sound credit can be in any form.
"A single conclusion alone is left and
that is that we need and must have and
will have sooner or later credit currency
protected by proper reserve and redeem
able on demand in gold coin. That the pro-
posed currency Is safe beyond any per
adventure the committee feels confident.
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Grand Jury Goes Ahead.

The grand jury continued the examina-
ton of witnesses In the investigation which
that body is making of New York Life In
surance affairs. Witnesses before 1t were
Edmund D. Randolph. treasurer Of the
company. and NJ M. Madison. chief book
keeper in the treasurers office. Inquiry into
the so-called Prussian bond scandal was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

To Pay Capitol Employees.
President Roosevelt today signed the Joint
resolution which gave to the officers and
employees of the Senate and House their
salaries for December on the goth of the
month.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska presented
some constituents from his state, among
them being Edward R. Sizer. postmaster of
Lincoln. Another western visitor was G.
F. Humbert, proprietor of the Bisbee
(Ariz. Miner. Mr.. Humbert brought along
with him greetings for the President from
a large number of former Rough Riders
among them being Jack Foster, who was
a bugler for the regiment.
Representative-elect Peter A. Porter, from
the thirty-fourth district of New York, who
defeated Mr.. Wadsworth for reelection is
in the city for a few days. Today he called
at the White House and paid his respects
to the President.
Criticised Withdrawal Order.
AS the result of a long conference at the
White House this morning it is probable
that the administration officials charged
in the Senate yesterday with violating the
law in Withdrawing from allotment nearly
1000. 600 acres of land belonging to the Five
Civilized Tribes of the Indian Territory
will endeavor to furnish the Senate with
information that puts different aspect on
the matter.
In conference with the President this
morning were Secretary Hitchcock, who
was roundly scored in the Senate yesterday:
Clifford Pinchot, chief forester OF the De-
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WOULD PREVENT PANIC
ADVANTAGES CLAIMED FOR A
CREDIT CURRENCY.
Report Submitted to the House Of
Representatives, by Chair
man Fowler.

Chairman Fowler Of the House committee
on banking and currency submitted to the
House today his report on the credit cur
rency bill agreed upon by the committee.
The report reiterates the committees asser-
tons that handbook credits are identical
with banknote credits. and that it should be
at the option Of the depositor Of a bank to
say whether he shall have current credit of
the bank or book subject to his check.
The report continues:
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