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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
POLICE FILL DRAGNET
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS ARRESTED
ALL OVER RUSSIA.

ST PETERSBURG, December 3.-Act-
ing on information by a traitor, the po-
lice have during the last few days captured
over q hundred leaders and members OF the
St. Petersburg military organization of the
social democrats, who were conducting a
propaganda in the army and navy. Among
those taken into custody was the editor OF
a secretly published paper entitled the Bar
racks. twenty-five soldiers and several
women.
The police also arrested many members
of an important group of terroristic social
revolutionists and captured, according
to report, a list Of twenty-seven high
officials, who had been sentenced to death
Finally, 1t is asserted, that the police ac-
cidentally obtained Information which
frustrated a plot to blow up number
of persons at conference which was to
be held in the near future.
Arrested at Moscow.
The recent arrests of members Of the
military organization which was respon-
sible for the Sveaborg and Kronstadt out
break and the mutinies on board warships
of the Baltic squadron in August, have
been reported from various places in the
interior, notably at Moscow, to which city
the central committee was transferred after
the police had twice broken up the head
quarters at Wilma.
Six officers including Colonel Klopoff,
who had distinguished themselves in their
respective services, were captured while
holding a conference at Moscow. Lieut..
Emil Janof, who was executed at Svea-
borg fortress in August for participation
in the mutiny, also was a member of this
organization.
The propaganda in the army and navy
is now the chief work of the so-called ma
jority faction Of the social democrats,
which after the civilian instructions of
last winter had been crushed by military
force decided that the government could
only be overthrown by subverting the
army. The minority faction, which is now
numerically stronger than the majority
faction. has foresworn violence and has
adopted resolutions in favor of purely
factions are now virtually independent.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Cloudy Tonight, Possibly Rain; Tues
day Fair and Colder.


Forecast till pm. Tuesday-For the
District of Columbia, cloudy tonight, pos
sibly rain. Tuesday fair and colder; fresh
southerly winds.
For Maryland, rain tonight. Tuesday
fair, except snow or rain in mountain dis
tricts; colder; fresh southerly winds, be-
coming westerly.
FOR virginia, clearing tonight, warmer in
extreme northern portion. Tuesday fair
and colder; fresh southerly, shifting to
westerly winds
Weather conditions and general forecast
Inc kansas storm of Sunday morning has
moved to northern Wisconsin and increased
in strength. 1t has been attended by I'M
usually high temperatures for the season
and general rain east of the Mississippi,
snow in Minnesota, the DakotaS and north
ern Wisconsin. Areas of high pressure &C.
cupy the Canadian maritime provinces and
the British northwest, respectively, and a
second area of low pressure is central over
the southern plateau.
Unsettled weather with rain Is probable
tonight and Tuesday in the lower lake re-
gion and the northern portion of the middle
Atlantic states, and rain is probable to-
night in the Ohio valley and the southern
portion of the middle Atlantic states.
Tuesday will be somewhat colder In all
parts of this forecast district.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be brisk southeast to south: on
the south Atlantic coast fresh to brisk
southwesterly, and the east gulf coast
fresh northwesterly.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Pensacola. Las; Du-
buque. LOO; La Crosse, 1O4; Chattanooga,
1.22 Nashville, 100: Atlanta, 1.10; Macon,
LIS; Birmingham, 152; Meridian, 1.46, AL
pena, 102; Admission, 1.S4
During the twenty-four hours ending at
a. m. Sunday: Vicksburg, Log; Memphis,
LA; Cairo, 226; Little Rock, 1872; Omaha,
1O1.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh southeast to east
Banks.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. PAT am. and $50 pm.
high tide, $50 am. and 1874 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 7:1s am; sun sets. 4:4s
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 7:19 am.
Moon rises, $40 pm.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and eXtinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and conditions Of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, 36; condi-
ton, IL. Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature.
30; condition at north connection, 20; con-
dition at south connection, II. Georgetown
distributing reservoir, temperature, 35; con-
dition at inf1uent gatehouse, %: condition
at effluent gatehouse, 30. Washington city
reservoir. temperature, SO: condition at in
fluent, 60; condition at eff1uent, 80.
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APPEALS TO THE FARMERS.
The Red Cross Asks for Aid for Dis
tressed Chinese.

The offer of E. A. Hartman to President
Roosevelt to transport on his steamship
lines all supplies delivered at San Francis
co, and intended to relieve famine sufferers
in China, has opened the way for the Amer
Jean Red Cross to make an appeal direct to
the farmers of the country to provide corn
and wheat. The appeal for money contribu-
tons has been effective. but 1t is believed
the greater good would come from gifts Of
grain now that the transportation question
has been met.
Already the Red Cross officials in this
city have suggested to Governor Cummins
Of Iowa that he ask the farmers of that
state to make grain contributions. The call
upon the governors had not been made gen.
erai for the reason that the Red Cross Of
ficials were waiting to see whether 1t would
be declared legal to use the army transport
service to convey grain to the Orient.
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THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
It May Be Ready for Report by Jan
uarY Is.

The various subcommittee of the House
committee on rivers and harbors have been
engaged during the Christmas recess In
considering the proposed river and harbor
bill, and Chairman Burton is now occupied
in considering their recommendations. 1t is
his opinion that the bill will be in position
to be reported to the House by the middle
Of January, but so far no summary Of its
contents is possible. Among the more i'm
portant items which it is almost sure to
carry are appropriations Of about $6,OOO,-
coo each for new $500 lock, and for
alternating channels in the Detroit river
1t is also quite certain that somewhat
similar sum will be secured for deepening
the harbor at Boston, and that liberal sub
plies for the Delaware and Mississippi riv-
ers will be voted There Is an effort on
foot to increase the annual appropriation
for the Mississippi to 5000, 600, and it may
succeed
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with what has been accomplished; but SUP,
pose you go back couple OF thousand Of
years and compare the state of the world
note great changes along the line of prog
ress for the good OF humanity. During the
last quarter of century the greatest prog
ress along certain lines has been made that
the world has ever seen. Take the exist.
ence of The Hague tribunal, the peace cons
ference. The world has consented to accept
the belief that there is a wiser way to seta
tie differences OF nations than by the arS
bitrament of war. Out Of the unrest in thd
world Is to come a harmonious relations
Ship
The bishop predicted that within the next
five years great changes for the better
would come to the oriental nations as e
result Of coming in contact with Christians
nations and peoples.
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WILL NOT DECLINE.
Bryan Says That No One Could Do
Such a Thing.

LINCOLN, Neb.. December 31-William
]. Bryan said Saturday that in an inter-
view with him at Topeka. Kan. he had
been quoted as saying. referring to his
possible candidacy for president:
mo one would decline a nomination of
that kind"
Mr.. Bryan said to that extent the Topeka
interview was incorrect. He insisted that
he had nothing to add to the statement
given out by him In London several months
ago and repeated several times since, name
ly:
HE does not think that the time has
come for him to announce that he will
be a candidate or to announce that he will
not be candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

THE COURT RECORD.
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard.
Pierce agt. Pierce; re-referred to exam
liner: complainant's solicitor, w. E. Am
brose; defendants solicitor, ]. A. Toomey.
Doran agt. Doran; sale ratified nisi; COM
plainant's solicitor, J. E.. Mentally
Traders National Bank agt. Murphy; re-
ceivers ordered to make distribution of
funds; compliments solicitors, Gordon &
Gordon.
Crimmins agt. Doyle; leave to file amend
ed bill granted; compliments solicitors, W.
E. Ambrose, c. H. Merillat, E. L. Schmidt,
Lester & Price; defendants solicitor, B. T.
Doyle.
Prairie agt. Prairie; divorce a vim mat
granted and custody of child awarded to
complainant (by Chief Justice CIabaugh)
compliments solicitor, Campbell Caring
ton; defendants solicitor, Geo. c. Cert
man.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2-Justice Anderson.
Brainert agt. Albright; Judgment on YER
dict for defendent at plaintiffs cost; plain
TIL S attorneys, Gordon & Gordon and p A.
Bowen, tr.; defendenat's attorneys, Worth
ington, Head & Frailey.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Chief Justice Cla-
baugh
In re George P. Newton; hearing on dis
charge fixed for January Is.
PROBATE COURT-Jusace Gould.
Estate OF Frederick Stutz; will dated
April ., 1903, filed; attorney, E. H. Jackson
..s'"ee VI JonH r. SULLIVAN; petition for
letters OF administration filed; attorneys
Hufty & Hufty.
In re Eta c. Preinkert; petition to ap-
point guardian filed; attorney. w. w. bride.
Estate of Charles r. Vernon; will dated
October "a, 1905, filed.
Estate Of James Storey; order extending
time to settle bill of exceptions.
Estate of William H. Yerkes; will dated
december 4, 1906, filed, with petition for
probate; attorney, J. J. Darlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Marine Band Concert.

The last of a series of concerts given this
winter by the United States Marine Band
was given last evening at the New National
Theater, and the audience showed its great
appreciation of the good playing by re-
peated applause, which was cheerfully re-
sponded to by numerous encores The So
loists of the evening were Ole ]. May, Mr..
Mueller, who was accompanied by Norman
Daily. The 'Song to the Evening Star"
from ''Tannhauser." and Mendelssohn' 8
Spring Song were received with great en-
thusiasm.
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Will of Charles b. Vernon.

BY the terms of the will of Charles n
Vernon. dated October "a. 1906 and FLED
today for probate. his personal estate l&
bequeathed to his widow. Mrs. Fannie Il.
Vernon. She is also to have a life interest
in house No. 400 street southwest and
a dwelling at Falls Church. Va. At hen
death the real estate is to go to Laura ",
Montgomery and Ella G. Hunt, daughtefa
of the deceased. c. Clinton James is named
as executor.
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Court-Martial Sentence Approved

Private William Buckley. Troop F, 9Th
Cavalry. having been tried by general
court-martial convened at Fort Myer, Va,
and found guilty of desertion, was sentenced
to be dishonorably discharged, FORGETTING
all pay and allowances due him and to be
confined at hard labor for two years. The
sentence has been approved by the depart
ment commander,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Brings Suit for Maintenance.

Suit for maintenance was today filed In
the District Supreme Court by Maude l.
James against Alexander Silas James. 9
messenger in the government printing ONCE
The couple were married May 8. 1906 and
Mrs James declares her husband left hel
shortly after the ceremony, and has no
since contributed to her support. Attorne!
L. Melendez King appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Blacks. I
McKfttrick
WORLD GROWING BETTER,
Bishop Potter Takes Optimistic View
of Future

NEW YORK, December 31.-Bishop Henry
c. Potter preached last night at Christ
Church, Broadway and list street, taking
his text from Isaiah xl:30-31: And the
young men shall not utterly fail, but they
shall have their strength renewed" He
said in part:
when the old year dies the tendency Of
the human mind is to be pessimistic. When
you look back over the progress of the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

further was said officially regarding the
preference Of military charges against the
men until last week, when the acting sec
rotary Of war called on Gen. McCasker for
a report as to what. II anything, had been
done in that direction.
Inquiry About Ended.
Secretary Taft has received telegram
from Assistant Attorney General Purdy,
who, with Major Blocksom, is at Browns
vile, collecting evidence against the men,
bers of the 25th Infantry for use in the
prospective Senate debate on the question,
saying that he has examined large num-
Der OF witnesses and expects to conclude the
examination today or tomorrow.
Senators Culberson of Texas and Daniel OF
Virginia evidently intend to take part in the
Brownsville debate in the Senate They were
both at the War Department this forenoon
and each had conference with Judge Ad-
vocate General Davis in regard to the mil
itary laws and regulations bearing on the
question of discharges without honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
E. II. Hartman Slightly Ill.

NEW YORK, December 31-Edward III.
Hartman Is reported to be slightly Ill at
Arden, where he is spending the holidays.
His condition, however, is said TO be not at
all serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Absolute Divorce Granted.

Chief Justice Clabaugh today granted an
absolute divorce to Charles A. Prairie FROM
Exaena Prairie. The custody of the child
Of the couple is granted to the husband
Attorney Campbell Darlington represented
the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
BASKET BALL AT ANNAPOLIS.
Will Play Carroll Institute Team
January IL.

special Dlspatcn TO Inc Star
ANNAPOLIS, Md, December 31.-Basket
ball was inaugurated as a regular sport at
the Naval Academy Saturday by a match
game between the blacks and the whites,
two teams of midshipmen. A large audience
was present, including Admiral Sands, su-
perintendent of the academy, and Capt.
Colvocoresses, commandant of midshipmen.
The game made itself popular from the
start. The blacks, captained by Norton.
quarterback Of the foot ball team, won
over the whites, captained by Midshipman
Holden. by score of IS to IL. The whites
took the lead in the first part of the game,
mainly on account of the excellent shoot
ing of McKittrick, but were overhauled
toward the close of the half which ended,
blacks, z; white, 8. In the second half the
fast and accurate work of Norton, Green
and Stephenson pushed the blacks to the
front. The players and positions were:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
HOWAbOut BLANK BOOKS

for the new year? Our bindery
is splendidly equipped for ruling
and binding blank books of all
kinds to order. Phone 45o7.
Geo.E.HOward, 7lA 18th st.
de29-d, eSu,14
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NO FUNERAL P0MP
FOR Mr., CASSATT
Continued from First Page.)


Mr.. McCrea is a different type of man
from the dead president. and those who
know him best say that if he is chosen
to head the system there will be an i'm
mediate change in many OF the methods
that have been in vogue under the CaSsatt
regime 1t is also predicted that, In the
event of Mr. McCrea's elevation, several
men who have held choice berths will be
affected.
Close friends say that Mr.. McCrea has
a greater respect for public opinion than
had Mr.. Cassatt His ability Is generally
admitted. 1t being said that he knows the
system better than any man now IN the
service of the corporation. However, the
majority of the directors are still subject
to the Cassatt influence. 1t Is declared, and,
therefore. it is possible that Mr.. Rea will
be chosen. The suggestion that Capt. John
p. Green, first vice president Will De pre-
NOTED is not taken seriously. Capt. Green
will reach the retiring age In year, and II
has been understood. since Henry Tatnall
resigned the presidency of the Franklin Ma
tional Bank to become vice president and
treasurer. that Mr.. TatnaH Will take Ills
place in 1908
Interest in Mr.. Cassatt's Will.
Considerable interest was manifested yes
terday in Mr.. Cassatts will. which will
probably be opened today after the funeral.
1t is now believed that his fortune is be-
tween sc. 600, 600 and $4,000. 600 and that the
greater part OF IL Will De lelt W TIC Wioo"
His close friends said yesterday that he
had also provided literally for his children,
Capt Edward B. Cassatt. u s. A; Robert
Kelso Cassatt and Mrs. w. Plunkett Stew
art
1t is not believed that Mr.. Cassatts char
liable beuuests if there are any, will be
large. The will. it is said. gives most of
Mr. Cassatts stock holdings in railroads
to Robert K. Cassatt. who was interested
with his father in one or two railroad ven
lures
Mr. Cassatt carried about 100000 in life
insurance He was financially interested
In the Equitable Life and he carried
500, 600 policy in that concern. This policy,
on the ffteen-year ordinary life plan, was
taken out in 1899. The premiums have
amounted to $50. 054.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

OICt OF lHt OF the currency,
Washington. October "a, 1909.
Notice is hereby given to all persons who may
bave claims against the Peoples Savings Bank
Of Washington, d. c.. that the same must be pre-
scented to John W. Schofed, receiver, with the
legal proof thereof, within three months from this
date. or they may be disallowed.
WILLIAM b. RIDGELY,
no13m,12 Comptroller OF the Currency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF METROPOLIS BUILD
ing Association. No. S, are hereby notified that
there will be held election at the office Of
said association: corner OF Pa. ave: and ID
street Sc, Wednesday. January 2, AID. 1907,
between the hours Of pm. and pm, to Ali
the vacancy IN the office OF secretary Of said
association occssioned by the death Of Henry b.
Trip. All stockholders earnestly requested
TO attend said election. No proxies allowed.
CHARLES T. WoRTHINGToN,
dele-i5t Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

EoTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
shareholders Of the Second National Bank Of
Washington. ID. c.. for the election Of directors
for the ensuing year. will be held at the bank
on Tuesday. January S, 1907, between the hours
OF II O'Clock and O'Clock pm.
JOHN 9. ECkL0FF, Cashier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

OFFICE OF MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. No.
COZ Penn. ave. NV, Washington, Dec. 4, 1905
Policy holders are notified that the Managers
have ordered paid to the members a return Of
savings according 10 the value OF each policy De-
cembeT 81, 1905. Renewals for 1907 are PAYABLE
10 the Company at the same time at the rate Of
one per ceDtum on the premium notes, md POLL
CIES MUST BE PRESENTED that payments
may be entered thereon. Policies expire on the
last Monday in December (3lst instant). Please
attend early and avoid the crowd.
L. PIERCE B0TELER. Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The annual meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Washington Mar
ket Company will be held at the office Of the
company, in Center market, on 7th st. NV, in
the city OF Washington, D. c., at IL O'Clock noon
January. 1907, TO elect thirteen directors to
serve the ensuing year; to vote on resolutions to
consolidate and refund the outstanding bonds of
the company and provide for future snt
improvements or floating Indebtedness BY author
ling an issue Of bonds to the amount Of Three
Hundred Thousand Dollars, secured by a deed Of
trust on the property and franchise OF the coni-
pany, and TO act any other matter within the
powers OF the corporation that may be brought
before the meeting.
EDWARD n. TINKER, President.
FRANK G. WILKINS, Secretary.
Washington. d. O.. December 10. 1906
Hai aod aSu
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-15
The Alternative.

The doctor had been called to see pitmans wife. On coming down from her room the doctor said to the hus- band: Well, Geordy. I'm glad to say there isn't very much wrong with your wife. It's case of too much blood. and we'll try an old fashioned remedy. Just get a leech at the chemists aud put it on her. and l believe you'll find her better when call in the morning." Next day the doctor called again and. meeting the husband. who was q bit of sportsman, like many of his kind, said: And how's your wife this morn ing. Geordy: Better, I expect" "Nai, man, but she's worse," replied Geordy Worse" exclaimed the do tor. But did you do as I told you last night?" Well, not exactly. for couldna get ieech. so put the ferret r bed wi 'er." London Tatler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-15
MEMS WEAR BARGAINS

interest discussed, although nothing of special importance came before the meeting.
 The appearance of Thalheimer's cigar stand and soda fountain on Main street is being improved very mate rially by some changes which are be- ing made in the interior of the place. No new furniture has been added. but the cigar counter and the soda foun- tain have been changed about and the change is much for the better.
 Pearl Peavey and her brother-in- law, Charles Peavey, negroes, who have been i'll at their home, 1905 Cum street. with smallpox, were released from quarantine Thursday afternoon by Sanitary Officer Currie. Owing to existing circumstances at the time the woman was taken i'll it was impos. s;ble to move her to the pest house, and hence it was necessary to quaran- tine both cases in the house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-15
AMUSEM ENT9.
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EDWIN M. WHITNEY,

Edwin M. Whitney made the hit of the evening. His vocal numbers charmed the audience, To say that his readings and impersonations pleased would be to express it too mildly His humor was delicate and refined, his interpretation of char. acter by facial expression wonderful He was equally at home in negro, Irish and Yankee dialect and his juvenile selections were gems. He took the audience by storm, being re- called again and again. As warm a welcome as a Waverley audience can give will be his when he again ap- pears here.-Belmont (Mass.) Bull letin. At the Elks theater Tuesday March 20.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-15
BRIEF MENTION.
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Dr. E. A. Payne is home from Little Rock.
 Edgar Brewster was out of the city Thursday on business.
 H. B. Ponell of England was Pine Bluff visitor Wednesday and Thurs day.
 J. s. Beery of Tyler spent Wed. nesday and Thursday in Pine Bluff on business.
 F. P. I.add was up from I.add Wed nesday evening and registered at the Trulock
 Sam c, Scull was down from Little Rock Wednesday evening and stayed over Thursday.
 J. w. Isom of Rison visited friends and transacted business here Wednes- day and Thursday.
 J. B. Trulocll left Wednesday for Fl Reno, Okla. on visit to MT. and Mrs. R. s. Trulock.
 A. J. Cockrofter was up from Star City Wednesday evening and regis tered at the Arlington.
 w. s. Mead came up from from Til. lar Wednesday evening and spent
 w. s. Conner came in from Arkan- sas City Wednesday evening and reg istered at the Antlers. Thursday in Pine Bluff.
 J. B. Zanone was down from Little Rock "Wednesday and transacted business here Thursday.
 w. D. Brouse of Sheridan spent Wednesday and Thursday in Pine Bluff transacting business.
 W. IT, Jackson came in from Hot