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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Edward Welsh Arraigned at Hagers-
noe town Today.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERsTowN, Md. February 2s.-Ed-
ward Welsh, charged with the murder of
John p. Moody at Frostburg, Md, last fall.
WAS placed on trial here today, the case
having been removed to Hagerstown from
Allegany county. The entire morning ses-
sion was employed in procuring a jury and
swearing the witnesses.
Welsh and Moody were both employed In
the mines near Frostburg. The miners are
said to be backing up the fight to save the
life of Welsh. who is being defended by
Benjamin A. Richmond and former State
Senator David j. Lewis of Cumberland and
Col Buchanan Sehley of Hagerstown.
States Attorney Wilson of Cumberland is
being assisted in the prosecution by Archi-
bald A Young and Robert II. Gordon of
Cumberland and States Attorney Long of
HagerStown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
TWELVE MINERS DEAD.
Victims of Gas Explosion at the Piper
Mines.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. February 2s.-Pas-
sengers arriving here today from points
near the Piper mines. where gas explo-
sion occurred late yesterday afternoon, re-
port that twelve miners are dead. seven
fatally hurt and half a dozen Others badly
injured.
Officials of the Little Cahaiba Mining Com
pany. which operates the Piper mines, have
gone to the scene. but have sent in no re-
ports as yet, and the local offices of the
company are without additional fnforma-
tion.
State Mine Inspector M NJ. Kufrner also
went TO the scene of the disaster today
The names of only six dead have been Sc
cured SO far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
BERTHE CLAICHE'S TRIAL.
Further Details of the Life of the De-
fendant

NEW YORK, February 2s.-When the
trial of Berthe Claiche for the murder OF
Emil Gerdron was resumed today the eX-
tent to which policemen were interested In
protecting from exposure in the courts the
sort of life Berthe Claiche had lived was
again the main feature of interest in the
testimony.
Henry Broueck, patrolman, said that
Berthe Claiche met him in the street a few
days before the shooting and asked him to
arrest Gerdron on a charge of assault. She
told him that Gerdron had beaten her and
threatened to kill her. When the officer
told her that Gerdron might get a six
months sentence for beating her she said,
according to the witness, Whats the use
of that for when he comes out he will kill
me? l had better kill him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
MR, MORGAN bAFFLEO
Witness Cromwell Refuses to
Answer Many Questions.
PROBING iSTHMIAN AFFAIRS
Committee Cverrules the Alabama
Senator.
LATTER COMMENTS ON LoCKJAW
Monetary Agreement With Panama
Discussed-Hearing Adjourned
Until Tomorrow Morning.

When the Senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals convened today Senator Nor
gan was not prepared for nearly half an
hour to take up his examination of William
Nelson Cromwell. He spent the time read
ing the record. When lie resumed the in
quiry was in relation to the plan for the
Americanization of the Panama canal. Mr..
Cromwell said his reply would be the same
as he had made yesterday, that professional
secrets were involved. He said he entered
the employ of the new Panama Canal Com
pany in 1895 and the employment still eX-
iats.
Question after question were asked by
Mir. Morgan, and the witness replied to
each one: II make the same reply Another
line was taken up concerning the scheme,
and TO all of these inquiries Mr.. Cromwell
replied invariably: Whatever knowledge l
acquired was gained in my professional ca
n ri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
BALFoUR AND CHAMBERLAIN.
Sally in Commons on Illness Causes
Merriment

LONDON, February 2s.-In consequence
of the Illness of both Arthur j. Balfour and
Joseph Chamberlain, the latter being con-
fined to his bed by an attack of influenza,
Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith
agreed, in the house of commons this af-
ternoon, to an adjournment of the fiscal
debate fixed for tomorrow.
Mr.. Asqnith, amid shouts of laughter re-
marked that the debate, In their absence.
would be equivalent to a performance of
Hamlet In the absence of not only the
Prince of Denmark, but also Of the ghost.
He would not presume to allocate the parts
between the twain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
for on the ground that 1t involves a privi-

for on the ground that 1t involves a privi-
legged communication.
How privileged?" asked Mr.. Morgan
who began line of questions which in
var!ably We're answered by Mr. Cromwell
with the statement: IL make the same re-
ply"
AT Il o'clock Mr. Morgan asked for an
adjournment until pm. but he was over
ruled. He then went to the Senate cham
ber and other members of the committee
resumed the inquiry concerning the none
tary- arrangement.
At 1850 o'clock the committee adjourned
until 1890 o'clock tomorrow when Mr..
Morgan will again examine Mr. Cromwell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28

ington thought the alleged act should not
lr considered tcecs UfoCs edtDgS on the first
iIt tmcEt The court ruied TO admit the
cheek, saying taat The question would prop
cIiy arise Under the second indictment. The
court held that the district attorney had
The privilege ot deciding when the check
should Ee Introduced
Other checks Identified and admitted were
as follows. January -. 1902. S}3l.1S. April
10, 1902 SiiS36: September II. 1902,
81 0i2SS. each having been drawn by the
International Time Reading Company,
payable TO George +. Green. The indorse-
monts and stamps showed that tLey had
been deposited ty Green with the Knick-
erhOcker Trust Company OF New York. In
passing upon each the witness said the
sums represented commissions due Green
for the sale OF clocks and auxiliary mechan-
isms to the Post Office Department. other
checks showing sales Of Bundy machines
TO different post offices were presented The
witness could not say that the specific
amounts therein named represented COM
missions due Green. Mr.. Willard. how
ever. reiterated his statement that Mr..
Green received commission on all sales
made to the Post Office Department
In reference TO certain letters Introduced
by the government the defense admitted
that Mr.. Green knew that Mr.. Beavers
was chief OF the division OF salaries and
allowances during the period covered by
the alleged acts set forth in the indictment
and that there, was spondence be-
tween the two men during that time. but
not IN relation TO the purchase of Bundy
recorders.
Witness Cross-Examined.
Under cross-examinauon by Mr.. Staneh-
field the witness gave an account of the
method by which the commission of 10 per
cent on sale to the Post oHlce Department
was paid to Mr.. Green. The decision to
allow the commission. the witness said.
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
High License Bills Introduced.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
STATE HOUSE. ANNAPOLIS, Nd. Feb
ruary 1S.-Senator Claggett introduced a
high license bill for Bladensburg and Hy-
attsville, Prince George county, fixing the
yearly license at $500.
Mr.. Fenton introduced a bill to require
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
to station fagmen at crossings In Rockville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
EMPRESS DEATH REPORTED.

Victim of StaD.i-o in a Precarious
Condition.
Special Cahlegram to The Star
HONGKONG, February est is reported
that the empress dowager is dead.
kilograms received here from Nanchang
say that the subprefect is in precarious
condition from a wound received when he
was stabbed by Chinese Roman Catholic
convert. This stabbing is said to have been
the cause of the recent riot at Nanchang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Fierce Battle in Morocco.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. February 2s-A dispatch from
Melila, Morocco, says that fierce battle
between the troops Of the pretender and
those of the sultan is reported to have
taken place near Melila. The pretenderss
vizier and many Moors were killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Resignations Accepted.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, February 2s.-The
designations of Midshipmen Ridgely HUT
of New York and William cherney of Wis
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Postmaster Held for Embezzlement.

BUFFALO. N. T.. February 2s.-Post-
master Albert Hoerner of the West Seneca.
post Office was arrested today charged with
embezzling 5000 post office funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, February 2S.-Arrlved---
Princess Irene. from Genoa.
QUEENSTOWN. February 2S.--Arrived--
Ivernia. from Boston; Majestic. from New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Again Refused to Answer.

Then he asked several questions concern
ing the scheme and the witness said: Sen
ator. have declined to answer those ques-
tions so often that think had better get
a phonograph."
please remember that you are on the
stand and have been sworn" sharply said
Mr.. Morgan.
81 win remember" said the witness, s'and
1 declirfe to give the information asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-28
Witness Cross-Examined.

Continued on Second Page)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
ROOSEVELT ENDS OUTING.
White House Again Shelters Prssidsnt
and His Family.

and His Family.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The president
and Mrs. Roosevelt, with their two
children, Kermit and Archie returned
to Washington at II o'clock last nighd
from their visit to Pine Knob, va,l
where they have been staying since
Wednesday last. They were driven
Immediately to the white house.
The president and his family and Dr.
Rixey, who also accompanied him, oc-
cupied a private car attached to the
regular New Orleans express. Because
of the heavy holiday travel and the
bad weather, a heavy fog followed
the snowstorm Of yesterday, the train
was an hour and half late in reach
ing the city. AS soon as 1t came to q
stop the presidential party alighted and
walked along the train she'd to side
entrance, where they took their car
riages.
The presid ent seemed to be in spec
tally happy mood and cordially greeted
the crowd Of policemen and employees
who had awaited his coming. As he
left the station he shouted happy
new year" greeting to those gathered
about him. During the trip to Wash !
ireton he expressed himself as hsvina|
had delightful time and to have beeT
greatly benefited by his outing.
The wild turkey and other game
which the president had bagged durtnSl
his four days stay in the neighborhoe
Of Pine Knob, we're brought to Washy
in npton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
RESIGNS
FROM PRESIDENCY.
Head of New York Life Has
rendered Resignation and
1t Is Acceptc,
CLAIMS HIS HEALTH is POOR
Declares Misrepresentation and Mis-
quotation Of Papers During the In
surance Inquiry Has Been Cause of
His Break Down--John clafln Talk
ed of As HE Successor.

New York, jan 1.-The Times today
says: 1T was made known last night
upon excellent authority that John a.
Mccall resigned on Saturday the pres
idency of the New York Life 1nsur-
ance Company. The resignation was
reluctantly accepted by the trustees.
Official announcement of the resigna-
ton has been planned by the trustees
to be made next Tuesday, when the
annual statement Will be made public"
Mccall last night would not reply 10
the request that he confirm the report
of his resignation.
The report that Mccall has resigned
could not be confirmed today. but 1t is
expected his retirement will be an
nounced tomorrow
In his letter of resignation, Mccall
said. after long and careful considera-
tion he had felt II best to take such
step. In the months during which the
insurance controversy has affected the
New, York Life, he said, his peace Of
mind had suffered from the continuous
misunderstanding and misrepresenta-
tion OF his actions and distortion Of
facts and misquotation Of his utterances
by newspapers. He was not in good
health now, and felt it would be best
for himself and the company il he re-
signed the presidency. Protests were
made by several trustees against re-
ceiving the resignation and there was
evidently a desire on the part Of these
trustees that Mccall should still re-
tain the presidency. despite the de-
mands from outside the company for
his deposition. 1t made plain to these
trustees, however. that Mccall would
abide by his resignation and it was
then accepted, with appropriate ex-
pressions Of regret. All the trustees
We're pledged to secrecy until tuesday
next.
John Claf1in, the dry goods merchant
who is trustee of the New York Life
has frequently been spoken of as Nc
Calls successor, but 1t is by no means
certain that Claflin will accept the
office. Mccall. 1t is understood in
tends to leave town after Tuesday next
to take long rest. 1t is not i'm
probable that he will go to Europe for
awhile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
SUCCESS.

Hardin County Citizen.]
Justice may be long delayed but only
the fool will say that there is no JUS
tice. The eternal and immutable laws
of God were not made to sustain
wrong. No Rockefeller can pile dollars
high enough to make right Of wrong
or escape eternal justice. No sovereign
can build cannon fast enough to main
tain a government based on wrong.
No editor or nation Of editors can
write articles, long and embittered
fast enough to sustain might over
right. Financial foot pads may filch
and steal from their fellow men, within
or without the law, but there are no
churches with pews cushioned soft
enough, with bells that ring solemn
enough, or contribution boxes that ars
fat enough to save them from the eter-
nal laws Of justice.
Success! Poor devils, in few years
they will be cold and dead, eyeless,
dumb and deaf. At the close of the
account they will have succeeded to
the extent that they were right no
more, no less. Might and right will be
one and the same. A man may possess
riches and all the attendant pretensons
and yet, judged by time and eternity,
be as depraved and worthless and
wretched as the most deeply buried
victim of an orthodox hell. Success
cannot be part from right.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
"JIM" BAKER UNDER ARREST.
He is Accused Of Attempted Murder
Of Elmo BardweII at CIarinda,

OF GiIUO 0dFuW0t dI SIdTIUCds
Clarinda, Jan. John Baker. col
ored, who has been missing since he
was indicted OH IL charge of attempt
ing to murder Elmo Bardwell in May
1903, suddenly reappeared here and
was promptly arrested and placed In
jail to await trial.
Baker was heard of in this vicinity
several days ago, but kept In hiding.
Emboldened by the fact that no effort
was made to capture him, Baker finally
emerged upon the streets. Even then
he was not molested for some time.
Sheriff McCord and Deputy Charles
McDowall were out of town and 9TH
ers whose business 1t was to secure
the arrest Of Baker appeared 10th to
do II. FINALLY. G.. w. Young WAS siven
the warrant, but the arrest was made
by Tom Brooks, who turned Baker over
to Young.
Baker, prior to his assault upon Bard
WE'LL had served term in the peniten-
tiary for assaulting Charley Vance In
row at the depot. Bardwell. an ex-
press messenger, witnessed the assault
on Vance and was the main witness
for the prosecution at the trial. The
assault on Bardwell occurred after
Baker had served time. 1t was wit
messed by number of trainmen, de-
pot employees and Others which oc-
Cured on the afternoon of May 6,
1909
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01

Special to Times- Republican.
was indicted jointly with Roy Hull for
the killing of Daniel Leary at Tama or
the night OF November Ia, will not be
tried for murder This morning yourg
Hull, who pleaded guilty ut the last
ter moi court and thru whose test-
term of court and thru whose testi-
Gated, told the sheriff here that Conn
was innocent and that he alone was
responsible for the crime. He stated
further that Conn knew nothing about
the murder until after 1t was commit
ted and hand no hand in planning It,
As result Conn will be released
Hull, it will be remembered. was tried
In court In December and plead guilty.
Sentence was deferred by the court
until after trial of Conn, the extent to
which he was implicated having some
influence on the court In determining
the punishment OF Hull 1t is now
probable that when court convenes on
the Sth Conn will be discharged and
Hull will receive his sentence. Conns
Indictment was based entirely upon the
confession of Hull and 1t was gener-
ally believed that the case against him
was weak. 1t was said hat he would
have been able to prove a complete
alibi. Citizens here and at Tama will
be pleased to learn of COINS vindica-
tion.
The details Of the murder of Leary
are fresh In the minds OF Times-Re-
Publican readers. He was ftylaid and
slain while on his way home from work
on the night Of November II. Certain
admissions made by Hull led to his
arrest. 1t appears Hull killed Leary
out of revenge for alleged cruel treat
ment by Leary who was, foreman in
one of the departments at the paper
mill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01


speed tried to throw the auto eli & -,
but before he could get 1T going ID
properly they were clear across he
road, making another sharp turn nee
essary. This was kept up. without
slackening In the least. until they had
crossed the road four times, when the
front wheels were caught In deeper
rut throwing the machine into the
ditch. taking n complete somersault.
The driver Is probably fatally In
jured He was bleeding from the
mouth and rose from internal Injuries.
and at last reports was thought to be
In a dying condition. Mr.. Cady sus-
tanned a fracture OF the right arm and
two ribs. aside from being badly
Jared Mr. Gabeson Is badly injured
about the head and was unconscious
for nearly an hour-one eye Is now
completely swellcd shut Mr. Gullick
got off easiest with nothing more than
a badly bruised thunb and head.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
SWEPT By WAVE INTO SEA.
Captain and Mate of Schooner Die in
the Atlantic.

Captain and Mate of Schooner Die in
the Atlantic.
Woods Hole, Mass, Jan. IA great
wave reaching almost tidal proportions
rolled up Vineyard sound last night
and, overtaking the big five-masted
schooner Henry O. Barrett, tunbled
over the stern and swept overheard to
their death Captain Joshua Norton Of
Rockland, Me-, the commander of the
vessel, and his mate, James Conley, Of
st. John, N B. The wave jammed the
the felmsman against the wheel. after
smashing the yawl and davits. and
then ranging forward tore through the
spinnaker and jigger sails and carried
away the deckhouse. Captain Norton
and Mate Conley were standing to-
together near the stern.
The Barrett, which left Newport
News last Wednesday for Boston had
good weather until reaching Block Is
land. There she was oyertaken by yes
terday's storm. but as the wind was
favorable she kept on. She passed in
by Gay Head shortly after dark in
heavy sea.
The Barrett was abreast of Quick's
hole when the big wave came rolling
up the stern The helmsman stated
today that he heard Captain
Norton shout as the sea came up, we
are among the breakers," to which the
mate replied: NO, sir" Then the sea
3umbled aboard, completely flooding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
FUNERAL OF YERKES
Son of the Dead Mans Brother Re-
fused Admission to tho House Where
the Services Were Held-secures
Hack and Joins Funeral Procession.

fused Admission to the House Where
the Services Were Held-Secures
Hack and Joins Funeral Procession.
New York Jan. 1.-The funeral OF
Charles T. Yerkes took place from this
home today. The services We're con-
Quoted by a Quaker minister. They
were simple, and attenued only by the
members of the family and few close
FRIENDS of Yerkes. The body was
placed in the Yerkes irausoleu,n,
Greenwood cemetery. While the funer-
al was being conducted Charles Yerkes
of louisville, Pa. who is said to he q
son of Samuel Yerkes, a brother Of
the deceased. arrived and requested
permission 10 attend the o' sequles. but
was refused admission to the house.
Four coaches followed the hearse from
the home. The second was occupied
by Mrs. Yerkes. Wife of the dead man:
Yerkes daughter, Mrs. Bella Rondi-
nella and Clarence II. Knight, Yerkes'
former legal adviser. A block from the
house the procession was joined by a
hack In which was Charles Yerkes OF
Pennsylvania
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
BEGIN REVIVAL MEETINGS.
Eldora Church Societies Start Soul
Winning Campaign.
L., %, :

Special 10 lHIlCSs1sSPuOllSetu
Eldora, Jan. Last night occurred
the initial service of Eldora's three
weeks union Evangelistic meetings. al
the Congregational church with an
audience of 514 people, and we'll
trained choir of 4S voices, with
Musical Director Professor Holden as
leader and accompaniment Of the pipe
organ, piano, violins and other string
ed instruments Eldora will have fine
music assured for these meetings.
Professor Holden has beautiful
baritone voice while Evangelist Smith
is a powerful as we'll as sympathetic
tenor singer. These two voices blend
perfectly in the duets they sing so
often.
Evangelist Smith won the attention
Of his large audience from the first and
it is believed that he will thoroughly
revive the Christian people of Eldora
as we'll as bring many new people into
the various churches. A watch service
was held, after the regular evening
meeting between the hours of 10 and
12 and the church bells tolled out the
old year and chimed in the new.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-01
HITS AT LOBBYISTS
Governor Herrick in Message to Leg
isIature Appeals for Adjustment Of
the Lobby in the AssembIy-wouId
ostraciso the BlackmaiIer.

Columbus, o., Jan. 1.-The Ohio leg
islature convened today in seventy
seventh assembly.
Governor Herrick In his message to
the legislature earnestly appeals for the
abolishment of the lobby in Ohio, say
Ing it is neither possible nor desirable
to isolate members of the general as
sembly from the people Continuing.
he says:
"There is creature, however, who
more richly deserves the scorn and
contempt of men than the lobbyist. 1t
is he who is responsible for the So
called milking bills, introduced for the
purpose Of extorting money from the
special interests. He 1t is who often
brings the lobbyists in self defense to
the legislature. Acting very naturally
upon the law of representation and
desiring to protect Themselves from
threatened ruin, owners Of legitimate
industries or proprietors of proper and
lawful businesses are often compelled
to send representatives to the legisla-
ture to watch the progress of threaten
ed attacks upon their private interests
by those whose sole motive Is to arouse
anxiety. No legislation will reach this
situation. The sole remedy for it lies
in the wholesome contempt which all
members Of the legislature should feel
and show towards those who dare to
engage in this pernicious practice. l
speak of this evil because it is urged
as an excuse for the lobby, and there
ought not to be any excuse for the
lobby"
Among other recommendations Her
rick urges an amendment of the cleo
ton laws making primary elections for
nominations Of all county and munici-
pal officers compulsory.