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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
,ase and seems to be amused and pained at

case and seems to be amused and pained at
times.
She was aroused yesterday. however.
when she had read to her the story OF the
discovery Of the secret chamber, in which
all sorts of alleged mysterious stun was
kept The speculation that ran riot over
this find connected 1t to all sorts OF dime
novel conclusions and led many to indulge
In stories OF buccaneers, smugglers, shop
lifters, highwaymen and even counterfeit
ers There was lot told of strange visit
ors to the place in years past. some Of
whom were men OF evident refinement and
others who were out at elbows.
What lot of lies.' said Mrs Stanton.
TO a friend in her confidence as she heard
all this read. It's shame for the police
to say that my house was a den Of thieves.
That room was no secret room at all. 1t
was simply a. store room and the accumu-
lations Of years are there. A good deal
of the silverware that was found was given
to me by my grandmother. Some I got
when 1 was married and the rest has been
gathered throughout the many years."
Voices Her Suspicion.
'Do you know who killed your daughter?'
this friend says, was then asked
Yes"
who was it?'
- (naming a mani or some one he
got to do 1t for him."
Mrs. Stanton was asked about the stories
of the strange men who were seen going
into her house and she was asked II such
visitors did go there.
Yes. that's So" was the old woman g
answer. but she would not discuss tho visi-
tors further. She was asked about her feel-
ings toward her daughter and she said:
II did love Alice. Why should any per-
son say that didn't love her?'
Mysterious Sandbags.
Strangest Of al the articles found in the
house were the two sandbags that were
discovered in a little closet between the
kitchen and the parlor. These sandbags
were evidently fashioned by some one who
was no novice in the art of making them.
They were made of stout flannel and the
little trick of sewing up the end SO that 1t
formed ''V'' was not lacking. This meth
cd of arranging the lower end of the weapon
is to preserve 1t from bursting Mrs. Stan
ton could tell nothing about the sandbags.
Il do not know how they go there was
all that she would say.
One story that was floating around today
referred to new statement that was at
tributed to Mrs Shippo, the Italian woman
who occupies the front part Of the base
ment. According to this story Mrs. Kinnan
told Mrs. Shippo when she first reached her
side as she lay on the veranda the name
of the person who had struck her down
The police say that this alleged development
In the investigation was news to them.
When Mrs. Shippo was asked about this
story today she became excited and refused
to talk
II tell all in court was all that she
would say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
INCREASE IN WAGES GIVEN.
Concession by the Fall River Cotton
Manufacturers.

FALL RIVER. Mass. June Gl.-The cot
ton manufacturers Of this city have granted
the operatives a fourteen per cent increase
in wages. About 25.000 hands are bene-
flted
. The new scale which will take effect
July is practically the same as that pre-
vailing previous to July /. 1904.
AS other New England cotton manufac-
turing centers follow the lead of Fail River,
as a rule. the change is expected ultimately
to affect all cotton mill workers in this
section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
DANISH SCHOONER RUN DOWN
Collided With a Tank Steamer Bound
for New York.

DOVER, England. June 2i.-Ths Danish
schooner Bertha was sunk near the South
Goodwin hghtship today as the result OF a
collision with the Dutch tank steamer
American from Antwerp for New York.
Eight of the schooner's crew were drow he'd.
Peter Norham, the captains son, was the
only survivor. The American proceeded,
not having sustained any damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
PANAMA CANAL BILL.
First Speech Favors the Sea Level
Type.

The Senate lost little time today in begin
ming its consideration of the sea level PAN
anna canal bill, with view to taking a final
vote on the measure before adjourning for
the day.
The first speech on the subject was made
by Senator Cullom in opposition to the sea-
level bill on the ground both of expense and
impracticability. He contended that the
President has authority under the Spooner
act to construct a lock canal.
Senators Scott and Foraker announced
their intention to vote for the lock plan of
canal, saying they were hopeful that at
some time in the future the canal would be
deepened to the level of tide water. Mr..
Foraker confessed that he was not entirely
persuaded, but that he had decided to fol-
low the lead Of those who have the greatest
responsibility-the President, the Secretary
of War and Engineer Stevens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
The Fourth on the Isthmus.

Employees Of the isthmian canal commits
sion ON the canal zone will have a regular
oid-fashioned Fourth of July celebration
in Panama. Special excursions are to run
to Panama from all points along the canal
for the accommodation of persons desiring
TO attend the exercises. Money has been
raised by popular subscription among the
canal employees on the isthmus and In Wash
ington for fireworks. and Gov Magoon and
other prominent men in the isthmus will
make addresses and lend their assistance
In making the day q memorial one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21

sunstroke several years ago. Is an import
ant element in the case
He was recently examined by a board OF
medical officers specially convened by or
der OF the Navy Department, to determine
that question, and the report of that board
forms part OF the record OF the case now
under consideration by the judicial officers
OF the Navy Department.
Unusual interest is being manifested, both
In and out OF the service, in the outcome of
this case. Action is looked for before the
Presidents departure for Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
THE MOTHERS SUSPICIOUS
Expresses Her Belief Regarding the
Guilty Person

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK. June 2l.-For the first time
since the night. nearly two weeks ago. when
her daughter. Mrs. Alice Kinnan met her
death at the doorway OF their queer old
house In the Bronx, Mrs Louise Stanton.
the aged mother. has expressed her convic-
ton as to who committed the crime or IN
spired It. In the minds OF the police Mrs
Stanton has all along known more about
the circumstances surrounding the murder
man she has been able or has cared to tell
Acting Capt Price. in charge of the de-
tectVes who are working on the mystery
says that there would be clear sailing IL he
knew all that was in the old woman's
thoughts. He and Coroner Mcdonald have
treated her with cajolery and severity. to
be met by turns with professions OF igno-
rance or Indignant protests against sus-
picion.
Light Thrown on the Mystery.
The talk with Mrs. Stanton, combined
with the discovery last night OF letter
which contained threat on Mrs. Kinnan's
life throws a new light on this mystery In
the attempt to solve which the sleuths have
met with so many contradictions and SEEM
insly impossible barriers This letter was
found in the house last night by Policeman
Manning. one of the men who have been
detailed TO watch over the place ever since
tho crime was committed. The letter.
moreover. Is only confirmation of state
ment made earlier In the day by friend
of the family. who said that Mrs. Kinnan
was threatened with death some time ago
n sbe did not do something that was de-
monded OF her. This threat came. accord
ing TO the story. from the man whom Mrs.
Stanton now points 20 as the perpe:rator
of the crime or the instigator of Il.
AS the days go by Mrs Stanton seems 70
become more lucid. She has read with
avidlty all the matter published about the
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First Race at sheepshead.

sHEEPsHEAD BAY, L. l.. June 2I.-
First race, Introductory steeplechase handi-
cap, 81. 200 added; short steeplechase course
Coligny, 13 to and even, won: Paul Jones,
to 5. place, second; Kernel third. Time.
4Q1 2-5.
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RAILROAD RATE BILL.
Conferees to Hold a Meeting To-
night

The conferees on the railroad rate bill VIII
meet at the apartments OF Representative
Sherman at the Normandie Hotel at s
o'clcck this evening. Yesterday they aban-
doned their idea Of getting together before
the hour mentioned, as an of the members
of the committee could not be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
Down-Town Temperature.

Temperature recorded by Feast & Co.'S
standard Thermometer today was as fol-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25
Tue BLACK HAND J
1T TBEII0RPBEUA

THE Black Hand one of the new
nelodramas for which the Butler Com
pany pay a heavy royalty, will be
produced at the Orpheum tonight and
for the balance of the week, including
the regular Saturday matinee. The
scenes are laid in the hills of Ken
lucky and give opportunities for fine
stage effects.
The play has made big hit through
out the States. the plot being on the
lines of the celebrated play Arizona.
There is swift action throughout five
acts. and with exciting situations and
rich comedy, should prove an attractive
bill for the Orpheum patrons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Every breadwinner can enjoy Rainier
beer So can his wife and children.
scotty's &C. E. Meston) Royal Annex
opposite Police Station. Hot lunch
served from II to 2. 1t will please you.
Geo. D. Gear has opened law Of
fees in the rooms formerly occupied
by Justice Hatch on Kaahumanu
street.
Greater New York Cafe, corner of
LiIiha and King streets. Open all
night. First-class meals and liquors
served.
Send in your goods for Saturday
sale. Send them in before the day OF
sale for proper classification and ad-
vertisement.
The annual meeting of Hustace, Peck
& Co. will be held on January 81 at
2 %. m. at the office of James T. Nor
gan, Kaahumanu street.
Saturdays and Wednesdays are Will
E Fishers regular sales days. Send
in your goods at any time previously
and get quick returns.
First-class tickets to all stations on
the Oahu Railroad and Haleiwa coupon
tickets are now on sale at the office
of Trent & Co., 936 Fort street.
Sale of sheets. pillow cases and bath
towels begins this morning at Sachs.
This is an opportunity that housekeep-
ers and hotel people should not over
look
Send us your clothes and let US rem
ovate them We will dye them in fast
coIors and press them SO that they
look as good as new. Sanitary Steam
Laundry Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25
FINDS IT PAYS
TO ADVERTISE

"Wen, there is nothing like adver-
Using, after ALL" said Attorney Gen
eral Peters yesterday. ''The other day
my fox terrier was missing. [ put an
advertisement in the Advertiser, and
the next morning the dog came trot-
ting back home with copy of the pa
per containing the adj in his mouth
Found himself, you see, and identified
himself, too It pays to advertise,
all right"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

.Magnigorgificent" is the new word
coined to express the excellence of the
lunch served at Scotty's from II to ,
daily Right opposite the police sta
ton. You know.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25

A meeting of all Improvement clubs
of the city at the Royal Hawaiian
Hotel next Monday evening is called
by the Hawaii Promotion Committee.
Ladies as well as gentlemen are in
Vited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25
THE soNoMA, JAN. 3OTH.

Takes the next shipment of Tropic
Fruit Co.'S pineapples to the Coast.
Address P. 0. Box so, Honolulu, or
leave orders with Wells-Fargo, King
street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25

If your cook is celebrating
Konohi, lunch at the CRI-
TERlON Don't bother the
wife with a lot of messy
cooking.
The CRITERION lunch is
good enough to satisfy the
most fastidiouS.
G. J. MCCARTHY, Proprietor,
Corner Hotel and Bethel Streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-01-25

Science Stays superstition but it never
can destroy sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11
New Revenue Cutter.

As stated In The Star the contract for the
construction of the new revenue cutter for
vice on Albemarle and Pamiico sounds in
North Carolina has been awarded by the
cutter service bureau of the Treasury De-
partment to the Puesey-Jones Company of
Wilmington. Del. for $4,000
The vessel while being constructed will
be known as No. ID and Is to be l5s feet
long, 80 feet beam and 10 feet nodded depth,
with a draft OF feet to meet the waters OF
the sounds. She Is to be q twin-screw ves-
sci, with triple-expansion engines. She will
aave one mast. 10 be used for signaling.
and upon this will be erected wireless tel
agraphy apparatus. which win be en- inno-
We ton In inland navigation. Electric lights
and all modern conveniences are 10 be odd
ed TO the OUTFIT Of the vessel. The designs
for No. IS were made IN the of1ce OF tha
naval constructor at Baltimore
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versity are closed. The event will be held
as usual this year on the first Wednesday
after the Easter holidays. and about half a
dozen competitors have handed In their
names to Prof William Allen Wilbur, dean
OF Columbian College
The Davis prizes are three In number, and
were founded by Isaac Davis of Massachu-
sets I'm 1S4T. They are bought out OF the
proceeds of an endowment of $780, afford.ng
three premiums. In cash gold medals, to
the value of So. $40 and $40. and are award
ed to the members of the senior class VINO
have made the greatest progress In elocu-
lion during their connection with the instt-
/ tuition The contest win be public and the
winners picked by committee of three
members of the presidents council.
Societies will meet March 10 in joint de-
bate in the assembly hall of Columbian
College The question viii affirm that the
protective tarin should be removed from
articles whose production Is controlled by
trusts. :" Messrs. A. c. Agnew, Law. on;
c. A. Miller, Diplomacy and C. A. Miller.
Law. 90 will, represent the Columbian.
while the honor of the Enosinian will be
.0S; Karl NJ. Block. 'o6. and w. A. Van
Week.
The George Washington University will
meet the University of Cincinnati In de-
| bate here IN April. and the local team
! will be composed of Messrs. r. D. Couden.
| Law, '0S: l.. Cohen Law. 06, both of the
Columbian Society. and Mr.. c. w. Whit
more College, '06. of the Enosinlan.
The general council OF the Phi Delta
| Theta Fraternity. representing all the Inn
| portant colleges of the United States, will
met In Washington. about 100 strong. dur
| ing the coming fall. probably THANKSGIVING
| week. The Washington Alumni Club OF the
| fraternity was notified Friday that the inv-
| tation had been accepted, and the club,
which has I25 members. is making arrange
ments for big reception.
The Phi Delta Theta has the largest
membership of any college fraternity in the
| United States. 1892 names being on the
ro.i. This will be the first convention of
the society In Washington
| With the examination at Georgetown Uni
yersity Law School of the first year class
| in real estate hast evening, and the third
| year class. on Wills. next Wednesday. the
examinations of the second term. which
have been in progress since last Monday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
TWO PoSTMAsTERs REAPPoINT-
ED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Possibility That Rev. DR.. Denny may
Be Elected a Bishop-News
Notes

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. March 10. 1906
The contests for the positions of post
masters at several towns In the valley Of
Virginia was ended this week by President
Roosevelt sending to the Senate the names
of John N Davis to succeed himself as
postmaster at Woodstock. and Rev. Harnil-
ton w. Kinzer to succeed himself as post
master OF Front Royal.
1t Is announced that there is a likelihood
OF Rev DR.. Collins Denny, native OF
Winchester, now OF Wander bilt University.
Nashville. Tenn. being elected bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
at the meeting of the general conference
at Birmingham, Ala, next May. 1t is
thought by some that Bishop Coke Smith
will resign because of Ill health. and 1t Is
certain that In any event at least two new
bishops will be elected because of con-
stantiy growing demand for the services
of those already elevated to that station IN
the ministry and their physical inability
to meet all demands for their presence at
church gatherings.
Care of Baltimore Conference.
At the meeting of the Baltimore con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
which Is to be held In Madison Avenue
Church. Baltimore, beginning March %.
ABOUT q uozSH SuuiSiie5 a. - &c 1850 %
under its care from the Virginia confer
ence concerning the division of which two
committees have held meetings In WASH
ington and elsewhere since the last annual
conference.
.Rock Hail." a colonial mansion near
Summit Point, Jefferson county, WA, Is
in ruins as the result of fire recently. The
mansion was built more than 100 years
ago of pressed brick brought from Eng
land for the purpose The present owner
OF the estate Is Nathaniel FL, Willis.
George Mason BLY, of Lebanon. Shenan-
doah county. was killed In an elevator acct
DENT recently in a Pittsburg department
store. where he was employed
Agricultural Conditions.
President Heater of the Virginia state
board of agriculture and immigration in
his annual report. just submitted to Gov.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Mr. J. F. Seller has been chosen by the
Enosinan Debating Society of the George
Washington University to represent the
organization on the editorial staff of the
Mall. the students year book, and arrange
ments for group picture Of the society.
to be printed in the Mall. are now being
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11
DEATH OF ROBERT STEELE.
Member of Washington Steamfitters'
Union-Victim of Bright's Disease.

Word has been received here of the death
at Winchester, Va. of Robert Steele, who
was a prominent member OF the Washing
ton Union of Steamfitters. His demise oc-
CURED several days ago the result OF a
protracted illness OF Brights disease He
was thirty-four years of age and a native
ington many years ago and had resided
here continuously until he became seri-
ousiy Ill
The family of Mr.. Steele, one of the
oldest In Winchester. Is well known all
through that section of the country. The
young man was held in the highest esteem
by all with whom he came In contact AID
especially the builders In the District under
whom he worked and who regarded him as
an expert In his line OF duty. He had
many warm friends In this. his adopted city,
also numbers In the city of Winchester
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

At the free lecture to the peonle
Ghmpses of Europe" by Miss Georgia ma
Simpson, last Thursday. there was a rec
ord-breaking attendance. Under the di .
recuon of E r. Amos the German classes
Oh the NJ Street Hig-. School sang Ger
man songs in the original. Not only the
auditorium, but the adjacent halls were
crowded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Swanson states that the agricultural con-
ditions all over Virginia are improving; that
the farmers are growing better crops and
doing better work and that spirit OF
thrift and advancement Is apparent The
fertilizer law. he says, has been and Is now
being vigorously executed, and is giving val
liable protection TO the farmer from fraud
and loss In the product he buys.
The Presbyterian Church In Winchester
yesterday acquired valuable property ad-
joining it's present house of worship. on
which TO extend the building and erect a
Sunday school annex. which will make Il
one of the largest churches OF that denomi-
nation in the south
Judge r.. r w. Duke OF Charlottesville,
chairman of the democratic committee OF
the seventh Virginia district. announced this
week that primary would be held through
out the district June to nominate a can
didate TO represent the district in the next
Congress.
Obituary Notes.
Robert Alexander Steele, who spent most
of his life in Washington returned to his
former home here recently and died this
week of Brights disease. aged thirty-four
years. He was son of the late Alexander
Steele. and leaves one brother, Thomas, and
three sisters. Misses Julia. Mamie and Kath-
airline Steele, all of Winchester
Just FIVE weeks to the hour after the death
of her brother. James Omps. his sister, Mar
garet Omps, died yesterday, at her honne
near this CITY. aged sixty fears She was
taken Ill upon the death OF her brother.
and remarked at the time that she would
follow him in few weeks.
Mrs. Martha Z. Mason died near this city
this week, just two weeks after the death
of her husband, Joseph c. Mason. She did
not know that he had passed away. She
was I'm an unconscious condition when her
husband expired, after an Illness OF sew
eral weeks.
While attending the funeral OF neigh
Dor, John w. Bowers of Jerome. Sbepan-
doah county. was seized with chill, when
developed into pneumonia, and q few days
ago he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

The senior class of Columbia College has
elected as officers for class night in June
Mr.. A. d. Phillips. orator; Miss Margaret
A. MscMahon, prophecies, and Miss Ethel
II. McCIeary. poet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Cadets of the Armstrong and the NJ Street
High School will act as hosts March 10 at
the Armstrong Manual Training School. on
the occasion of the lecture by Lieut. Thorn
as H. r. Clark, on The Colored Soldier
Maj. Arthur Brooks will preside Repre-
sentatives from the 1st Separate Battalion,
National Guard of the District of Columbia !;
Spanish War Veterans and members of the
G.. A. r. will be on the platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11
Taken to Bordentown for Interment.

The body of George II. Aregood. who died
Wednesday evening at Emergency Hospital
as the result of an accident at Riley's brick
yerd. was taken to Bordentown, N. j., on
Friday, for burial beside the remains of his
father.
The statement published Thursday that
the wife of the deceased resides in Phila-
deiphia was the result of misinformatfon,
she having died some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Folk Lore Of the Negro People Is the
title of book, to be published in May
by one of the large New York school book
publishing houses. 1t is by Alphonzo o.
Stafford OF the Cheyney Institute for Col
ored Youth. Mr. Stafford Is a product of
the local schools. and was for some time
a teacher at Brightwood. He pursued spe-
cial work at Columbia in history. His book
is adapted a supplementary text book
for elementary schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11
UFree to Our Friends :

We want to send 10 our friends beau
tiful French-des!gned. GOLD PLATED
BONBON BOX. hard-enameled in coll
ors 1t is a beauty for the dressing
table Ten cents in stamps is asked as
a measure of good faith and to cover
cost of Cascarets, with which this dainty
trirIket is loaded. TO
Send today. mentioning this paper. Ad-
dress Sterling Remedy Company. Chi
cago or New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Emperor William has expressed to Pres-
dent Eliot of Harvard University. through
the German ambassador here, his pleasure
and sincere thanks for the magEanimous
Emperor william fund, amounting to
SIS. presented to the Harvard Germanic
museum by friends of Germany in America,
In remembrance OF his majesty's silver we'd
ding.