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The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Conference Report Made
In Railroad Rate Bill
All Members Sign Except TilInnan, Who OBJ
jeCts to Pipe Line Provision for
Standard Oil Interests

The conference report on the railroad
rate bill has been signed by five mem
bers of the conference, Senator Till
man having finally refused to append
his signature TO II this morning The re-
port goes to the House for consideration
first. because the measure is a House
bill
The conference rules provide that an
agreement may be reported when a ma
jority of the conferees from each is In
agreement.
The conferees were unanimous as to
everything in controversy except one
subject. This IS the Senate amendment
by Senator McLaurin intended to pro-
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Kansas City Penalties.

The possibilities Of these prosecutions
are indicated In the action at Kansas
City yesterday. where Judge McPher-
sons. sitting as United States district
court fined four big packing concerns
$4,000 each for receiving and the Bur
linEton railroad $4,000 for giving them
a special rate. lower than the publish
ed tarin rate. In addition. two men,
George L. Thomas. a freight broker, and
l. p Taggart. his assistant were fined
respectively 81. 600 and 1900 and sen
fenced to four and three months In Jail
respectively
This is the first Jail sentence that has
been imposed for rebating OF granting
or securing special privileges. and the
cases were. Of course. appealed. The
Government. however, is confident that
IL Will succeed. and that the sentences
viii be executed
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
President Is After
- The Big Railroads

Pra na6sslt's latest order for
an oc = Department Of
Justice the Standard
OH Compan nr General Moody
is instructed also 10 go after the rail-
roads. He viii play no favorftes.
Wherever he can obtain proof of the
railroads granting rebates TO the stand
ard Oh Company. or to any other con-
Germ, he Will bring suit. Some time ago
the various district attorneys were d.
rected TO scout around for evidence along
these lines. Not only will prosecutions
be made under the EIkins act which
would merely assess a fine on the Of
tenders. but under the anti-conspiracy
statutes. which carry a jail sentence
The Administration has taken hold OF
the problem seriously and with deter
mination- President Roosevelt is par
ucularly pleased that he has the sup
port Of the entire Cabinet I'm this mat
ter II will involve a great deal Of
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
.BECKHAN ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY FOR SENATE
Governor Issues Long Letter to the
Democrats of Kentucky Ask
ing Support

FRANKFORT. KY. June 23.-Governor
Beckham has issued the formal an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
United States Senate TO succeed the in
cumbent. James B. McCreary. The lat
ter has made no authorized announce
ment OF his candidacy, but II is sup
posed he VIII announce himself within
the next week.
Governor Beckham makes his an
nouncement In a long letter 20 the Demo
Gratis of Kentucky He prays for con-
sideration at the State primary. He
wants the voters 10 be their own slate
makers
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

J. NJ. Ridgeley and Elsie Denecke.
John F. Clarke and Frances Ecklow.
Daniel J. FrieI and Clara NJ Sisson.
Samuel P. Agnew and Katherine V.
Swans.
Walter w. Warwick and Minnie z.
Mccormick.
Edward G. Rose and Catherine S.
Ieatherman.
Charles ]. Strott and Minnie c.
Ramsey.
Joseph s. Duff and Mary NJ. Seller.
William C. Holmes and Bessie TroxeIl.
William Davis and Lucy Burnett.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Compliments Jury.

During the course of the court 6
charge. Justice Gould went into the
many difficult legal phases Of the case
on trial In closing the charge Justice
Gould complimented the jurors on the
patient consideration given the case by
them throughout the protracted trial,
and impressed upon each of them the
sacred duty intTusted to them. declaring
that he had full confidence in their
ability to render a fair verdict and up
hold the hands of the law
Attorney A S. Worthington COR the
defense. gave notice that he would re-
serve the right TO make certain eXcep-
tiOnS.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Lambdon-Posey Wedding.

Miss Sadie Ruth Posey. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Posey. of South
Lee street. was married last Thursday
evening to Frank LambdOn. Of Washing
ton The ceremony was performed BY
the Rev B. a. Scull. Of the Free Meth
odist Church A reception was neld after
the wedding ceremony. and later Mr.. and
MIS- IambdOn left for Washington.
where they will make their nome in the
future.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
GUILTY OF HOUSEKEEPING,
Is GIVEN 18 MONTHS

Edward Leonard, who said that he
was a painter by trade. ,,Ieaded guilty
to the charge of housebreaking in Grim
inal Court No. l this morning and was
sentenced to eighteen months in the
renitentiary by Justice Gould.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Woodmen's River Excursion.

The excursion to be given by the Alex
Rndria Camp, Modern Woodmen of
America, 10 Marshall Hall next Monday
promises to be an enjoyable affair All
who go with the Woodmen are promis-
ed a pleasant time.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Alexandra Schools Close.

The public schools of Alexandria
closed for the session yesterday. On
Monday Washington School, for white
boys. and SnOwden School. for coIored
boys, VIII hold their closing exercises
and on Tuesday Lee School, for white
girls. and Hallowell School. for coIored
girls, viii hold their closing exercises.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Stone Cleaning Company Chartered.

The State corporation commission has
granted charter 10 the Bruce Stone
and Brick Structure Cleaning Company.
Incorporated. of Alexandria. The incor-
porators are George NJ. Gantz. Joseph
w. Meyer, and Joseph d. Wright. all OF
Washington. The capital stock is placed
at 10000.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23

Clark Russell. who may almost be
credited with having created the sea
novel, and certainly the only writer
VINO ever fittingly described the sea,
has about decided 20 stop writing. For
years he has been an invalid. suffer
ing severely from rheumatic afTlictiOn.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Car of Waste on Fire.

A car loaded with cotton waste was
found on fire at the Baltimore and Ohio
station on the river front about 10
O'Clock this morning. and occasioned a
general alarm The material was some
what difficult 70 extinguish. but the fire
men succeeded a { last and saved the ad-
Joining property from danger. The loss
IS small.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
DeaTbon- -Kone MARRIAGE.

George Dearborn and Miss Fay Kone
were married by the Rev A. p. Grav
at the Episcopal Church at Amherst on
last Wednesday
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Will Build New Sewer.

The board of supervisors Of Fairfax
county has decided TO build a sewer
from the new bridge on the site OF the
old Cats Tavern to the city sewer at
the Stone bridge.
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Alexandria Fort Myer Ball Game.

The Alexandria Athletic Club and the
Fort Myer nine Will cross bats on the
old fair grounds this afternoon at sis
o'clock. The Fort Myer team is a strong
one. and an interesting game is prom
iscd
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
ROTCHFORD CLASS
MUSICAL RECITAL
Annual Entertainment Given
At Alexandra Opera
House.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. JUNE %

The annual recital of the pupils OF the
Misses Rotchford music class was held
at the Opera House here last evening
The class was assisted by Prof. Pad
getts Orchestra
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Kellogg and Morrison Employed.

81 shall continue the investigation e..
the affairs of the Standard OIL Com
pany. and OF such complaints as have
been or may be brought 10 the atten-
ton OF this department. with the view
Of ascertaining whether or not there has
been any violation Of the antitrust act.
or OF any other Federal law. This in
vestigation will require assistance out
side OF the department. and I have en-
ployed as special counsel Frank B. EeI-
logg. of st. Paul. who was one of
the counsel for the Government in the
recently terminated litigation against the
Western paper organization. and Charles
b. Morrison. OF Chicago. now L. it
ed States attorney for the northern
district OF Illinois. Mr. Morrison will in
the near future resign his place as dis-
trict attorney.
The course OF action ! have stated
has received the approval OF the Presi-
dent and all the members Of the Cabi-
net"
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
CHURCH NOTICES.

INITARIAS-Ali Souls Church, 18th St ~
ctlrner OF ULYSSES G. b. PIERCE. Min
lste,-u a m. morning rvics; sermon
~ Rev. Dr. LeGrand PoWtrs: 30 pm
,.51g Feople-s Religious Union je25-2t
CHRISTIAN scIESCE-First Church Of
SnFlsI Scientist. 18TH and r ats nU--SeFv-
iee. sunday. AMI and pm Subject
1od sunday school. II an. Wed
nesnay pm Public cordially Invited
al seats free Free reading rooms IN ths
-Eaaers National Bank building II
THEOsOPaY-Lecture: Emotion. inteIJecf
and sPir1tuaiity. at headquarters washing
ton Branch Theosophicsl Society SUNDAY
juno =. 1896. pm Public invited Il
THE SPECIAL SUBJECT OF toniEht -
al the Evangelical Teit, I'D and Q SIS nv
Georgetown. Is The Millennium N
SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST S~ie7-7--
Hall 1893 ST nW--Servicss. SUNDAY II a n
Subject. God" Sunday school u m. W-ed
neSday. 8 pm. Reading room Traders Ba1k
building. 10Th 81 and Pennsylvania ave Ia
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. So an1 =
sts- NV. Rev Samuel T. Greene D. D.
pastor--9-50 am. Sund ~ school p II Rrfs
tow. superintendent Public worship wifb
sermons By the pastor. y am and By Re-
J. b. Clayton. pm. Teachers Bible Club
Thursday. PM church prayer meeting !
pm. Enoeavor meetings. Tuesday s D m
and Sunday. I'D and Gas pm All are
cordially invited Il
EPISCOPAL-Open-a service. Cathedral
grounds. Mt 81. Aihan. sunday, June "a
az 4 pm; special preacher. the Bishop OF
Delaware. Vested choir. led by detachment
OF L s Marine Band Take TenleytoWn
cars. II
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OPELIAL NUIIOES.
Mr.. P b nTTERBACK. President OF
the Retail GrOcers' Association. IN closing
up the affairs Of the excursion at Mar
SEaL Hall, 1esires the return Of ladies
ticket. Sl5 and gentieman's ticket 1291.
presented By the Boston Baking Com
pany on said excursion Il
Rows ~ TIE Press Brick Front? ?
Should Il require attention let me know
w specially IS making old press-bricc
fronts new-iike-
Hm-G.fedke,s Painter. ante p Phone m E. G q. "
je22-tf
The Washington times., 1906-06-23

FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL.
PRACTICAL METHOD 70 pronounce -ve--
speak. read. understand. summer c0Crsr~
all grades MILE V PRUD' HOMIE. 81
Indiana ave (car Iines)- sel7--5t
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
Criminal Proceedings, Says Moody.

After full consideration Of all the
Information now available. including
the report of the Commissioner of Cor
porations. and the evidence taken by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
have reached the conclusion that GRIM
inaI proceedings against the Standard
OIL Company should be begun in certain
cases where there appears 70 have Heen
violation OF the laws regulating 'u-
terstate commerce. and prohibiting ~
bates and other unlawful diserimina-
tons. Accordingly. such proceedings
will be begun at once IN the appropriate
judicial districts.
These cases are regarded and =.T be
treated as OF importance. as = seems
clear that In SO far as the Standard on
Company has obtained monopolistic COZ
troll Of Interstate trede. that control has
been In large degree made possible by
discriminat tions in transportation rates
or facilities. the determinations being
in some cases in violation Of Law and in
other cases, though Injurious TO the pub
lie welfare. not in violation OF law. and
therefore subject only 10 such correction
as may be afforded by the -silway-Tate
legislation now pending IN Congress
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
CONTINUED from First Page)

the conspiracy and the offense Itself will
be prosecuted and the offenders subject
ed 10 the limit OF the penalties OF both
kinds
Specially Equipped Attorneys Secured.
Already a special investigation of the
Standard OTIS offenses is in progress,
with reference to these prosecutions
Prosecutions will be started in several
States practically simultaneously. Spe-
cially equipped counsel has been retained
for these cases. District Attorney Nor
rison. OF Chicago. who handled the cases
OF :he packers and became expert IN the
operations OF the immunity laundry. and
Frank B. Kellogg. of ST. Paul. who han
died the cases against the Western
Paper Trust. In which the Government
won great victory. will manage these
cases Some 6me age the Department
Of Justice circularized district attorneys
all over the country calling attention 10
the possibility and desirability OF press
ing this sort Of prosecutions.
The Cabinet and President at recent
meetings nave discussed these matters
and decided on the course 20 be pur-
sued. As result Of these conferences
the Attorney General issued a statement
as follows:
The Washington times., 1906-06-23
The Berlitz School of LANGUAGES

. 18th ST y W - GOnarc. Prime
Grand Prizes, St. Louis. %; Liege, 'o5,
French. German. Spanish. etc Native teache-s
Special summer rates Trial lesson frss
1e6-l
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
STRIKE NO BIG DRAWBACK.
Vice President Declares Passenset
Trains are All Moving.

D. N
Houston. Tex, Dec 26.Pending tha
arrival from Washington Of @. R
Neill, commissioner OF labor, under Ina
structions from Chairman Knapp Of
the interstate commerce commissions
to offer his friendly Offices In reaching
a settlement between d the Southern
Pacific and the striking members OF
the Firemen's brotherhood, there are
no changes in the situation. Commits.
sioner is expected on Thursday.
Vice President Thornweyy Fay OF
the Southern Pacific Louisiana and
Texas lines authorized the following
statement:
.aSince the strike began we have.
moved absolutely every passenger
train on our lines. number Of them
were run in several sections. All
made practically their schedule time
anticipating the possibility OF ad.
ding to the general congestion, we
gave notice to connecting lines that
temporarily we would discontinue re-
ceiving freight In car load lots, and
also discontinued the receipt Of live
stock and perishable freight.
I'VE have been moving large Per.
centage of our freight trains, giving
preference to the movement Of local
| freight The situation is exceedingly
favorable and hourly growing better.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
BABY TALKS; AGE NINE MONTHS
ST. Louis Prodigy Able to Use Words
Clearly and Distinctly.

st. Louis, Dec. 26-Although she is
but nine months old Eugene Barbara
Jacques of ST. Louis, is able to talk,
and talk plainly. Every word she says
can be understood distinctly, and the
child apparently exercises reason in
using her words, as few of them are
ever in the wrong place. Doctors who
have examine dthe baby declare that
her mental faculties are as well devel.
oped as child of three years and that
her talking is marvellous.
Barbara's linguistic ability was first
noticed when she was months old
Being brought to the table one day
last September, she startled her par
ents and brothers by saying distinctly
"AlI gone" Since then she has added
constantly to her vocabulary.
The child's mother says the little
girl from the first day Of her life has
been unusual.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
COUNTESS HELD
FOR SOME DEBTS
JOINTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAY
MENT FOR LARGE AMOUNT
OF JEWELRY
Three Cases Disposed Of in the Paris
courts-Others Disposed Of Prevl-
ousIy, the Countess Being Released
From Responsibility.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The three remaining
suits by the creditors with the object
of making Madame Gould, formerly
Countess Boni de Castellane, jointly
responsible with the count for certain
claims, were decided today. The
court found that she was in no way
responsible for the claims Of NJ. Zeig-
ler. one of the largest creditors, who
claimed 1t had been the practice Of
the Castellanes, ever since their mar
riage, to appeal to him to extricate
them from financial difficulties. but
held her Jointly liable for the jewels,
valued at $4,000 purchased from Mile
Nimidoff Of Odessa, who sold jewels to
the count through an intermediary
jeweler. The court also found Mad
anne Gould jointly liable for the sum
of about $4,000 the balance due to
Hartogs for a jewelry bill, amounting
to about $137, 900, provided the bill was
not paid. Three experts were appoint
ed to appraise the value Of the jew
Lelry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
HAS UNTIL END OF WEEK TO RE-
TURN INDICTMENTS IN IN
suRANcE CASES
OUTLAWED FTER THAT
Matter Cannot Then be Taken Before
Another Grand Jury-Demurrers on
t5s Part Of Andrew Hamilton Are
eastalp>$ by the Court.

New York, Dec. 26.-Unless the
grand jury hands up indictments as a
result of the investigation of the af-
fairs of the New York Life Insurance
company before the end of this week
the statute of limitation will prevent
the matter that has kept the Decem-
Der grand jury busy from being placed
before another grand jury. That body
took UP the matter again today.
Grants Leave to Amend.
The demurrers interposed by An
drew Hamilton to the complaint of the
New York Life Insurance company in
its suit to compel him to account for
$574, ,250 received and distributed by
him on behalf of the company were
sustained today by Judge Bischoff in
the supreme court. The decision gives
the life insurance company leave tc
amend On payment Of costs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
.LawIess Bands il cuba
THREE KILLED IN MINE CLASH.
Guards and Striking Workmen Engage
in Fatal Conflict at Sturais, Ky.

in Fatal Conflict at sturais, KY.
Owensboro, KY. Dec. 26.-Three
were killed and four wounded in a
fight between guards employed by the
Westkentuck Coal company at Stur-
gis, Union county, and striking min
ers. The dead are:
c.. J. sDOUGHERTY, mine guard.
BILLY MALLOY. miner.
WILL GRAY, miner.
The wounded are;
L. l. Moore. mine guard, four
wounds, will die.
Sam Barneby, miner, three wounds,
is dying.
William Goch, shot in arm.
Henry Delaney, miner, shot in arm.
The fight occurred in down town
street about mile from the mine
Just what precipated it is not known.
It broke out suddenly and continued
until twenty-five shots had been ex.
changed
The miners have been on strike for
year. The coal company has been
working non-union men under guard
almost constantly, and serious trouble
has been long expected. Only one
peace officer is in town. but the sheriff
and deputies have arrived.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
UNLESS QUICKLY CHECKED RACE
WAR OF SERIOUS PRoPoR-
TloNs WILL RESULT
sG,ONDUCTOR is WOUNDED
Negro Who Does Shooting is Killed
Before He Can Escape-conserva-
tive Estimate of the Dead is Placed
at Fifteen.

s T..
Memphis, Tenn, Dec 26.-With the
number of dead placed by a conservas
tive estimate at fifteen, the racial
trouble prevailing throughout kemper
county, Mississippi during. the past
several days has reached most
acute stage and unless quickly check
ed a race war Of serious proportions,
1t is feared, will result.
After quiet had been restored at
Wahalak, where the first outbreak oc-
Cured Monday and shortly after the
departure Of the troops sent to quell
the disturbance, rioting yesterday
broke out afresh at Scooba. Five ne
groes are reported killed and num-
! bef wounded. Troops were immediate
ly ordere. to the scene and left Mer1-
dian early this morning.
Conductor Is Shot.
At Wahalak five negroes were kill
ed before the arrival Of the troops At
Crawford, Miss, Conductor Il. N. Har-
, rison of the Mobile and Ohio railroad
was snot and fatally wounded by a
was shot by Harrison and before he
could escape was killed by a posse.
Three companies who were with the
negro fed to the woods. One OF these
later was captured and shot to death.
The others are bing pursued. Late
last night negro became involved In
an alienation witch two white men
aboard a train near Artesia. When
the station was reached he was taken
from the train and killed.
Governor Issues Instructions.
Scooba. Miss. Dec. 26.-One com
I pany of infantry and battery of ar
'tillery disnounted here this morning
and are patrolling the town and ad
Joining country. Several negroes are
reported killed but the rumors are un
confirmed. Governor Vardaman has Is
sued instructions to military officers tc
preserve the peace at all hazards. Ev
erything is quiet with nc indications o1
further trouble.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
CHURCH CLOSED in FRANCE.

Paris, Dec. 2e.-The first instance
of the closing of church under the
separation law has occurred at. Azay
Sur Indre, where the mayor in writing
ordered the cure to leave both the
presbytery and the church edifice,
which he declared the communal aM-
thorities would take over in pursuance
of the law The cure consequently
quilted the edifce, which was closed.
The question of the legality of the
mayors action is arousing consider.
able controversy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
TROOPS TO ouELL cuBANs.
Six Companies are Sent to Reinforce
Cavalry at Santa Clara

Havana, Dec. 26.-In consequence of
complaints of many depredations by
insurgent negroes in the province of
Santa Clara, which the, rural guards
have not been able to run down, four
troops Of the Eleventh cavalry and
two companies of the Twenty-seventh
infantry will leave Camp Columbia to.
morrow for Santa Clara to reinforce
the Fifteenth cavalry stationed there
and thoroughly scout the disturbed
district.
The orders arctic continue opera
tions until there Is a complete restor
alton of order in the province.
ltumors were recently in circulation
Of an impending uprising in Santa
Clara province and 1t is not yet known
whether the bands are reyolutionosts
or merely bandits.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
NEGRO TROOPS IN RIOT.

eral members Of the SQUADRON n Of The
Ninth cavalry, stationed at Fort
Leavenworth, while intoxicated, Great
ed disturbance on Fort Leaven.
worth bound electric car here yester.
day They kicked all the windows
out, bat the conductor mad the motor.
fan, locked them in and raced with the
car to Fort Leavenworth, where the
rioters were placed In the guard
house
car during the trouble and some OF
them yeaped of, but none were in
5usea.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-27
eoLDFlELD NOT DECREASED.
Denies That Miners Strike Has Cut
Population in Half.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-The Asso-
ciated Press has received contmuni-
catieH from JOS. N. Martin, editor of
the Goldfield .(Nev.) Daily Tribune,
making an emphatic denial of the
story published in a Chicago paper
that the population of Goldfield de-
creased one-half as a result of the
miners strike. Instead of stores be-
ing closed, Martin stated the mer-
chants are unable to handle the busi-
ness offered, and that, according to a
statement from the railroad, the ar
rivals exceed the departure.