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EXECUTIVE ORDER.
In Regard to Half Holidays at Navy
Yards

saturday half-holidays during the months
oi 'uiy' August and September have been
granted by President Roosevelt to skilled
mechanics and laborers. and to all emnlov-
ees In the classified service at the navy
yards and naval stations of the United
states. The following executive order has
oeen issued by the President:
IL is hereby ordered that on Saturday
during July August and September, until
iur'her notice four hours. exclusive of
time 1or luncheon. shall constitute a dav's
work for skilled mechanics and laborers
ana employees in the classified civil serv,oa
al all navy yards and naval stations OF the
United States; provided, that If any ek,l,ed
mechanic or laborer shall work mora thar
iour hours on any Saturday during the
iiioh'ns aforesaid he shall be paid for such
extra work at the rate of fifty per centum
IN aooition to his regular and normal COM
pensauon and no more"
Inc same benefit is extended In anotbar
general order to the skilled mecha anics 10 :
norers and employees In the CLASSIFIED sew
city. vi 'iiis
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HARvARD's COMMENCEMENT.
Secretary Bonaparte Presides Over
Meeting Of Alumni.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 2T.-Accom-
panied by all the pomp and ceremony char
acteristic of similar previous occasions, the
270th commencement exercises were held at
Harvard University today. The recipients
OF degrees today were 917. not including the
honorary degrees or degrees out of course.
Only graduates of twenty-five and more
years standing were admitted to the seats
for the exercises in Sanders Theater, re-
served for the alumni.
Nearly all the classes held receptions dur
ing the day in various parts Of the college
yard The election of members to the board
OF overseers and the annual meeting of the
Harvard Alumni Association were also held
during the forenoon. Secretary of the
Navy Charles J. Bonaparte was the presid-
ing officer at the alumni association meet
Ing.
Among the recipients of honorary degrees
today were the following:
Doctor of laws-Ethan Allen Hitchcock,
Secretary of the Interior; Frederick Alton,
director of the Prussian universities and
promoter of the exchange of professors be-
tween German and American universities.
Doctor of divinity-James B. Gregg of
Colorado Congregational clergyman: David
Utter, Denver, Col, Unitarian clergyman.
At the alumni meeting Secretary Charles
J. Bonaparte was elected president.
1t was voted to amend the constitution so
as to make eligible for membership In the
association men who have received degrees
from the law scientific and graduate
schools of the university.
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RATE BILL CONFERENCE.
Conflicting Rumors as to Prospect Of
Agreement

The conferees on the rate bill were very
far apart this morning and there seemed
to be no likelihood that any progress would
be made in connection with that bill dur
ing the day at least. 1t was expected to
have a meeting of the conferees at o'clock
today, but 1t developed that Representa-
tives Sherman and Richardson of the House,
members OF the conference committee,
would not be able to be present, and 1t
was also understood that their attitude to-
ward the bill was such that there was no
likelihood that they would be able to come
to the view of the Senate. especially to the
pass amendment.
The fact Is there is such a strong DIFF
ference of opinion on this subject among
the conferees that stories were circulated
today to the effect that 1t is likely to be
several days before an agreement can be
reached. strong effort has been made
to secure an adjournment Of Congress by
Saturday evening at the latest, but there
are great many senator's who doubt
whether that will be possible and who be-
lieve that Congress will be kept here for
several days next week.
What appears to be a deadlock in this
case is only similar to conditions that arise
frequently In the closing days Of ses-
sion, and 1t has frequently happened also
that when agreement seems farthest of
the opposing forces manage to get together
with lightning rapidity. For this reason
the hope OF reaching an adjournment by
Saturday has not been abandoned by any
means on the part Of those who have been
advocating an early adjournment.
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of his former achievements In a way tha'
made Mrs. Thaw's name by-word ABOUT
town. The defense will, 1t Is said, produce
witnesses to prove that White frequently
told of his former friendship for Evelyn
Nesbit. and that he talked so recklessiy
that 1t almost looked as though he was
anxious that Thaw should know all about
1t.
Mrs. Thaw. who Is staying at the Loi
raine on 9th avenue and 44th street, drove
away from there about 1890 o'clock this
morning, and in company with Josiah Z.
Thaw, brother of the prisoner, went oirec'
to the office of his counsel. Judge Oleott.
Under instructions from her husoano
counsel. she refused to talk at all for puo-
ucation. Judge Olcott said that In COM
pany with Josiah c. Thaw she would Vlsit
her husband. That would be her first meet
ing with her husband since he shot Whlte.
She wanted to visit him yesterday, but De-
fore she knew of the prison regulations
as to the hours of visiting prisoners 1t was
too late for her to get pass. Whlle In
Olcotts office 1t is said that Mrs Thaw
went over with the lawyer the letters White
had written to her Mrs. Thaw left Olcotts
office for the Tombs at noon.
Alleged Fear of the Defense.
IT was learned this afternoon the only
fear the defense now has is that the. dis
trict attorney may steal march on Thaw
by having him declared insane. If the
present insanity experts now employed by
the district attorney to pass upon Thaw's
sanity Should decide that he was insane at
the time he shot White. or was at all in
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sane the district attorney could have him
committed to the asylum for the criminal
insane at Mattewan There Thaw would
have to remain indefinitely, and whenever
he was pronounced sane he would still have
to be tried Such a move on the part of
the district attorney might result In the
practical Imprisonment of Thaw for sew
eral years, even though he might ultimately
be released upon the trial that would have
to follow.
1t was learned today that Thaw's counsel
feel SO sure of his speedy acquittal before
a jury that they would regret very much to
see the district attorney have him commit
ted to Mattewan.
The defense will attempt to show not
only that Thaw's constitution was under
mined and mind unbalanced by the use of
drugs In the past, but that it was the con-
duct of White toward Mrs. Thaw that drove
Thaw to the use of drugs.
1t was also learned today that when the
Delafelds were called in to act as counsel
for Thaw, Lewis L. Delafeld, having had
little experience in the criminal law, was
of the opinion that it would be best to
delay the trial as long as possible. But no
sooner did the Delafelds turn over the
case of Black, Olcott, BGruber & Boynge
than there was a change in the policy OF
defense. The new counsel believe that the
sympathy of the public will be with young
Thaw as soon all the facts are known,
as they must be known in the next few
weeks, and counsel now believe that the
speedier the trial the better. because II
Thaw be tried in the next two or three
months the public would not have forgotten
the story of Stanford Whites career his
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CHARGED WITH MANsLAueHrrp
Christian Scientist on Trial for Me-
glect That Caused Death

LONDON. June 27-Dr George Robert
Adcock was arraigned at the Old Bailey TO-.
day. charged with manslaughter In con-
nection with the death of Maj John Mich
oias Whyte Of the Lancashire fusiliers. He
pleaded not guilty.
The attorney general, Sir J. Lawson
Walton, opened the case before a crowded
court. many ladies being among those pres
ent. He said DR.. Adcock had been In prac-
uce many years. but in February last he
retired and devoted himself to the pursuit
of Christian Science
AS medical man, DR.. Adcock must have
known that bed sores and an abscess. the
neglect of which caused Mai. Whyte's
death. needed antiseptics. but all he pre-
scribed was surface busting with a zinc
oxide powder. The attorney general con-
tended that the evidence showed DR.. Ad-
cock was called in by Maj Whyte's friends
10 treat the sores as a medical man. In
cidentally the attorney general mentioned
that. although he professed to be a Chris
tian Scientist, strychnine and morphia were
found in DR.. Adeocks possession when ar
rested.
DR.. Adcock has been enormously de-
scrfbed as Christian Science healer"
although he was never a Christian Science
practitioner.
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THE BATTLEsHIPS.
Estimates for Their Construction From
Two NAVY Yards.

As check upon the bids opened last
Saturday for the construction of the 10,
ooo-ton battlsships South Carolina and
Michigan, Secretary Bonaparte has secured
estimates for the construction of such ships
from the New York and Mare Island navy
yards. The Mare Island considerably un-
aeroids the New York yard, notwithstand-
ing congress has heretofore had to allow a
oiHerentiai OF per cent In favor of the
Caifornia shipbuilders to meet the increas-
uu ,,' cost Oh structural steel on the coast
4, 4 ne sr- mare Island bid for such a shin was
:, se'o2a o1a 2a't9.So and the New York bid was
w me .he lowest of these bids is a little
nid irom the private shipbuiIdinE concerns.
IT ~ rs sun considerably below the majority
OF such bids The Secretary of the Navy
under the law, is authorized to have a shin
t,n ucteo at a navy yard If he regards
.ne private bids as exorbitant. but IL is
nov oeneved at the department that he
VIII do so in this case
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today, II was learned from trustworthy
sources that the plea OF insanity would be
interposed merely because that is the most
convenient peg upon which to hang the
facts IN the case which will really have
weight with the jury that will try the case.
The evidence which the defense will en-
deavor TO get before the jury will relate to
whites friendship for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
and an effort will be made TO show the dual
Me which White IL said to have been lead
ing.
Intention Of the Defense.
Harry Thaw is today and has been for
a long time. insane enough for all pur-
poses OF defense was the way friend OF
his put II today when asked IL he thought
that Thaw was really Insane. II Is said
that he has been addicted to the use OF
drugs In q degree that somewhat unbal-
anced his mind at times. But the thing
which the defense hopes TO show made him
q raving maniac just before he shot White
was that White had not only rendered
questionable help TO his wife before her
marriage, but that after the marriage he
could not restrain hls temptation to boast
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FAaAN RED1v1vus.
Now Said to Be Chief Of a Gang Of
Cattle Thieves.

Pagan. the renegade negro who deserted
the oath Infantry in the Philippines and
caused a reign Of terror before his reported
death, has, according to rumors brought
to the attention Of the bureau Of insular
affairs through dispatches In the Manila
papers. come to LIE and IL leading q gang
Of cattle thieves in the province Of Panga-
sinan.
A gang Of fifty negroes who formerly
worked on the Benguet road Is said to be
led by Fasan In stealing carabao In two
months over one hundred valuable Austra-
liam carabao disappeared and are supposed
to have been taken into the mountains be-
tween Zambales and Pangasinan Onicers
have learned that the original thieves are
Fflipinos, but they are supposed to be di-
rected in their efforts by tho renegade
negroes, who dispose of the animals.
After FaSan deserted because Of . grisy-
ance he had against Officers he followed
his enel1ies for q time. and marrying q
native Woman became the head OF q gang
OF bandits which worked terror for two
years. when Fagan was reported to have
been killed
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IN FAVOR OF BRYAN
Endorsement by Wisconsin
Democrats Expected.
CONVENTION AT NIL LWAUKEE
Expected That Tariff Revision Will
Be Urged.
DANIEL n. GRADY CHAIRMAN
Delivers q Eulogy Of the Nebraska
Leader in His Address to
the Delegates.
DANIEL H. GRADY CHAIRMAN

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. June 27.-The DEM
ocratic state convention. called for the pur-
pose of adopting platform to be recon-
mended to the candidates who will be NOM
mated at the primary election next fall,
met at the Alhambra Theater in this city
today. There were about 100 delegates in
their seats when Chairman H. H. Manson
Of Wausau raped for order and announced
the names of the temporary officers. Among
the prominent delegates in attendance are
former United States Senator William F.
Villas of Madison. Representative Charles
H. Weisse of the sixth district, and Ma
tional Committeeman Timothy E. Ryan Of
Waukesha. Prior to the convention 1t SEEM
ed to be the general opinion that William
Jennings Bryan would be indorsed for the
nomination for President at the national
convention in 1908, and that the platform
of the tariff and would declare for legisla-
ton affecting trusts. Daniel H. Grady of
Portage was temporary chairman of the
convention.
Bryan Eulogized.
Mr.. Grady Denounced in severe terms the
republican policy of protection, the treaty
with the Sultan of Jolo, and proceeded:
I'VE have seen the ill-gotten millions,
the levied blackmails. the tribute paid for
governmental favor, the money wrongfully
withheld by the life insurance companies
from widows and children poured out upon
a tempted and deluded people, and by a
criminal conspiracy and coercion without
parallel In history purchasing the highest
office within this great republic.
But as truth crushed to the earth will
rise again. the united democracy stands
today facing the rising sun of the east,
watching for the face and waiting for the
sound of the voice that for decade has,
in the cause of true democracy, pleaded the
promptings of his majestic mind, encourag-
ing his countrymen in the days of trial
and tribulation, as did Columbus the mari
ner on the troubled seas, saying, Sail on,
sail on, sail on: the craft will yet ride tr4-
umphantly to the lea
Recognizing in him the embodiment of
the principles of democracy with outstretch-
ed arms, he Is today hailed and welcomed
as the leader of his party, and though twice
defeated by means corrupt and weapons be-
fouled, now bidding defiance to their power,
he who led democracy's brave battalions In
the memorable campaigns of 1896 and 1900
lives the loftiest and in the hearts of the
American people the best beloved of them
all. That he may live to see the triumph OF
the cause and answer the peoples call TO
the helm of state, leaving an official record
as stainless as that of his private life, we
all hope. We may rest assured that in the
sunset of his political career he may fitting
ly emulate Henry Clay in calling to God in
heaven to witness that he had served his
country with a single heart and never held
her interests subordinate to his own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-27
EARTHQUAKES IN WALES.
Houses Rocked and Pictures Shaken
From the Walls.

CARDIFF. Wales. June 27.-Violent earth
quake shocks were experienced throughout
South Wales at 9:45 this morning. Houses
rocked and many OF the cheaper ones were
damages. Hundreds of chimneys fell, pic
lures were shaken from walls. occupants of
dwellings were thrown to the ground and
people fed from their houses shrieking In
panic with visions of the San Francisco
disaster before them. Though there were
many narrow escapes from falling chim-
neys and cooings, there were no casualties
so far as known.
tol nfracombe and elsewhere They were
accompanied by loud rumblings.
The shocks were felt with particular se-
verify in the coilieries. where the men tell
OF terrifying experiences. While under
ground they were thrown about in all di-
rections like nine-pins, and they all left
the pits as speedily ~ possible.
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SPECULATING ON ALL
THE PHASES OF THE CASE

NEW YORK. June 2T.-With the police,
coroner and district attorneys Office work
ing practically day and night to learn all
the details OF the events which led up to
the murder of Stanford White by Harry
K. Thaw Monday night at Madison Square
Garden and all sources silent as to their
discoveries. there was much room for specu-
lation today on all phases OF the case. The
motive for the murder. the police believe.
was outlined In Thaws brief statement
that his home had been ruined. and with
this as basis OF investigation detectives
were sent In various directions looking up
Thaw's habits In New York and investigat-
ing the many stories told and published
concerning Stanford Whites conduct. Thaw.
advised bv some of the most prominent
yaxat tixaaaxa On
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OFFICIALS AT ODDS
INQUIRY INTO MRS. KINNAN's
DEATH TANGLED UP.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, June 27.-The investigation
Into the death OF Mrs Alice Kinnan who
was slain In the Bronx June g. has resolved
itself into tansle of the worst kind. and
there Is little hope at present Of 1t being
unraveled. The secret inquiry which began
last Saturday has been abandoned. and
the coroner and the police are at Odds
Relatives of Mrs. Stenton who called to-
day at the old Shadyside mansion In WASH
ington avenue where her daughter was
murdered. expressed their indignation over
the way the place has been ransacked by
the police and the liberties they have taken
In conducting select" parties through it.
Many things that Mrs. Stenton priced are
missing. and her relatives are going to ask
Police. Commissioner Bingham to see that
they are returned.
When Coroner Mcdonald was told this
morning that Burton W. Gibson, Mrs. Sten.
tons attorney. was going to bring suit
against him on account of Mrs. Stenton' 9
rigid examina ton, he declared he would
fight 1t and prove to the lawyer that he
didn't know what he was talking about.
he coroner denied emphatically Lawyer
Gibson's allegations that he had piled Mrs.
Stenton with liquor in last Saturdays In
Quiry, and said that II such a thing was
done he was entirely ignorant OF 1t. Coro-
ner Mcdonald also denied the allegation
that he had been brutal in his treatment
of the old woman.
Mrs. 6tenton was not dragged to my
Office" said Coroner Mcdonald, NOR was
she browbeaten and bullied by me with the
Idea OF getting her to confess to the mur-
der of her daughter. I never once sus-
pected her of the crime. and there has
never been any evidence to connect her
with it."
Wbon +oIA that on,,as 1;h.or h,a avn,
ployed counsel to look after Mrs. Stenton's
interests, Coroner Mcdonald said that he
was rather late in doing 1t, and. as mat
ter of fact should have done It in the first
place
The formal inquest into the murder OF
Mrs. Kinnan will begin a week from today.
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ALGECIRAS TREATY.
Senate Agrees to a Date for Voting
on It.

The treaty between the United States
and the powers of Europe in relation to
Morocco, which was negotiated as the re-
suit OF the Algeciras conference, will be
reported to the Senate at the first meet
ing Of the foreign relations committee
next December, and voted on not later
than December 20. An agreement to this
effect was reached today. The democrats
opposed the treaty and the republicans of
the committee were united for It. It was
apparent. however, that it could not be
brought to a vote at the present session,
and the republican members Of the COM
mittee accepted the foregoing program,
which met with no opposition.
Senator Cullom. chairman Of the Senate
committee. asked for the unanimous con-
sent of the Senate to vote on the ratifica-
ton Of the Algeciras treaty relative to
Morocco on December II next. He said
that the committee on foreign relations
had agreed to favorably report the treaty
The consideration of the request was de-
ferred until an executive session could be
secured
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ADJOURNMENT HANGS FIRE.
Leaders Still Hope for It by Saturday
Night,

House and Senate leaders are still work
ing toward adjournment by next Saturday
night. 1t Is true that today several con-
ference reports were in very bad shape.
but Notwithstanding that fact the leaders
think that the next three days will be
sufficient to wind lGs the business
The immigration bill will go over until
next session The Senate is altogether ad-
verse to dealing with it at this session.
The House leaders are not insistent SO
long as there is no radical action. They
are perfectly willing to allow the imm-
grafton laws to remain unamended for the
present until a proper bill can be secured.
The meat inspection bill was a subject
for further conference today, but no agree
ment was reached. The conferees met
again at 8 o'clock this afternoon to con-
tinue their efforts The conferees on the
pure food bill were still at 1t this after
noon. but were not able to report progress.