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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07

Mr.. Lawrence who spoke of the action OF
the Massachusetts, legislature and of Mas
sachusetts republicans who had declared
TO that effect While revision was needed,
he said. the republicans of M2ssachusett rs
still held their allegiance to the prtncfp les
of protection, and therefore they did not
wish revision through an alliance with the
free trade policy of the democratic plrty.
Mr. Lawrence did not believe the repuon-
can party was n "stand-p2t party nor q
'let-well-enough-alone party.
Warns the Dominant Party.
Mr.. Lawrence devoted some time TO the
effect of the tariff on hides. and quoted the
arguments made to President Roosevelt by
the delegation of shoe manufacturers when
recently visited the White House to secure
a recommendation for reduction or the
duty on them.
He closed with warning that history
might repeat Itself, and should the dom
inant party favoring protection faii TO ad-
lust the tariff the task might be turned
over by the people Ito the party who d q
not believe In the protection principle ana
whose work in that line had been d1sas-
trous in the past
The House adjourned at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
FOR INAUGURAL BALL
PROPOSED USE OF COURT IN NEW
OFFICE BUILDING
Enclosure Within Walls Of Structure
for House of Representatives.
Difficulties Suggested.

The agitation of the matter of construct
ing an auditorium in Washington for the
accommodation of big conventions of the
future and with a view to having a great
hall where the inaugural balls. features or
the induction into office of succeeding Presl-
dents can be held. has developed a sugges-
ton In favor of the large central court or
the new House of Representatives ONCE
building in the square abutting on Il street
SOUTH opposite the Capitol The use OF
this great square, while not proposed Tor
the housing of conventions, Is suggested
merely for inaugural balls. and 1t Is said
that nowhere in the District VIII moor
of such enormous proportions without even
one marring central column, be constructed
When the tentative plan was repeated to
Commissioner Henry l.. West chairman or
the Washington Auditorium Association, he
said that II had never before been brought
to his notice, and with that remark was
content Commissioner Mcfarland said
that. If feasible, the construction OF such a
floor for the inaugural ball should be de-
sirable.
When the suggested use of the inner court
of the House office building was detailed in
the Office of the contractor on the site OF
the big structure. it was declared that the
idea was new one. but the fact. If such
floor were laid, 1t would be one OF the larg-
est anywhere in the country, was not de-
MED Approximately, the area of this inner
court will be fully one acre, and the inten-
tlon now is to make of 1t a velvety lawn.
Probably Greatest Difficulty.
The big square will not have a roof and
this is probably the greatest difficulty in
the way of the project, because it is con-
coded that few. if any, members of the
House would consent to having much of the
light and ventilation OF their offices cur
tailed by the construction of permanent
roof over the courtyard In the same way
it is also unlikely that the laying of an
unsightly wood or cement floor where beau
tiful green grass should grow, would be
tolerated for the mere accommodation of
a function that comes only once in four
years. To both of these propositions those
in favor of the plan agree, and declare
that the only hope of success depends upon
devising scheme for laying temporary
floor and stretching temporary roof over
the court. The inner court of the Senate
office building will have about the same
area as the courtyard of the House offices,
but it has been pointed out that the space
inside the great square abutting b street
north could not be used for the purpose
designated because only three sides will be
built up. the 1st street front having been
eliminated from the plans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
PROPOSED YERKEs HOSPITAL.
Institution Provided for in Will to Be
Free to All,

NEW YORK. January 1.-THE great hos
pital provided for In the will of the late
Charles 7. Yerkes. the traction promoter,
who died In this city last week, will be
built at once. Ut will be located in the bor-
ough Of the Bronx.
The hospital. according to the terms of
Mr. Yerakes' will, is to be free to all who
are too poor to pay for medical assistance
and open to every one regardless of creed
race or color. The grounds and buildings
support over half OF Mr.. Yer1xes' estate
will ultimately revert to the hospital This
Will furnish an endowment fund which, II
IL now estimated, win amount to from
$1,000 600 to 98000,0O0
DIR. Janvr1n Datd on Mrs. Yerkes' authority
that the proviBions In the viii giving her
residence and it, contents. after her DEATH
70 the Metropolitan Museum Of Art was
made by mutual agreement between Mr
and Mr.. XarlEea Dr.. Janvrin Is Mrn
Yexlkes physician, and wns also Mr.. Yerkeo'
phyytoI2n Tor many yeaSo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
AGREEMENT OF ROADS
PROMISE TO MAINTAIN THEIR
RATES.
Alleged Curious Condition Brought
About by the Interstate Com
merce Commission.

Some important facts bearing on the
proposition for the enactment of iegisla-
ton for the more effective regulation of
railroads have been brought out in recent
conferences between members of the inter-
state commerce commission and traffic Of
ficials of the eastern and western railroads
on the suppression of rebates and discrim-
nations.
At these conferences every one discussed
the difficulty in obtaining evidence as the
greatest obstacle to the prosecution of the
present law against the granting of re-
bates. Those who are Inclined to believe
that the present law Is sufficient to destroy
the practice of giving rebates II il were
vigorously enforced declare that it is sig
nificant that in these conferences the dis
cussion tended toward the suggestions of
means for effective cooperation between
the railroads and members of the commits
sion for obtaining evidence OF violations of
the law rather than any other method for
frf1ili ING ha hat aNrjt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
FLEET IN HAMPTON ROADS
Efforts to Get Ships at Norfolk Yards
for Repair.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, January 6-The
Meet IN Hampton roads ts augmented daily
by new arrivals of the big fighters from al
most every navy yard on the coast, where
they have been repairing. preparatory to
the winter cruise.
The cruiser Charleston left the navy ward
this afternoon for Charleston, s c.. after
which she is named. The Secretary of the
navy will join the vessel at Old Point Com
fort and make the trip aboard her. being
present an the festivities in the Carolnian
metropolis incident to the presentation of a
silver service to the ship. 1t was necessary
for the navy yard tugs to tow the Charles
ION TO Hampton roads. She will leave
there tomorrow or Monday morning with
Mr.. Bonaparte aboard and is expected To
make record run down the coast
Representative Harry l.. Maynard has
gone to washington for the purpose of Sc
curing for the navy yard here several shins
for repair. 1t is stated that work ar ~
yard is getting scarce and 1t Is the desire
or the naval officers on this station that
there should be no reduction Of force on this
account With the completion Of work on
the vessels of the Atlantic feet and the de-
parture or the naval force for the Caribbean
sea Tor the winter evolutfons there Is al
ways a cropping OF of work at this as well
as the other government navy yards There
Is the feeling among the officers Of the navy
yard. particularly among those of the de-
partment of construction and repair. that 1t
Is suicidal peiicy on the part OF the Navy
Department to allow skilled mechanics to
regard their positions in government navy
yards as precarious employment When
these men are needed, said an officer today.
they are needed in hurry. Expediency.
If not a sense of fairness should keen fhem
employed at all times in order that when IT
shall become necessary for a piece OF rush
work TO be done these shall be at hand.
If workman employed eight hours a day
and with the good pay and vacation time
allowed by the government seeks employ
ment at a private ship yard at more hours
and less pay you may be certain that he
has good reasons for it, The reason is that
he prefers steady employment. dependent
In no sense upon the coming and going OF
ships for repairs to one where the DEPART
ure OF any vessels. the completion of any
job, may mean the loss of employment in
definitely. Congress should relieve this sit
uation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
TO AMEND SMOKE LAW
EAST END SUBURBAN CITIZENS
FAVOR SUCH ACTION.

The smoke law came In for a good share
OF attention at the meeting OF the East
End Suburban Citizens Association held
last evening at No. 1859 H street north
east. and 1t was finally decided to ask the
Commissioners to recommend that the law
be amended SO as to exclude from It's
operations all mills factories and manu-
featuring plants of every description that
are now established or that may hereafter
be established In that section OF the Dis
trict lying outside OF the fire limits. The
matter was brought up by the chairman of
the committee on manufactures. Mr.. James
Nd. Wood. and it was thought proper to
take such action in view OF the fact that
big steel plant was about to be establish
ed at Giesboro Point, and that existing es-
Establishments az wen should be exempt from
annoyance, at least when situated at SO
remote point from the residence section.
A communication from the Northeast
Washington Citixens' Associa ton requesting
the East End Association to cooperate
with 1t In the matter OF municipal owner
ship Of public utilities in the District was
referred to the executive Commute for &C
tion. On motion Of Mr.. Chas. r. TaIbert
1t was decided to complete the dedication
OF 18th street II possible and to push the
matter OF the opening OF 18th street and
street. as the opening of these streets
would afford a much needed outlet to a
large section that now has no public high
ways and would result in opening a large
territory for subdivision
MI. VIM. H. Ernest, president of the as
ISOLATION, occupied the chair, and after
numerous matters Of minor Importance
were disposed Of he announced his COM
mittees for the ensuing term. as follows:
Committees Appointed
Exeeutive-Wm. H. Ernest, chairman:
Charles r. Talbert, Robert Bowdler, J. A.
Rupert. ]. NJ Burns, James NJ Wood and
r. +. Dfttoe
Commute on streets, roads and bridges
j. M Burns. chairman: J. A. Rupert, w.
w. Griffith, w. B. Palmer W. 8. Clark
VIM. G.. Dunno and Geo. H. Pollock
committee on police, fire and lights
Chas r. Taibert, chairman; Hugh A. Kane
J. A. Rupert. r. E. Dittoe. NJ A Kane,
b. F. Finn and Leopold Luchs.
Committee on Railroads.&c.. E. Dittoe
chairman: Santus Auth, w. s. Clark. Au-
gust w. Stubener, Frank J. Auth, H. NJ
Van Ness and E. Powder Dougherty.
Commute on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bowdler
chairman; DR.. L. d. Walter, B. F. Finn,
N. Auth. C.. Phelps, Philip Lederer and
Amos F. Souder.
Committee on street extension-J A.
Ruppert. chairman: F.. J. Auth. E. Powder
Dougherty. Santus Auth. Amos F. Souder
Leopold Luchs and Edward Refill
Committee on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES M
wood. chairman: DR.. L. D. Walter, w B.
Palmer, N. Auth, Amos F. Seuder, Philip
Lederer and John H. Rupert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Revelations in Tragedy at Chicago
Observation-Disclosures the Cause.

CHICAGO, January cit developed today
that Mrs. Carl o. Alnberg, wife of an in
sMance broker, and john e. Moller, en-
ployed by Alniberg as a solicitor, who were
found dead in an alley near the Almberg
home in Aldine avenue this morning, were
killed by Moller. Investigation today show
ed that Mrs. Almherg was killed by Moller,
who afterward committed suicide. Let
ters found in Mollers room today Indicate
that he and Mrs.. Almberg had been on In
timate terms for some time. Moller was
jealous of the woman and probably way
laid her as she was returning home, having
left her six-year-old daughter at the home
of a friend while attending club meeting
Moller shot himself In the mouth and the
bullet did not leave the head. The OBJ
security of Moller's wound at first led to the
theory that both had been murdered by a.
third person, but the police now con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
LIVELY ELECTION.
Four Tickets in the Field at Hagers-
town Contest.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, January 6-With
four tickets in the field the election In con-
nection with the annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Washington County
Agricultural and Mechanical Association
this afternoon was the most animated in
years. The entire old board was reelected
as follows the counting Of the ballots not
being completed until nearly o'clock to-
right: President. John w. Stonebraker;
cnrd,na saora., wv S Sta IL, re-
spending secretary, Palmer Tenant; treas
urer. Daniel w. Reichard: directors, State
Senator B. Abner Belts. John w. Cable, j.
Ellsworth Stonebraker. William H. Howard,
Frank w. Mish, W. H Huyett, George M.
Stonebraker, Davies L. Kenly, Emory A.
Pry, l.. r. Schnebly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
Demands of the Shippers.

1t is declared that at these conferences IL
was developed that in many instances large
shippers have practically blackmaiied rail-
way officials into the granting OF rebates or
other preferences. In some instances SUCH
shippers. il is said. have gone to traffic of
ticials with threats that traffic would be di-
verted 20 other lines IL rebates were not
granted. II was shown 1t Is claimed that
as a rule railroad officials have been afraid
TO give evidence against large shippers be-
cause of the danger of mourning their en-
nifty and In that way alternating their bust
ness from their roads to the lines of their
competitors.
Prior 10 the decision of the United states
Supreme Court, by which the Sherna n
antitrust law was held to prohibit agree
ments between railroads. whether in I'M
reasonable restraint rot. the roads en-
tered into agreements for the maintenance
or rates and the suppression of rebatins
Since the Supreme Court held agreements
to maintain equal rates to be Illegal there
have been few attempts on the part of traf-
fc officials to prevent rebates by concerted
action.
The Recent Agreement.
Now the roads have entered into such an
agreement with the approval Of the inter
state commerce commission. II is declared
to be a curious condition in which the in
terstate commerce commi ssion has found IL
necessary to encourage action on the part
of the roads that their legal advisers have
believed to be prohibited by the Sherman
law as interpreted by the Supreme Court
of the United States
The railroads represented In these confer
ences have agreed TO maintain their pub
hshed charges to all shippers alike and to
refrain from giving preferences to any
shippers, no matter what may be the ma
ture of the preferences. They have agreed
10 assist the interstate commerce commits
sion In obtaining evidence OF the granting
OF any such preferences and of the solicita-
ton of rebates or other preferences by
Shippers II all the railroads should live up
to this understanding IL. would OF coarse
put an end to the rebate practice, but II is
realized that such a result would be at
variance with experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
Yale Basket BAN Team Beaten.

DETROIT. Mich.. January 1.-THE Yale
basket ball team was defeated here tonight
by the Detroit Athletic Club by the score
Of 10 to =. The local team les OF In the
seoring, ana by hard and c0nsistent work
kept In the lead throughout the contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
Funeral of Richard Boutwell,.

The funeral of Richard Rothwell who
died Thursday last. viii take place from the
family residence. No. D 9th street north
east. tomorrow afternoon at O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
HAS oil MEN
ON THE RACK

CONTINUED From First Page.)
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Did Not Evade Subpoena.


DO You. know of the existence of the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company"
. BY reputation, yes
Did you learn when In Okla homa and In
dian Territory that that company sold oil
there and that tn eStandard Oil Company OF
Indiana, of which you are a director, did
not?" asked Mr.. Hadley.
Counsel objected.
Il decline to answer on advice of coun-
SELL"
Knew of Republic Company.
DO you know of the existence OF the Re-
public Oil Company or of the firm of SEQ
field. Schurmer & Teagle?"
Yes"
Did you have any part in negotiating
the sale of that company to the Republic
on Company"
II did not"
Witness said he knew w. H Tilford. but
did not recall the name of George B. Wilson
at the moment.
Mr.. Rogers said he did not know Walter
T. Teagle. Mr.. Hadley asked II any one
named Teagle represents the Standard on
Company.
II decline to answer on advice of coun-
SELL
What business have you ever transacted
or known of being transacted by the board
OF directors Of Standard Oil Company of
Indiana p
II suppose know that they declared divi-
bends. II 1 had time to think 1t over I
might tell you some more"
Il wish you would think 1t over" said Mr.
Hadley.
Shall 1 do it now?' asked Mr.. Rogers.
No: you may do that later"
Had Heard of 81. Clay Pierce.
Mr. Hadrey asked If Mr.. Rogers knew
III, Clay Pierce of Missouri.
'Oh, yes, 1 have heard of him.
Mr.. Rogers said he did not know r. r.
Tinsley personally. but had heard Of him.
DO you now own. hold or control by
yourself or through any other peraon any
stock In the Waters-Pierce OIL Company? ?"
Council objected and Mr. Rogers declined
to answer. though requested by the COM
missioner to do SO.
do You know OF Mr.. Van Buren?'
u knew one who died many years ago:
Martin Van Buren,, said Mr.. Rogers
MT. Hadley insisted on better answer
and Mr.. Rogers demanded Van Buren's first
name.
Does not man named Van Buren, hold
for the Standard Oil Company OF Indiana
or Standard OH Company OF New Jersey
q controlling interest Of the stock OF the
Waters-Pierre Oil Company OF Missouri
Wouldnt Answer Leading Question.
I Mr. Rogers declined TO answer.
Witness said be did not know c. l. Nich-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07
Probable Destination.

The men who operated in this city Few
days ago. 1t is believed. left here and Wen.
to Maryland for the purpose OF robbins
safes In small post offices or stores. Early
In the week they robbed the safe IN ths
wholesale grocery store OF A. Lehman. 10
and IS D street northwest. They next ap.
appeared In GEORGETOWN and the police
thought they had Jared so badly that they
would go into Maryland or Virginia. Two
days after the Georgetown safe was opened
two robberies were committed at railroad
stations in Maryland not thirty miles from
this city These robberies, the police think.
were committed by the men who operated
here earlier in the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14

C., is hereby ordered into the active service of the State for the purpose of perfecttng 1t in military discipline and drill; and will go, into camp at Chica- mauga Park, Ga, on Saturday. July 26th.s to August 9th, 1906, both tn- elusive.
 "2 The attendance of company commanders Is particularly called to General Order No. 12, a copy of which will be- furnished by the regimental commander and will be rigidly enforc- ed. The State will not be responsible for any bills whatsoever over and above the same allowed by law.
 "3. The Quartermaster General VIII furnish transportation to company schedules of their departure from home stations, together with routes of trav- el.
 By order of the Governor.
 civilian W. Brandon.
 "Adjutant GereRal"
 It was announced at the Capitol yrs- terday that Captain D. Houston Smith and W. H. Long, Jr., had been elected majors in the 3rd Infantry. National Guard, to succeed Majors J. L. Daniel and R. F Simpson, whose terms expir-, ed on June 9. The returns from the election was received by the Ad1utant General yesterday and showed that both of the new officers were elected without opposition. each receiving the full vote of twenty-three officers.
 Alabama Shooters for Sea Girt.
 Regimental orders No. 9, for the 1st Regiment, were issued yesterday in reference to the selection of team to represent Alabama at ahe annual shoot at Sea Girt, N J., commencing Septem- Der 4. The orders were issued by cap tain W. E. Mckle. Jr.. by order of Colonel duMont. The conditions pre" scribed for the report are:
 "Tirst. The teams attending the Ns- tional Match will be governed in all things by General Order No 56, War Department.
 Second, This team will be compos- ed of eighteen officers and men.
 Third. The team will be selected from those making the best scores at practice shoots to be held at the var ious camps this summer; provided such as are made will pass by the Governor National Match
 Fourth. It may be possible that there will be no range at camp. so you are ordered to go into practice im- mediately. Report iD duplicate the re- suit of each practice when completed, to Captain W. E. Mickle. Jr.. I. R. P. Mobile Ala, giving those who show advancement HlI the duNdntdBc pOS- sible, paying special attention to long range and skirmish firing to those who qualify.
 Fifth, Ammunition will be furnish ed upon proper requisition.
 Sixth. All the expenses of the team will be borne by the National Govern ment, and the officers md men will be paid according to their relative rank in the army.
 Seventh. Company commanders will supervise. instruct and encourage their men in this important work
 Eighth, The National Government will present each man who qualities during practice season. when under ths supervision of an officer of the Nation- al Rifle Association with a lapel but ton and his name will be mentioned in the order from the War Department. The National Rifle Association has presented the 1st Regiment with a medal. the men making the best score at 900 300, and 400 yards under the same conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14

is purchased it will probably be erect ed near the union railway station at the foot of Commerce street.
 A report was made to the Committee that arrangements had been perfected and a contract awarded for the hand some booklet which is to be issued in connection with the advertising cam paign in behalf of Montgomery. The booklet will contain about thirty pages including a number of fine illustra- tfons St. Elmo Massengale. the ex- pert advertising man of Atlanta. un- der whose direction the booklet is to be compiled, will come to Montgomery next week. He will be accompanied by one of his expert booklet writers who will prepare the matter for publi- cation in the booklet.
 It was resolved to request the Chair man Of each standing committee of the club to cooperate with the Public ity and Promotion Committee in prep aration of the booklet. With this idea in view a meeting of the Publicity and Promotion Committee is to be called within few days to which meeting every chairman of committee of the club will be invited to confer over these matters.
 An attractive design has been adopt ed by the Publicity and Promotion Committee to be printed on the backs of business mems envelopes. The Com mercial Club has had ten electrotypes of this design made. They will be fur nished to the leading job printers of