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Evening star., 1907-05-05
HARRISBURG CAPITOL PROBE.
Official Report Shows Excessive Sum!
Were Paid.

HARRISBURG. Pa. May 4.-According to
the official report to the auditors Of the
capIto, investigation commission, issued to-
day. the state paid $115.910.13 for decora-
tions and furniture in the two rooms of the
new capitol occupied by the senate librarian.
OF this slo5.046.99 was against the main
room and the balance against the private
office. All of this went to John H. Sander
son & Co.. except $50. 7S. which was paid
to the Pennsylvania Construction Company
for metal filing cases.
Sanderson was paid 81 .641 go for two type
writer desks; 81, 1920 for two sofas; 81. .416
for three tables; 81. 1880 for three pairs of
silk curtains s2259O for clock: s., l46. II
each for three bronze chandeliers and 81 100
for painting and decorating.
Experts of the commission today took
down one of the elaborate chandeliers in
the private office of Gov. Stuart and a
standard in the senate chamber for the
purpose of examining them to ascertain
whether they were constructed according
to specifications.
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MURDERER Is DEFIANT.
Georgian Threatened to Horsewhir
Men Who Convicted Him.

they will hang me. When 1 get sout of this
trouble | will horsewhip those fellows in
there
These are some of the statements made
today by Arthur Glover after being SEN
fenced for the second time to be hanged on
May ~ for the murder of Maud Dean, his
paramour.
Glover. who was detective, shot the
woman dead without a moments warning.
Not long before that he had shot a negro.
but got clear He has been in many GRIM
inal episodes. His defense at the second
trial included brainstorm. paranoia, etc.
The judges arraignment of him in passing
sentence was the most severe ever heard
In Richmond county. The case has at
tracted much attention.
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BIG SCHOONER BURNED.
Lumber Cargo Worth $4,000 De-,
stroyed Near Seattle.

SEATTLE. Wash. May 4-Loaded with
lumber. the full-rigged steel schooner Ar
thur Fftger. lying outside Salmon bay,
near the West Point lighthouse. was
burned last night. The cargo. worth $780,.
600. was completely destroyed. Both cargo
and vessel were insured.
The fire started In the paint room. aft.
and crept slowly but with Irresistible force
forward, and In about two hours the
flames poured from stem to stern. The
fireboat and municipal tugs that stool
alongside were repelled by the intense
heat.
The crew of twelve men, in the fore
castle when the flames broke out, gathered
up their belongings and lowering q life
boat, escaped to the shore.
The Arthur Fitger was owned by the
Schmidt Company Of Hamburg. Germany.
shippers, and was valued at $125,OO She
was built at Belfast, Me, In 1880. Her
tonnage was 1.727 and she was 262 feet
long and . feet beam.
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placed on the stone beneath the tub and the
merchant withdrew.
1t is said that detectives were in the vi
cinIty at the time. and Gregori felt that
he was safe but he did not tarry long after
partly obeying the order contained In the
letter he had received. The response 10
the letter remained upon the stone undis-
turbed.
The detectives who were on guard re-
manned all night II Is stated. and at IN
tervals belated pedestrians passed, but not
one of them ventured to the tub Of now
ers No record of the affair was made at
headquarters as Inspector Boardman want
ed 1t thoroughly sifted and the guilty per-
sons caught.
II was stated last night by the police
that they had not yet found anything 10
Indicate that there is-a local council o!
the organization in this city. Mr.. Gregori
goes about attending to his business the
same as IL he had not received the letter.
but he IL anxious to ascertahi something
regarding the writers of the communica-
tiOn.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.
Daughter Of Gov. Lea Married at
Fathers Summer Home.


. WILMINGTON. Del. May A notable
wedding occurred at the Orchards. the sum-
mer residence of Gov. Preston Lea near
Delaware City. this afternoon when Miss
Alice Moore Lea, daughter of the executive,
was married to William c. Spruance, jr..
of this city. son of Judge and Mrs. William
c. Spruance. fashionable assemblage of
go persons from Washington. Baltimore,
New York. Philadelphia and all parts of
Delaware was present.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Hubert w. Wells. rector of St. Andrews
Episcopal Church. Wilmington. in the IL
brary of the mansion, which was elabo-
rately decorated. The bride. who was
given in marriage by her father, was at
tended by her sister. Miss Ethel Mildred
Lea. as maid of honor. Mrs. Sheffield
Phelps of New York. another sister. was
matron Of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss
Edith Spruance and Mrs. Leroy Harvey of
Wilmington and Mrs Charles f. Buck of
Baltimore. DR.. Walter G. Elmer of Phila-
deiphia was best man.
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STEAMER UNABLE TO SAIL.
Longshoremen Quit Work, Causing
Delay to Ocean Traffic.


Delay to Ocean Traffic.
NEW YORK. May 4.-The strike of long
shoremen Of this port today caused the
officials Of the Red Star line some little
embarrassment through their inability to
apprise prospective passengers that the
sailing time of the steamer Kroonland
which was due out for Antwerp today,
has been deferred until Monday. This
delay was due to the fact that all the avail
able longshoremen were put to work load
ing the steamer Celtic, which has taken
the place Of the st. Paul on the New York
run. SO as to get her started
on schedule time and thus escape the severe
penalty which attaches to delays in the
transmission of the trans oceanic mails.
Large numbers Of steerage passengers
crowded the pier in the driving rain,
weighted down with their baggage, and 1t
was only after several hours that they
were finally disposed in various hotels
along West street. there to await the sail
ing Of the. Kroonland. Many first and
second class passengers also appeared at
the dock, some OF whom had come from
distant points expecting to sail today, and
much confusion resulted.
The strikers congregated along the West
street water front today, but indulged in
no disorder. Police reserves were stationed
at the docks Of the various lines affected.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
DEEP SEA COMMISSION.
Will Submit Recommendations I,
Roosevelt,

BOSTON. May 4-Announcement was
made today OF the personnel of the commits
sion appointed by the chairman of the re-
cent navigation conference at New York
to submit to President Roosevelt the reso-
iutions adopted by the conference and also
to consider and report its conclusions In
relation to such suggestions and RECON-
mendatfons as have been or shall be made
for safeguarding conditions at sea. Among
the members OF the commission are Lewis
Nixon of New York, William McCarolI,
president of the New York board Of trade
and transportation; Samuel s. Sewall, pres
ident Of the Arthur Sewall Shipbuiiding
Company. Bath. Me. Frederick D. Under
wood. president of the Erie railroad; Emil
l.. Boas, New York agent Hamburg-Amer-
lean line. and, Rear Admiral ]. B. Coghlan.
commandant Brooklyn navy yard
The commission will meet In New York
before starting for Washington.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
MONUMENT UNVEILED.
Exercises on Battlefield Of Salem
- Church, Va

Speclol Correspondence OF 1ue othr-
FREDERICKSBURG Va. May 4. 1901
On the old battlefield OF Salem Church. In
Spottsylvana county. yesterday the beauti-
full monument erected by the state Of New
Jersey in honor Of the 23d Volunteer Regi-
ment of that state was unveiled. The
services were opened with prayer by the
chaplain Of the regiment, after which
Judge John T. Goolrick of this city de-
livered the address Of welcome. He stated
that he served the confederacy as a private
and was proud Of it He then related An
incident which occurred in the famous
charge Of Maryes Heights by Meaghers
Irish Brigade. The speaker asserted that
more men had battled, suffered and
marched in Spottsyivania county than any
where else on earth. Reference was made
by the speaker to the brass tablet on the
monument, which bears the following in
scription: ITO the brave Alabama boys.
our opponents on this field of battle. whose
memory we honor, this tablet is dedicated"
Judge Goolrick explained that inscription
was the first to be placed on a monument
erected by northern state in any way
complimentary to southern boys. He said
he would take the honor on himself to
inform the governor of Alabama of the
beautiful tribute paid by the state of New
Jersey to the soldier boys OF that state
who fought and died for what they thought
WAS right Inc speaker cOncluQeQ MS re-
marks by presenting to the monument
association. to be placed on the monu-
ment. beautiful wreath from the Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy Of this city. Master
e. Burd Grubb, jr., son OF Gen. E. Burd
Grubb, pulled the string which unveiled
the monument.
Gen. Grubb commented on the number
Of johnnie Rebs" present and welcomed
them. He recited the history of the sd
Regiment and its work on May 8. 1863
Edmund Wilson of Red Bank N. j.,
who represented Gov. Edward Casper
Stokes, was the next speaker. Then Maj.
Robert w. Hunter, secretary Of the Vir-
ginia military records, and former chief of
stah of Gen. John B. Gordon. was intro
duced. Among other things, he remarked
that probably in the near future Virginia
will be known as the Monumental state.
At the conclusion Of the exercises the
Regimental Association donated 500 to the
Salem Church Sunday school. Dinner was
served under the shade of the trees sur
rounding the old church.
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THE SANTIAGO TROUBLE.
ofhcial Report to Havana Of En-
counter Between Sailors and Police.

HAVANA. May 4.-The attorney general
OF Santiago has made report to the at
torney general of the supreme court of Ha-
yapa in the matter of the encounter be-
tween sailors from American cruiser Ia
coma and the police of Santiago of Tues
day He says that Capt. Lay Of the police.
while demonstrating with the sailors, who
were acting in a disorderly manner after a
dinner was suddenly attacked by them.
Capt Lay then fired several shots. which.
the attorney general says. were unneces-
ssry, as assistance was at hand.
Continuing his report. the attorney gen.
ersl says he has requested the indictment
Of Capt. Lay on the charge of shooting Sea.
man Lee. The investigation is being con-
tinued Tor the purpose of determintng
whether or not the police continued - Are
after the Americans had fed.
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CHICAGO POLICE HELD.
Grand Jury Returns Four Joint
Indictments.
cENSURE MINOR OFFICERS
Bail for Chief Collins Amounts to
$4,000.
OTHER DEFENDANTS NAMED
Charges Include Conspiracy, Accept
ing Brides, Initiating Records, Vio-
lations Of Criminal Code.
cENsuRE MINOR OFFICERS
OTHER DEFENDANTS NAMED

CHICAGO, May IA grand jury today
returned four joint indictments against for
mer Chief Of Police John M. Collins and
five other police and city officers, in connec-
ton with alleged corruption in the Chicago
police department. The action of the grand
jury is the result Of an Investigation made
by the civil service commission growing out
Of charges to the effect that the city police
force had been used during the recent may
orally campaign In the interest Of Mayor
Edward F. Dunno, who was defeated for
reelection.
Those under indictment are:
John NJ Collins formerly chief of police.
William L. O'Connell, formerly commits
sioner Of public works and chairman of the
democratic city committee.
Edmund H. Roche. city purchasing agent
and member OF the democratic city COM
mittee.
Frank d. comerford, formerly police at
tOrney.
Detective James McGrath
Detective Patrick McNulty.
Grand Jury's Censure.
In its report the grand jury stated that
while the evidence presented has caused
his associates In the unlawful transactions
SaACuy NcSpOuSiUlc lOT tuc lIduS6t tSSSiOHSs
we consider the inspectors, captains and
lieutenants guilty of reprehensibie conduct
and deserving of severe censure for their
actions In being parties to the soliciting
and accepting Of contributions. under stress.
from those of lower rank on the police
force
The Indictment against former Chief Col
Inns charges mutilation of official records
Of the police department and city of Chi
cago and violation of the criminal code.
Bail Is Heavy.
Collins and Frank D. Comerford in
another indictment are charged with con-
spiracy to do an Illegal act by taking from
the service a police officer and directing
him on special work in behalf Of the demo-
cratic party.
In a third indictment Collins. Edmund
H. Roche and William l.. O'Connell ara
charged with conspiracy to do an illegal
act in violation Of the civil service laws.
The fourth indictment charges Detectives
McGrath and McNuity with conspiracy In
soliciting and receiving bribes for political
work.
The bonds of the highers officers were
placed at 5000 on each indictment. This
makes the bond Of former Chief Of Police
Collins $4,000. The bonds of O'Connell,
Roche and Comerford $5,OO0'each and that
of the two detectives $1,000 each.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
King Leopold's Mission a Failure.

PARIS, May 4.-Absolute confirmation
has been secured by the Associated Press
of the complete failure Of the mission OF
King Leopold Of Belgium to Paris. which
was indirectly designed to secure the sup
port Of France against Great Britain in
the matter OF the Congo Independent state
by inducing French financial institution
to convert the Congo debt, hypothecating
for that purpose the railroads and other
franchises OF the Congo to the French gov
ernment, which already enjoys preference
In the me ttes> Of taking over the Congo.
should Belgium decline to refuse to con-
slider the proposals made on the subject to
that country.
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oUsTED4 THE URsULINEs.
Nuns Driven From Their Convent BY
=; Soldiers.

NANTES, France. May AT daylight
today fifty mounted gendarmes surrounded
the convent of the Ursulines here, and
when the sisters refused to open the doors
they were battered in. The sisters were
found assembled at prayer in the chapel,
but after the mother superior had read q
protest against the action of the authori-
ties. the officiating priest removed the holy
sacrament and the sisters withdrew.
In the meantime an excited crowd gath
cred outside the convent, shouting male
dictiOns the soldiers. Several persons
were arrested, including q lieutenant OF
the 18th Dragons.
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Brought Here for Treatment.

Thomas Hess. forty y-hve years of age, was
brought here last night from Little Rock,
Ark. by United States Marshal H. L. Rem
mel to be treated at the Government Hos
pital for the Insane. 1t was late when the
marshal reached here with the patient,
and the latter was cared for at the first
,precince police station over night. Hess,
the marshal says. was arrested in Arkan-
.sas for counterfeiting and was declared to
be insane. He Will be taken to the asylum
today.~
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Aztec Died Aged 11s Years.

sAN ANTONIO. Texas. May 4-Felix
Rodriguez an Aztec Indian, died here yes
terday at the age of 119. He was In the
battle Of the Alamo in 1896 as a teamster
in charge of the paymaster's wagon of the
Mexican army. After Texas victory he
returned to Mexico. where he lived until
four years ago when he came here.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATH.
Wealthy Real Estate Man in Chicago
Found DYING.

CHICAGO. May 4-George p. Porter.
wealthy real estate man. died today under
circumstances which are being investigated
by the police. Notice was received by the
police from an obscure section of the city
that man was dying in house on Dear
born street.
An investigation was promptly made and
Mr.. Porter was found in the house uncon-
scious He was taken to a hospital, where
he soon died 1t Is believed that death
resulted from natural causes, but a careful
inquiry Is being made into the affair.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Alleged Disorderly House,

William Owens, thirty-eight years of age,
was arrested about II o'clock last night by
the police of the fifth precinct and locked
orderly house. 1t Is alleged that Owens
had houseboat on the river near the
foot Of Half street and that he permitted
his guests to rush the growler'' and make
noise enough to annoy persons residing
near the foot of Half street Judge Null
lowny will hear the case tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
EASTER IN RUSSIA.
No Amnesty Ukase Had Appeared at
Midnight.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 4.-The solemn
ceremonies of the Russian Easter were
carried out at Tsarkoe-Selo tonight in
the traditional impressive manner. EN-
peror Nicholas and the members Of the
imperial family were present as was NJ
Golovine. president of the lower house of
parliament.
The oficial Gazette has published the
usual long Easter list Of decorations to
officials and others.
Up to midnight no ukase granting am
nesty had appeared.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
ugly Feeling Over Strike.

PITTSBURG, Pa. May 4.-Ugly feeling
is being displayed in the strike Of the ma
chinists of the Pittsburg district. which af-
fects over 1000 men. In the Lawrenceville
district today a street car. In which a
number Of strike breakers were riding, was
surrounded by an angry crowd Of persons
estimated at over 1000. and for q while
serious trouble was imminent. A squad Of
police cleared the tracks, but just as the
car started many bricks were thrown
through the windows. No one was injured
Evening star., 1907-05-05
LIMITATION OF ARMAMENTs
Italy's Negotiations for Bringing
Question Up at The Hague.

ROME, May 4.-Negotiations initiated by
Italy are in progress regarding the pro-
cedure for the discussion at The Hague
Of the Limitation Of ornaments. with the
intention apparently of bringing the ques-
ton before the peace conference II the
powers do not reach an agreement before
the conference assemblies.
1t is expected that the visit to Russia Of
M Nelidoff the Russian ambassador to
France, will have an important influence on
the attitude of the powers, as M Nehdoh
Is to preside over the peace conferences.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
KILLED BY FALLING WALL.
Footer Building in Cumberland Col
lapsed Yesterday.

CUMBERLAND. Md, May 4.-Today one
of the thirteen-inch brick walls of the old
Footer building. on North Mechanic street.
collapsed and Instantly killed two men.
who were buried under the debris. The
dead are: Reginald Cowherd. aged seven
teen years. and Samuel A. Lewis, aged
twenty eight years. The building was be-
ing torn down to make room for a new
structure.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
LONG TASK AHEAD.
Work of the Congressional Postal
Commission

The congressional postal commission ap-
pointed just before the adjournment of the
recent session of Congress has been assign
ed rooms in the Post Office Department
building and will Immediately enter upon
the business for which 1t was created, the
principal feature Of which Is an investiga-
tion into the accounting methods of the en-
tire postal service. For this work two ex-
pert accountants have been employed, and
they will be assisted by number of sub
ordinates.
Among other reforms which the COM
mission will attempt to bring about will be
the establishment of uniformity In the re-
ports from the various post offices, the
lack of which has been the cause of much
annoyance and loss of time by the depart
msnt officials he commission is composed
of Senators PenrOse, Carter and Clay and
Representatives Overstreet, Gardner and
Moon. The work before them will require
several months.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Cold Weather in Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May 4-With a tenn
perature OF Al degrees at 1880 today Pitts
burg and western Pennsylvania is ex-
periencing one of the coldest days in May
in the records of the local weather bureau.
Heavy frosts throughout western Pennsyi-
vania for tonight and cold and fair weather
are reported by the bureau to follow.
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BOTH SHARED LIKE PENALTY.
Men Who Dynamited Church Sen
fenced to Three Years Each.


fenced to Three Years Each.
wILKESBARRE, Pa. May 4-Peter Saw
age and Joseph .Chenowsky were today
sentenced to three years. imprisonment in
the eastern penitentiary at Philadelphia
and to pay a fine OF $500 and costs for
wrecking with dynamite the Welsh Con-
gregational Church. at Edwardsville. near
here. two years ago. Savage confessed to
the crime In court Wednesday and impli-
Gated Chenowsky. The latter claimed he
was innocent, but the jury took the oppo-
site view.
It was thought, because Savage turned
states evidence that he would get light
sentence. but Judge Lynch refused to show
him any leniency. Savage in his confession
said he and Chenowsky were led to the be-
lief that II they dynamited the church
they would get reward from some saloon
keepers who bore grudge against Rev.
r. c. Edwards. the pastor of the church,
because he went into court and opposed .ae
granting Of licenses to large number Of
applicants in the vicinity Of the church.
Evening star., 1907-05-05

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 4.-The British
embassy has lodged a claim with the porte
for the reimbursement OF the $4,000 ran
som paid to the brigands who abducted
Robert Abbott, the son OF a prominent
British subject who was residing at Salo-
nika.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
GEN. sANNo DEAD.

Remains to Be Brought Here For In
ment. -..-.,
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. May BRIG.
Gen. James M. Sanno, retired, died this
afternoon at Fort Oglethorpe, where he
had been visiting his daughter. The re-
mains will be shipped tomorrow to Wash
ington for burial.
Gen. Sanno graduated from West Point
in 1853, and served In many important
positions. His last command before his
retirement in 1908 was at Fort Russell.
Wyoming.
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SWEPT BY A BIG STORM
SHIPPING IN GERMAN PORTS
MENAcED By VIOLENT GALES.

HAMBURG, May A violent southwest
storm is sweeping over the city. Most OF
the vessels which were preparing to leave
the Eibe are remaining in port. The sailing
vessel Hermann was driven aground, a
number Of houses were unroofed and sew
eral persons were injured.
KEEL. May "A number Of minor acci-
dents due to the severity Of the weather
occurred in this harbor Today. A lighter
sank, ceal-faden steamer went ashore
and an unknown sailing vessel entered the
outer bay flying signals of distress.
STETTIN, May 4.-The shipping here to-
day was endangered by severe storm.
BERLIN, May 4.-Heavy rains have fall
en- over the Black Forest district, the Main
and other confiuences Of the Rhine are ris-
ing and severe freshets are impending IN
the Harz district. The railway to Brocken
is closed owing to the deep snow.
cHERBOURG, France, May "A fierce
gale Is raging in the channel The French
steamer Laure and the French bark Jane
Guillon have been driven ashore. The bark
arrived at Queenstown May from San
Francisco. Her crew was landed ana II
Is hoped she may be refioated.
LONDON. May 4.-King Edward returned
to London today after a bad passage across
the channel in a very severe gale, heavy
seas continually breaking over the steamer
on which his majesty was passenger.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Death Of Mrs. Julia Murphy.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
2 BOYDS. Nd, May AIRS. Julia Murphy
died at her home near Hyattstown at
o'clock this morning after brief illness of
pneumonia. She was 4 sister Of Rev. r.
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w. Shrlner of Kingsley. this county. ana
wife OF George Washington Murphy. Her
husband and eight children survive her.
Among her children are Mrs. Elizabeth
Benson and John Murphy of Washington.
she was aged sixty-six years.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
$125,OOO Fire Loss.

TORONTO. Ont, May 4-Fire this even
ing destroyed the flve-story building occu-
pied by the Knox Manufacturing Com
pany on Wellington street, manufacturers
Of children's headwear The loss will be
1925 600 on stock. The building which Is
rented from the Countess of Carnarvon, Is
valued at $50 600.