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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06
RALEIGH sTEELE's RECORD.
Iowa Man Left Home at Garner Six
Years Ago.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
GARNER, Iowa. January 5.-The only R.
Steele ever known in this vicinity was
Raleigh Steele. who left here six years ago.
While here Steele divided his time between
machine repair shop and running a ped
dlers medicine wagon. He had wife and
several children and was about forty years
OF age He was an unobtrustve character
and temperate IN his habits. When he left
here his destination was never known, but
II rumored at various times that he To-
Gated in Chicago and then in Philadelphia
There was also a report that he had met
with considerable misfortune. There are
other Steeles in this community. but none
who claim relationship TO Raleigh Steele.
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RECEPTION BY STATES.
Southern League Function at M. E.
Church So-th

The Southern States reception, held In
the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episco-
pal Church South New Year evening. was
largely attended. II was given under the
| auspices of the members of the Epworth
League of the church, of which DIR. Clifton
Clark is the president. The receptions were
ipaugurated about four years ago, and each
year ii is regarded one of the leading
functions of the year among southerners
in the capital city. The decorations were
of yellow and white. the league colors.
Bunting. southern smIax. palms and ferns
were also used in the decorations The
front represented ante-beilum southern
porch, with its board steps and tall fiuted
columns. Radiating from this porch We're
the smaller columns, making the different
state booths.
booth of the state of their nativity.
In the receiving line. which stood in the
center OF the room. were Rev. William
French Locke, Mrs. Locke, Rev. Forest j.
officers of the league. DR.. Clifton Clark,
Misses Pauline Chapman, Julia Pierce, Ina
F. Nelson, Dora Trent. DIR. Howard r.
Moore and Willis b. Robinson.
In Booths of States.
Those receiving in state booths were:
Virginia-Misses Mary and Sarah Bea-
mer. Jeanne Wakefield. Mrs. Philip Kemon
and Mrs Blanche Howell Hereford
Maryland-Mrs. ]. b. Leonard and Miss
Kate S. Fowler
Arkansas-Miss Nannette Pollock.
Mississippi-Mrs b. NJ Chenoweth, Miss
Lillian Chenoweth, Miss Bonnie N Nabers
and Mrs. Clifton p. Clark.
Texas-Mr. w. A Cannon, Misses Fielder.
Georgia-Miss Julia Pierce.
Tennessee-Miss Louise Keeling and Miss
Louella Wood
North Caroiina-Mrs. w. +. Tomlinson.
West Virginia-Mrs. VIM. French Locke
and Miss Jameson.
Missouri-Mr. and Mrs J. r. Blackwood.
Alabama-Mr. William Chambers.
District of Coiumbia-Miss Gertrude Fow-
Ter.
Refreshment room-Miss NJ. Josie Brown,
Mrs Owen, Mrs. Fannie Ten Eyck. Mrs.
Thomas A. Grower, Mrs NJ E. OBannon
Miss O Bannon.
Committees in Charge.
The-committees arranging reception were
composed of:
Decorations-Mrs. Annie f. Tennille, Mr..
Willis B. Robinson.
Refreshments-MissM Josie Brown. DIR.
Howard r. Moore.
Music-Mr. John w. Stewart
Invitations-Miss Pauline Chapman.
ReceptiOn-Miss Alma Baird. DIR. Clifton
p. Clark.
Cloak-Messrs William r England. Flo
rian D'Este Jameson Sanford Warren.
John Riddle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06
RAIDED BY POLICE.
A Number of Arrests Made IL Two
Houses

Two raids were made last night by the
police of the third precinct, crap players
being interrupted and the games stopped.
The first visit was made to the house of
Frank Ford, colored. $40 Ricketts, court,
where the police found game in progress
on the second floor. One Of the players
escaped by jumping through the window.
carrying the sash with him. Eight men
were found in the rooms and they are to
appear as witnesses against Ford. who was
relea sed upon $50 collateral for his appear
ansce in the Police Court tomorrow.
Agnes Harris, the victim of the Sc cond
raid, was short of cash. and was unable to
procure her release, Sergt. Williams and
Policemen Newton, Vanhorn and Scanlon,
who conducted both raids, found Agnes at
her home 2oU2 F street, with a few friends.
She was arrested. and charged with con-
Quoting a crap game. Unless she raises
money enough to leave collateral she will
be detained in police cell until she is
taken to the Police Court tomorrow.
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AGAINST SENATOR BAILEY.
Opponents Jubilant Over Defeat in
Travis County.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
AUSTIN. Tex. January 5.-The demo-
Gratis of Travis county. in which the state
capital is situated. today defeated by a ma
jority of 100 votes the proposition that j. W.
Bailey should be reelected to the Senate
The outcome In this county is expected to
have big influence against Bailey's re-eIec-
ton. Most of the members of the legisla-
ture are now here to attend the session
which opens next Tuesday.
The anti-Bailey men are jubilant over the
prospects of bringing about a Legislative
investigation of Mr.. Bailey. which they
say win result In his defeat for reelection.
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RAILWAY INQUIRY BEGUN.
B. and o. Officials Investigating the
Terra Gotta Disaster.


BALTIMORE. Md. January 5.-The Bal
timore and Ohio railroad today announced
that 1t had begun its official investigation
of the wreck which occurred at Terra
Gotta Sunday night. The first session was
held late Friday night in the Office Of Mr..
o. II. Hobbs. superintendent Of the Balti-
more division. Engineer Hildebrand and
his train crew were examined. The Wash
ington policeman who claimed he saw the
red light was also examined. as was the
telegraph operator. No conclusions were
reached, and the investigation was con-
tinued until Monday. The exact time has
not yet been fixed The affair was con-
Quoted behind closed doors. Superintendent
of Transportation Galloway and Trainmas-
ter Kelly were present In addition to Mr..
Hobbs.
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MISS BARTON'S GUESTS
LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN
VISIT GLEN ECHO.

Miss Clara Barton entertained a large
| number Of the members of the Legion OF
Loyal Women at dinner at her home near
Glen Echo, Md. last evening. TIE MEM
oers OF the organization had from time to
time intended to pay Miss Barton visit
and spend the evening with her. but only
last evening were they able to partake of
the hospitality of the Barton home. Early
| In the afternoon many Of the ladies pro-
ceeded to Glen Echo, and later their hus-
bands joined them. Thus, shortly before 6
O'Clock. there a jolly party in at
tendance when dinner was announced. Miss
Barton sat at the head OF the table with
Chaplain Couden Of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
After the dinner had beer served aud
coffee passed the chaplain was called upon
for an address He dwelt particularly
upon the good that had been accomplished
by Miss Barton. remarking that long before
ne came to this city he had made up his
Hainu that the first person he would call to
see upon his arrival in the capital city
would be Miss Barton. but until last even
ing he had not made her acquaintance. The
speaker added that he was pleased to be
with the assemblage and to have had the
honor OF dining In Miss Barton's home
Response by Miss Barton.
After Chaplain Couden had resumed his
her guests 1t gave her pleasure to have
them In her home, and added that she
would long remember the occasion. She told
of recent trip she made to her old home.
oxford. Mass, and of a visit to the family
buryiny ground where the remains Of Bar
tons for generations had been inferred. She
said that while her heart was with her
dead still she had a large spot reserved
for the friends of this section of the coun-
try. where she had passed many years
Of her life.
Entertaining Features.
Mrs. Evelyn Gurey Kane Of the Bush
Temple Conservatory of Chicago was pres
ent and contributed several eocutionary
selections. The first was me garden scene
from ''If I Were King. which was fol-
lowed by "Sussanner" BY request of
Chaplain Couden Mrs. Kane also recited
1.-THE Banners of Burgundy She also
pleased those in attendance with the dra-
matte story of ''In the Shadow of the CAL
lows" Mrs. Albert Houghton, Mrs. Juliet
B. Bennett and Ernest Houghton rendered
vocal selections The guests were Mrs. Eve
Ign Gurley Kane of Chicago Chaplain and
Mrs. Henry Couden, Mrs. Margaret A. Knapp.
Mrs w. E. Roach, Mrs. Anna Ball, Mrs.
ID. c. Perham. Mrs. Olive Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. William Riley Mrs. NJ A. Cook,
Mrs Cora Curry, Mrs. Bell kelver, Mrs.
William S. Odell, Mrs. Emma Myers, Mrs.
Nellie Mathews, Mrs. c.. Bollinger, Mrs.
ham. Sidney Perham and Mrs. Perham,
Capt. Newton Ferree and Mrs Ferree. col.
and Mrs. Grosvenor, Miss GroSvenor, c. A.
Sidman and others.
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False Alarm Of Fire.

false alarm of fire. the third since yes
terday afternoon. was turned in at 1880
o'clock this morning from box l72 at 18th
and Little streets, which called out the
entire downtown section of the fire de-
partment.
The police Of the first precinct made an
arrest in connection with the turning in
of the alarm, but 1t s stated they have
as yet been unable to find any evidence OF
the prisoners guilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06
Standard Steamer Floated.

HALIFAX. n. s.. January 5.-The steam
er Garibaldi. which recently went ashore
near St Pierre and was later fioated. ar.
rived here today under her own steam
She was leaking only slightly. A surve.
will be held here Immediately.
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AUDITORS FOR TRAINS.
Conductors to Be Left Free to Avoid
Accidents,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. January 5.--It was stated
at the Baltimore and Ohio Offices tonight
that Mr.. d. B. Martin, general passenger
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. is considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
placing auditors on the passenger trains
OF the company to collect all tickets and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06
OPPOSED TO DRYDEN
LYREQUESTED TO WITH
DRAW FROM SENATE RACE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PLA1NFIELD. n. j., January 5.-Union
county legislators today issued an open let
ter inviting John F. Dryden, the only
avowed candidate for the United States
Senate, to withdraw from the race in the
interests of harmony. They promise that if
he is eliminated they will go into the party
caucus and be bound by its action. What
they will do in the event of his refusal the
legislators do not say. Neither will any one
of them say whether he will support Justice
Pitney of Morris county for the place.
Senator Alderman and Assemblymen Per
kins, rilman and Moxon whose names are
attached to the open letter. met at Elizabeth
today for conference on the situation in
Union county. Their letter was the result
of this meeting. and in it they assert that
majority of the representatives of Union
county are strongly opposed to the re-elec-
of Mr. DRYDEN
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Loyal to Organization.

rhe letter reads as follows:
I'VE believe that in order to conserve the
best interests of the people, the legislature
of our state at the coming session should
elect republican to the United States SEN
ate. AS regular republicans We believe in
party organizations Under the conditions
that confront the party at this time we
thin, that all republican members of the
legislature should be placed in a position
so that they may enter the caucus and
thus insure the election of, a republican
United States senator.
Representing the people of Union county
it is our duty to respect their wishes. AS
expressed to us, the sentiment in our
county is so strong and overwhelming
against the reelection of Mr.. Dryden that
We believe that republican other than he
could be elected to that office. There is no
doubt that there are many able men in our
party who could fill the position with
satisfaction.
"In order to clear the way to united
party action suggest the withdrawal of
the name OF Mr.. Dryden d candidate,
and If his name be withdrawn we will en-
ter the caucus and be bound by its action"
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in. On week days the clock was sometimes
set at noon. time being given by the chief
dispatcher at Baltimore
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charge at Silver Spring Sunday night about
it since the accident happened and he
claimed to have shown US the white sig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06

hanging against the building. The double
green at Silver Spring gave me the right
to the track to the cross-over at Terra
Gotta. and any extra train using the cross
over was supposed to protect itself by send
ing a flag up the track. l saw no fiagman
and went ahead.
Did you know 66 was ahead of you?''
NO. sir: knew when left Silver Spring
that 66 was overdue in Washington, and L
thought 1t must be in
Did you blow your whistle at Takoma?'
YES blew one long blast for the station
call"
Did you blow for the target at Silver
Spring."
double green. L asked my fireman what it
was and he said double green
What the position of the green
! lamps at Silver Spring.
zone was on a high pole about ten or
eleven feet from the ground and the other
in the target
did you look at your watch at Silver
Spring."
ington.'
lis your watch right?'
Il have 1t tested twice year, as the
rules require.
Coroner hewitt read from the book of
rules for government of employees the re-
auirement that the watches of engineers
and conductors should be compared with
standard clocks and the fact registered
upon prescribed forms before starting on
any run, and Hildebrand was asked whether
he had done SO at the beginning Of his
run.
II compared watches with my cond Htor
at Cumberland. and 1 don't know any1 ing
about the standard clocks" Hildebrand
answered
How about registering on a bank?"
II have never seen a blank"
"Did you know the schedule of co."
yes"
And were you not supposed to 6ok out
for it?'
Duty Of the Company.
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BROKE ALL RULES
Of BLOCK SYSTEM
Remarkable Evidence Given Be-
fore the |. C. c.
AN OPERATOR EXAMINED
Takoma Station Ran Pretty Much a,
It Pleased.
MANY CONFLICTING STORIES
Judge Clements Comments Severely
on Many Admissions Made by
Milton Phillips.
AN OPERATOR EXAMINED

1t was late last evening before Judge
Clements of the interstate commerce COM
mission finished with the last witness Of
the day on the Terra Gotta wreck investiSa-
ton. The witness was Operator NJ. w.
Phillips of Takoma. on whose truthfulneSs
and fidelity to duty the whole of the respon-
siblity for the wreck turns. He was kept
on the stand for three hours and half,
questioned by Judge Clements and Special
Attorney Walter for the interstate COM
merce commission and cross-queStfoned by
Attorney Wilson for the Baltimore and
Ohio. Every possible detail of his actions
on the evening of the wreck was gone into.
All the phases of his management of the
block signal station We're discussed To
about seven-eighths of the questions asked
him he replied Il don't remember or Il
can't tell But to the one crucial
point Of his having displayed a red block
signal against the extra train 2i2J he re-
NAMED firm, positively contradicting Engi-
neer Hldebrand and his fireman. McClel-
land, who had testified earlier in the day
that they saw no signal light displayed at
TakOma.
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Frequently. said Mr.. Phillips. train
would run by his red target. but up TO the
accident every train thus running by had
returned to the station. He said he had
never reported such an infraction of the
rules because no accident had ever occurred.
Asked IL since the accident he would report
such an infrsction the witness showed con-
siderable hesitation but finally said he
didn't know whether he would or not
The witness then reported the testimony
he had given before the coroners jury re-
garding the passing of train 2igN
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
scHMITz TO cREswELL
March IA 1907.

March IA 1907.
Hon. Fl. T. CresweIl, San Francisco.
Cal.
MY Dear Mr.. CresveI1: received
information a few days ago to the
effect that ON May 4 another car
strike would take place. OF course,
I intend to try to avert II II pos
sIbIe. IL a strike does take place
and from all accounts II seems al
most unavOldabIe-your position
naturally would be Inconsistent as
a member of the Police Commits
sion. therefore think IL advisable
to accept your resignation. which
was forwarded TO me some time
ago. assuring you that do 50 with
the sIncerest regard and with the
hope that the friendly relations
that have existed between us for
some years past may not be inter
fered with.
Some time back, when you asked
to be allowed TO resign, i did net
think TT advisable and you kindly
consented to remain on the board
until such time as you could be re-
lieved. 1 therefore believe that this
Is the time, and at the same time
want to express my sincere graft
fude to you for the many acts OF
friendship you have shown me.
L leave for Los Angeles tonight,
but VIII return ON Monday n you
wish TO see me personally.
.Very sincerely yours.
f. f. SCHMTTZ, Mayor.
ACCUSED OF ~sELLIEG OUT~
The carmen. who have been quIetI.
to enforce their demand
iince the day they learned that tn
Irbitrators had denied them what the.
most OF all desired, consider that the.
lave been betrayed by the indicte,
dayor by his untimely revelation o
heir plans. Apparently Schmitz &
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
FLOODS COVER TOWNS
AND THOUSANDS FLEE
Millions of Dollars Lost
by Inundation Affecting
2,500,000 Persons

WHEELING, W. Va, March 14.-In
Wheeling and surrounding towns the
flood has wholly or partially submerged
fully $500 houses and nesriy 10000 per-
sons have been driven from their homes
or TO upper floors. The villages of
MaiorsvuIe and yiceIa. in the Wheeling
Creek Valley. are reported to have been
day.
PITTSBURG. March I4.-Tbe damage
to perisbable goods and property In
the Pfttsburg district alone will amount
to s1.O0o,o00.
At ConnelIs,iIIe, Pa. the damage to
the coke region is estimated mt $4,000
900 and over 100000 persons In that
district arc temporarily out of employ
ment.
The Westinghouse Works. employing
damage to machinery is estimated at
100000. All the mines along the
MonOngaheIa River are flooded and
10000 miners are affected.
The steel and iron mills are at a
standstiIl and fully $4,000 men are idle.
Hundreds of stores and business houses
in the downtown section are partially
submerged and have closed their doors.
The food directly affects over $500, 900
persons.
mediate vicinity is serious. The tele-
graph and telephone service is Grip
pied. Men are pumping water from
the dynamo room of the Western Union
building in the center OF the business
section.
In the suburbs of Aspinwall. Sharps-
burg. Aetna and Millvale, over 500 fam
lilies are living in the second stories of
their homes
Hundreds of people are marooned in
Pittsburg Restaurants and hotels have
been besieged all evening by persons
unable to reach their homes.
CLEVELAND. March 14-Many Ohio
points are experiencing disastrous
floods. Dispatches tell of swollen
streams and of death. damage and
priNdllcH ds d result VI the nOO0S.
At GAINESVILLE. where three persons
were drowned today. the Muskingum
River is rising tonight at the rate of
half an inch an hour and is near the
high-water mark of 1898, when the
most disastrous foods known in the
section occurred. Mayor Deacon swore
in a large force of special policemen
tonight and gave orders to confiscate
boats of owners charging excessive
ferry rates in the district
In Springfield and vicinity more than
100000 damage has resulted to prop
erty and 200 families have been made
homeless by the sudden rise of Mad
River and its tributaries.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
Your Position Would Be
Inconsistent" i" Railway
Lawyer Is Told
8 HOURS THE DEMAND
Union Much Disconnected
Over Treachery of the
Labor Mayor

| received information a fen
days ago to the effect that on
May ! another car strife
nould take place. OF course
| intend to try to avert it. if
possible. If a strife does take
pldce-dnd from all accounts it
seems almost undpoidable-
pour position naturally Dould
be inconsistent as a member of
the Police Conn1ission.-Let-
ter of Mayor Schmitz to
Commissioner H. 7. Cres-
well.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
SCHOOL BOND ISSUE To
Be TAKEN UP BY UNIONS
Building Trades Organiza-
tons Will Invest
$365,00O

Through the efforts of the San Fran
cisco Central Building Trades and
Labor Council the various unions anil
ated with it will subscribe for the en-
tire issue of school bonds. amounting
to s365.ooO. and will thus make the
building of new and adequate schools
possibility. The bonds have been
exposed for sale on several occasions.
but capital has not been attracted to
the investment The union men declare
that the unwillingness of the capi-
talists to buy the bonds is due to po-
litical motives and that there is evil
IDENTIFY a desire to discredit the city's
administration I'm view of that fact"
said Secretary o. A Tveitmoe last
night. we will buy the bonds our
selves.
The combined treasury holdings of
all the unions affiliated with the Cen
tral Trades Council amount to over
s5.oOo.00O and the individual savings of
the army of members aggregates $27.-
100000. 1t will be as easy for us to
buy those bonds as anybody.
The baby unions'-those most re-
Gently organized-have already agreed
to buy $4,000 worth of these bonds; the
Cement Workers. Electrical Workers.
Hodcarriers. Carpenters No % and
Plumbers and Painters No. 10 have
also agreed to take large blocks of
these securities. There will be sys-
tematic canvass of all the unions when
the financial aspect of the case has been
explained. and there is no doubt that
the entire issue of school bonds will
be assumed by the unions"
In written statement submitted for
publication Secretary Tveitmoe said:
The Building Trades Council of San
Francisco hereby recommends TO af1Ii-
ated unions and their members that
they Immediately take steps 20 pur-
chase Sucn amounts Oh lneSe SCnOOl
bonds as they can possibly afford.
'.It is recommended as a good and
safe Investment, and it is further most
earnestly urged as patriotic duty
which you owe to yourselves and your
city Your city is in need of funds for
the erection of buildings where her
children can be housed and educated.
TT has been given as a reason why
the local banks and capitalists failed to
bid on the bonds that the interest of
31s per cent is too low: and it has also
been stated that the financial interests
of the country are boycotting San
Francisco bonds because of the capt.
talists' hostility to the Union Labor
municipal administration.
BE IT as it may. San Francisco bonds
are fully as good an investment at 3 4
per cent today as they were when the
bonds were voted. No sane person will
deny the fact. and even the million
aires and their hirelings who are des-
perately seeking the destruction of the
trade union movement. regardless of
means, cost or consequences, must ad-
init it if they are still capable of
acknowledging the truth" |