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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
MAY BE NO STRIKE.
Western Railroads Hope to Settle
Peacefully.


CHICAGO. April AT the conclusion of
a meeting today of the managing commit
tee of the trainmen and conductors. it was
announced that the prospects for a quick
and peaceful settlement were bright. Grand
Master Morrissey of the trainmen, said:
Negotiations are still on, and there is a
fair chance of a peaceful settlement. We
have reached no definite conclusion, but
the situation is Frightening. Mr.. Garrett
son of the conductors and myself will prob
ably meet Commissioner Neill late this
afternoon
Slason Thompson. secretary of the Gen
eral Managers Association. announced to-
day that he believed II highly probable
that the dispute will be settled before to-
morrow.
Begin to See Light.
The ENJOYS of the federal government,
who have for several days been trying to
bring about peace between the western
railroads and the trainmen and conduc-
tors have begun to see the end of their
labors.
1t was the general opinion today that
the situation is more peaceful than at any
time during the last week Both sides are
said to have made slight concessions, and
as they were not at any time far apart
1T is believed that adjustment will be
reached within a few days
Managers in Conference.
The general managers held a meeting
that lasted far into the early morning.
and the conference was resumed again
today.
1t Is believed possible that a partial set
Element may be reached by night. The
managers, however. stand fatty on their
refusal to grant a nine-hour day and an
increase of wages at the same time.
Neither Commissioner Knapp nor Mr.. Neill
would say anything today regarding the
possibility of an early agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
NOTED RUSSIANS MEMOIRS
ExProcurator Generals Letters to B,
Published in Ten Years.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 4-The CORES
Pondence and memoirs of the late NJ. Pobe-
donostsen. ex-procurator general of the
holy synod. have been deposited under the
seal in the Rumaintseff Historical Museum
of Moscow According to his testamentary
directions. they. will be published at the
end of ten years. The papers, which are
said to rank in Importance with the Bis
marck and Hohenlohe memoirs. include ex-
tensive correspondence with the last three
emperors, with whom NJ. Pobedonostseff
was on most intimate terms. letters from
many prominent statesmen of the old re-
sime and series of letters from the daugh-
ter of the poet Tutcheff, one OF the court
ladies'. --a-z---
II Is reported they will throw intimate
light on hitherto obscure court intrfgues
There is also another series OF letters from
Prof. Rachinsky. former colleague of
NJ Pobedonostsen at the Moscow Uniyer-
silly, furnishing a running commentary on
the events of the day.
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COL. DENNY IN HOSPITAL.
l. Under Treatment for Injuries Re-
ceived by Oyerturninp of Auto.

Col. Frank Denny of the United States
Marine Corps. who was SO seriously injured
by the overturning of his automobile near
the Washington monument Tuesday night
is confined to the hospital Col. Denny was
In a big touring car with friends, and the
vehicle was accidentally overturned when
an effort was made to make a sharp turn
The colonel received number Of cuts and
bruises about his face and body, and his
right arm was fractured.
After receiving treatment at the Elmer
ency Hospital he was taken home, but yes
terday he was removed to the Naval Hos
pital, where a photograph of his injured
Denny is an expert horseman and golf
player, member of the Metropolitan and
Chevy Chase clubs and other organiza-
lions. He was recently elected president
of the Chevy Chase Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
mo LABOR UNION
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MEN NOT
PERMITTED TO JOIN.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April 1.-THE at
titude of. the Southern Pacific Company to
organized labor unionism among its en-
ployes>of a certain rank was stated yester-
day by w. S. Palmer. general superintend-
ent of the company, before the arbitra tion
board, which Is considering the demands
made by the telegraphers. Mr. Palmer in
response to a question by Stanley Moore,
spoke for two hours and ten minutes He
said
The policy of the Southern Pacific can
be better explained by the instructions
which were given by our present general
manager over year ago. to the end that
no dispatcher or employee of any descrip-
ton could expect promotion to an official
position as long as he retained his connec-
ton with labor organization and that so
far as that is concerned, the man would
not be allowed to resign in order to get
that promotion at that time; that he must
show his willingness to take the side of the
company as against an organization or to
be absolutely independent. 1t is not taking
sides as much as 1t is the independence Of
the men,
The railway will close it's case today.
May Tie Up Chicago Building.
CHICAGO, April 4-Building operations
all over the city may be tied UP as a re-
suit of the strike of union gasfitters, which
began Monday and which broke out afresh
yesterday when the employers finally re-
fused to grant demands.
More than 200 members of the Chicago
Master Plumbers Association indorsed the
refusal Of the arbitration committee of the
association to accede to demands.
The strike involves about 200 men, prac-
tically every gasfitter in Chicago Unless
the difficulty is speedily adjusted the sltua-
ton threatens to involve contractors in
much trouble with architects and builders
for failure to finish contracts on time
An Increase In pay from $3.50 to $500 a
day is demanded by the strikers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

dcCl:ueG by Chairman Cortelyou, but that
others had been accepted. contribution
b. the American Tobacco Company, he
said. had been returned. A prominent man
had made a contribution of 10000 to the
republican campaign fund. Subsequently
this ns.r had made known his desire for an
appointment in the diplomatic service in
the event that the President was elected.
As seen as his motives were understood the
natlcnaI committee returned his contEibu-
ton.
The President asserted to his callers that
none of the corporations that contributed
to me campaign fund in 1904 had come to
him IL. favors. either directly or indirectly.
In this connection the President referred to
the legislation enacted regarding corpora
lions during the last two years disprov-
ing any imputations that immunity would
be shown them for their contributions.
Millions Raised by Combination.
The Presidents talks yesterday were fur
Their supplemented today by the claim from
a man close to the President that the Har-
riman- Hearst Rockefeller combination has
already raised s5.Ooo0o0 to wage war upon
the President and his policies. This money.
which is a mere bagatelle compared TO what
is to be raised is for the purpose. 1t Is
claimed. of buying newspapers. politicians
and every body to engage in the war upon
the President.
The whole story of the shocking revela-
ton came to the White House from pri-
waite dinner. it is claimed. where L certain
man. vino got quite full, attempted TO get
the support of some of those present IL
happened that they were all friends of the
President and the story got to the Nhite
House in hurry.
1t is commented upon today with much
interest that the White House is losing no
time in getting the story to the pubic as
fast as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Der Of corporations and companies. and in
these relations he showed himself to be a
man of executive ability and OF safe and
substantial judgment.
Mr.. Decide did not keep aloof from the
affairs OF the community, even II they hap
pened to lie outside of his special interests.
He gave Of hts time and energy freely to
public service in the various forms In which
it can be rendered In such a community as
this.
He was particularly interested in the i'm.
provement of Rock creek south from P
street, and while his ideas on the subject
went counter to those held by others. yet
there was no pronounced unpleasantness,
and it was recognized that II Mr.. Decide
was mistaken he was honestly 50 and he
was willing to grant the same to his op-
ponents, so that In that particular as well
as in others, while there was feeling
aroused yet 1t did not cling with any per-
sonal sting to the vigilant and tireless
leader Of the forces in favor of the cover
ing over of the gorge of Rock creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
HE WAS ILL ONLY ONE WEEK
Announcement of Demise Cause Of
General Regret.
MEMBER OF STOCK EXCHANGE
Motion to Adjourn as Mark of Re-
spect to Memory Of De-
ceased Carried.

William Riley Deible one of the best
known business men of this city, died at
his home 1920 P street. this morning at 8
O'Clock. after an illness of about a week
of typhoid fever. Just one week ago Mr..
Decide was in his Office, 1404 G street. and
seemed to be in his usual good health. He
was suffering. however, from an injury to
his hand received a day or two before from
a broken pane of glass. but he had paid
but little attention to it. Thursday last the
injury developed feverish conditions ana
Saturday the physicians attending him
pronounced the case typhoid fever.
From the outset the attack was severe
one. The temperat ure of the patient ran
high and delirium set in at an early stage
and continued through the course OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
'LoNGsHeREMEN's STRIKE.
Shipping Interests at Norfolk Are
Tied Up.

NORFOLK. Va, April 4,-Three hundred
negro longshoremen in the employ here of
the Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company, operating steamships out of Nor
folk to Baltimore. Boston and Providence,
today Joined the striking longshOremen of
the Old Dominion Steamship Company and
walked out. demanding an increase from
l. and 20 cents to 20 and % cents per hour
OF the ground that with the great increased
ros, of living their present wages are not
Sufficient to meet the daily necessities of
life
The strike is tying up the ships of both
lines affected and breaking into schedules.
Both companies are firm in their refusal to
grant the demands
The Old Dominion strikers said today that
nearly all the men in each of the company
two shifts of $50 each are out and 1890
men in all are affected. The companies are
arranging to bring men here from dis
lance and the Merchants and Miners say
they will have 200 men here tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
TAFT LEADERS FAIL.
Few Men of Influence Respond to
Call
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
COLUMBUS. Ohio, April 4-The Taft
leaders announced two days ago that call
signed by 300 republicans of Portsmouth
for meeting to form Taft Club had been
prepared and this, it was said, would prob
ably cause Representative II. C. Bannon.
whose home is In Portsmouth, and who is
a supporter of Senator Foraker to give his
allegiance to Secretary Taft. But when
the meeting was held last night but p Of
the alleged 800 signers of the call appeared
and in the number were included but few
persons Of substance and influence The
development will cause the general public
70 discount the announcements sent out
from the Taft headquarters very literally in
Ute future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
aiers had not been represented by counss,

diers had not been represented by counsel
at the court.
Mai Penrose testified that he was awake
when the firing began on the night of Au-
gust ID, and Immediately dressed upon
hearing two pistol shots from the road he
thought. In the vicinity OF the guard house
His story as to the rest of the shooting. the
call to arms and for formation and dis
position of the companies during the sue
ceeding hours Tailed with that told by
other officers. He testified to sending Cant
Lyon, with Company d. to patrol the town
and OF his return. accompanied by Mayor
Combe. and his brother, Joe Combe and
OF their statement that soldiers had done
the shooting. After general discussion
between the Combes and officers of the
18th Infantry Maj Penrose said that the
mayor asked to speak to him privately. In
this talk the witness said that Mayor
Combe told him that none of the men OF
the 18th should be permitted to enter tn.
town. as he could not be responsible for
the actions of the citizens toward them
This applied to officers as we'll as enlisted
men Mayor Combe said that the sight
of a uniform might infame the people.
Maj. Penrose said that he replied that he
would allow none of his men to enter tn.
town. and neither would he allow a citizen
to enter the garrison. He made an excep-
letters from the mayor
Finding the Clips and Shells.
According to the testimony of Maj PEN
rose he>did not believe his men had done
the shooting until the following morning.
when Capt Macklin found the clips and
shells outside the garrison wall at the
mouth of what Is known as the Cowan al
ley. His feeling that the men were guilty
was strengthened by not finding any marks
of bullets in the barracks walls on the sides
next to the town.
The witness detailed his meeting with a
citizens committee on the morning OF Au-
gust IA, when a demand was made for the
surrender of the perpetrators of the at
tack to civil authorities. He told the COM
mittee that soon as the guilty men
could be discovered he would surrender
them. and that In the meantime he was
taking every precaution to prevent a re-
currence of the firing.
The latter statement was in response to
questions as to what steps had been taken
to insure against negro soldiers making
another attack.
The direct examination of Maj. Penrose
had not been finished when the committee
adjourned for the day.
Prior to the examination of Maj. Penrose
testimony was given by Maj. Joseph z.
O'Neil of the Both Infantry concerning
tests at Fort Mcintosh to determine
whether it is possible to distinguish be-
tween white and negro soldiers and Mexi-
cans wearing khaki uniforms at night, at a
distance of fifty feet or more. The evidence
was largely technical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
To Stop Ascot Park Racing.

LOS ANGELES. April 4.-In accordance
with the understanding perfected some time
ago, the city attorney yesterday requested
the city council to enact an antf-pool-sell-
ing law, which, 1t is understood, will end
racing at Ascot Park. The measure, which
was introduced when Ascot Park was an
nexed by the city. was not pressed to pas
sage because of an agreement between the
city authorities and the Ascot officials
whereby there was to be no interference
with racing until the season just closed had
ended,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
TO MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP.
Mayor-Elect Busse Planning to Dust
Democrats.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
CHICAGO. Ill, April 4.-Mayor-elect Fred
"A Busse Is preparing to make a clean
sweep OF democratic job holders from the
top Offices down.
The only appointment that Mr.. Busse is
said to have definitely decided upon is
James Koran for chief of the fire DEPART
Hent. Mr.. Koran now holds that position
and he will be reappointed by the incoming
mayor.
Other appointments, which, according 10
gossip, are as good as decided. are John j.
Hanberg, commissioner of public works: e
> Brundage, corporation counsel and In
spector George NJ. Shippy, chief of police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
HAITI NOT HOSTILE,
Has Confidence In the Government
Dominican Policy.

Mr.. Leger, the Haitien minister. called
on Secretary Root at the State Department
today and assured him that all reports
concerning the alleged. hostility OF Haiti
to the ratification of the treaty between
the United States and Santo Domingo are
absolutely without foundation.
The minister says Haiti is satisfied that
the Urited States does not desire to ac-
auire territory in Santo Domingo His
government has full confidence in Secre-
tary Root and President Roosevelt and
their Dominican policy, and Is satisfied
with their assurances that the United
States will not take any of the island on
which Haiti and Santo Domingo are
located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

HAVRE. April 3.-Arrived: Steamer La
Provence from New York.
SIASCONSETT, Mass. April 4-The
steamer Baltic, from Liverpool for New
York, was in communication by wireless
telegraph with the station here when
eighty miles east Of Nantucket lightshlp
at TAO am. VIII probably dock about
am. Friday.
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Man Unconscious; a Mystery.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April At. C. Web
ster, sixty years old. who was taken from
a Union Pacific train here Monday after
noon in a semi-conscious condition and re-
moved to the city hospital. was still I'M
conscious today. Nothing is known OF
Webster except that he was travelling from
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. to Gainesville. Ga.
He has never uttered Il word since he was
brought here" said the house surgeon this
morning. His body shows no marks or
bruises, and the cause OF his condition is
mystery to lis"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

market value and the members of the
syndicate did not sell them at the top
price, was it not because they were holding
them In hope Of something better?"
Commissioner Harlan said it appeared to
him that what the syndicate had done was
to purchase an opportunity to make more
money; that they had acquired the road
at; a price, rearranged the capitalization so
that 1t represented q larger sum and had
sold out.
Mr.. Crayath was followed by Judge Lo-
watt. who spoke on the aims of the syndt-
cate in taking over the Alton property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Decisions in Three Gases Announced
by Justice Gould.

Three absolute divorces We're today
granted by Justice Gould. presiding in
Equity Court No. 1. Disregard Of the mar
riage VOW is assigned as the reason for
the dissolution of the marital bonds In all
three cases.
Matte Server Meloney is given a divorce
from Clarence w. Meloney: Frank Conger
from Susan Conger. and Marian ii. Smp
son from Allen j. Simpson. Mrs ,Meloney
is given the custody of her child, Gladys
Meloney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To j. A. Landlord. for one two-story
brick dwelling at 514 Irving street. north
west; architect and builder, J. A. Lank-
ford estimated cost, 1900.
To DS H. Mathews. for one two-story
frame dwelling at Rhode Island avenue and
10Th street: architect. Louis Langill build
err Joseph Brown; estimated cost, 81, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Files a Caveat.

Elizabeth T. Hennessy today fled a
caYeat against the probate of the alleged
Will of Annie Hennessy. The usual al
legations of mental incapacity and undue
influence are made. Attorney W. E Am
brose represents the careator. - .,--.---,s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Reception in Honor of Minister.

GUATEMALA CITY, April ALFRED
A. Winslow. the American consul gen.
eral, gave a reception Tuesday in honor
Of Joseph w. J.. Lee. the American min
lister to Guatemala and Honduras, which
was attended by government officials.
diplomats and members of the American
colony. Mr.. Lee has received a warm
welcome from all classes here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Mai. Penrose's Story.

Maj. Charles w. Penrose, who command
ed the negro soldiers composing the bril-
gade charged with shooting up Brownsville,
was before the committee yesterday after
noon. -55,lea--- ....
Maj. Penrose has been acquitted by court
martial on charges Of neglect OF duty while
the same court-martial declared that the
men of the 25th Infantry were guilty. Not
withstanding this finding Mai. Penrose as
serted his confidence now in the innocence
Of the men. although at first he thought
them guilty, and in reply to a question by
Senator Foraker said that the negro SOL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Good Judgment and Clear Head,

Joined with these. qualities which con-
tributed to his personal popularity was
associated good judgment and clear head
for business details.
In addition to his own business he was
called upon to serve both as an officer and
a member of boards of directors Of q num-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-28
RED FLAG A SIGN OF DISORDER.
Magistrate Crane Says II win Not lie
Tolerated and Holds Socialist.

Magietrate Crane says IL VIII Not He
Tolerated Int Holds Socialist.
Using a red flag in speeches or lectures, .
said Magistrate Crane In the Tombs police
oourt yesterday while sentencing Sol Field
man, the Socialist orator, who was arrested
recently for Haunting the emblem Of
anarchy in Printing House Square, tends
toward a breach OF / g peace, incites men
to dis .rder and violence, creates feelings
Of hatred against the Government and It's
citizens. is against the law Inc will not be
tolerated in this city or country"
fieldman was arrested last Tuesday
by Policeman Herman OF the 0ak street
station He is an Opt ian living at 800
West 10th street, who lectures for the
Socialist party In the summer months.
At the ii Q OF his arrest he had a red flag
flying and was about 10 address the crowd.
He had no permit and was arrested.
In his defence yesterday Fieldrhan said
Gag when arrested. He always few that
beside the red nag. Police Headquarters
had been notified that this meeting was TO
be held and he did not and doea not knoS
ton guaranteeing to every man the right
Of free speech. He said he hai been
speaking in the streets for eight years and
had never before been interfered with by
the police.
Il always Az the red nag said Field
man, and Il never yet caused q riot. Tn
police have been present and they never
objected TO the red flag. II symbolizes
the brotherhood Of man and freedom
throughout the world
Magistrate Crane said to the prisoners
lawyerA;
Il shall hold this defendant In 800 for
one month. He can be released on bail
or ] will issue q commitment and you
gentlemen can appeal the caee."
The lawyers. Jacob Panken, who appeared
for Tieldrnan. and Harry l.. Slobodin,
counsel for the Socialist party, declared
that their client should 90 70 jail ana that
they would seek to get him out on a writ
OF habeas corpus and make q test case Of
the matter,