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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
GEN. DUVALL REPORTS
SUCCEEDS no THE POSITION HELD
By GEN. BARRY.

Brig. Gen. William p. Duvall, recently re-
lieved from command of the Military De-
paftment OF the Gulf, at Atlanta Ca, re-
ported at the War Department this morn
ing. in obedience to the orders of the Presi-
dent. for duty as member Of the General
STAN Corps and as assistant to Gen. Bell
chief Of stan. He succeeds to the duties
heretofore performed by Brig Gen. Thos.
H. Barry. ordered to Havana to relieve
Brig. Gen. T. J. wint Of command OF the
army Of paciHcation
Gen. Duvall Is one of the younger briga-
diers. having achieved his star as recently
as March last. He IL q native Of Maryland
and was graduated from the United States
Military Academy in June, 1859, and from
the Artillery School IN 1892 He served
With the 9th and LIST regiments OF artillery
until September, 1901. when he became
major In the Artillery Corps. which rank
he held when he was promoted to the grade
OF brigadier general. During the Spanish
war and the Philippine instruction he
served successfully in the volunteer estab-
hshment as major and inspector general.
lieutenant colonel and chief ordnance Of
dcer, lieutenant colonel. 18th United States
infantry, and colonel. 48th United States
Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
TWO FIREMEN KILLED
ELEVEN OTHERS INJURED IN A
NEW YORK FIRE.

NEW YORK, February 27-Two dremen
were killed and eleven others rendered
unconscious by ammonia fumes at a fire
today in the basement of a market in Sth
avenue. One who was made unconscious
may die. while the condition Of two others
Is serious.
The dead are Adam Damn and Harry F.
Baker.
But for the heroic work of the rescuing
parties the death list would have been
larger
Damn and Baker had carried a pipe
through a basement and into an opening
leading into the subcellar, where they
called for water pressure. However, when
the firemen reached the hole to assist them
in directing the hose upon the blaze, Damn
and Baker were not to be seen. Ammonia
fumes poured up through the hole and
filled the basement. The fire had melted
the coupling Of one of the ammonia pipes
connected with the cold storage plant of
the market.
Rescuing parties were formed. and
Damn and Baker carried up from the hole
with difficulty. They died soon afterward.
Each OF the rescuers succumbed on reach
Ing the outer air. Roll call revealed the
fact that Capt. Bernard Carlock was down
in the hole, where he had gone in search
OF victims Of the fumes. and he was
brought to the surface. It Is believed that
he will not recover.
The financial loss will reach 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
AGREED TO BY SENATE.
Conference Report on the Waterways
Bill Adopted.

Shortly after 8 O'Clock today the Senate
agreed to the conference report on the riy-
er and harbor bill
During the consideration by the Senate
today OF the conference report on the river
and harbor bill Senator Hopkins endeav-
ored to get a reconsideration Of the Item
appropriating $2JO.OOO for improvements in
the Mississippi river between Cairo and st.
Louis. The Senate provided $3.50, 600 for
this purpose, and this amount Mr.. Hop
kins wanted restored
Senator Frye called attention to the fact
that in the last few years the commerce
on this section of the river had decreased
from 10000 tons annually to 100000 tons
annually.
Senators Cullom and Stone seconded Mr.
Hopkins efforts. but the statement was
made by Mr.. Berry, one OF the conferees
that the House conferees were obdurate
and In his opinion IT would be useless to
submit the item to conference again,
Mr.. Cullom gave notice that he should
resist the passage of any future river and
harbor bill unless the Mississippi river
should be adequately provided for, No
change was made in the item,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
AGREE TO CONSOLIDATE.
Two Local Revolver Associations to
Be Combined


At meeting of the members Of the Ma
tional Capital Rifle and Revolver Associa-
ton and the Washington Revolver Asso-
citation, held last night in the parlors of
the store of Hickman & White, on G street
northwest, it was decided to consolidate the
were outlined for competitions and for en-
larging the membership.
The Washington Revolver Association was
practically the original revolver club form
ed in the District. and was composed of
members of the National Guard and others
outside the guard. For several years. 1t Is
stated, it was fourishing organization.
Recently new club was formed, the men,
bership of. which Is limited to officers of
the National Guard. Many of the Ma
tional Guard members of the revolver asso-
citation dropped out Of the club, but others
remained. 1t was decided last night to
consolidate with the National Capital Rifle
and Revolver Association which was Or
ganized a couple of years ago.
The officers elected are as follows: Presi-
dent, Sheridan Ferree; vice president, Lieut..
W. Milton Farrow; treasurer, c. 8. Whee-
master, William Johnson; assistant shoot
ing master, Willard M. Farrow, jr.
The silver cup, which was the property
of the revolver association, donated by
Harris & Shafer Company, becomes now
the property of the consolidated clubs, and
will be competed for once a month by the
members The winning member each month
gets his name engraved on the cup. The
first competition for the cup, 1t was de-
cided last night, will be held next Monday
in the gallery Of the Minute Mems Armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Bills Vetoed by the President.
RESUMPTION OF HEARING.
Trial Of Strother Brothers for Murder
of W. +. BywaterS.

When the court convened at Culpeper,
Va, for the continuation Of the trial Of
James and Philip Strother this afternoon
standing room was at premium. and so
much trouble was experienced with the
crowd that Judge Harrison ordered the
room cleared.
Mrs. Gaines, sister Of the defendants: Mrs.
James Strother and her sister. Mrs. Taylor.
were in court. and they were seated near
the defendants.
George French Strother, brother Of the
defendants, who is in the lumber business
at WEIGH, w. Va, was the first witness
after recess. He testified that twelve years
ago he moved to West Virginia. He and
his brothers were devoted to Viola, the
youngest of the children. The brother
testified that he came here in December
with his brother James because Of reports
about his sister being away from home.
Witness said he reached here Thursday,
two days before the shooting, and he went
to Rotherwood the next morning.
The hearing for the day was not con-
cluded when this report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
YIELDS 10 THE SENATE.
House Gives Way In Army Appropria-
ton Bill.

After an hours discussion the House to-
day receded from its position and con-
Cured in the Senate amendment In ths
army appropriation bill providing that OFF,
GERS who served creditably in the regular
or volunteer forces during the civil war
and who now hold the rank Of brigadier
general on the active list Of the army, hav-
ing previously held that rank for three
years or more, shall, when retired from ae-
tive service, have the rank and retired pay
OF major general.
Representative Prince of Illinois desired
to write into the amendment a proyiso that
it should not apply'to a cadet who was at
the Military Academy in the early years
OF the civil war, but he did not succeed.
Speeches in behalf Of the amendment
were made by Messrs. Hull OF Iowa, chair
man of the military affairs committee of the
House; Hay of Virginia, Slayden Of Texas,
Keifer of Ohio and Grosvenor of Ohio.
The following brigadiers general will be
affected by the amendment: Quartermas-
ter General C. F. Humphrey, Surgeon Gen
eral Robert M. O'Reilly, Judge Advocate
General George B. Davis, Chief of Engi-
neers Alexander Mackenzie and William 8.
McKaskey. Should liberal construction be
made OF the amendment 1t win also in
clue William p. Hall of the military Sec
retary's office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
MAY RIDE FREE.
New York Assemblyman Thinks he
|. Has Solved Problem.


Special Dispatch to The Star
ALBANY. N. T., February 27.-Assembly-
man Cuvellier has come to the aid Of the
poor members Of the legislature who are
obliged for the second session in years to
pay railroad fare in coming and going from
Albany. Notwithstanding the constitutional
provision prohibiting members from accept
ing free transportation from railroads, Mr..
Cuvellier has no objections to riding for
nothing.
He has hit upon a scheme so, that the
railroads will not be put to the necessity Of
issuing passes. Mr.. Cuvellier's scheme Is
Tor the secretary of state to issue to each
member Of the legislature q card which
Will show that he is a member of the
legislature, the presentation of the card to
insure the holder free transportation within
this state.
The privilege OF riding free will be for
one week before the beginning Of the ses-
sion and for one week afte. adjournment .
To make sure that q conductor will not
refuse a member Of the legislature free
transportation Mr.. Cuvelfier provides that
II one refuses to recognize the card he
shall be fined not exceeding $50 or impris-
oned not exceeding sixty days, or both
fine and imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

Mrs. Mary A. Pitts. the colored woman
who was arrested In New York city q few
days ago On a charge Of kidnapping young
white girls to take part in a theatrical per-
torrance to be given at True Reformers'
Hall in this city this week, arrived here to-
day.
At the Office Of W. r. Griffin, manager OF
the hall where 1t is intended to give the
performance, 1t was stated this afternoon
that Mrs Pitts WAS released in bond pend
ing the Investigation by the grand jury in
New York city. Inspector Boardman states
that he sees at present no ground for police
intervention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
RUSSIAN FAMINE RELIEF,


ST, PETERSBURG, February 2f.-Ths
members of parliament elected from Nizhni-
Nevgorod mel yesterday and drew up a
strong protest against the provincial ad.
ministra ton, which for political reasons, II
Is claimed, interferes with the public fam
Inc relief and prosecutas those who open
free eating rooms. Similar protests are
being made at KaxaR.
The reports from the Caucasus famine
area now include the districts Of Mingrelfa
Gurlar fmeretia, feiixabethpel and Eriyan
Subscriptions are being organised here. and
the papers are commenting sympathetically
on the dispatches announcing the opening
Of subscriptions In America.
In order to check the increasing prices Of
meat the municipality Of st, Petersburg has
decided to open eighteen municipal meat
markets, where meat viii be sold to the
poor at cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
WILLS FOR PROBATE.
Papers Filed Today Making Number
of Beouests.

paper writing dated at Atlantic City,
N. j.. August 10 last, was fled for pro-
bate here today as the will of Hester
Payne. The paper is not signed by the
testatrix. but purports to be written at her
request in the presence of three witnesses.
The paper directs that Frances jackson is
to have $50. Page Saunders $50, Annie B.
Hart $175. Clara jackson $75 and Alice
Jackson $175. The rest Of the estate is
bequeathed to Frances Jackson, her sister.
No executrix Is named in the will
Rev. Joseph I. Mcguire and Rev Charles
e. Boone are each left SIS by the terms of
the will of Mary Simpson, dated February
u, 1907, and offered today for probate
Her son, Joseph Edward Simpson, is given
$500 and such furniture as he may select
The residue Of the estate Is devised to
rather Boone In trust to be converted into
cash and to be held for the benefit OF John
Simpson and Thomas Francis Simpson dur
Ing minority, when the fund Is to be
equally divided. Joseph e. Simpson is
named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
SUBTREASURY CASE.
Rumor the President Has Discharged
All Employees.


All Employees.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. February 27.-It is reported
here that President Roosevelt had dis
charged the entire force Of employees at
the local subtreasury. but the story cannot
be confirmed. officials say that II such
an order has been issued in Washington,
It has not yet reached this city.
The president OF leading Chicago bank
intimated that the story probably is cor
rect in that he had been advised that the
President was considering the case yester-
day.
President Roosevelt has taken a hand in
the Chicago subtreasury shortage Of $173,-
OO0. He has called on Secretary Shaw for
a statement AS TO the shortage and the
facts. In addition to that he has asked
for a statement of both OF the shortages
that have recently occurred In government
subtreasuries. the one Of eE 900 In the St.
Louis subtreasury and the last one OF $I73,-
600 At Chicago. In both cases the govern
ment has lost total of $780, 600 and all rec
ords have been broken In the ease with
which the government has been taken In.
That Is said TO have alarmed the President
and In his request OF Secretary Shaw he
wants 10 know how this comes about.
John E. Wilkie, chief of the secret sery-
Ice, is on his way to Chicago TO tnyestiSa a
the theft OF Sl73, 900 from the United States
subtreasury Ia that city last week, 1t was
thought at nrst that IL would be unnsces-
recsiVed by the Treasury Department have
been 50 unsatisfactory THAI the original
policy of ths department has been Changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
GOING TO JAMESTOWN.
Troops That Will Be Camped There
Designated.

MAJ. Gen. Frederick D. Grant, command
Ing the department of the east. who will
have command of all the troops at the
jamestown exposition. arrived here this
morning from Norfolk. where he made
personal inspection of the site OF the pro-
posed military camp. He had conference
with Gen. Bell, chief of staff, a. a result of
which orders will be issued for the follow
ing named troops to 60 into camp at the
Jamestown exposition: The sd Infantry,
now stationed at Fort Smelling. Mimi; one
thorp, near Atlanta, Ca; one battery Of
field artillery stationed at Fort Mysr, Va,
and company Of the hospital corps sta
TONED at Washington barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

John Burns. alias William Power, ana
Frank Valid were before Judge Null
iewny In the Police Court today, the former
upon two charges OF grand larceny and the
latter upon one information alleging house
breaking. Both waived examination and
bond upon each Information was fixed at
$500 to await the action OF the grand Jury,
1t 10 alleged by the prosecution that Burma
smashed the show Windows Of Louis dam
hrosia and Aiyon Ausley. located ON Penn
sylyania avenue. several weeks ago and
took therefrom watches and other 5ewelry
valued at $50. It Ii further alleged that
after Burns had helped himself Wafd came
aleng and took valuables from the window
OF d'Ambresia OF tas value OF 42a, Burma,
1t was stated. was later arrested IN Ralti-
more and returned to this city for trial,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
CLERICAL CHANGES,
Navy Department Promotions and
designations.

Changes In the Navy Department are an
nsunced as follows:
Observation-Disclosures of construction and
repair, Walter N. Crawford, by transfer,
copylst at 500 per annum.
Observation-Disclosures office, James
R. Davis, from helper at $3.50 to classified
laborer at $50 per annun. Bureau Of yards
and docks, Joseph Nicholson, from drafts
man and clerk at $i.so0 per annum to ex-
pert aid at $s.ss per diem e r: Lincoln.
from expert steel work aid at $a-2S to ex-
pert aid at $s.52 per diem; Wm- g. Hughes.
from third-ciass assistant craftsman at
s.. 52 TO second-cl1sS assistant craftsman at
<3S6 per diem; H d. RDueer, from third
class copyist structural steel work drafts
man NJ e 80 10 second -ciass-copyf strncfar-
al steel work craftsman at $s.0A per diem; W
G. Hughes, from second-c2ass assistant
craftsman at t&76 to first-ciass assistant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Injuries End in Death.

William w. Stancliffe. sixty years old. of
Lanham, Nd, who was injured by falling
from a step ladder at the navy yard yes
terday afternoon. died at the Providence
Hospital about 6 o'clock last night. The
body was removed to the morsue. and Cor
oner hewitt was notified. After an invesi-
cation the coroner gave q certificate of
death by accident.
The body has been turned over to Harvey
Sons, undertakers. to be prepared for
burial. The arrangements for the funeral
are as yet uncompleteA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
WELL-KNOwN CHARACTER,
Topic Of MI. Justice Gould's at Bar As
ISOLATION Lecture.

The second in the series of lectures which
have been arranged by q committee OF
the Bar Association for the present season
will be given tomorrow evening In the hall
of the George Washington University. On
that occasion Judge Ashley M. Gould, as
sociate justice OF the Supreme Court Of
the District, will give some account Of the
interesting career of Luther Martin. whp
as public man and lawyer was one Of the
prominent figures in the civic and social
life Of this general locality during the last
years Of the eighteenth century and the
opening period of the nineteenth
This lecture, as well as the others in the
course. Is open to the public, and an in
vitation is extended to all interested to
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

MAzATAN. Mexico. February e7.-stx
rurales m fhey hay asleep In tlss sheitsr q
rocks In the vicinity OF Topic were butch
cred by the notorious handit, Enriqus
ChaEsx and his hand yesterday. RANCH
men and farmers IN ths Topic district arr IN
q condition bordsring GA panic. N n Is m
mored that Chayez has gathered around
him other mea 90 saesdthirsty ~ himself.
Many effsrts have b the psss ssw aasnths
heen made 10 capture Chaves. but his incaz.
nerve and kpowaedse u the country have
always saved him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

BuildisN permits were sssnsd ~ Inspector
Ashford to-day - te1lsws:
To WasaAnstes Bslldan6 Coapany. Ger
eleven tvo-stegy hR4ck dwellings, q an b
GAO tn strest nsr<hwsst. arckltsck. ". J.
Palmer: buaasr. DuildAng ana 0uppay Cor
poration. estimated cost. t10,e00
To Washington Building Company. for six
two-story brick dwellings at zoos to 4Ol5
9th street northwest: architect w. J. Pal
mer: builder. Building Supply Corporation;
sstimatsd COST, 10000
10 Harry Wardman. tor aix two-story
brtck dwellings at aG2S to SO8s Dent place:
architect. A, H, Beers: builder. Harry
Wardman, estimated cost, toO0O.
To @. B. Keferstein, for tour two-story
street northwest, builder. John Houtz. ssti-
mated cost. % COO
70 C, b. Keferstein. for four twe-story
ha1ck houses. Io8-g70-151-Sy0 Morton strest
nssthweti builder. Jehn Houtas ESTIMATED
coa, tA0oA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Killed in Terra Gotta Wreck.

AS a result Of the death of Nettie L.
Compiler in the Terra Gotta disaster, De-
cember 80 last, Samuel p. Compiler. her
administrator, today filed suit against the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
$4,000 damages. He says the deceased
boarded the train at Dickerson Station to
be conveyed to this city, and charges that
the wreck was due to negligence on the
torneys Leckie. Fulton & Cox represent
the administrator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

DUQUOIN. ILL.,, February H-Prosecu-
ton Of the case against Joseph Letter,
wealthy coal operator. On the charge of
criminal negligence ip the operation Of q
ceiliery at Zeigler, ILL.,, was begun here
yesterday. f"a = -. e-.ses.
A gas explosion occurred in the colliery
in April. 1905, killing nearly sixty miners.
Relatives of the victims brought suit short
ly after the accident, but for various rea-
sons trial Of the case has been delayed.
The civil suits are said to aggregate
100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
ACCEPTED BIZ THE HOUSE.
Favorable Action Taken on Reports Of
Confe-ees,

The House today accepted the conference
report ON the bill granting to the govern
ment the right of appeal to the Supreme
Court Of the United States In criminal cases,
The REPORT was adopted by the Senate yes
terday and the bill now only lacks the ap-
prevail of the President To make 1t a law,
The House today agreed to the conference
reports on the bills authorizing the allot-
ment and disposal of surplus lands In the
Rosebud Indian reservation in South Da-
kotu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
In Critical Condition.

Capt. F. F. McCathran. in command Of
the fifth precinct. is critically I'll. at his
home, according to the statement OF DIR,
Edmund Barry. police surgeon who has
been IN attendance on the patient since his
attack day before yesterday. The captafn
has suffered q cerebral hemerrhaxe, his
power Of speech has been lost and his right
side seems to be useless, 1t Is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

craftsman at a per diem. Naval war rec
ords. jerome T. Frazier. from copyist at
$40 to copyist at 500 per annum Naval
observatory, N. NJ. PERKINS,, from miseei-
laneous computer to assistant on equatorial
at 81 600 per annum. A. r. Calder. from
copyist at $50 per annum. bureau Of nayiga-
ton, to copyist at MO- per annum, bureau
Of construction and repair.
Resignations-Mills building, Charles E.
Gates, plumber. at 1900 per annum: naval
observatory, Frederick n. Davis, laborer,
at $3.50 per annum; naval war records. Mrs
c. T. Armstrong, copyist, at $500 per
annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

The Bethel Literary ana Historical Asso-
citation, Miss N. a, d. Madre president,
celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary
Tuesday evening. February %, with appro-
pirate exercises. The association was
founded by Bishep Daniel ]. Payne. who
was foremost a. an educator among his
people,
Addresses were made by Mr., William A.
Jodner Dr.. Waiter Il. Brooks. Misa Matte
r. Bowen end Mr., Charles II, ehortsr,
Miss Laura A. Joiner. who has served quite
a number Of years as seeretary OF the So
ciety, EzIe q brief history OF tho asuooi-
at5sn. A Brogram or vocal seiecfims was
gfvan By the AmphAen Glee Club, Prof, J,
Henry Lewis director,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

John Jackson, colored. twenty-nine years
of age, arrived in this city on Pennsyl-
yania railroad train from Warrenton. Va.
yesterday afternoon, suffering from heart
disease He was removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital and died there this morn
ing at 80 o'clock. His. sister. Kath-
crime Jackson, of Warrenton. Va, has been
notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
One Killed; Twenty Injured,

MEXICO, Mo-, February R7-Durfng q
heavy fog today an easthonnd accommo-
dation train and westbound freight train
collided in the Wabash railroad yards here
causing the death of Passenger Engineer
William Efucing and injuring twenty others.
Passenger Fireman Robert Maxwell was
badly scaided and Baggageman Harry
Davis was crushed under trunks.
Others vino we're injured were zble BE- pro-
coed into town for medical attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
"Cotton King" sully III.

NEW YORK, February 27.-Daniel ].
Suliy. the cotton broker, YVES Ill with pneu-
monia at his apartments In list street, this
city. today. While his condition xas re-
ported to be- serious, the crisis ia. his III
ness is not expected to be reached until
tonight,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
No Cause for Alarm,

An alarm turned in from 4th and E
streets northwest this morning called the
fremen to the house at AS 4th street
northwest. occupied by Mrs. Mary Fisher
It was found that the chimney was burn
ing out and that the flames did not threaten
the house itself,