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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
METRIC SYSTEM CONDEMNED.
Unanimous Action by Cotton Trade
and Textile Workers.

Special Cablegram to The Star
LONDON, April S.-The proposal TO in
troduce the metric system of weights and
measures has been unanimously con-
demned at conference between employ
ers and operatives in the cotton trade
and textile Industries at the Westminster
Palace Hotel.
Mr.. C. w. NIAGARA, the pI esident of the
Federation of Cotton Spinners' Associa-
lions, said that the government that
would ignore such a force as was repre-
scented at the conference would court dis
aster Should rash Legislation lead to the
loss OF the industries represented no
other industry could maintain its posi-
ilon. In France. where the metric system
mad been introduced the great silk in
dustry had disregarded it, Not only
would they have the greatest difficulty
with the work people in bringing about
the change, but there would be the al
most lnsuperable difficulty of educating
the natives of India and other countries
up to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
DRESDEN FAMILY TRAGEDY.
Terrible Act of Father Crazed by
Financial Troubles.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN, April 8.-A family tragedy of a
particularly distressing character has just
been enacted at Dresden. In that city
lived a man named Wilsdorf, fifty-one
years of age, who had been in the royal
service as chief forester, but who had re-
tired on the exiguous pension pertaining to
such a position. and occupied a modest fiat
with his wife and six children, the young
est Of whom was only eleven years of age
1t had been known throughout the neighbor-
hood that the family had got into pecuni-
airy embarrassment and had incurred
heavy debts, but no one suspected the ex-
tent to which these circumstances had
preyed upon their minds. The other morn
ing as the milkman brought his can to the
door of the fiat he found that one which
he had left the day previous had not been
removed. He called the attention of the
police to this fact. and inasmuch as 1t was
reared that all might not be well with the
family inside the police forced in the door,
1t was then discovered that with the ex-
ception of the oldest daughter. who still
manifested faint signs of life, the whole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Books Under Vatican Ban.

ROME. April Sit is reported that the
new syllab bus being prepared by the holy
once VIII contain a solemn condemnation
OF the works of the Able Houtin and of
rohazzaro. in addition to condemnations of
the Writings of the Able Loisy, the Rev Dr.
Wlillam Barry and the former Jesuit priest
IerrilI- According to information received
here the Able Loisy, whose books were
placed upon the Index Expurgatorius'' in
1913, mainly owing to the efforts of Car
dlnal Richard, the archbishop of Paris. is
suffering from an incurabie internal dis.
ca. but before dying he hopes to finish his
most important work. an ''Exegesis, or an
explanation OF his apologetics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Thaw Incident in Paris
to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. April s.-A story of Harry
Thaw's dread of witnessing the death of
a dog has just been made public here
During visit to Paris Thaw, who is a
great lover of dogs, presented to the
Gennevilkers Home for Lost Dogs it's
first apparatus for the painless extinction
OF hopelessly diseased or injured animals
The authorities invited him to see the APP
paratus in use. Just as the manager was
about to lead dog into the death
chamber Thaw turned pale and stopped
would rather not see it," he said. and,
excusing himself, hurriedly left the build,
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
NORTH ATLANTIC RATE WAR.
Berlin Interested to Know if Event
uality is Near.

Special Cablegram to The Star
BERLIN, April S.-The question is every
where being asked to whether there is
to be renewal of the North Atlantic rate
war in the not far distant future. Such
an eventuality seems by no means distant
of realization in the light of statements
contained in the annual report of the Ham
burg-American Company. Since the long
continued conflict of a few years ago which
across the Atlantic at almost nominal fares
the position of the Cunard Company has
been one of practical independence
The previously existing agreements have
never been renewed, despite the efforts of
the combine acting in cooperation with
the German lines to re-establish them. The
Cunard Company has adhered to the
agreements in principle, but it is claimed
that when this is said it is about all that
can be said. Moreover the Cunard Com
pany's close relations with the Austro-Hun-
garian government in regard to the car
riage of emigrants from the Mediterranean
have always been a source of annoyance
to the German lines, while the 'all-British'
company's share of the Scandinavian emf
grant traffic is not little begrudged in
Teutonic shipping circles.
Shipping authorities say that it is of
course possible that the HamburgAmerican
and Ncrd.ieutscher Lloyd companies have
outlined an expensive campaign, but the re-
suits Of the last passenger war are de-
clared TO have been so disastrous to every
body concerned that there are those who
regard its repetition as highly improbable.
In that contest the Cunard Company is
always supposed to have come off the best,
but now what appears to be a contingency
Is fight in which the interests of the COM
bine proper and the Cunard Company
would be identical
The popularity of the position would be
that the combine would be guaranteeing
by agreement per cent dividend on GER
tain proportions of the shares of the two
great German lines with which it was in
conflict This would appear to be such
an obviously absurd situation that it almost
seems to predspose of the idea that mat
tiers will be carried to extremities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
German Prince a Bank Clerk.

Special Cablegram TO The Star.
BERLIN, April Seven in these demo-
cratic days a prince as a bank clerk is
something of a novelty. 1t is announced
that the hereditary Prince Vinzenz Won
Windischgratz a member of the family
that ruled in the principality in 1906, at the
time of the formation of the federation of
the Rhine, has entered the head office of the
Dresden Bank as volunteer" or unpaid
clerk with the object of familariZing him
self with the details of financial business.
His probation will, however, only last a
couple of months. 1t is not stated to
what purpose he intends to put the knowl-
edge he will thus acquire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Authority Conferred on Receivers.

On motion of Attorneys Barnard & John
son. representing the receivers recently ap-
pointed by the District Supreme Court to
take charge of the affairs of Martin Bros
real estate brokers, at 1928 Pennsylva mia
avenue northwest, Chief Justice Clabaugh
today authorized the receivers to open a
safe deposit box rented in the name of
Thomas Il. Martin. When the order was
presented at the Washington Loan and
Trust Company. where the box in ques-
ton is located, it was found that it would
be necessary TO break open the box, and
the mana cement of the trust company it is
understood. requested that the opening of
the box be postponed until after banking
hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
FRENCH NoTABtEs HERE.
Baron de Constant to Be Entertained
at White House.

NEW YORK. April S.-Four distinguished
Frenchmen, who came here to attend the
dedication of the CarnC lie Institute at
Pittsburg this week, arrived here today on
the steamer La Touraine.
The visitors are Baron 'Estournelles de
Constant; d. l.. c. Enlart. director of the
French Trocadero Museum; j. Rails secre-
tary to the chamber of deputies, and Paul
Doumer. ex-president of the French senate
and a candidate for the presidency at the
last election.
Baron dEstournelles de Constant is the
founder of the American branch of the as
ISOLATION of interna tional Cancellation. He
will go to Washington later today, where
he is to be the guest of President Roose-
welt at the White House until tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Charged With Keeping Unlicensed Bar

When the case of William Lancaster.
charged with keeping an unlicensed bar in
Johnson's court northwest was called IN
in the Police Court this morning Sergt.
Brown and Policemen Sheetz and Embrey
of the third precinct stepped forward with
their arms full of bottles containing Iiuuor
Attorney 7. l.. Jones, for the defense look
ed at the array of bottles and officers and
then turned TO the court.
Il think we will want continuance in
this case, your honor, in order to get some
witnesses for the defense he said The
request was granted, and the trial was
continued until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
q. S. COURT AFFIRMs.
Mercantile Trust Company Loses in
Case on Appeal.

The Supreme Court of the United States
today, in the appeal case of the Mercantile
Trust Company against Melville d. Hensey.
affirmed the decision of the court below
with costs, which was infavor of the plain
tir. NJ. d. Hensey The case involved a
suit by Hensey to recover from the Mer-
camille Trust Company. in connection with
bond given by that company for the con-
struction of houses on Washington Heights.
Hensey was the owner of fifteen Of these
houses and the Tullock estate was the
owner of six other houses.
There was a general verdict for the plain
tiff NJ. D. Hensey, for $S,46S The 1udg-
ment upon that verdict was affirmed by
the Court of Appeals of the District OF Co
lumbia, and the case was then taken Tor
review upon writ of error to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
In an opinion by Mr.. Justice Peckham
the judgment of the court below was al
firmed with costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
DENIES ALLEGATIONS.
Suit at Cleveland Alleging Wabash
Ownership Of Lines,

CLEVELAND. Ohio April SIN answer
Erie. Wabash. the Wabash and Pittsburg
Terminal and the West Side railway COM
panies. F. A. Delano of Chicago, president
of these interests. denies that the Wabash
has any affiliations with the other roads
1t was alleged in suit brought by the
Automatic Stamping Machine COMPANY
that the Wabash operates passenger trains
over the line of the Wabash and Pittsburg
Terminal.
President Delano declares in reply that
the Wabash does not own or control the
Wheeling and Lake Erie, nor does it lease
operate it.
B. A. Warrington, first vice president of
the Wheeling and Lake Erie, filed similar
affidavit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Fears Of Indian Uprising.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
DURHAM, April st has been decided
at a public meeting at Melmoth. Natal
to urge on the government the immediate
necessity of building-a goal and a lager
for the protection of the district, owing
to fears of another native uprising Sew
eral speakers stated that the eyes of the
colonists had been opened by the late re-
bellion, and signs were not wanting that
the natives were unrestful their conduct
being, in fact, worse than previous To
the rebellion 1t was declared that one
chief had only to hold up his finger to
bring about general uprising. 1t was
asserted that a laager was absolutely
necessary as a place of refuge in case Of
necessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08

family had been shot dead. The corpses of
the mother, three sons and two daughters
lay on their beds, while that of Wisdorf,
whose hand still grasped a revolver. was
extended on the sofa in his workroom.
Everything pointed to the tragedy having
been carried out with the consent of the
Victims, excepting the oldest and still-liv-
ing daughter, who had apparently engaged
in a fierce struggle with her father, and
had not been finally overcome until several
bullets had been lodged in her body.
Two of the murdered boys We're twins,
twelve years of age. 1t is believed that
worrying over financial difficulties alone
was the cause of Wilsdorf committing this
terrible act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Mysterious Duel in German Forest.
Special Cablegram to The Star

BERLIN, April ga mysterious duel,
the outcome of which will probably prove
fatal, has just been fought In a secluded
spot in Grunewald forest, on the western
outskirts of the city. The combatants were
Count Won Berken and another nobleman
whose name has been kept secret Pistols
were used at fifteen PAGES, and Count Won
Berken received a terrible injury internally
from a shot which passed through his body.
He was conveyed to the hospital In hope
less condition. 1t is rumored that Won
Berken is an assumed name which conceals
a parsonage of high rank. All enorts to as
certain the name of his antagonist and
other particulars of the affair have proved
futile owing to the strict secrecy observed
by all concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
New Phase In Lemaire Case at Bru.
sells.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

BFNssELs. April s.-The case of Maj.
Lemaire, who was recently so rudely dis
missed by the Congo Free State, is enter
ing upon new phase. After lengthy ne
gotiations between the majors solicitors
and the Congo administration 1t has been
decided that the case should be fought be-
fore the Belgian courts and not, as had
been intended previously, before the Con-
golese tribunals. The chief counts against
Maj. Lemaire are some punishable actions,
so the story goes. in which he INDUCED
while he was at the head of the Belgian
mission In the Bahr-el-Gazal. Maj. Lee
MARIE has, however, been reinstated in the
Belgian army, which he left some ten years
ago to enter the Congolese service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Extension of Monroe Street

The Commissioners today instructed the
corporation counsel to take the necessary
steps to acquire the land necessary for the
extension of Monroe street northeast from
18th street to Michigan avenue The ex-
tension of this street was provided for nv
an act of Congress, passed at the last SEES
sion. and provision was made for the ac-
QUESTION of the land by mears of condem-
nation proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
New Japanese Policy for Uncle Sam.

SAN FRANCISCO, April S.-The Cah to-
day says that Consul Uyeno, who repre-
sents Japan in this city, has been called
home by Foreign Minister Hayashi to assist
in framing new policy for the future rela-
lions of the empire with the United States.
It is said that Consul Uyeno will sail for
Japan on Wednesday the liner Hong
Kong. While he is away his post will be
filed by Matssu Bara, assistant consul, who
was recently transferred here from Homo
lulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Standard Advanced Oil Prices.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. April S-The Stand
ard Oil Company today put up quotations
on all grades of refined oil u cent per gall
lon. The new prices are follows: Ohio
state test, 10: water white Ohio state test,
I0la; headlight. 175 degrees, liz; eocene,
liz Quotations on gasoline and naphtha
are unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Ohio at the Jamestown Exposition.

CMBCS. Ohio, April S-Goy Harris
has issued invitations to all the heads of
all the state departments to meet with
him in his office Tuesday to confer in re-
gard TO the representation of the state at
the formal opening of the jamestown ex-
position. which takes place on the 26th of
this month. The governor desires to get
the ideas of all the other state officers be-
fore determining what shall be done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Board of Trade Statement.

LONDON, April S.-The March statement
of the board OF trade shows increases of
So2,3s5, 500 in imports and $l5,359, 900 in
exports.
In imports the increases included raw
materials, of which $1,000 900 was cotton
from the United States, and in exports the
increases We're in manufactured goods
principally iron and steel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
VENEZUELA UPRISING.
Revolutionary Movement in Zulia is
Reported Spreading.

WILLEMSTAD. Island of Curacao. April
According to Information received here
from Maracaibo. capital of the state of
Zulia Nenezue a. the revolutionary move
ment in that republic is spreading and the
government is recruiting men with the view
of suppressing a possible extensive out
break
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Request Lost to French Protestants
| Cahle THE Star.

PARIS, April S-The Journal des De-
bats is authority for the statement that
owing to the separation law of 1905 the
legacy bequeathed by Miss Louise lie
Clerc, who died lately in New York, to
the faculty of Protestant theology at
Montaubin cannot be accepted as the as
sociations for worship cannot now receive
donations or legacies. So the round sum
of $4,000. which would have proved so
useful to the French Protestants, is lost
to them. The Journal des Debats adds
the significant remark that in forbidding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Strike Breakers in Boston.

BOSTON, April S.-Eighty-two strike
breakers arrived here from New York to-
day and reported for duty at the head
quarters of the Master Transfers Assoc
citation, which is endeavoring to win sue
cess in the strike of some 1875 union team
sters of this city. Several teams manned
by nonunionists We're moved today without
any disorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Crushed by Stone Crusher.

NEW YORK, April S.-Joseph Varroi. a
master mechanic employed by the con-
tractors who are digging the Pennsylvania
railroad tunnel under the East river from
Manhattan to Long TsliSnd City, was
crushed to death in a stoNe crusher in
Long Island City today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Sale of G Street Corner.

The property at the northeast corner of
18th and G streets, having a frontage of
twenty-four, and one-half feet on G street
and seventy-fve feet on 18th street, has
been sold by Mr.. John r. Mclean. through
Frank +. Leetch, TO an investor represen Mt
ed by Early hampton, real estate
brokers'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Ambassador cambon in Berlin.

BERLIN, April S.-Jules Cambon, the
new French ambassador to Germany, who
succeeds NJ. Bihouard, arrived here yes
terday. Emperor William arranged to re-
celve him Immediately and the ambassa-
dor was accorded an audience today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

BROW HEAD, April S.-The steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. from New York
for Bremen. was reported by wireless tele
graph 130 miles west at 2 am. today. VIII
probably reaca Plymouth about pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08

the churches to accept legacies the radi-
cal majority in the previous cha mbcr Of
deputies certainly sought to render the
regular exercise of worship difficult in a
greater number of parishes This is eX-
actly what the Vatican has maintained
and the statement is now made that the
Protestants are beginning to realize this
also
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-16
ELOPEMENT
NIPPED In BUD
DETECTIVES TAKE YOUTHFUL
PAIR AT LICENSE CLERKS
DESK IN WASHINGTON.

h 1 E 4 I a.
WASHINGTON Jan. 1e.-The eiope-
ment of Helen Nixon, a handsome girl
of twenty. and Ralph Lee, two years
her junior. both OF Ashland, Va, was
n.pped in the bud Just as the twain
We're giving their pedigrees for a mar.
rage license to a clerk in. the court
house. Detectives NHartigan and
Bauer. of headquarters, took Miss Nix.
on and Lee before Inspector Boardman
who issued orders for the arrest OF
the prospective bride and groom on
the strength of the following message
from Miss Nlxon's uncle:
Look oat. for and arrest runa,
way couple who left Richmond at noon
and are due in Washington at s:45 p.
M. over the R. F. & p. They are riding
In a parior car. Helen Nixon. age 20,
height Ave feet four inches. weight
100 pounds. light hair. good looking,
and dressed in blue, Ralph Lee. age IS.
height six feet. Don't know how he
Is dressed. They propose TO obtain a
license and marry. Try to prevent 1t.
az. L, q. SCOTT"
At the Inspectors Office the paic
seemed astounded that their plans for
successful elopement had been dis
covered and frustrated! Their trip
here was the outcome of many days
planning and secret and separate trips
Yesterday morning from Ashland to
Richmond. where they took the train
fer this city. The bridegroom refus.
ed to give any of the details of HIS
trip. further than TO say that objection
to the match came from both families,
and that he supposed there must be
another ostponement.
Upon the advice of Inspector Board
man, Miss Nixon sent u message to
Representative Lamb. of Virginia.
whom her family know intimately. The
Congressman came to Miss Nixon's as.
ststance and took her to the National
Hotel. There she will remain until
this morning. when member of her
family will arrive to return with her
to her home. The bridegroom took n
late train yesterday afternoon for Ash
land, accompanied by one of his broth
ers, w. Q. Lee, who happened to be in
the city,
Mr.. Lamb refused to give out any
thing concerning his temporary charge
OF the disappointed bride, except to
say that he knew every one in his DIS.
trict, and that the Lees and Nixons
were well known fomilIes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-16
STREET CAR HIT
BY FREIGHT CAR
ACCIDENT IN BELLAiRE WHICH
MIGHT HAVE RESULTED
MUCH MORE Sc
RfousLY.

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80. .,,ast -. as,uen =.
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s.rast - !. 49,, - sns .o s.'
"a A.. 80 :, t s ny. e :.
.ysaa,,,a ss s,.s 80, = $3.50 - " :.
80. ,s.. 800, Sothp Mas
-, .,a,' =. a.. aote = ~. 1h ieisns
- $50 - -, ",ssaeu i ~ was
=, :, pa,,, 'oa M, sones ~, ana
~ 80 tse'i,n,, tue ae1e'lens
aaaa,,at.s,a 80. peeunah espi e ny,
80 ,,,,,,a,' 10y ~ 'ne easietne aark,
80 ,,.a.,a,.,l,,. .as. n,s ~ ana
- "a !. ,,,s ~, ,.,.a -, o.snan t.oli,ns
With wheat ,yh,ah a,as ,,s,na 49,, ,ssa
N the s,d,na ,,,ts 60, mas D 80 s.s
ba,h the' fra,ss. =, ~ IT,, ~ =. s
tnaa,as ,,a.ss az, ala 80. ssassA ne rasS WIZ
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-16
dCauses River
oChangeCh Channel
OHIO CUTTING ACROSS PENN
suLA ABOVE EVANSVILLE
AND GREAT DAMAGE rs
FEARED.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 16.-Froni
Indications the Ohio river viii reach
the worst food stage since 1884. and
there are river men here who claim
the flood stage of that year will be
exceeded. Boats have been arriving
all day with refugees from the bot
tom lands. The river began to change
It's channel six miles above the city
this afternoon and is cutting across
what is known as the peninsula at a
rapid rate.
The current below is dead and 1t Is
feared the river will change its course
unless bags of sand are thrown in at
once. The government guarded
against this several years ago by hay-
ing dikes built. The cutoff is Just
above the government work. Fool
news received tonight says great des-
titution exists below here and that
people have been living in the upper
stories of their houses for the past 10
days. Intense suffering prevails.
MARIETTA. Ohio. Jan. 1e.-The
cold wave which reached here last
night will prevent a serious flood in
the Ohio and Muskingum valley. At 9
o'clock the Ohio was 1913 feet and
rising nearly two inches an hour. The
crest will be reached to-day with a
stage of "a feet. 1t requires 80 feet
to do great damage. -