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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
WORSE THAN SLAVERY.
A Peculiarly Atrocious Case of Peon-
age Brought to Light.

The Department of Justice has received
details of a peculiarly atrocious case of
peonage alleged to have occurred in Ran
kin county. Miss. 1t appears from the
testimony taken before a United States
commissioner that a negro named Dan
January was in debt to Levi ID. Carter. a
white farmer. Carter. with some compan-
ions, seized January, bound him hand and
foot and beat him most brutally. the
sailants taking turns in SO doing until they
were themselves exhausted and their VIC
tim completely unconscious. January's
children having removed him to his bro
theirs home, Carter followed him there the
next day. produced a rope and threatened
tu hang him unless he consented to be sold,
with his entire family.
Another white farmer. named Patrick.
bought them. paying Carter about $1,000.
Patrick Carter and two OF the latter's
completes, named respectively Williams
and King were arrested. but Patrick was
discharged at the hearing. as January tes-
titled that he had not forcibly detained any
Of them in captivity. Inasmuch, however.
as he will probably lose his 81 900. he may
not escape sufficient punishment. Carter.
whom the evidence depicts in a most re-
voting light. waived examination and gave
bail in 50 900. and his companions were also
held for the grand jury in less amounts.
In Mississippi the victims of these out
RACES appear to be all negroes, but Assist
ant Attorney General Russell Is now in
Florida engaged in prosecuting a number of
offenders under the peonage laws who have
held white laborers In captivity, and, II is
said treated them with gross barbarity
These unfortunates are alleged to be. for
the most part, immigrants newly landed
and beguied into the power of their tor
mentors through shameless falsehoods.
The Attorney General expressed himself
with great Indignation as to these cases
declaring that communities which would
tolerate them were about three thousand
years behind our civilization and unworthy
to share in the government Of free coun-
try. He added that everything the Depart
ment of Justice could do to break up these
infamous practices and to bring the Of
tenders to adequate punishment would be
done, and that any lukewarmness on the
part of federal officials In aiding the prose-
cutions would be promptly reported to their
superiOrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
WOODROW WILSON WON'T RUN.
Takes Himself Out Of the Race for
the Jersey Senatorship.

NEW YORK, January 15.-It was an
nounced yesterday in Newark tnat Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson of Princeton Uni
versity, who has been persstently named
the probable candidate of the democrats
for United States senator, has positively
declined to sanction the use of his name
in the legislative caucus to be held tomor-
row at Trenton.
1t is understood that the declination of
Princeton's president was embodied in
letter written to a state leader prior to Mr..
Wilson's sailing for Bermuda last Satur-
day. The letter is now in the possession of
a member of the Hudson county delegation
and will be presented to the caucus tomor-
row. The chief support of the Wilson boom
has come from the Essex delegation, the
eleven members of which pledged them
selves to vote for him for senator some
time prior to the election of last Novem-
ber 1t is intimated that the Essex men
will require written evidence Of Prof. Will
sons self-elimination before they will con-
slider any other candidate. If the letter is
produced at the caucus the delegation will
probably swing into line with those who
are advocating the selection Of Col. Edwin
A. Stevens Of Hoboken.
All the members of democratic dele
cations In the senate and assembly received
a letter yesterday from the Stevens League
urging the nomination of Col. Stevens and
| telling why he should be preferred above
any other democrat. The letter is signed
by Charles G. Black. the last democratic
candidate for governor. all the democratic
congressmen-elect and prominent party
leaders from nearly every county in the
state. The letter says in part:
Col. Stevens bore the brunt Of the fight,
conducted his campaign unselfishly. to the
powerful assistance of every man on the
democratic ticket, and enabled us to main
tain vigorous and popular opposition to
what appeared an interchangeable foe.
He was the only bona fide democratic
aspirant and was generally accepted as the
party candidate. baneful influence of
gumshoe candidac ies was dlspelled, but the
selection now of any other person for this
honor would Immediately give life to the
charge that we sail under false colors and
for purposes which we dare not proclaim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
ROBBED OF HAND SATCHEL.
Attacks Mrs. I. P. War
ner While on q Street.

Mrs I. p. Warner. residing at 935 Rhode
Island avenue, was robbed of a hand
satchel last night while on Q street be-
tween 18th and 14th streets with two
friends. She had left her home shortly be-
fore o'clock to visit friends. and was
walking quietly along Q street with two
of them when young colored man sud
denly appeared, robbed her and departed.
1t is believed that the sight of the satchel.
being carried where 1t could easily be taken.
was noted by the colored man, and the
temptation proved too great for him. Mrs.
Warner had 81, door key and several car
tickets In the satchel. Report of the rob-
berry was made to the eighth precinct Police
and a description Of the robber was ,ur-
niShed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Failed to PAY Board Bill.

Alleged failure to settle a board bill of
500 with Mrs. Cecilia Phillips was the rea-
son for the appearance of w. B. Holman
in the Police Court this morning.
II took him to board" said Mrs. Phillips.
against the wishes of my children. and
when he got paid off he skipped away
without paying me-
Homan was in the employ of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. He said there had
been a mistake about his receiving his
pay before he lost his position. He was
endeavoring to get the money together
yesterday. he stated, when he was ar
rested. The prisoner explained that the
company owed him something like 500 He
admitted he had suddenly left the boarding
house, saying he did so on the spur of the
moment because he was hard up.
A fine of $50 was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
SERIOUSLY ILL.
Venerable Ex-senator Believed to Be
in Critical Condition.

James L. Pugh, ex-United States Senator
from Alabama, residing at 1888 r street
northwest. is seriously i'll at his home and
there are grave apprehensons regarding
his condition. Ex-senator Pugh is now
eighty eight years old and has been in fail
ing health for some time. couple of days
ago he was taken i'll and this morning he
took sudden turn for the worse.
Mr.. Pugh was in the public life of Ala
bama and of Washington for many years,
having been United States senator for eight
cen years. During that period he held a
respected place among his colleagues at the
Capitol. After his retirement from the
Senate. about ten years ago. he has MAIN
tanned his home here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Personal to River Men.

Capt John Bailey purser OF the steamer
Charles Manchester who has been with
that steamer while she is overhauling at
Baltimore. was In the city Sunday on a
visit to his family.
Capt P Dougherty of Baltimore was in
the city yesterday looking after one Of his
barges, the Rondout. which Is reported
ashore down the river. Capt. Dougherty
went to Indian Head this morning.
Capt James Richardson of this city is in
command of the little tug POwhatan, which
is acting as tender to the plant employed
in putting the pipe in position at the big
sewer outlet above Alexandria.
Capt E. S. Randall. president and general
manager OF the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company. has returned from a
business trip of several days to Richmond
and Norfolk.
Capt. Casson of Norfolk was in the city
yesterday arranging for the improvements
to be made to the pier at the foot of N
street southwest recently acquired by the
company he represents from the Independ-
ent Steamboat and Barge Company of this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
INHALATION OF OFFICERS.
Fountains of True Reformers Under
New Officers.

The True Reformers' Hall was filled last
evening with the newly elected officers of
the various fountains of the local True Re-
formers for installation. There were many
general officers present on the platform
from PENNSYLVANIA, Maryland and virginia,
among them being Rev. w. l.. Taylor. DID.
of Richmond. Va. who Is the grand worthy
master of the L. O. T. X. of the United
States.
w r. Griffin. chief OF the Washington
division. presided. The address of welcome
was delivered by ]. r. Robinson of this
city. and the response was made by Rev
DIR. J. r Carpenter of Philadelphia. Mrs.
Rosa Thompson. rosebud lecturer and pres
ident of the Juvenile department of the
northern division of Philadelphia, delivered
an address which elected frequent APP
plause She stated that three great meet
ings would be held at the forthcoming con-
vcution in Philadelphia. February 81.
Mrs NJ f. Fennell. secretary of the local
division. made her financial report. showing
that Sll 24l3S had been paid her office
from September 3. 1896. to January Il 1897.
Rev. DIR. w. l.. Taylor delivered a stirring
address. The officers were then indicted
into office for the term beginning January
] and ending July l. 1897.
Yesterday DR.. Taylor talked banking and
currency to the students of Howard Univer-
sity and also addressed the Baptist minis
ters' meeting. He left today for Richmond.
The committee ON entertainment was as
follows: Mrs. V. +. Wnslow, chairman;
Miss Mary r. Carr. assistant chairman
Mrs c. l.. Waites. Mrs. Nj. j. Addison. Mrs.
Abbie Banks. Mrs. S. F. Lewis. Mrs. Ar
Meta Valentine. Mrs. NJ. Z. Fennell, Mrs.
Florence L. Carter, Mrs. Bette Mann. Mrs
Ella F.. Rooster. Mrs Mary Lewis. Mrs.
Julia j. Tennyson Miss Minnie A. Lucas.
Miss Virginia II. Edwards Messrs. w. IL
Johnson J. r. Robinson. l.. B. Williams
j. W Branson. d. ID. Johnson. NJ NJ
Peace s. 9. Corbin. Lee Tolbert. c. L.
Marshall. J. w. Staley, William Burrel
and Isaac Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
ASKS FOR LARGER FORCE
Maj. Sylvester Says There Are Not
Enough Policemen

Contending that the Metropolitan police
force Is not sufficient in numbers. the SUI
perintendent OF police has for the fourth
tune within the last year asked the Com
mlssioners for additional men. He uses as
the excuse for his last request the fact
that when the jamestown exposition opens
next May, Washington will be visited by
thousands OF strangers, well as a large
number of crooks who follow such
crowds and the welfare of the city cannot
be properly looked after with the present
inadequate force. He also states that the
Inauguration of the new union station will
make it necessary to have more policemen
in that vicinity. Commissioner West has
recommended that this request be submit
ted to Congress for consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
OFFERED BY MR.. PEARRE.
A Number of Measures introduced in
the House.

Mr.. Pearre of Maryland has offered in
the House OF Representatives a bill to
amend sections 1870. 1893 and 1874 OF the code
of laws of the District OF Columbia in rela-
ton to the coroner OF the District and In
QUESTIONS before him. Also a bill to au-
thorize the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company to construct a bridge across the
Potomac river at or near Shepherdstown.
w. Va Mr.. Pearre also offered an amend
ment to his railway telegraphers bill so as
to prohibit railroad telegraphers from
working as such more than eight hours in
day: prohibiting them from being COM
PEELED Or allowed to perform other service
than that of telegraph operator or any
service which would in any way interfere
with the proper performance OF their duties
as such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Scores Local Railways.

In a letter to the Commissioners this
morning advocating the universal transfer
bills now in their hands for a report, Ar
thur w. Harrison. a patent attorney.
scored the railway conditions in Washing
ton Mr. Harrison stated that although
universal transfers would be acceptable.
certain improvements to the local street
cars would be equally acceptable. namely.
better signs. cleaner seats a little oil on
the squeaking brakes and some cars Of the
modern length instead of "cheap. Jerky
trailers." The Commissioners have noted
the communication and placed 1t on file
with the many others protesting against
the local street car service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
Supplies Received at School Buildings
to Be Properly Looked After.

Admiral Baird. chairman Of the board OF
education, informed the Commissioners yes
terday that steps will be taken by the Of
ficials to have all supplies received in the
future at the various schools throughout
the city properly checked up and record
ed to prevent complications such as have
arisen in the past. This action on the
part of Admiral Baird Is the result Of the
complaint recently filed with the Commits
sioners by the hardware firm of Rudolph
and West that the authorities of the
Franklin school refused to acknowledge the
receipt of certain articles delivered by them
at that school upon the ground that the
things lad not been delivered. The firm
also stated that it had met with similar
experience in the past. and suggested that
something should be done which would bet
ter the system of receiving supplies at the
schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Home Opening Postponed.

The opening of the new Presbyterian
Home for the Aged at 1920 NJ street north
west. which was to have taken place this
evening. has been indefinitely postponed.
owing to the unfinished condition Of the
house. Mr.. B. H. Warner is president of
the board of directors. and Mrs. 7. ~ Nc
Laughlin Is president and Mrs. B. H. War
ner vice president of the lady board OF d.
rectors Mrs. Emma E. Jones is matron
of the home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Permit for Telephone Conduit.

Permission was granted by the Commits
sioners today to the Chesapeake and PotO-
mac Telephone Company to make conduit
entrance to the Eastern Market. Ith and c
streets southeast, and to Install In the
building a system of telephone cabling to
maintain large and complete telephone
service. This proposed work. according to
the Commissioners. will not only greatly
improve the telephone facilities in the mar
ket but the construction of the conduit Is
in connection with removing of all tele-
phone wires from the line of District poles
on B street southeast near 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Charge Of Robbing EMPLOYER.

William H. Buchanan, colored, twenty
two years of age, whose home Is at 642
Acker street, was arrested today by De-
tectives Grant and herman and charged
with having robbed his employer. A. Min
ster, 400 Pennsylvania avenue. The detec-
tives searched the home of the prisoner and
recovered about $500 worth of alleged
stolen property. including umbrellas, gloves
ties, underclothing and jewelry. The pris
oner admitted his guilt. saying he had
taken the articles from time to time. but
asserting that he had never sold any Of
the property he had taken. He will be
tried in the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
PROBE FOR ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
State Senator Wants Presidents Elec-
ton Investigated.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, January Ex-senator
Henry Evans of Kane county introduced a
resolution in the state senate for the ap-
pointment of a special committee Of five to
make thorough investigation Of the cleo
ton of j. II. Harahan to the presidency Of
the Illinois Central railway.
The resolution recites that this body is
advised and believes that the election was
Illegal having been held without the boun-
daries of the state. in violation of the laws
and declared policy Of the stats."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15

Mamie Adams and Douglass Dalton. and
Carrie keesee and Matthew Dalton all of
Franklin Junction Va, were married in
Danville Sunday. one ceremony being i'm
mediately followed by another. The
groomsmen are cousins and well-to-do
farmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Building Permit Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued building per-
nit today to the Trades Union and Pub
fishing Company for brick printing office
at 617 F street northwest to cost s., 800.
J. Wenig is named as the architect. and
Charles ]. Cassidy & Co. as the builders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15

The passenger train of the Southern
railway. on the Bluemont division due to
arrive in Leesburg at o'clock Sunday
night was derailed by an open switch near
the freight depot at Leesburg and wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
To Increase Clerks Salaries.

Another bill to increase the salaries of
government clerks who do not now receive
In excess Of 81. 500 a year has been intro
duced in the House by Representative Davis
of Minnesota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15

Archie Bosnian was killed near Ellis
ton. Va. with wagOn-brake stick by
Frank Barton, a boy of eighteen years
Barton and a younger brother of Bosnian
had Quarreled over the hauling of some
cement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRON0 Quinine Tablets DR.
gists refund money II Il fails 70 cure. q
GROVES signature 10 On each boz. 2Se.
oc2-tuksa-62a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
The Connecticut at culebra.

The Navy Department is Informed that
the new battleship Connecticut arrived at
Culebra, w. L, yesterday from Newport
News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15
Parade Of I'd Regiment, NJ G.. D. c.

The annual parade and drill of the I'd
Regiment, National Guard Of the District of
Columbia, is to occur at $40 o'clock this
evening in the drill hall Of the Center Mar
ket armory. The review will be followed
by dancing. Music is to be furnished by the
National Guard Brigade Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-15

Garments combining two and
three pieces. garter and c'OSed
drawers. gowns with Dutch neck
and sleeves. fitted hip skirts. cor
set covers with unusually full
blouse fronts. improved garments
for the very full figure.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-03-07
The Designer

The early spring number of "The
Designer" has useful and interest
ing array of household matter and
fiction. The first fifty pages are
mainly devoted to the display and de-
scription of gowns designed for spring
and summer wear, and to the illustra-
ton of the accessories that 60 with
them. The end of the book is reserved
for articles relating to household af-
fairs, among which are the three Sec
tions of matter contributed by the
readers of "The Designer" containing
many practical bits of advice about
children, homes and wage-earning.
Simple entertainments, suitable for
little home evening affairs, are always
given in "The Designer" and in the
March number some verse suitable for
recitation is included. The Puzzle
pages, the Fashion Notes for Men, the
practical advice about how to make
and keep oneself beautiful, the lee
lures by florist on how to grow flow
ers-all regular departments of the
magazine-are full of especial interest
this month.
The fiction is made feature in the
March number. A continued story by
Miles Bradford, author of "Carlotta
and l." is begun, entitled Economy
Farm" Also, Edith Parker Johnson,
now resident Of Korea, has con-
tributed an interesting article called
IAN American Garden in Korea
Besides these, there is story by
Edwin L. Sabin, and a particularly
graceful little poem of Minna Irving's.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-03-07
Saved Her Sons Life.

The happiest mother in the little
t ,wu of Ava, Mo-, IS Mrs. S. Rupee.
She writes: "One year ago my son
was down with such serious lung
trouble that our physician was unable
10 help him: when, by our druggists
advice | began giving him DR.. King s
New Discovery. and l soon noticed
improvement. | kept this treatment
up tor a few weeks when he was per-
fectly we'll. He has worked steadily
since at carpenter work. DR.. Kings
New Discovery saved his life." Guar
anteed best cough and cold cure by
Hanson s. Emerson, druggists. SOC ano
$l,Oe. Trial bottle free.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-03-07
Washington Chat

Above all the din and confusion in
cident to the closing of Congress, and
louder than all the talk heard as to
the various measures recently enacted
by it, the chief topic of conversation
in official Washington is the affairs
relating to the Panama Canal. 1t is
all brought about by the latest re-
organization OF the Isthmian Canal
Commission, by the decision OF the
President to place Army Engineers in
charge of the excavating and by the
designations of Chief Engineer Stevens.
The list of designations of officials
who have been placed in charge OF
canal work is long one and the fact
that some of them have resigned to
accept positions at high salaries un-
der the control of railway interests,
is perhaps responsible for the query
frequently made as to whether the
railroads are aiming to place obstacles
in the way of building the canal so as
to enhance their own interests for
longer number of years. Ii such is
the case, the latest move OF the ad-
ministration in the appointment OF
Army Engineers, will have tendency
to block further proceedings along
the same line and with this solution
of one of the chief difficulties out OF
the way, it is confidently believed by
all who have anything to do in the
matter that from now on the work
will advance at rapid rate.
Many expressions of approval are
heard from Senators and Representa-
tiyes over the decision of the Presi-
dent to reject the bid for excavating by
outside contract and considerable sat-
isfaction is felt that Congress closes
with Panama Canal affairs appearing
to be in better shape for making pro-
gress than at any time since the great
enterprise wa, undertaken.
TiiIman on the way.
There is to be no rest for Senator
Tillman. The very day that Congress
adjourns he will begin speech
making tour the likes Of which has
never been equaled before. He will
tread the rostrum for months as he is
under a contract with lyceum COM
pany to deliver speech almost every
weekday night from March 4th tc
December End. 1t would be difficult
to say Just where he is not going t6
speak as most every State in the
Union is included in his itinerary anC
for each speech he is to receive com
pensation at the rate of 5000 or grand
total of $43, 900 for the summers work
much more than could be obtained
from his cotton crop on his South
Carolina farms.
His first date is in Baltimore on th'
night of March 18th. March and Apri
will be spent in Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Virginia and North Carolina
His tour will extend into the far Yves
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-03-07
Afflicted with rheumatism m.

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editor of the Herald, Addingi ION,
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