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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
PRISONER ASSAULTS JA1LER.
Vicious Attempt to Disable officer in
Rockville Prison.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 18.-JosephMee-
kins, a young colored resident Of this vi
entity, who has been in Jail here for several
weeks awaiting trial on charge of as
sault upon. with intent to kill, his stepfather
Charles Gibbs, by shooting him with shot
gun, made a vicious attack on Jailer Will
liam Trail in the Jail corridor today. With
out the slightest provocation the negro
hurled a heavy lock at Mr.. Trails head
which, however, missed its mark. Meekins
followed this up by striking the jailer on
the shoulder with heavy piece of iron. in
fiicting o painful injury. The negro then
ran into his cell and Mr.. Trail promptly
snapped the lock. The prisoner was later
placed in the dungeon, where he will be
allowed to remain for some time.
Jailer Trail is at loss to understand the
cause of the attack upon him, unless Nee
kins intended to disable him in the hope OF
gaining his liberty. Trail says that Nee
kns has been one of the most viciously dis
posed prisoners he ever had to care for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
WANT NEW POLICE CHIEF
No Public Confidence in the Truth
Of Ruef's Confession.
SPRECKLES' IMPORTANT ROLE
One of Several Millionaires Who In
corporated a Street Railroad Day
Before Earthquake.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 1s-Con-
sentative San Franciscans, men of prop
erty, who have the interests of the city at
heart, look upon the committee of seven,
selected by the leading financial and COM
mercial bodies of the city, as the only hope
for the salvation of San Francisco. This
committee Is opposed by Rudolph Spreckles
and Heney, because they are jealous Of
any infringement of their own power, which
has been absolute since Ruef has been in
custody, and the labor unions also oppose
the committee because they know it's inde-
pendent These seven men, having secured
written agreement from Mayor Schmitz
that he will do anything they call upon him
to perform, are practically debating within
the law, and before another week is ended
it is confidently expected that they will
appointed competent heads of the police
board and the board of public works.
New Police Chief.
A new police chief is regarded by some
as most pressing necessity. These peo-
pie assert that Chief Oman is VIGOROUSLY
in sympathy with the labor union element,
and they say he is responsible for permit.
ting the attacks and riotous conduct of the
striking street car men ana their Sympa-
thizers.
President Calhoun of the United railroads
has made good fight, and is now running
more than half of his cars, but they are
poorly patronized because Of the threats
of the unions to boycott patrons.
San Francisco is practically at a standstill
as far as rebuilding is concerned.
There is little public confidence in truth
of Abe Reuf's confession to the grand jury.
The man has proven himself so tricky and
insincere so greedy for money and so for
getful of fayors that his professions Of re-
form are received as jokes. Ruef declares
he was honest until Schmitz's board of su-
pervisors forced him to indulge in whole
sale grating.
Built Up Machine.
The facts are that Ruef built up a ma
chine for grating as soon as Schmitz was
first elected, and he has grown more ra-
pacious every year that Schmitz has re-
manned in power. The public cannot tell
how far Ruef's confession is voluntary or
how much 1t is influenced by the prose-
cution. behind which stands Rudolph
Spreckels, the son of the sugar millionaire
Spreckels forms one of a half dozen mil.
iionaires who incorporated a street railway
company the very day before the earth
quake and fire. 1t Is notorious that he
aimed to secure underground trolley fran
chise and thus prove formidable competitor
of United railroads, which was operating
cable roads and desired overhead trolley
franchises. 1t is this sinister specter back
of the graft prosecution which makes the
public suspicious Of any move OF the prose-
cution touching alleged bribery by United
railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
MoRRIssEY REELECTED.
Chosen Again to Head Brotherhood Of
Railway Trainmen.

ATLANTA. Ca, May 1S-Grand Master
P. H. Morrissey Of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen was reelected today to
head the organization for two years, hav-
ing already filled the Office for twelve
years. The other grand officers reelected
were w. G. Lee, assistant grand MASTER;
T. r. Dodge, Val Fitzpatrick, w. I; New
man and James Murdoch. vice grand mas
ters. and A. /. Whitney Of Eagle Grove,
Iowa, was elected fifth vice grand master,
which Office was created at the present
convention A. Z. King was reelected
grand secretary treasurer, and ID. l.. Cease
Of Phillipsburg, N. j., was reapponted by
Grand Master Morrissey editor of the Off
cial organ of the order
During the afternoon the trainmen were
addressed by Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Child Dead; Mother Drowned.

NEW YORK, May 1s.-A telegram adj
dressed to waiting husband and father In
Chicago today by the officials of the Ellis
Island immigrant station told Of one of the
most pathetic little tragedies ever enacted
at that place. When the telegram reaches
its destination Joseph Gorda will learn that
his little daughter Anna and her mother.
whom he left in Europe when he came to
this country seven months ago to make a
home for them in the new world, both are
lying dead In the Ellis Island morgue. The
little girl died after a brief Illness and the
mother In her grief threw herself into the
bay and was drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
100000 SPENT ILLEGALLY.
s3rious Charge Against Ohio County
Infrmary Directors.

COLUMBUS Ohio, May 1S.-Tbe sum of
10 600 has been spent Illegally by the
Butler county infrmary directors. according
D. a report submitted to the governor today
ly State Examiners j. A. Bliss and H. S..
Brown. The expenditures run from Sep
tenn l. 1903. 10 January l. 1907.
The examiners say that public funds were
used for speculative purposes.
The infrmary board is also charged with
with holding all-day sessions to buy little
soap and soda.
Thirty dollars was paid to a brick mason
for one hours work.
Perjured testimony it Is alleged. was
given in the Investigation of the sewing
bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
THREE HURT IN TRAIN WRECK.
Spreading Rails Caused Derailment of
a B. and o. Freight.

ELYRIA. Ohio, May 1S.-E. Daugherty, r.
NJ. Reynolds and John Siberian were In
jured in Baltimore and Ohio railroad
wreck between Grafton and Belden today.
They are ship riveters, who were thrown
out of work when the strike was declared
in the Detroit yards.
They obtained work in Baltimore, but
were discharged, and were returning to
their homes in Detroit, when the wreck &C.
Cured. Daugherty's skull is fractured, and
it is thought he will not recover. The
others were less seriously injured.
Spreading rails caused the wreck, and
seventeen freight cars were piled up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
MOB AFTER A MULATTo.
Beat Aged Woman Almost to Death.
Intended Robbery.

TAMPA, Fla, May ia mob is in pur-
suit of an unknown mulatto who this
morning entered the house of Sherroo
Driggers, near Harvey, for the purpose OF
robbery, and assaulted Mrs Driggers. who
Is sixty-flye years old and very feeble and
alone at the time, beating her nearly to
death The crime was discovered several
hours later by Driggers. who returned
home from work in the field. Neighbors
were notified, and nearly every white man
In the vicinity is in pursuit of the negro.
Mrs. Origins is In critical condition.
Deputy Sheriff Aman and Bell were sent
from this city to join in the search.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Part Four.

District Suffers LOSS Of Property ............ i
Paris Fashions for Long Coats. 2
Practical Aids for Artistic Necdewomen. 3
Mr. DOoley. Observation-Disclosures. 4
Practical Housekeeper's Own Corner. 4
Carving Statues for New Municipal Building.
Wall Street Contradictions. ................
Circus Art of Making Spectators Flesh Creep.
Halt. Hour Gardening -. ..........-.......
MdleIdctOr
Millions of Transfers Used Annually In Wash
Americas Oldest Building TO Be Preserved.
As the Cartoonists See the News. 3
Bob Hampton of Placer. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Monster Seincs Used TO Catch Shad.
Sixteen-Year-Old Blacksmith. .............. 10
America as Seen in the Fifteenth Century. 10
News Of the Local National Guardsmen - 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Part Five.

Nationals Lose in Last Inning. ............ 1
Yale Athletes Break Records. ..........
Frank Gill Wins by q Neck.
Middies Were Never Headed. ...........
Coming Fight for the Davis Trophy .........
Local Oarsmen Going to American Henley. 8
Demand for Good Base Ball Players Exceeds
Supply Observation-Disclosures.
Stories OF Base Ball Players. ..............
AE-Faculty Wins. ....................... 8
When the Orioles Were Trounced ..........,
The Gentle Ar of Double Crossing. ......... 4
Track Never in Such Condition ...........
Ben Bans Toboggan Recalls Martins Twin
City Observation-Disclosures. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
STRUCK IN SYMPATHY
RAILWAY ELECTRICIANS QUIT
IN SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1s-An the cleo
tricians in the employ of the United rail-
roads struck today in sympathy with the
striking carmen. There is direct authority
for the statement that the electricians en-
ployed by the San Francisco Gas and Elec-
trio Company will not strike, as to do so
would be q breaking Of the unions contract
with the corporation. sss..ss.-s =. es.sss.sy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Standard Oil Launch Burned.

NORFOLK. Va, May IS.-The Standard
Oil Company's gasoline launch Petrolia,
used in the marine trade in and about
Norfold harbor. was burned to the waters
edge today II is supposed that spark
fell in waste saturated with lubricating oil.
Loss. $1,000. No Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Kuroki Goes to the Races.

NEW YORK, May 1s,-Th.s afternoon
Gen. Kuroki and his party were taken in a
fast automobile to the race track at Bel
mont Park The guests were received by
August Belmont at the club house of the
Turf and Field Club. after which they wilt
messed the races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Part Two.
Part Three.

THE CAR OF DESTINY. II G. N. AND
A. NJ WILLIAMSON. Observation-Disclosures. Is
Her Chance to Marry. By Anne O'Hagan. 8
The Safety of Banks. By Elliott Flower 4
The Law and the Lady. By Charles Raymond
Barrett Observation-Disclosures. 5
Haunting of the Wesleys. By n. Arlington
Bruce
Putting Pinckney the Job. By Sewell Ford 0
Ways Of Great Cats. BY c. William Beebe.. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
MANY WAITING TO RESUME.
Union Plumbers in Connecticut Towns
Await Agreement.

GREENWICH. Conn, May 1s-Most of
the union plumbers in the towns of Green
witch, Rye, Portchester and Mamaroneck are
out Of work until the master plumbers come
to an agreement over new wage and time
schedule. The men demand 81 a day for
eight hours. The masters are willing to
pay this price to such men as are worth It,
and other men according to their Skill or
leave the rate for second class men at
present figures. with eight-hour day.
The union men insist on a uniform mini
mum wage. About three hundred men are
affected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Part Six.

Sambo and His Funny Noises.
Simon Simple Nose undt Fritz Noodle. ...... 2
Ways" the Dog That Adopted a Man. 2
Bubbles Always to Blame. 3
Singing Sammy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 8
Mary and Her Little Lamb. .............. 4
Uncle Geo. Washington Bings, the Village
Story-Teller ........................ 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
strikebreakers Joined Strikers.

NEW YORK. May 1S.-Seventy five strike
breakers who were working on the docks
of the French line steamers joined the ranks
of the striking 'longshoremen today. Most
/ of them were Italians from Philadelphia.
They marched from the pier to the head
quarters of the strikers. The loading of
the steamer La Gascogne, which was sched-
uled to sail this afternoon was delayed by
this action,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
FORAKERS' INTERVIEW
GOV. HARRIS HAS VERY LITTLE
TO SAY IN COMMENT.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 1s.-Gov. Harris
would say but very little today regarding
the interview of Senator Foraker at Wash
ington over the latest phase of the Ohio
political situation.
Senator Foraker's statement does not
call for any answer from me- he said.
''for 1t seems to be directed to Chairman
Brown. When read Browns statement
today / thought the senator would have
something to say. I see that Senator For
aker does not question the right of the
state officials to express their preferences
In this matter. 1 do not care to comment
further on the matter"
Chairman Vorys of the Taft forces de-
clined to say word about the senator's
statement.
Brown Won't Talk.
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1S.-Chairman Wal
ter F, Brown of the state central commit
tee would not in, any way discuss the pos
sible political effect Of Senator Foraker's
latest challenge.
He refused absolutely to say whether this
would be considered As ground for calling
state convention. at which Taft would
be Endorsed and the senators, possibly, ex-
posed to criticism.
OF the Foraker allusion to himself as
boss, Mr.. Brown would only say:
Some time ago / defined boss to be
one active in politics who fails to do that
which he is directed by the person apply
ing the term. / have nothing to add to
that definition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
Want a Raise.

LOWELL, Mass, May 1s.-The 10000
cotton mill operatives of this city will de-
mand a 10 per cent increase in wages at
special meeting to be held tomorrow after
noon, according to statement made by
officials of the Textile Council today. For
some months there has been widespread
dissatisfaction among the cotton mill
operatives here. A canvas made within the
ma ST two days proved, it Is said, that among
the unions affiliated with the Textile Coun-
ell the sentiment was unanimously that the
raise should be demanded at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
THE STAR TODAY.
Star today consists of six parts, as
Part One.

Page.
Mrs. Eddy's Story Observation-Disclosures.
New Hope for Frisco. ......................
AacAhoy Dies Of Wound ....................
Temperance Theme. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
No Improper Motive. ...................,.... 2
Believed to Be Serious. ......................
Threats OF Lynching. ........................ 2
Baptized With Pomp. Observation-Disclosures. 2
Annual Reunion of Carsbao ..................
Bettering the Milk. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Army and Navy News. .....................
Our Foreign Trade. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Baptist Convention OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
Annual Outing Of Board Of Trade. ........... IL
Classified Ads. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IA
Classified Ads. ......................... Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
WEATHER.

Showers this morning, followed
by fair; tomorrow, fair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-16
HAVE THE TIMES MAILED TO YOU.
TUESDAY. JULY 1s. 1907
The Lords in Real Danger.

The English house of commons
the other day passed on second
reading, by a comfortable vote, a
bill which the suffragettes have
been demanding as a sort of con-
ISOLATION prize. permitting women to
be elected to and to serve on bOr-
ough and county councils. 1t is
now strongly believed the measure
will get over the third reading, and
be sent TO the lords.
According TO the further nara
ton of the veracious London cables,
the lords are expected to reject the
measure. And right there is where
the lords are getting ready to make
the mistake of their lives.
The "C.-B." government has been
thinking seriously of abolisbing the
lords, or taking effective steps to
induce them to be good. There is so
determined disposition among the
masses of English to stand by the
lords, whom they traditionally SC
dearly love, that it has not looked
very promising for such a proposal
despite the widespread indignation
over the upper chambers obstinate
attitude.
But if the peers ever succeed in
getting the suffragettes squarely ar
rayed apaiust them their finish viii
be as plain as the canals on Mars
The naughty upper chamber has
stood off the mere men of Britain
for sundry centuries; but it is really
unbelievable that they will survive
a manifestation of the strenuous
disPleasure Ct the women. 1t is fol
the lords TO thing long and prayer
fully before they contumeliously re
ject the bill that is about to go VI
to them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-16
The GeOrgia'S Tragedy.

At the time of writing, reports
from the explosion in the battleship
Georgia indicate that eight men
have died, that three more can
hardly survive their injuries, and
that ten others are seriously hurt,
some of whom may lose their lives.
1t was one of those horrors that
seem unavoidably incident to main
tanning a war establishment. The
navies of every country have them;
the English and French, indeed, APP
pear to get larger share of dis
asters than do the American sea-
men.
1t is necessary. of course, TO go
through now with the inevitable
round of charges and counter
charges, of accusations and allega-
tions, of rumors and Investigations.
No results of real Importance will
be reached, save 4 justification of
the general conclusion that powder
is dangerous stuff 10 handle, and
that there is no method yet invented
by which it can be made safe TO
friends while dangerous to foes.
There seems to be general agree
ment among the people on the Geor-
gia that the huge bag of powder
was ignited by floating spark that
had waited back into the turret,
and found Judgment on the cloth
cover, burning through it in an in
slant, Whether the spark came
from the ships tunnels and entered
by way of the ventilation opening al
the top of the turret, or whether
it was a product of gHnfre and had
foated in through gun port, seems
the only question on which. the
ships men and officers are uncer
tain.
The tragedy of the new Georgia is
| one of the worst of its kind that
the navy has known. 1t will not
claim so large a death list as die
that on the Missouri three years
ago, but with this exception its ia
tally list is the longest claimed il
recent years.
II would be an evidence of better
discipline, not only In the navy, bu'
also in the public mind, if the hys
terra of criticism and fault-fndinl
and determined efforts to find 1
scapegoat, might in the case of thii
disaster be omitted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-16
AUTOIST WALKER
GIVEN $40 FINE

Dixon c. Walker. a retired cepatilist
of Towson, Nd, who was arrested by
Marshal Collins last Sunday afternoon
for speeding through Glen Echo. had his
trial today at Rockville before Justice
OF the Peace Clifford Il Robertson,
and after an exciting courtroom set-to,
was fined so and costs. The $50 cOilat-
eral which was deposited with Mayor
Garrett will be returned TO Mr. Walker
and for the present the fne assessed
will not be paid. owing 10 his appeal
to the circuit court. The appeal Will
be heard in November.
The trial before Justice Robertson
was replete with charges and counter
charges between the marshal and Mr.
Walker The marshal averred that the
machine was travelling at the rats OF
fror4 fifteen to twenty miles an hour
Mr.. Walker denied this emphatically,
stating that the speed would not aver
age over seven. 10 eight miles.
Mr.. Walker also informed the court
that Collins mad tried to bulldoze him,
his wife. and friends and that the whole
manner of arrest was an indignity.
The decision is regarded as a victory
for both parties, as Marshal Collins in
sisted on making a State case of Mr..
walkers alleged offense and insisted
on a fine OF $50, the limit allowed by law.
The Walker appeal provides two test
cases for the November circuit court
One Of John A. Lutz against the town
of Glen Echo and that of Mr.. Walker
against the State OF Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-16
IbSen Ably Interpreted
By Charlotte Walker

port OF the third act. owing to this
Edward ellis made an interesting
Nils Krogstad. his quiet methods and
easy manner added much 70 the dignity
OF the performance he could. without
violating any Of the traditions OF the
part. however. read his lines with a
little more fervOr at times. BY 50 do
Ing he could avoid the danger OF
mOnOtony OF tone and theme Ibsen IS
essentially the oramaust lQr the reals
tic and materialistiC school Of actors.
bat this does not necessarily mean that
there should be no contrast. no high
lights, OF color IN a performance II
is far better that the part be interpreted
as Mr. Ellis presents Il, however than
that there should be the slightest sug-
gestion OF the melodramatic IN the roe
Of the money lender and bank clerk.
Guy COOmbs made an interesting Dr.
Rank. He read the lines smoothly and
with care. The part presents pOssibill-
ties which, when more fully developed.
viii make Il one Of the most interesting
racter1ZatiOns OF the play
Miss Alice Butler was cast for Mrs
Linden, while Miss Fannie Hartz made
an attractive Ellen
Little Misses Beatrice and Catherine
Hayden appeared as the daughters OF
l. Nora and TOrvald-
one Of the most interesting features OF
! Miss Walkers opening night at the Bel
ascO was the audience The star was
greeted with prolonged applause upon
| her first entrance, and after each act
! she was compelled 10 respond 10 the
I enthusiastic outbursts OF her admirers
who com letely Allied the house
AT the end OF the second act Miss
| Walker received a number OF handsome
/ floral gifts. and at the conclusion OF the
performance she held an informal re-
! ception on the Belasco Roof Garden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-16
Investigation Begun
Into Explosion Cause

mandaut OF the New York Navy Yard.
and was appointed to the Naval Acod-
envy septemoeT lsss- Midsn1p man
the service as a cadet from Kentucky
June s. 1895. Ills mother, Mrs George
Goldthwaite. resides al Hopkinsviue,
Ky.
Midshipman John T. Cruise, one Of
the injured, was originally a kentucE-
ian. but received his appointment 10 the
Naval Academy from Nebraska June
q. 1905 HIS father Is MAJ Thomas
Cruise. depot quartermaster at Omaha,
The next Of kin OF the enlisted men
killed and injured IN the explosion. ac-
cording 10 the Navy Department rec
Burke-AIrs. H clare. aunt, Of Isl
Granite street, Quincy. Mass
HamiltOn-GeOrge ". Hamilton. faith
er. 81 Wellington avenue, South Fran
Niiier-George Charles, friend. s.
QueigIe street. Brooklyn. y. Y
Thomas civilian MINIS. Eleanor
Thomas. mother "A Thomas street
Thatcher-Louisa A. Thatcher. moth
or. nos West sixth street. Wilmington.
Del
Bush-Frank Diamond friend. ~
East Eighty-eighth street, New York
Eich-Mrs. Sadie E Eich. mother. AZ
North Main street Frankfort Ind,
FOue-John A Fone, father, IS Nor
Gubert-EIroy Gilbert, father, South
wick. Mass.
Hansell-Walter Hansell. brother, 2Se1
Eighth avenue. New York
Malek-NIrs Mary Malek. mother. 1881
East Twenty-ffth street, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Meese-wfillam c Meese. brother,
Berea. Ohio. rural delivery No g.
Pair-Nrs. VI. Mcdonald. mother. 1874
Flatbush avenue. Brooklyn. N Y
ROSen berger-Harry B. ROseD berger.
father. $40 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia,
Pa.
SChl app-Conrad Schlapp, father, IL
Berry street. North Adams, Mass.
Tagland-O. Tagland, father, Rush
ford. MINI.
Thomas Games P-)-Michael Thomas.
father. 900 Degraw street. Brooklyn,
N Y.