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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
FIRST DAY AT BENNIMG.
List of Entries for Mondays
Races.

The following are the entries for the first
day of the races at Benning next week:
First race, opening purse 1907; three-year-
olds and up; six furlongs Columbia course)
-Goldsfter. 122; BrOokdale, 1870; Quadrille.
III: Warning. rs; Lackey. 112; East End,
Ill; Campaigner, 1OS; Beldemo, IS; Lord
Boanerges, IS; Messil 9S; Anna May, 90
Second race, the Arlington purse; two
year-olds; half mile (old course)-Magazine.
119; Lawless, 119: Martha Jane, 116; Work
n Day. III; Giaucas. 112; Dead Gone, 1l2;
Superstition, 11o; Bayard O., 112: Mann O.,
100; Oreodon. 100; Blember, 100; Billie
Hibbs 100; Ben Cole, 100.
Third race. maiden three-year-olds and
up seven fur IS. Columbia course-Lally
1O2; The Cali. /, %: CRATER. 80; Edward
bulent. 80; Stoney Lee. 30; 'Grumbling Soph.
81: Old Colony. 81; Dairy Maid, o.; Liam
thony Boy, 116.
Fourth race, Benning spring handicap,
three-year-olds and up. six furlongs, CO.
lumbia course-Okenite. III; Gold SITTER,
113; Graziaiio. 10: Euripides. 1O6 "Toscan,
1906; 'Monocodor, 101; Toddles, 1O5: Arimo.
1Oo: Slickaway. 104; The Clown. 104; Lord
Boanerges. 100: Gunston. 100; Weirdsome
100: Lackey, 9S; Malacca. 96; Tickle, 95;
nue.. 80: ''sailor Boy. 1O4; Warning. SO;
ssumbrella, SO.
Fifth race. steeplechase, four years old
and up. about two miles-Bound Brook,
1853: Pioneer. 1856: Locked Out. 142; Sou
vigny. 142: Judge White. 1856; Rocket,
1875; Dulcian, 1876; Toots. Is.
Sixth race. selling. three years old and
up. one mile and forty yards. Columbia
course-Cobmosa. 1os: Euripides, LOG;
107; Delphie. los: Tavannes. 1e3; Jack
McKeon. 1O5: Society Bud. So.
Weather clear and track fast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
CHANGES TO BE MADE
PROMOTIONS ORDERED IN Gov
EMINENT PRINTING OFFICE.

The reorganization of the government
printing office is said to have progressed
rapidly since the adjournment of Congress
and the public printer is reported to be
contemplating number of important
changes in the personnel of his force as q
result. The statement was made today that
at the hour of closing this afternoon Mr..
Stillings may announce several appoint
ments to new offices that are understood to
have been created as part of the plan OF
reorganization. These appointments will,
1t is explained. come promotions to men
who are already In the service.
The list as given today includes H. o.
Simons. to be acting auditor; H. c. McFar-
land. to be superintendent of manufacture;
Charles G. Young. foreman of printing
Francis A. Crandall, to be acting chief edi-
tor in charge of editorial section of the
public document division; r. c. McAuley,
to be acting foreman of the press works.
1t Is said other appointments under the
reorganiza ton plan may be announced late
this afternoon. and that the new audit sys-
tenn may soon be in full operation. The
contemplated appointments will. 1t is stated
be part of the administrative and executive
branch of the government printing office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
EDWARD BoDINE KILLED.
Stepped in Front Of a Train at White.
stone

NEW YORK, March 23.-Edward Bo-
dine of West Brighton. Richmond Dor
ough, was struck by train and instantly
killed at the Whitestone station of the
Long Island railroad yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Bodine was eighty-three years of age.
He was formerly in the lumber business
at Staten Island and was wealthy For
eight or nine years he had been volun-
tary patient at DR.. Harrisons sanitarium
at Whitestone. He suffered from a nery-
Gus trouble. but was able to go about and
was strong and vigorous
He was under no restraint and became
well known in Whitestone, College Point
and Flushing Yesterday afternoon he
ia. occasion to go To the uel.., d hen
ne started to cross the track he stepped
In front of train he had not seen ap-
preaching. Engineer Frederick Loder
could not stop in time to save Bodines
life. Loder was detained for time by
the police and then paroled. Mr.. Bodine
leaves daughter and two sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Temporary Insanity or Brainstorm.

Leroy Johnson, colored. was before Judge
Nullowny in the Police Court today on a
charge of stealing a revolver. and the case
seemed to be a counterpart, in miniature,
of the Thaw trial.
r. W. Swami, watchman at the Sanitary
Oyster House. testified he left his revolver
in the cash drawer of the store. Johnson
arrested in the place afterward and
admitted he had taken the gun on a previ-
Gus visit. In concluding his testimony, the
prosecuting witness suggested to the court
that the defendant was not entirely sane.
Why did you take the gum asked the
Judge.
Well. you see. judge. 1t was in the draw
er and the drawer was open about an inch
and / the gum" replied Johnson.
Was 1t an irresistible impuse?" asked
the judge.
Il wanted to pay my insurance" ex-
planned Johrson.
This prosecuting witness suggests that
II temporary insanity. continued the
judge.
II think IL was brainstorm," said
Pr oseC utng Attorney Weyrich.
Fifty dollars or ninety days" concluded
the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
RAILROAD SITUATION
RYAN SAYS ROADS SHOULD BE
TAKEN OUT OF WALL STREET.

Thomas F. Ryan. the Wall street finan-
cier and railroad owner. was in Washing
ton today. and rumor had it that he would
call upon the President. He didn't go any
nearer the White House. however. than his
home at 1739 street, where Mrs. Ryan has
spent the winter. After a short stay here
he went on to his country home at Oak
Ridge, Va. To a reporter who asked him
II he came to Washington to talk with the
President he said
mo, do not expect to see the President.
I am on my way to my place at Oak Ridge.
Va, for rest. Besides, there is nothing
more that can do affecting the problems
now confronting the President.
You mean the railroad problems?"
Roads Really Owned by the People.
Yes, 1 mean the railroad situation. The
railroads are really owned by the people
and not by Wall street brokers. They
should be taken out Of Wall street and the
stock quotation tickers should be taken
out of the railroad offices. The railroad Of
ficers and the practical railroad men who
are charged with the responsibility OF eper-
ating the railroads should be In absolute
control. They should welcome every oppor-
tunity to confer with the President, aiding
him in his efforts to reach solution that
will be fair and just to the country ana 10
the corporations and insure strict opeolence
to the law
what is your view of the present finah-
cial situation
lone of the bad features OF the situa-
ton Is that every money center In the
world is finding use for It's capital In the
promotion Of home industries and Is using
every effort to prevent it's money from
going into speculation; and while l THINK
we have money enough to take care or
the legitimate business of the country,
do not believe. unless we can draw very
largely from European money centers, that
there Is enough to carry on an active STOCK
speculation In Wall street. l think 1t is the
duty of the money lenders to frown upon
rection. They should husband their re-
sources and be prepared to furnish legiti-
mate business with the necessary capital
and the money necessary to move the ire
mendous crops that we are likely to have
this year"
Not Much to Say on Politics.
Mr.. Ryan was asked to say something
about the political situation.
Politics? No. 1 haven't much to say on
that subject. You know I feel confident
that the south holds the power to domi-
nate democratic party policies. Mr. Roose-
welt will name the next republican candi-
of 1903. That responsibility he cannot es-
cape whether he desires it or not,
When asked about some recent attacks
that had been made on the President Mr.
Ryan said: 81 don't care to discuss these
But l don't think that the country will be
benefited by anybody throwing rocks at the
President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
TRAGEDY IN A SCHOOL HOUSE.
Quarrel Over Children Resulted II
Murder-Farmer Arrested.

CARMI, ILL.,, March 23-Rehearsal OF
closing exercises at country school west
Of Carmi yesterday ended in tragedy and
the arrest Of farmer for the murder OF
man who had been his friend and neighbor
for years.
George Nicholson and John Kurd were
seated together listening to and criticisins
the recitations given by the children. Both
had little daughters taking part in the pro-
gram and there was no hint of trouble until
Nicholson's little girl started to say her
piece.
Kurd made remark on her nervousness,
which Nicholson resented, and in moment
both men We're Quarreling.
Their anger startled the little audience OF
parents and children in the school house,
and efforts were made to get the children
away before blows were struck.
Before this could be done Nicholson drew
a revolver and pressing it against Kurd's
side fired. Kurd died instantly. When
Nicholson saw what he had done he drop
ped on his knees beside Kurd and wept. He
was placed under arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE.
Offered to Would-re
Patrons of Masonic Fair.

generous supply of season tickets for
the Masonic fair has been placed sale
in business houses throughout the city by
the ticket committee, of which William II.
Franklin is chairman. 1t was decided to
do this because of inquiries made at fair
headquarters by persons who wanted to
purchase tickets. but were not acquainted
with a member of the fraternity. Follow
ing is list of places where tickets can
now be had: Ogram's drug store, 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest;
Stevens drug store. 9th street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest; Whitesioe' 5
drug store. 1921 Pennsylvania avenue north
west: F. P. Weller. 755 Sth street south
east; Julius Lansburgh Furniture Com
pany. 512 9th street northwest; w. c.
Long. 1913 New York avenue northwest;
H. A. Johnston. 1921 New Jersey avenue
northwest: Thompson's drug store, 7Oo 18th
street northwest: Temple drug store, 9th
and F streets northwest; Gentners drug
store. 18th and U streets northwest; Fred
erick r. Hill. 1863 NJ street northwest;
Morris W. Waters. 1874 Wisconsin avenue
northwest; Regent Hotel news stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
BRYCE Is cHoATE's GUEST.
Ambassador Stopped Off for a Few
Days on WAY to Canada.

NEW YORK, March 23.-James Bryce.
British ambassador, who is On his way
from Washington to Ottawa. where he will
be the guest of Earl Grey. the governor
general of the dominion, is stopping for a
few days with Joseph II. Choate, with
whom he was closely in touch while Mr..
Choate represented the United States at the
Court of ST. James.
few friends were asked last night to
meet Mr.. Bryce at dinner at Mr., Choate's
house, East 63d street, and tonight the
ambassador is to be the guest Of honor at
the annual dinner of the Pilgrims. Mr..
Bryce, who is accompanied by Mrs. Bryce.
spent yesterday quietly. and the cards Of
newspaper men were not taken to him.
Monday evening Mr.. Bryce will attend the
banquet at the Union League Club. and on
Tuesday at noon there will be a reception
for him at the chamber of commerce. In
the afternoon he and Mrs. Bryce will leave
for Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
BAY SHORE RAILWAY CASE.
Litigants Granted in Part Injunction
by Judge Waddill.

NORFOLK. Va, March 23.-Federal
Judge Waddill today granted in part the
injunction applied for in the United States
court yesterday in an action brought by
litigants in the Bay Shore railway case
to enjoin Arthur w. Depue of New York
from proceeding with a suit in equity in
the circuit court of Norfolk county, under
which H. L. Page had been named as re-
ceiver of the Consolidated Turnpike Com
pany. over one of whose turnpikes the
Bay Shore road is operated with an I'M
cleared title by the Bay Shore to its right
of way. ..
The court granted the injunction in its
entirety in so far as it affects property
under control of the federal court in the
Bay Shore case. but otherwise the Depue
suit remains in operation. and Receiver
Page is in full charge of the affairs of the
turnpike company for the collection Of
tolls, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
THE TAFT BOOM IN OHIO.
State Official to Canvass for
Sentiment
Special Dispatch 10 The star.


COLUMBUS. Ohio. March Estate In
surance Commissioner A l. Vorys will
probably take charge of the boom in Ohio
for Secretary W. II. Taft for the presI-
dency and upon his return from Washing
ton this week, Charles p. Taft of Cincin-
natl asked Mr. Vorys to come to Cincinnati
for conference. Mr.. Vorys was in Gin
cinnau yesterday for this conference Mr.
Taft has given out a statement to the eff
feet that he has asked Mr.. Vorys TO under
AXE to ascertain the feeling of Ohio re-
publicans in this connection toward Secre-
tary Taft and Mr.. Vorys has said that he
would give his answer on Monday
Though Mr.. vorys holds a position under
Gov. Harris. the latter is maintaining
neutral ground and the acceptance of the
commission by Mr.. yorys would not neces.
sarily mean that the state administration
was favorable to the nomination OF Mr.
Taft. Gov. Harris will no doubt be a can.
didate for second term next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Reductions in Salaries Affecting
About Twenty Men.


Some needless sympathy was expended on
the geogra phical survey by friends Of the
force this morning when they read in a
morning paper that there had been hori-
zontal cut in salaries of from 20 to % per
cent. affecting practically all the members
of the survey from the assistant director
down. The salary of the chief clerk was re-
ported scaled down $500 and some of the
81 400 men down to $1,000.
AS matter of fact, there have been re-
auctions made affecting twenty men out of
a total force of about 80. Five men have
been dropped owing to insufficient appro-
pration. and one has been furloughed.
There is such position as assistant
director" and the chief clerks salary is
fixed by law. and while the Secretary Of the
Interior can change the chief clerk if he
wants to he cannot change his salary with
out act of Congress.
OF course the reductions are hard on the
men whose salaries are cut, but the reduc-
ton made by a board, all of whom re-
duced their own salaries as we'll as those
of the men under them. The reduction such
as it is. comes particularly hard at a time
when living expenses in Washington are
on the steady increase and when the gov
eminent clerks narrowly missed what they
thought was much-deserved raise in
wages during the last Congress.
The reductions that have been made are
altogether in the typographical division.
The appropriation for this work was $4,000
less this year than last, and it was ques-
ton of very largely reducing the work or
reducing 1t somewhat and reducing salaries
somewhat to help out. The salaries touched
were not fixed by law. and it was possible
to deal with them. A board of five members
fixed the reductions. including their own
salaries. in the list. They promised at the
same time that the salaries should be ad-
vanced again next year If possible. but this
was rather cold comfort to the men af-
fected, since it is notoriou y easier to get
salary reduced in the government service
than to get 1t raised again. ---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Attempt at HOUSEKEEPING Alleged.

Jesse Chew. colored. was arraigned in the
Police Court this morning a charge of
attempted housebreaking He pleaded not
guilty and demanded jury trial. 1t is al
legged Chew attempted to force an entrance
to the home of Mrs. Mary Fratuatnono of
l1G 1st street northwest last night after
Mr.. Fratuatnono had gone out for the
evening
Mrs. Fratuatnono's cries attracted assist
ance and Policeman Saunders of the sixth
precinct located Chew at his home on
street northwest, and there arrested him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Waterways Commission Meeting.

The initial meeting of the united water
ways commission is to be held April %.
Chairman Burton and w ] MCGEE of the
bureau of ethnology who is member of
the commission, had talk with the Presi-
den. today about the proposed work of that
body.
Mr. Burton expects the commission will
make at least one trip from st. Paul down
the Mississippi river to New Orleans with
incidental visits TO places along that strea n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
B. and o. Lost Tax Case.

CLARKSBURG. W. Va, March 23-Under
the new tax laws the state board of public
works increased the assessment on the
property of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road in Harrison county to $5.6OOO00 The
road petitioned the city court for a reduc-
ton to 81 .069 600. claiming this to be a fair
valuation. In lengthy opinion today
Judge Lynch refused the petition. and the
original assessment stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Public Building Site at Winchester.

for me United States government building
and post office has been selected. 1t Is the
southwest corner Of Piccadilly and Braddock
streets, opposite the HandIey Library site.
The price paid by the government was not
stated. The location is regarded as a de-
sirahle one in every way.
The second days session Of the Frederick
County Farmers Institute brought great
crowd to this city yesterday. and the Au-
diterIum. where the sessions were held.
was hlled to overlooking. Among those who
addressed the meeting were r. Gray Will
nams. r. II. Barton, John Thwaite s. L.
Lupton M. NJ. Lynch and Prof Otto hi
low. Good roads. horticulture the labor
stuation and general farm topics were dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Annapolis Sick Leaves Extended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March 23.-The off,
Gals of the Naval Academy have granted
an extension Of sick leave to John H. Holt.
jr., of Grafton, w. Va, midshipman.
fourth class, until June 1. Midshipman
Holt has been on sick leave since early in
January as the result of an attack of ty-
phoid fever. In extending leave 1t Is ar
ranged that young Holt join the new fourth
class to be taken into the academy in
June. instead of continuing with the pres
ent fourth class. An extension of sick
leave until June 1 has also been given
Henry H. Porter Of Munhall Pa, third
class. Porter has been on leave for about
two months. granted him upon the recon-
mendation of a board of medical survey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Stripped vestibule Car of Metals.

HAGERSTOWN. Md, March 23.-Clyde
Boward was arrested on q Western Mary
land freight train near WiIliamsport yester.
day afternoon as he was trying to escape
on a charge OF tearing twenty-five pounds
Of brass and copper trimmings out Of a
vestibuied car as 1t stood on the Western
Maryland tracks in Hagerstown. He sold
part Of the metal. which he broke up into
fine pieces, to junk dealers. While the on
GERS were bringing him here he tried to
escape by leaping out of q trolley car. The
officers held On to his clothes and he was
dragged several hundred yards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Mitigation of Sentence.

Secretary Taft has recommended to the
President the mitigation of the court-mar-
tial sentence in the case of Capt. William
B. Cochran, oath Infantry, who was con-
victed in the Philippines of drunkenness on
duty and sentenced to dismissal from the
army. The President. it Is understood, has
approved the Secretary's recommendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
$7OO, 900 Lumber Fire at Pine Bluff.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March 23.-Fire late
yesterday swept over the entire plant of
the Bluff City Lumber Company and de-
stroyed several small dwellings owned by
the company. The loss is 100000 When
the fire started in the boiler room of the
lumber plant the fire department responded,
but the water pressure was not sufficient.
The fire spread rapidly, and several cottages
near the plant were RACED with dyna-
mite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
SALES OF REALTY.
Store and Apartment House Bought
as Investment,

The Harrison Realty Company has sold
to Mr.. Isidore Grosner the large store and
apartment above No. 14OS 14th street north
west, as an investment Mr. Grosner
recognizes the growth Of 14th street realty,
and On the recommendation of the Harrison
Realty Company made the above purchase
The same company reports the following
sales made lately: Office building 6O4-6O6
9Th street northwest, to Joseph Schiffman;
three large lots on north side w near 18th
street, to Arnold T. Lewis: 3042 Nj street
northwest, to Joseph Sommers; southeast
corner of 14th and 7 streets northwest, to
a client for an investment. and a row of
bricks on I'd street southwest. to Edward
Richard. The company's Office has deposit
on 9th street northwest property near F
and one on 18th street northwest corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
THREW HIMSELF BEFORE CAR.
Bicycle Officer Whitman Saved q
Maniac From Suicide.

NEW YORK, March 23.-Bicycle Police
man Ajax" Whitman was speeding through
125th street last night. when he saw a
man dive in front of an eastbound 3d. ave-
nue. car near Madison avenue. Whitman
put on the brakes, hoped off his wheel
and grabbed the man just as the car
reached him.
The man said he was Edward Skennion
painter of Westchester, and that he
wanted to die. While he was being taken
to cell he began to act like maniac
A half dozen policemen had all they
could do to hold him until a Harlem am
bulance arrived. He was put In a strait
jacket and taken to the Bellevue psycho-
pathic ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
NEGRO BANKER HELD.
CHARGED With Murder Of His Asso-
ciate In Business.

HATTIESBURG. Miss. March S.-Jo-
seph Pettus, president Of the People
Bank. a negro institution Of this city. was
today arrested and charged with the MUIR
der Of Edward Howell. the cashier of the
bank; who was wayiaid and shot to death
here on the night Of March 10.
Pettus and Howell were the only persons
who knew the combination to the bank
vault. After the murder the vault was
opened and several notes Pettus owed the
bank and q, 100 In cash was taken out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
BONA FIDE CIRCULATION OF THE
EVENING AND SUNDAY STAR.

The sworn statement below shows
that the circulation of THE STAR
is what it is claimed to be. Tho
circulation of THE STAR for the
week, including and combining its
evening and Sunday morning is
sues. is the largest. the best and
the only sworn detailed circulation
of each day. covering all issues. in
the District of Columbia
In both it's evening and Sunday
morning issues it has larger car
rier delivery circulation into the
homes of Washington than any
other two local papers combined.
THE SUNDAY STAR viewed
separately has the largest. the best
and the only sworn circulation in
the District of Columbia.
Fifteen thousand of THE STARS
regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever in
their homes. depending upon THE
STAR alone for news and adver-
Using
THE STAR. daily and Sunday.
thoroughly covers the local adver-
Using field. reaching all classes Of
Washington purchasers. rich and
poor alike. in their homes. on every
day in the week. at an hour when
they have the time and inclination
to read a newspaper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
.eWhitecapso Beat Him Badly.

GALLIPOIIS, Ohio. March 23.-Moses
Shoemaker, a well-known farmer. living
near Kyger. was visited late last night By
a mob of whitecaps. who whipped him near
iy to death because he was reported to
have maltreated his blind son.
Shoemaker begged for mercy. and was
told he would be killed the next time. His
condition Is critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Miss Lipman's Musicale.

Miss Stella Lipman will give a piano re-
cital at the Washington Club, ITO street
northwest. tonight at $50 o'clock. The
patronesses are Mrs. Herman Jennings
Mrs. William Bruce King. Mrs John r,
Mclean. Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins.
Mrs. Alex. Britton. Mrs. Hunt Slater and
Mrs. Guy Fairfax Whiting.