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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. Mcfarland Discusses Local Con-
ditions in Address to Men.

In an address before a large audience at
the Mems Club Of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church last night, upon "The
National Capital" Mr.. Henry B. F. Mac
farland, president of the board Of District
Commissioners, gave dissertation on the
local municipality, declaring that Wash
ington is worthy of our pride as well as our
devotion. 1--WE should give both without
measure" he said.
Mr. Mcfarland traced the history or
Washington from its founding by George
Washington, between 1790 and 1900. to the
present time, stating that the first Presi-
dents far-seeing genius, believing that the
United States would grow to be great ma
ton, and that it ought to have an independ-
end and adequate capital. brought about the
creation of the District Of Columbia, con-
tanning what he called the Federal city,
which Congress named for him, planned on
a great scale and with peculiar natural
beauty. He characterized the metnod OF
ruling the District government as q real
government by public opinion, even though
+ does not include the franchise. He con-
cluded by saying: Public opinion acts
directly upon the Commissioners through
citizens associations, associations OF DUST
ness men and through the local newspapers
and the Commissioners have every raclllty
for presenting their views to Congress-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
Adiudged a Bankrupt.

Edward NJ. Colford. proprietor OF the SAN
ftary Oyster House. 1422 Pennsyivania ave-
nue., was. today adjudged bankrupt by Chief
Justice Clabaugh. on motion Of, Edward 8.
Norton. who declared that Mr.. Colford
owes him 81. 800. The court appointed ST.
mon Lyon and Stanton C. Peele receivers
to take charge Of the business pending the
appointment Of q trustee in bankruptcy
Mr.. Colford. by Attorney Peele. flied an
answer to the petition Of Mr.. Norton, in
which he admitted the indebtedness to Mr..
Norton. az well as to other creditors to the
amount OF $4,000. Mr.. Colford also stated
that he Is unable to pay his debts and IL
willing to be adjudged bankrupt.
According to the petition OF Mr.. Norton.
filed by Attorneys Lyon & Lyon. the stock
of oysters and the furnishings OF the res
taurant conducted by Mr.. Colford are worth
81. 100. The court fixed the bond Of the re-
.ceiyers at $2900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
CAR STRIKE UNBROK EN-
SITUATION AT LOUISVILLE STILL
SERIOUS.

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 12.-With the
aid of strike breakers and the protection Of
the police. the Louisville Street Railway
Company today opened a partial service
on four lines. Between fifty and seventy
five strike breakers. imported during the
night from ST. Louis and Cincinnati. were
put on the cars and with two or three
policemen on each platform made several
trips through the downtown district. Even
with the police on board trouble began
early, hold-ups being numerous. The dis
turbances today were nearer the business
center of the city than on yesterday. and
in one instance q brick was thrown into a
car from q window in an Office building at
9Th and Main streets The missile struck
a strike breaker who was riding as pas
senger. injuring him severely.
But few passengers rode during the
morning. evidently preferring to walk In a
pouring rain to taking chances on a car.
Mails Are Carried.
The suburban service, running to Jeffer-
sontown. Okalonea. Valley Station. Pros
pect and other Kentucky towns within a
distance of twelve miles. was not resumed
today. Great inconvenience has resulted
to the three or four thousand persons who
came into the city yesterday morning and
were unable to return last night. The In
terurban service. running to Jeffersonville
and New Albany, Ind, is the only service
being maintained today with any show OF
regularity.
Charles T. RACER. acting as special
representative of the second assistant post
master general, arrived late last night, ana
after a conference with the railway man
apement succeeded in having the mail de-
livered to certain suburban towns by spe-
cial cars during the morning. These cars
were placarded with a sign four feet square
labeled ~. 8. mall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
CAPT. HANNUM's DEATH.
Was Promoted for Conduct In Naval
Battle Of Santiago.

The Navy Department is informed that
Capt John L. Hannum, U. 8. N. retired,
died at the Naval Hospital. Naval Home
Philadelphia, Pa, Sunday:
Can't Hannum wos born in Philadelphia
Pa, March 5, 1913, and was appointed to the
naval service as a third assistant engineer
from April q, 1863. During the civil war
he served as follows: On U. 8. 8. Pawnee,
Nahant. Pholx. being promoted to second
assistant engineer from September q, 1864,
and to first assistant engineer from Novem-
Der q. 1872. He attained the rank of chief
engineer from May 4. 1891. and served dur
ing the Spanish-American war, as follows:
On u 8. s. Minneapolis from January a.
1898, to March 81, 1898. and the u 5. s.
Brooklyn from March 81. 1898, to August
81, 1885, Subsequent to the close OF the
Spanish American war he served as fol.
lows: At the navy yard, Boston, Mass; at
navy yard, League Island, Pa, being pro pro
NOTED to commander from March 3, lS99.
He was detached from active duty on July
7, 1899, and transferred to the retired llst
Of the navy as a captain from June ~, ls99
He was advanced two numbers In rank Feb
ruary II, 1901, for eminent and conspicuous
conduct in battle on board the U. .. s.
Brooklyn, on July 8, 1893. at the battle or
Santiago, while serving as chief engineer
of that vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
STEEL PLANT IN OPERATION.
Proiectiles Being Manufactured b
Firth-Sterling Corporation.

Acknowledging projectiles, ranging IN
size from five to thirteen inches, are being
manufactured at the new plant Of the Firth
Sterling Steel Company at Giesboro. Point.
on the south side Of the Eastern branch, at
its junction with the river. About 300 work.
men are on the pay rolls OF the company
and the larger portion of them came from
this city. A few men, 1t is stated. were
brought here from Pittsburg, all skilled
steel workers.
It 10 understood that the number of men
employed at the plant will be increased in
the near future and that within the next
Jew weeks the entire plant will be in opef-
alton The Firth-Sterlng plant is large
one and is the first great steel plant to be
esta blished in the vicinity of Washington.
II occupies seven large buildings on the
river shore, about mile south OF the
Eastern branch. TWO OF the puiunss
cover more ground than does the ordinary
city block and in these buildings several
hundred workmen find room to perform
their daily tasks.
laid and is filled with the latest steel-mak-
ing furnaces and machinery for turning out
the Misunderstanding armor-piercing shell
used by the navy. 1t Is stated snat sums
aegregating about a million dollars have
been expended in the erection of the plant,
and that its pay roll, when all the depart
ments are in operation, will be over $loooo
per week.
The plant was formerly located at Nc
Keesport, Pa, but in order to be near the
naval ordnance foundry, in this city, the
company erected the new plant here ana
transferred the shell-makng operation to
the new plant Not all OF the buildings OF
the new plant are completed and occupied
Workmen are employed daily finishing up
the work and laying the numerous side
tracks through the grounds.
The plant Is lighted by electricity ana
several times lately has been fully illuml-
mated at night The big buildings are a
an1 10 ha
two or three miles 90 light that small OBJ
jects on Its surface can be plainly seen.
Railway connections with the plant are
made from the branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railway running down. to shep-
herds Landing, opposite Alexandria; Tne
work of extending the pier at the plant to
deem water at the channel has been start
ed the first pile for the extension having
been driven this morning. When the pier
is completed the Alexandria w ashington
ferry steamer will stop there at certain
trims in the day Tor the convenience of
the workmen who win make their homes in
this city or Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
BANK MESSENGER MISSING.
Believed to Have Decamped With ST.
600 of Employers Funds.

NEW YORK. March 12.-That William O..
Gillespie, a messenger of the National Park
Bank of this city, has been missing, with
about 81 600 of the banks funds, since last
Tuesday was officially stated by the bank
officials today. Gillespie came to the bank
from Canada about six months ago. His
duties were to make collections on notes
and drafts sent in by the correspondents
of the bank.
Last Tuesday afternoon he is said to have
gone to his rooms where he was Joined by
another young man with whom he had been
very friendly. The two young men left the
house together and on the corner met two
young women. Later it was ascertained
that party of four answering the descrip-
ton of Gillespie and his friends had boarded
a train for Buffalo at the Grand Central
station.
Agents of the bank are reported to have
searched unsuccessfully for Gillespie in
Buffalo and in Canadian cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
FINDS BUTCHERS cLEAVER.
Deputy Sherin's Discovery Near the
Home of Murdered Woman.

Special Dispatch to The Star. -.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, March PA deputy
sheriff yesterday afternoon while making
a search about the home of Mrs. Mary
Lang. the woman alleged to have been MUIR
dered by her son-in-law, William H. Nc
Kay. picked up a butchers cleaver which
had apparently been thrown through a WIN
dow of the house.
This cleaver. II Is confidently declared,
was used by the slayer of Mrs. Dean.
The report that Mrs. Mckay, wife Of
the man accused Of the murder. attended
the funeral today is said to have been
incorrect. She was later declared to be
i'll at the home of a SON Of hers in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued by In
spector Ashford today as follows:
To N. Klein. for one two-story frame
dwelling at Northampton street and Belt
road; architect. F.. A. Fletcher; builders,
Grier & Iglehart: estimated cost $4,000. y
To Merchants Transfer and Storage
Company. for repairs at 020-22 e street
northwest; contractors. the Brennan Con-
struction Company: estimated cost, $1,000.
To Norfolk and Washington steamboat
Company, for repairs at 1th street wharf:
contractor. w. 3. Holtzciaw: Estimated
cost, 5000.
To Amelia A Lane. for one two-story
brick dwelling at 40 Kentucky avenue
southeast: architect and builder, J. H
Lane; estimated cost, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
MERCHANTS AND MINERS LINE.
Admission Of New Haven Official OF
Purchase of Half Interest.

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. March 12.-An Off
cia, statement that the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad has acquired
q half interest in the Merchants and Miners
steamship line. and indicating some details
of the future plans of the company. was
made public here today. The statement
which was issued in behalf of President
Charles s. Mellen follows:
eve have sold the Winsor line and have
bought one-half interest in the Merchants
and Miners line. The stock Of the Mer-
CHAINS and Miners is to be trusted. and the
New Haven road is to nominate one-half OF
the directors and the outside stockholders
the other one-haif The odd directors Will
be chosen by the trustees. The manage
want will be unchanged. The present Off
GERS will continue. the prices will be re-
tanned. and contract relations for a long
term of years will be made between the
MERCHANTS and Miners and its connecting
railroads"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
THE FUNERAL OF DOWIE
FORMAL SERVICES LAST NIGHT
FINAL CEREMONY THURSDAY.

CHICAGO, March 12.-Funeral services
were held last night for John Alexander
Dowie by the little band Of the faithful who
have stood by him while thousands of the
once great restoration host ridiculed and
scorned.
Refusing to accept conciliatory measures
offered by Gladstone Dowie in the form of
a share in the last rites over his fathers
body, Deacon J. w. Cutler and his six as
sistant deacons, chosen by Dowie as the &C.
clesiastic rulers of his church in Zion City,
held formal services, which, they said.
were the only possible ceremonies under
the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in
Zion.
Cutler had persuaded five OF his author
lied assistants, Deacons Crawford, Smelling,
Chad, Gottschalk and Braun, to hold to
their original stand. In spite Of q drizzling
night his residence was crowded, mourners
finding places on stairs and window stills.
Under these conditions, with every person
present an ardent follower of the first
apostle in life and death, many of whom
had been with him from the founding of
the church, the service had deep religious
tone that made 1t unusually impressive.
Deacons Samuel Chad and B. F. Morris,
who were with Dowie the night he died.
were called upon to relate Incidents of those
hours. Deacon Norris denied the First
Apostle" was delirious at any time He
said, he was merely talking in his sleep. as
he had done every night for weeks" and
that fever or any of the symptoms of de-
lirium failed to appear.
Will Flock to One Named Successor.
The meeting closed with declarations
from almost all present that they woul6
remain in the present body until Dow
les will reveals whom he chose al
his successor. Then they will flock to his
support. Many expressed the belief that
this will be Overseer Bryant, now in South
Africa.
Arrangements for final services on Thurs
day continue to show a concilatory spirit.
Overseer William H. Piper, head Of the
faction in Chicago that revolted from Voliva
after his victory. has been asked to sit upon
the tabernacle platform with Deacon
Sprecher, head of the Chicago party re-
manning true to Dowie The eulogy will be
delivered by Judge V. V. Banes of the
Voliva faction.
For the funeral a large white hearse will
be brought from Kenosha. The coffin Will
be white and the hearSe will be drawn by
white horses. The coffin will be sealed
Theoretically and buried in stone vault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
TOM LAWSON aRowLs.
Played Bear Roll in the Mining Stock
Market.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass. March 1.-Two million
dollars overnight was the loss In Nevada
Utah recorded on the curb" this morning.
Lawson had given the word" in his morn
ing's advertisement. The curb did the rest
Nevada-Utah closed last night at and a
fraction. Before 10 o'clock this morning
Is was quoted at bid and ~ asked. The
opening sale was 1900 shares at s. and in
less than five minutes of trading 1t had
gone to 31x later recovering to 4.
When Lawson began his advertising on
this stock 1t was selling around 5. In few
days it went to 8. and-since then had been
quoted at between 6 and 8. 'Lawson's fol-
lowing was large. as was evidenced by the
number of shares dealt in each day, and
their losses must have been heavy, as they
were all on the bull side Of the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12

The President has signed recess APP
pointment Of w. C. Bristol to be United
States district attorney for the district OF
Oregon Mr.. Bristol was nominated for
this Office at the last session Of the Senate.
but because of the opposition Of Senator
Fulton he was not confirmed. There are q
number OF land fraud cases In Oregon still
to be tried and because Of Mr.. Bristols ia
miliarity with the cases II Is desired that
he shall have charge of the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
WILL MEET IN JUNE.
Early Announcement as to Hague Con-
ference Expected.

State Department officials today admitted
that the next Hague conference unquestion-
ably will be held early In June although no
date has been positively fixed. Many ma
tons which are to participate In the con-
ference have expressed desire that 1t
shall be held in June, and an announcement
positively fixing the date Is expected in a
short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
FATAL HEAD-oN COLLISION.
One Killed and Three Injured In Bay
State Crash.

wILLIAMSTOWN. Mass. March ~
One man was killed and three were injured
today in a head-on collision between q
freight train and train of express cars
on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and
Maine railroad In this town. The accident
occurred at the entrance to the local rail-
road yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12

SABLE ISLAND. N. s., March 1.-THE
steamer vaderland. from Antwerp for New
York. was in communication by wireless
telegraph with the Marconi station here
when 40 miles south of this point at 9 pm.
Monday VIII probably dock about 4 pm.
Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
GRADING IN PROGRESS.
Working on Line Of Proposed Rail-
road Near Georgetown.

Men are engaged in grading on the line
of the proposed railroad north of George
town which forms one Of the links In
the road that is expected some day to be
built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Company connecting the Metropolitan
branch Of that road at Linden with the
Potomac river near the mouth of Rock
creek.
No announcement has been made Of the
extent to which the work Of building the
road is to be carried on at this time As
stated. a gang Of men is now at work
grading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
To Probe Alleged Implement Trust.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 12.-The
house today adopted a resolution instruct
ing the attorney general to investigate the
so-called and alleged implement trust. as
represented by the International Harvester
Company, and the so-called lumber trust
and TO institute custer proceedings IL he
Is suiiic.sn. esi--n-e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-12
Objection by Defense Sustained.
Testimony Late Yesterday

After The Stars report closed yesterday
the government called Benjamin F. Allen,
a forestry superintendent during Mr. Her.
manns regime in the land Office. and he
identified a number of letters written to
him by Hermann. Most of the missives
were in the nature of acknowledgment by
the commissioner of gifts of grapes, Or
anges and other fruits sent to him by Mr..
Allen from California. Witness said as
we'll as he could remember, all letters he
ever received from Mr.. Hermann came In
''franked' envelopes of the department.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1907-06-20
JACK KELLY HURT IN
GREAT RABBIT
DRIVE
An EStdnCia Liverymdn and
Others We're Injured and
Horse Killed.

Estancia, N NJ, June 20.-At a
jack rabbit drive north of Estancia
Tuesday, Jack Kelly, a liveryman of
Estancia, broke his collar bone and
received serious internal injuries
caused by his horse falling on him.
Another horse belonging to Kelly and
ridden by George Rawson, fell and
broke its neck, dying Immediately,
and Rawson was badly bruised. Sew
eral others who participated in the
drive were injured by their horses
falling
The drive was the big event of the
year in this neighborhood for the
sporting class. There were a number
Of hunters, each well mounted, and,
while no guns were permitted the
cross country riding over a rough dis
trict. through fields and hollows and
over hills and bitches was filled with
all the necessary elements Of dan
ger to make the drive most exciting
Kelly's horse was thrown by step
ping into a rabbit burrow. apparent
ly, and the animal alighted partly on
its rider, crushing his collar bone and
causing injuries which are of a pain
full If not serious nature
RaWsOn, whose horse was killed
was not dangerously hurt, his acci-
dent occurring as the animal jumped
a ditch.
A large number Of rabbits were
taken I'm the drive, which, despite its
accidental features. was a success.
Many OF the best riders IN the val
ley participated, and the original
party was largely augmented by the
addition of ranchers from the section
through which the drive took place.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1907-06-20
SCHM|Tz' GUARDS ARE
IN CHARGE OF
OFFICE
Big Policeman Will Not Per
nit Opposing Mayor to
Enter Room.
GALLAGHER HAS NOT
DECIDED ON ACTION

San Francisco June 20.-Mayor
Schmitz still holds the fort as far as
retaining possession OF the room used
as mayors office. is concerned. A
big policeman, in the mayors en-
ploy, is on guard there and he insists
that he will throw out anyone who
tries to succeed Schmitz as mayor
Schmitz has warned the board of su-
pervisors that any attempt to recog-
nize anyone as mayor other than
himself, Will result in trouble for the
city.
Gallagher to Be Retained.
Supervisor ]. l.. Gallagher, who
was recently. by the board of super
visors. appointed acting mayor in
place of Mayor Schmitz, now confined
in the county jail awaiting sentence
for the crime of extortion, will be
retained in that Office by the bribery
graft prosecution until Schmitz has
perfected his appeal from his con-
vlction. This statement was made by
District Attorney Langdon.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1907-06-20
KENTUCKY IN FAVOR OF
ROOSEVELT'S
POLICY
Republican Convention AdvO.
Gates Man to Garry Out
Presidents Plans.
STATE TICKET is
PLACED In FIELD

Louisville, Ky, June 20.-A plank
approving the policies and commend
ing the ability. courage and integrity
of President Roosevelt, and favoring
the selection, as his successor, of a
man In full accord with those policies,
was the contribution made to ma
tional politics by the Kentucky repub-
licans at the state convention, which
lasted into the early hours today.
State Ticket.
The ticket nominated by the con-
vention is as follows: Governor, Au-
gustus Il. Wilson; lieutenant-gov-
ernor, w. II. Cox; attorney general,
James II. Breathitt; auditor, S. p.
James; secretary of state. Benjamin
II. Bruner; treasurer, Chapman S.
Farley; superintendent Of public in
struction, j. G.. Craft; clerk of the
court of appeals, II. Adams; commits
sioner of agriculture, N. T. Rankin.
The long session Of the convention
was due principally to the contest
over state officers.
During the meeting, a number of
short addresses were delivered by
prominent members OF the party all
of them strongly endorsing the presi-
dent and his policy and urging that
his successor be a Republican favor
ite."