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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
FIREMAN HERO MAY DIE.
Saved a Crowd at the Cost of His
Own Arm.


NEW YORK. December 17.--While try
. ~ u prevent an exp.os on of powder this
owning in a crowded section of Exterior
zee, Michael J. Howell. fireman. was
Hi0seI seriously Injured. A eliminate
sr loded in his right hand tearing
49, Iru completely of at the e bow. shat
tGtEe on of his Eggs. and otherw Sc badl;
-.''-.nG him about the head and body.
Towel was driv ng a wagon adea with
"a quantity OF fu mina.e caps and other
obsolete explosives used in ormer days
by ne Ore department.
The wagon met with mishap and on
alighting from MS seat to Sc what was
the trouble Howell saw the explosive
slowly sliding from the rear of the con-
veyance He was lifting IL back into the
wagon when 1t suddenly exploded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
JOINS ISSUE WITH .NEWLANDS
TELLER HOLDS THAT A STATE
OWNS ITS WATERWAYS.

Senator Teller of Colorado took issue
today in the Senate with Senator New
lands of Nevada on the provision of Mr.
Newlands' inland waterways bill for the
utilization of water power in the develop
ment of navigable channels of rivers
Senator Newlands was making an address
in favor of his measure. In order. he
said, to bring before Congress the work
of the commission appointed by the Pres
ident and to aid the commission in formu-
lating its report. Senator Telers posi-
ton was that unless the provision with
reference to the control by the national
government of water power is eliminated
from the bill the bill will be an impossi-
BILE one to carry out. to-
DO you not know asked Mr.. Teller, adj
dressing Mr.. Newlands, that there are
fifty years of court decisions to show that
the state owns the water in the rivers
passing through the states, and that the
national government has nc control
whatsoever over the water? If the bill
which you propose is numbered with such
impossible collateral propositions it can
not bring about the results you desire.
wish the senator to know that l favor
heartily the general. plan proposed in his
measure"
1t was insisted. by Mr.. Newlands that
under the interstate commerce law the
national government has the power to
control water power in connection with
the work of making rivers navigable. He
held that the question of the ownership
Of water was most elusive one and one
that could not be easily determined.
Mr.. Teller remarked that he would pre-
pare for the senator, If it was desired, a
list of Supreme Court and other court de-
cisions on this question, which would re-
move all doubt from his mind that the
state owns the waters.
This, however, did not convince Senator
Newlands.
The provision of the Newlands bill set
ting aside s5O.OOO,000 for the, use of a
waterways commission was taken excep-
ton to by Senator Hepburn, who held
that too much money should not be re-
moved from use at one time.
Mr.. Newlands' retort was that II MS
plan was carried out the government
would spend at least $5OOO0.ooO year
for the next five years on this project. and
in the end would spend as much as $500
0Oo, coo on the various works throughout
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
MAY MOI COME BACK
GERMAN VIEW OF THE FLEETS
VOYAGE.

RBRLIN December 17.-Count Ernst
Won Reventlow, who is regarded as prob
ably the most authoritative of German
writers on naval affairs. said today re-
garding the voyage of the American bat
tleship feet from Hampton roads to the
Pacific coast.
1.-THE most interesting point in connec-
ton with this trip, from the techn cal
standpoint, is the coaling of such. a large
fleet at sea without stopping and for such
prolonged period. That nine-tenths of
the coal-carrying vessels are British. as
the American newspapers report, throws
an unfavorable light upon the capacity
of the American commerce al marine. Per
haps the United States will have to re-
wise its policy respecting shipp ng. in or
der to strengthen its commercial marine,
for IL she remains dependent upon Eng
land for coal Transportation the latter
country could use this fact to advantage
in case of future comol cations between
the United States and japan.
Will It ReturnP
1T would be interesting to know what
disposition will be made of this file Il
after its arrival at San Francisco. If it
was sent to the Philippines it's presence
would promote peace, as well as guaran-
tee the permanently of the American pcs
session of the islands. but If 1t stays on
the west coast of the United States it will
not hind r Japanese designs on the Pail
ippin s or Hawaii.
Judging thc situation from its mill
tary and political standpoints, 1t is highly
improbable, in my opinion, that the fleat
und II r ar Admiral Evans will return
tic the Atlantic in the ear future. Nov
ing it to the Pacific was no mere t,chni-
cal demonstration, but a political act
based upon tins recognition that the At
lantic seaboard Is not exposed to any inn
mediate danger. while the most threaten
ing point for the next ten years will be
found on the Pacific side.
German Interest.
MANY people In Germany are of the
opinion that circumstances render Ger
many and the United States mutually
dependent for support in case of naval
danger"
Several high officers Of the German ad-
miralty were asked today for their opin-
ions regarding the trip of the American
battleships, but in each case replied that
1t was considered inopportune to comment
upon the event, inasmuch as mild express
sion of opinion might be misconstrued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
FEDERAL LIQUOR PERMITS.
Conflict With State Practices to Be
Considered.

The subject OF prohibition came up in
the Senate today. 1t was raised by Sem
ato- Tillman, who introduced resolution
instructing the committee on finance to
consider and report whether it is prac-
ticable for the national government to
discontinue the issuance of permits to re-
tail liquor dealers in states, counties or
municipalities where local option prevails
prohibiting the sale of liquors.
Senator Allison suggested that the gov.
eminent merely collected tax on liquor
and does not control it's sale.
Mr.. Tillman replied that the government,
in collecting the tax permits the sale OF
the liquor and issues a permit for thai
purpose.
The resolution was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
THE TAX ON BANKS.
John Sharp Williams Asks for In
formation.

The following resolution touching the is
sue of clearing house certificates has been
introduced by Representative John Sharp
Williams of Mississippi:
1.-The Secretary of the Treasury is re-
ouested to furnish the House with infor-
nation in his possession to show whether
or not, and to what extent, the national
banking laws are being executed and have
been executed during the months of NO
vember and December; whether or not
the 10 per cent tax required by law TO DC
cnI acted upon bank issues other than
those authorized under the national bank
ing law has been so collected. and whether
or not banks failing or refusing to pay
their liabilities to dcpositors and Others
have been proceeded against according tc
receivers or otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
OCEAN LI~ER MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK. December I.-Arrived:
Steamer California. from Glasgow.
SABLE ISLAND. n. s.. December IL
The steamer Potsdam from Rotterdam
for New York, was in communication
with the Marconi station here when -.
niles southeast at sos am. Probably
dock about am. Thursday.
LIVERPOOL. December l6-Arrived:
steamer Carmania, New lork.
LONDON, December I6.-Arrived:
steamer Minnehaha, from New York.
GLASGOW, December 1T.-Arrived;
Steamer Furnessia, from New rk.
BREMEN, December 17.--Arrrived:
Steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie from New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
THAT PAJAMAED BIRD
NEW GOLD COINS AT LEAST
-..- WILL STACK.
Launches Carrying Officers to the

PHILADELPHIA, December 1.-THE
new twenty dollar gold piece, so designed
as to better conform with the tastes Of
bankers, is now in circulation. The new
design substantially conveys St. Gauden's
ideas, but has been altered in details to
such an extent that praise and admira-
ton has supplanted the criticism which
broke out several weeks ago when the
original coin left the Philadelphia mint.
The new double eagle can be stacked
quite as easily as any other coin. The
high relief to which bankers found OBJ
lection has been greatly reduced, though
both sides are artistically concave. the
eagle and the goddess standing out boldly.
The design is virtually compromise
with. regard to the ''pantalooned" eagle.
1t cannot be said that the designer dis
pcnsed with the leg adornment Of the
eagle. yet those who found objections to
this feature have no further grievance,
as the legs are not wholly obscured.
The figures 1907 have displaced the
Roman numerals.
The sharp edge of the coin has been
eliminated. Around it are stars and the
phrase .'E Pluribus Unum."
Mint Working Fast.
There was a great demand for the new
issue yesterday, when the first consign-
ment of $iO0. 900 was delivered to the cash
Ter of the mint for circulation. About
half of this sum was distributed among
local banks and trust companies. The
coiners are striking off the coins at a
rapid clip, and today a second consign-
ment will be delivered.
The error of the designer of the old
double eagle. If such it may be called,
had singular result. There were 5000
of the original design issued, and while
| this meant 100000 in circulation, the high
! premium of $40 on each coin brought
S240.0o0. 1t is said that none of the
double eagles are in circulation, as they
have all been bought up by collectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
DUAL EXECUTION.
Two Murderers Put to Death in the
Chair at Trenton.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TRENTON, N. j.. December 17.-Aftel
a night of hymn singing and prayer
Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey ne.
groes, were put to death in the electric
chair in the state prison here this morn
ing for the murder Of two women in
amden county.
1t was the second time that the electric
hair had been used for carrying out a
apital sentence in New Jersey. The FIST
offender to be killed legally by electricity
N the state was put to death here last
Wednesday.
The victims of the two men killed to-
day were the wife of a Camden county
armer and her Italian servant.
The two executions were performed
without hitch. Two contacts We're SUI
!cient in each case. Gibson was the hrs'
20 be led to the chair.
Gibson. eft a letter to Edward Horner
he husband of one of the murd cred WON
n, in which he declared that he killed
20 do with the crime except that he &C
companied him to the farm
Gibson was led into the execution cham
Der by the death watch at 5:53:23 O'CLOCK
He was accompanied by Rev. Jacob C.
Dunn of Camden. In low tone the ne
~No-
Shining Gates" The words of the hymn
vare still on his lips when the helmet
vas put on his head and the neck STRAP
adjusted.
The man had been strapped in at 5:56:2s
o'clock. and five seconds later the first
contact was given The current consisted
If 1900 volts 1012 amperes, and was kept
n one minute and three seconds. A
econd contact was given at 6:0o:3O. and
he current was turned off at COCOA II
onsisted of 1,S00 volts IA amperes. AT
;:O3 o'clock the man was dec AIRED dead.
Dorsey was brought in at 6:O3:35 o'clock
He kept repeating 20 Lord. have mercy
on mel" as he was led to the chair, with
he Rev. Mr.. Dunn walking by his side
He was still muttering the supplication
when the current was turned on. The
irst contact was given at 6:Of:43. The
current was turned off at 6:0o:50, and II
was turned on again at 6:14:25. At 6:14:2l
it was again turned OF, and at 6;7 O'Clock
the man was pronounced dead The cur
rent used was OF the same strength as
in the case of Gibson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
TRIED IT ONCE TOO OFTEN.
Young Woman Caught in Betting
:. and Crushed to Death.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
LAKE HURST, n. j., December IT,
Melinda Downs. fifteen-year-old girl
who lived near here, was instantly kilfSd
yesterday at the Lake Hurst rope works
While she was climbing over a huge belt
which runs between the main room of the
NIL and the powerhouse, her skirts
caught and she was whirled around the
big wheels and crushed.
The belt was protected by bars. which
had been put up expressly for the pur-
pose of preventing persons from climbing
over it. A girl companion who was with
Mss Downs cried out: Don't do that, -
as the young woman stopped under the
bars.
.'Oh, there's no danger" answered Miss
Downs with a laugh, I've done it hun.
dreds of times" Just then the belt
caught her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
TEN PER CENT INCREASE.
A Report Recommending That to &C
to President Next Week.

A general grading up of salaries of
department employees, So that the total In
crease shall not exceed 10 per cent of
the present appropriations. will be the
recommendation Of the committee of the
Keep commission whic has had to do
with grades and salaries The report will
probably 60 to the President next week,
according to John w. Holcomb appoint
ment clerk of the Interior Department,
who is chairman of the committee.
The increase in pay will not necessarily
apply to every government employee.
Those unworthy of an advance will not
receive one. others will receive more t.. I
a 10 per cent increase; others less. TIE
average clerk-the man 18th 81 900 or
$1,000 a year-will. Mr.. Holcomb said, re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Getting Ready.
CANDIDACY OF HUGHE
LETTERS BEARING ON PRESI-
DENTAL RACE GIVEN OUT.
photographs by the Pictorial News Company

Special Dispatch to The Star.
of the comment resulting from the sug-
gestion that the New York county repub-
lican committee will be asked te indorse
Gov. Hughes, as q candidate for Presi-
dent, this correspondence was given out
at the executive chamber today:
Euclid Hall, New York City, December
49, 1907.
Dear Gov. Hughes: 1t is my purpose
at the next meeting of the republican
county committee to offer a resolution to
the effect that it is the belief of the COM
m:ttee that the republican voters gener-
ally throughout the county of New York
desire your name presented for President
at the annual convention. In doing SO, I
am only attempting to give formal ex
preston to the sentiment that exists here
SO that the republican party throughout
the state may have official knowledge of 1t.
However, as l do not wish to pursue any
course which may be distasteful to you
personally, or embarrassing to the plans
of those who are in your confidence,
will appreciate some expression from you
which will guide me in the circumstances.
Cordially yours MARTIN SAKE"
To this Gov. Hughes replied on Decem-
Der 16 as follows:
My Dear Senator: Your letter of the
18th has been received do not think it
proper for me to make any suggestion as
to what the county committee should do
or should not do. / stated my attitude in
my speech before the republican club, and
by that l stand. 1t is of, the highest i'm
portance that the work Of the admins
tration shall be disinterested, and l shall
do nothing to influence the selection or
vote of the delegates. / assume that the
party representatives will take such ac-
ton. whatever II may be, as they believe
to be best They have their duty and I
have mine. l think my position is clearly
understood. Very truly yours,
CHARLES E. HUGHES"
Report Of the Special Commission.
By Associated Press.
ALBANY. N. Y. December 17.-Gov.
Hughes today gave out for publication the
| voluminous report of the special commits
sion which he appointed recently to re-
port on the banking laws of the state.
| The former controller of the currency,
A. B. Hepburn, now president of the
Chase National Bank, was chairman of
| the commission. The report as whole
is practically unanimous, all the recon-
mendations being concurred in by Messrs.
Hepburn. Baker and Mills.
Mr.. Frissell would increase the require
ment for trust company reserves still
more than recommended by the majority.
and Mcssrs. Marston and Sheldon would
| have scale of reserve requirement, gov
erned by amount of deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

represent the vast and legitimate ;nteres =
for which the republic is responsible
the rapid development OF its own littor
in the great ocean traffic which brin
the east and W st together at their a
thest extremiti,s and III hostages whit
1t has Civ n to-"
Ev, ming Standard-"It is difficult to g
that any practical good can come out
this Brobdignagian axpto ion Scepr
c. rta;n flut;ering OF the American az
wings. which, OF curse is pleasant
tn eagle. Will mIny dinSers surround
It's fig 10 the Paci ic.'
Frenchman Quotes Taft.
PARIS. Delemo.r 1.-THE journal i.
writ I AVS he .ol.owed M. Tat when
enba ked for America rom Yokoha.n-
- he steamer NJ nnesota after the sig
ing o. tie Portsmouth TT atty, and I
VI TAFT recognized tn the possioi
o. future fisulties. He says tina VI
Taft. resting his hand on his COMP
,o.s should ard looking at the J@pa
ms crC wding tire Guays, remarked:
Those are jo ly boys. They VIII D
able before long to give us great deal
OF trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Abe Hurmei Verv Low.

NEW YORK, Dec bar l7.-Dr. Philip
B. Matz, resident physician at the Black
walrs Island prison. said last night that
Abraham II. Hummel had been very low
all day and that he might die at any time.
The prisoner had been In a semi-conscious
state all day, DR.. Matz said, and fri .nds
wEo callad to see him at the prison hos-
pital were not allowed to. Hummel Is
sufr aring from acute nephritls. said the
physician, and uraemic poisoning. Stimu.
iants were given to Hummel at midnight
and he seemed to respond. DR.. Matz said
thu. 1t was Ills opinion that Hummel
would not die before morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
CALLED UP BY CULBERsoN.
Resolution Regarding the Financial
Situation

Senator Culberson today called up his
resolution directing the committee on
finance to investigate the financial situa-
ton and report some plan for its imme-
date relief.
Senator Aldrich, chairman of the CON-
mittee on finance, suggested that the reso-
luton be referred to his committee, but
agreed to have IL lie on the table until Mr.
Culberson should have an opportunity to
speak on il. Mr.. CulberSon gave motto
that he would submit remarks on the
measure at some future time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
AMERICANS IN BRAZIL.
United States Vice Consul Requested
to Report All Details Of Case.

Unonic!ally the State Department has
learned that there is no danger that the
little band OF Americans in prison at
Bahia. Brazil. as the result of their hos
tile invasion of t.e province of Minas
Garaes. will lose their lives. The Bra
lillian law does not prescribe capital pun
shment for their offense. and prolonged
Imprisonment is probably the most severe
penalty that could be inflicted. Pending
the trial of these Americans before
Brazilian court. the Safe Department
has called upon Mr.. Flake, Unit I'd States
vice consul at Bahia. to report by mail all
the details of the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
ANOTHER MICHIGAN SCANDAL
Gov. Warner Starts Probe Into Al
legged Harvester Co. Bride Deal.

SneCiaI DISPATCH 10 I Ne stHr
DETROIT. Mich, December -7-Gov.
Fred NJ. Warner has begun an investica-
ton of a story that four state senators
tried to hold up the International Har-
vester Company for $780, at the last
session of the legislature.
The money was TO be used. it is said
TO defeat the establishment Ct a binder
twin plant at Jackson. Such a plant. 1t
was declared to an agent of the harvester
company, would seriously hurt it's bust
ness. The proposal was made to he agent
in a Lansing hotel, the S 'nators agreeing
o secure the votes at $1,000 each.
Letters and kilograms from the senators
implicated are said to be in the POSSES
sion OF officers of the company in Chi
cago and the governor will make an eff
fort to secure these as evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Report Of the Special Commission.
By Associated Press.
Philippine Delegates Sail Saturday.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
M ANILA, December 17.-Benito Legarda
and Pablo Ocampo. the Philippine dele
gates to Washington, will sail for ths
United States next Saturday. carrying pos
tive instructions from the commission
and assembly to secure tariff reform at
his session of Congress. They have also
been instructed regarding other matters
of local importance. The assembly is
considering bill to appropriate $1,000 for
educational purposes the money to be
used in the erection of schoolhouses in
suburbs and the smaller towns throughout
the archipelago. The bill has been in
dorsed in committee and much interest is
attached to it because 1t is the first bill OF
the first assembly to be ready for final
reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
School Holiday Till January 2.

Pupils in all the public schools of the
District are looking forward to next FRI
day, because that day marks the last Of
instruction before the annual Christmas
vacation From Friday until Thursday.
January 2. they will forget their school
books and bIackboards The regulations
of the schools fix as the day after New
Year as the date for reassembling
THE Christmas exercises Will be held In
the various schools Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
RASH ACT COST HIS LIFE.
Pittsburg Man Attempted to Operate
on Himself for Appendicitis.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURG. December 17.-Wiliiam
Echlsr. a retired merchant. who lived
in McKeesport. died in a hospital here
after attempting to operate on himself for
appendicitis. He was told about two
weeks ago that an operation would be
ecessary. but his lack of confidence in
surgeons was SO great that he declined to
trust himself TO them. After studying
medical books and anatomical charts care
fully. he decided to be his own surgeon.
He provided himself with suitable
life. and Fad a set of liga.ures at har
with which to tie up the wound after ne
mad removed the appendix
Echler stretched himself out on his bed
and cut open the spot where he thought
Q appe-dix was located. He 8
further however. but tainted, and was
round unconscious by his son w
n 'nutes later. The surgeons were un'
able to save him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
BOND FIXED AT $1,000.
Frank Brown, Colored. Held for
Action Of the Grand Jury.

Action Of the Grand Jury.
Frank Brown. colored. twenty years
old. was held In 81 600 for the action Of
the grand jury this morning by Judge
Kimball Of the police court, charged with
snatching the pocketbook OF Mrs. Alvira
Perkins. 1885 18th street northwest, Sat-
urday evening last in the vicinity OF Sd
and streets northwest. Witnesses tes-
tilted that after the alleged theft they saw
Brown running bareheaded through a va
cant lot, and two persons positively iden-
titled the accused in court this morning
as Mrs. Perkins assailant.
The pocketbook contained. In addition
to a small amount of money, a watch
and a quantity of jewelry. The theft
stirred the police into unusual activity.
and. within three hours after the hold
up a number of men were under arrest
on suspicion. Mrs. Perkins and two wit
nesses identified Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

ceive an advance OF 10 or IL .cr cent,
according to the plan.
II is reported tina, the plan does not
apply to the government printing ONCE
nor to the bureau Of engraving and print
ing.
It is said that the report Is based on
that OF the committee on department
m ,thods, made to the commission last
January. which proposed to establish GER
tain grades.