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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
RAISULI's TERMS REJECTED.
British Declare 1t Is Impossible to Ac-
cede in MacLean Matter.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, September 10.-Great Britain
has rejected the terms offered by the Moor
ish bandit Rasuli for the release of his
prisoner Kaid Sir Harry MacLean. declar-
ing that it is impossible to grant them
Recently Raisuli ceased trying to come
to any terms with the sultan with reference
to the release of MacIean, who Is the COM
mander of the sultan's bodyguard and
opened negotiations with Gerald A Low
Their, the British minister at Tangier modi-
flying somewhat the demands he had made
upon the sultan. He kindly consented to
forego the payment of any ransom but he
wanted Great Britain to guarantee i'm
munity for him and his relatives and COM
pensation for the destruction of his house
and other property at Zinat by the sultans
troops.
Furthermore, he demanded that he be
made governor of the hill tribes of the
greater part of northern Morocco and
that he be allowed to supply his forces with
rifles and ammunition. On this basis he
said he would be pleased to meet an Eng
lish envoy at any convenient and safe spot
that might be selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
PLATFORM MAIN FEATURE
Difference of Opinion Over the Excise
Question.
THE BISHOP LAW CONTENTION
Gossip Over Governorship-Expr
sions Of Delegates About Campaign.
Mr.. Griggs Temporary Chairman.

TRENTON N J.. September la.-Ths
question as to who will receive the repub-
ican nomination for governor at todays
state convention was entirely overshadowed
by the differences of opinion as TO the plat
form.
1t is almost certain that Supreme Court
Justice J. Franklin Fort will BE- nominated
on the first ballot
The main difference Of opinion on the
platform is with respect TO the excise ques-
ton. Seventeen different propositions have
been presented on this subject, ranging
from a flat-footed declaration for tho
bishops law to one for local option plank
on the question of Sunday selling.
United States Senator Briggs. the state
chairman, favors an Endorsement of the
bishops law, as does Representative
Fowler and many Of the other leaders.
A Strict Sunday Observance.
Justice Fort is understood to have sent
word that he wants a plank for the strict
observance OF Sunday and that he wishes
to make his campaign on that Issue. Tho
real opposition to the bishops law comes
from those who are against the PROPOSE
ton. which compels the exposure TO public
view of the interior Of barrooms on Sunday.
The subcommittee of the state commit
tee having charge OF the drafting or
platform finished its work just before the
convention met The plat form as drawn
does not make a specific Endorsement Of
the bishops law, but indorses the past
attitude of the republican party on the
excise question.
Partial concessions are made to the Col
by people in the matter Of their demands
for direct primaries. The platform de-
clares for direct primaries within coun-
ties.
Fight on Platform Anticipated.
The platform as drafted will be referred
to the committee on resolutions. where
another fight will take place over it's pro-
visions.
1t was nearly 1 o'clock before the con-
vention was called to order by Senator
Briggs, who presented former Gov. John
w. Griggs as the temporary chairman. Mr..
Griggs made a speech which was mostly
devoted TO a recital Of the achievements
of the republican party.
At the conclusion Of his speech tho
usual committees were appointed. and Q
recess was taken until this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
Eleventh Annual Convention Opened
at Norfolk

NORFOLK. Va, September 19.-The eley-
enth annual convention of the American
League Of Municipalities opened here yes
terday for session Of four days with an
attendance of upward of 200 including del
egates from several Of the larger Canadian
cities. Judge Edward F. Dunno, former
mayor Of Chicago. president of the league,
Is presiding. The Norfolk session promises
to be one OF the most important ever he'd,
the executive committee, through Sec
rotary John MacVicar of Des Moines
Iowa. being ready with a report recon-
mending provision for the formation OF
comparative and uniform reports of all mu-
inequalities. designed to be of far-reaching
erect in giving to cities and towns sys-
tematic comparative reports Of great value
and correcting many of the evils now exist
ing in reporting by municipal officials
The league opened at the Colonial
Theater with addresses of welcome by
Lieut.. Gov. ]: T. Ellyson Of Virginia and
Mayor Riddick Of Norfolk Va
President Dunno responded, telling of
added to the membership Of the league
during the past year-the largest increase
in Its history-and the present fourishinR
condition of the organization. Judge
Dunno reviewing the report of the Ameri-
can Civic Federation's special inyestiea-
ton committee, said the report was en-
couragtng to the advocates Of municipal,
ownership.
An address on Low Rates for Public
Service VS.. Franchise Taxation" by Allan
Ripley Foote of Columbus, Ohio followed
Councilman Young of Kansas City Mo-
discussed the difficulties of arriving at rea-
sonable rates for franchise taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE
Appointment of Committee of Inquiry
to Be Recommended.
VIEWS OF DR.. WIN. L. ROBINS
Alleged Defect in Law Governing Com
mitments Of the Insane-Ths
Fenton Case.

81 am of the belief that there are
persons now within the walls OF
the Government Hospital for the
Insane who should not be there i;
that poor unfortunates are being
kept with maniacs who, if the real
truth be known, should be walking
on the streets free, the same as you
or I, and | purpose to institute an
investigation into this condition"
This startling statement was made by
Commissioner Henry L. West this morning
when speaking of the alleged wrongful IN
generation Of Mrs. Maggie M. Fenton at
the asylum last week, which fact was dis
closed several days ago. and which Mr.
West has under investigation.
Since the development in the Fenton case
Mr.. West has been furnished considerable
information regarding the methods of COM
uniting persons to the Insane asylum. and
the conditions Of some Of those who are in
mates Of that institution.
AS result of information to the effect
that among the many insane persons being
cared for at st. Elizabeth are some posi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
THE PITTsBURG TRAGEDY.
Police Report That Mcdonald Admit
ted the Murder.

PITTSBURG. Pa. September 19.-Talbott
Mcdonald, who Is charged with killing
his wife last night by cutting her throat
and then attempting suicide by swallowing
poison, had recovered sufficiently today to
be lodged in central police station cell.
According to Police Superintendent John
Glenn of Allegheny. Mcdonald admitted the
murder. He said the deed was prompted
by the discovery of an endearing letter
addressed to Mrs. Mcdonald from friend
In England. Mcdonald also told Superin-
tendent Glenn. it is said. that he was not
married to the woman.
The couple came to this country recently
from Seacombe, Cheshire, England. Nc
Donald was a chemist. and until last
Saturday had been employed as a drug
clerk at Homestead. Pa. On account Of his
nervous condition a guard has been placed
over him by the police to prevent another
attempt at suicide.
The letter found on Mcdonald indicates
that the woman had been previously mar
rieu and that she had two children. now
living in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
RESENTMENT IS STIRRED UP
CRITICISM OF MARKSMANSHIP
BY ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS.
Representative of Each Service De-
rides the Performances of Gunners
of tn Other Branch.

OHcers OF the army and navy having the
best interests OF the service at heart are
somewhat concerned at the remarks of
some official reports that are unfayorably
critical OF the craftsmanship of the men at
the big guns. both on shpboard and ashore.
feeling of rivalry would not be- harmful
to either branch OF the service provided
that II does not go too far and In the pres
ent instance 1t is feared that the line Is
being drawn rather closely. 1t is under
stood that two such reports have been
made, and an officer on each side has gone
on record as severely rejecting upon the
performance at the guns OF the men on
the other side Deprecating as they do
such criticisms. the officials of the two de-
partments do not see fit to make public the
text OF the reports in question. but some
OF the salient points of the documents have
been leaking out, and already wherever a
naval and an army officer come in contact
there is likely to be Some more or less
good natured banter about target practice
The Judson and Sims Reports.
1t Is understood that the first contrl-
button to the controversy came from
capt. Judson. an army engineer officer.
who was sent to the far east as a mill
tary observer during the Russo Japanese
war He is said to have reported that
the japanese navy was far superior to
our own In personnel and material The
Naval oHlcers were aroused by This criti-
cism because they did not recognize the
abiilty or mere army man to talk in
telHgently about technical naval matters.
Moreover. what Capt. Judson was re-
ported to have said did not by any means
agree with the estimate the naval officers
mad FORMED as to the character of the
Japanese navy
The navy soon countered in the shape
or report made to the department by
Commander Sims, the principal naval ex-
pert in target shooting He had gone
down to Fort Monroe to watch some of
the practice with the big coast-t;efense
guns. and to the surprise of the army
omcers who were his hosts he is said to
have looked with a critical eve upon the
army shooting and to have made 4 report
10 Acting Secretary Newberry to the
erect that the coast defense men were
far behind the naval gunners In pro-
ficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
DEMOCRATS WIN IN OKLAHOMA.
Constitution Adopted and Prohibition
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Democratic.

OKLAHOMA CITY, September 19-Rs-
turns from Tuesdays election that arrived
up to last night continue to indicate that
the constitution was adopted three to one
that prohibition was carried by at least
10000, and that the whole democratic state
ticket, headed by Charles N. Haskell OF
Muskogee. was elected by 10000 plurality
In the congressional election the demo-
Gratis seem to have chosen four Of the five
representatives.. according to the returns re-
ceived tonight. The candidates probably
elected are:
First district. former Delegate to Con-
gress Bird 8. Mcclure, republican; second
district. E. l.. Fulton. democrat. defeating
ex-territorial Gov. T. B. Ferguson; third
James Davenport, democrat: fourth, c. D.
Carter, democrat; fifth, Scott Ferris, demo-
crat.
The legislature is democratic by q large
majority and will elect as United States
senators Robert L. Owen. a Cherokee In
dian. and Il. p Gore blind orator They
were nominated by primaries In June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
MISSING SINCE DRAWING MONEY
Salvation Army Made Systematic
Search for London Man.

NEW YORK, September bah the To-
cal branches of the Salvation Army in this
country have started a systematic search
for Harry c. Dickson. the representative
of q prominent London engineering firm.
who disappeared from this city March
81 last. Dicksons friends and employers in
London appealed to the Salvation Army
headquarters there for assistance in the
search. offering substantial reward either
for Information concerning his whereabouts
or for proof of his death.
Dickson came here from London on a
business trip for his firm March 20 and
went to the Hotel Aston The next day he
packed his grip and said he was going to
Wilmington, Del. He left his trunk at the
hotel. Before he went he drew $500 on his
letter of credit from Cooks. Nothing was
heard from him after he drew the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19

last year several affidavits have been signed
by young doctors who had been out of col
lege less than a year
Commissioner West believes IL these two
changes in the law are made conditions
will be greatly improved, and 1t will be
almost impossible to railroad" sane per-
sons to the insane asylum.
He will also suggest that when person
filing papers with the authorities to have
some member of his OF her family commit
ted to the asylum shall appear before mo-
tary public to make oath to good faith and
truthfulneSs, as is required by law. the
notary shall be prohibited from acting In
the case unless the applicant is known to
him to be person of veracity and good
standing. He explained that a notary may
not know the person appearing before him
and because OF that fact may be imposed
upon.
Fenton Case Referred To.
Regarding the Fenton case, Commissioner
West Is determined to ascertain why Mrs.
Fenton. if sane, as she claims, was sent to
the asylum. He has put the matter in the
hands of Corporation Counsel Thomas to
advise him upon the best course to follow
and to determine whether the case Is one
for the District or one for the federal au-
thorities. In the former case he purposes
to have the matter sifted to the bottom. II
1t is up to the federal authorities he will
confer with District Attorney Baker.
One Of Mrs. Fenton's sons called on Com
missioner west yesterday afternoon and
pleaded with him to drop the case, as his
parents do not wish the matter to be car
ried any further. According to Mr.. West,
the young man said everything had been
settled and that the commitment of his
mother has been explained satisfactorily.
Commissioner West told him he had no
intention of dropping the case He explain
ed that 1t must be used a means Of in
vestigating and determining whether or
not 1t Is possible to evade the present law
and railroad sane persons to the asy-
lum. Mr.. Fenton asked that his mother
case be not used test case. but Mr.
West declined to consider the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
TOWN TERROR QUIETED.
Deputy Sheriff Put Bad Man Out Of
Business

COLLINSVILLE, ILL.,. September 49,
After running rampant through the streets
here last night. chasing people into their
homes at the point of revolver and clear
ing saloons Of patrons. George White, a
negro, was shot and instantly killed by
Deputy Sheriff Will Blake.
White owned a saloon in the outskirts.
He appeared on the streets with a revolver
and after terrorizing the town retreated
to his saloon, barricaded the door and re-
fused to submit to arrest. Deputy Blake
broke down the door and shot White
through the heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19

Nearly All tho Arrangements Have
Been Completed

Four Of the six honorary pallbearers who
are to act at the funeral of Rear Admiral
John G. Walker on Saturday at All Souls
Church were announced at the Navy De-
partment today. They are Admiral Royal
B. Bradford. Charles C. Glover, president
OF Riggs National Band; Rufus A. Lane
or the isthm1an canal commission, and
Nathaniel Wilson. vice president of the
metropolitan Club. The naval officials have
been anxious to obtain the services of rep
resentative naval men also In the capacity
or pallbearers. but have been Handicapped
by the fact that SO few Of them Of suffi-
cfent rank are now in Washington. Ad-
miral Bradford came to Washington from
Maine as the personal representative of the
FAMILY OF the deceased to assist In making
arrangements for the funeral
with but few exceptions, all the arrange
ments Tor the funeral have now been COM
pleted. The Prairie, which is to bring the
TWO oattalions Of bluejackets who are to
rived at Hampton roads, and will leave
tnat place with the men aboard so as to
reach Alexandria tomorrow night or Satur-
Gay morning. These, with battalion Of ma
rlnes from the barracks here and a bat
terry OF artillery. will form the military
escort. assisted by the Marine Band.
kew. MI. Pierce, the pastor OF All Souls
Church. VIII oficiate at the funeral cere-
sS' N"AAA.HS " tiiio CITY LOT tnat purpose
IN response to the wishes of the family and
friends Of the deceased. Admiral Walkers
son. r. F. Walker, is expected to arrive in
washington today. and he. with Dr. John
representatives of the family at the funeral.
Brief funeral services over the body OF
Rear Admiral Walker were held at the
No nome 11oo OF his Be- daughter. Mrs John j.
terday. The Rev. DR.. Samuel A. Eliot.
president of the American Unitarian Asso-
citation. read the service. and selections
were sung by quartette. The BODY wVs
then taken to Forest Hills cemetery and
Washington. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
BLER1oT AERoPLANE BALKs.
But Before Dropping Pilot It Sails ITO
Meters.

PARIS September 19.-Santos Dumont's
record aeropane fight Of ODD meters was
nearly equaled Tuesday by Bleriot at the
military parade ground at Issy, outside Of
Paris.
When the motor started the machine ran
thirty yards along the ground. rose to
height Of fifteen yards, and began to fly at
a speed estimated at forty miles an hour.
Like other aeroplanes the machine dipped
when 1t was under way, but overcame the
downward tendency. slanted upward and
continued its flight. Through some cause
which is unexplained, probably the cross ac-
ton of the air currents on the wings the
motor stopped suddenly and the machine
fell forty feet to the ground
Bleriot was slightly cut about the face
and the machine was much damaged. The
distance flown measured about 10 meters
Bleriot says the trial has encouraged him
In the belief that he has found the right
principle Of aeroplanes. He will resume ex-
periments as soon as the repairs are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
POLISH PRIESTS SENTENCE.
Convicted Pittsburg Man Could Get
Forty Years in the Pen

Forty Years in the Pen.
P1rrsBURG. Pa. September 1s.-Ludwir
szczysiel. the Polish priest. convicted on
Tuesday of murder Of the second degree for
the killing Of Starzynski brothers. may be
sentenced this week on two murder indAct-
ments, the plan now practically agreed
upon by counsel being to enter a plea of
guilty to murder Of the second degree on
the second count against the priest. If this
Is done Szczygiel could be sentenced to
forty years in prison. the extreme penalty
being twenty years on each count
At conference today between ATTORNEY
Carney counsel for szczygiel, and District
Attorney Harry L. Goehring. the former.
II Is said: expressed himself as willing to
put In plea of second degree on the second
count. BELIEVING that under the circum
stances this probably would be the best Way
to settle the case.
The plea probably will be entered Satur-
DAY morning. and should Judge Thomas D.
Carnahan be ready Czczygtel could be SEN
fenced at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
FOR FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE.
| Leaders Of Movement Give Fiske War
rem Warm Welcome.

Special Cablegram to The Star
MANILA. September 19.-The leaders of
the agitation for Filipino independence gave
Fiske Warren warm welcome on his ar
rival from Australia
Governor General Smith has issued a
proclamation converting the assembly for
October 16.
David r. Barrows. superintendent Of edu-
cation. who published in the Democracia
the other day statement, as the result of
his recent visit to America. that the United
states stands ready to grant the Filipinos
immediate independence. has published ex-
plantations. but the newspapers continue to
comment upon his political utterances They
believe them to have been semi-inspired be-
cause the interview, IN the course of which
DR.. Barrows made his sensational state
ment. created the impression that Dr. Bar
rows must have been on terms of great
familiarity with some Of the officers of the
government at Washington, among the in
dlcations OF this being a confidential let
ter from President Roosevelt In which the
name of the next Philippine commissioner
Is disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19

said. were turned over by him to the Stand
ard Oil Company.
Did Not Know Why Stock Was Sold.
Mr. Pratt said he did not know why the
stock was sold to Mr.. Van Bueren.
The dividends the first year he held the
stock amounted to s1.sOOOOO. and you sold
the stock for s4.OOOOOO. Did you think that
good price for the stock"
Yes. / considered it a fair price," was
Mr.. Pratt's reply.
Did you consider the sale bona fide?'
Yes sir
Mr. Pratt said that Mr. Van Bueren re-
turned the dividends to the Standard OIL
Company recently and sold the Water-Pierce
stock back 10 the Standard Oh Company of
New Jersey, and the cash and notes which
he paid for the stock were returned to him
Mr. Kellogg then took up the question of
pany. Mr.. Pratt said he knew little about
the company.
Mr. Kellogg read off a list of names per-
sons and companies and asked the witness
II he knew any of them. Mr. Pratt said the
names were all new to him. Mr.. Pratt was
then asked to produce the contracts en-
tered into October o. 1888 between the
I1dewater Pipe Company. the National
transit Company, the Standard Oil Com
pany of New York. the Standard OIL Com
pany Of New Jersey, the Standard OIL Com
pany Of Ohio. the Ocean Oil Company the
Chester OIL Company and the Lombard OH
Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE TRAGEDY.
Murder and Suicide Sequel to Quarrel
at Breakfast Table.

FRANKLIN, n. H. September l9.-After
q quarrel at the breakfast table. Louis
Cote today shot and killed Mrs. Nellie Clark
Pennock, with whom he boarded, at her
home on Pemigewasset street. He then
cut his own throat with a razor and died
shortly afterward. Mrs. Pennock, who was
a divorced woman, came to this place only
about six weeks ago from Bath.
Cote. II is alleged. was angry at Mrs
Pennock because she had ordered him to
leave her house on account of his alleged
tendency to drink.
Cote was about thirty-ive years old and
unmarried. Mrs. Pennock was thirty-seyen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Death of IL and Injury of 12 Work
men Charged to Neglect.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TOLUCA. Mex, September 19.-Neglect
of duty on the part of an employee resulted
in the death of eleven persons and injury
to twelve others through the explosion of a
boiler In the Ferrer factory at Asorridero
in the Aaguanguee district OF the state of
Michoan.
The explosion occurred just before the
noon hour. and the two proprietors and
number of workmen were clustered to-
gether In the vicinity of the boiler, dis
GUESSING repairs to some machinery. OF the
twelve injured three are probably MORALLY
hurt. An investigation was made soon
after the explosion by the authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
Want to Save Their Labels.

Objection has been made before the board
of food and drug inspection by Gamers
against the regulation which provides that
labels giving the substance of the product
and place of manufacture shall be put upon
packages. beginning October l. Although
this time has been often extended the can
ners ask further postponement. They say
that they have half million dollars worth
of labels on hand which will be worthless
II the law goes into effect at the time now
set. The board will submit its findings to
the Secretary Of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-19
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twentyfour hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1s. pm. ~: 8
pm 81; u midnight. 80. September 49, 4
am. 81: s am. 81; l. noon, 6S: 2 pm. 60.
Maximum. 10, at IL pm. September Is;
minimum. g. at a m. September 10.
Barometer-September Is. pm. 3015: 8
p.m 301S: II midnight 30.lS. September
49, am. 30.lS; am, 30.l9; noon. 80. 10; 2
m. 30 Ii.
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours. 70; a year ago, IS.