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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
RfpDLED WoMAN's HOMES
Shooters Killed One Occupant and
Wounded Another,

RICHMOND. Va. March GA horrible
crime was committed In Patrick county, In
the Blue Ridge mountains, last night. when
a party Of eight or ten men went to the
home of Misses Jane and Annie Hall. two
maiden ladies, who lived In the northern
part of the county. and riddlsd the house
with bullets, Miss Annie Hail was almost
instantly killed, while Miss Jane Hail was
mortally wounded
nephew OF the ladies lived in the house.
and 1t is alleged he was accused Of report
ing to the United States revenue officers the
location Of several "moenshine" dfsstrlertes
which agents Of the government recently
destroyed in the neighbofhood.
Commemorative Attorney Hooker has
gone to tss scene of the tragedy to make
an investigation and to assist the officers
Of the law. Sc far as known, no arrests
have been made. but susptctoa points
strongly to the identity Of the guilty par
ties. Men who operated certain recently de-
stroyed Illicit dfstfiIerfes are under s,zrveai-.
Iance.~A posse Of citizens h aiding the
county sheriff and his deputies IN the en-
deavor to locate the Hisereants. Public In
dignation Ia at fever heat.
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COL. D. NJ. TAYLOR DEAD
END CAME AT AUGUSTA, GA,
THIS MORNING.

The War Department is informed that
Col. Daniel M. Taylor of the ordnance de-
partment of the army died in Augusta,
Ga, at an early hour this morning of
Bright's disease.
Col. Taylor was one of the oldest and
most popular officers of the army. He was
a son of Mr.. Frank Taylor, a prominent
merchant of this city, who died many
years ago. Rear Admiral Harry Taylor,
one of the heroes of the battle of Santiago,
was his brother, and Rear Admiral R. ID.
Evans. commanding the Atlantic fleet, and
Mr. Frederick Mcclure of this city were
brothers-in-law.
Col. Taylor entered the Military Acad-
envy in July. 1865. and four years later
was graduated No. ) in class of thirty
nine members. He was appointed second
lieutenant in the list Artillery In June.
1869. and served with that regiment I'M
til November. 1874, when he was trans
ferred to the ordnance department. with
the rank Of first lieutenant. After about
five years service at FIT Leavenworth he
was appointed aid-de-camp to Maj Gen.
John Pope. commanding the Department
of California. at San Francisco. where
he remained until 1886. when he took
station in this city on special duty in
the office of the Secretary of War:
He served there faithfully and efficiently
for about six years. and was then trans
ferred to duty at the Springfield armory
In 1895 he was placed in command of the
arsenal at Augusta. Ga. and was subse-
auentIy stationed at the Kennebec arsenal,
the Watertown arsenal and the Rock Island
arsenal until 1903. when he was placed In
command of the arsenal at San Antonio.
Tex. During the next two years he had
command of the Waterviiet arsenal near
Troy n. Y. In 1905 he was assigned to
duty at Chicago chief ordnance officer
Of the Department of the Lakes. and held
that assignment at the time or his death.
He reached the grade of colonel in Novena-
ber 1906
His health began to fail several months
ago, but did not assume really serious
phase until last Saturday. when he was
taken to the home of his daughter. Mrs.
Henry P. Burum in Augusta. Ga. in the
hope that the change Of climate might
prove beneficial. In spite of the best care
and attention. however. he became worse
and passed away this morning.
Although the arrangements for the
funeral have not been final y completed. it
is settled that the remains shall be brought
to this city next Thursday morning and
inferred at the national cemetery at Ar
l!ngton with the usual military ceremonies,
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Mr.. Taft's Statement.
GROUND UP ON THE N. AND W.
David n. Vaughan Received Fright
full Injuries-Wreck Victim Dead.

PETERSBURG. Va. March 26.-Davd H.
Vaughan, son of Judge w. r. Vaughan of
st. Louis. was struck by Norfolk and
Western train about two miles west of
Waverly station Sunday. His left leg was
cut off just above the knee and his right
arm severed at the shoulder. The train
cut the shoe off his right foot and tore off
the big toe of that member. The injured
man lay where the accident occurred for
several hours, but had the pluck to wave
down with his left hand the eastbound pas
senger train. which stopped and took him
to Waverly from which place he was sent
on to Petersburg. His condition is critical
Vaughan is of rowing disposition and his
family had not heard anything as to his
whereabouts for some months. Judge
Vaughan, father of the young man, is
native of Petersburg and has many rela-
tives here Judge Vaughan was in Norfolk
when he heard Of the accident and at once
came to Petersburg.
John X. Pond engineer on the Norfolk
and Western railway. who was seriously
injured in wreck caused by a collision
between an eastbound passenger train and
shifting locomotive at Crewe, Nottoway
county, a few days ago died of his in
juries at his home at that place Saturday
night. His body was brought here this
afternoon on a special train for interment
At the time of the wreck Il. Fl. Brown,
Ponds fireman. was instantly killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Business to Be Transact ed at Meeting
Tomorrow

The regular semimonthly meeting of the
board of education will be ED tomorrow
afternoon at the Franklin School. Accord
ing to instructions given at the last meet
ing. the committee on normal and high
schools will report upon Superintendent
Chancellors recommendation that an ex-
animation be given TO Normal School pupils
to aid in determining their rating, and the
committee teachers and janitors will re-
port on it's investigation of the superinten-
dents charges against Arthur L. Craig, col
ored, a teacher of the Armstrong Manual
Training School. Nothing has been divulGed
as to the work of these two committees
and the character of Their r, ports Is closely
guarded.
A protest against Janitor w. A. Jerper of
the II iton School has been sent to Secre
tary Conner of the board by a large number
of pubis of the school. who aliege that they
have been mistreated by the janitor. 1t is
understood that the pupils went over the
head of their principal in forwarding the
protest The case will probably be called
before the board at it's meeting tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
1907 WAGE AGREEMENT
NEW HAVEN EMPLOYEES TO PRE-
SENT PROPOSAL MONDAY.

BOSTON, Mass. March 26.-The railroad
maohinists employed on every section of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road system will present their 1897 wage
aud working agreement to the management
of the road at New Haven next Monday. ac-
Cordirg to announcements made in this city
today. The existing agreement will expire
on May and the presentation of the new
scale next Monday wi. be in line with the
requirement that a thirty-days' notice of
desire of change be given.
Among the machinists it is expected that
the announcement of an increased wage will
be made some time this week.
The steamfitters' unions, comprising those
of the craft employed by the New Haven
road at the New Haven and Readville shops
will also present joint increase request
to the management of the road some time
this week. Hitherto the agreements with
the road have been made separately as far
as the New Haven and Readville shops are
concerned.
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The French Bourse Weak.

PARIS March 2G.-Continued weak
ness prevailed on the bourse here today.
owing to the New York advices and the
Moroccan situation, but there was a
slight recovery in prices toward the close.
Russian imperial As closed at 1925 and
Russian bonds of 1904 at 4S9.
The occupation of Oudta is for the pur-
pose of demonstrating to Morocco that she
cannot fout France with impunity. Here
tpfora France has been extremely lenient.
When an outrage occurred she has con-
tented herself with presenting her claims
through diplomatic channels. These have
been disr-garded so long that France has
been compelled to teach the sultan les
son The commander of the armored-
.ruis~r Jeanne Arc, when that vessel
arrives al Tangier. will hand a list or the
french demands to Mohammed Ell Torres
the representative of the sultan. Besides
sat sfsctIon for the murder Of DR.. Maui
champ and the organization of a Moorish
police force on the Algerian frontier.
Morocco will be required to put an end
Ia TIA" anarchistic conditions under which
the lives of foreigners OF all nations IN
Moroccan territory are constantly endan-
g-r-d France believes that the sultan
will yield without any trouble.
Entire discretion ia given to Gen. Liautev.
the comma nder Of the column of occupa-
tion. but he ia expected to occupy OudJa to-
day, as It Is only days march from Laila
Marina
In selling Oudja France places her finger
ON the nerve center OF Moroccan commerce.
1t is walled town where caravans arrive
and depart from and to all points In the
Interior and where the sultan collects taxes
upon goods from the interior and the ex-
terror
The French government learns with sat-
lsfactlon that Germany recognizes France s
right to- act In tho matter. and that 1t Is
generally agreed that no power Is 1ustlneo
In interfering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
BY ADVERSE POSSESSION.
Decree Signed Today Giving Title to
Land in Dispute

The case Of Elizabeth Thomas against
Edward B. Johnson and others came up for
final hearing today before Justice Gould in
Equity Court No. . and the court in pass
ing upon the case signed decree by which
a little over two acres Of property al
BrightwoOd. known parts Of lots 3 and
in Woodward's lot. was decided to belong to
the complainant. Elizabeth Thomas, by
ng-continued adverse possession.
Mr.. Edward Johnson several months ago
purchased the property in question, to-
gether with other property in that section,
and claimed the record title to same. but
suit was instituted by Mrs. Thomas alleging
that for long period of years she had cul-
tivated and claimed the property referred
to by adverse possession. together with that
comprising part of old Fort Stanton at
Brightwood. The case has been once to
the Court of Appeals and retired in the
Equity Court. and the land is said to be at
present of considerable value.
The complainant was represented through
out by Attorneys W. r. Andrews, Wilton
J. Lambert and d. W. Baker. while the de-
PENDANT was represented by Attorney Her
bert Giesy. The defendant through Attor-
ney GiesX noted an appeal from the court
order Of today and an appeal bond was
fled in accordance Herewith.
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FOUND WIFE DEAD IN BED.
Decedent Had Not Been Sick a Day
Since Marriage.

HAGERSTOWN. Md, March 26-Mrs
Alice De NJ. Jones Mckee. wife of Dr.
Chas. K. 8. Mckee, ex-mayor of Hagers-
town. was found dead in bed at her home
on Potomac avenue. yesterday. by her hus-
band. Death was due to heart disease. Up
until the day before her death Mrs. Mckee
had never been sick day since her mar
riage. She complained of slight Illness dur
ing Sunday. but when she retired she said
she felt better. DR.. Mckee crosse about
$50 O'Clock and. thinking his wife was still
sleeping did not attempt to awaken her.
An hour later he went to her room TO call
her and, taking her by the hand. found it
quite cold. A doctor was hastily sum-
moned. and he stated that Mrs. Mckee had
been dead for some time.
She was sixty-three years old and was
born In Montgomery county. She was a
daughter of Rev. John M. Jones, Meth
odst minister. She resided in Haeerstown
ever since her marriage which took place
February 4. 1864 She took an active part
In charity work and was highly esteemed.
Surviving are her husband, who Is a re-
tired physician and hardware merchant.
and two sons-R. Donald Mckee. u mer-
chant of HaXerstown, and Edwin ]. Nc
Kee of Washington.
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ANOTHER BIG TURNOUT
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT The
RACES THIS AFTERNOON.

Although today's card at Benning could
be classed only as ordinary, there was an
other big turnout of racing enthusiasts, the
fine weather making the sport more than
usually attractive for this time of the year
The same big band of bookmakers was on
hand. and although the attendance was
not up to that of the curtain-raser, every
layer was kept busy handling the money Of
the eager bettors. The fact that only two
favorites won yesterday braced the regu-
lar patrons to the belief that they would
make killing today with the first choices.
Teday's card was made up Of overnight
races, and although a majority of the fields
were small, the sport was expected to be
good on account of the few scratches. The
Pinkertons were busy again thi safternoon
keeping the bookies on the move. although
the warnings were needless to big ma
jority as they appreciate the legal sttua-
ton and are doing everything possible to
keep within the letter Of the law.
The Baltimore special brought over an
other big crowd although not so large as
yesterday.
The track contiues dry and the going was
only about three seconds under first-ciass
conditions.
Lady Vera Wins the First.
MING RACE u. u, hdftH
25.-The first race at Benning today, for
three year-olds and up. SIX furlongs. was
won by Lady Vera (Miller). to and out
Kankakee tEnglander). to ! and even.
second; Oakleaf Mountain). 10, 10 and g.
third. Time. III ID
Entries for Tomorrow.
/, The following are the entries for to-
morrow:
First race. three-year-o and up, five
and onehalf furlongs. Columbia course
Quadrille. 1903; Toddles. 1O2: Gold Sitter
116: slckaway. 40; Lord Boanerges
1O7: Umbrella, o.
four and one-half furlongs. old course
SuZerain. no: Dead Gone. no: Bob Cal
lahan. Jr.. 40; G!ucas, 40: Superstition.
10; Guncotton, 107: Inspector Bird, 10T; ;
T'atrician. 107; Blember. 1O7.
Third race. selling. three-year- and
Jack Mckeon. los: Grevilla. 1906; Town
Topics, 90: sTudor, %
Fourth race. open. selling. steeplechase
four-year- and up about two miles
Frank Somers. 1873; Harry Baylor. 1913:
Garterknot, 151: Worthwhile 14G Toots.
13I; Amanda H., 1870; Gus Straus 14S;
SDuician 40.
Fifth race. maiden three year olds and
up. six furlongs. Columbia course-East
End, III; Miss Morrow, 1876: Sheridan,
"a; Leesburg. 81; Milestone. 81: Chap
lain. 81; Old Colony. 80: Nettie Carta, 50 !;
Flare. 50; Our Ethel 50; Mammymoo. 50;
Accumulate 80
Sixth race. selling. three year-olds and
up. one mile and forty yards-Bulwark
1o1: Reidmoore, LOG; CObmosa JOG: sPaul
Clifford. 1o2; Warming. 101
Apprentice allowance.
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Weather Bureaus Gloomy Prediction

A gloomy weather outlook for the re-
mainder Of this week was predicted this
afternoon by Prof. Garriott. one of the Of
fetal forecasters Of the weather bureau. He
said the reports received today indicate the
approach of storm that is now central
over the Rocky mountain region. It's COM
ing Will be marked by warmer conditions
tonight. followed tomorrow by a rainfall
that may continue several days. Disagree
able conditions and colder weather may
continue until Saturday. General cold
rains are prevailing in the west and middle
west.
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FRANK BOND PROMOTED.
Will Be Chief Clerk Of the General
Land Office.

Commissioner Ballinger Of the general
land office has announced the promotion
of Frank Bond Of Wyoming from the
position of chief clerk Of the drafting d.
vision to that of chief clerk of the gen.
eral land office, succeeding George f. Pol
lock, who has been transferred to the
bureau of forestry.
The appointment of Harry Fl. Schwartz
of South Dakota as chief of the special
service division of the land Office was also
announced by the commissioner to take
effect TODAY Mr. Schwartz was formerly
chief of the field division with head
quarters at Helena. Mont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Business Men to Meet.

The Business Mems Association OF the
District of Columbia has arranged to hold
a special meeting this evening at GUIDES
Hall, 1914 F street northwest. for the pur-
pose of considering the question of petit
tioning Congress to pass an act providing
for the election of delegates to represent the
District in Congress.
1t is understood that there will be a large
attendance of members of the association
at the meeting this evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Italy's Program for Explorations.

Italy's Program for Explorations
MILAN. Italy. March 28.-The Corriers
Della Sera published an interview yesterday
with Prof Charles Waldstein Of New
York and Cambridge. England. who is
quoted as saying that he Is most pleased
with the splendid archaeological and artis-
tic program of the Italian government. es-
pecially its decision to begin excavations at
Hereulaneum. The professor added that
after what had happened he could not say
IL, now or in the future, he would again
take up his plan for excavations, especially
owing to the disoxganixatiOn Of the commit
tees appointed to collect funds, which was
the result OF recent happenings. He ex-
pressed establishment, however, that the
italian government had not communicated
to him personally its decisions regarding
mot even answering my let
tiers, contrary to the most elementary rules
Of poifteness"
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Car Crushed Bow at Play.

NEW YORK. March 28-While he was
playing in front of his home at 227 Race
street yesterday afternoon Benjamin KIeg-
man. seven years Of age, was struck by a
Race street trolley car. He had not no
ticed it's approach. and. hearing the gong
when the car was almost on him, he be-
came bewildered and ran into it. He was
caught under the fender Of the car and in
jured Internally. He was taken to the
Pennsylvania Hospital in a critical condi-
ton.
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BURNED TO DEATH IN BED.
Helpless Paralytic Thought to Hav,
Set Fire With Cigarette.

PHILADELPHIA. March 26.-Campbell
A. F. Snodgrass, a helpless paralytic. fifty
six years old. was burned to death in his
bed here early today. He was an invererate
cigarette smoker. and 1t Is believed he acct
dentaly set fire to the bed clothing.
When the fire was discovered the room
was enveloped in flames. making 1t impos-
sible to rescue him before he was fatally
burned.
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FRANCE AND UNCLE SAM.
Special French Campaign Reported
Favorable to Higher Duties.

PARIS. March 26.-While the campaign in
favor of higher tariff duties on French i'm
ports with maximum and minimum rates Is
primarily to secure preferential concessions
from all foreign countries in harmony with
the system of double rates generally being
adopted by continental countries. it is i'm
possible to deny that a special campaign is
being projected against America. French
commercial interests are convinced that
America has more to lose than France in
refusing to make a reciprocity treaty. as
they believe that the peculiar articles of
French expectation taken by the United
States cannot be procured elsewhere and
would be imported irrespective of rates.
ON the other hand. American exports, as
in the case of cotton seed oil would feel the
force of every increase of duties. There is
also undoubtedly. considerable resentment
of the seeming willingness Of the United
States to make a reciprocity treaty. or
commercial arrangement. with Germany
while the claims of France are ignored.
They maintain that under every rule of
equity France should be the first coun-
try with which a reciprocity arrangement
forward after the enactment of the Dingley
bill in 1891 and concluded treaty under the
reciprocity clause of that act and then from
time to time extended its life in the hope
that 1t would be ratified
Since its rejection the ardor OF the French
has cooled and they take the position that
they can now afford to wait until the United
States makes move. 1t Is especially gall
ing 70 them. therefore. to see the United
tons with Germany. one Of their biggest
commercial rivals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
RUN OVER BY QUEENS AUTO.
Baby Killed and WomIa Hurt in Lis
bon-Grief Of Maria Pia.

LISBON March 28.-While Maria Pfa, the
dowager queen. mother of King Carlos, and
Prince Alfonso. brother of the king, were
going to q theater last night In an automo-
bile the car ran over a woman carrying
an infant. The child was killed and the
woman dangerously injured.
The dowager queen was overcome with
emotion and wept. She had the woman
taken to the hospital in the automobile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Exploded Lamp in Play.

YOUNGSTOWN. March 26.-Mrs. Jennie
Delaney of Bridgeport attended an early
mass in st. Augustines Catholic Church
yesterday. leaving a large hanging lamp
burning In the kitchen Of her home. During
her absence her three small children, who
were sleeping when she left the house. be-
gan to play with the lamp. which was up
set. then exploded. The children ran
screaming with fright and this saved them
from serious injury
Carpets and hangfngs were abIaze when
William Hartnett, a neighbor. heard tne
cries and rushing In extinguished the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Interstate Commerce Commission.

The interstate commerce commission to-
day made public the designation Of four Of
Its present employes-Martin s. Decker. as
sistant secretary of the commission: Pat
rick ]. Farrell. John H. Marble and Luther
M. Walter. assistant attorneys OF the COM
missiOn-to act as special agents or exami-
ners, authorized under the amended act to
regulate commerce. to administer oaths and
take testimony and make report thereon in
cases Instituted before the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
MARCH ON BUCHAREST
STATE OF SIEGE HAS BEEN
PROCLAIMED.

BUCHAREST. Roumania, March 36.-
Four thousand peasants from the districts
of Teleorman and vlashica have Joined
state Of siege has been proclaimed here.
and the military authorities have taken
measures to prevent the revoited peasants
from invading the city. Should the peas
ants refuse to retire orders have been is
sued to the troops to use shrapnel against
them.
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Engineer Wants Fees, Not Salary.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. March 18-Cfty
Engineer John W. Hackney is expected to
resign as a result Of the city councils ac-
ton yesterday in removing his Office from
the fee basis and establishing fixed salary
Of $4,000 year.
The new bill requires the incumbent to de-
vote all his time to the service of the city,
and allows 81 500 for the employment Of as
sistants, Mr.. Hackney resigned when the
council passed similar bill six years ago,
and the measure was rescinded. His fees
have averaged 80, CSC
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TAKEN TO ROCKVILLE
MAN ACCUSED OF POISONING
CATTLE ARRESTED TODAY.


ROCKVILLE. Md. March 26.-Conrad
Roger, who was indicted by the grand jury
which adjourned last Saturday for the al
legged poisoning of cattle belonging to Oliver
G. Henley. a Laytonsvile district farmer,
was brought to Rockville this afternoon by
Sheriff Gott. he having been arrested at his
home near Laytonsy .e this morning. He
was taken before Judge Henderson, who re-
quired him to furnish bail in the sum of
$500. His case will probably be called for
trial next Saturday or Monday.