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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
THE HARTJE DIVORCE CASE.
Attorneys to Confer Today to Set
Day for Argument.

PHILADELPHIA, October 2-The at
torneys representing both sides in the
sensational Hartje divorce case will hole
q conference in this city this Afternoon
and probably select a day on which argu
ment viii be made in the superior court
on the petition filed on behalf Of Augustus
Hartte requesting that the case be re-
opened because Of newly discovered evil
dence. The date to be fixed IL, Of course
subject to the approval Of the court.
The appeal fled by Hart5e from the yer.
dict Of the PittsburE court refusing to
grant him divorce Is pending In the
superior court. A decision in this case
was expected yesterday, but the applica-
ton to reopen the case filed in chambers
on Saturday probably is responsible for
the failure Of the court to announce Its
decision.
Lawyers appeared before the superior
court today and made argument on the
appeal Of William B. DeCost, the coloreG
tailor OF Pittsburg, w--o was convicted OF
perjury in testimony given in one Of the
cases growing out of the divorce litiga-
ton. DeCost is serving an Imprisonment
Of two years in the Western penitentiary
The charge against DeCost is based
upon testimony he gave in the trial OF
Oxford Hooe. the colored coachman, who
was also named by Hartje as co-respon-
uCAt. 41OOc "dS COutlClGQ OF RlVlQR false
testimony In favor Of the husband during
the divorce suit.
DeCost during the Hooe trial testified
that white woman came to his tailoring
establishment and had shaken hands and
conversed with Hooe and that the latter
had introduced her to him as Mrs Hartte
He subsequently identified Mrs. Hartje In
the courtroom as the woman who visited
his place of business. As the result of
this testimony he was indicted for per-
jury.
In the argument today the counsel for
the negro contended that the Indictment
was defective because 1t accused him of
one charge Of perjury and DeCost was
convicted on another. Counsel laid stress
on the point that the Identification OF
Mrs. Hartje In court was merely a mat
ter of belief and that If he was mistaken
he did not commit perjury. Counsel for
Mrs. Hartje commended that the Identified.
ton was positive and direct and there.
fore DeCost was guilty of perjury. The
court reserved decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

air, and while returning from the stroll
along Detroit street. between 10th and
nth avenues, saw two men conversing in
whispers and acting susplciously Drop
ping down behind a tree. he crawied
through the grass toward the men until.
In the stiffness he could hear their whis-
pers. According to Bigelow. he heard this
much OF their conversations:
We are going to get Moffat. Kountze,
Buchtel Phipps and Ed Chase. We are
going TO get Chase tonight We have the
dynamite already there. and / am To meet
Jim on the street now In a few minutes,
ana We are going there together to touch
her of. Jim is In the mark and is COM
Ing up this way. You can"
Just then the men turned across the
street and hurried down toward the park
Bigelow fastened in the opposite direc-
ton toward a patrol box to catch the
nearest policeman, looking behind long
enough to see the men meet the third
companion.
Bigelow met a policeman near the cor
ner, told his story quickly and the patrol
man ran to Chases house and the SPECIAL
niSht Waterman of that Vicinity was
called in. search was instituted and
ffty-three sticks of dynamite were found
near the house. fuse was also found
nearby. bogus package was at once
fixed In the position of the gen
heavily armed were placed in the
house all night to watch for the plotters,
who failed to appear. Chief OF Police De-
lany Is handling the case personally. He
Is of the opinion that the men were an
gered by some of the recent moves against
certain wine rooms by which members OF
the gambling syndicate were permitted to
run and others forced to close, or that the
plots were laid to extort money.
Chase last evening was on the verge OF
collapse as the result of nervous shock
from the dynamite discovery. A suspect
has been arrested.
The David H. Moffatt mentioned in tho
dispatch refers to the western mining
man who Is the majority stakeholder OF
the Chesapeake Beach railway and also
one of the stockholders of the Chesa-
peake Beach Hotel Company. He Is In
terested in a number of other eastern
business properties, and is a man of the
rugged western school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

bishops. Great disappointment was felt
In the Hobbies ever the report of the COM
mfttee. as it had been hoped that the pub
lie would be enabled to sea and hear the
bishops in session. Many reasons were
advanced why this resolution should rot
be adopted.
A resolution from the house of depu-
ties was received, moving that a new
prayer be adopted for the benefit Of those
who travel by land. 1t was stated that
there is already in the prayer book a
prayer for those Who go down to the sea
in ships. and prayer of thanksgiving for
their safe return. For those who travel
by land. however. no provision has been
made. and the promoters of the resolution
are endeavoring to have adopted a form
OF prayer for them. The resolution was
sent to committee, who will report on
the matter later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
Treasury Department Uncertain If I,
Will Pay Back Money Iosned

The Treasury Department is way I'm in
the air As to what to do about the James
town exposition. The whole thing has be-
come an elephant on Secretary Cortel-
you's hands. The exposition owes the
government about 100000, with mighty
little prospect that 1t will be able to nav
much Of that sum before the gates close
the last OF November. Under the terms
of the act by which the loan Of 81, OOO, OCO
was made to the exposition. the govern
ment had lien on the gate receipts.
From month to month. despite the bad
prospects. Secretary Cortelyou has de-
ferred exercising the government right.
TO take charge Of the gate receipts meant
to take charge of the exposition and run
it to the close. Mr.. Cortelyou and his
able assistant secretary. J. H. Edwards,
VINO has been in charge of the whole mat
ter for him, failed to see where the gov
eminent would come out ahead of the
game by becoming the general manager
OF the exposition. II the affair was a
failure the government would be blamed.
Mr.. Cortelyou gave his hearty approval
to the election Of Mr.. Barr as director
general, and thought the fact that so able
a man was at the head Of the business
would bring good results. in which the
government would share. Then, when
Mr.. Barr resigned, Mr.. Cortelyou sent
word that he hoped the resignation would
not be accepted. The resignation was &C.
cspted, and Mr.. Alvah H. Martin. q Nor
folk man. was made general manager.
The Treasury has no personal opposition
to Mr.. Martin. who Is the republican boss
Of Nonfoik county. but simply thought
things would turn out better with Barr at
the head. Since the failure to accept the
advice Of the Treasury. the whole thing
has been communicated to Secretary Cor
telyou. and it will soon be known whether
he thinks the government can better IT.
self by taking over the gate receipts Mr.
Edwards would not talk today.
Treasury people personally regard the
exposition as one Of the best the country
ever had, and deserving Of liberal support,
but they admit that 1t Is simply paying
running expenses at this time. 1t Is still
hoped there may be q big improvement
In attendance and gate receipts this
month and next, when finances may loom
up better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS
A State Ticket Named at Providence
Today.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., October S-The
following ticket was nominated at the
Rhode Island democratic state convention
in this city today:
Governor-James II. Higgins. Pawrucket
Lieutenant governor - Charles Sisson
Providence.
Secretary of state-Attmore A. Tucker
South Kingston.
Attorney general-Edward NJ Sullivan
CranstOn.
General treasurer-John D. Archam
beult. Warwick.
The platform adopted was devoted en-
tirely u state issues and especially tn,
SOCIAL, d boss system said to control tn,
republican general assembly. The alleged
connection of United States Senate
George +. Wetmore and Charles r. BRAY
ton with corruption" in state politics wa.
condemned. and the election Of Col. R. II
!. Goddard to succeed Senator Wetmor,
was urged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
PRESBYTERY MEETS.
Fall Session of Washington Body
Held In Hyattsville

The stated fall meeting of the Wash.
ineton City Presbytery convened this
morning in the Hyattsville Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Curtis E Davis. of the
Westminster Church, being moderator
Rev French w. Fisher was enrolled from
the MCGEE presbytery of Missouri. DR..
N. H. Miller was permitted to resign as
moderator of the RIverda,e and Herndon
Churches Rev. David Reed being appoint
ed to the former charge and Rev. DR..
Hammond to the latter. DR.. F. w. Fisher
was appointed moderator of the Vienna
session. After reports of committees the
presbytery adjourned for luncheon, recon
yening at o'clock
A preliminary meeting vas held las,
night. Rev. w. H Vaughn presiding a,
which DR.. Davis was elected moderator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
DYNAMITERs Fooled.
Alleged Plot to Kill Prominent Den.
yer Men Discovered.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DENVER. Col. October s.-That Gov
s,uchtel, David H. Moffatt, Banker c. B.
Kountze. Lawrence Phipps. the steel man.
and Edward Chase, king. of the Denver
gambling syndicate, were doomed to die
at the hands Of dynamiters was the as
tonishing discovery made by accident late
yesterday and reported to the police in
time to prevent the killing of Chase and
his family. Enough of the deadly explo-
sive was found by the police concealed
near the Chase house to have blown up
the state capitol. and 1t is considered GER
tain that had not the plans been heard
some members of the most prominent
families in the state would have persisted
along with Chase and his family.
Kemp w. Bigelow, a clerk employed In
a local book store. is the hero of the story
which reads almost like a dime novel
Bigelow just previous to retiring for the
night decided 70. take walk In the cool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
DEATH LIST NOW NUMBERS IS
Feared That Remaining Butler Vic
tins MAY Die.

BUTLER, Pa, October s.-victims of
the explosion last Sunday night at the
standard steel car works here have
been dying at Intervals and the death list
now numbers thirteen. At the Butler
County General Hospital 1t was stated that
all the Injured are suffering greatly, and
1t Is feared that all of the dozen men
sun In the hospital may die Six or
eight deaths are believed to be certain.
funerais nave been arranged for nearly
every hour Of the day. and the bells of
the four Catholic churches continue a
doieful tolling. All but three of the dead
were adherents OF the Roman Catholic
faith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
w. F. Hoffman Stricken With
Paralysis TODAY.

w. F. Hoffman, lawyer and real estate
operator. at 1921 F street was stricken
with paralysis at the corner of 10th and
streets at about 30 o'clock this after
noon Mr.. Hoitzman was hurried in an
ambulance TO the Emergency Hospital,
but no definite information as to his con-
dition could be given
Mr.. Hoffman Is more than savantv
years OF age. He is a native of Kappa
hammock, county Va. coming to Wash
ington shortly after the civil war. from
Missouri, where he had had military ex
perience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
To Buy Whitehead Torpedoes.

1t developed today that the ordnance
department of the navy has an agent in
Eur , sent there to purchase a number
of Y tehead torpedoes This recourse to
forei. l manufacture was necessary be-
cause the department was unable to Sc
cure enough in the United States to prop
erly equip the torpedo boats with this
class Of armament. a contingency which
will be avoided, naval officials say. after
January 1. when 1t Is expected the gov
eminent naval torpedo station at New
port viii be in operation. The cost to the
government of the European manufacture
cd torpedo. 1t Is said. will be slightly less
than Of torpedoes manufactured N this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
WILL GUST THE HANGMAN.
Experienced Executioner Is Now
Open to Engagements.

TRENTON. N. j.. October S.-with the
completion Of the lighthouse at the state
prison here and the going into effect Of
the state law abolishing hanging and SUBJ
shutting electrocution will pass the Jer-
sey hangman, who Is James Van Hise of
Newark.
Van Hise Is seventy-one years old and
his trade almost all his life has been that
of hangman. The state allows a sheriff
$500 for performing an execution. Few
sheriffs have done the work themselves,
but have hired Van Hise. giving him the
whole $500 or half Of II. Van HiseS
father and grandfather were hangmen be-
fore him. When 1t was proposed to in
troduce the electric chair Van Hise lob
bied against 1t. but lost
d. Michael Tamosi. who was indicted May
Oclast In Larnbertyllfes may be the. first
man to die in the electric chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
GOES TO ANACOSTIA.
Lieut.. Anderson to Direct Police Of
f1cers From that Station.

Max Sylvester has directed Capt Math-
ews. commanding the fifth police pre-
cinct, to have Lieut. Anderson Of that
command proceed to the Anacostia sta
ton and assume charge Of the police work
at that end of the Jurisdiction. This &C.
ton Is taken in response to the extensive
demands for an improved service in that
section. which. owing to the limited force,
has not been sufficiently differed and
equipped. 1t will enable the mounted SER
geants there to give undivided attention
to the men on duty. without having to
divide their time at the station as has
been the case heretofore.
Lieut.. Anderson is thoroughly famffs
lar with all the surroundings, and viii
be held accountable for the peace and
good order thereabouts.
MAI. Sylvester says it ia like playing
checkers without the necessary num-
Der OF men to make the moves to meet
the growing demand of the District. but
he Is doing all in his power to satisfy
the calls from all quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
BALLOON PILOTS MEET
Great Gathering for the st. Louis
Cup Race.
Special Dispatch to The Star

StAr.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. October s-Aurus,u.
Fost OF New York. secretary of the Aero
Siuo OF America, has been selected as as
sIstant pilot to Alan r. Hawley of New
YORK who VIII pilot the balloon St. Louis,
the entry Of the Aero Club of st. Louis,
In the International cup race at St. Louis
october 81 The balloon st. Louis ar
rived here today. as did also the balloon
Hommern. which will be used by Oscar
Erbsloch. one Of the German team.
E. Jorgenson of Chicago made an entry
today in the airship contest to follow the
big race. This makes eight entries for
this contest. The German aeronauts will
arrive here next week. coming by way OF
Boston and Chicago. In Chicago they will
join octave Chanute. a leading aeronautic
scientist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
FRANK sToCKToN'S ESTATE.
Justice Gould Signs a Compromise
Decree.

Justice Gould has signed a compromise
decree ending the controversy between
the heirs and devisees OF the late Frank
r. Stockton. the author. and the estate
Of Mrs. Stockton. his widow. who died
several months ago.
Mrs. Stockton was executrix OF her hus-
bands estate. and his heirs and devisees,
claiming that as such she was accounta able
to them for more than $4,000 of his estate
given to them by his will. filed suit for
an accounting. By the compromise, they
receive the equity in a piece Of George
town property. the library formerly be-
longing to Mr.. Stockton. and $3.50 IN
cash.
Attorneys Gordon & Gordon appeared
estate was represented by Attorneys
Basil D. Boteler and Stanton c. Peelle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Fire Beside Powder Warehouse

NEW YORK. October ga threatening
fire which started in an old building at n
Chambers street this afternoon spread to
an adjoining building and approached
dangerously near three-story structure
In which large quantity Of smokeless
powder is stored. A big army Of freight
to keeping the flames away from the
powder-f1lled -uilding.
The fire was reported under control at
2 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Express Reported Ditched.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, October S.-A
northbound train on the Chicago North
western railroad, due here at 7:1O this
morning. is reported to be in the ditch
at Millston. No details have been re-
ceiyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

orally TO cooperate with the Central La
Dor Union and The Star in requesting the
commission to cease its work OF demoli-
ton"
Garden to Be Obliterated.
From a report of the park commission it
is gathered that the complete obitera-
ton of Botanic Gardens Is proposed the
plan providing for public square, de-
scribed as "a broad thoroughfare, with
'parterres of green" with the Grant
memorial as the chief decoration. In the
piotur4 OF the proposed beautihcation not
a solitary tree appears The report goes
on to say that brilliantly illuminated
this square would compare favoraDly with
In. Place de la ConCorde in Paris"
one overpower!ng sire, observes the
writer of the report. and that Is that
'axial relations must b. established De
tween the Capitol. the Monument and the
White House
And for the axis the ak is needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

SEATTLE. Wash. October s.-The
cruiser Philadelphia. referred to in a dis
patch from Sydney. n. S.. last night
which stated that a wireless message from
Manila had been picked up by the sta
ton at Morien, c. B., saying that the
cruiser had reached Manila, Is at the
Bremerton navy yard. She Is out of COM
mission, and Is now employed as q receiy-
ing efip .fherS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
NOT TO SUCCEED TOWER.
Denied That Bacon VIII Be Ar
bassador to Germany.

1t is said at the State Department that
there is 10 truth In the report that As
sistant Secretary Bacon Is to succeed Mr.
Tower az United States Ambassador to
Germany. and II is added that no word
has yet been received from Mr.. Tower in
dica.ing h's intention 70 retire from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK. October S.-Arrived:
Steamer Lucania. from Liverpool. Steam
er Potsdam. from Rotterdam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Copies Of The Evening Star from
October 8 to II. inclusive. covering
all details of the convention of the
International Association of Fire
Engineers, will be mailed. postage
prepaid. to any point in the United
States for 20 cents. and to any
point in Canada for IS cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Lacks Dramatic Interest.

Lacks Dramatic Interest.
This work necessarily makes no pub
lie appearance, and lacks the dramatic
| interest Of the work at fires. But 1t is
really. as you understand, equally II not
more important. Personally. I believe
that our most important duty is to pre-
vent fires. But Ares will occur in the
present state Of city building. and We are
glad to know that when they do occur In
spite OF all efforts to prevent them our
firemen in every city will fight them with
skill. patience and courage. know that
you. like other gallant men do not like to
be called heroes, especially to your face.
But the rest Of us realize that your serv-
ice. even when you are only going to
false alarm. is one Of life and death and
as heroic as military duty.
1--WE believe in the recognition which
has been given here in better accommoda-
| lions, better hours, and better pay for our
f1renen and the provision by our citizens
| Of hot coffee and sandwiches for their
comfort and strengthening at fires. None
OF our visitors more deserve than you the
hospitality Of Washington which our com
mittee of citizens has arranged through
| the generosity Of our leading men, and
none, 1 am sure. will feel more at home In
| this beautiful capital. in which every
American takes such pride and interest
with the desire that 1t may be perfectly
| developed in every way"
Responses by Officers
Responses to Commissioner Macfar-
lands address were made by President
Kellogg, First Vice President NJ e. Hig-
gins Of Albany and Second Vice Presi-
dent Fillmore Tyson of Louisville. KY.
Secretary James McFan of Roanoke,
Va, read number of announcements
and communications. among them being
letters Of regret from w. R. Joyner.
mayor of Atlanta, Ga: ex-Chief Hen
bricks of New Haven. Conn. and Thomas
O'Leary of Houston, Tex. President KEEL
logg appointed the following committees:
On credentials, Chiefs Rosetta, Kersted,
McMann. Stotenburg and O'Brien; on ex-
hibitton, Chiefs William T. Belt, Terry
Owens. Kegabein, Renge, g. F. Hunter,
Browder and Benoit.
The meeting adjourned shortly before
noon until 1880 o'clock tomorrow evening
when the next business session will be
held. In accordance with g. letter from
the White House, the delegates and thei,
wives met at the Ebbitt House at 2 O. ciocL
this afternoon and visited the Executive
Mansion. the lower floors being thrown
open especially for their benefit. Ne.
mortal services in honor of deceased mem.
bers Of the association will be held In the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church 81
k7:30 o'olook this evening.
To Give Exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

To Give Exhibition.
onaFqk ~ Failures q !4ha eouyuQtao
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No Open Session

A resolution sent to the house of bish-
ops by the house of deputies. which is
probably of the greatest interest to the
public at large. that the house of bishops
have open sessions. was reported by the
committee On rules Of order to be i'm
and Waa uot adoptAA INV Tia
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-11-14
INSTITUTE De LA!A!

Este plantel de enstiianza, es.
tablecido en- Lajas, merced a la
perseverance, y a los esfuerzos de
I'm punado de patIiotas amantes
decididoS de la instruction, inaugu-
70 oportunamerte sus classes con
regular n1mero de alumuos, y los
profesores trabajan con cello, ash
duidad { inteligencia, a fin de pro.
pender al mejor exito de dicho cen.
tro, cuya importancia hemos enca.
recido otraS veces.
De espeEarse es que en- la pro.
xima session de la Legislature, Sc
trate de favorecer y auxiliar al re-
ferido Institute de agriculture, ar
tes y ofclos, que va cuenta con Ia
protection de vaiios ayuntamientcs
y de algunas asociaciones.
Que no decaiga el entusiasmc
que anima a los iniciadores de tan
plausible y patIiotlca idea, merece.
dora de .stfmulos para que de- en- Ia
practlca todos los resultados prove.
chosos que esta llamada q dar.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-11-14
TELEeRANA De cAGuA!

En- eSpera de los detalles am
plfsimos de que nos habla el doctor
Cimenez, insettamos el sigulente
despacho telegrafco, sin ccmenta.
rios
SDEMocRAcIA, San Juan. -En
el telegrama del sargento Blanco al
iefe de la policfa Sc bre mi actitud,
Sc falta a la verdad. Preso Repa-
rado Cruz habia sido puesto en- IL
bertad por eI secretario del Juzgado,
con 6adores. Cuando llegue q la
alcaldia protestE de que el herido no
hubiese sido llevado a curar al hos
pltal antes de encerrarlo en- el dep6
sito. Constantemente tepgo que es-
tar protestando de los abuses de