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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 9.-Gen-
eral Kahn, the Persian minister, called
at the state department this morning
to officially convey the news of the
shah's death. The usual message was
sent through the American minister.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09

New modern six-room house, goo,
location convenient to business cen
ter. Will be vacant Jan. 1st. Inquire al
Statesman office
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09
CITY is OsTRAcIZED.

+ SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 9.-As +
+ result of a typhoid epidemic, this +
+ this city is practically under mar +
+ tial law, and the mayor says the +
+ endemic will demand martial law +
+ for the next few months.
:. 4
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09

him to Olympia as its representative
week after next, which is the only
time he can get away from his class
at Whitman college.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09
SHAH OF PERSIA IS DEAL
Expired Monday but Fact Was Not
Officially Made Public Until
Last Night.

THERAN, Jan. Sit was officially
announced last night that the shah of
Persia dled Monday evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09
GooO BAcmne FOR OPEN RIVER

(Continued From Page One.)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09
CHICAGO Grain Market

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Wheat Is "A
20 5-s; corn 43 3-S, 43 SIS, oats SO,
SO IA.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-09

Harmony and listlessness were the
characte ristics of the council meeting
last night Little was done, but that
little was done without the custom
airy haggling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

yond the reach of the streams of water
which the f1remen were pouring into the
building. The 'firemen worked steadily I'M
til after daylight before the fire was finally
under control. Their task was a severe
one, as the night was freezing cold"
Various theories were advanced as to the
cause of the fire. At one time 1t was
ascribed to a defect in the Heating appara-
tus and again to sparks a match dropped
by the men who were handling the seem
cry in the old theater. The loss to the
owners of the building and to the proprie-
tors of various business establishments
within its walls was placed at an aggre-
gate of 100000.
The original Lincoln Hall building was
an imposing structure of red sandstone
and was erected as a headquarters and
meeting place of the Y. M. c. A. 1t was
completed in 1859 at cost Of about $123, 600.
In the upper story commodious hall was
provided and for years it was the scene
of the best entertainments in the city. From
the Lincoln Hall platform all of the great
lecturers faced Washington audiences and
many famous singers appeared there. The
Y. M. c. A. had its reading rooms and
parlors on the second floor, but in 1881 the
association gave up the building. In 1884
the hall in the upper part Of the building
was converted into theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
BEFORE EXCISE BOARD.
Two Applications for License Opposed
by Anti-Saloon League.

The application of ]. w. Collier for the
renewal of a license to conduct a saloon at
1910 NJ street northwest was the subject of
hearing before the excise board this
morning. Capt. Schneider and the police Of
the seventh precinct testified that the place
is frequently the scene Of disorder Capt.
Schneider stated, however, that he could
lodge no complaint about Mr.. Collier per-
sonally. He is good, big-hearted man.
he said. land the disturbances speak of
always occur when he is away. / am sat
isfed that it Is his desire to comply with
the law and run his place In a respectable
and orderly manner"
1t was brought out in the testimony that
Mr.. Collier, who owns a country place in
Montgomery county, Nd, where he was
formerly sheriff, IL away from his sa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
MODEL INSURANCE Law.
The President Urges It for the Dis
trict.

Inc fresloenC urges IL Ior the LIS
trict.
President Roosevelt today sent 20 Con-
gress the following message favoring a
model insurance law in the District Of Co.
lumbia:
ITO the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives.
Il transmit herewith a report and subse-
quent letter from the superintendent Of the
department Of insurance Of the District Of
Columbia, and letter of Mr.. Brandois Of
Boston in reference thereto. I agree with
the recommendation of Mr.. Drake that what
is needed is an insurance law for the Dis
trict of Columbia on the lines of the So
called Ames bill, already introduced In the
House of Representatives. revising 1t SO as
to include In 1t all the desirable features of
the so-called uniform bill. With proper
notifications after expert revision this bill
could be enacted into a law so comprehen-
sive and just that it would stand as a model
Of equity. I regret greatly that there is not
national power to deal with this subject;
but inasmuch a4this seems at present to be
the case, we should at least establish q
model law in the District of Columbia.
4 II feel that the department Of insurance
Of the District Of Columbia should be made
. bureau In the Department Of Commerce
signeO THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
THE White House. January "a, 1907"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
RIVER ANDHARBOR BILL,
APPROPRIATIONS CARRIED Aa~
GREGATE $50, 1855, 1873.
1t Exceeds by Many Millions the
Amount Allowed in Former
Years.

The river and harbor appropriation bill.
which was reported to the House today by
the committee on rivers and harbors. car
ries an appropriation aggregating $50 1885,
13s. OF this sum 54631 ,6l2 is appropriated
cash. to be available between July 1, 1871.
and July 1. 1908, and S4S. 1874, 526 is author
lied for continuing contracts, no time limit
being fixed as to when it shall be ex-
pended
The bill probably will not be considered
by the House until Monday. This bin is a
record-breaker in size, exceeding by many
millions the amount allowed for river and
bill passed two years ago authorized ex-
penditures of only about S35,O00,000. There
was no bill last year.
Following are the appropriations of local
interest
Virginia-Norfolk harbor and its ap-
proaches. $37, S25; channel, from deep water
in Hampton roads to Norfolk, S2S2. 800
cash, and continuing, $4,000; Hampton
roads, Sl2,500; Cape Charles City harbor,
S25,0OO; York, Mattaponi and PamYnkey
rivers and Occoquan and Carriers creeks,
$4,000: Rappahannock river 81, 100 cash
and $4,000 continuing; James river, S175.-
coo.
Washington, S25S.000: Anacostia river.
S127, 900.
Maryland-Patapsco river and channel to
Baltimore, S500OC0 cash and $1,715,Goo con-
tinuing; harbors at Rockball, Queenstown,
Claiborne and Cambridge. and Chester.
Choptank, Warwick, Pocomoke, La Trappe
and Manokin rivers and Tyaskin creek,
100000; Crisfield harbor, s37.707; Elk river.
$1S,SD3; Susquehanna river, above and be-
low Havre de Grace, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
NO SIGN OF DISCORD
ARRANGING FOR THE BROWNS
VILE INVESTIGATION.
Harmonious Session Of the Senate Conn
mittee on Military
Affairs.

Testimony concerning the ARRAY ut
Brownsville, Texas, will be taken by the
Senate committee on military affairs be-
ginning February 4. The full committee
will sit at that time in Washington. SUBJ
poenas will be issued at once for commits
stoned and non-commissioned officers of tho
discharged negro battalion and possib'- for
some of the enlisted men.
In view of the fact that the court-mar-
tial of some Of the men involved will be
held in Texas on the same date the COM
mittee may find it necessary to examine
part of these men prior to February 4. I'm
which event an informal hearing would be
had for this purpose. 1t was determined
that no counsel should be permitted to at
tend the hearings representing any of the
parties interested. In order to expedite the
taking of testimony, however, 1t was agreed
that some member of the committee, prob
ably Senator Foraker. will conduct the
case, in so far as It Is trial, on behalf or
the enlisted men.
1t is understood that other members OF
to cross-examine tie men. This procedure
was agreed upon IL 'er to keep the ex-
animation within bounds.
The question of svlfalng subcommtte
to Brownsville was scussed, but no de-
csion reached. Senator Warren, chairman
be- taken up at another time. as il is not
vet certain II will be necessary to take tes-
timony at Brownsville.
The action of the committee today was
entirely harmonious None OF the contro-
versy which developed during the consider
alton of the resolution In the Senate was
manifested in the deliberations of the com-
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

loon considerable Of the time, and that
his employees are responsible for the con-
ditions complained of. Mr.. James Pugh,
assistant corporation counsel, appeared at
the hearing and testified to the good char
acter of the saloonist. Albert Shoemaker
attorney for the Anti-Saloon League, pre-
sented evidence against the place and asked
that the license be refused. The board took
the case under Amusement and will an
nounce its decision within a few days.
The board also heard the case of Thomas
OConnor. proprietor of the Hotel O'Con-
nor, 200 B street northwest who is CHARGED
with violating the Sunday liquor law The
charges were made by Capt. Byrnes of the
sixth police precinct. who stated that the
saloonist had been convicted for selling
liquor on Sunday in one case and that a
similar charge is now pending in the Po-
lice Court. Mr.. OConnor was represented
by Attorneys Charles Darr and A. H. Bell
and the prosecution by Attorney Shoe
maker. The board concluded the hearing
by announcing the papers in the case would
be taken under consideration and decision
would be made later, probably tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
MAY BE BREAD FAMINE
DIFFERENCES ARISE BETWEEN
BAKERS AND JoURNEYMEN.

There are said to be prospects Of bread
famine In Washington unless the master
bakers consent to grant the increase in pay
that is being demanded by the Journeymen
Bakers Union. and which the workingmen
characterize a most modest demand"
A demand Is also being made by the
journeymen bakers for a decrease in the
number of hours In certain establishments,
and both matters were considered at con-
ference between officers of the union and a
committee OF employing bakers last even
ing.
The wages generally paid bakers now
in the District Is at the rate of S275 per
day. The demand is said to be for an in
crease OF Is cents a day. making the per
diem wages 50.
The other demand Is for shortening of
the bakers day by one hour in shops
where the improved machinery is not en-
ployed.
The statement was made this afternoon
that the master bakers had, up to that
time. declined TO accede to the demands Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

Chief Belt, who is home sick, directed the
work of the fire department admirably, and
the other frefghters deserve great credit, as
1 told them, for the fire had great Roadway
before the alarm was turned in and they
fought it under difficulties because of the
weather. The water froze over the men, the
ladders and other apparatus, and also made
the street very slippery; Once !, more ,t tn the
liens, proved its value. Twenty gallons of
hot coffee warmed them up and cheered
them.
ut is regrettable that the collision oc-
Cured between No. 20 engine on the first
run, and the street car, and that the two
horses were killed, but it was very fortunate
that no man was killed. A strict investiga-
ton will be made to place the responsibility,
and whatever action is shown to be neces-
sary will be taken"
Plans for Rebuilding.
Mr.. w. H. Rapley, treasurer of the Lin
coin Hall Association. said this afternoon
that the total insurance carried on the
Academy building was $4,000, and he de-
clared that amount would not cover the
loss.
With reference to future plans of the as
ISOLATION Mr.. Rapley said: II telegraphed
this morning to ]. B. McElfatrick & Sons,
theatrical architects Of New York, to send
one Of their best men to Washington at
once. AS soon as he arrives we will discuss
ways ana means ana plans IOr remOQeling
and rebuilding the Academy Of Music, and
after that active work will be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible
Accident to Engine No. 20.
1t was about 5:52 o'clock this morning
that engine No. 20 of Tenleytown. transfer
ring to No. engine house, on M street near
Wisconsin avenue, collided with motor car
No. 1O3 of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company at 35th and o streets,
the result being that the center and off
horses of the engine were SO badly injured
that they had to be shot.
The engine proceeded down S5th street
and in turning the corner crashed into the
car, which. it is stated. was at a standstill.
A short time previous to the accident
George Warren, the regular driver. gave his
seat to Daniel j. Bradley. owing to his arms
giving out, and the latter, 1t Is stated was
driving when the accident happened. Brad
ley was the assistant engineer, only yester-
day morning having been transferred from
No. 10 engine company.
AS a result of the collision, in addition
to the two horses being injured, the pole
OF the engine was broken and the
door, dash, fender and head lamp Of the
car damaged. Motorman Jacob Campbell,
who was in charge OF the car, jumped from
the front platform when he realized that a
collision was unavoidable.
DR.. Thomas M. Robinson, veterinarian OF
the Ere department. was summoned and
found the two horses to be suffering with
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC
DAMAGED BY FIRE
lcontinued from First Page.l

building, but the electrician stated that the
wires we're in perfect condition. 1t was
also stated that the current was supposed
to have been cut off in the part Of the
building in which the fire originated.
The firemen estimated the damage to the
building at between $4,000 and 100000.
saying they thought 1t would not exceed
the smaller sum. Mr.. Pollock. as already
erty of the theatrical troupe at $25OO0.
upon which there was no insurance. Prof.
Stiehl and his wife say that their property
in the rooms of the Spencerian Business
College was but slightly damaged, the dam
age being confined to one room and having
been caused by smoke and water. The ses-
sions of the school will not be interrupted.
On the first floor the offices of George d.
Horning, loan broker, suffered no damage,
and there will be no interruption to bust
ness. He was summoned to the fire from
his home shortly after o'clock. reaching
there about twenty minutes after the blaze
was discovered. Louis Hodges saloon on
the first floor Of the building, was damaged
by water, but he was able to continue bust
ness. His stock, he thought, was damaged
to the amount of about $500. he carried
1000 insurance upon his stock.
Statement by Manager Lyons.
II was at my home when the fire started"
Mr.. ]. w. Lyons manager Of the Academy
of Music, said to reporter Of The Star.
land the first I knew about it was when
some one sent a cab to the house for me-
Il cannot imagine what could have fur
nished origin for the flames, because there
was not a spark of fire in the house except
in the furnace, and that was out under the
sidewalk, while the blaze apparently started
above the stage. If 1t had been only little
lower down it could not have gained such
Roadway, because the house was equipped
with automatic sprinklers. The sprinklers
were started to work when the heat melted
the leaden connections, but the fire was too
far up for the safety device to do any good.
Such fire could never have occurred dur
the District fireman regularly on duty there.
in addition to our own fire brigade. would
have had it smothered in a moment"
Asked regarding the electrical connections
in the portion of the house where the fire
started, Mr.. Lyons said all wires were in
cased as required by law, and he added that
the Lincoln Hall Company, owners of the
Academy of Music, had gone to great ex-
pense a comparatively short time ago in re-
modelling the auditorium of the theater to
bring it fully within the requirements Of the
District theatrical regulations. Mr. Lyons
said the stage was equipped with a fireproof
asbestos curtain, q standpipe and an ar
rangement known as water curtain, as
well as the regulation lines of hose and the
automatic sprinklers.
Value Of Coffee Fund.
Commissioner Mcfarland, who was early
at the scene, said, when the fire had been
gotten under CONTROL
Deputy Chief Wagner, in the absence Of
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internal injuries and ordered them to be
shot.
No. 20 engine, which was installed yes
terday morning in it's new quarters, was
making its first run. The house was for
merly occupied by chemical engine No 3.
The engine company returned to it's quar-
tiers this morning, after having secured
horses frm No. truck company.
Electric Wires Supposed Cause.
The apartment Of the Wesleyan Pente-
costal Church. on the second floor of the
building, was badly damaged by water.
Acting Chief Wagner this afternoon
stated that the indications were that the
electric wires caused the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
Escape Was Difficult.

AFTER detailing the somewhat diflcult
escape from the building Of the Spencer
family" the report sets forth that ''the
flames mounted to the roof and got be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

Philander H. Fitzgerald,-a wealthy attor-
ney OF indianapolis, Ind. who was indicted
at the last session Of tbe federal grand jury
on the charge of using the mails with intent
to defraud, appeared before Judge A. B.
Anderson and entered plea Of guilty. He
was fined 81 500 and costs.
telephone communication to Princess
Anne, Md, reports the capsizing of the
sloop Daisy in Tangier Sound, opposite
Deals island and the probable drowning Of
Capt. Charles r. Williams and William o.
Turner. who were sailing the sloop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

the workmen. 1t is said unless the de-
be ordered.
The officers OF the journeymen bakers
say the demand should be granted, as the
advanced materially of late; also that
their present pay is much less than that
received by bricklayers, carpenters ana
other skilled artisans here. while their work
and hours are more arduous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24

The equipment and contract Of the Baker
Contract Company on the construction of
dam No. Is in the Ohio river above Parkers-
burg. w. Va, was transferred by the gov
eminent to the Colonial Trust Company,
receivers. of Pittsburg.. At the time that
the company was appointed receiver for
the contracting company II was not willing
to proceed with the work on the dam, and
the government took charge Of the work,
but the receiver later decided to take up
the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
S1 n Women's Footwear,
" u 'S1 $500 to $500 Values

Broken sizes in Infants white.
pink. blue or patent leather Boots;
children's and misses kid Boots or
warm felt juliets-also $50 pretty
velvet and corduroy leggins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
LINCOLN HALL BLAZE
FIRE AT 9TH AND D STREETS
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

The original Lincoln Hall building at 9th
and D streets. from which the Lincoln Hall
Association took its name, was destroyed
ago. The Evening Star of December 6,
1886. described the conflagration as follows:
"The building known as the Lincoln Hall
building at the corner Of 9th and D streets.
was destroyed by fire at an early hour
yesterday morning Sunday, December 81.
The confagration was one of the most
destructive that has occurred in the city for
many months. The fire burned until there
was nothing left Of the large structure but
O heap Of smoking ruins. inclosed by broken
and blackened walls. The lower floor of
the building was occupied by business
establishments.
ION the second floor Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Spencer conducted the Spencerian BUSH
ness College and had their residence, and
the upper part Of the building was a the
alter known as the Ninth Street Opera
House. Howard University Law School
also occupied g hall on the second floor
The last performance Of the Silver King
company was given at the opera house Sat
urday night.
|: ''Mr. Spencer. whose sleeping apartment
was on the second floor, was Weakened
about 2:15 o'clock by what seemed to be a
sharp explosion. Upon opening his door
he smelled smoke, and fire alarm was
turned in from the box at the corner of
18th and e streets.
Escape Was Difficult.
AFTER detailing the somewhat dificult
escape from the building of the Spencer
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the miser, Ezekiel Morse, yet very
patient, forgiving. and trusting in her
God, she played a part perfectly suited
to her talents. Claude Kelley as Joe
and AL Gorrell as Captain Forrest,
actually lived their parts. Olive Nc
Cornell, who played the roll of the
villainess was above criticism. Mac,
whose name in private life is McMinn,
rendered excellent musical numbers on
violin and slide trombone between the
acts.
Between acts two and three, babe"
Laird shattered a few more hearts.
Dressed as a little girl-and she makes
up as a juvenile to perfection-sbe sang
"Not because Your Hair is Curly" in
her own inimitable way. The chief
charm of her work is that she never
"gets smart" "Babe" has "made good"
with Webster City theatre-goers.
Monday night at the Dickinson opera
house, this excellent company presents
the beautiful q act comedy drama, THE
Belle of Richmond" and ladies will be
admitted free when accompanied by
n paid reserved seat ticket purchased
at the advance sale at Freeman's Con-
dictionary store. Prices. IS, s. and 50
cents.