davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
TAKE AVENUE LANDS
THUS URGE THE SONS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BUFFALO, n. Y, May 1.-The Sons OF
the American Revolution. in annual ses-
sion here today, went strongly on record
in favor Of the development OF the park
system of the National capital. One of
the most interesting of the reports re-
ceived was that submitted by the COM
mittee ON national parks, the membership
of which is as follows: William Y. Cox.
chairman, Washington. d. c.; William
Allen Marble. New York city: William +.
Fiske Concord, y. H.: J. Franklin Fort.
East Orange. n j.: Ricardo E. Miner.
Phoenix, Ariz.; J. A. Cartwright. Nash
vile. Tenn, and II. X. Bush-BrOwn, New
burgh, n. 7.
The committee noted the work done dur
ing the year in the way Of encouraging
the growth of park reservation sentiment
among the people. and concluded:
".rhe acquiring of additional parks by
the United States for the Nations cap
itaI is recommended. especially that prop
erty south of Pennsylvania avenue. where
future public buildings can be systematic
ally located. as planned by LEnfant.
The interest of the various cities of the
country in establishing parks and play
grounds Is u most hopeful sign. A posi-
tive benefit has already been felt by the
people, and the members of this society
are. receiving fresh encouragement Tor
still greater action in urging the esfab-
lisnment of national and historic parks
in all sections of our country, especiailS
when we consider that public parks have
had their inception and development with
in a half century.
The report was adopted by the congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
DAVIS DENoUNcEs TRUSTS.
Arkansas Senator Moves for Dis
charge of Committee.

In the Senate today Senator Jeff Davis
moved to discharge the committee on jul
dietary from the further consideration of
his bill "for the suppression OF trusts.
pools and combinations in trade" He
spoke for aloou; two hours, reading most
Of the time from typewriter statement
which he said he had prepared in ad-
vance, that no intemperate language
might escape my lips on this OCCASION a
thing which ne said he never had done
before.
During his speech me roundly denounced
the trusts commended the Presidents re-
cent message outlining measures for re-
lief. spoke of the removal Of the motto.
I'm God we trust from the coins. and
declared that John d. Rockefeller. the
Standard Oil Company and J. Perpont
Morgan should be indicted for trea son.
He also paid his respects to the press.
Senator Davis read his speech through
out and. although the language used
against the trusts was about az strong as
the Senate has ever heard. he failed to
create a sensatiOn or even to secure the
attention of anybody except his colleague
from Arkansas, Senator Clark. During a
part of the time he was speaking there
were only three Senators beside himself
in the chamber. one Of these being Mr.
Clark Oh the democratic side and the two
others being republicans who were ear
nestly engaged in conversation and paid
no attention to what Mr.. Davis was say.
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Dispatch From Sato.
BROOKLYN Aooa ovER SUBWAY
Big Celebration Today Over Train
Service Extension.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. May 1.-Brooklyn is hav-
ing celebration all by itself today over
the opening Of an extension of the sub
way to F1atbush avenue, where il con-
meets with the Long Island railroad
There was a great hurrah In the borough
over the river few weeks ago when
trains began to run under water to
borough hall, but that was a mere prom
Use OF the service that Brooklyn has
needed for years. and the beginning of
train service this morning gave the peo-
pie over there their first real experience
with rapid transit
It Is now possible to ride from Flatbush
avenue to the remote quarters Of the
Bronx for 5 cents. more than fifteen
miles. without change OF cars.
But more important. II liz now possible
for commuters along the line Of the Long
Island railroad to get to their business
places in Manhattan half hour sooner
than ever before. So Brooklyn is whoop-
ing IT up joyOusly. The streets are deco
rated. people gather in the subway sta
lions and cheer the trains. and this even
ing there will be big parade OF military
organizations and civic bodies. with floats
representing various Orms Of transit, an
cient and modern, and all illuminated
with prodigal display OF red light and
fireworks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
BOTH SHIPS DAMAGED.
Collision Of Ocean Liners Causes a
Panic Among Passengers.

Sperldl saDIcRrdm 10 JnP star.
BREMEN Ma IA collision oc-
Cured today between tho German
steamer Car Nicholas and the North
German Lloyd steamer koln of the
Prussjan Island of Norderny. Both ves-
sells were badly damaged.
The koln was bound for Baltimore
from Bremen. with a heavy passenger
list. There was "A panic on board, which
the officers had the greatest difficulty In
controlling. but they succeeded SD far
that nobody was reported injured. This
IL especially remarkable in view of the
faet that all on board We're in imminent
peril, for the Koln was so badly wreck
ed that 1t was deemed unsafe to let the
passengers remain on board during the
short trip to the nearest port
The steamer Field Marshal was fortu-
nately near, and all the passengers
were transferred to her. When tEat had
been accomplished the Field Marshal
took the Kolli In tow and brought her
to Bremen without further mishap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
To Attend Tuberculosis Congress.

BERLIN. May 1.-Charge de'Anaires
Garrett has transmitted to the foreign Of
fice the invitation Of the American gov
ernuent to send delegates to the interna-
tional tuberculosis conference to he held
in Washington September II to October
10 of this year. This Invitation is sent in
accordance with a resolution of Congress
of March &. Anticipating this invitation
the German investigators already have
formed Il committee to attend the con-
gress OF which Prof. Ernst Won Leysien
is chairman. The German government
and the medical societies OF Germany will
send a numerous Representation.
Accompanying the invitation the State
Depart nlent sent ont certain Information
1-ega riding the congress printed I'm SpaIl-
isIi, German. French and English.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
FOR THE ROYAL WEDDING.
King Of Sweden and Party Received
at st, Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG, May liking Gus
tav Of Sweden and the members. Of his
party arrived at Tsarskoe-Selo today
from Reval. The king. who comes to at
tend the wedding next Sunday Of his son,
Prince Wilhelm to Grand Duchess Marie
PaIoyna, daughter of Grand Duke Paul
Alexan1rovitch. was met ut the railroad
station by Emperor Nichalos, Prince W.T.
helm and his affiancef.. and many menu
bers Of the Russian imperial household
After hearty exchange of greetings the
king was driven to the great palace
him.
The prefect OF st. Petersburg has given
orders that the city he decorated with
flags on the day of the wedding and that
it be Illuminated for two hours In the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
SUICIDE OF JAMES Il wALLICK.
Noted Playwright Shot and Killed
Himself in York State.

Special Uftpatch u In" MAJ
NJDDLETOWE. y. V. May l.-~Because
ne dreaded going through an operation
In which he would have to take ether
James II. Wallick, the owner Of many
we'll known plays and the associate OF
many Of the best known actors and &C
tresses OF this country for the past forty
years, shot and Instantly killed himself
at the Commercial Hotel. in this city. al
8 O'Clock this morning.
Nj Waliick came here from New York
April II. and had been staying at the
Commercial Hotel. In New York he made
his home at the King Edward Hotel. Mr.
few years ago. when his plays on the
road met with disaster and proved losing
propositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Fleet Arrives at Monterey.

DEL MONTE Cal, May 1.-The At
lantic battieship fleet arrived in Monte
rey bay today, anchoring off the city at
am, one hour ahead of schedule. A
great crowd was gathered along the
shore. but the morning mist prevented a
good view of the long line of ships until
they We're we'll past Point Pinos and had
entered the anchorage. Mayor Jacks
called upon ADMIRAL Thomas later and
extended an official welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Two Killed at Train Crossing.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA. May 1.-While re-
turning from Atlantic City about 12:l5
o'clock this afternoon in q touring car
Samuel Bailey. wealthy Camden oilcloth
manufacturer. and his wife were killed
by an electric train at the crossing at
Mays Landing, n. j.. The chauffeur was
badly injured and was removed to an At
lantic City hospital. Both bodies were
taken to Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
HEAVY SNOW IN YORK STATE,
Buffalo and Jamestown Treated to
Touch Of Winter.

BUFFALO. n. T.. May 1.-Seven inches
of snow fell here yesterday and last night.
At jamestown this morning the snow
was ten inches deep.
Today opened with the sun shining
bright and the snow disappearing fast.
ROANOKE Va, May LA cold wave
last night swept across southwest Vir-
ginia and the temperature has fallen 20
degrees Indications arc that great dam
age will be done to the fruit crop. Snow
Is falling at 'razenell and other points in
that vicinity.
FTTSBURG. May 1.-The Cincinnati
Pittsbure National League game was
postponed here today on account OF the
cold weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Liquor in New Union Station.

The board or Commissioners favors the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in the new
Union station. In 4 letter to Representa-
tive s. W. Smith, chairman Of the House
District committee. the Commissioners
recommended unfayorabIe action upon the
bill introduced by Representative Hefiin
OF Alabama preventing the sale Of liquor
at the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
MRS. MARION PIERCE DEAD
Wife of Head of Patent Medicine
Firn-Noted Christian Scientist.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BUFFALO,. May AIRS. Marion Pierce
wife of DR. V. Mott Pierce. head Of A
patent medicine firm. died this morning
in her apartments in the Hotel Touraine
i'm this city. Death followed an opera
tion after an illness of about two month his
duration
Mrs. Pierce was one Of the best known
Christian Scientists in this city. Besides
her husband she is survived by her
mother. Mrs. Fannie Young, and two
brothers in San Francisco and sister,
Mrs. Helen House of New York city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.


The Senate has adopted an amendment
to tho agricultural appropriation bill IN
creaSinx the salary OF the solicitor OF the
Agricultural Department, Mr.. McCabe.
from $500 TO $a.JOo Tie committee on
agriculture recommended an increase to
Sl.oc0. but an the floor Senator suther.
land OF Utah secured an additional 500
Mr.. McCabe is regarded al having done
especially good work for the government
In connection With the enforcing OF the
meat inspection Law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
PRESIDENT WINS OUT.
House Increases Appropriation 70
Inspecting Railway Books.

A pet project of the Presidents was
carried through by the House yesterday
when the appropriation for special agents
to inspect the books OF railroad companies
to determine. whether the latter are COM
plying with ehe uniform accounting pro-
vision OF the Hepburn law was Increased
by an amendment offered by Representa-
tive Townsend Of Michigan from ssOVuO to
$3.50. .OOO. Incidentally the House commit
tee on appropriations. which fought stur-
dily yesterday TO keep the figures at $780,
OOO got a decided bump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Newberry Telegraphs Sympathy.

The acting Secretary Of the Navy. Mr..
Newberry. has sent the following dis
patch to the American naval attache at
Toxic. who is directed to present 1T to the
Japanese officials:
Express to the Iainister of marine deem
sorrow and sympathy Of department and
American navy at terrible accident on
board Matsusi,inaa in which many gal
liant Japaneso officers and men are re-
ported to have los; ;he.r lives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Life-Savers' Attempts Futile.
BISHOP PoTTER's BREAKDOWN.
Distinguished Churchman Reported
Somewhat Improved Today.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The condition of
the Rt. Rev. Henry &. Potter, PrOtes-
tant Episcopal Bishop of New York, who
has been seriously i'll as q result of a
general breakdown from overwork was
reported to be somewhat improved today
The bishop had a restful night it was
said at his home. His serious illness had
caused considerable uneasiness because
of the bishops advanced age. tie is
seventy-four Years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
TO REPREsENT NETHERLANDS
Minister Loudon Will Succeed Minis
ter vAn Swinderen.

THE HAGUE. May III. Loudon. min
lister OF the Netherlands at Toxic, has
been appointed the diplomatic representa-
tive OF his government at Washington. He
will succeed r. De Mares van Swinderen,
who has been made foreign minister in
the Netherlands cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Amelia Bingham Somewhat Better.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The condition Of
Amelia Bingham. the actress. who has
been seriously i'll at her home in Fart
31st street was said today to be some
what improved. She was able to sieep
several hours last night. the first time for
several days. and later took some nourisli-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
OFFICIAL DEATH LIST 206
Huge Rent Discovered in Port Side
of the Cruiser.
CONDOLENCES FROM PRESIDENT
Admiral Sato Transmits Apprecia-
ton Of Message Of Sympathy From
Acting Secretary Newberry.

TOXIC May IAN official report from
The Japanese cruiser Matsushima, sunk
by an explosion in the harbor Of Makang.
Pescadores Islands, April 20, says that
the divers have discovered huge rent
on the port side. The afterdeck is shat
the removal Of many bodies. The bodies
Of the captain and commander Of the
cruiser have been recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Bags of Bullion.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 1.-The ST.
louis express on the Pennnsylvania rail-
road. which was held up last night ten
miles west of Pittsburg. arrived at the
Union station here at go am. forty
minutes late.
The crew confirmed the story ~ the
hoId-up by two men at Walkers Mill, and
say that tho bandits escaped with four
sealed bags containing mail. The crew
state that a number Of express packages
and quantity of gold bullion We're taken.
hut they do not know the value Of the
property.
to make any statement
Noah IL. Roshon OF Columbus, the ex-
press messenger. says two men entered
his car east Of Walkers Mill and covered
him with revolvers. They then tied him
with ropes they brought with them and
r'fed the ear. As the train approached
Walkers Mil they pulled the signal cord
and stopped The train. They made their
escape when the train slowed up.
Conductor l.. L. IAfferty was attracted
TO the express car by the signal and
found Roshon helpless
II is learned that three bags were rifed
by the men VINO entered the car. What
they obtained Is only a. matter OF con-
company. at this time. 1t is believed. how
ever. that the booty Is of great value.
Roshen. the express messenger. On ar
rival here at the end of his rln was
taken In charge by the local manage
ment OF the Adams Express Company
ami Is being questioned.
Roshen was taken to Ifttsburg early
today by Supt. 4. ID. Brosius OF the
ADAMS Express Company. He did not
go home after arriving here but
telepnoned TO his wife. and then was
clos ated with Mr.. Brosius. All sorts of
rumors are current here regarding the
robbery
Not Gold for st. Louis.
NEW YORK. May l.-Cashier NARROW
OF the subtreasury said this morning that
the gold stolen from the express car at
Walkers Mills last night was not money
shipped from the subtreasury for ST.
Louis. No shipments OF gold for St
Louis had been made in several days he
said. He said that 1t was possible the
money was some which had been drawn
from the subtreasury by bank and then
shipped by IL.
William Barnett. vice president of the
Adams Express Company. did not know
the amount OF money stolen he said He
explained that the matter was being
looked after by the PittsburE division Of
tho company. and that a large force OF
Pennsylvania detectives were working ol,
tho Job. He did not expect q report be-
fore this afternoo~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
HALF-T0N SAFE TAKEN OFF
BURGLARS DYNAMITE 1T AT
THEIR EASE.
Valua bles Said to Amount to 5000
Stolen While Owener
Slept.

NEWARK. n j.. May 1.-Cra cksmen
early today dragged a safe Weighing half
a ton from the parlor of MesIebeils Hotel
at .Iryington. a suburban village, took 1t
behind a barn. blew II open with dyna-
mite and made off with S5.0W in cash.
Jewels. rare old coins and valuable deeds.
The explosion was unhcard in the howl
ing gale Of the early morning and the dis
covery of the robbery was not made until
daybreak. and long after the burglars had
made good their escape.
Capt. Carroll of the Newark detective
bureau was told of the robbery by Chief
of Police Greene of Irvington. He i'm
mediately detailed two of his best men
on the case. The police consider it re-
markable that none o.: the seven persons
sleeping in the hotel heard tine robbers
at work. They all slept peacefully through
the night while the burglars dragged the
safe from the parlor to THE dining room.
thence through the Kitchen and 100 feet
around the corner of the barn. where II
was dyna1nfted
Watchdogs Poisoned.
The articles of value rifled from the
safe were: A collection of rare coins val
ued at $1,000; two diamond rings, valued
at $500 each; four valuable gold watches.
two gold-plated watches $500 in cash,
realty deeds and other papers valued ut
$1,000
Lorenz Giesuebel proprietor 81 the ho-
tel. declared today that the robbers must
have been planning the safc-blowing for
some time past. He said that two weeks
ago two of his watchdogs We're poisoned.
and he also said he had seen suspicious
looking men about the place, apparently
endeavoring to famiiarize themselves
with the surroundings.
The safe is four feet high and of about
iS In <.f stoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
GERMAN SHIP ASHORE
LIES IN A DANGEROUS POSITION
OFF FIRE ISLAND.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch To The Star.
NEW YORK. May 1.-The German four.
masted ship Peter Rickmers one of the
largest sailing vessels In service. went
ashore of Zachs inlet. near Fire Island,
last night, and this morning lies I'm a
dangerous position, with heavy seas
breaking over her.
Life savers have made repeated attempts
to reach the vessel but have been un-
able to do so because OF the heavy sea.
The vessel is flying distress signals, call
ing for immediate assistance.
The Peter Rickmers, Capt. Bachnan. Is
vessel of 2.S25 tons, and sailed from
here yesterday. bound for Rangoon. She
cleared the Sandy Hook bar about 10
o'clock yesterday morning, but met baf-
fling airs. and did not get far off shore.
Toward night it commenced 20 blow heav-
lily from the east and south and the ves-
sci stranded.
Life-Savers' Attempts Futile
The life-savers at Zach's inlet reported
this morning that they had made at
tempts to reach the vessel. but had failed.
The wind At the time was blowing heav-
lily from the west.
The vessel was too far off shore to be
reached by the guns used to fire lines to
stranded ships. The revenue cutter Mo-
hawk reached the scene this morning
and will attempt to assist the vessel.
The Rickmers Was loaded with 117WO
cases of Oil from the Standard Oil Com
pany. valued at $4,000 The vessel Is
valued at $6O.WD. She carried a crew of
thirty or thirty-flve men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Many Detectives Busy.

The conference at The Union depot last
ed an hour. Conductor LAfferty was seen
following the meeting and asked to give
some intimation as to what had occurred
at the conference. Beyond saying that
Roshen's hands had been tied behind his
back when discovered and that the door
Of the car had been broken open he would
say nothing. Virtually the entire force OF
Allegheny county detectives were ordered
to the scene OF the robbery early today.
Up to a time shortly before noon no re-
port had been received from any Of the
men.
Roshen. the express messenger, fs about
sixty years DID, At 10 o'clock this morn
ing he was in conference with the officials
OF the railroad company and officers rep
resenting the express companies.
The railroad company has stationed Of
ficers along the tracks IN the vicinity Of
Walkers station. while many others are
making n thorough search OF the woods or,
either side of the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

the removal Of many bodies. The bodies
Of the captain and commander Of the
cruiser have been recovered.
Presidents Condolences.
President Roosevelt today sent his con-
dOlences to the Emperor of Japan regard
cruiser yesterday with heavy loss of life.
The text of the Presidents message fol-
lows:
ITO the Emperor Of Japan. Toxic:
The American people arc deeply
shocked and grieved at the terrible naval
disaster which has just caused the loss
OF the lives of SO many gallant officers
and men OF the Japanese navy. On their
behalf, and personally on my own account.
j desire to express my profound sympathy
and concern, and I wish 1t were In my
power to show this sympathy in more
practical fashion than by mere words.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Official Death List EOS.
The Secretary Of the Navy has received
the following cable message from Com
mander j. A. Dougherty. the United States
naval attache at Toxic, In regard to the
loss OF the Japanese cruiser Matsushima: ::
"Matsushima destroyed at Pescadores
Magazine explosion. Lost. % officers, 32
midshipmcn. 1 warrant officer and $50
men,"
Dispatch From Sato.
Commander Taniguchi naval attacle
at the Japanese embassay here. has re-
ceived the following dispatch from Ad-
miral Sato. minister OF marine of Japan:
You are directed to convey to the
acting secretary Of the navy my most pro-
found appreciatfon In behalf NJ the i'm.
per1al Japanese navy and myself Of the
message which he In the name of the
Navy Department and Of the American
navy promptly sent to me In expression
OF deep sorrow and sympathy at the dis
astcr on board the Matsushima"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
THE EVENING STAP
WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION.
Business Once, llth st. and Hennsylvsnis AssanA

The Evening Star NswsPsper Company.
European Office: lsesut st.. Ieuaen, England.
Nev York O6,ca: Tribuns Building.
ch;c.s. once: First National Bank Building.
The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition is delivered by carriers. their own ac-
count within the city at so cents per month;
without The Sunday Star at ~ cents per month";
By mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included one month, ~ cen..'
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month, oo cen"'
Saturday Star one year 90.
Sunday Star. one year, $1.bO.