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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
BISHOP wHITAKER'S WIFE DEAD.

PHILADELPHIA, June 19.-Mrs.
Julia Whitaker, wife of Bishop OH w.
Whitaker, of the Protestant Episcopal
Diocese of Pennsylvania, died at her
home here today. She was 70 years old.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
OFFICIALS HOME
ROBBED FOR THIRD
TIME IN TWO YEARS
Residence of Councilman Hull
sart, of Glen Ridge, Rifled
Again.

The home of Councilman George w.
Hulsart, lat Ridgewood avenue, Glen
Ridge, was robbed last night for the
third time in the last two years.
The thief forced open a window with
a jimmy during the family's absence
between s and 10 p, m. and secured
about $500 worth Of jewelry, including
a diamond ring.
Eleven pieces of jewelry in all were
taken, among them pins of different
kinds. The ROBBERY was reported to
Chief of Police Brown today.
on one previous occasion the thieves
secured about $1,000 worth Of silver
ware, jewelry, etc, which was nev
recovered.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
BLOOMFIELD ELKS HOLD
JOLLY CELEBRATION.

The Bloomfield lodge of Elks observed
its anniversary last night with a social
session, when Harry G. Weeks, who
had been esquire from the organization
of the order, was presented with a
handsome diamond Elks' pin.
Charles L. Warren, Henry Metz and
others sans j. William Johnson was
chairman Of the committee in charge.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
PATERSON SILK MILL
DESTROYED BY A M

PATERSON, June 19.-Winiam b.
McCrum's silk plant in West Twenty
ninth street was totally destroyed by
fire early this morning, How the fire
started is not known. There are no
fire companies located near the factory,
and the fire had a big start when dis
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
FATHER MARTINS PLACE
is MADE PERMANENT.
Bishop O'COnnor Appoints Pop
ular Priest Vice=President
of Seton Hall.

Bishop John ]. O'Connor, of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Newark,
J. Martin, of this city, vice-president of
Seton Hall College. Father Martin has
been acting vice-president since March
10 and is especially popular with the
students because of his interest in ath-
Ietics and good fellowship. He is the
son of Patrolman Stephen Martin, of
the Fourth Precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
noRSEsAOERs IN SESSION
OPENING MEETING ADDRESSED
BY MR.. MACFARLAND.
Extends Particular Welcome to the
Delegates From Dominion
of Canada.

The opening session of the twenty ninth
biennial convention of the Information
Union Of Journeymen HOrseshoers Of the
United States and Canada was held in
Costellos Hall this morning.
International President Hubert S. Mar
shall Of Cincinnati. Ohio. presided. Eighty
delegates from all parts Of the United
States and Canada were present. Com
missioner Macfarland delivered an address
Of welcome.
The District government" he said, lis
glad to see you here, and has a special
welcome for the delegates from Canada
You Of the United States ought to feel at
home here. for this is your capital. All of
you outside of the District Of Columbia
contribute one-half of the expense OF
maintenance OF our common national
capital while we who live here contribute
the other half.
AS you go about you will see what is
being done with your money, you will see
the plans for the future. you will take
new pride in what has been done and is
to be done to make this the most perfect
capital on earth. Renewed in patriotism
you will go back to your homes deter
mined to do everything you can for the
development of our common capital. /
trust your oeHDeTauonS may make iof
harmony and success in your own order,
for peaceful and helpful relations with
tn, employers. for the upbuilding Of local
and national prosperity on lines OF JUS
tice and for the uplifting Of humanity.
l am sorry that the order has only met
here once since its formation. in 1874, and
that thirteen years ago. and l suggest
that you meet here at least every other
year"
The credentials of delegates were re-
ferred to the credentials committee to re-
port at this afternoons session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
MILIT1A BOARD MEETS.
Organizes to Cooperate With War
Department.

The militia board appointed by the
Secretary Of War to cooperate with
the department in the execution Of the
provisions Of the militia law enacted at
the last session Of Congress met in this
city today for the purpose of organiza-
ton and outlining a course of proceed
ure. The board consists Of the follow
ing named officers of the organised
militia Of the states named:
Brig. Gen. Nelson H. Henry. adjutant
general of New York: Brig. Gen. Oran
Perry, adjutant general of Indiana:
Brig. Gen Charles r. BOardman. adju-
tant general of Wisconsin; Brig. Gen.
James A. Drain. chief Of ordnance of
Washington, and Brig. Gen: Bib
Graves, adjutant general of Alabama.
Col e. NJ. Weaver of the L: s. Coast
Artillery Corps. chief OF the newly
created division of militia affairs of the
War Department met with the board
and extended full facilities for ac-
ouiring information from the files and
records of the War Department. Col.
weaver will probably act as secretary
of the board.
The board has been asSigned quarters
in the JEFF Davis building at the corner
of 18th and G streets and Will De In
session there for several days. Much 10
expected OF this board. especially In the
way Of suggesting legislation which
will contribute to the efficiency OF the
organized militia as an auxiliary TO the
regular army in case or war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
CALIFORNIA HAS CANDIDATE.
George A. Knight Named for the
Vice Presidency.

CHICAGO. June IA movement was
sprung among the California delesates
thls morning for the homipation of
George A. knight of San Francisco for
Vice President
Several of the leading fepublicans of
the state have been urging upon Mr..
Knight TO enter the race but the latter
mas not yet given consent to the use OF
MS name. His hackers. however. saw
thcy will not wait upon this, but will go
ahead and launch his boom.
They claim they will be able tn line
up practically all Of the western deIe1a-
tons and present a formidable front in
the convention. The Californian are
urging that their candidate would he
their choice of that faction. and il
would do much toward healing some of
the wounds that have ALREADY been
caused
In addition TO joining in the long dis
lance telephone representations to Sec
Rotary Taft in opposition to the selec-
fion OF Senator Doiver as the vice presf
oential candidate. National COMMITTEES
man hart today sent to Secretary Taft
the following telegram:
Please discourage talk of Dolliyer II
means practically anarchy in Iowa and
almost certainly a democratic legislature
You can't AFFORD To upset a strong repub-
ucan state"
Mr.. Fairbanks for Vice President IL his
name comes before the convention in that
connection. according to an authorize atty e
statement this morning. If Fairbanks is
delegation will likely follow the lead of
the New York delegation. The sentiment
Of the delegation is strongly opposed to
an anti-injunction plank in the platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
J. Y. POTTS IS SERIOUSLY I'LL
AT POINT OF DEATH LAST
NIGHT, BUT RALLIES.
Clerk of the Police Court Shocked
by Mothers Death-Uremic
Poisoning.

Joseph Y. Potts. clerls of the Police
Court. is critically ill at the Providence
Hospital. suffering from uremic poison
ing brought about through shock over the
recent death Of Mrs. Lucy A. Potts. his
mother.
His condition was so serious last night
that fears were entertained that he would
not survive until this morning.
About noon today physicians attached
to the hospital said he had rallied and
was slightly stronger. though still un-
conscious.
The first sign of q physical breakdown
was observed last Thursday. the day
after the death Of his mother. He seemed
to suffer keenly from grief over her
death, and complained at times Of in
tense pains in his head.
Friday night, the day before his moth
er's funeral, Mr.. Potts suddenly col
la psed at his home. 200 c street, and be-
came delirious. He was unable to attend
the funeral.
Physicians were called in. For a while
Saturday afternoon and Saturday night
he was thought to be improving, and IT
was believed the seriousness OF his Ill
ness was over. 4 relapse developed Sum
day morning.
At this time physicians announced that
he WAS suffering from aggravated uremic
poisoning and recommended that he be
removed to the hospital. From his en-
trance into Providence Hospital yester-
day afternoon the patients condition be-
"a me worse until last night II was believ-
ed that he could not survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
NEW CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Proposed Reorganization Of Local
Republican Party.

Special From q STAFF Correspondent
CHICAGO. Ill, June 15.-After an all
morning powwow between H. II. Father
and r. r. Horner. the District delegates
to the national convention, and Sidney
Bieber, the incoming District member OF
the republican national committee, it. was
announced by Mr.. Father that a de-
cisiOn had been reached to organize a
republican central committee in the Dis
trict. with the idea Of rehabilitating the
grand old party locally. making 1t as
much of factor as possible in the dis
franchised District Of Columbia, and en-
deavoring to control federal patronage
In that neck Of the woods.
According to the present plans which
later will be elaborated in detail, the
twenty-five old legislative districts will
the central committee. although it is
possible that all of the districts. or some
OF the larger ones at least, will be d.
vided into precincts.
At any rate the central committee will
consist of at least twenty-five members
and 1t will have executive committee
of five. just the same as have the various
republican state central committees at
present. In fact the local central COM
mittee will he modelled as much as posi-
BILE on the lines of the state organiza-
tions
And what is more to the point the Dis
trict delegates have received tentative as
surances from the republican national
committee that in all probability the re-
publican central committee of the Dis
will give the local body a standing which
otherwise 1t would not have, and un-
doubtedly will help a lot in other ways.
N. o. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
SOLD LIQUOR ON SUNDAY.
Four Men and a Woman Convicted
of Illegal Traffic in Drinks.

The regular Sunday police drasnet for
charges Of selling liquor illegally Sun
day. heard in the Police Court this morn
ing. conviction in each case and the i'm
position Of heavy fines.
William Webb and Thomas Ashton.
hailing from Southeast Washington and
Georgetown. respectively. were adjudged
guilty OF selling whisky Sunday by
Judge Mullowny. In default of $500 fine
each was committed to the workhouse
for two months
The arrests followed the investigation
of report made to the third precinct
that the two men. armed with ten or
twelve pints. Of whisky and gin. were re-
falling 1t at a nickel drink
Sergt. Brown and Policemen Scanlon
and Walter placed them under arrest.
When searched in the station house seven
or eight pieces of the marked money. paid
to them by police stool-pigeons.' were
tom was the scene OF the trouble.
In livery stable at nth and c streets
much business In ten-cent drinks OF gin
and whisky was done yesterday morning
hostlers. They were placed under arrest
by Seret. Lee, Detective Kleindienst and
Policeman Jim Lee Of the first precinct
Judge Mullowny committed them to the
workhouse for two months in default Of
500 fine each.
Martha Pr;vett Of 333 Missouri avenue
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tective Armstrong and Policemen Bos-
well ana BeaureEard Of the sixth precinct
The police found q gallon and q half Of
whisky and two crates OF beer in the es-
Enlistment In default of 500 fine she
was committed to the workhouse tor two
month";
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
WO-TnIRDS NOW CLAIMED
COMMONER GIVES $50 DELE
GATES TO BRYAN.
Friends Declare He VIII Be NouniA
mated en- the First Ballet
1t Denver.

LINCOLN. June 15.-According to o
table compiled by w. j. Bryan's Com.
moner. Mr.. Bryan has $40 instructed votes
OF the 1.0O2 in the democratic national
convention. In addition TO these. accord.
ing to the Commoner table. he has sixty
seven personally pledged to him from
states not instructed or bound by the unit
rule, making a total Of 697. or twenty
nine more than the necessary two-thirds
required to nominate.
Choice has been unexpressed Of one
Rhode Island delegate. eight from Con-
necticut, sixteen from Pennsylvania and
ten from Maryland There are uninstruct-
ed under the unit rule seventy-eight from
New York and twenty-four from New
Jersey.
Mr.. Bryan's friends in Lincoln say he
will be nominated on the first ballot They
claim he will have further support in the
ten states yet to hold their state conven-
tions The Commoner table. after cred
it,nr Judge Gray with the six Delaware
delegates and Gov. Johnson with the
twenty-five from Minnesota: gives the fol'
lowing for Bryan:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
GEN. GRANT At MANEUVERS
BIG CAMP FOR THE ARMY AND
NATIONAL GUARD.
Animated Scene at Pine Plains, N.
T., Where 80, 900 Soldiers Will
Nix in Field Tactics.

PINE PLAINS. N. Y, June 15-With
the arrival of the 1900 United States
troops by foot and rail Saturday and the
National Guard organizations yesterday,
Pine Plains. the scene of the joint army
ana National Guard maneuvers for the
Department of the East, under Gen.
Frederick Dent Grant. presented an in
spring spectacle. The site Of the camp
is sandy plateau stretching along
the shores of Black river near the
village Of Felt Mills and half way be-
tween Watertown and Carthage. In the
center of the plateau is a high knoll. on
which is located the headquarters Of Gen.
Grant.
The camp is 1900 yards long and $50
yards wide, and Is laid out in the shape
of wedge. Within this wedge have been
laid out thirteen separate camps, one for
each organization. These are subdivided
into camps for each branch Of the service,
Elk regiments of infantry. two regiments
OF cavalry. three batteries of field artil-
lery and two companies OF engineers. The
quartermaster's camp is situated near the
railroad. and four switch g have been laid
for the use Of the department.
1t is estimated that there will be at
least tOO0 troops at the camp at all
times and about $1,000 during the en-
campment.
During the encampment the troops will
be kept busy with day and night ma
neuvers. solving various problems Of de
tense and attack. outpost duty and other
activities such as would engage troops in
the field in war. In the hikes and
drills the militiamen and regulars will
be mixed. A feature of the encampment
will be the test of the utility automobile
in times Of war. two cars being at the
camp for that purpose.
Yesterday all was hustle at the camp
preparatory to the real work which be
gan today. From an early hour until -
o'clock last night trains arrived at the
camp at frequent intervals with militia
Chiefly from New England.
When the Pine Plains maneuvers were
being arranged by the War Department
IT was thought that the National Guard
of the District of Columbia would par
ticipate, as 1t did at Mount Gretna. Pa
two years ago. For several reasons. how
ever. one being that the. date was not
agreeable. 1t was concluded to have the
local brigade take part in the coast de-
tense exercises at the Potomac forts from
July rs to August 3.
Several detachments of regulars sta
toned at local military posts. however
have been ordered to Pine Plains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
TAG DAY RETURNS NOT ALL IN
RECEIPTS so FAR AGGREGATE
OVER SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Business Men Still Sending in
Money-President Rudolph Elk
presses Satisfaction.

At o'clock this afternoon the volun.
teer counters at Tag day headquarters
announced that $1,000 had been re-
ceived
More money is expected, but 1T cannot
De told exactly from what sources. Bust
ness men interested in the playground
movement have been sending in odd
sums all day long. Several have not yet
been heard from.
Contributions to the Playground AS
ISOLATION received Saturday were: NJ. j.
Sherratt 81: Mrs. Rufus Saxton. s.: Mrs.
Jennie Scudder. 81: Rev. Zed II. COpp. s.;
Lewis Flemer, s.: Mary Alice Brosius, 81
n. a. Gilett. -.
Cuno ii. Rudolph president of the
Washington Playground Association, sent
out the following letter today:
ITO the people of Washington:
Tag day is over. While the returns
are not yet ali in, and no one can esti-
mate exactly what they will be, ind!ca-
lions are that the necessary minimum we
set out to raise is in hand. Whatever new
funds come in from now on can be de-
voted to opening the new Fairgrounds re-
Gently acquired and to improving exist
ing grounds.
The success of Tag day was made
possible by the cooperation Of hundreds
of loyal men and women and by thou
sands of children who bore the labor OF
the day. 1t was made possible yet more
largely by the generous response and CO.
operation OF the general public.
"Canvassers report they were treated
with uniform courtesy and their requests
were seldom refused The passer-by
smiled at the child as he bought his tag.
There was a real spirit of kindness
throughout the city like a second Christ
mastide
1T may seem impertinent for me- as
president Of the Washington Playground
Association. to thank you. the people OF
Washington. for your cooperation in this
day. because you are no less interested
than we In the children OF the city. and
this Is your work no less than ours. But
I may at least assure you that your ef-
forts and good will are appreciated by
us ALL
THE universal spirit Of public helpful
ness and sympathy Of Saturday may well
be source of pride to the District"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
LAND FRAUD TRIAL NEARS END.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
SCORES DEFENDANTS.
Closing Arguments Begun and Case
in Jury's Hands Probably
Before Friday.

The trial Of Frederick A. Hyde. John A.
Benson, Henry P. Dimond and Joost
II. Schneider. Oil the charge of defrauding
the United States OF valuable public lands
in the west. which has been in progress
before Justice Stafford in Criminal Court
No. since April 1, today entered upon
its final stage. Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Pugh began the closing argument for
the government.
four days. Mr.. Pugh's review Of the gov
ernment's case will not be concluded I'M
til tomorrow at noon.
He will be followed by Attorney A. A.
Birney, on behalf of Benson. and F. F..
Wander Veer counsel for Dimond. At
torney r. Golden Donaldson will close
Wednesday for Schneider. Attorneys Jo-
seph c. Campbell and a. S. Worthington.
speaking for Hyde. will close the whole
case for the defense Wednesday afternoon
and Thursday morning.
United States Attorney d. w. Baker will
require one-half day to finally close the
case. Justice Stafford's charge will be de-
livered either Thursday afternoon or Fri
day morning, and the whole matter then
submitted to the jury.
Pugh Scores Defendants.
Mr. Pugh was sarcastic in his sum-
mary. He declared there was not single
legal purchase on Hyde's behalf in all the
transactions in public land in Oregon.
Mr. Pugh characterized Benson as a
bride giver. and said such man could
not have been shocked. as he claimed to
have been. with the discovery of evident
fraud in the acquisition of the Oregon
base lands.
SCHNEIDER has told you he knew little
about the land business in Hydes office, "
Mr. Pugh continued This Is the same
Schneider who refused to appear before
the grand jury on the ground that 1t
would incriminate him. The same
Schneider refused to testify in the trial
ago because his testimony would in
criminate him.
Hyde wrote L had all the trouble and
expense and only part of the profit Mr.
Pugh said. and it is our contention that
this is a fair index of the whole business
system Of F. A. Hyde The difficulty the
attorneys for the defense have had Is that
We have caught the ringleaders IN these
fraudulent transactions. The ringleaders
are the offenders we want to punish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
ASK SITE IN ARLINGTON.
Colored Veterans Desire to Erect
Monument to Their Dead.

Secretary Taft gave an audience this
afternoon to a delegation Of colored
members Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public Of the District Of Columbia, who
asked that q site he reserved in the Ma
t1onai cemetery at Arlington for the
erection OF a suitable monument in spe-
cial commemoration Of the colored SOL
diers who lost their lives in the civil
war. A special section OF the cemetery
Is devoted to the colored soldier dead.
The delegation consisted Of Mai.
Louis r. Douglass. son OF the late Fred
Douglass. Maj. Fleetwood. formerly OF
the District National Guard: Com
mander b. F. Davis. Maj. D. Goodman
and c. w. Hale. The last two named
belong TO Post No. 9 Of the G. A. r.
and the other three to Post No. 81 Of
the G. A. r. They constitute a COM
mitee of the Monument Association Of
Colored Veterans of the Civil War the
purpose Of which association is the
erection of monument to their fallen
comrades in the Arlington cemetery, just
as has been done in the case Of Con-
federate veterans and Spanish war vet
Grams whose remains now rest in that
cemetery.
Secretary Taft was favorably i'm
pressed with the representations Of
Spokesman Douglass. and said he will
consult with the quartermaster general
who has charge Of the cemetery to see
II 1t Is possible to comply with the re-
quest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
GOV. HUGHES TALKS.
Will Not Request That His Name Be
Withdrawn.

Albany. N Y. June 15.-Gov. Hughes
refused today to discuss for quotation the
developments at the republican national
convention at Chicago. He made it clear
however. that he would not request that
his name be withdrawn from the presi-
Dental race and that he will not interfere
in any way with the deliberations Of the
New York state delegation.
kIe holds that these delegates were sent
to Chicago to represent their constituents
and whatever action they take they are
responsible to their constituents. The
governor believes his position toward the
vice presidency IL thoroughly understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
BISHOP TO BE CHOSEN.
Episcopal Diocesan Convention
Will Reassemble Wednesday.

Interest is manifested in the convention
of the Episcopal diocese of Washington
called to meet at Epiphany Church We'd
nesday at 10 am.
The convention will be composed or
practically the same clerical and lay dep
uties who had seats in the last conven-
ton. and is. In fact. an adjourned meet
ing of the same convention. and Is called
to consider the emergency created by the
declination of Bishop Brent to become
Bishop OF Washington.
The preliminary devotional service will
consist of the communion service only.
The clergy have been requested to meet
In the parish hail OF the church at $50
o'clock. and to bring their vestments and
white stoles Luncheon will be provided
for clergymen and lay deputies by the
ladies of Epiphany Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
DOLLIVERW ITHDRAWS
FIGHT LIES BETWEEN SHER-
MAN AND FAIRBANKS.

Special From a STAFF Correspondent.
CHICAGO. June 1a-The announcement
to the Iowa delegation Of Senator Dolli-
ver's formal letter in which he absolutely
declines the nomination for Vice Presi-
dent has relieved a situation which was
very embarrassing to every one concerned
The fight for second place has now mar
rowed down to Sherman and Fairbanks
n. o. M.