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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
FATAL FIGHT OVER GIRL.
Penknife Drawn by Youth Attacked
on Leaving Her Home.

MILFORD. Del, April I'm a quarrel
over a girl. early today. Walter Gillespie
was stabbed to death by Chester Gray of
Milton. Del.
Gray had been calling on a young lady
here last night and SAYS that while on his
way home he was followed by Gillespie
and two of the latter's friends Accord
ing to Gray he was attacked by the three
young men
He defended himself with his penknife.
inf'cting fatal wound on Gillespie. He
then gave himself up to the police
All concerned are members OF well
known families. Gillespie was twenty
years old. IT Is said he was also atten-
tive to the young woman
Gray says he had no intention of giving
his assailant a fatal wound. He is heart
broken over the tragedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
BONE OF CONTENTION
Recognition of Miners Union
Vital to Agreement.
FOR SETTLEMENT TODAY
Mine Workers to Confer With the
Operators.
DEMANDS TO BE DISCUSSED
Both Sides Appear Anxious and
Willing to Perfect Amicable
Terms for Wage Schedule.
DEMANDS TO BE DISCUSSED

PHILADELPHIA. April preliminary
to their meeting this afternoon with the
represent atiVeS of the coal operators ir
an endeavor to reach agreement
whereby they VIII secure concessions
President Lewis of the United Min.
Workers of America. and the officials II
the organization in the three anthracite
districts of Pennsylvania held a confer
ence this morning, when the demands L
be presented to the operators We're dis
cuSSed and perfected.
Neither miners nor operators would
venture prediction today to the prob
able outcome of the conference Both
sides. however. claim to be willing and
anxious to come to an amicable agree
ment.
At conference between the operators
and representatives of the union held
here several weeks ago the latter re-
jected a proposition that the wage agree
ment which expired March 81 be renewed.
Demur to Recognition.
This agreement does not however.
carry with it the recognition of the
miners organization. At the Scranton
convention of the miners held later the
stand of the officials of the districts was
ratified and they We're authorized 10 seek
another conference.
The bone of contention. IL is said. IS
recognition. The miners assert that only
as representatives Of the organization
can they sign an agreement binding more
than 100000 men for a term of three
years. The operators are quoted as saw
ing that they will absolutely refuse to
recognize the miners union.
1t is thought that the miners will
eventually waive the demand for recogni-
ton Of the union if other concessions are
granted.
Want Board Abolished.
The award of the anthracite strike COM
mission. under which the wages of the
miners had been governed for the last
six years, expired March 81. Ii provided
for Cancellation board. by which all diff
ferences were adjusted.
1t is understood that at the conference
today the miners will seek to have this
phase of the award set aside and the
board abolished in order that the mine
grievances which arise from time to time
can be settled at the places at which they
originate.
Ii is claimed that by this method the
differences can be more quickly settled.
Pending the outcome of the conference
between the operators and the district
leaders the miners are working under he
old wage agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
FATAL CLASH OVER TAXES.
Fierce Riot in Calabria Between
People and Carbineers.

MONTELEONE, Calabria. April =
Four men were killed and many others
wounded in a conflict in the town today
with the local carbineers. The authori-
ties are endeavoring 10 collect new taxes.
which are exceedingly unpopular
AS protest the people marched through
the streets in procession and invaded the
city hall. The carbineers were called out,
whereupon the people sounded the tocsin
soldiers fired on the people with the re-
suit above set forth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
Corby's Bread at All Sto res
White House Floor Oil, Csc qt.; Csc GALLON.

] Francisco on May Is for trip of one
years duration to include in his tin
| erary Hawaii Japan and China, the
| Philippines Australia and Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
WILL CONTEST AVERTED.
Baldwin's Daughter by First Mar
riagc to Get Double Amount.

SAN FRANCISCO. April IA threatens
ed contest Of the will Of the late Lucky
Baldwin has been prevented by a COM
promise by which Mrs. Rosella Selby. a
daughter by the turfman's first marriage,
will receive about double the amount
specified in the WILL The exact terms of
the compromise are withheld by the at
torneys on both sides.
The agreement was reached at an ex-
tended conference between representa-
tives Of the widow. Mrs. Lillian Bennett
Baldwin: two other daughters. Mrs. Anita
McClaugheney and Mrs. Clara Stocker,
and Mrs. Selby.
The original legacy for the latter was
property In Los Angeles valued at about
$50, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
DRANK ACoNITE BY MISTAKE.
Chicago Dentist in a Serious Condi.
ton From Error.

CHICAGO. April 7.-Dr w H. Fletcher
a dentist is in serious condition at
a hospital as the result of drinking
aconite last night by mistake He had
just finished his dinner, and, having been
suffering for some time from Indigestion
went to the sideboard to take some medi-
cine. He mistook the bottle and swal-
lowed tablespoonful of the poison.
short time later he became i'll, dis
covered his error and just before losing
consciousness managed TO telephone to
physicians and the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
WOULD BAR oFF1cEHoLDERs.
Richardson Bill Prevents Participa-
ton In National Conventions.

For a federal off1ceholder to be a dele
gate to any convention called to nominate
a candidate for President or other cleo
tive United States officer is made a mis-
demeanor, punishable by fine and inn
prisonment. according to the terms of
bill recently introduced by Representa-
tive Richardson of Alabama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
CAPT. JOHNSON REPORTS.
Succeeds Capt. Van Horn as Military
Aid to President.

Capt. Graham L. Johnson of the 9Th
Infantry, who has been in charge of the
army recruiting station at Scranton. Pa.
has arrived In Washington and reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-07
Fairbanks Plans Old World Tour.

PASADENA. Cal. April Former
Vice. President Fairbanks announced
last night he would sail from San
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Special envoy from President Zelaya, here to see
President Taft
at Managua, who has been absent from
his post for several weeks on leave of alb
sence, is. now in this city. 1t is stated
that he was summoned here to assist the
State Department officials in preparing
the official records of the Nicarguan af-.
fair. AS there is good deal for him TO
do here at this time. 1t is not likely that
he will be able to return to his post for
many weeks. Mr.. Knowles. the United
States minister to Nicaragua has been
instructed to remain in this country in
touch with the Secretary of State until
the Nicaraguan affair is Strengthened out
to the satisfaction of the administration.
Movements of Warships.
The presence of nine warships in
Hampton roads and the hurry orders
given to several others in northern navy
yards to join the Atlantic fleet under
Rear Admiral Schroeder, is explained at
the Navy Department by the statement
that this activity has nothing whatever
to do with developments I'm Nicaragua
The ships are simply preparing for their
heavy annual winter work. As soon as
the fleet is assembled in Hampton roads
it will proceed to the southern drill
grounds off the Chesapeake capes for
maneuvers and target practice. but by
December 1S the ships will be at the New
York navy yard in order TO let the sailors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
SENATE IN SESSION
THIRTEEN MINUTES
Early Adjournment in Respect
to the Memory of Sen
at0r Johnson.

Severe simplicity marked the opening
OF the Senate at noon today. Thirteen
minutes elapsed from the time Vice Pres
ident Sherman called the body to order
until he announced that the motion to
adjourn was carried.
AS early as 10 o'clock crowds began
10 form around the doors to the gall
leries. and an hour later practically every
seat in those open to the public was
taken. Ladies comprised nine-tenths Of
dash OF color to the otherwise colorless
surroundings. In the diplomatic gallery
only the japanese embassy was repre-
sente.. The seats reserved for ,.ie
guests of the President and Vice Pres
ident were also unoccupied.
Senator Hepburn was the first member
of the body to appear on the floor of
the Senate. he walking from the main
entrance 10 the cloakroom in silk hat
and black overcoat. About fifteen min
utes before the hour for convening SEN
ator Clay walked from the democratic
cloakroom through the chamber to the
outside corridor. Ex-senator Teller Wis
ited the chamber couple of minutes
later. stepping into the democratic cloak
room To greet friends.
Senator Gall.ncer walked into the SEN
ate chamber from the District of Column
bia committee room about ten minutes be-
fore noon and was soon greeting his
friends near the door of the cloakroom.
He was followed almost Immediately by
Senators Warner and Dick, and a minute
later by Senator Page.
Although he will not be sworn in until
tomorrow, Senator-eiect Fountain l..
Thompson of North Dakota was escorted
Continued on Second PEI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
OPENING DEVOID OF CEREMONY
AND LITTLE BUSINESS DONE
Committees Appointed to Wait Upon the President
and Resolutions Concerning Deaths of Mem
bers Adopted - Presidents Message
to Be Read Tomorrow

The first regular session the Sxst Congress convened
today In the Senate the Vice President the
States James S Sherman of New York, round and smiling,
welded the gave while the House of Representatives the
Speaker Uncle Joe Cannon the iron duke of Illinois, thumped
the sounding board of his desk with customary vgor
In both branches of the national legislature when the gave
fell today bands OF braves full
feathers waiting for the word bolt the organization
But all decepvey peaceful Factions mingled
hands and the dove
both chambers before beating down pike Soon the
leaders, atted all the horpaed panopoly political
violence will strike the post and the horrd woop
through the echong corridors of Long the hill This
iraterna gathering of today merely respite
BOTH GALLERIES CROWDED
As customary the opening day of the galleries
IN both Senate and House crowded. and long of the
seated stood outside the various waiting patiently for the
the bored and meanwhile satisfying with heetinp
gmpses of the noabls the swung fro Those who
familiar with the headlners the bodies
point them to those who weren't
In the House the Speaker the target everybody rang
an ocular bulfs-eye His Clothes his har-or lack this
enbance Lincoln and his patented method Of taking drv
smoke all subjects OF comment.
There flowers the desks members Speaker Can
non put stop to that sort OF thing three four years ago.
PROCEEDINGS SIMPLE
The proceedings houses TODAY were mne and n. se
brief In the Senate after prayer by the chaplain Rev v
B. Pierce of All Souls Unitarian Church. the roll was called
and resolution notifying the President the Senate is ready
for business passed then appointed to de-
liver this formal message the White Then an appro
pirate resolution concerning the during the recess of Senator
Martin n Johnson of North Dakota passed the Senate adj
ourned until tomorrow
Similar proceedings marked session in the House After
BY Chaplain Couden the roll establish the
of after which the President notified bv
miee in the same that taken BY the Senate
Resolutions expressing the the House concern;no
the death OF Representatives Francis Lasse Of VIRGINIA and
David A. De Almond Of Missouri adopted and out Of resne
these colleagues who answered the last roll M
the House adjourned.
The Presidents message will be in both branches tomor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
BOYS AVERT TRAIN WRECK.
Remove Iron Obstacles From Track
of Lehigh Road.
special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILKESBARRE. December 6-Of-
fcials Of the Lehigh Valley railroad were
informed this morning Of an attempt to
wreck the West-bound passenger train
due in this city last evening, which was
prevented. accidentally, by the appear
ance of three boys. The boys had been
in the woods and came out on the track
near Hanover, six miles from this city
They saw two Italians placing heavy
pieces of iron between the rails at
point where there is sharp curve on
heavy. grade and the tracks are on a high
retaining wall.
The Italians fled when the boys appear
ed and the boys removed the iron. A
few minutes afterward they saw the
passenger train go past. They told the
story to their parents last night and this
morning the railroads officials, upon being
notified, placed detectives on the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
MANN PROPOSES CHANGE.
Introduces Bill to Abolish Isthmian
Canal Commission.

Representative Mann of Illinois, chair
man of the House committee On interstate
and foreign commerce, introduced today a
bill to abolish the isthmian canal COM
mission and substitute for it's seven men,
bers a director general to have entire
charge of the digging of the canal. and
civil governor, to have charge of the
administration of affairs in the Canal
Zone.
The bill also provides for trial by jury
in felony cases-only capital cases are
tried by jury now-and for appeals from
the circuit courts of Panama to the fed
eral courts of Louisiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
ILLNESS OF CZARINA.
Russian Imperial Family Summoned
to Her Bedside.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, December 6.-The Tribuna says
the Czarina is seriously iii at Livadia.
She has had several attacks from which
she has recovered with great difficulty.
She is greatly depressed. Several mem
bers of the Russian imperial family re-
ceived urgent requests from Livadia yes
terday and started at once to see her
royal highness. The nature of the at
tacks from which the Czarina' is suffer-
ing is not specified, but it is presumed
they are due to neurasthenia, with which
she has been troubled for long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

ty-five years. pathetic incident In con-
nection with the final illness of Mr..
Beeler was the tragic death few weeks
ago of his son and partner. Worry over
the fact that his fathers illness was sure
to prove fatal caused Beeler to commit
suicide.
Mr.. Beeler is survived by his widow
He was son of Harrison H. Beeler,
one of the best known citizens of this
section, and member of Hagerstown
Lodge of Elks and other fraternal or
ganizationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
UPTON DARBY DIES.
One of the Pioneer Residents of
Montgomery County, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOYDS, Md, December 6.-Upton Dar-
by, one of the oldest citizens of this sec
ton of Montgomery county, Md, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs Charles
II. Nourse, about I o'clock this morning,
after a short Illness of bladder affection
aged eighty-seven years.
Mr.. Darby throughout his life was a
prosperous business man and much es-
teemed and took general interest in mat
ters throughout the county. He is sur
vived by three sons, Frank and Upton c.
Darby of Williamsport, Nd, and Ernest
Darby of Seneca, this county and one
daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Nourse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
GOES TO HIGHEST COURT
WRIT OF CERTIORARI IN THE
GOMPERS CASE.
Head of the Federation of Labor and
His Associates Are Given
Further Hearing.

The United States Supreme Court to-
day granted the petition of Messrs. Com
pers, Morrison and Mitchell for writ Of
certiorari bringing their contempt case
before the court of last resort for hearing
Announcement of the granting of the pc
tition was made by Chief Justice Fuller,
along with the courts actions on a num-
Der of other applications.
Mr.. Gompers and Mr.. Morrison were in
the court, as was their attorney, Mr.. Raj
ston. A number of others prominently
identified with labor organzatio also
were present.
AS soon as the announcement was made
Mr.. Gompers hurried out in the corridor
where his wife and daughter were wait
ing, and affectionately greeted them. He
was Immediately besieged by friends, who
showered congratulations upon him and
Mr.. Morrison.
Comments on Courts Action.
II am very much gratified by the action
of the court in this case" said Mr.. Nor
rson. This will result in getting the
whole case where it belongs, before the
United States Supreme Court. for action
upon the important question involved.
Attorney Ralston said that as the court
has granted the petition. for writ it is
likely that a motion to advance the case
to an early hearing can be agreed upon
and If the court assents to that motion
the whole case may come to decision
within sixty days
In the meantime the action of the court
today will stay the contempt sentence of
Mr.. Gompers and his colleagues.
Origin of Contempt Proceedings.
The contempt case against these men
grew out of a proceeding in the local
courts of the District of Columbia to pro-
hibit the federation from boycotting the
Bucks Stove and Range Company of ST.
Louis, Mo- Pending the decision of that
case on its merits the Supreme Court of
the District issued temporary Injunction
against the publication of the name of the
stove company in the I'VE don't patron
ize' list of the federation. This decision
was freely commented upon in the feder-
atoms organ and the contempt order was
based upon this comment.
After extended hea. ings the three men
were sentenced to Imprisonment by JUS
tice Wright, Gompers receiving twelve
months. Mitchell nine and Morrison six
Upon appeal the District Court OF Appeals IS
affirmed the decision. The Supreme Court
will review the entire case as thus made
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
King a Prize-Winning Farmer.

Special Cabegram to The Star.
LONDON, December 6.-King Edward
today was awarded four first prizes for
his exhibits at the Smithfield cattle show
The announcement Of his majesty's sue
cess brought out a fact which Is not
generally known, that King Edward is a
tenant farmer, not landlord, and pays
a large sum every year in rent and taxes
for his holdinsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Many Hunting Fatalities.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. December 6.-Ten
persons were killed and thirtynine in
jured, six probably fatally, in Ohio during
the threeweek hunting season which
closed Saturday night OF those injured
many were crippled for life, several lost
a foot, les or hand. and a f.w were
blinAAk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
FRANK. E. BEELER DIES.
Hagerstown Business Man Is a Vic
tim of Cancer.
pecjaI Disnatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, December g.
Frank E. Beeler. business man of
Hagerstown, senior member of the firm
of F. f. Beeler & Son, died at his home
today from cancerous trouble, aged for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Rodriguez Holding Aloof.

Although Senior Rodriguez, the Nicarg-
uan charge, has so far failed to accept the
permission of Secretary Knox to COM
municate with him unofficially, Senor
Castrillo, the representative of the pro-
visional government. has gladly availed
himself of that privilege. Senor Cas-
trillo has had several long conferences
with Secretary Knox and has supplied
him with considerable information re-
garding affairs in Nicaragua from the
Estrada standpoint. He predicts the
early and complete triumph of the Es-
trada movement and gives personal as
surance OF the punishment OF Zelaya.
Jose de Olivares, United States consul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
RETURNING TO MADRID.
Queen Victoria of Spain Leaves Lon
don for Home.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, December 6.-Queen Victoria
of Spain, who has been in London to see
her brother. Prince Leopold of Batten-
berg, who has been seriously i'll, started
on her return trip to Madrid this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
CHEER JUNGLE ZOE"
AND HIS CARNAT|ON
House in Session Only Forty
Minutes-ChapIain
Couden's Prayer.

An animated scene presented itself TO
speaker Cannon when he appeared in
the chair promptly at noon today to call
70 order the House Of Representatives in
the initial gathering of the first regular
session OF the Sixty-first Congress.
The galleries were crowded to the doors
long before the hour arrived
A round of applause greeted the Sneak
er when he entered the chamber with
has customary red carnation. For a
moment he stood in his place. nervously
lingering the gavel. While the applause
was suDsiding the gavel descended with
a resouding left-handed whack.
Ihe House will be in order The chan
lain will offer prayer"
The blind chaplain Of the House. the
Rev. Henry N. Couden, then implored tho
divine blessing upon the members of
Congress, especially mentioning the
Speaker, and thus prayed for the Presi-
dent:
BE graciously near to the President Of
these United States and his advisers
Protect him and them from personaI
violence and from the Vaccinations Of
designing men. Undue him plenteouslv
discharge all the duties Incumbent mon
him and adjust all national and inter
national questions so that they redound
to the good OF the people and glory OF
Thy holy name"
Death of De Almond.
In allusion to the tragic death of Rep
resentative De Almond of Missouri. who
was burned to death in his home the
| chaplain prayed:
And now. o Father. profoundly moved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Weather

Fair: colder tonight and
Tuesday, with temperature to-
night about 2S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Girls in Speakers Gallery.

All of the old real horses were on hand
today and remained on the floor for the
brief session, much to the qualification to
the big crowd in the gallery.
The Speakers gallery was overHowing
with crowd of the prettiest girls imag-
Unable, and it was Speaker Cannon's fault
The Speaker, remembering this morning
that his daughter. Miss Helen Cannon,
was out of the city, called up his grand
child, Miss Virginia lie Suere, who is a
pupil at the Cathedral School for Girls.
Don't you want to come down to the
opening of the House today and represent
the family?" said the Speaker to Virginia,
who is in the vicinity of seventeen.
You bet" she replied. and / will
bring the bunch along" She did, and the
Speaker had quite time finding room for
them ALL