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Evening star., 1909-04-27
PACT IN COAL CONTROVERSY
TO BE SIGNED BY MINERS AND
OWNERS THURSDAY.
President Lewis Anticipates No
Trouble With Delegates Over
Ratification Of Action.

SCRANTON. Pa, April 27.-An agree.
ment between the anthracite coal mine
owners and the mine workers will be
signed at meeting. to be held In the
Reading Terminal building. Philadelphia.
at o'clock Thursday afternoon. unless
present plans fail. The tri-distriet con-
vention of the union mine workers will
meet in the courthouse here this after
noon to act upon the proposition already
agreed upon by the representatives of
the men. This proposition was ratified
yesterday by the executive boards of the
three anthracite districts Of the miners
union.
1t is expected the entire afternoon Will
be taken up with the organization OF the
convention, and that consideration of the
proposition will not be begun until to-
morrow morning. National President
Lewis Of the union expects the convention
to adjourn early in the afternoon tomor-
row, possibly at noon, which Indicates
that he does not anticipate any trouble
in having the delegates ratify the action
taken by their committee.
The agreement expected to be signed
in Philadelphia provides for the renewal
for another period Of three years Of the
old agreement, with few concessions OF
importance to tho miners
Evening star., 1909-04-27
PIMLICO ENTRIES.
pecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special D16patcn 10 Ine StAr.
PIMLICO RACE TRACK. Md. April
27.-Pimlico entries for Wednesday, April
2S:
First race. maiden two-year-olds. SELL
ing; four furlongs-Bedeminste 1O7:
sFauntleroy 105: Sparkling Wave. 30:
sSemicolon, 90: missouri Belle. 90: Tom
Melton. 1O4: "Seacatreas. 1O5; Eching.
1O2: Compton, 1O7; Busy. 1OS; Raccbrook.
1O4.
Second race. three-year-olds and up,
selling: one mile-sKempton. 1O2: Gid.
1O7; sDander, 90; sCampaigner. 1O2: LAD
Of Langdon. 1o2: .The Wrestler. 1O2: Soil.
80; 'Harting 102; st. Joseph. 1O7; sQuan-
tico. %; Giles. 1O7; Eustacion. 81; Indian
Hunter. 100; Jeanette M, 95; Court Lady.
80; Whip Top. 1O5.
and up; six furlongs-Ldve
Wire, 113: Takahira, 95; Nimbus, 11S:
Demund, 100; Royal Onyx, 1O3: Arondack.
1O2; Superstition, 1O6; st. Jeanne. 9S; Tas-
ley, 80.
Fourth race. Patapsco steeplechase.
four-year-olds and up: about two miles
Thistledale. 153: Sir Wooster. 146: Kara,
153; Sanctus. 153; Grandpa, 153
Fifth race, three-year-olds; one mile
Xebec. lO7: Dander. no; Pocotaligo. 10:
10; Hill Top, 1O5; U Kid. 10; Indian
Hunter, no.
Sixth race. three-year-olds and up; mile
and sixty yards-Juggler. lbs; Question
Mark. 121; Ross Fenton. 1O5; Statesman.
1O5; Ruxton. 81; Pins and Needles. 123.
Seventh race. twO-year-Olds. selling;
four furlongs-Mystery. 1O4; Miss Raj
faello, 1O4; Culpeper. 10: Miss OToole.
1O4; Sweet Simplicity. 1O4: 'Miss Loris.
1O1; sPhonoris. 80; Lucetta. 104; Cotton
Maid, 1O4; Jessica. 104; 'Mon Ami, lOe;
Love Watches. 100.
apprentice allowance claimed. Cloudy,
cool; track fast.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
GEN. BABCOCk DIES At SEAL
BODY BROUGHT TO NEW YORK
ON GERMAN LINER.
Famous as Indian Fighter and
Served on Gen. Miles stah-Re-
tired in 1908.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The German
Lloyd steamer Prinz Frederick Wilhelm
arrived this morning from Bremen, South
ampton and Cherbourg after rough
passage. Gen. J. B. Babcock of the
United States Army. retired. died April
26. at 9:30 am. from Bright's disease.
The body was brought to port.
Gen. Babcock went to Europe in search
of health, accompanied by Mrs. Babcock
and their son. Franklin Babcock. He
was taken very i'll during the homeward
voyage and died yesterday morning.
Gen. Babcock is well remembered in
this city through his long service here on
the stan of Lieut.. Gen. Nelson a. Miles.
when the latter was in command of the
army. Although born In Louisiana Gen.
Babcock was appointed to the army from
connecticut. At the outbreak of the civil
war ne enlisted as a sergeant in the 37th
New York state militia and was after
ward made second lieutenant. 174th New
York Volunteer Infantry. He was pro-
moted first lieutenant in that regiment
and shortly after was transferred to the
lG.d New York Volunteer Infantry. He
subsequently, reached the grade of major
OF volunteers and resigned at the close
of the war. He was brevetted three times
Tor gallant and meritorious services in
the battles of Sabine cross roads, Pleas
ant HHi. ana cane River Crossing, La.
In January. 1867, he was appointed SEC
ond lieutenant. 9th Regular Cavalry. and
took an active part in the campaigns
against the Indians. He was awarded a
medal of honor 'for most distinguished
galiantry in action at Spring creek, Me-
braska. May 16, 1869" He was with scout
Ing column in advance of his troop. and was
attacked by Indians outnumberng his
force six times. Advancing to high
ground. he dismOunted his troop himself
remaining mounted to encourage his men,
and there fought the Indians until re-
iieved. His horse was shot from under
him. He was subsequently brevetted
lieutenant colonel for gallant services in
actions against Indians at Tonic creek,
Arizona, in June. 1873, and at Four Peaks,
Arizona. in January, 1874.
In February, 1898. he was transferred
from the cavalry arm to the adtutant
generals department with the rank of
major. and became colonel in that depart
ment In February. 1901. In August 1903,
he was appointed brigadier general, and
at once retired at his own request, after
more than thirty years service. Since
then he travelled extensively, and recently
had been living in London. During the
Spanish war he served for five months as
a hrisadier general of volunteers.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
ARGUMENT IN BENSON CASE
DEFENSE SUPPORTS MOTION IN
STRUGGLING TO ACQUIT.
Contention Made That Criminal In
tent, if Any Existed, Originated
With Detective, Not Defendant.

That the criminal intent IL any existed
in the transactions by which John A.
Benson is charged with bribing two gov
ernment clerks, originated In the mind of
Detective Burns of the secret service and
not in the mind of the defendant was
urged before Justice Gould today by coun-
sci for the defense in support of their
motion to have the court instruct the
jury to acquit Benson Detective Burns.
they charged, concocted scheme to get
Benson to offer Woodford D. Harlan
money to secure the contents Of report
supposed to be held secret in the Office
and made by secret service agents.
Counsel also contended that the alleged
payment of 500 to Harlan is shown by
the testimony to have been paid, if at all.
for past transactions and not to secure
future services of the clerk.
United States Attorney Baker for the
prosecution argued that Harlan before
the detectives learned Of his transactions
with Benson voluntarily informed Benson
that the investigation into the land trans
actions of the defendant was in progress.
and that Harland told Benson he would
keep him advised respecting the matter.
The testimony showed, Mr.. Baker claim
ed, that the 500 was paid in furtheranca
of continuing agreement between Har-
IAN anu 6eIISO0, anu tudt TIE criminal III
tent did not originate with Burns. be-
cause the detective knew nothing Of Ben
sons relations with Harlan until just be-
fore the payment of the 500 at a local
hotel, which was the last payment al
legged to have been made by Benson
The arguments on the motion to instruct
the jury occupied the entire session Of
the court. Justice Gould is expected to
announce his decision In the morning.
Attorney ]. c. Campbell had sufficient
ly recovered from his indisposition to be
present in court today.
An interested spectator at the trial to-
day was Stephen A. d. Puter. the princi-
pal witness for the prosecution at the
trial Of Senator Mitchell in Portland.
Ore. Mr. Puter also testified for the gov
ernment at the trial OF Binger Her
mann. who was acquitted in 1907 'of a
charge Of destroying public records.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
MEHEMMED Y SULTAN

Continued from First Page.)
tan as possessing an able mind. correct
in his manner of living, kind. and with
inclinations that will make him consti-
tutiOnal sovereign.
Future of Turkey.
The individuality of Sultan Abdul Ham
i'd, however. sinks out of sight. and the
future of Turkey under the administration
of the Young Turks is the basis of discus
sion in Washington. particularly among
the diplomatic circles of the European
powers, today.
The deposition of Abdul was not unex-
pected, notwithstanding his apparent
strong hold on the people of Turkey. No
regret Is expressed that ne is to give up
Office.
The opportunity now is for the Young
Turks to establish permanent. law-abid-
ing form of government. which. if it
metes exact justice to all classes will
have the support of the governments of
the world. This Is the generally ex-
pressed view in Washington.
The International effect on Turkey of
the regime will be as important as that
Of the local effect. Intervention by out
side governments will be unnecessary for
the preservation of life. Authority from
the central government at Constantinople
will be strong enough for the management
successfully Of the internal matters.
All depends. 1t is pointed out, on the
manner In which the Young Turks take
hold OF affairs Under wise. judicious
and careful administrat- on they ought to
be able to put Turkey in a position where
she can hold her own among the nations
of Europe and preserve what has been
left of her after the various international
conferences and congresses, and to give
to the various nationalities races and re-
ligions the blessings of constitutional law
and A regular form of stable government
which the empire has sadly lacked.
Integrity May Be Maintained.
The results. from an International stand
point, are likewise apt to be broad il the
Young Turks carry out to a successful
issue their well laid plans. For instance
it will deprive the states of Europe OF
any pretext for continual Intervention
and in all probability will mean the draw
ing closer of English influence in the
Levant, as against that held by Ger
many.
But as much as anything else to be
desired In Turkey is the administra-
tion of regime which will be a guar
antee for complete restoration of law
and order throughout the sultan's do
minion. This, the students of Turkish
politics feel. may. be brought about
by the Young Turks. providing always
of course. that they undertake their
work with sincere purpose of doing
their best for all citizens and interests
and avoid any suspicion of selfish de-
| sire in the working out of the reforms
proposed by the constitution
Not less important than other needs.
1T Is pointed out. is the guarantee of
freedom of worship. in contrast with
the fanasticism Of Mohammedanism
which the deposed sultan, instead of
pant
Evening star., 1909-04-27
s1x-HANDED SHOOTING AFFRAY
One Dead and Three Wounded in
Mississippi Clash Over Politics.

MEADVILLE. Miss. April 27.-Corne-
Illus Pritchard is dead and three other
persons are wounded as a result of six
handed shooting fray here yesterday,
the outgrowth Of a political feud.
At a recent election DR.. A. NJ. Newman,
formerly sheriff OF this county. defeated
the father of the young man killed for
the Office of chancery clerk. Feeling be-
tween the two factions became intense,
and when Pritchard met Newman yes
terday weapons were quickly drawn and
the firing began.
Ingraham Pritchard came to the aid Of
his brother and three sons Of DR.. New
man came to his assistance. When the
firing ended Cornelius Pritchard was
dead, his brother had sustained a bullet
wound in his leg and two bystanders,
Herbert Applewhte and Sidney Thorn
ton, were less seriously hurt.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
SEEKING woRKHoUsE SITE.
Engineer Commissioner Judson Back
From q Tour.

Engineer Commissioner William " Jud-
on returned this morning from a visit
% several penal institutions near Boston,
Mass. He visited prisons at Bridge
water. Sherborn and Concord, and was
enthusiastic in his praise of them. At
8r;dgewater, he said. there is a workhouse
which will serve as a model for the new
Norkhouse soon TO be established for
the District as there the inmates are
kept busy working on concrete and steel
buildings. making roads, farming, and
al other kinds of labor.
With the other members of the penal
commission. John Joy Edison and Justice
Wendell Phillips Stafford. Engineer Com
missioner Judson will soon visit some of
the sites which are regarded as the most
available for the new workhouse and re-
formatory. Selection will follow shortly
after the tour. Capt. Il. NJ. Markham,
assistant to the Engineer Commissioner,
who has inspected about thirty OF the
sites offered, had a conference with Maj.
Ju.ison this morning and recommended
several as. being available and within
reasonable distance of Washington.
These are TO be inspected by Maj. Jud-
son.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
FUNERAL OF MRS. VARNELL.
Widow Of Former Prominent Wash
ingtonian Buried in Illinois.

The funeral Of Mrs. Susan Simpson
Varnell, formerly of this city. was held
from her residence at Mount Vernon.
ILL.,, several days ago. Mrs. svarnelI
was born in Washington March 81,
1884, and was the widow of the late
George H. Varnell. who was a factor in
the business and political life of the Dis
trict In the early days. Mrs. Varnell re-
ceived her education at st. Vincent's Con-
vent here. She was an accomplished
woman, great reader and in her younger
days had travelled extensively with her
husband. She loved the works Of nature
and took great delight in growing flowers,
her premises at Mount Vernon being
among the prettiest in the city. Because
Of her fOndness for the beautiful in ma
ture. her grave was made to resemble a
great bouquet, being arranged with the
many floral offerings Of friends. Her
brother. DIR. Samuel w. Began. is a prac-
ticing physician in this city. Mrs. Var
nelrs father was an officer in the war of
1872 and a noted newspaper man. She
was devoted to works OF charity.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
DEATH ENDS ILLNESS
Continued from First Page. }

intimately in touch with movements for
the Improvement of the National capi-
tai and the hetterment of the city beau
tifuf. lending his earnest aid to many
projects which were undertaken by legis-
lative authority. He was deeply inter-
ested in all subjects pertaining to munich
pal Improvement and worked hard and
faithfully on the bills before his commit
tee.
way with the abolishment of grade cross
ing and the construction of the new
Union station. He took a deep interest
In the legislation for highway extension.
In gas and electric light legislation and
In all the street railway legislation that
came up during his term of Office.
Mr.. Babcock was eminently hard
worker, and his committee ground out
an immense amount of work. He had
the knack of smoothing the way in the
House for his measures when they came
up, and District day was always pro-
life of results, unless the obstacles inter-
vening were insuperable.
He was not an orator in the accepted
term. and made few speeches, but when he
did talk 1t was to explain In a practical
plished by the bill pending. He believed in
Washington, and was proud of the city.
deeming 1t a privilege to work for its
Identification. OF this belief in the city's S
future. he gave practical demonstration
by investing in city property. and in re-
cent years. especially since he retired
from Congress, has invested extensively
In Washington real estate.
Leader In His Party.
Mr.. Babcock was regarded as one of the
shrewdest politicians in the republican
party in Congress. His colleagues evil
denced their confidence in his ability and
judgment by eIecting him time and again
to the craftsmanship OF the republican
congressional campaign committee to
manage successive campaigns for the
election Of republicans to the House OF
Representatives.
1t was in this capacity that Mr.. Bah
cock gained and justified his reputation
as a politician. Beginning in 1894. he
managed six campaigns for Congress
and never lost one Of them. Some of
these campaigns were desperate battles,
when the apparent odds were against
the republicans and democrats were full
of hope of carrying the election.
He worked harmOn1ously with the ma
tional committee in national campaigns.
and had the respect and confidence of the
national managers always.
Under his craftsmanship the scope of
work of the campaign committee was en-
larSed and the committee vested with
greater responsibility. H. c. LoudenSla-
ger and James s. Sherman were his col
leagues through most Of the campaigns,
and Mr.. Babcock has always given them
full credit for assisting in the hard
fought victories.
Mr. Babcock was made a member of
the national committee of the republican
party and at one time was talked of as
possible chairman until his health began
to fail, which put him out of considera-
zion. He was personally very popular
in the House and was of genial and hos
pitable nature. His defeat for Congress
caused general regret among the repub-
licans who knew him and was deplored in
Washington, where his services to the
city We're recognized.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
BRIDE WHITE, GROOM BLACK.
License for jeremiah Bond to Marry
Margaret Kahlin.

A marriage license has been Issued au-'
thorizing Rev. w. Bishop johnson. coll
ored. to join In wedlock jeremiah Bond.
colored, twenty-eight years old. and
Margaret kahlin, white. twenty-nine
years old, both Of New York.
Bond said at the city hall that he is
clerk at the Marshall Hotel. in the me-
tropolis, and that he recently came to this
city to marry Miss kahlin, who has been
residing here several weeks, though orig
inally from New York. The minister
was not at his home when a call was
made to ascertain whether or not the
ceremony had been performed.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
MOTHER IDENTIFIES BODY.
Robert Wallis Drowned and Given
Up by the Potomac.

Choosing the ordeal of viewing the body
found Sunday in the Potomac river above
Cabin Johns bridge, and believed to be
that of Robert Wallis, rather than re-
main in doubt. Mrs. Wallis, the widowed
mother of the drowned boy. this after
noon visited the spot by the river shore
where the body was kept. and positively
identified 1t.
Desiring to comply with the boys love
of the water. Mrs. Wallis ordered that
the body be buried at a point near the
river shore where he was found.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Woman browns with Rsscusr.

MOUNDsvILLE. w. Va, April u
A woman known as Katie Kouch. who
is said to be Mrs. Katie Linton Of Holl-
days Cove, w. Va. and q miner. Peter
Auman Of Pittsburg. were drowned here
last night.
The woman jumped aboard a small
skiff and it upset. Auman tried to rescue
the woman. but she threw her arms
around him and both went down.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Carnegie Pads Laboratory Gift.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Andrew Car
neeie has just given $4,000 to increase
the facilities and extend the Carnegie
medical laboratory at New York Uni
versity.
The laboratory is the Oldest of its kind
I'm the United States and was established
by Mr.. Carnegie twenty-five years ago.
The new gift was accepted today at
meeting of the university council
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Charred Remains Suggest Murder.

LUMBERTON, Miss, April 27.-The
commission of a sensational crime. 1t was
believed, was revealed today when the
charred remains of q woman were found
in the ashes of q frame building near
Pratonia, in this parish. The building
had not been occupied for months and 1t
is conjectured that the woman. believed
from the character of the remains to have
been white, was killed and her body
placed in the house to which the torch
was applied
Evening star., 1909-04-27
CHAIN THEMSELVES IN.
suffragettes Unfastened and Elected
From House of Commons.

fragettes succeeded in getting into the
outer lobby Of the house of commons
This afternoon. They at once fastened
themselves by chains to statues In the
lobby.
The pelice, profiting by their previous
experiences. are now provided with metal
cutting implements, and today they
quickly severed the chains and expelled
he four women from the building.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
SIXTEEN HURT IN STORM.
Oklahoma Tornado Wrecks Build.
ings-Part Of Town DESTROYED.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, April 81
Sixteen persons were injured, one per-
haps fatally, in a tornado which destroy
ed a large part OF Centrahoma today. Not
building in the town remained intact.
Twelve buildings, including the Metho-
dist, the Baptist and the Presbyterian
churches, were wrecked.
The town contains about 500 inhabit
ants. Many Of these are homeless.
terrific rain and hail storm followed the
tornado, greatly adding to the damage.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Duty on Oil Wanted.

The people Of West Virginia also de-
mand that there shall be a duty on petro-
leum. said Mr.. Scott.
."rhey do not hold that the Standard
Oil Company is great monster, deyour-
ing alike the living and the Dead" he
said. They see the development this
Evening star., 1909-04-27

Continued from First Page.)
tan as possessing an able mind. correct
in his manner of living, kind. and with
inclinations that will make him a consti-
tutional sovereign.
The newspaper., 1909-04-30
REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR 1909.
A. L. Roberts, Commissioner Of District No. ,.

To CITIZENS OF DISTRICT No. 3:
Not a great deal OF work done during I'll
first part OF this quarter owing to the winter, but
soon as weather conditions were favorable work we
pushed rapidly as 1t was possible to do. A lare
amount OF work was necessary to be done protectin
the bridges this spring. and we hope It done we
enough that very little will he required hereafter
tAeir protection. .,
/ will attempt to give this report in sufficient d
tail to he clearly understood by all. II anybod
wishes additional Information concerning any pal
of this report. think will be able give it
The following 10 the report OF the work done b
II. X. Sare, road overseer at Hotehkiss:
Jan. Is Receiving tools from predecessor &2
Gathering lumber from the bridge
that washed out at Fred Hotch-
kiss place p
is Gathering lumber Hotchkiss bridge 3.
Cleaning culverts on lower Rogers
mesa road ..
Is Cleaning culveits road by
Woods and Summers place 4.
IL Fixing three culverts Rogers mesa,
used four 3xl2 IL 1.
20 Work culverts south OF town
and by railroad 4.
81 Filling holes Crawford road IL L.
23 Taking drift from Cottonw'd bdg. 4.
q Work on Cottonwo wood bridge used
two 2xl0 16 two ten inch posts 4.
&c Cleaning seep ditch by Chinn mesa
and taking rock out OF road 4.
% Cleaning culverts at Davenports L.
Feb. Filling culverts at Smith gulch 4.
Gathering lumber from IL kiss bdg. 4.
3 Gathering lumber from Fred
Hotchkiss' bridge l.
Fixing culvert and filling holes by
the Benedict place T.
> Rolling rock from road at Seeley
guch l.
Work on Cottonwoo bridge. get
ting timbers for repairing Leroux
creek bridge T.
9 Hauling rock Leroux creek bridge T.
Il Rolling rock. Rogers mesa grades I.
Is Assisted Gale on Leroux bridge l.
10 Work on Leroux. Midway bridges 4.
IL Clearing away lumber and tools
Leroux bridge 4.
Is Work on lower Rogers mesa grade
hauling rock. Leroux abutment !.
10 Riprapping above Leroux bridge I.
A q Bowers /.
20 Riprapping at Leroux creek I.
A q Bowers 2.
- Riprapping at Leroux creek, and
bridge work below town I.
AG Bowers >.
Used 3xl2 IL
- RIprapping at Leroux creek !.
Extra horse ..
4 q Bowers ..
q Riprapping at Leroux creek 4.
A q Bowers ..
- Rlprapping at Leroux creek I.
A q Bowers >.
% Riprnpping at Leroux creek I.
AG Bowers =.
- Riprapping at Leroux four hours.
looking roads four hours 1.
A q Bowers i.
Mch. Extending culvert Mt depot haul
ing lumber from Hotchkiss bdg =.
AG Bowers, man and team >.
- (singleD l.
. Work culvert Mt depot {.
AG Bowers >.
, Work on depot culvert riprapping I.
AG Bowers ..
ford rim
ping ON North Fork bridge l..
AG Bowers and team {.
w s Bowers .
John Murry >.
Work on culverts. and riprapping,
North Fork bridge T.
John Murry ..
AL Bowers >.
W S Bowers and team l.
Biprapping. North Fork bridge T.,
A Il Bowers =.
w s Bowers and team g..
John Murry ,.
Riprapping. fixing tools and In
spccting culverts in the adobes T..
Extra help riprapping
Frank Herdman ..
W Bowers ..
A G Bowers and team T..
John Murry ..
The newspaper., 1909-04-30

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