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Evening star., 1909-03-02
SUICIDE ON EVE OF RELEASE.
French Prisoner Garrotes Himself
With Shoe Lace at Nice.

Special Cablegram to Ihe star
PARIS, March "A strange tragedy
has been enacted in a prison cell at Nice,
where a man in custody, who was about
to be discharged because no proof of
guilt was forthcoming against him, COM
mtted suicide by garroting himself. He
was a Russian, and had been formerly
a guard employed by the Wagon-lits
Company When the police had discovere- -,
or believed they had discovered, a plot to
issue false coin on the part of some for
eigners, he was arrested because he had
been seen in company with some of the
suspected persons.
Suspicious were slightly corroborated at
first by the finding of few Austrian
nickel coins in his possession, which had
been roughly gilt with brush and paint
He explained that he had only done this
to make a present of the coin to his chill
dren. He was, nevertheless sent to pris-
on, and an inquiry was Instituted, which
turned out in his favor. no proof being
found that he had really been implicated
in counterfeiting plot.
The order for his release was about to
be signed when one of the prison warders,
I'm making his rounds, found the Russian
dead in his cell The prisoner had loos-
ened boot lace wound 1t round his neck
and twisted it with a spoon until it chok-
ed him to death.
Perhaps the knowledge that he would
life, but ii does not appear that he was
aware of the inquiry having turned out in
his favor, or. if he did know it, he may
have doubted the assurances that had
been given of speedy departure from
prison.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
FOR A MOUNTAIN RESERVE.
Senate Appalachian Bill Passed b,
the House.

Under suspension of the rules the
House of Representatives yesterday took
UP the Senate bill "for acquiring national
forests in the southern Appalachians and
the White mountains" The measure is
an amendment in the nature of a complete
substitute for the bill passed by the SEN
ate. The debate on the bill was limited
to TWO hours.
Representative Lawrence (Massl urged
The adoption of the bill as a patriotic
duty. 1T is folly" he said, Ito continue
spending immense sums for river i'm
provement and pay no attention TO the
mountain forests"
Representative Thomas IN. c. declared
he establishment of forest reserves meant
progress and salvation for the industrial!
south.
The bill also was advocated by Messrs.
Cocks and SulZer IN. ". Peters (Massl
Reeder (kanD, Sturgiss CW. Va. Small
and Webb On. c., Lamb fVaD, Brown
low tTenn.), Heflin tAlal. Gilhams Und
Currier On. H. and Davis (Minn), while
IL was opposed by Messrs Ruck-
er tMoD. Humphrey CWashD Garrett
(TennD, Cox Und). Rondell tWyoD, En-
elebright tCal) Haugen Uowa), Hackett
N. c.. Payne On. ", Lindbergh (Minn)
Underwood tAla.). Moore Pa.) Scott
KAN and Tawney (Minn.).
On the vote being taken the bill was
passed. 15I to 1i7.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
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Evening star., 1909-03-02
RADIUM FROM URANIUM ORE.
Young British Chemist Claims to
Have Made Discoveries.
Special Cablegram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star
LONDON. March 2.-Chemists have
concentrated their attention on the pro-
duction of radum from the uranium ore.
but up to the present those researches
have been almost purely for scientific
purposes, and it is only comparatively
recently that the production has been
conducted on commercial scale. 1t is
the expensiveness OF the process. which
contributes to the almost fabulous price
OF the element. Among those who lave
been experimenting with the ore with
view to producing radium. both cheaply
and quickly. is Henry .,ailey. a young
technical chemist. who claims to have
arrived at a solution of the difficulty. He
has informed Pail Mall Gazette repre-
sentative that his Investigations were
made with view of separating radum
a primary product, leaving uranium as
at present.
THE work has taken many months OF
hard calculation and experiment" he eX-
planned. 1T was fascinating to a de-
gree. because l approached it from
scientific standpoint. MY labors resulted
in the elaboration of a process whereby
the radium, in conjunction with one or
two other associated elements. can be
completely separated from the ore. leav-
ing the valuable uranium to be subse-
Quently treated by itself just in the same
manner as it is dealt with now. The
process is so simple that 1t can be worked
by any ordinary intelligent workman ac-
customed to the routine of chemical
works. and the impure radium extracted
from the ore is afterward dealt with by
the publication process adopted by Nine.
Curie. which. of course, required skilled
scientist"
Evening star., 1909-03-02
FRENCH KNIFE BUSY AGAIN.
Town in Holiday Attire Over Execu
tion of Murderers.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, March 2.-The guillotine has
once more been in operation. and two
convicted murderers Besse and Simmorre.
have been executed at Abb. small town
in the department of the Tarn near
Toulouse The two men. who had been
repeatedly sentenced previously to various
terms of imprisonment for thefts and
assault, had killed a prison warden and
dangerously wounded another in an at
tempt to escape from Jail. They were
both convicted of murder by the assizO
court of Tarn last October. and sentenced
to death. One of them boastfully SAID
as he was led out of court that he hoped
the sentence would he executed.
He has therefore received ample salts
faction.
Crowds filled the trains from Toulouse
and many came from all parts, but the
dsgraceful scenes enacted on other occa-
sions were not repeated The town was
comparatively quiet, the people merely
making the occasion a preteXt for an
extra holiday. The prisoners were not
informed of what was in store for them
until an hour and "a half before the exc
cution, which took place in front of the
prison When Besse was told that his
pardon had been refused. and the usual
phrase was added to have courage, he
replied Courage! l have plenty of it"
and he continued to smoke a cigarette
quietly After while he said to one of
the warders, Look what fine head l
have for Dieber.''
Both men accepted the ministrations of
a priest and the executions took place
within the space OF few minutes. A
workngmen'S organization which Is op-
posed to capital punishment got up a
parade. IN which some LOO men took
part, to demonstrate against the eXecu-
tions and for a while disorders were
threatened. But the chief of police per-
suaded them to disparse, which they final
ly did and quiet was restored.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
PROUD OF THE EMMETS.
Milbourne Irish Paid Marked Atten-
ton to Member of Fleet.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
MELBOURNE, March 1.-The recep-
ton given in Melbourne to Midshipman
Robert Emmett during the visit of the
American fleet to Australian waters
evoked from the father of the lad a let
ter of singular interest, which is pub
lished in the Melbourne Advocate. In
this letter, which was addressed to the
we'll known Irish nationalist. DR.. ODon-
nell, who was the chief originator of the
reception, r. T. Emmet thanks the doctor
and the Irish men and women of Mel
bourne on behalf of his family and him.
self.
Il have written to my boy he con-
tinues. ''impressing on him that the ova-
ton was not to him, but to Ireland S
darling hero. whose romantic career and
whose sacrifice on the altar of pure pa
triotism hau always appealed SO strongly
to his countrymen." Mr. Emmet hopes
that his son bore himself creditably, and
did not make too poor a fist at his re-
ply"
Evening star., 1909-03-02
BILL AROuSES TURF PATRONS
PROPOSED MEASURE THREAT
EMS HARD BLOW TO COOKIES.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Anti
Gambling League Encouraged by
Legislation in New York.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram TO The Star.
LONDON, March 2.-Something like a
panic has been caused in betting circles
by the reports of the impending bill which
the Archbishop of Canterbury is credited
with intending to introduce next session.
It will prohibit the publication OF the
advertisements of tipsters and bookmak-
ers: provide for the shutting up of betting
houses. whether establishments for start
ing price speculation or the offices OF
turf accountants
The successful action OF the New York
legislature has stimulated the Anti-Gam-
bling League here to fresh efforts, and it
is even said that many important mem
bers of the Jockey Club including the
Earl of Durham, are in favor OF some
such provisions as those given. 1t is
also rumored that licensing duty is 10
be imposed by Mr.. Lloyd George on all
race meetings, as is done in France Ihe
duty would be proportionate to the vaiue
of the gate. each meeting pTh,s a,il 'aiuea at
for the purpose specially Ihus, Ascot
and EPSON would pay smart sum- Wniie
country meetings would have to part with
very little.
The question is. however. whether meas
ures of this kind, obviously having great
deal to recommend them, could be passed
through the house of commons IN view
OF the powerful interests they touch No
fear is felt with respect to the house OF
lords, because their lordships have moth
ing to lose personally in this connection.
Meeting of Turf Society.
A meeting of the Turf Guardian So
ciety was held at Longs Hotel, New
Bond street, the other night for the pur-
pose of considering measures to repel
what the society termed "the threatened
attack upon the liberties of those engaged
in turf speculations.
S. B. Jevons. who presided. described
the position as serious one, and said if
they did not stand shoulder to shoulder at
present they might not have the chance to
do so later on. The great question was
who were their friends. They certain
ly were not in the house OF commons
The proposed bill would go through that
house. and then 1t would go to the house
of lords. Had they any friends there?
1t had been said that 1t was proposed
to confine betting to clubs. but such a
proposal would only have the effect of
bringing bogus clubs into existence. He
did not think the bill would deal with the
publication Of any sporting news. but it
was proposed to restrict betting to the
race courses.
After discussion a committee consisting
Evening star., 1909-03-02
NO-RENT CRUSADE IN IRELAND
TENANTS BANDING TO FORCE
SALE OF LANDS
Tipperary the Seat of Most Aggres-
sive Movement-StrongS Speeches
at Meetings.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
DUBLIN, March 2.-Mid-Tipperary Is
threatened with a no-rent campaign. Al
ThurleS quarter sessions the other day
DEGREES were granted against thirty-siX
tenants on the Carbon estate who are
said to have banded themselves together
to pay no rent until the landlord con-
sents to sell at what they regard as a
fair price. Great excitement prevailed,
and the courthouse was guarded by a
large force of police. The movement APP
parently was initiated the preceding Sun
day A big meeting was held at Temple
more, where strong speeches were dellV-
cred by two or three local priests and
four members of parliament-Messrs
Kendall, O'Brien, Culinan, Flynn and
Reddy. Said Mr.. O'Brien: THE decks
must be cleared for action. Any beast
that could be seized under a distress war
rant or judgment must not be left on the
land. There was nothing more farcical
than leaving stock on the land to be seiz-
ed by the landlord. Every tenant must
make up his mind to eviction, If neces-
sary. There was nothing that frightened
a landlord SO much as the prospect of a
derelict estate on his hands and a hos
tile people all round"
Mr. Reddy asked why the people did not
turn away the sour faces of the grab
bier and grazier that infested the coun-
try" These men were standing in the
way Of q movement that was to wipe out
1.-The accursed nightmare of landlordism.
Mr. Cullinan, for his part. declared. amid
cheers. that If the landlords wanted to
fight Tipperary Tipperary would 'knock
spots off Them The more men that went
to jail the better it was for the cause.
When they had the priests at their side.
said the member, where was the beast
that would be low enough to say that
their cause was not a just one"'' None
of the orators referred to what was going
to happen to the tenants when they and
their families had been turned out On
the roadside. If past experience is to be
relied upon they would be likely to suffer
a good deal more than the landlords by
following the advice so freely given them.
Compensation Claims.
While devotees of the hazel are be-
ing urged to give Mr.. Birrell a chance,
the fruits of their activities are emerging
week by week in the shape of compen-
sation claims in the courts County Clare
in particular seems to have been the the
ater of lively events during the last two
or three months. Although at the recent
winter assiZes in Limerick only three
cases We're sent from the county, no less
than 123 outrages had been reported by
the police since the previous sittings. AT
Evening star., 1909-03-02

Ennis quarter sessions last week as many
as thirty-two claims for malicious injury
were listed, the total amount involved be-
ing close on $4,000.
The injuries complained of included flf-
teen cases of cattle driving and eight of
burning of houses or haystacks. Two
claims were in respect of the destruction
OF stone walls. one was for the knocking
down of a dwelling house and another
for cattle manning. Three members OF
the constabulary asked for compensation
for tire smashing of their bicycles.
At kiirush sessions nine claims were
put forward, aggregating $1,000. Thus in
Glare alone the damage alleged to have
been inflicted in the course of two or
three months of the anti-graZing cam
paign amounts to close on $1,000. In
Meath claims have been presented total
ing nearly 5000.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
PROTECTIVE POLICY IN JAPAN.
Empire Reported Planning New De-
parture in Tariff Duties.
Special Cahlegram To The Star.

sPttiai NdbleSratn me star
HONGkONG. March 2.-It is reported
on good authority that as soon as
Japan is able to revise her present
commercial treaNes in 1911 she is certain
20 put enormous protective duties on all
imported goods. There is no free trade
party in Japan; in fact. the bare idea of
such a thing is secuted from one end of
the country 10 the other. Up to the end
Of the nineteenth century the powers
treated Japan much as they still treat
China. Then Japan agreed with Great
Britain, France and Germany to fix a
tariff on the cheap imported goods and
10 keep it unaltered for twelve years;
this tariff amounted to about 10 per cent
all round
In 1911 this is certain to be Increased to
80 or 40 per cent, and already the Japa-
1eSe. IL anticipation of the change, are
putting up cotton and wooden mills in
order 10 make hay while the sun shines.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
SINN FEINS ARE VERY ACTIVE
ULTRA-IRISH SOCIETY WINS
MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION.
able Success, Notably in
Dublin.
Special Cahlecram to The Star.

Special Cahlecram to The Star.
LONDON March The society
known Sim Fein was very active dur
ing the recent Irish municipal elections
and its candidates met with considerable
success. In Dublin five out of the nine
put forward were returned ut the top o.
the nol. What this ultra-Irish organiza
ton stands for is clearly set forth in the
program for elective bodies" to which
the national council of the society re-
auested municipal candidates 10 sub
scribe.
First comes the re-esiablishment of the
independence of Ireland. This. apparent
~. Is to be effected by 1.-The non-recogni-
tion of the British parliament as invested
with constitutional moral authority to
legislate for Ireland, and the annual as
semby in Dublin of persons elected by
the voters OF Irish cities and counties,
ana delegates from the county, county
borough. urban and rural councils. and
poor law and harbor boards to devise
ana formulate measures for the benefit OF
the whole people
Other striking items are the withdrawal
of all voluntary support to the British
armed forces, the non-consumption. as far
as practicable. of articles paying duty 10
the British exchequer. the gradual intro
duction of Irish as the official Language
or protective system for Irish indus
tries and commerce by the combined ac-
tion of all local authorities directly re-
sponsible to the people.
Would Impose Duties.
Upon the general council of county
councils, or other national authority ap.
proved by the country, Sim Fein woult
impose the following. among other du.
ties: The establishment and maintenance
of an Irish consular service; the estab.
lishment of an Irish mercantile marine tc
facilitate direct trading with foreign
countries; the setting up of a nationa
bank and stock exchange; the creation OF
national civil service embracing EN-.
ployes of all local authorities: the con.
troll and management of fisheries. waste
lands and transit by rail. road and water
and the development OF mineral resources
There would also be national arbitra-
tion courts and national system of in
Surance; the teaching of Erse in schools
would be made compulsory: and for the
poorhouse system would be substituted
adequate outdoor relief TO the aged and
infirm. and the employment of the able
bodied on reproductive works.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
TRAFFIC.

The number OF tons OF freight moved on the
lines west Of Pittsburgh 0f.0;5. f4o. de-
crease OF IL. s6l .6S6. The numbrr of passengers
carried was 30 29l I63 decrease OF 200? $50
The gross earnings Of all lines east and west II
Pittsburgh for the year 1905 $ot4.33S
S3. S2; operating expenses. S2o3 eos 53 ~. and
net earnings. $40. 1;i3 2dI ~. n decrease in
earnings compa red with 1907 of ST.. 446, I'D u,
and decrease In net earnings Of 81 436. 2a1 So
There were 334 i29.541 OF freight moved
an the entire system. being decrease of 1u3,-
.Sl 2i1 tons. and l&2 2iI6.Ii9 passengers car
ried, a decrease of IL. .SS5, 1872
Evening star., 1909-03-02
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.

The amount Of Capital Expenditures during
the year on the Lines west OF Pittsburg for
construction. equipment and real estate was
$i.aSO, ,61635.
70 and improvements Of motive power and
equipment. the increase of yard, dock and other
terminal facilities: the construction OF second.
third and fourth tracks upon the Cleveland
and Pittsburgh. and the Pittsburgh: Cincinnati.
Chicago and ST Louis Railways. the elevation
of tracks in Chicago and the purchase Of addi-
tional real estate and right Of way.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
EQUITABLE CASE TO BE HEARD.
Supreme Court Directs Trial OF
Charges of Mismanagement.

The Supreme Court of the United States
yesterday reversed the decision of the
United States circuit court of appeals
for the second circuit, directing the cir
cult court for the southern district of
New York to hear the case of j. Wilcox
Brown against the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society involving charges of mis-
management.
The circuit court dismissed the case
on a demurrer.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
FUNDED DEBT.

There. was an increase of $39.3I2.on0 in the
amount of Consolidated Mortgage Bonds. ont
standing. due to the issue OF S59 94ooooo OF
those securities less SIS 900 of those maturing
lst May. 1913. which retired under the
Sinking Fund provisions of the mortgage On
your Balance Sheet are also carried S1.4IS21o
Of Trust Certificates guaranteed by your Com
pany in connection with the purchase of the
stock OF the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad Company and also the bonded debt of
the Bald Eagle Valley and Junction Railroads,
which have been absorbed.
Eight hundred aud forty-one thousand dollars
of the bonds issued under the General Mortgage
OF the United Railroad and Canal Companies OF
New Jersey and forming part of the S2ouOo
600 secured thereby. having matured 1st Sep
tember 1908. paid off and an equal amount
of four per cent bonds OF that datc. Iunliiiis
for forty wears was issued in lieu thereof under
tbp provisions of the mortgage.
Evening star., 1909-03-02

lied the creation of first general mortgage To
secure IL total issue Of SO 600 600 of bonds. Of
which a portion of series A. amounting To
81 OOOOO disposed of satisfactory
terms.
The Vandalia Railroad Company also author
lied the sale of $1.0O0.O0O Of its consolidated
mortgage four per cent bonds. Series r. and
applied the proceeds thereof to the redemption
of S1.t0S. 900 Of the seven per cent bonds of
The indianapolis and Vncennes Railroad Com
pany. one of its constituent companies. which
matured 1st February 1908. and toward con-
struction and equipment expenditures and other
capital requirements.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH.

The Pennsylvania Company acquired by pur-
chase during the year hall interest In Inc
stock of the Lake Erie and Pittsburgh Rail
way Company. which IS constructing ROAD
between Youngstown and LOrain Ohio.
In order TO provide for the retirement at ma
turity 1st August. 1908. of SljOoOoo of Ash
tab,lla and Pittsburg Railway six per cent
bonds and for construction expenditures and
other corporate purposes, the Pittsburgh, l"ungs-
town and Ashtabula Railway Company author
Evening star., 1909-03-02
During
Inauguration Week

IL you march. walk or are on your feet fortify
md care for your feet. Don't get footsore; get
Foot Ease the antiseptic powder to be shaken
nto the shoes You can walk for hours and not
iet tired IL you use ALIENS FOOT-EASE. II
always In demand for use In patent leather
ihocs. for dancing parties and for breaking in
lew shoes. Order &c package TODAY of any
iruggist and he ready TO forget you have feet
Turing Inauguration week. Sold everywhere
&C. Sample FREE by mail. Address Allen s.
)lmsted. lie Roy. N Y.
DON'T ACCEPT ANY SUBSTITUTE.
feo6 IT'S
Evening star., 1909-03-02

of the following gentlemen was appointe
to take such action as might be considered
necessary: ,Messrs. Joseph Thomson. Leo
Harwood Robert Topping. \. J. Thomas,
III. Slogan, G. T. Smith. ]. F.. Pickersgill.
J. Cassini and J. Marshall of the National
Sporting League: A. Skooen. 4. Hea-
thorne and W. J. Randall of the Turf
Guardian Society; three representatives
Of the Race Course BookmakerS AsSo-
citation and representatives of the Sports
man. Sporting Times and Daily Tele-
graph.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
Why.

Waste time in looking
around town for houses to
rent, apartments and rooms
for Inauguration? Do you
know that most of the ex-
listing vacancies are listed in
The Star?
Evening star., 1909-03-02
Thrift Without Ambition.

From the Saturday Review.
The thrifty Scotsman, Lord Rosebery's
ideal, spends laborious life in saving
two pounds to bury himself with: and
the really thrifty person rarely gets
bigger ideal than that into his head.
Evening star., 1909-03-02
SECURITIES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS.

Tho cost of the securities of other corpora
tions held by your Company. 3lst December,
1905 was $50. 09i. 1890. and the direct rev
cnue received therefrom during the year was
Sll 2S7 743.SS, being 4.S6 per cent upon The
cost thereof. The increase in cost is due TO
tl,e arnuisition Of the stock Of the New York,
philadelphia aud Norfolk Railroad Company.
and to the securities received from the Penn
sylvania Company account of Its contrbti'
Evening star., 1909-03-02
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