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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08

this order permanent. By mutual agree
ment and at the suggestion Of Judge NC,
Pherson who desired to have a practical
test, the two-cent passenger rate law
was put into effect June IL, 1907, to
run three months. At the end of that
period DO h sides agreed to continue the
rate in effect, as the results obtained
had not been considered Sufnclent ana
the law is still being enforced.
After many delays the cases were finally
brought to trial before Judge Mcpherson.
Both sides presented long array O.!
fiEures to uphold their claims, some or
the most prominent railroad men. and at
torneys appearing either as experts or
counsel. The final arguments were
presented on January 20 last AT that
time Gov Herbert 8. Hadley, who, as at
torney general had begun the cases. spoke
for the state, Mr.. Hagerman made the
principal argument for the railroads., ana
a dozen other attorneys OF prominence
took part
The courtroom was crowded today with
lawyers and railroad men eager to hear
Judge McPherson's decision,
Effect Of Decision.
After the decision had been handed
down the views of the attorneys of both
sides Of the controversy We're sought as
to what immediate effect the opinion
would have While several railway at
torneys minated that the individ .ai
railroads would soon go back to the three
cent passenger rate, none was able to
state specifically that this would be done
or. Il done, when the action would be
taken. Frank Hagerman made the fol-
lowing statement for the various rail-
roads:
THE maximum freight laws have never
been enforced because temporary injunc-
tons were granted when they became ef-
fective. Therefore. the situation as to
them will in the future be the same as it
has been In the past. The two-cent-fare
law however. has been enforced. From
the decision of the court the state may
appeal to the Supreme Court of the
United States. Pending that appeal the
railroads will not be bound by the law.
and may at any time adopt and put in
force the old rate by publishing new
schedules required by law. 'Fhe state
law requires ten days notice OF an adj
vance in the state rate. the interstate
commerce law requires thirty days notice
of any change In the interstate rate.
What rate the railroads will adopt and
when it will be put in force, must, of
course. be determined by the traffic Of
ficials after they have carefully con-
sidered the text Of the decision
Will Affect other States.
The two-cent rate is the subject Of
DDncing litigation in Minnesota, South
Dakota. Nebraska and Kansas. 1t is not
conceivable that if the rate is confisca-
tory in Missouri it can be compensatory
in any Of such states What, If anything,
will be done In other states has not been
determined.
I'm view of the thorough Investigations
and the decisions in the Pennsylvania
and the Missouri cases, it is doubtful
whether any state will longer attempt to
keep in force a two-cent fare law. Okla
homa makes provision therefore In its
constitution which may be difficult to
change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
New ATTORNEY GENERAL BUSY
MR.. WICKERSHAM FORMALLY
APPEARS IN SUPREME COURT.
Receives Many Callers, Who Pay
Respects and Offer Congratula-
tions-Future Of Hoyt.

This vas a busy day for George W.
WickerSham OF New ork, the new At
torney General
| Bright and early Mr. Wickersham APP
peared at the Department Of Justice. and
after looking over the mail began receiv-
ing visitors They poured in by the dozen
| until IL o'clock. when Mr.. Wickersham
excused himself from callers until after
noon.
The Attorney General, accompanied by
Solicitor General Hoyt. at 11:30 o'clock
drove to the Capitol, where shortly after
IL o'clock Mr.. Wickersham was formally
presented to the Supreme Court 1t was
not the first time that Mr.. Wickersham
had appeared before the highest tribunal
it for many years. but his present alton
as Attorney General was necessary for
mality.
After Mr.. Hoyt had introduced his new
chief the clerk Of the court read Mr..
Understands commission, and Chief JUS
tice Fuller ordered it spread on the
minutes of the court.
During the afternoon Mr. Wickersham
received a number OF newspaper men
and more visitors who called to pay their
respects and offer congratulations.
Future Of Mr.. Hoyt.
No statement has been made as to the
course In regard 10 Henry NJ. Hoyt, who
has been solicitor general of the Depart
ment of Justice for a number of years.
and who is rated as one Of the ablest
men in the service. 1t was rumorcd that
Mr.. Hoyt was to go to the State Depart
ment as assistant secretary. but Congress
failed to create an additional assistant
secretaryshp. as desired by President
Taft and Secretary knox. Mr.. HOyt said
today he had no plans for the immediate
future.
81 will remain at the Department of
Justice" said the solicitor general. for
some Unexpectedly about thirty days
to assist Attorney General Wickersham
In getting in touch with the affairs Of
the department. After that 1 expect to
arrange to resume the practice of law"
The report that he was slated for some
other good position with the Taft admin
istration was mentioned to Mr.. HOyt.
IF you refer to the State Department.
he said, laughing. Congress put a stop
to such rumors by failing to create the
assistant secretaryship.
1t is possible that Congress will take
action in the matter during the coming
extra session. If the office Is created Mr..
Hoyt is expected to loom up strong for
the appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Director Foster Pleased.
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT

The deepening of the channel to the
dock OF the big marine railway at the
Alexandria shipyard, in advance Of re-
building the railway, has been completed.
This week reconstruction OF the cradle
on which vessels are hauled out for re-
pairs will be started.
Two or three weeks will be required to
complete this work. The railway will
then be in first-class order and ready to
haul out any sailing vessel that can come
UP the Potomac, and all the steamboats,.
except the big side-wheel steamer St.
John and the steamers Of the Norfolk and
Washington line.
The rebuilt railway will be a great con-
venience to steam vessel owners here.
who for a humber OF years have been
forced to send the boats to Baltimore or
Newport News whenever II was necessary
to paint them or to take them from the
water for any purpose.
The Alexandria marine railway was
constructed about twenty-five years ago.
When built ii was large enough to haul
out any sail or steam vessel plying on
the Potomac or Chesapeake bay. Now
there are six or seven steamers too large
for the cradle OF the railway to carry.
Capt Slye OF the steamer Queen Anne
and Capt Heed of the steamer Wake
field, which arrived here yesterday even
ing from the lower Potomac. report that
heavy fog covered the lower end OF the
river for several hours yesterday morn
ing and greatly interfered with move
The Queen Anne tied up for about two
hours in the Wicon1ico river waiting for
the fog to lift. The Wakefield was de-
layed about the same time In coming out
The mist was so thick that buoys ana
other channel marks could not be made
out forty feet away. In consequence OF
the bad weather and the, inability OF the
people down the river to reach the
wharves. freights on steamers were light
yesterday.
Heavy spring shipments OF land ferti-
lizers from Baltimore and Alexandra to
points on the lower Potomac have begun
By the middle Of the month steamers vii!
be carrying hundreds of bags OF material
to the farmers In Maryland and Virginia
on each trip.
The fertilizer from Baltimore is brought
by steamer to Alexandria and there
transferred to the boats from this city
for points In King George. Stafford and
Westmoreland counties, Virginia, where
the boats from Baltimore do not stop.
Arrived-Flattie Essex, at Alexandria.
point; tug Dixie. with tow OF coal-laden
barges from Baltimore; schooner Jane.
lumber from river point to the dealers:
tug Walter F. Meade, with a tow OF sand
river point; tug Camilla, with a tow from
lower river landings: sloop Daisy: at
Alexandria, to load for Pennington, Md.
Sailed-Schooner Ballard. light. for a
city; sloop Silver Spray. from Alexandria.
for river point to load: fattie Bertha
A.. light, for Mattox creek. to load lum-
Der for dealers here: schooner Sidonia
Curley. from Alexandria, with glass bot
ties for Norfolk: tug Resale. with tow
o lighters for Piscataway creek: bugeye
Stratford. light. for a down-river point to
load for this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08

Pittsburg Police Search for Users Of
Invention-stAidt to Crime"

1nvention-"Aid to Crime"
PITTSBURG, Pa, March S.-Users Of
the Maxim gun silencer had batter keep
away from Pittsburg. The ''silencer' is
not to be permitted to do business here.
The police department has already taken
action. and persons found In possession
OF q gun with the new device attached
will be sent as far as the law will permit
them to be sent.
The matter was brought to the notice
OF the department by q citizen, who
pointed out the almost unlimited Oppor-
tunites for crime presented In the use of
the "silencer'
supt. of Police Thomas A. McQuaide
says:
There is no question in my mind but
that the use Of the 'silencer' will prove
disastrous to the peace of every city
where precautions against it's use are not
taken. With a 'silencer' attached to his
revolver a thug Or murderer could stand
100 feet away from his victim, shoot
him and then make his escape without
fear Of detection.
revolver except to intimidate pedestrians.
The risk of shooting is too great; the dis
charge OF the weapon makes too much
noise and attracts too many people. But
with the silencer In use this would be DIFF
ferent"
Mr.. McQuaide says his men have been
instructed to be vigilant in searching out
users of the new contrivance. The pen
atty imposed by the Pennsylvania law il
fine. At present persons caught CARVING
concealed weapons are usually disposed az
with q short sentence to Jail or the work.
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
CRUSADE AGAINST CoRSETS.
Queen of Roumania Issues Manifesto
to Women and Girls.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN, March 8.-"Carmen SYLVIA"
the Queen Of Roumania, has initiated a
crusade against corsets by issuing a man.
ifesto to women and girls Of Europe. ap-
pealing to them to boycott this injurious
article of dress.
kilograms received from Bucharest
state that the queen appeals to woman 8
vanity and common sense. She points
out that the corset disfgures their nat
ural beauty. besides INJECTING serious In
fury to their health. She asks mothers
to instil in their daughters a profound
dislike Of the corset.
Carmen Sylva's" manifesto will be
widely circulated In dozen different Ian
guages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
SLEW TWO WITH ONE BULLET.
Negro Arrested for Double Murder
Committed In 1907.

NEW ORLEANS. March 8-Jesse
Clarke. a negro who with one bullet slew
two men at Amesville. La. just across
the river from New Orleans, two years
ago, has been arrested at Jennings. La.
Clarke's victims were q white man
named Richardson. who was the object
of the negroes attack. and a negro youth
who was standing near Richardson and
into whom the rifle bullet went after
passing through Richardson's body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Sending Messages Overland.
TO FOUND A NEW CITY.
Ameer of Afghanistan Selects Site
and Invites Settlers.


and Invites Settlers.
Special CablegFam TO The Star.
ALLAHABAD. March 8.-A report is
current that the Ameer of Afghanistan
intends to found a new city near Jellaia-
bad. OF late years there has been a great
increase in the population within the
walls of Jeliaiabad. and an extension has
frequently been considered: but the place
10 badly situated, with the Kabul river
on one side and a desert On the other,
and difficulties were connected with the
expansion.
1t is now stated that Habilullah Khan
has selected a site between the desert
of Nadaand Jellaiabad, on high ground
and has laid the foundation stone of the
first building there. Masons and stone
are being collected. and each local house
hold has been ordered to send one man
to work. The assistance of the state and
building materials are to be given to all
who voluntarily come to settle on the
new site. II is added that the city is TO
be named Habibabad. after its founder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
BET

erstwhile subjects Of the Ottoman empire
residing In this country want him i'm
mediately deposed as consul.
The delegation which called on the am
bassador yesterday was composed of five
men, headed by Eageed A. Sawawa. edi-
tor and owner Of Al-Kown Uhe Uni
verse;. a newspaper printed in the Arabic
language in New York city; 8. Daoud OF
1922 G street northwest, and NJ. SaInaha.
the last two named Syrians of this city.
The amba ssador said today that 1t Is
part Of his mission to this country to
right the wrongs committed by his prede-
cessors. He will in all probability send a
representative to New York in the very
near future to investigate the charges. e
the evidence proves trustworthy, it Is
said. Mun1i Bey will be forced to face
formal charges
Munji Bey has been the consul In New
York for eleven years. the petition rectes.
and all that time has treated those obliged
to deal with him in a manner most dis
pleasing and vexing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
News Briefs.

Some improvement Is shown In the con.
dition Of Sarah Orne Jewett, the author
eos. who Is critically Ill At her horne in
Boston. Her recovery Is still doubtful.
The York (Pa) Bridge Company has
paid to Mary J. and Frederick H. John
son. minor children Of Jacob H. johnson
|of Bloomsbury. $3.50 In settlement Of a
suit brought against the local corpora
ton for the death Of the father OF the
children.
]. W. Beckner. aged sixty. and his SON.
LAYTON, ased twenty-five. were attacked
by three unknown men while 9oing to
their home In Roanoke. Va. and assault
ed with knives. The elder man was stab
bed In the neck and the younger man was
stabbed several times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Man Stabbed In Alley Fight.

During a tight in Willow Tree alley
shortly after o'clock this afternoon Lo-
dorovo CoLoehi. twenty-eight years Of
age. Of $50 Maryland avenue southwest.
was stabbed In the left side by an un-
Identified man.
The ambulance Of the Emergency Hos
pital was summoned and he was conveyed
TO that institution. where It is stated his
condition Is serioua- The police are en-
deavoring to locate his assailant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
ASK REMOVAL OF NUM- BEY
PETITIONERS SAY CONSUL rs
INsoLENT AND ARROGANT.
Declare He Treats Those Who Deal
With Him in Manner Displsas-
ing and Vexing.

Munji Bey. Turkish consul at New York
city, will be removed from office il the
new Turkish ambassador needs the petit
ton presented to him yesterday by dele
cation Of prominent and representative
Syrians. They declare that the consul is
'insolent arrogant and continual graft
err" They say that 100000 subjects and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
EXPLOSION At DU PON1 WORKS
WILMINGToN MAN KILLED
SEVERAL INJURED.
Two Powder Mills Destroyed and
Nearby Houses Damaged by
the Conclusion.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILMINGTON. Del, March S.-A ter
rife explosion occurred at $50 o'clock this
morning at the Harglay yard of the du
Pont Powder Company, which resulted in
the death of George G.. Whitman Of Will
nainston and slight injuries to several
other persons, besides the destruction Of
two mills and other damage to the plant
and houses in the vicinity of the powder
works.
From what could be learned the explo-
sion originated in an experimental barrel
in what is known as the pressroom,
which set off large quantity OF powder
and the conclusion discharged grinding
mill nearby. One white man was at work
In the pressroom at the time, but no per-
son was in the grinding mill
The shocks caused much commotion in
the city, the windows in many houses
being broken and other damage being
done. In some houses doors were thrown
open and woodwork was damaged The
loss to the plant cannot be estimated at
this time, but it is not thought to be ex-
tensiVe.
Judges House Badly Damaged.
While nearly every house in the vic;n-
:ty of the powder works suffered from
the shock of the explosion. the residence
of Federal Judge Edward G.. Bradford
situated on a hill within two hundred
yards Of the exploded mills, was a spe.
cial victim.
Every window sash in Judge Bradford's
house was broken and twisted out o,
position. In addition all the doors were
thrown out of plumb, while the plaster.
Ing Of every room was broken
The interior of the house looked as
though 1t had been swept by q cyclone
Judge Bradford was in Philadelphia a,
The time Of the shake-up. None of the
occupants OF the house suffered injurs
beyond the shock of fright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Sandwiches for the Poor.

The American Salvation Army. Maj.
SmaIley in charge, has at its headquar-
tiers on John Marshall place a quantity
of sandwiches which the officers Of the
army desire to donate to the deserving
poor.
All applicants must call at the home,
as the officers have no way to effect a dis
tribution otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
sUsTAINs FRACTURE OF SKULL.
Unidentified Colored Woman in Crit
ical Condition.

An unknown colored woman about fifty
years of age was removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital about 1920 O'Clock this
morning suffering from q fracture at
the base of the skull, received by falling
from a street car at 9th and G streets
about > O'Clock this morning.
The woman wore a salt and pepper
skirt, long mixed brown coat and black
hat. Her condition is critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Lost His Life by Eneezing.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. March S.-The captain of a gov.
eminent fishery police boat At the mouth
Of the Loire lost his life by sneexing tho
other night He sneezed with such vio-
lence that his feet slipped on the FROST
covered deck. he fell overheard and was
drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Seventh Street Merchant Assigns.

Wolf Scheinman, clothier and furnisher
Of No TAI eth street northwest. filed an
assignment today for the benefit OF his
creditors 20 Samuel Talbert He lists his
debts at $3.e01.lS and claims assets Of
$l.406.35. Attorneys Wolf & Rosenberg
represent Mr.. Scheinman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
TRIAL SET FOR APRIL Ia.
John A.. Benson to Answer to Charge
Of Bribery.

John "A. Benson Of San Francisco, Cal.
who was acquitted last year on a charge
Of conspiracy in the famous land fraud
case, will have to face another jury in
this jurisdiction on charge Of bribery.
Justice Gould today designated April IL
as the date Of the commencement Of the
trial.
Benson is charged with the bribery Of
two clerks in the general land Office in
1904 for the purpose of securing the ap-
prevail Of various school land selections
in Oregon and California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08

Joseph B. Foraker, former United States
senator from Ohio. has indicated that he
fully approves President Taft's views on
the negro question outlined In his inaugu-
raj address.
IF 1 correctly understand what he
said" commented Mr.. Foraker. "he real
ICES fully the serious character Of this
question and intends to do all In his
power to bring about just solution Of
it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
Young Bull Injuries Four In Paris.

PARIS. March S.-A young bull escaped
from the cattle market yesterday and
ran wildly through the streets. Before he
was killed he had seriously injured four
policemen. After a long chase he was
brought down with a fusillade from re-
volverO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
To Hold on to speaksrship.

Contradictory to this latter report was
the assurance from close confidantS of
Speaker Shurtlen that even II he should
be elected to the United States Senate
he would remain as speaker Of the house
until the end of the present session.
In spite Of these pro-Shurtien stories,
it is asserted at the headquarters Of
former Senator Albert J. Hopkins that
he goes to Springfield with the utmost
confidence that he will be reelected SEN
ator within week. and that such q
proceeding will be eminentiy pleasing to
those having authority at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-08
PLAN TO ELECT SHuRTLEFI
FEATURE OF PROGRAM IN ILL.
NOIS SENAToRSHIP.
Movement for Election of Speaker
on Thursday-senator Hopkins
Confident of Victory.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, March S.-An effort to elect
Speaker Ed ShurtleH as United States
Senator from Illinois Is the underlined at
traction and feature of the legislative
program at Springfield for next Thurs
day.
From what became known ia Chicago
today, after a series of conferences. in
which every leader Of prominence parti-
cipated. both republican and democratic,
the much reiterated prophecy of a fusion
between democrats and Shurtlef repub-
Leans becomes distinct possibility.
Rumors had it that majority OF the
administration element in the House may
manifest little opposition to the program,
of choosing Speaker Shurtlen for the
Hnnkins VACANCY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28

Tho DOCTORS idea WIS tmmedi.
ately carried out aud the lines con.
nected ny o'clock everything
was ready. Johnson was stationed
In the powder magnzino. In charge
OF the cord which held the bait.
Now said Clawbonny 20 HIS
companions. load your guns. IN
case our aasailanta are not killed..
stand beside Johnson, and tho
moment tho explosion Ia over rush
out"
"All right" said AltRmont.
We have done all we can 20
uai" g
Hatteraa. Altamont aud Bell 70
paired to tho powder magazine,
while the doctor remained alone
beside the pile,
Soon he heard Iohnaon'a voice
Ia the distance calling out
"Ready."
IAN right. WAS the reply.
Johnson pulled the rQpe that
brought the body Of the FOX on tor
the ice. The next minute the bearl
had eagerly rushed to seike the
booty.
Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
THIS OLD WORLD IS
i, UP AGAINST IT SURE
ny usi,sa .s..l

q Ony uHiied Tse.sl
ROME. sseit 2s NJ Barnum. the
Aotod astronomer, today predicted
violent seismic disturbances for this
week and Expressed his belief that
me Hpot on tho sun. the largest ever
seen, waH responsible for tho cleo.
trio phenomena which interrupted