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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
SWIMMERS TO COMPETE.
High School Boys to Race for Cup
and Medals.

CHICAGO, November 26-High school
swimmers will have their innings in the
Illinois Athletic Club December s, &C
cording to an announcement made by
w. G. Uffendell, the new chairman of
the athletic committee. last night. An
interscholastic swimming meet is to be
given on that date by the club. and it will
be carried along in future years as an
annual event.
The event will be open to every high
school student in this section of the coun-
try, and Invitations will be sent out to
all the schools early next week.
A large silver loving cup will be put
up as first prize. going to the swimmer
who makes the largest number Of points
The winner will retain the cup perma-
nently. as provision has been made for
the purchase of a new cup each year. In
addition. gold, silver and bronze medals
will be awarded swimmers who finish
first. second and third, respectively
The feature event of the meet is to be
the four-n1an relay race between the
schools, for which an attractive prize is
to be offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
BISHOP REl|NQU|SHES
DIOCESAN AUTHORITY
With Exceptions Noted, Duties
DevoIved Upon Bishop Co.
adjutor Mackay-Smith.

PHILADELPHIA, November 26.-In a
letter made public here today the Ri.
Rev. OH w. Whitaker. the agcu' bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of
Pennsylvania, places the ecclesiastical
authority Of the diocese in the hands of
Bishop-Coadjutor Mackay Smith, who
came here from Washington, D. c. Bishop
Whitaker. however, reserves for himself
authority in five things, which he speci-
fled. They are:
In making appointments for visitations
to administer the rite of confirmation.
In all matters arising under canons one
to ght. inclusive, of the general canons.
the same relating to postulants and candi-
dates for holy orders.
In all matters arising under canon
thirty-eight Of the general canons, the
same being entitled "Of the solemniza-
ton of matrimony."
In receiving notification of the name of
any clergyman whom it is proposed to
elect rector of any parish, as provided
for in section 2, canon IA, of the gen.
eral canons.
In making appointments of ministers
to be In charge of organized parishes in
the diocese where such parishes receive
aid from the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
H. M. YERRINGTON DEAD.
Pioneer Railroad Man Who Became q
Millionaire.

CARSON, New, November 26.-One of
the last line Of old Nevada pioneers and
empire builders who made western history
In the days of the Comstock Mother lode,
II. M. Warrington. superintendent OF the
Virginia and Truckee railroad, died in his
home yesterday. He was eighty-two
years old and had been in active service
until few weeks ago. Death was due to
old age and general breakdown in
health.
In the early days Warrington was asso-
ciated with the late Darius O. Mills, John
w. Mackay and Senator William Sharon.
all of whom made millions in mining OPP
Grafton. With Sharon and Mills he con-
structed the Virginia and Truckee road,
over which supplies were hauled to Vir-
ginia City.
In 1872 Warrington was given general
supervision of the Virginia and Truckee
road. His greatest pride was in the fact
that in nearly forty years of his service
as head of the road not one passenger
had been killed.
Warrington was the only one of the men
who had made their fortunes in Nevada
who remained resident of the state
throughout his life. He left a large es-
tate, most of which is in Nevada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
FRENCH LABOR LEADER
INCURS DEATH PENALTY
Secretary of Coal Handlers Union
Convicted of melting
Murder.

PARIS, November ga jury in the
court Of assizes at Rouen today I'M
posed the death penalty upon Secretary
Durand Of the Coal Handlers Union,
who was convicted Of instigating the
murder Of Foreman Donge during the
strike on the docks at Havre in Sep
TENDER. Donge abandoned his COM
rades and returned to work. Soon
afterward he was beaten to death in
Che streets.
The actual participants in the crime
were condemned to terms of from eight
to fifteen years Imprisonment. at hard
labor.
The evidence introduced showed tina,
on the day preceding the murder Secre-
tary Durand introduced a motion ito get
rid of Denge' and that the union adopt
ed the motion with but single dissent
ing voice
The leaders of the general confedera-
ton of labor in Paris charge that the
verdict was inspired by Premier Brands
recent attitude toward trades unions, and
have called public meeting to protest
against the sentences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
TO LEAVE FORT McHENRY.
Artillery Companies to Be Trans
ferred to Other Posts.

Arrangements are being made for the
transfer of the Coast Artillery companies
now stationed at historic Fort McHenry,
near Baltimore, to other posts. 1t Is
thought that the transfer will be made
early next spring. Fort McHenry is no
longer suitable for u Coast Artillery sta
ton. 1t has no armament, and the troops
stationed there are loaded into a boat
every morning and taken TO Fort Arn-
istead to be drilled.
This Is q costly procedure and affords
the troops little opportunity for train
ing. The government has no intention.
however. OF abandoning the birthplace
Of the national air, THE Star Spaugied
Banner There have been a number
of novel suggestions as to what should
be done with the old fortification, but
none has yet met with the approval of
the War Department. Patriotic citizens
at Baltimore have suggested that q flag
be kept flying over the old fertilization
night and day. 1t is proposed to illu-
inmate the flag at night with a search
light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Sample Want Help
Advertisement

GIRL for general housework; three In
family: no cooking: $l2. 1850 Meridian
street northwest.
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IMMIGRATION PHASES
BEFORE COMMISSION
National Board in Session at the
Capitol Going Over
It's Work.

The United States immigration COM
mission. which was criticized at the last
session OF Congress because OF the
amount Of money spent by its members
in pursuing their inquiries abroad, was
in session at the Capitol today. The
meetings will continue for two weeks
and during that time it is expected
that the final reports of the body, which
will be contained in forty volumes, will
be edited and approved.
Ready for Report.
Some Of the subjects on which re-
ports are ready are Causes Of 1mmi-
grafton" 1.-THE Activities of the Imnli-
grant in America" Process of Assimi-
lation." Progress Of the Immigrant In
dustrially and Politically" criminal
ity." Insanity" white Slave Traffic, -
Contract Labor" "Padrone System
and "Peonage."
The members of the commission are
senator William p. Dillingham;, chair
man: Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Representative Benjamin f. Howell
Represenative John l.. Burnett, Jere-
miah W. jerks of Cornell University.
Senator LIE Roy Percy, Representative
William s. Bennett, Charles p Neill and
William r. Wheeler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
WESTERN MINERS CHARTER UP
American Federation of Labor Nav
Meet in Atlanta Next Time.

ST. LOUIS. November 26.-The last
session Of the American Federation of
Labor's annual convention began three
hours before the regular meeting time
today, as the delegates wanted to COM
plete their work before the time set
for adjournment.
The big question before the conven-
ton was the application of the West
ern Federation Of Miners for a charter
President Gompers' decision on a point
Of law will allow or refuse the charter
The machinists have announced that
if the western miners are admitted,
with Jurisdiction over the machinists,
they will withdraw from the American
Federation.
The nominating committee is expect
ed to report in favor Of the present
officers. Atlanta seems to be favored
for the next convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
News Briefs.

John C. Mainen, a member of widely
connected family in southwestern Virginia,
died in Knoxville. Tenn. Friday of cam
Ger of the stomach. He was sixty years
old, and for many years was connected
with the Norfolk and Western railroad at
Bristol
Robert H. Crockett, eighty-six Years
Diapers Valley. Wythe county, Va, Fri
day. Mr.. Crockett was once one of the
best known men In southwest Virginia
and represented his county in the legisfa,
tufe.
Mrs. Martha Cooper, widow OF Col.
disease when she went into the barE on
her farm at Capon Bridge. Hampshire
county. w. Va, to get chicken feed Fri
day. She was eighty years old. and a
member Of the pioneer Nixon family of
that county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
FLIES DISTRESS SIGNAL.
Schooner in Gale Unable to Enter
Delaware Breakwater.

PHILADELPHIA, November 26.-Fly-
ing signal of distress in it's rigging
the schooner Charles w. Alcott from
New London for Virginia port, tried
unsuccessfully in fifty-mile gale today
to enter the Delaware breakwater, and
afterward sailed south. Capt Cranmer
of the schooner probably will try to enter
the harbor at Assateague. Va.
A heavy gale has prevailed off the coast
for the last few days, and the Alcott
evidently met the worst of it. The
schooner's foremost was broken off when
1t was sighted at the breakwater, and
it had broken gait and topmast. The
AlcOtt, which carries a crew of eight
men. is expected to reach Assateague un-
assisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Made a Federal Judge.
K0MURA'S HEALTH BAD.
Japanese Premier May Be Compelled
to Resign His Office.

VICTORIA, B. c., November 26.-Count
komura's health. according to Japanese
papers received today, is such that his
resignation as prime minister. notwith-
standing denials, is expected at any time
Numerous suggestions are made as to a
probable successor. the names of Baron
kato and Baron Motono being suggested
The Muaini Chi Dempo says:
Count komura's health is believed to
be in such a state that 1t is extremely
unwise for him to remain in offlcial serv-
ice any longer"
When he underwent surgical opera
ton a few weeks ago the physicians
thought the count would recover quickly.
but II is feared the operation was too
great tax on his strength. The opera
lion, it is said, was not successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
INSURANCE MEN CONVICTED.
Guilty of Raising Rates in Disregard
Of Rights Of the Public.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, November &C.
twenty officers and committeeman of
the Southeastern Underwriters Associa-
ton were found guilty of "maliciously
and In wanton disregard Of the rights
of the public increasing the rates for
fire insurance in the city OF Newport
News and were fined $500 each by a
jury in the corporation court last night
The verdict was returned after a trial
lasting one month and seven days.
The men convicted are A. H. Harris,
L. r. Warren. William r. Robbins, E. H.
Jones and A. M. Travers Of Richmond;
B. A. Hamlin of Danville, w. R. Pres
colt, A. B. Andrews Daniel B. Harris,
Guy Carpenter, George H. Collins, A. L..
Brooks. r. N. Hughes. r. r. Caldwell,
j. S. Middleton and III. NJ. Tanner of At
lanta, Ga; Dana Blackmar of Column
bus, Ohio; H. C. Hare Of Jacksonville,
Fla, and r. ). Smith of Charlotte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
ONE VOTE FOR ROCKEFELLER.
Millionaire Chosen by New Yorl
Voter for Supreme Court Bench.

NEW YORK, November 26.-The last
winnowfng of the election returns, COM
pletcd today, shows that John D. Rookie
feiler received one vote yesterday for JUS
tice of the state supreme court i'm the
thirty-fourth assembly district Another
clector cast one vote for the late Rus.
sell Sage to be lieutenant governor.
For secretary Of state John Mitchell.
formerly president of the United Mine
Workers. and Samuel Gompers. president
Of the American Federation of Labor
also received one vote each. Charles f.
Murphy, leader Of Tammany Hall, got
one vote for state treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Vessel Four Months at Sea.

PENSACOLA, Fla, November 26.-After
having been given up for lost. the barge
Marie. which sailed from this tort four
months ago for Buenos Aires. has arrived
at her destination. according to cable ad-
vices received here last night by her own.
ers. The vessel, II was stated, encoun-
tered adverse winds and was several
times blown far out Of her course. Tho
water supply gave out and the crew was
I'm a furnishing condition when - steamer
was encountered. The Marie carried q
cargo Of lumber.
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BANKERS ARE BOUND OVER.
Officers Of Failed Kansas Institution
Held for the Grand jury.

ARKANSAS City, Kan, November
26-N. D. Saunders and William a.
Wilson of Kansas City. Mo-; G. L..
Brown, G. T. Bacastow and Thomas
Baird Of this place were bound over
to the district court today for trial
The men are former officers and d.
rectors Of the Citizens and Farmers
State Bank of Arkansas City, which
failed two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

CORDOVA, Alaska. November 20
Fears of loss Of life In the glacial flood
which swept down the Boring river were
ailayed when further reports were re-
ooived today from katalla saying that
searching parties had failed to find any
thing to indicate that fatalities had re-
suited.
The water subsidized with great rapidity
and today the Boring river assumed its
normal condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
ISSUE OF HOLDING STOCK.
Massachusetts, Railroad Commission
Permits It.

BOSTON, November 26.-An issue of
$50, or, 600 Of preferred stock by the Bos-
ton Holding Company, a corporation that
serves as the connecting link between the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
and the Boston and Maine railroads, was
authorized today by the Massachusetts,
railroad commission.
The proceeds will be used in retiring
practically a like amount of debenture
bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
AMERICAN WINS BIG RACE.
Manchester November Handicap
Goes to L. Winan's the Valet.

MANCHESTER, England, November 90
The fiat racing season closed today with
an American winning the last big event.
The Manchester November handicap of
100 sovereigns, for three-year-old and
UP. distance the cup course, one mile and
one-half. was won by L. Winan's The
Valet. Anchora was second and Accurate
third. There were eighteen starters. Con-
trary to custom in recent years Danny
Maher. the American jockey, has to be
satisfied with second place in the jockey
championship. He has 126 successful
mounts against Jockey Wootten's 137.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Chief Witness in Bribery Trial.

YAZOO CITY, Miss, November 26.-ln
the Dulaney bribery trial today State
Senator Bilbo. who brought lie cha. ges
against Dulaney, again occupied the wit
hess stand at the opening OF court The
question under discussion when court met
today was whether the defense should be
allowed to bring in on cross-exainina ton
incidents connected with Senator Bilbo' S
official conduct prior to the trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
B1NNS BARS USE OF NAME.
Injunction Granted Him Against
Moving Picture Firm.

NEW YORK, November 25-Protection
against the use Of his name for advertis.
ing purposes was granted by the appellate
division of the supreme court today to
Jack" Binns, the wireless operator, whose
&c. Q. d. message called help to the
sinking steamship Republic.
An order was issued restraining a NOV
ing picture firm from using Binns' name
ON films portraying the wreck of the ves-
sci.
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Working Hard on His Message.
Former Chancellor Andrews III.

LINCOLN, Neb., November 26.-Since his
return several weeks ago fro I an extend
ed foreign tour f. Benjamin Andrews. for
mer chancellor of the University Of Ne
braska, has been a patient in local
sanitarium. His condition, it was learned
last night. is not improved and his friends
are concerned over what is regarded as a
critical ailment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
sUsTAINS MAHOOL'S CLAIM.
Police Census Gives Baltimore Pop
lation Above Cleveland's.

BALTIMORE. November 26.-The popu-
lation of Baltimore, according to a police
census just completed, is approximately
1861 OO. The federal census taken last
spring placed it at 50s.4sS. RELOCATING
Baltimore to seventh position in point
Of population, Cleveland taking it's place
with $50. 663 inhabitants.
The police recount was made at the in
stance of Mayor Mahool, who questioned
the accuracy of the federal enumeration
and had tried unsuccessfully to have a
new census taken by the national bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Coffee Cargo Saved From Wreck.

NEW ORLEANS, November IA spe-
cial from Havana says: The steamer
Crown Prince, bound from Brazil to New
Orleans and wrecked off Cape San An
tonic October 16. is rapidly breaking UP.
From her forward hold has been taken
$1,000 bags of coffee, untOuche0 by the
salt water. The remaining 5000 bags are
a total loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Burglars Blast Wrecks Bank Safe

RICHMOND, Me-, November 26.-The
First National Bank was entered by
burglars early today. and the vault
was blown.
The safe door was forced into such
a position that the bank officials were
unable to reach the cash box for sew
eral hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Boys Die Trying to Save Sister.

NORTON. Va, November 26.-While
searching through the flames for their lit.
tie sister. whom they believed to be in
their burning home. two little sons of ].
II. Robins met death yesterday. When
found by rescuers the boys were SO
severely burned that death quickly re-
suited. The sister was saved. The fire
was due to an explosion of powder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Madero Not in Mexico.
Thinks Revolt's Climax Passed.

Tranquility prevails throughout the
northern part of Mexico, according to
advices received at the State Department
today. Philip c. Hanna, United states
consul general at Monterey, telegraphed
the department that he had received word
from the consuls in that portion of the
republic which showed that erything
was quiet.
AS the flames of revolution have shown
their principal menace in the northern
states of Mexico, officials here are in
clined to believe that the climax Of the
revolt has passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

LEAvENWORTH, Kan, November
26.-Gen. J. Franklin Bell. former chief
Of staff of the United States Army, and
who is visiting friends at Fort
Leavenworth, yesterday led the young
err officers at the post in a ten-mile
steeplechase race. Gen. Bell set fast
pace that taxed the rest to keep up
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Funeral of Ray E. Middaugh.

Funeral services for Ray e. Middaugh
were held at the residence, 24U5 LIST street
northwest, at o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. w. L. Lynn, pastor of Gorsuch NJ.
f. Church, and Rev. Frank T. Benson,
pastor of Rhode Island Avenue NJ p.
Church, officiated. The interment was In
Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
PAROLED FROM PRISON.
Washington Man Released From
Penitentiary Under New Law.

LEAFENWORTH. Kan, November %.
Rudolph Bailey Of Washington, d c.,
sentenced June %, 1900 to thirty years
imprisonment in the penitentiary here for
assault on a woman, will be the first con-
vict to be paroled under the new law.
The warden will release him tomorrow
morning.
Nine other men imprisoned at Leaven-
worth have been recommended for release
on parole. with the approval of the At
torney General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

LEBANON. Ohio. November 26.--Robert
Cook, who has conducted q stefe at Fos-
ter. q small village six miles southwest Of
this place. was burned to death while
walking In his sleep last night. His night
clothes were igpited from = candle which
be lighted. He was cighty-three years
ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Queen m Of Typhoid Fever.

BRUSSELS. November 26.-Bulletins Is
sued by the attending physicians today
indicate that the condition Of. Queen
Elizabeth Is improving. 1t Is understoo0
that she is suffering from typhoid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

The two-year-old daughter of Matthias
r. Swain, at Duckwalls, between Han.
cock, Nd, and Berkeley Springs, fell into
a bucket Of hot water and died from
scalds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Prof. Oscar Sillig Dead.

GENEVA. Switzerland, November 26.-
Prof Oscar Sillig, the noted educator
died today,
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Moving Picture Theater Burned.

WARWICK, r. J., November o.
Thornton's Theater at River Point was
burned early today. causing a loss esti-
mated at $4,000. Besides a moving pic
ture theater. the structure contained an
armory, a saloon ana q store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

A Want advertise
ment like the above
costs but IS cents an in
sertion in The Star. IF
you are in need of a girl
place an advertisement
in The Star and you
will get results. The
best servant girls read
The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

CLEVELAND, Ohio, November 90
Judge r. w. Tayler of the United States
court died at 1:55 this morning. Judge
Taylers death came at the end of a
period of Inconsistencies lasting from
the time that he fell from a paralytic
stroke while entering a charity entertain
ment early last night.
Formerly Member Of Congress.
Robert Walker Tayler is we'll remem-
bered here in the National Capital. where
he lived while serving as a member of
the House of Representatives in the Fifty
fourth. F'ifty-f1fth, Fifty-sixth and Fifty
seventh Congresses. He was renominated
as candidate for the Fifty-eightht Con-
gress, but declined to run again.
Mr.. Tayler was born at Youngstown,
Ohio. November 26. 1852. He graduated
from Western Reserve College in June,
1872. and in the fall of that year COM
menced teaching in the high school at
New Lisbon. now Lisbon. He was super
intendent Of schools in 1873 and 1874.
From January, 1875. to November, 1876,
Mr.. Tayler was editor of the Buckeye
State. a newspaper, at Lisbon. He was
admitted to the bar In 1877, elected prose-
cutting attorney for Columbiana county
In 1880 and reelected in 1882, serving un-
ill January, 1885,
Prosecuted Brigham Roberts.
Mr.. Tayler's most conspicuous service
while in the House was in connection
with his conduct of the case of Brigham
III. Roberts Of Utah, whose right to seat
was opposed on the ground that he was
q polygamist. Mr.. Tayler was chairman
Of the committee on elections and
brought in report recommending the
unseating Of Roberts.
This was I'm 1900. and the affair attract
ed widespread attention and aroused
much bitter feel ng. Roberts made no
concealment of having three wives, but
pleaded that the relationship was entered
into before polygamy was prohibiLed. The
House voted January lJ and by a vote
Of 28s to 80 1t excluded Roberts from his
seat
Made a Federal Judge.
After retiring from Congress Judge
Tayler. whose legal abilities were highly
esteemed. was appointed on the federal
bench in the Ohio Jurisdiction. Since his
appointed to the bench, Judge Tayler
had become widely known as an arbi-
traitor in Industrial disputes. and in tina.
capacity settled the 1ong-standlng street
railway war In Cleveland.
Prior to the recent gubernatorial elec-
ton he was asked to enter the field as
candidate against Gov. Harmon, but
declined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Washington Firemen at Chillum Fire

No. % engine company responded to a
call this morning from Chillum. Md, and
found q blaze in the store of o. r. Moore,
Riggs road. The fire was caused by a de-
fective flue. About $25 damage resulted.