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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
SHOT HIMSELF IN SLEEP.
Octogenarian Dreamed That the
Villain Still Pursued.

you," shouted Bowman B. Seybert, aged
eighty as he slept in the Office chair OF
Redick's livery stable. .'Ill get you, .
he kept repeating, and. drawing heavy
revolver from his pocket. he began firing.
Two shots struck the office walls, and
as third hit his own head. Seybert
rolled from the chair and awoke from
a sleep to find himself on the floor bleed
ing At the first shots John Conrad, a
stable hand fed out a window. Seybert
says he was dreaming that he was pur-
sued by man who wanted to kill him
and that he fired in self-defense. His
wound is serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
DIED PROTESTING INNOCENCE.
Cried Shame on Christians" as He
Sat in Death Chair.

OSSINING. n. Y, February 23.-Carlo
Giro, convicted of the marder of Mrs.
Sophie L. Staber in Brooklyn last July,
was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison here
today protestins his innocence to the last
Just before the current was turned on
the condemned man murmured a prayer
and then cried:
Shame on you Christian people, who
put me to death when am not guiIty.'
Giro was convicted with Frederick
Schliemann of having shot and killed
Mrs. Staber during burglarious raid on
the Staber house. Schliemann was found
to have fired the actual shot which killed
the woman, but Giro was held equally
guilty. Schliemann Is still in the death
house awaiting execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
EARLY IN DISTRESS.
Alleged to Be Leper and Without
Means of Support.

NEW YORK. February 23.-John r.
Early. former United States infantryman,
whom the health authorities at Washing
ton and many physicians have branded as
leper, is destitute in this city with no
means of supporting his wife and two
children. DIR. l.. Duncan Bulkley of the
New York Skin and Cancer Hospital
who has stood by the unfortunate man
throughout the controversy, said last
night that Sarly's condition was pitiful
1t is p shame" said DR. Bulkley
that the public will not be convinced
that Early is not leper. Early has not
and never did have leprosy. II seems
that the first brand put upon him in
Washington is bound to stick and drive
poor Early to desperations Some one
should have courage enough to give him
employment"
DR.. Bulkley said that he would place
in touch with Early any one who was
desirous of aiding him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Both Sides Claiming Victory in
Nicaragua.
DEAD STREWN OVER FIELD
Casualties Placed at Eight Hundred
in Fighting Yesterday.
REBELS CAPTURE GRANADA
Gen. Chamorro Said to Have Evaded
Government Forces Sent Out
to Check Him.

NEW YORK. February 23.-The Herald
today publishes a despatch from San
Juan del Sur. Nicaragua, saying it is re-
ported from Managua that the insurgents
under Gen. Chamorro suffered a severe
defeat yesterday afternoon at the hands
of the government forces al Tisma, near
Tipitapa. The casualties on both sides
are placed at eight hundred
No confirmation of this reported en-
gagement yet has been received in New
York The land telegraph lines connect
ing San Juan del Sur with Managua were
severed for several hours yesterday, but
the restoration of communication was an
nOunced. late last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
NOTICE TO IRELAND
No Home Rule Bill This Ses-
sion, Says Asquith.
TEST VOTE TOMORROW
OPPOSITION Will Have Chance to Gust
New British Ministry.
SPEAKS FOR. TARIFF REFORM
Austen Chamberlain Moves an
Amendment to the Address in
Reply to Speech From Throne.

LONDON February 23-In the house
of commons today Premier Asquith, re-
plying to a question, stated definitely
that the government had no intention of
introducing a home rule for Ireland bill
during the present session.
Affairs political now appear likely to
simmer for some weeks until the matter
of finance is disposed of. unless the re-
volt of the advanced radicals spreads. 1t
is conceivable that the dissatisfaction in
Premier Asquiths Immediate party will
become so irksome as to drive the head
of the cabinet into a refusal to carry OH
the government, but this seems hardly
probable.
If any component parts of the govern
ment's majority desire to kick out the
ministry they will have an opportunity 10
do so tomorrow, when vote will be
taken on the unonist tariff reform
amendment to the address in reply to the
speech from the throne, which is now
being debated in the house of commons.
The O'Brienites and the Healyites are
expected to vote for the amendment, but
the Redmondites, though their convic-
tions, judging from their refusal to sup
port the governments free trade reSolu-
ton i'm the last parliament. are in favor
of tariff reform, probably will abstain
from voting, in which case the govern
ment majority is expected to be in the
neighborhood of thirty.
Tariff Reform Amendment.
In moving the tariff reform amendment
to the address in reply to the speech
from the throne in the house of COM
mons this afternoon Austen Chamberlain
made a plea for fiscal system that
should afford first a preference to home
productions, so as to give employment to
the people, and. second, preference to
British productions over seas to the end
that the empire might be more closely
consolidated
1.-The test of any fiscal system" he said.
lis the provision 1t makes for the COM
Portable subsistence of the largest num-
ber."
This he said. had been the object of
Great Britain's foreign competitors in
framing their tariffs. and it was high
time that the government took steps to
enable the people of Great Britain TO
compete with others on fair terms. No
tariff reformer desired a monopoly of the
British markets or to prevent the proper
regulation of prices between buyer and
seller.
Cause of American Trusts.
The situation in America is constantly
referred to- he continued, but they
have duties out of all comparison with
anything suggested here. 1t Is not the
American tariff that has preserved the
trusts in the United States, but the weak
ness of the central authority in America,
the great compleXity of state jurisdiction
and the inability of any public authority
to bring the law to bear successfully upon
them. So long as We remain a united
parliament we will have no such diff
cuties to affect us here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Rebels Reported Victorious.

Victories of immense Importance to the
insurgent arms in Nicaragua are. told IN
dispatches being received today at the
State Department.
Gen. Chamorro. with the main division
of the insurgent army. has completely
evaded the government forces sent out
to check him, and by a flank movement
has taken the city of Granada The
Chamorro family is very powerful there,
and the capture of the city is most i'm
portant.
1t is inferred that Gen. Estrada, once
believed to be going in the direction of
Greytown, is marching to make a juno
tion with Chamorro and attack Managua
The losses of government troops have
been terrific in the guerrilla warface
which has ragged for the last few days
Dispatches say that after the engage
ment of the 10Th scores Of unburied aead
lay upon the fields. The losses of the
provisional troops were slight.
Said to Be in Panic.
Complete disorder and panic are spread
through the Madrz troops and the gov
ernment All trains on the railroad east
of Managua have been abandoned, and
the line is only for military purposes. The
situation in the surrounding country is
becoming more serious for the govern
ment. The insurgents also recaptured the
government steamer Victoria on Lake
Managua.
Madrz. taking alarm at the spirit of
unrest among the populace, which has in
creased every day as ChamOrro's troops
have been advancing, has practically de-
clared a dictatorship over the depart
ments of Granada, Masaya and Carazo.
and appointed Julian Irias, Zelaya's prime
minister. in charge of them, with plenary
powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
TILLMAN MAKES PROGRESS.
Recovery, Barring Compli
cations. Believed to Be Assured.

Senator Benjamin r. Tillman of South
today, and barring complications IL is
believed his recovery is assured.
He spent a good night and his condi-
ton this morning showed renewed evil
dence OF the gradual abatement of the
paralysis and aphasia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Pedestrian Weston's Progress

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ. February %.
Edward Payson Weston spent last
night at Navajo. Ariz.. having covered
more than forty miles yesterday. and
left that station early this morning with
journey of thirty Eight miles planned
for today. Weston expects to reacn
Manuelito. n. NJ, before stopping for
the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Cause of American Trusts.
Bomb Kills Would-Be Assassin.

AMOY, China, February IA Japa-
nese was killed here today by the acci-
dental ignition of high explosive con
cealed in his clothing. 1t is suspected
that the man had planned an assassina-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
WANT PEARY'S PROOFS|
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE SEEKS
OFFICIAL REPORTS.
No Action on Measures Honoring
Explorer Until Papers Are
Forthcoming.

Peary's proofs must go before Congress,
in all probability, before any steps are
taken to reward him for his discovery
of the north pole.
Tee subcommittee of the House COM
mittee on naval affairs which has charge
of the various bills introduced on this
subject today adopted resolution call
ing on the Secretary OF Commerce and
Iabor-under whose jurisdiction Peary
was exploring in the arctic circle when
he dropped in on the pole-to submit TO
the subcommittee any official reports or
proofs that t~may have been turned in by
Pearv bearing on his discovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
CHINESE ENTER LASSA
DALAI LAMA FLEES TO INDIA
ON THEIR APPROACH.
Troops Meet With Little Resistance
on March to Capital of
Tibet.

CALCUTTA British India, February %.
Chinese troops today entered I.assa, the
capital of Tibet and the residence of the
Dalai Lama, the supreme head of the
Lamaist hierarchy. who. upon the APP
proach of the soldiers. fed with several
Of his ministers into India.
Serious trouble has been anticipated. ow-
ing to the action of the small Chinese
army which, marching from Sze-Chuen,
China. subdued eastern Tibet. levying con-
tributions on the Lama's people and show
ing no respect for the monasteries. The
Tibetans, resenting the desecration of
their holy places. petitioned the Chinese
foreign board praying that the Emperor
of China interfere in the interest of the
Buddhists.
The petition was dsregarded.
The Dalai Lama appealed to Lord Mimic
the viceroy of India, but the latter re-
fused to intervene. When the Chinese
troops were reported as moving from the
province of Khan ostensibly TO strengthen
the garrison at LasSa the Lama hastily
Quilted the capital and proceeded toward
Darjiling.
Appeal for Assistance.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
CALCUTTA, February 23.-The report
that Chinese troops entered Lassa from
the east, after subduing eastern Tibet
is confirmed. From all reports they met
with little resistance on their way to the
capital When the Dalai Lama learned
that the Chinese were advancing toward
the capital he sent mission to Calcutta
asking for assistance. but ii is under
stood that the viceroy of India refused
to intervene. The whereabouts of the
Dalai Lama and several Tibetan notables
who fled from Lassa and are supposed to
be on their way to India are unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Seeking Conclusive Proofs.

1t was explained by members of the sub
committee that the naval affairs commit
tee had merely general reports that
Peary had reached the pole, and wanted
to see something detailed, conclusive and
official before going on record or making
anv move to reward him. Consequently
no action was taken on the Hale and
Allen measures. proposing to retire Peary
with the rank and pay of a rear admiral
of the line: the Butler bill, suggesting
vote. of thanks and gold medal the
Bates bill, offering an annuity of 5000
for life or other measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
HEARING TUESDAY
District Committee to Take
Up Universal Transfers.
ALSO SUNDAY CLOSING BILL
Announcement Made at Close of To-
days Regular Meeting.
BILLS FAVORABLY ACTED ON
Measures Authorizing Overhead
Railroad Track and Water Street
Conduit Among Them.
District Committee Hearings.
Tuesday. March I, 10 a.m.-U nj
vcrsal transfer bill.
Tuesday, March 3. 10 a.m.-Sun-
day closing hill.

II was announced at the close of to-
days regular weekly meeting of the
House committee on the District of
Columbia that at 10 o'clock next Tues
day there will be a hearing on the bill
introduced by Representative Wiley of
New Jersey providing for universal
transfers in the District. This bill has
received the favorable recommendation
of the subcommittee on street railways,
streets and avenues. The hearing will
he open. the public invited. and the Dis
,trict Commissioners and representatives
of tine local street railway interests will
be invited TO give their views.
Tuesday morning, March 3. at 10
O'Clock there will be hearing before the
committee on the Johnston Sunday clos
iny bill. which also has received favor
able subcommitt report. This hearing
will likewise be open to the public. Rep
resentatives of interest to be affected by
the proposed legislation will be heard by
the committee. The Johnston bill has
already passed the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
War to the Knife.

Referring to the conference of the in
surgent senators at the Ten Eyck Hotel
to oppose Aids candidacy for president
pro tenn, at which Senator Conger made
his original charge against Aids, Mr.
Littleton said he proposed to call those
senators as witnesses.
Mr.. Littleton closed his address with
this challenge:
This is to be to the knife, and
knife 10 the hilt; and let the fittest sur
yive.'
The Senate then took a recess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Discusses Resignation.

In discussing his resignation Senator
Aids said that he had resigned as tenn
porary president of the senate because
he wanted to get on the same level before
the senate as Conger; that he did not want
to have the advantage over Conger of
being constitutional officer of the SEN
ate. The resignation was handed to the
senate clerk and it can be considered by
the senate in regular session at any time.
Just came down off my perch to fight
Conger man to man. was the way Sefa-
tor Aids put it.
In the event of the senate accepting the
resignation now, Senator Aids would
have to be reelected president pro tenn.
of the senate if he was declared not
guilty of the Conger charges and he saw
fit 10 place himself again before the sem
ate for the ma ioritY leadership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Attacks Bridge Companies.

At the opening today of Senator Aids
defense the senator's counsel, Mr.. Lit
tleton, charged that the. bridge COM
panies not only corrupted the little town
officers in this state, but that the trail
of their unspeakable villainy spread over
five cOmmonwealths," and he reminded
the senate that after they were indicted
for conspiracy i'll Boston President
Roosevelt appealed to Congress to curb
them.
In developing these charges LittIeton
produced copy of the famous "Cleve-
land agreement, by which the bridge
companies of New York, Pennsylvania.
Maryland. West Virginia, Kentucky,
Ohio, Indiana and Michigan planned in
1901 to pool their interests. He ex-
planned the methods of this pool and
produced private memoranda and books
to show in what way the loot" as he
called it, was divided. He read article
4 of the agreement, which provided
that in furnishing preliminary esti-
mates for bridges SO per cent shall be
added for profit" One-half Of this
profit went to the bidder in whose ter
ritory the bridge was constructed and
the rest was divided among the other
members of the pool who attended the
bidding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
ALLDS STEPS DOWN
Resigns as President Pro Tenn
of New York Senate.
SENATOR GIVES REASONS
Wants to Be on Equal Footing With
Conger in Fight.
PLATT'S NAME MENTIONED
PLATT'S NAME MENTIONED
Attorney Littleton Says Accused
Man Got Orders From Former
Republican Leader.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
ALBANY, n. Y, February Ex-senator
Jonathan P. Aids, who is charged by his
associate, Senator Conger with accept
ing money raised by bridge interests to
influence highway legislation. has resign
ed his office as temporary president of
the senate.
His action was announced by his coun-
sci, Martin w. Littleton, when Mr.. Little
ton arose to make his opening address for
the defense in the senate today.
Mr.. Littleton said that Senator Aids
had appreciated the fact his position as
majority leader and president pro tenn
made him a constitutional officer. the
same as lieutenant governor, and that il
guilty Impeachment proceedings would
have to follow. This would .necessitate
another trial. Mr.. Littleton added that
Senator Aids from the outset wanted a
fair and free trial, and to avoid giving
any of his associates any possible en-
barrassment he would eliminate himself
as their temporary president and let them
decide the case on its merits without
respect TO the office the accused. senator
had held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
To Forfeit Franchise.

II. x. 1904. introduced by Represen-
fatlve Clark Of Florida, directing the
District Commissioners to institute ju-
dlcial proceedings for the forfeiture of
the franchise Of the East Washington
Heights Traction Company.
H. r l3425, introduced by Represen-
tative Helm of Alabama. providing
that the street ear companies of the
District shall provide separate cars for
white and negro passengers.
II. X. 1850. introduced by Represent
tative Jones of Virginia. amending the
District code with reference to deeds
H. X. 14S25, INTRODUCED by Representa-
tive Pearre of Maryland authorizing
the District Commissioners to place the
names of certain persons on the fire
man pension rolls of the District
H. r. 1876, introduced by Represen-
tative Pearre of Maryland. for the re-
lease of Spencer Robert of the local po-
lice force
H. r.. 1852. introduced by Represen-
tative Pearre of Maryland to provide
for the grading and improving of Penn
sylvania avenue southeast from Bowen
road to the District line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Brings in Platt's Name.

Besides promising to show the Senate
that charge emanating from the bridge
interests was not worth considering. Mr.
Littleton told the senate that he would
show that his client acted as he did re-
garding the bridge bills IN 1901 on the
orders of Thomas C. PIatt. who at that
time was United States senator and rec
ognized leader of the republican party in
the state. kilograms and letters from
Platt were produced to show this. One
of these. dated April Is. 1901. and ad-
dressed TO Aids, read: please hold in
assembly committee on rules bills amend
Ing the highway law relative to the con-
struction of bridges until YOU receive a
letter from me-"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Bills Favorably Acted On.

4 number of bills were considered by
the District committee today. Some were
favorably reported and some were laid
on the table. Following are those meas
ures on which favorable action was taken.
and which now go on the calendar to
come up next District day, Monday. Feb
ruary IS:
Senate, 1864. 10 facilitate the use for
manufacturing purposes of square 32S.
This is the bill authorizing the laying
of line of railroads or switch from
square 500. across 18th street, into square
ing of conduit and pipe from square
:;2s under Water street. into the Potomac.
The committee acted favorably on this
bill as passed by the Senate, amending
1t. however. as to provide that the track
shall be at least eighteen feet Instead
of fourteen feet above the street, and
that the privilege shall pay franchise
tax of S100 year.
H. r. 11754. introduced by Representa-
tive Loudenslager Of New Jersey. author
szing the Commissioners to set aside for
street purposes so much of lot 16, in
Baer's subdivision of Grandy, now owned
hy the District, as lies within the line of
.cfh and Jackson streets, and TO sell or
exchange at a fair valuation so much
Of the lot in question as lies without the
limit of 10th street between Jackson and
kearney streets.
H. r. 17IH, introduced by Representa-
tive Olcott of New York. TO define and
prohibit panderins and 10 provide for its
punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23
Weather

Fair and colder tonight and
l Thursday: cold wave tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23

X11SI 011 11C0V11y 0uUIUcu.
The transit company has given Off
cial notice that the city will be held
responsible for all losses sustained by
the company by wreckage of its cars.
The Frankford line, opened today.
traverses part OF the Kensington district
in the northeast The first car was
started out at $50 am.
When it left the barn at Frankford
avenue and Bridge street il carried four
policemen, but no passengers When il
turned from Frankford avenue into
Kensington avenue jt was met by four
mounted policemen, who rode behind it
along that highway, which Mas been the
scene of much disorder. At every TWEEN
ty feet along the savenue stood a no
iiceman with a heavy riot club a yard
long.
Both sides of the street were we'll filled
with people. The great show Of police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-23

H. r. 134I3, amending the District ap-
preparation bill for the fiscal year 1902
by adding the following:
Every building, tent, space or area
where feats of horsemanship acrobat,
sports or theatrical performances are ex-
hibited. including shows or exhibition OF
horSemanship or craftsmanship or the
like, depicting tribal scenes, customs OIL
costumes. commonly known wild wes,
shows, and exhibitions dog and pony
shows shall be regarded as a circus. The
wild west shows shall pay tax of $50 a
day. dog and pony shows shall pay a
license tax of $40 day or so a week.
II. r 1SSlS, introduced by Represent
alive Andrus of Pennsylvania, authoriz-
ing the District Commissioners 10 pre-
pare a new highway plan for that por-
tion of the District bounded on the
south by the Broad Branch road. on the
east by Rock Creek Park, on the north
east by Utah avenue. on the north by
Northampton stree and on the north
west by Nebraska avenue, and TO in.
clude in this plan a new plan of the
Broad Branch road, from Nebraska ave
nue. TO Rock Creek Park.
ii. r. 20370, introduced by Represent
alive Smith OF Michigan, authorizing the
widening of 1st street northeast
H. r. 16.9l6. introduced by Represent
ative Hay of Virginia, authorizing the
abandonment of jefferson street north
west between 18th street and Colorado
avenue.
The following measures received un-
favorable action and were laid on the
table:
H. r. 17425, introduced by Represent
stive Pearre of Maryland, TO extend On.
tano place northwest.