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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
H0LSTLAW, ON STAND,
TELLS OF CONFESSION
Declares, at Lorimer Inquiry,
That He Made It as a
Matter of Duty.

CHICAGO, September 29.-When the
Lorimer investigating committee conven-
ed today State Senator D. w. Holsrlaw
was recalled to the witness stand for
further cross-examination.
The first question touched the expert
ences of the witness before the grand
jury OF Sangamon county, where he was
charged with completely in bribery in con-
nection with the purchase of furniture
for the statehOuse at Springfield. Wit
ness admitted that the grand jury in
dicted him on charge of perjury grow
ing out of his testimony concerning the
furniture purchases.
Signing Of Confession.
After much argument as to relevancy.
witness testified that he was sent by the
sheriff after his indictment to Attorneys
Fitzgerald and Gillespie of Springfield
These lawyers, he said. drew up a con-
fession which he signed. He was indict-
ed May %. 1870 he said, and made his
confession the following day, after which
the indictment against him was quashed
The Quashing of the Indictment Mr..
Holstlaw declared, was pursuant to a
promise that it would be his reward for
testifying truthfully to what he knew
about the vote for Mr.. Lorimer
Attorney Hanecy, representing Senator
Lorimer, sought to show by the witness
that the promise of immunity on the per-
jury charge was made before the charge
was formally made In a true BILL but
Chairman Burrows checked this line of
testimony. The state senator said he had
never been indicted in connection with the
Lorimer election. He declared that his
confession. signed at Springfield, was true
and that he had made it as a matter of
duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Fisherman Perforated by Bull
let Meant for Oyster Pirates.
VIRGINIAN CREWS AIM BAD
Dredgers Were Mark of Patrol Boat
James River.
FOR OVERSIGHT THEIR RANGE
William e. Raab in a Critical Con-
dition With Many Perforations
in Body.

Punctured in a dozen places by one
bullet that hit him in the back. passed
through his intestines. issuing from the
abdomen to go through his thigh, and
lodge in the calf of his leg, William
+. Raab, the victim of the overzealousness
of man-hunting, but bad craftsmanship,
aboard the Virginia state police boat
James River, lies today in a critical con-
dition in Providence Hospital.
The Virginia river police boat crew.
which did the shooting. were aiming at
oyster pirates, lawlessly dredging near
Colonial Beach yesterday. The gun
charge far overhit its mark and hit the
wrong man, supposedly well beyond
range
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
GOOD ROADS DISCUSSED.
Convention Receives Resolutions
From Committee.

ST LOUIS September 29.-Recom-
mendations to the resolutions committee
were made at this mornings session Of
the national good roads convention.
These included ways and means of OBJ
tanning federal appropriations for the
Of public high roads and main
trunk roads. to be rebuilt in cooperation
with state aid. and organization OF bodies
report tomorrow.
The nominating committee will decide
on the next meeting place tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
UNITED STATES THEIR GOAL.
Number of Germans Who Came Here
Last Year Was 1880.

To the big army Of German immigrants
America was the chief goal Of attraction
last year. According to Deputy Consul
General Bywater. at Dresden. 1880 of
the 24,921 men and women leaving Ger
many journeyed to the United States.
The flood tide toward this country il
steadily growing, statistics showing that
the number Of Immigrants from Germany
last year increased more ths& 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Stolen Royal Gifts Recovered.

WINNIPEG, Man.. Setember 23.-Tne
police announced today that among the
Jewels of the Countess of Antrim, stolen
three weeks ago and recovered yester-
day, was q diamond brooch given the
countess by the late Queen Victoria. and
rings given her by the Czarina OF Rus
sia and tho Queen Of Norway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
GIFTS OF $2,398,291
TO YALE DURING YEAR
Report of New Treasurer
Shows University Has Been
Enjoying Prosperity.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. September b
Total gifts to both income and principal
of the university finances, amounting to
81, 39s. 291, are shown in the first annual
report of the new treasurer of Yale
University, George ParmIey Day, made
public today, compared with S1,25O 9s2
for the previous year.
Additions to the university fund show
net increase of $1,9O6, ,44S as against
$1,2O4,O5O for the previous year. The
most important additions of the year
have been the Yale alumni fund Of S94,-
75O the boathouse subscription of s66-
164, the Hewitt bequest of $35OOOl. the
Laffan professorship fund of 100000, the
Sage gift of $65OOO9, the Salisbury trust
fund of $780, ,677 and additions to the
university endowment and extension fund
Of $34S,41S
Additions to Income.
The most important additions to the
income were $4,000 from the alumni
fund and 4.351 from the Carnegie Foun-
datiOn. Financially it has been the best
year for Yale in her history. The total
increases in the departmental funds have
amounted to $685., ,062, as compared with
$685. 600 the previous year.
The revenues of the whole university
and departments were $1,197, $50 and the
total expenditures $1,177,165. showing
credit balance for the year of $2O,4O4.
table for all departments Of the
average cost Of instruction per student
shows a cost of $293.27, while the aver.
age receipts per student were only S134 q.
The investment account shows holdings
Of real estate in New Haven of s4iO113,
in New York Of $125, 5,249, and in Chicag 90
of $S6.S62.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
j, s. NAVY PREPARED.
FOR OUTBREAK IN CHINA
Uprising Similar to Boxer Re-
beIIion Would Not Surprise
Government Officials.

Advices received here recently from
United States government officers in
China express the belief that an outbreak
much along the lines Of the Boxer re-
bellion Of several years ago would not
surprise them at any time. The Wash
ington government, acting on its own in
formation and as precautionary policy.
is maintaining a close watch on the in
ternal conditions in China.
Every vessel In the Asiatic fleet, as
we'll as the military forces at Manila, is
prepared for almost instant action in the
event the threatened trouble is precipi-
tated, There are available in the navy
the armored cruiser New York, which Is
the flagship of Rear Admiral Hubbard,
commander-in-chief of the fleet; the pro-
tected cruiser New Orleans. the gunboats
Callao, Helena, Samar, Villalobos Min
doro and Paragua; the light draft gun
boat Wilmington. the protected cruiser
Albany. the cruiser Rainbow, the coast
defense vessel Monterey and the trans
somewhere between China and the Phil
ippines. the New York and Albany and
New Orleans sailing today from Hong
kong for the Cavite station.
Mutterings of Discomfort.
All through the summer months there
have been mutterings of discomfort in
some of the Chinese provinces, arising
from the rice famine, dynastic diff
culties, dissatisfaction over acts of the
Peking government as to foreign invest
ments in China, etc. The fair harvesting
results mitigated somewhat the strained
situation, but there is still a general
feeling of uncertainty, according to per-
sonal letters received here from men on
duty in that quarter. The army and
navy are prepared for any emergency.
but their readiness for any contingency
is based solely on a precautionary policy,
and is not an indication of any necessity
for immediate action.
Revolutionary uprisings are of greater
or less frequency throughout China, and
1t is recognized by Washington authori-
ties that trouble is liable at any time
In some of the provinces. Human prov
ince particularly Is noted for it's anti
foreign sentiment. Less than three
months ago there was a pitched battle
at Yuen Kiang between the Chinese reg
ular troops and the rebels, resulting in
government victory and heavy rebel
casualties. At Nanking about that time
the forces of six nationalities were at
the scene ready for emergencies.
United States Minister Calhoun, at
Peking. who last May reported to the
State Department the generally disquiet-
ing anti-foreign and anti-dynastic ru-
mors. is keeping in close touch with the
situation there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Big Olive Company Plant Burned.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. September o.
The plant Of the American Olive Com
pany. said to b the largest Of its kind In
the world. was destroyed by fire early
this morning. The loss will b $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Raab's Condition Critical.


nue. southeast. He was fishing at the
time. sitting knees up on the seat of
his boat.
Although Raabs condition is regarded
as serious, he spent comfortable night.
There Is a chance for his recovery.
The bullet is lodged in the calf of his
right leg. 1t will be removed as soon
as his condition permits.
Raab, accompanied by Thomas Morrill,
William Pigott and H. ]. Juenemann. all
of Washington. went to Colonial Beach
last Saturday on the fishing trip. They
left the beach in boat yesterday and
rowed some distance out into the river.
There they anchored and went to fish
ing. number of oyster dredgers were
at work about quarter of a mile down
river from them. They paid little atten-
tion to the oystermen.
Stray Shot Hits Raab.
Raab suddenly threw up his hands and
fell forward in the bottom of the boat
Blood was poring from bullet holes in
his back and abdomen.
The anchor was pulled up and the
wounded man was taken ashore. There
a physician administered treatment
Raab was later placed in a motor boat
and taken to Popes Creek. Carrying the
wounded man on the railroad train, the
party returned to Washington last night
The victim was admitted to the hospital
on arrival.
Describing the accident, both Mr.. Nor
rill and Juenemann were indignant at
what they termed gross carelessness on
the part of the crew of the Virginia po-
lice boat.
The oyster dredgers were between his
party and the police boat. commanded by
Capt. o. w. Hudson, which was about
half mile down the river, says Mr.
Juenemann. He could plainly see the
police boat and for a time watched it
creep up to the oystermen.
Escaping Pirates Fired On.
The crew of the police boat finally be-
gan firing. The oystermen were trying
to escape.
A strong wind was blowing toward the
police boat, and Mr.. Juenemann did not
hear the report Of the gun. The first he
knew that the police boat crew had fired
was when Mr.. Raab fell forward, to the
bottom Of the boat.
When his friends reached Colonial
Beach with Mr.. Raab Mr.. Juenemann
further said the police boat also landed
there. Capt. Hudson, Mr.. Juenemann
declared, told him he did not see the
rowboat Of the fisherman, and that the
gun HdO Oeen pointed IN front OF the
Oystermen to stop them.
Another Explanation Reported.
Capt. Hudson, 1t is stated, also said he
had used his field glasses before the
shots were fred. Mr.. Juenemann, how
ever, declared that the captain told resi-
dents Of Colonial Beach that he saw the
fishermen in the boat. but he did not
think that they were within range.
Six shots were fired, the first of which
struck Mr.. Raab According to Mr.. Nor
rill another bullet passed within six
inches Of his head.
Mr. Juenemann and Mr.. Morrill, declare
that the residents Of Colonial Beach are
up in arms because Of the reckless
shooting and have urged that action be
taken against the crew of the police
boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Cheers Reached the Train.

The children waiting in the concourse.
although they could not see the train.
had been notified when it pulled into the
station and the strains of America"
sung by children and spectators could be
heard by those waiting outside the car
even above the noisy painting OF the
engine.
When the other passengers had passed
TO the end of the platform. Cardinal
Vannutelli, wearing his scarlet cardinals
can and decorations over a black velvet
robe. was assisted to the platform and,
removing his broad-brimmed. low-crown-
ed cardinals hat. bowed and smiled a
preetine to the group of priests. Then,
souaring his broad shoulders-the cardinal
seemed a veritable giant beside his suite
he turned and posed for the photogra-
nhers his face wreathed in smiles as he
listened to the cheering from the con-
course of the station.
AS soon as the photographers had taken
the cardinal himself and his suite sew
eral times. q process which seemed to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Music Whiled Away Time.

When there were no trains to greet the
band started a string of popular airs.
ranging from America to What's the
Matter With Fatherr' The children were
supplied with slips of paper on which
were printed words for several hymns
and patriotic songs. These soon were
sung through several times. and recourse
to the popular airs proved welcome
diversion.
The crowd was perfectly orderly and
good natured. and the large corps of blue
coats assigned to the station had an
easy time. All adult spectators-there
were easily 5.OOO-were packed on the
west side of the children and restrained
by ropes. Another large crowd awaited
a sight of the cardinal outside the sta
ton, and it was with difficulty that the
automobile carrying the cardinal. his
valet, one of his secretaries and Mgr.
Falconio made its way into the open
without injuring some In the surging
crowd that surrounded.
The members of the clergy who were to
greet the distinguished prelate, the news
paper men and photographers, were per-
mitted on the platform fifteen minutes
before the train pulled into the station.
The special car containing the cardinal
and his party was the first of the string.
His eminence did not alight as soon as
the train stopped, but waited until other
passengers had left the immediate vicin-
ity. In the interim Mgr. Cerretu. Mgr.
Falconio Archbishop Ireland. DR.. Sha-
han. Mgr. Mackin and DIR. Russell climbed
into the car in the order named and
greeted the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29

(Continuod on Thirteerth Pool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29

The circulation of The Star,
both daily and Sunday, is greater
BY many thousands than that of
any other Washington newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Little Talk Of Platform.

Talk about the platform did not engage
very much attention last night and this
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Fair tonight and Friday; mod
crate temperature; light northerly
winds, becoming variable.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
CORNERSTONE LAYING
State Street Christian Church to Have Formal Ceremony at New Build
 ing on November Fifth.

Sunday, November is to be an interesting day in Fl Centro religious circles. On that day the State-street Christian Church will have rally day exercises for the Sunday school at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Holt Opera House, and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon the cornerstone laying at the new building, at Fifth and State streets will take place. A good musi- cal programme will be rendered and addresses will be made by prominent speakers.
 Rev. w. G. Conley, the pastor, has moved his family to Fl Centro, and will devote his entire time to the church work here.
 Good progress has been made on the church edifice. The frame has been raised and is being enclosed The lines are greceful and the building, situated in an open space, makes a fine showing.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
WILL BUILD APARTMENTS
Charles E. Sprouse to Erect Handsome Two Story Building on State
 Street This Fall.

El Centro is to have it's first modern apartment house. Charles E. Sprouse is to be the builder, and has his plans prepared for the erection of one of the finest buildings in Imperial Valley. This is to be sixteen room building, 40X60 feet of modified mission style, and will be arranged in four-room suites. It will cost approximately $S000.
 The Sprouse apartments will be To- cated on the south side of State street, between the State-Street Christian Church and the $10,O00 Carnegie Li- brary. giving this block three of the best buildings in Imperial Valley. The structure will have all of the modern conveniences usually found in first class apartments, and the prospect is so attractive that already MT. Sprouse has had applications for leases on all of the suites. The building will be erected this fall
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
SUICIDE OF JAKE MEADOWS
Deputy Sheriff of Imperial County Fires Rifle Bullet Through His Breast and Dies Within
 Two Hours.

Jake" Meadows, deputy Sheriff of Imperial County, brother of Sheriff Mobley Meadows, and one of the best known men in Southeastern CaIifor- mia, is dead from gun-shot wound by his own hand,
 About 11:30 o'clock last night pas sers-by heard groans coming from Meadows room back of the County Jail and notified night watchman Havens, who made an investigation He found Meadows lying on his bed, with his gun beside him, and bull let hole through his left breast. Med ical aid was immediately summoned, but Meadows died within two hours without regaining consciousness
 The tragic affair, happened less than four hours after the death of George SeXsmith, who shot himself in the Sheriff's office yesterday noon
 Meadows was 55 years of age, He was a wdower. but leaves four chill dren. He had served as deputy Sheriff for Imperial Valley when this territory. was a part of San Diego County, and had been deputy Sher- if under his brothers incumbency of this office, since the formation of Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
Democratic 0pponentto Stand pat Smith lalkS Reason-
 ably and Frankly
Man From Riverside Makes Good Im- pression Upon Hearers at Meeting in Fl Centro Opera House. Demo cratic County Candidates Present Their claims to Support.

The democratic candidate for Con- gross in the Eighth District, W. G. Irving, now City Attorney of River side, visited the valley towns this week and spoke at several meetings. MT. Irving was not a candidate in the primary, but was put upon the ticket in the place of Mir. Kirby, who, all though Republican, received the Democratic nomination but declined to run because he had sought and failed to obtain the Republican nomination. Thus MT. Irving comes late into the field and has but a short time in which to canvas the eleven counties in the district covering nearly one half the area of the state
 Last Tuesday night, MT. Irving ad- dressed meeting in the Opera House at El Centro and made a rational, clear cut statement of his attitude on all important political questions be- fore the people. He spoke as con- sistent, conscientious Democrat and advocate of gradual revision of the tariff to the Democratic ideal of a revenue tariff, and he argued that the Democrats and the Insurgent Repub- licanS can work together consistently as they profess the same principles and advocate virtually identical poli- cies.
 Mr. Irving advocated abolition of the special privileges that have created trusts and placed ninety per cent. of the wealth of the nation in the hands of four per cent. of the population; favored regulation of public service corporations, the establishment Of government steamship lines between Pacific ports and Panama to break the Southern Pacfic's monopoly; de- clared his belief in the justice of a graduated income tax, and his adhe- sion to the principles and policies of reform in government for which his party stands.
 Mr. Irving cited Congressman Smiths record and speeches to show that Smith is a standpatter and a Cannonite and a fervid eulogist of the Aldrich- Payne tariff bunco game.
 Other speakers at the meeting were E. c, Capps, of San Diego and some of the Democratic county candidates Walter Simons was chairman of the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
Constructing Churches, Libra " and Many Private
 Residences
Work For All Carpenters and Other Building Artisans That Apply. Con tinuous Growth of City Keeps Pace With Development of the Valley.

El Centro's building boom continues to grow, and all indications point to a notable increase in the number of buildings during the fall and ensuing winter. Every artisan in Fl Centro who wants work has employment Carpenters have been in especial de- mand, and contractors have been ad- vertising for extra help.
 The Loftus building, at Fourth and Main streets, is being roofed and the inside work is in progress.
 Dick Barbaricks 100-foot building will soon be completed, and make a good showing on Main street, be- tween Fourth and Fifth streets.
 Allan r. Nuffer has material on the ground and the excavations have been started for large residence on the north side of Olive street, between Scott and Morton residences This structure will have hollow tile walls and tile roof, and will have base ment dining room-an innovation in house building here. Mr. Nuffer's parents are coming from Huntington Beach to reside with him.
 Walter Packard, stationed in Impe- rial Valley to conduct researches and experimental work for the agricultural department of the State University, has begun the erection of cottage of five rooms at Fifth and Holt avenue.
 w. T. Bill is completing three addi- tions to his business block on the north side of Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. These pro- vide additional quarters for the Old Mission Confectionery, the Royal Cafe and the Free Lance office.
 The Chaffey Art Metal Company has erected a sheet metal building on it's lot at Fourth and Broadway.
 The Valley Lumber Company is at it's new lumber yards, Fourth and State streets.
 The Joseph R. Loftus Company has plans for the erection of a loading platform, 40x80 feet, on the company's lots between Main and Broadway
 w. F. Holt is having prepared a parking, with lattice and out buildings. for railroad trackage on which will stand his private car when he visits Fl Centro.
 Mrs. Pyle is building a cottage on west Brighton avenue.
 P, T. Cunningham has plans pre- pared for the erection of cottage for his own home at State and Seventh streets.
 The Fl Centro Methodists have in preparation plans for an $S00O church edifice, to be erected at the northeast corner of Sixth and Commercial streets. The present church building will be fitted up for parsonage pur- poses.
 Several other plans for buildings are forming and will be brought to com pletion within the ensuing week
 An indication of the building ac- tivities now in progress is given by the fact that one contractor, Jasper l.. Travers, now has force of thirty car penters working on his contracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
CITY HAS TWO FIRES.

El Centro's fire department was cal led out twice during the present week. On Wednesday forenoon fire was dis covered under the window shelf in the Old Mission Confectionery It caught in the woodwork and destroyed bagged goods in the window and a show case. The fire was caused by escaping gas, It was quickly eXtinguished by the use of the chemical engine. On Thursday afternoon the light frame building on Sixth street, north of the First National Bank block, occupied by Mrs, w. E. Cox, cought fire in the roof and was partially destroyed. Nearly all the household goods and Mir. Coxs law library were saved Mrs. Cox was prosrated by the excitement, and has been seriously i'll since the fire