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- END OF CASEJN CHIEF Government Rests in the Trial of E. S. Holmes, Jr. DEPARTMENT REGULATION Information Relative to the Crop Reports. POSTED SIX OR SEVEN YEARS Jury Excused While Counsel Engage in Discussion of Points of Law Involved. At the opening this morning of the fourth Week of the trial of Kdwln S3. Holmes, Jr., former associate statistician of the bureau Of statistics. Department of Agriculture, in Criminal Court No. 1. I)r. C. C. Clark, the present acting statistician, was recalled to the stand for further examination. United States Attorney TSaker produced a copy of the rules and regulations of the Agricultural Department, and read one rule which specified: "No Information of the character of the crop reports is to be given out." "How long has that regulation been In force in the department?" Mr. Baker asked. "It has been posted six or seven years," the witness replied. In cross-examination Dr. Clark was required to traverse a number of the reports of the bureau of statistics of various dates In 1904. and the witness distinguished between those in Holmes' handwriting and those written by Mr. Hyde. J.lines Gibson, a Chicago newspaper man. was summoned by the defense, and Attorney Worthington sought to bring out the full details of an interview secured by Mr. Gibson with Secretary Wilson In Chicago M iy 6 or 7. It was established that the reporter did Interview the Secretary, and Attorney Worthington read from a clipping what was purported to be the substance of the latter's statement regarding the condition of crops. Objection to the form of the query was made by United States Attorney Baker, and he argued that Secretary Wilson, when on tile stand, had declared that any one In the department had equal right to make statements regarding the crops, provided the statements were not based upon secret Information of the bureau of statistics. Mr. \Vorthlngton explained that it would b? entirely satisfactory to the defense not? to push the examination of Mr. Gibson if it could he taken as understood that the theory of the government's case rested olelj upon the alleged giving out by the defendant of secret information from the bureau of statistics. After argument of considerable length Justice Stafford stated that he so understood the government's contention?and it was accordingly agreed that Mr. Gibson should not testify further. Government Bests. T'nlted States Attorney Baker at 11:40 o'clock announced the formal termination oi the government's case in chief, and at Attorney Worthlngton's suggestion the jury was excused until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, because all of this afternoon Is to be given over to arguments of questions of law involved in the indictment against Holmes. Attorney W. E. Lester opened for the defense, and. after briefly reviewing the allegations in the two counts of the Indictment, he launched into the citation of a number of authorities to support the claim of the defense that there is no law on the books to cover an offense such as that alleged in the present case. He declared that the absence of a specific statute would seem to leave tlie implication that the head of a government department was vested with MUfficient power to enact a rule or regulation the violation of which should be construed as criminal offenses, punishable by fine or imprisonment, and in that connection he drew a parallel between the posted rule against smoking within the corridors of the Department of Agriculture and the regulation forbidding the giving out of Information on crop reports. Mr. Lester was k In the midst of his argument when the usu:il noon mess of the court was taken at 12:30 o'clock. Session This Afternoon. Continuing his argument at the afternoon session. Attorney Lester referred to the case of Moses Haas in New York, in which he saiil Commissioner Ridgway and Judge Holt decided that "no offense hud been committed." Shortly before 2 o'clock Mr. Lester gave way to Attorney Worthington, who. he Haul, desired to make a brief statement in opening. Mr. Worthington announced that the defense proposed to lay before the court the full ground upon which the defense will base its claim that the case should go no further. "No one will say that there is a judicial decision in the district of Columbia or any wher* else by which the Riving out of inform. it ion from an executive or legislative otti'-e is said to be a crime." Mr. Worthington declared. "Therefore, when your honor Is asked to lay down that condition as the law you are nsked to take a position which has no supporting precedent?and a position which the Court of Appeals has distinctly stated not to be the law." Mr Worthington also referred at length t to the arguments in Congress by which the bill introduced by Representative Burleson soon after the "cotton leak" scandal was defeated. "The offense for which Mr. Holmes is to be convicted," continued the attorney, "if he is to be convicted, is merely that he violated a rule or regulation of the Department of Agriculture, and not a law upon the statute books, because there is no such law Mr. Worthington also said he proposed to refer to the Tyner decision "because without that decision there would be i very little to talk about in this case." DAN R HANNA MARRIED. Wedded to Mrs. Mary Stuart in Cleveland Today. CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 24?Dan R. llanna. son of the late Senator M. A. Hann.i. was this afternoon married to Mrs. Mary Stuart at the fesidence of the bride's mother on East Hid street, this city. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace. The only witnesses were the bride's mother and one or two other persons After t..e ceremony Mr. and Mrs. ji.tuii.1 Jr; i i??i \ xiv i puu inrir it'iuiii the couple will make their home at the country residence of Mr. llanna. near Ravenna. about thirty miles from Cleveland. Mr Hanna has been married twice before. a divorce having been obtained by each of his former wives. Mrs. Daisy Gordon Hanna. the second wife, w:is granted a divorce by Judge Phillips of the common pleas court last Friday. The bride is the divorced wife of Frank Bkelly, formerly a hotel clerk here. Her maiden name was restored when the divorce was granted. District Boy Reported Missing. Special Dispatch t? The Star. CHICAGO. III., June '24.?Capt. O'Brien received a letter today from Mrs. I. H. Bryant. :& "> 11th street northwi-gt. Washington. I). C.. asking the police department to (nake an effort to ttnd her son Richmond. aivta.in vo l ra ritil tt-ttrk fritm liU home several week.-* ago. Mrs. Bryant euid the boy left home without money. An Appointment. OYSTER BAY, N. Y . June U4 -President Roosevelt today appointed Michael E. Bannin. a business man of New York city, <t member of tiie board of Indian commissioner;), to succeed Dr. Maurice Francis Kgau. who resigned to accept a diplomatic post No emolument is attached to the position, the board's duties being to direct philanthropic work among the Indians. The President today appointed the following postmasters: Howard L. Rann. ManChester. Iowa; William L. Cronk. Townitend. Mont.; Clyde P, Lorenre, Jackson, Ala., and Henry Jones, Silsbee, Texas. DIPLOMATIC MURDER TRIAL INVOLVING THE UNWRITTEN LAW IN BELGIUM. BRUSSELS, June 24.-The trial of Cnrlos WaddiTgton, the sixteen-year-old son of Senor Luis Waddlngton, former charge d'affaires of Chile >t Brussels, on the charge of murdering 8enor Balmaoeda. secretary nf tho f"7iile.in ieirntlon. February 121 last, opened tills morning. The court was crowded with members of society, welldressed women and diplomats. The prisoner's father sat with counsel for the defense. On a table m front of the judges were displayed the bloodstained rug on which Balmaceda fell and the revolver with which he was shot. Balmaceda was engaged to be married to Miss Waddlngton, the daughter of Senor Waddlngton and a leading member of Brus fri8 suiirijr. i tie murufr uccurrru uii mo evening of the official engagement dinner. A few days before the tragedy Balmaceda requested the Waddlngtons to postpone the wedding ceremony, and on the mormtig of February :>4 he called upon Mrs. Waddlngton and announced his decision to withdraw from the marriage altogether. He admitted, it is charged, that he had behaved Improperly toward Miss Waddington, but accused the young woman of having misbehaved before he met her. I^ater. when young Carlos Waddington found hi* mother prostrated as a result of the interview with Balmaceda. he drove to the home of the latter, who was his personal friend, and after a quarrel shot and killed him. The contention of the Balmaceda family is i"?i nit n auuiiigiifiis iiau u mi ivy IUI i r tlie marriage upon the young secretary of legation, and that upon his refusing they resolved to get rid of him. The Waddlngtons submit as Justification for Carlos' Hct that Balmaceda had refused to redress the wrong he done Miss Waddi'ngton: The prisoner, who was markedly nervous on entering the court, quickly recovered his composure. The trial is expected to last a long time. There are about sixty witnesses to be examined. GLASS WORKERS COMBINE. Long-Continued Struggle Is at an End. CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 24,-Announcement was made today by L. A. Faulkner, president of the Amalgamated Wfndow Glass Workers of America, that an agreement had been reacht-j whereby the Independent union of window glass workers, known as Local Assembly, No. .TOO, had been merged with the former organization. A struggle between the two organizations has been waged for seven years. The agreement gives to the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America practically all of the skilled workmen in the hand plants in the t'nited States. The national convention of the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America will be held in Detroit, Mich.. July It next. SOUNDS FALSE ALAHM. Severe Penalty Imposed on Defendant in Police Court. Three months' imprisonment and $100 fine or six months' additional imprisonment was the ?entence imposed in the Police Court ioaay on Joseph A. tirannan. guilty ot turning in a false alarm of fire last Saturday night. When arraigned the defendant pleaded guilty. He simply stated that it was his tlrst offense, and he asked the court to be lenient. Battalion Chief Sullivan testified lo catching the defendant practically in th?? act of turning in the alarm, and Policeman Dunn of the third precinct told of a confession the boy made to him. "This .turning in of false alarms of Are must be stopped," Judge Kimball declared, "and I mean to impose severe penalties with that end in view." MARTIN BANKRUPTCY. Rule to Show Cause Issued by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Chief Justi'ce Clabaugh today cited Wil i lit in r. \jh it? ana jonn m. Moenring to snow cause next Friday why they should not be restrained from offering for sale, under certain deeds of trust In which they are trustees, parts of original lots 7 and 9 in square 734, and lot 21 in square 57, improved by premises 2211 F street, northwest and 420 1st street southeast. The order is based on the petiti'on of A. Coulter Wells, trustee in bankruptcy of Martin Brothers, the former real estate agents, who alleges that among the assets of the firm are certain notes which purport to be secured on these properties. Mr. wens declares that It will be to the injury of the bankrupt's estate to have the property sold by the trustees as advertised, and asks that sale be made under the auspices of the bankrupt court. Attorneys Guy H. Johnson and Joseph D. Sullivan represent the trustee in bankruptcy. Dismissal of Libel. Chief Justice Clabaugh today dismissed the libel against the four-masted schooner Kdwin R. Hunt, filed several days ago by the second mate, for wages. The petitioner. Robert I.ohrman. alleged that his quarters wre rendered uncomfortable by reason of leaks, and that in heavy seas the seams c.f the vessel would open and the room become flooded. This was denied by the respondent. John O. Hall, master, in his answer filed today, through Attorney J. Wilmer I.atimer. Testimony was taken in open court, and the Chief Justice held that the testimony did not bear out the claim of the mate. OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. NEWPORT. R. I., June 24.?The steamer Armenia, from Hamburg for Philade phia. Is reported by wireless t-legraph from the Nantucket South Shoals lightship via the torpedo station here, as having passed the light vessel at 6:15 a.m. NEW YORK. June 24.?Arrived: Steamer Nleuw Amsterdam, from Rotterdam. The steamer Caronia. from Live! pool, and Queenstown for New York. wer.> reported hy wireless telegraph as 7?;0 miles fast of Sandy Hook at 10 a.m. Will probably dock about 7 a.m. Wednesday. CHRIST1ANSAND. June 23?Arrived: Steamer C. F. Tietgen, from New York, for Copenhagen. NAPLES, June 24.?Arrived: Steamer Citta Di Napoli. from New York. PLYMOUTH. June 24.?Arrived: Steamer KronDrinz Wilhelm. from New York for Bremen. BREMEN, June 22.?Arrived: Steamer liarbarossa, from New York. In Col. Bromwell'c Charge. Engineer Commissioner Morrow this morning recommended that the members of the Anacostia Citizens' Association, who recently petitioned the Commissioners to put the park on Pierce street, Anacostia, in good condition, be informed that the pork in question has been transferred by the Commissioners to the Jurisdiction ot the ofllcur In charge of public buildings and grounds. He stated In conclusion that application should be made to Col. Charles S. ilromwell, who Is In charge of the work. Accidentally Shot. Renoux Smith, eleven years of age, living at 1907 G street northwest, was shot with an air rifle this afternoon and painfuly injured. The piece of lead struck him near ills eye. The shot was accidentally tired by Myer Kereso, nine years of age, whose home is at 1915 H street. Officers Elected. At the annual election of the Merchants' Transfer and Storage Company the old officers were re-elected, with Mr. John L. Newbold as president and general manager. STANDS AT 94 IN SHADE TEMPERATURE THIS AFTERNOON IN DOWNTOWN SECTION. The downtown temperature at 2 o'clock this afternoon, as shown by the thermometer that registers the Pennsylvania avenue heat In front of Affleck's pharmacy, was v>4 flpo-PAfa At tho ?imu hrti-.r nfli,.lal tKor. mometer of the weather bureau gave a temperature of 88 degrees. The official Instruments are said to give the actual temperature of the air as it passes through the blinds of an Instrument shelter high above the street level. The downtown thermometers, it is claimed, record the actual heat that is endured by the pedestrian as he passes along the street. The difference between the two readings this afternoon was 8 degrees, the downtown temperature being the highest. Yesterday at the same hour the difference was 10 degiees. Weather men say it is a mistaken idea t;iat the few days of summer this city has experienced have been abnormally hot. The officials say that in comparison with the abnormally cool and damp weather which preceded them, there comes a suggestion of a tropical sizzard. Referring to the high temperatures as given by certain household and commercial thermometers, they add that o?e may as well try to regulate standard time with a (>8-cent watch as to get the correct temperature from thermometers that have not been tested with the accepted standard. Prof. Garrlott said this afternoon that the prevailing warm weather will, in all prabohilitv nnnHnno until Wo^noa^av nrhati a cooler spoil may he expected, which wilt continue two or three days. In the meantime. he added, this section is liable to be visited by local rains. ? NEW BATHING BEACH. Commissioners Expect It to Be Opened Within Ten Days. The new bathing beach to the rear of the Monument, according to the announcement of Commissioner West today, will probably be opened to the public within the next ten days. There will be a pool for the small boys who eannot swim, which will be shallow, another for the women and children and a deep pool for those who'can swim. In this latter pool one part will be sufficiently deep to permit of diving. Several days ago Commissioner West, who has charge of this public service, made an inspection of the work on the main building at the beach, w^hlch is nearing completion. When this structure Is finished, according to the Commissioner, there will be accommodations for one thousand persons, and it is hoped that the number of lockers and dressing rooms will e<iual the demand at all times. The building, it is stated, will be a great improvement over anything of the kind ever offered to the residents of the Capital city. It will compare favorably, it is said, with the best bathing facilities offered by any municipality in the country to its general public. It is the hope of Commissioner West that July 4 the beach will be in full [ operation. The safety of the bathers, it is stated, will be paramount, and at all times the pools will be' tinder the surveillance of guards. These men are all expert swimmers. und it will be part of their duties to see that no small boys venture into the precincts of the deep water pool. The waters of the beach will also be patro'ledt by guards in small boats. A fee of 15 cents has been lixed for the use of tamo's bathing suits, while the small boy will be accommodated with a suit for the sum of I" cents. Those who have their own suits can save this small fee. The desirably location of the beach upon the site of the old fish ponds with its tine sandy bottom and with the Improved facilities it is said will prove one of the most popular places upon the river to those who delight to dip In the waters of the Potomac during the warm summer weather. CHARGES NOT PROVED. Court Declines to Credit Testimony Against Lawyer Moss. A crowded court room listened intently to the trial of Mary Young 'i the Police Court this morning?the girl who had sworn that she had perjured herself as to . her age at the suggestion of Attorney John Moss. At the conclusion of the case Judge Klmlxtll stated that with regard to the charge made against Attorney Moss he had only the testimony of two "self-confessed perjurors." and he would not convict At torney Moss on such testimony. He added that if he had proof thaat Attorney Moss was guilty of such conduct as was charged against lilm he would take steps to disbar the attorney. "You ought to. your honor, if I was guilty of such a thing." agreed Attorney Moss. Judge Kimball found the self-confessed perjurer guilty of the charge of being a person of evil life and evil fame, and sentenced her to pay HO fine or to serve six ; months In jail. Assaults on Policemen. Four cases of assaults on police officers, 1 while they were performing their duty, were filed in the Police Court this morning before Judge Mullowny. Hut one case was tried, that of Otha Bell, colored, charged witli putting a dent in the shoulder of Policeman Owens of the second precinct in Goat aile> yesterday. -Judge Mullowny Imposed a tine of $50. with three months in jail in default. His father forfeited $5 collateral for disorderly conduct. Jackson Darling, a guest at the Brightwood Driving Club yesterday- afternoon, gave Policeman T. B. Owens of the tenth precinct a, few hom minutes yesterday. The defendant put up $20 collateral for his appearance in the Police Court this morning. When his name was called, however, there was silence and the money was declared to be forfeited. The third and fourth cases of this kind were filed against Lewis Williams. It is alleged that he used his physical powers on Policemen Morgal and Leer of the I seven in preuinci, aner ne was arrested yes- i terday for alleged disorderly conduct. Williams was charged in the Police Court today with disorderly conduct and with assaulting Policemen Morgal and I^eer. The trial was continued until Wednesday and meanwhile Williams is out on collateral. Expensive Peace Guards. Warsaw Cor. 1'all Mall Oazctte. Some idea of what It costs to have military protection in Russia can be gathered by the following figures: Prince N'aryszkln, whose estates are In Lithuania, near the Courland frontier. Is afraid of strikes and riots. A year ago he asked for some dragoons. who were sent to the manor house and Ifave been there ever since. For this he pays ?l!tO a month to the government. They have already cost him ?2.280 In cash, to say nothing of huge quantities of meat, wood, straw, hay. oats and clover, which he is obliged to give them free of charge. All told, he reckons tljat his "protection" costs him abont ?4.(XX) a ;ear. At such a rate only rich men can afford to feel ecure In Russia. The poor ones must run the risk of being looted. "Work" in Scotland. From Success Magazine. A New Yorker who crosses the Atlantic ! several times a year says that last year he was in Dundee, Scotland, when he found himself In need of shoes. On entering the first shop he came to he was surprised to find that patrons were expected to sit in an ordinary, stiff, highbacked chair, and. that there was no rest for the feet, nothing, in fact. In the way of accommodation. After making his purchase, and as he was about to leave the shop, he said to the clerk: "In Amei>an shoe stores there Is a rest placed on the floor In front of each customer, and. on tills rest he places his foot. Just back of this rest is a seat on which sits the clerk as he flts the customer." The clerk listened respectfully to all this. Then, leaning confidentially toward ths American, he said: "That's all very well in America, sir, but here our employers do not like t osee us sitting down when we work." Peter Hauver, aged eighty years, of Foxville, Md., fell from the porch of his neighbor, William Sturdevant, and broke bis leg near the hip. Mr. Hauver is totally hlfnri Ha hA? hppn linonnnriniiH ?inr?o thft I accident and his recovery is not expected. | 25 .HOUSES DESTROYED xnncn uiaimv/'x' lunnauuns STRIKE KANSAS TOWN. MELjICINE LODGE. Kan., June- 24.Three distinct tornadoes struck Medicine Lodge late last n'sht, destroying: twentyflve houses In thj northern part of the town. Several persons are reported Injured anl much damage done to property In the surrounding country. The missing at Medicine L<odge: Mrs. Bell, an aged woman. Seriously Injured at Medicine utage: mm. May L. Lyle, blown into a tree. Injured Internally, may die; J. R. McCoy, arm broken; Mrs. J. R. McCoy, ribs broken, skull injured; Miss Mary Griffith, Internally; Mrs. Morris, arm broken. The first tornado struck Medicine Lodge, which has a population of about .1,000, shortly after 7 o'clock Sunday evening, destroying telegraph and telephone wires and causing other damage. Later two other tornadoes struck. The third storm appeared shortly before midnight. All three came from the northwest and were accompanied by a terrific fall of rain and hail. EXCITING RUN A WAY WOMAN "INJURED WHILE CROSSING PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. An exciting runaway accident occurred this afternoon on Pennsylvania avenue, Mrs. Jane Pendleton of Baltimore receiving severe injuries about her head and body by being knocked down and dragged. A wagon was demolished. John Mike of 2307 Hth street was knocked down anl dragged a short distance when he tried to stop the runaway horse near the wholesale market after the rnnjtwjiv had collide! with a vehicle. The animal became frightened while near Pennsylvania avenue and lMVi street. and ran east. An obstruction was struck shortly after the animal started. leaving only the front axle and two wheels dragging. Mounted Policeman Norrls wSEB near 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue when the galloping animal reached tiiat point, fie saw that Mrs. Pendleton was in danger, and made an effort to save her, but was unsuccessful. Mrs. Pendleton was going south, crossing the thoroughfare, and she did not see the animal until it was too late for her to get nut nf iho w.iv Shp paii?ht hv nni> of the wheels and dragged a considerable distance before the horse made a turn which released her. Gathering on Corner. A crowd gathered on the corner, some going to the assistance of the woman and others merely stopping to satisfy their curiosity. The injured woman was taken into Harvey's restaurant and cared for until she could be removed to the Emergency Hospital. Mrs. Pendleton is a sister of Mrs. Belle Snyder, widow of Capt. James A. Snyder, who was recently assaulted and robbed by two colored men while near the intersection of 15th street and Rhode Island avenue. She had come here from her home, Sudbrook Park. Baltimore, to see her sister. It was stated a the hospital that the injured woman Is not in a serious condition. Her husband. N. S. Pendleton, has an office In the Baltimore and Ohio railroad building, Baltimore. He was notified of the accident and came here to take care of his wife. In all probability the patient will be able to be removed to her home tonight. The horse that ran away belongs to J. M. Beall. Walter Hughes of 1.12 Heck man street was employed as driver. The animal and a fragment of the wagon were turned over to the police. News Briefs. Mrs. Carrie V. Blair, wife of R. S. Blair, died a few days ago at her home. Mount Morris. III., aged sixty-five years. She was a daughter of William Fish, who emigrated from Washington county. Md.. to Illinois In 18.V5. A baby incubator has been installed in the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md. The first occupant was a baby that weighed only two pounds. Two military prisoners?Martin Brennan. an infantry recruit, and Roy Williams, a marine?both serving terms for desertion. escaped irnm rne military prison at uovernors Island, N. Y.. yesterday. Martin Carr Is being held in Jail at Beverly. \V. Va., on the charge of murder. He Is alleged to have shot Howard Richards, a woodsman, on the Dry fork, near Red creek. In a fit of jealousy over Bertha White, aged seventeen years. Richards and the girl were on their way to LanesvIUe, when Carr, it Is charged, shot at Richards four times, the last shot passing through Richards' heart. During a severe electrical and hail storm in Page county, Va., Saturday, considerable damage was done to growing crops by hail and rain. The Luray electric plant was considerably damaged by lightning. Lightning also struck several times in and around Luray and crippled telephone service. While In balling In the Little Kanawha river at Ilarrisville. W. Va., last night, Harry Fortner, aged seventeen, a wellknown young man of excellent parentage, j was seize a wun cramps ana arownea. I Young Fortner was In bathing by himself and friends discovered his clothes on the I river bank. Triumphant over the victory at East Liverpool. Ohio, which they gained Saturday at the election under the Beal local option law, the result of which means the closing of the seventy-five saloons in that city for at Ipast a year, hundreds of cliurch people, the leaders in the "dry" party, paraded the streets singing hymns and shouting with joy. An investigation by a coroner's jury at I Batesburg. S. C.. of the assassination from ambush of George W. Mabus resulted in a verdict charging Lee and Clifford Fallow, brothers, with the killing and Clinton Falj low and Isaac Taylor, the latter a negro farmhand, as accessories. The former two were seen endeavoring to obliterate their tracks. AH at first escaped, but the last two named were captured and rushed to j Lexington jail for safekeeping, on account of Uie prevailing excitement. Miss Amy Bonham, one of the city's nruuiiiroi juuug ?v/mcu. i cu ai uiw first dog sale at the York (Pa.) pound and purchased all unredeemed canines, twentynine in number. It Is the, purpose of Miss Bonham. who is a great lover of the dog. not to allow the city authorities to kill dogs that are Impounded. A Articles /LA For Sale If you are interested in any of the articles mentioned below, read the Sale Miscellaneous Column on Page 19. Slate Mantels Power Ax Pictures Calf Chickens Invalid Chair Whisky Searchlight Keys Gasoline Engine Shades Btlliard Tables Pianos Pool Tables Machinery Soda Fountain Elevators Sewing Machines Bricks Bicycle Guns Cows Musical Instruments China Glotliiug Glassware Traveling Bags Furniture Trunks Wall Paper Drawing Boards Lots Pewter Screens Launches Lumber Lathe A nrteen-wora advertisement In the For Sale Miscellaneous column of THE STAR for 3 days costs but 46 cents and will And a purchaser for almost any article?try it tomonov. POWER OF THE LORDS BRITISH PREMIER'S RESOLUTION UP FOR DISCUSSION AT LONDON. LONDON. June 24.?Premier CtmDbpll Bannerman today moved his resolution curtailing the power of the house of lords before the fullest house of the session. The galleries also were crowded, those present In that part of the house Including many peers who were anxious to observe the beginning of the attempt to reduce their power to control legislation. The resolution was as follows: "That In order to give effect to the will of the people as expressed by their elected representatives. It Is necessary that the power of the other house to alter or reject bills parsed by this house should be so restricted by law as to secure that within the limits of a single parliament, the final decision of the house of commons shall prevail." Replying to a question, the premier said it was not proposed that the resolution dealing with the house of lords should be moved In the upper house after its H I Ofti aal An in V? ? 1 J ... ... iiic UVUAC U1 VJU1I1 III*JII9 11UU been completed. He emphasized the fact that the resolution embodies the principle of the predominance of the house of commons. and said that in adopting this course they were following certain historic precedents. The resolution Itself, even If carried, would not have the effect of law or procure the desired results; a bill would be necessary, mnd the government would exercise Its discretion as to when It should be Introduced. His majesty's ministers tlAW Anftr * ~ * 4 *' * ?1 " '* avn Vtn; UCOIICU LU LfBL lilt? UpiIllUTl OI ine house and make sure they had the house of commons behind them. They held the view that the house of commons alone wim authorized to express the country's sentiments. He declared that the only course open was to recognize ungrudgingly the constitutional authority which resided in the house of commons. OXFORD NEEDS MONET. University Too Poor to Supply Proper Scientific Training in Some Fields. Prom the Ovtlook. The first public act of 'I^ord Curzon as chancellor of the University of Oxford was the publication of an appeal asking for $1.2150,000 to meet the pressing needs of the university, among which he enumerates the luuiiiuuun 01 moaern ana scientific Htudiea and the maintenance of the Bedleian library. In many departments of science, he declares. Oxford Is unable, for want of necessary funds and appliances, to supply a scientific basis for prnctical work, and an electrical laboratory and provision for giving scientific training for the practical profession of engineering are greatly needed. He says that the gift of Cecil Khodes, the greatest benefaction which the university has received of late years, has brought with It a burden, adding, a.s it does. 200 men from all parts of the British empire, from the United States and from Germany to the body of undergraduates, and imposing upon the university the necessity of offering the newcomers all that Is best In teaching, equipment and study. To Americans It would seem as If this appeal from an institution so venerable, so venerated, so Intimately associated not only with Knglish scholarship, but with Knglish literature and Knglish history, would meet with prompt response. Unfortunately, so far neither the universities nor the cathedrals have been able to make up by popular gifts for the great losses they have sustained by the shrinkage of incomes cauaed by the fall of rents during the last generation. A MANCHTTRIAN INN. Chinese Food and Beds?High Walls . to Protect Against Thieves. From tbe South China Post. ? The Inn at Tleling, which was similar to the Inns all over northern Manchuria, had a big compound, surrounded by a high mud wall with gates. The long-distance carts er, 86; Jacquin, 103; Mary F., 9ti; Dolly Spanker, 100; Jtcrobat. 1W; Ramrod. 98; Remiss, 92; WOrapple. 100; 'Tipping, ?5; 'Sailor Boy, 90; 'Don Hamilton, 98. Sixth race, mares; selling; six and a half furlongs; main course?Orlflamme, 108; Jersey Lady, 103; Sailor Girl, 95; Clolsteress, 108; Wood Witch, 95; 'Golden West. 90; 'Listless. 103; 'Moselle, 90; Lady Vincent. 102; Cutter, 108; Remiss. 100; Barbary Belle, 105; 'Jennie Wells, 90; Magnastella, 98; Lady Karma, 90; 'Mollie Ball, 95. Clear, track fast. Apprentice allowance claimed. Death of Charles W. Lanham. The death Is announced of Charles W. i Lanham, thirty-eight years of age. which occurred at Oarfleld Hospital. His wife. Mrs. Lottie Lanham, survives him. The Interment will be at Davidson, Ud., tomorrow. , g Garrett. 138; Blue Pigeon. 136; Guardian, 140; Paul Alter. 145; Sir Tristan. 132; Dick Shaw. 132; Oro. 147; Tom Cogan, 150. Third race, handicap; one mile and a quarter?Dandelion, 126; W. H. Carey. 124; Salvidere, 119; Zambesi, 117; Philander, 115; Bad News, 115; Angler, 111; Orbicular, 110; Red Friar, 107; Master of Craft, 107; Bartender, 106; Pioneer. 99. Also eligible to start?Dinna Ken, 117; Flimnap, 106; Miss Crawford, 112; Acrobat. 105; Cairngorm, 120. Fourth race, the Zephyr. Ave and a half furlongs; futurity course?Woodlane. 112; Hartford Boy 108; Master Robert, 112; Wave Crest. 112; Earle Court. 108; Tenancy by Courtesy. 108; Live Wire, 108; Falcada, 112; Fancy, 105; C. W. Burt. 108; Harcourt. 112. Fifth race, the Grass, selling; one and Ano.aivfaonth nn tho fnrf Pamnalcrn. the country that the majority of the lower classes, who heretofore could only afford hot water, are now indulging in actual tea. Sheepshead Bay Entries. Special Dispatch to The Star. SHEEPSHEAD BAY. N. Y.. June 24Following are the entries for tomorrow: First race, two-year-olds; Ave and a half furlongs; Futurity course ? Forello, 114; Halket, 122; Sepoy, 119; Thermidor, 117; Jim GafTney, 117: Nimbus, 114; Queen Marguerite. 114; Black Sheep, 117; Long Batl, 114; Hessian, 117. Second race, steeplechase: selling; about two miles?Parson Kellv. 150: Realm. 137: K- iiiB aown me country with beans and bringing back goods are driven inside these compounds for safety from robbers each night, and during the great hauling season in winter these inns are crowded. The walls of the inns are of mud. plastered on a center wall made by weaving reeds together. The windows are mostly of oiled paper, with possibly one small pane of glass In the center. The rafters are rounded timbers, on which are spread reeds, then a layer of coarse matting and then packed mud. In the cities the better inns have brick walls and tiled roof, but are otherwise about the same. It was necessary to sleep on the "k'ang" and oat Chinese food. In these inns the first place entered is the kitchen, a square space with mud floors and raised mud ovens with clay and Iron pots. From this onp nfl QQPQ thrniurh a A, ?- "-o ? ? v/iuLiitiung uuuiwiij' into the inn proper. At Tieling this was twenty by sixty feet, down the middle of which was an eight-foot aisle with packed mud floor. On each side were ranged the "k'angs," raised mud embankments, brick faced, some thirty inches high and six feet wide. On these are spread mattings, and here all guests roil themselves In their own blankets and sleep side by side, with their feet to the wall and their heads to the center aisle. A fire underneath runs the length of each "range." and a fire at one end furnishes the hot air, which passes through and out at a mud chimney and warms the sleepers. The meais are served on these "k'angs" on little tables about a foot high. At these inns a teapot is always kept warm over a fire in a raised mud embankment In the middle of the main aisle. Chinese all drink tea. and It is due to the fact that they drink little well water, and thus keep down the rate of mortality. Tea to a rich Chinese means concentrated tea, costing 10 cents an ounce; to the poor it Is hot water with a few tea leaves dipped in, and to the very poor simply hot water. It is significant nf thf* wpulHi in INCREASE OF STOCK REGULATIONS PROMULGATED FOB GASLIGHT COMPANY. The court in general term, by Mr Justice Gould, to whom the matter had been referred, today promulgated the regulation* to be followed by the Georgetown Gas Light Company In connection with Its recent application to Increase Its capital stock. The regulations provide for an Initial hearing after three weeks' advertising and after notice served upon at least one of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and upon the Attorney General or solicitor general of the L'nlted States, who shall be entitled to appear and be represented by counsel in order to present such evidence concerning matter of the petition as to them shall seem proper. Stockholders of the company will also be entitled to be heard in person or by attorneys. Monday. July 22, has been designated as the time for the initial hearing. The hearing will be held In the Kcjuity Court before Justice Anderson, who will at that time be presiding. The regulations provide that upon the filing of the petition one of the justices silling on tne equity side of the court shall 11* a time for the initial hearing, and that the Justice may refer the matter of the petition to the auditor of the court or to a special master to take testimony and to report the same with his findings thereon to the Equity Court, or he may take the testimony in open court or may cause the same to he taken by an examiner in chancery. The final hearing will be had before any justice sitting upon the equity side of the court after at least ten days' notice to the attorneys who may have appeared in the case. All proper costs and expenses. not including counsel fees. Incurred under the proceedings are to be faiu UJ llie J/CllllUllOl, UI11CS9 UIIICI ? IJ'C ordered. The Georgetown Gas Light Company Is represented by Attorneys It. Ross Perry & Son, O. Thomas Dunlop and R. H. Goldsborough. OVERPRODUCTION OF WINE. Trouble in Southeastern France Due to the Large Orape Crop. From thf Lancet. A curious and perplexing situation has arisen In the wine producing districts of southeastern France owing. It Is said, to overproduction. This has led to an acute economic distress which has occasioned rioting on the part of the great number of workpeople who are engaged In the Industry there. Overproduction does not. of course, necessarily Imply that more wine than usual has been yielded or that the harvest has been unusually prolific. It most likely means in this case that the demand for wine In one district has diminished owing to the successful production of wine elsewhere. Competition. In short, has loaded a particular market and has led to a glut which has made the sale of the product no longer profitable. Immense quantities of wine are produced in Spain and in Italy, while France's rich colony. Algeria, exports to the mother country very large consignments of wine, whereas previously France sent wine Into Algeria. It is alleged, however. by the organizers of the strike movement In the Midi that the systematic adulteration of wines has been largely responsible for the crisis, and an appeal Is being made to the government to make effective the laws applying to sophistication. It is most probable that the practice of sucrage, which under certain conditions Is sanctioned by the French government, has brought In its train widespread abuse. If weak grape Juice Is artificially sugared. It la obvious that a powerful wine can dp produced which can be diluted with water, and so a large bulk of so-called wine'can bs obtained. If this practice has led to the present crisis the victims of It have ample grounds for complaint and for taking up the strong attitude which they are reported to have done. The position is not calculated to affect the quality, quantity or prl<fe of the excellent and genuine wines exported Into this country from the >Medoc. Even the cheaper kinds of claret, say at 12a. per dozen, are superior to the vln ordinaire which is consumed in France on a scale comparable with the drinking of beer In this country. It Is, in fact, the every day vln ordinaire that Is chiefly concerned in this crisis, a cheap wine which owing to Its thin qualities will not travel without losing its sound condition. It was a very risky concession for the French government to make that when the vintage was poor the addition of sugar to grape Juice might be permitted In order that alcoholic strength might be gained and hence an Increased bulk of apparently genuine wine produced. IMshonest dealing , deserves disaster, and the sooner the French government organizes a purifying crusade against the particular Industry concerned. If the practice of sugaring the wine Is at tUe bottom of the trouble, the better. DIFFICULT CENSUS TAKING. A Delicate Task in Egypt?Discovering Secrets of the Harems. f ik. ri.ii if nil r i ('in iur i an Jiaii uu/.< uc. The country for the last few days lias been going through a series of questions ana answers, n is me periou 01 me aecennlal census. At home the taking of the census is a comparatively easy matter. Every householder lias his or her sheet to fill up on a certain night and the collector fetches It on his rounds, and there the matter ends. But in Egypt there are insuperable difficulties In the way of such simple methods. To begin with, as the illiterate class is large, it is manifestly impossible to get the forms filled In. So the government has : had to nominate an army of Inspectors, who have been going from house to house and have powers to penetrate to the inner apartments in order to obtain full details. Of course. In a number nt cases the n:i tives. not understanding the cause, resent this intrusion, and some of the Incidents have been most awkward. Moreover, very few of the fellaheen really know their ages, their Idea of time being fixed by events. Thus one man's reply to the questioner was that he was a boy working in his father's field when Alexandria was bombarded, and another that he remembered seeing the "malika fransawiya," evidently the Empress Eugenie, at the opening of the Suez canal. On the other hand, the women, unlike their western sisters, do not consider age a thing to be ashamed of. and unbiushlngly admit, in some cases, quite ten years more than possibly Is their age. The harems have been another obstacle to the completeness of the census, and In many Instances the inspectors have had warm quarters ot an nour witn tne surly and unwilling eunuchs who guard those portions of the easterner's domicile. Altogether the lot of a census Inspector Is by no means a happy one, and It cannot be wondered at that many of them tight sjiy of the job. The task requires no end of tact, patience and persuasive power, and. considering the difficulties In the way and the fact that the Inspectors are empowered to hale recalcitrant Inhabitants before the nearest magistrate or mamour, it speaks volumes for the able manner In which the inspectors have tackled their delicate task that very few cases have been reported. Varieties of Sweet Peas. From the Los Angelra Times. Sweet peas have eighty-six divisions and some 300 subdivisions. In California, where almost all the flower seeds are grown, one farm of 500 acres Is given up to the production of sweet peas alone. The total production yearly is about 3^p,000 pounds, and even when this amount Is augmented by the yield from smaller farms it Is almost impossible to meet the demand. Sweet peas are the most popular flowers In America for home gardens, except the nasturtiums, and even these cannot always compete with the sweet peas. Where country air and sunshine abound sweet peas hold unrivaled supremacy, and nasturtiums are In use for window boxes and scant little city gardens, where a small back yard must do duty for a flower lover. Pansles are also a popular favorite. though their price Is sometimes high enough to be prohibitive. The ordinary varieties, well selected, are not more than J2."> a pound, but some of the big velvety ones, rarely colored, sell for $50 a pound. 1 NEW LINE OF OFFENSES / Marshal Collins After Violators of Sunday Law. RAID ON GLEN ECHO PARK Names of Electrie Railway Employes in the List. HEAEING WEDNESDAY EVENING Views of Interested Parties?Marsha^ Bags Autoists for Violating Speed Laws, One of Whom la Released. Several thousands of Washhigtonlana were out In search of cool breeres yesterday afternoon. In the vicinity of Ulen Holio. , Many of them had never seen Marshal Collins, but had read a good deal about him and his pursuit of automoblllst* Inasmuch as there were no violations of the auto law within the knowledge of the pleasureseekers no exciting episode was anticipated, and many were accordingly greatly surprised when the marshal and his assistant, Walter Shaw, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff W. H Embry of Montgomery county, swooped down upon the amusement re sort and conducted a general raid. All of the employes of the park?the telephone operators, peanut and popcorn boys, and a score or more conductors and niotormen who run cars to and from the park were placed tentatively under arrest, but most n 1 tliam n'..fn (<> <r.> ii.win .r < . - ing their names and addresses. Hut four of the employe* wero actually taken Into custody. These were Frank Wluer, ltusr a Koa<'h. Wlllard V. Powell and Smith Brown, all of whom were employed at the "What Is It7' Two of them were arrested for changing money, aud the other two for acting as barkers. Violation of State Law. It was explained that the raid wai conducted on a charge of violation of a Maryland law, passed in January, llXMt. which states: "If any person or persons shall do uny act of bodily lalrar < works of charity, religion or necessity excepted) they shall be arrested ai d fined not less than for the first oflrnse." Marshal Collins stated this morning that Snerlfl Kmbry at tlrst arresti-d only the employes of the "What Is It?" stand, but he (Collins) declared if one was to be arrested for working, others were also violating the law, and therefore he Instructed his assistant, Mr. Shaw, who is a son of I*. D. Shaw, manager of the park, to arrest all offenders. The marshal found that one Italian who was conducting a fruit stand was not actually at work, so he purchased two oranges and then quietly asked for his name; and the fruit vender Is therefore among those who must answer in case the charges ever come to trial. Among those included In the raid was I^arry Garrett, a brother of the lawn mayor, who was turning; ore music on the merry-go-round. The members of the District N'ationul Guard Band were also compelled to give their names and will also have to appear at the hearing. Trial to Occur Wednesday. Yesterday being Sunday, Mayor Garrett could not obtain warrants for the arrest of the alleged offenders, but told all of them that they would be served with one today, and that they were to appear at the town hall Wednesday evening and stand trial. These Were Caught. Among those who were caught In the raid were: George F. Howard, manager of tli<> theater; Miss Minnie Kelch, who was selltng tickets for soda water; Edward Boswell, John Carrow, Arthur Wilson, Ray Jones and Charles W. Winslow, soda wau r boys; H. Keed Smith, who was sell.ng photographs of Marshal Collins arresting an autoist; L*e A. Blelaskl. the runner of a Ferris wheel, J. C. Buckingham. Mm. L. 6. Buckingham and W. F. Murray, who wvia making candy; L. Cooms, selling candy; Hiram Ulnn, selling oranges; 8. S. Taylor, cashier and manager of the cafe; Harry Harmony, J. S. Collins and A. W. Moon, waiters, and the following members of the band: D. B. MacLeod, P. K Stratton. J. iVoodln. B. Phillips. J. B. Talor. O. S. itz. J. tSiachettt. B. Henny, M. Horton, V. Hayberger, J. Wallace. J. Meyers. V. Walton, li. V. INalle, 11.. 31. lansiu, c.. aimiun, j Naker and A. Schmidt. Not Ordered by Mayor Garrett. As a result of the raid. Mayor John A. Garrett of Glen Echo will this evening issu i seventy-four warrants, charging the alleged offenders with violating the town ordinance prohibiting working on the Sabbath, and. as stated, trial Is set for Wednesday evening. Fourteen of those against whom warrants will be issued are employes of the railway company whose cars run out to the park. Mayor Garrett went to Rockvllle today, and when questioned concerning the raid stated he had nothing whatever to do wlttl Its Instigation. He said Deputy Sheriff limbrey, without solicitation on the part of any of the Glen Echo officials, visited the park and placed under arrest three employes of Lorenzo D. Shaw, who runs the resort, Embrey, he said, a little later upbraided Collins for not arresting the employes of tliu nark and the latter replied that while he did not think there was any occasion for disturbing them he was in favor of arresting the entire crowd so Ion.; as the tlirea had been molested The two oillcers thereupon returned to the park and procured tho names of those against whom warrants will tills evening be Issued. M_yor Garrett says that while the raid was made without his approval, he will try the cases, and if it iias Ik-cm shown that Ih* law has been violated he will Impose a tint) of $3 In each case. In default of payment the law provides for Imprisonment In tlu county Jail for tuirty days. The raid Is understood to have very greatly incensed the cltlaens of Glen Echo. The sentiment there is said to be very much against the action of the officers. State's Attorney Robert B. Peter has been asked to represent the town at the trial, and Edward C. Peter of the local bar will appear for .1 number of the accused. The cases will be tried at Glen Echo. Gen. Harries Heticent. Gen. George H. Harries, vice president of the Wellington Railway anil Klectria Company, which operates the trolley lum to Glen Echo and Cabin John Hridge. declined to discuss at any length the raid of last night l>y Montgomery county and Glen Echo officials He had not fully Informed himself as to the legal questions Involved, he said, and did not know what his company would do In the event warrants am Issued. Gen. Harries was asked by a Star reporter whether the company might not discontinue the trolley service to Glen Echo on Sundays, as the county and town ortl' iais seemed to desire. "We would rather discontinue the service altogether and forfeit our Maryland fran cnisc. ne repiieu. If the authorities who conducted tlie r.iid last night persist In Interrupting the trolley service, the natural outcome would l><\ It in said, the cutting off of Glen Echo and Cabin John from communication with the rest of the world, except by carriages and automobiles. When the reporter pressed Gen. Harries for a most definite statement of the attttuJa of the railway company in the affair lie replied: "I cannot discuss that at the present stage, but you can infer a great deal.'' Autoists Caught. Previous to the raid at the park Marshal Collins had been out on the Conduit road looking for alleged speed law violators, but" was ortly successful In catching two. who cave their names and addresses as follows: Julian E. Woodwell of ma.'! Mount Pleasant street northwest and Henry Buc kley, w hu was driving a large ear for one of the local , automobile agencies. It Is stated Mr. Woodwell was dismissed, as three guests In hi: machine stated he was running but clever miles an hour. Buckley was not so luck> lie was lined 110.