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The Washington times., 1902-05-06
TEXAS INSURANCE
LAWS AEE UPHELD
Justices Harlan and Brow n
File Vigorous Dissent.
Former Attacks Soundness of Supreme
Court Decision, as Denying Com
panies Equal Rights.

The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed
the judgment of the circuit court of the
Northern district of Texas in the case Of
Geneveive NJ Mittler VS.. The Federal Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, Of Phila-
delphia, Justices Harlan and Brown en-
tering vigorous dissent.
The case involved the statute of Texas
imposing a penalty of u per cent on the
face OF the claim and attorneys fees
against foreign life insurance companies
which failed to pay claims within the pc
riod fixed in the policy.
Denies a Fair Field.
1t was contended that the statute de-
MED the equal protection OF the law to
such insurance corporations, In violation
OF the provisions OF the Federal courts.
but the circuit courts and the Supreme
Court united in upholding it as a reason
able requirement or condition, upon the
observance of which the companies were
permitted to do business in the State.
Justice Harlan attacked the soundness
OF this position. asserting that under its
scope and effect any State could pass any
law, however much 1t violated the Fed
eral Constitution. and the corporation af-
fected would not be permitted to question
its validity upon the ground of unconsti-
tutionality.
II had never before occurred TO court or
counsel. he said, TO plead in support Of
such laws that there were many coldi
tiOns upon the observance OF which COM
panios were permitted to do business.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
PARD0NS GRANTED
BY THE PRESIDENT
Executive Clemency Extend
ed in Five Cases.
Prisoners Released Because He Thought
They Had Been Sufficiently Pun
ished, and for Other Reasons.

The President yesterday denied ten ap-
nlicaticns for pardons and granted pardons
in five cases as follows:
Rafiaele Ciania. convicted in New Jer-
sey for being implicated in procuring
false naturalization, and sentenced Feb
ruary Is. 1901, to two and one-half years
in the penitentiary, is pardoned on the
ground that he was an ignorant tool of
another Italian who has been convicted
and is now undergoing punishment.
John II. Devlin, convicted in Colorado
Of stealing So from a letter. and sentenced
en- October Il. 1901. 10 year in the peni-
tentiary. is pardoned on the ground that
seven months in the penitentiary, in ad-
dition to the time he was imprisoned in
Jail before trial, constitutes sufficient
punishment.
William Hagan, convicted in San Fran
cisco of having in possession counterfeit
money, was sentenced, upon his plea Of
guilty, TO Imprisonment for three years
from November 4, 1901. This prisoner
was implicated with many others in hav-
ing in possession and passing the genu-
inc bank notes of the old New Jersey
State Bank of New Brunswick. He plead
ed guilty, and his codefcndants d,murred
to the Indictment on the ground that the
notes of the old New Jersey State Bank
were not counterfeits Of United States
notes. The demurrer was sustained and
Hagan's codefendants were discharged by
the United States authorities and turned
over to the State authorities for proseeu-
tion for fraud. Hagan is pardoned on the
ground taken by the trial judge that.
however he may have offended against
the State laws. he committed no offense
against the United States.
Isaac Slone, convicted in Kentucky OF
murder, was sentenced November 25, 1895,
to Imprisonment for life. His sentence
is commuted for ten years. with allow
ances for good conduct. because circum-
stances show that he did not do the aetu-
al killing. and because ten years i'm
prisonment is sufficient punishment.
Edwin Quesenberry. convicted in the
western district of Virginia of removing
and concealing distilled spirits upon which
the tax had not beeh paid, was sentenced
to pay a fine of 5000 and TO be imprisoned
for sixty days. The Judge suspended exc
cution of sentence in order that the pris-
oner might apply for pardon on account
of extreme ill-health. and the President
has granted a pardon on this ground.
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PATENT CASE DECIDED.
Supreme Court Directs a Decree for In
junction.

Supreme Court Directs q Decree for In
junction.
By the narrow majority of one the Su-
preme Court yesterday sustained the con-
tention of ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed
that the molten metal carrier and mixer
patented by Capt. William r. Jones, of
the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was a
meritorious invention, and directed the
United States court for the Western dis
trict of Pennsylvania to enter decree
for an injunction to prevent the Cambria
Iron Company from using 1t without the
consent of the Carnegie Steel Company,
which owns the patent.
The judgment of the court was an
nounced by Justice Brown. who briefly re-
viewed the steps in the litigation over the
patent, which was described as being for
method of mixing molten pig metal
The Chief Justice and Justices Harlan,
Brewer. and White united in dissenting
opinion, which was delivered by Justice
White. 1t was fully as long as the
Courts opinion, and covered every detail
of the case, going into the history of the
condition of the iron and steel making
process at the time the patent was issued.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
"a Romance of Coon Hollow" at the
Academy.

Melodrama, abounding in thrilling eli
makes. interspersed with good comedy,
and the introduction of a troupe of dark
les in plantation songs. melodies. and
buck and wing dancing. constitutes the
principal features Of "a Romance Of Coon
Hollow" which is this weeks Offering at
the Academy of Music.
The principal feminine role is in the
hands of Cecil Jefferson. who. as Clyde
Harrod. is the object OF much sympathy
on the part OF the audience.
lola Pomeroy is very clever In n con-
genial role, and is the life OF the produc-
tion. Lew Kelly. as a man of many
schemes. has the principal comedians s
part. and provoked much real merriment
last evening.
Specialties by the Carolina Quartet, a"
and the soft shoe dancers. Lew Kelly and
William Asher. help to keep up the fun
Of the performance.
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FUNERAL OF SMITH THOMPSON
Last Rites Over Remains Of Old Resident
to Be Celebrated Today.

The last rites over the remains Of Mr..
Smith Thompson, an old citizen Of this
city, who died at the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs Otho T. Beall, will be celebrated
this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Mrs.
BealIs residence. 2O1 E Street northwest.
Interment will be made In Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Mr.. Thompson was born on Staten Is
land, N. Y. eighty-one years ago and re-
mained there during his carly life. NOV
ing to this city in his early manhood.
He graduated from the Naval Academy.
In the Engineer Corps. but after a service
CT over five years resigned his commits
sion. He was connected with the Board
of Public Works Of the District under the
Territorial form of government. and in
that capacity he had charge OF the build
ing of the Seventh Street road.
Mr.. Thompson was connected with many
fraternal orders. including the Masons.
and was a member of the Firemen's AS
sociation and the Oldest Inhabitants AS
sociation.
a family OF three children survive him
Mrs Otho T Beail. Messrs. Smith
Thompson. jr.. and Arthur L. Thompson
besides five grandchildren and one great
grandchilG.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Burlesque and Wrestling at Kernan's.

Fred Irwin's big Show" made such 4
hit upon Il former visit to Kernan's Ly-
ceum earlier in the season that it was
booked for return engagement and yes
terday II repeated its former success. 1t
Is still the same well-appolnted show. and
with 4 few changes in It's makeup is
stronger than ever.
AS an additional feature Manager Ker-
nan presents Leo Pardello. an Italian
wrestler, who will meet all comers this
week and bars none. and offers s25 to any
one he cannot throw in fifteen minutes.
Yesterday afternoon he took on Z. C. YER
non and pinned his shoulders to the mat
in ten minutes. Last night he threw Jack
O'Brien in three minutes.
Mr. William Ballauff. for some years
treasurer of the Lyceum. is manager OF
the show. and had hearty welcome from
his friends. He is responsible for the OPEN
ing number. bit of nonsense. Are You
an Eagle" which has considerably more
to II than the ordinary curtain raiser.
BILLY" Watson and James F. Leonard are
clever comedians, who help the company,
of which Miss Marie Barrison is the star.
to make merry in song and dance. Mr..
Leonard wrote the burlesque AT Coney
Island" and created much laughter with
his character work. He is ably assisted
by Watson and Noble and the Misses
Lizzie Van, George Ballard, and Gertie
De Milt.
Miss Gertie De Milt is a newcomer in
the olio and made big hit with her
dancing and coon songs. She is quite
Young and will make good in more pre-
tentious companies. BILLY" Watson and
William Noble are MS funny as ever in
their bit willie and the Cadet" Alma
Burman and Lizzie Van are n bright
dancing couple, and the Century Comedy
Four" Guhl. Shaw. Quinn, and Horton,
are among the best singing features on
the burlesque circuit. They made big
hit and Agnes Miles is still the bright.
original annie Moore Girl"
An elaborate series OF living pictures
of high class was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed.
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FUNERAL OF Mr.. WILSON.
Remains to Be Inferred in Rock Creek
Cemetery Today.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mr.. Thomas Wilson, who died at his resi-
dence, 12ls Connecticut Avenue northwest,
Sunday, will be held this afternoon from
his home at O'Clock The Rev. DR..
Teunis S Hamlin, pastor OF the Church Of
the Covenant, will oflciate at the service
and accompany the remains 10 their last
resting place in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The following will serve as pallbearers:
Prof. S. y. Langley. Mr. b. II. Warner.
MIR. William L. Curtis. Prof. ]. Howard
Gore, Prof. w. J. Niece, Mr.. Rudolph
Kaufman. Mr.. James L. Fitch. and Gen.
John NJ Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson was born in New Brighton.
Beaver county, Pa, July IS. 1892. After
receiving a common school education he
apprenticed himself 10 a carriagemaker
of Salem, Ohio, and after serving two
years started in business for himself in
different sections of the West He finally
settled in Marietta. Marshall county, Iowa,
where after few years he was made
deputy clerk of the court. This occupation
turned his attention TO the profession OF
law. which he studied and was admitted
20 the bar.
At the beginning Of the civil war he
enlisted in the Second Iowa Cavalry and
was promoted to captain. but soon resign
ed and formed a company of infantry OF
which he was given command and assign
ed to the Fourth Iowa Volunteers. Upon
being mustered out of service at the end
of the war. he came to Washington and
settled, forming law partnership with
Thomas CorNin, and remained engaged In
legal practice until 1881
Unwilling TO remain idle. he secured
appointment as consul TO Ghent, Belgium.
He was afterward transferred to Nantes,
and later TO Nice, France
Mr.. Wilson was always engaged in
scientific study. especially archaeological
researches. He was at the time he died
the curator OF antiquities Of the United
States National Museum.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06

large figure in zone OF Our Girls" and
Mr.. Howard surely satirized in very for
chile manner the subject he had in hand.
Since the coming of our more modern
playwrights, Bronson Howard's dramas
have not been as popular as they once
were, but now and then they prove very
pleasing diversion from the style of
drama that is in vogue at the present
day.
This weeks play is one of Mr.. Howard's
best pieces of work. although it never
other pieces did.
Story of the Play.
The play tells of young French girl
who is sold in marriage to n French
count. but who welcomes the alliance in
the belief that she will be free-free from
governesses and the watchful eye Of her
too strict parents. OF course, she finds
that without love marriage Is failure.
but she realizes this too late. The other
side Of the picture is sharply contrasted
by the free. impuIsive and genuine love
match between fresh young American
girl and an English captain. In the end
the play turns out as all plays should.
MIR. Whittlesey has one Of the most
roles he has yet appeared in
during his engagement with the Bellows
company. His portrayal Of the character
of the bashful. sincere. tender. and yet
English captain Is surely
good bit OF work. Mr.. Wyngate is also
good as the young Frenchman who loves
and loses. but wins in the end.
Lillian Lawrence plays the part OF the
American girl as she does most of her
other roles. Some day Miss Lawrence will
try to act and will succeed. for she can
do 1t.
Katherine Clinton. as the young French
girl depicts the varying emotions OF the
character she has to interpret in a satis-
manner. and the others are cap
able in their resnectiye parts.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
THE ROCHAM BEAU STATUE.
Program CT dwelling Ceremonies An
nounced by Committee.

The committee of entertainment has ar
, ranged for May "a next a tentative pro-
gram of exercises in connection with the
unveiling of the statue in honor Of the IA
nous French field marshal. Count de Ro-
chambeau. in Lafayette Square. The cere-
monies are TO begin at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, and so far as decided upon will
be as follows:
Opening remarks by chairman Of the en-
tertainment committee. Hon. Herbert d..
Peirce, Third Assistant Secretary of state.
Invocation by Bishop Satterlee-
Remarks by President Roosevelt.
Unveiling by Countess Rochambeau. with
music, The Marseillaise." by the Marine
Band.
Presentation Of the sculptor. Mr.. Ferdi-
nand Hamar, by chairman of committee.
Remarks by the French ambassador,
NJ. Jules Cambon Tin French)
Music by the French band
Remarks by the United States ambassa-
dor to France. Gen. Horace Porter.
Music by Marine Band
Address by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
"Star-Spangled Banner" by Marine
Band
Remarks by General Brugere.
Benediction by his eEinence, Cardinal
James Gibbons.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
DID NOT MAKE OUT A CASE.
Supreme Court Decides Against the State
Of Minnesota.

The State Of Minnesota. which brought
an original action In the Supreme Court
for an injunction against Secretary
Hitchcock and General Land Commission
and judgment was yesterday given for the
defendants. The State sought to prevent
the defendants from disposing OF sections
l6 and Sc In the several townships sur
yeyed out of the Red Lake Indian Res
eryation. alleging that they belonged to
the school lands OF the State.
The Supreme Court. however. found that
by the terms OF the treaty made with the
Indians. the title Of the land was in them.
and not in the State.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Chase's Presents Good Program of
Vaudeville.

Chsse's bill of vaudeville this week is
good aIl-round Offering of this particular
style of stage entertainment. and some Of
the features are distinctly commendable.
This is especially true of the act given
by Eva Nudge, who, although not the
headline feature. contributes the best bit
of the program. Miss Nudge Is an at
tractive young woman, with a good voice,
which she uses with much discrimination,
and who possesses the faculty of chang
ing from one costume to another in the
shortest time imaginable. There have
been numerous other quick-change ar
lists seen on the Chase stage, but none of
them can lay claim with any degree Of
verify to the clererness exhibited by Miss
Nudge. She offers a great variety Of
garb, and completes her sartorial sur
prises by coming before the audience in
very handsome dress while she sings a
coon song with much effect.
The advertised feature OF the show,
"Miyo San," the Japanese musical comedy,
might have been accorded a warmer re-
ception yesterday afternoon had the Chase
Peerless Orchestra been more familiar
with the music. AS it was, much OF the
pleasure of the little musical comedy was
spoiled by the ragtime accompaniment
furnished BY the Chase orchestra. The
piece is a very pretentious affair. A spe-
cial scenic setting is provided and a cast
of good singers Is employed. "Miyo San
is long way in advance OF most similar
vaudeville novelties and holds out much
promise after the theater musicians be-
musical comedy Is pregented by Adolphe
Mayer. Laura Denio. Florence Tyler. and
Helen Brackett. the last named contrib
utinS the comedy very cleverly.
Blanche Ring wins much applause for
her excellent singing of number of pop
ular songs, and Charlie Case has some new
tales to relate of his father and the other
members OF his family. Genaro and Bailey
have forsaken their ragtime ways, and now
aspire to something better in the terpsi-
chorean line. This effort is called THE
Victim Of Circumstances" and is a good
vehicle for the exploitation of their pedal
talents. Clotilde Antonio. a hand balancer,
opens the show, and Montrell, a jugglcr,
brings the performance to a close.
The Chase management announces
Weber and Fields Fiddle Dee-Dee' for
next week. This Is not the Weber and
Fields company from the Broadway Music
Hall. New York. The organization that
will be seen at Chase's includes Rice and
Cady. Robert North, John G.. Sparks. John
Alden. Truly Shattuck, Dorothy Drew. Ida
and Jessie Cardoworie. The
chorus. 1t is claimed, numbers forty.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Dewey's Flag Flies at Sea.

NORFOLK, Va, May 5.-The United
States dispatch boat Dolphin passed Cape
Henry outward bound at o'clock, this
morning. She will join the North At
lantic squadron now off Cape Henry and
take from Washington TO the rendezvous
Admiral Dewey and cher officers OF his
rank. who will inspect the warships and
witness sea drills. The naval tug Her
cuIes from the Norfolk yard makes fire.
quent trips out TO the drill grounds and
today one or more torpedo boats will go
TO the drill ground.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Real Estate Assessment.

The real estate assessment for the
town is $3.50 The increase in the as
sessment is $4,000. the old figure having
been $4,000. The old council accepted
the figures and they will form the basis
of the taxation for the coming two years
beginning with July 1.
Takoma citizens will vote next Monday
on a proposed additional bond issue Of
$1,000. This sum is to complete the pay
ment for the new water works and to in
stall an auxiliary pumping engine. which
has been found necessary. 1t is thought
that there will be no opposition to the
issue.
Mr.. J. B. Kennear. the mayor-elect. has
been for two years president OF the
Takoma Park Citizens Association. He Is
recognized as an energetic and careful
man and Is considered an excellent Sc
lection for mayor. The new members OF
the council are among the foremost resi-
dents of the Park.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
PRESIDENT REDUCES FINE.
Direction Made in Case of Selling Liquor
on Sunday

The fine of 500 against George II. Leh-
mann. who was convicted OF keeping an
open bar in the District on the Sunday
preceding Inauguration Day. 1901. has
been reduced to $3.50 by direction of the
President
This action was recommended by the
District Attorney and the trial Judge On
the ground that the fines paid in similar
cases at that time did not exceed $3.50.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
APPOINTED THIRD SECRETARY
Craig Wadsworth to Go to the American
Embassy at London.

Mr.. Craig wadsworth. OF New York. has
been appointed by the President TO be
third secretary Of legation to the United
States embassy at London. the appoint
ment TO take effect in July.
1t is also announced that Joseph II. Gil
der, brother of the editor Of the Century
magazine. has been appointed dispatch
agent of this country at London.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Court Names Commissioners.

In the case OF Missouri against Ne
braska. to determine the title TO about
10000 acres of land affected by SHIFT"
in the channel of the Missouri River. the
Supreme Court yesterday appointed Alfred
Hazlett and John W. Halliburton commits
sioners TO take testimony and report to
the court at a suitable time.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Will Lecture on India Missions.

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Calvary Baptist Ladies' Missionary So
ciety this morning. Rev. W. c. Owen, of
Bapatla. India. will give an address on
India as a mission field, and with Mrs.
Owen will sing several songs in the na-
tive tongue. The public interested in the
subject are invited to attend.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Lansburgh &Bro
Dainty.
UndermuSlins.

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muslin. in high and v neck: some with
tucks and insertion Of embroid-
cry: others plain, with hem ssc
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women's Long Skirts. made OF good
muslin. with deep circular aar
hemstitohed umbrella ruffie; VN
these are very full. Special. TT
Women's Muslin and Cambria Draw
ers. made umbrella style: some TRIM
med with ruffle and insertion os tor.
chon lace; others Point de asc
Paris Lace and hemstitched uV(
tucks. Special ...-....... TT
One lot of women's Muslin, CAM
brio and Nainsook Gowns. in high
surplice. square, and round neck. both
short and long sleeves, elaborately
trimmed with torchon or VAL Nnn
enciennes lace. others trim Xu(
med with embroidery. Special W
Women's Gowns, made Of cambria
and muslin. in high and surplice neck.
tucked yoke. neck and sleeves cor
trimmed with embroidery. hui
special ss.s................. W.
Women's Fine Cambria and Nain-
sock Gowns. both long and short
sleeves. finished with torchon lace
and ribbon; others with yoke Tor
of hemstitched tucks. spe- QL
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women's Muslin Skirts. made with
deep cambric fiounce, with rufiie and .
insertion Of torehon lace; 9TH Jnc
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and tucks. Special. T........... HI
Women's Fine Cambria Umbrella
Skirts. some with tucked fiounce,
trimmed with ruffie and insertion Of
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embroidery with cluster OF \ VX
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The Washington times., 1902-05-06
]. B. KlNNBAR ELECTED
MAYOR OF TAKOMA PARK
Regular" Ticket Wins Out in
Town Council Contest.
Vote One of the Largest Ever Cast IN
Maryland End of the Town
Chosen for Two Years.

Mr.. ]. 3. Kinnear was elected Mayor
of Takoma Park yesterday to succeed Mr..
8. S. shedd. The successful ticket for the
town council was the regular ticket,
named In The Times yesterday. composed
of J. b. Derrick. E. VI. Douglas. Charles
Scudde-. CasseIl Severance. Lisie Morri-
son. and E. VI. Blodgett.
The election was held in the Offices OF
the council in the basement Of the Pres
byterian Church. The polls were open
from s o'clock a. m. until o'clock p. N.
The Judges OF the election were Rev. c.
Remington. j. II. Clark. and Arthur Col
burn.
The vote was one of the largest ever
cast in the town; although. as there was
only one recognized candidate for mayor
and the election Of the regular ticket for
members of the council was supposed to
be assured, many voters remained at
home.
Mr.. Kinnear was elected by practi-
cally unanimous vote. only three ballots
being cast against him. The counciimen
were nearly as successful. though some
what less than 100 votes were cast among
the three DEBATED candidates-Messrs.
Hall. McCauley. and o'Driscoll.
Serve for Two Years.
The new officers OF the town will serve
from the first Monday in June for the
next ensuing two years. They will choose
a town clerk and town treasurer at their
first meeting. 1t is understood that the
present clerk and treasurer, Mr.. Ben q.
Davis, will continue to hold both offices.
An important meeting Of the old coun-
ell was held last night to receive the
election returns and to consider the new
real estate assessment, which has just
been completed. The council adopted the
report of the election judges without de-
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Supreme Court Adiourns.

The Supreme Court OF the United States
yesterday after delivering number of
opinions adjourned until May 19.