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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
CENTRALs BEAT MUTE RESERVES.
High School Boys Won Out by Two
Points

The Gallaudet Reserves were defeated
yesterday afternoon on the Kendall Green
field, by the Central High School team of
this city by score of to D. At the last
stage of the game the Central boys man
aged to make touchdown; only fifteen Sec
onds more remained to play. The winners
had made a touchback earlier in the game
and with this touchdown won out by two
points. Both team played good game.
The line plunging Of Horton. Lindstrom
and Munier, for the Gallaudet were the fea-
lures of the game For Central kipp, Snow
and Mcdonald did the best work, the
taekling of Kelly and Cunningham was also
worth mentioning. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
KENsINGToN NEWS.
Tenth Anniversary Celebration Of War
ner Memorial Church c. Acluded.

Special Correspondence of The Ev Ang Star.
KENSINGTON, Md, October 81. 1903
The celebration of the tenth anniversary
of the organization of Warner Memorial
Presbyterian Church was concluded last
night by reception to the congregation at
the parsonage. Mrs. James T. Marshall
and Mrs. William NJ. Terrell received the
guests, who numbered over $50. Music was
furnished BY the Kensington Glee Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
COMMISSIONERS
Y. M. G. A. Bowlers.

Last night at the Y. NJ C. A. alleys Capt
Gould's team won three straight games
from Capt. Efker's team. The remarkable
score of 264 in the second game was rolled
by Dooing. making nine successful strikes
and in the last frame leaving up an impos-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
Hugging Match In Quaker City.

Charlie McKeever of Philadelphia was
to have met Young Peter Jackson of Bal
timore at the State Athletic Club, Phila-
delphia, last night but McKeeyer was
unable to fight and Cyclone Kelly was sub
stituted. The bout was miserable affair
in which the men clinched and wrestled
the greater part of the six rounds The
of the boxers and hooted and Kissed Them
throughout the fight. In the fifth round
many of the people left the building.
In the third, fourth and fifth rounds there
the only fighting of the bout jackson at
these times had Kelly weak and almost out
from left swings. Kellys punches had no
effect in Jackson and he was forced to
clinch to save himself
The referee had trouble keeping the men
apart. Kelly was bleeding freely from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
NEW LEAauE POSSIBLE.
Ted Sullivan Trying to Form Minor
Organization. .

Ted Sullivan. author, base ball magnate.
promoter of leagues. expert in judging
''phenoms." financier and inimitable story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

his former home In La Porte, Iowa, and
will also visit Chicago, Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

mouth when he went to his corner at the
finish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
.EULOGIES PRONOUNCED
ON DEAD C0NGRESSMEN
Senate Listens to Praise of Deceased
Members of the House of Rep
resentatives.

More than two hours OF the Senate
session yesterday was devoted TO euIo-
gies on three late members OF the House
Charles A. Russell Of Connecticut. Josh
VA 5. Salmon OF View Jersey. and Amos
J. Cummings OF New York Senators
Plat OF Connecticut, Frye. Lodge. Jones
OF Arkansas. and Aidrich spoke in re-
spect to the memory OF Mr.. Russell.
Senators Kean and Dryden delivered Gu
logies on the character OF Mr. Salmon
while remarks in commemoration OF the
life and character Of Mr.. Cummings were
made by Senator Depew.
Senator Burrows offered resolutions
and spoke on the character OF the late
X. o. Crump, member Of Congress from
Michigan. The Senate then adjourned
until tomorrow.
Great interest locally was taken in the
services for Representative Cummings.
as he was regarded as one OF the best
friends the District had in the House OF
representatives. Representative SuIzer
OF New York recently introduced a bill
providing for the purchase OF site and
the erection OF a pedestal for a Cum
mings monument in Washington.
The bill was introduced at the request
of the typographical union and various
belonged. The societies plan to CO.
operate in the purchase or a suitable
monume nj 10 his memory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
SIGNS
NEW DEPARTMENT BILL
Nomination of CortelyOu Likely 70
Go to Senate Tomorrow.

President Roosevelt yesterday signed
the bill creating the Department Of
Commerce, and also that creating the
position Of chief of staif in the army
establishment. in place OF the command
ing general. Both are bills Of unusual
interest. the hrst because OF Its relation
10 the trust question. and the second on
account OF the radical change IL oc-
caslons in the War Department.
II is expected that the President viii
Immediately follow his signing OF the
Department Of Commerce bill by sending
to the Senate the nomination OF George
p. Costelyou as Secretary OF the new
depart al.nt with seat in ,he Cabinet
council. The nomination will probably
be sent & , the Capitol at noon tomorrow.
as the legislation becomes effective di-
rectIy upon receiving the Presidents
signature.
The army staff bill does lot go into
OBJECT until August 10. after Lieutenant
GeDeIsI Miles has gone upon the retired
list. BY the provisions OF the new bill
II is expected an even higher degree Of
efficiency in army administration will be
secured. the chief of star serving di-
rcctly under the Secretary Of War.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
GREAT PRESSURE FOR
NEW BUREAU PLACES
Positions in the Department Of
Commerce Eagerly Sought.

President Roosevelt has had placed be-
fore him for consideration the names Of
a number OF persons declared TO be most
capable Of filling positions under the
new Department of Commerce. one OF
the most important OF these places VIII
be the CHIEF or the Bureau of Corpora
tiOns. For this position Representative
Wadsworth OF New York presented yes
terdsy Representative John u. Far
Quhar of Buffalo. y Y. who has been
until recently a member OF the Indus
trial Commission. Mr. Farquhar re-
ceived cordial greeting from the Presi-
dent. and his name will be taken under
consideration wneu the appointments
come 70 be made.
The Presidents many callers yester-
day included Senator'S Foraker. MiIIard
OF Nebraska. with Representative
NJ r. Kinkaid, or the Sixth district OF
that State. and Gamble OF South Dakota:
Representatives Hepburn Lacey. and
Hull OF Iowa, Payne and Stewart OF New
York. Richardson OF Alal anna SiDlCy.
Bates, and Cassel OF Pennsylvania. Day
ton Of West Virginia. LCudenslager Of
New Jersey. McCleary and HeatwoIe OF
Minnesota. Brick of Indiana Reeder Of
Kansas. and Griggs Of Georgia Most
Of these callers came TO present con
stituents who wished 10 shake hands
with the President.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
RECORD BROKEN ON
PRIVATE CLAIMS BILLS
House Passes gas Measures In an Hour
and Five Minutes

After passing the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. which had engaged the at
tention OF that body for parts OF five
days. the House yesterday devoted itself
10 the consideration Of private pension
bills and bills TO correct military
records.
II was the last day that the Commit
tees on Pensions will have this session
To clear the calendar all records were
broken both in Committee Of the Whole
and in the House. Three hundred and
twenty-six bills were considered by the
committee. and 325 passed by the House
in an hour and five minutes
Among the bills acted upon favorably
by the Committee Of the Whole was one
which was considered by unanimous cen
sent. asked by Mr.. Sulloway, chairman
of the Committee on Invalid Pensions
It was 10 authorize the President to ap-
point and place upon the retired list as
captain Edwin l. Bailey, who in the
war commanded the Second New Hamp-
shire Infantry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
BERLIN HOLDS GREAT
BRITAIN TO ALLIANCE
BERLIN COMMENDS BOWEN
North German Gazette" Rejoices That
Venezuela is TO Recognize Her
Foreign Debt.

BERLIN. Feb 14-An authoritative
statement issued by the government in
regard to the agreement on Venezuela
says that although the Venezuelan in
cident may now be regarded as closed,
and that common English and German
action. so far as coercive measures are
concerned. VIII cease the moment the
blockade is raised the Anglo German
cooperation viii continue until the set
tlement OF all the outstanding questions
at The Hague. where England, Germany,
and Italy viii be represented jointly
Praise for Mr.. Bowen.
4 word OF praise is accorded Mr.
Bowen. the American minister at Ca
racas. and the representative OF the
Venezuelan government in the negotia-
tiOns. for his work as an intermediary.
According to official account of the set
tlement OF the Venezuelan affair. which
is printed In the North German Ca
zette." Venezuela. in addition to placing
Germany in the first rank Of claimants.
admits the fundamental justice Of all her
other claims.
The security offered by Venezuela con-
sists OF 80 per cent OF the customs re-
ceipts at the ports Of La Guaira and
Puerto CabellO. which, II is estimated,
viii yield $500. 900 bolivars yearly. The
question as 10 how far this security will
meet the claims OF all the other powers,
If not settled in other ways. viii be de-
cided Dy The Hague tribunal
Finally, Venezuela binds herself to
regulate afresh her 51z per cent loan.
Il
also 70 rearrauge her entire foreign
debt. Under the latter head the claims
Of the German Venezuelan railway VIII
come in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
NATIONS WILL AGREE,
SAYS Won STERNBURG
No Reason Why They Should Not If Men Can Do
So-FIigh Praise For the Press

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE Press
Clubs dinner at the Waldorf Astoria to-
night brought a number Of prominent
men to the guests table. among them
heing william Jennings Bryan. the Rev
DR. Minot j. Savage. Senator Benjamin
r. Tillman OF South Carolina. Murat
Halstead. Recorder Goff Gen. Daniel r.
Sickles. former District Attorney Eu-
gene A Philbin. and Mayor Low.
Il also brought long telegram from
Baron Speck Won SternburE. the German
envoy az Washington. who had accepted
an invitation 20 be present. but who did
not come. sending this telegram TO ex-
plain his absence to Joseph Howard. jr.
who presided.
Washington. ID. c.. Feb. "A.
Dear Mr.. Howard: find it abso-
lutely impossible for me TO leave my
post. The protocols were signed last
night The question is settled. but many
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
NEGRO PRISONER ACCUSED
OF BOUNTY LAND FRAUDS

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 14.-Charles A.
SchlieThOlz. special agent OF the Land
Once at Washington. who came here
yesterday for the purpose Of unearthing
some homestead and bounty land frauds
complained or 10 the department from
this section, has succeeded. he asserts, I'm
ferreting ont the system employed and
fastening the guilt. In a large number Of
cases, upon James b. BuuyHn. a negro.
Bunyan was arrested here some time aga
for representing himself TO be a pension
agent, and defraUding negroes on the
pretense Of obtaining pensions for them
BUnyan. II IS learned from Federal au-
thorities, is now serving a two years
sentence at Nashville. and will not be
further prosecuted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15

details demand my speedy and close at
teution for at least two DAYS. I am
delighted 10 hear that the final agree
ment pleases all concerned
-Four men met. negotiated in perfect
harmony. and now separate with best
feelings Of friendship. II four men can
agree there seems to be no reason why
four nations should not be able TO agree
/ fell confident they will as soon as they
trust and understand each other I'm the
same way as we did.
ITO facilitate and to foster closer un-
derstandinR lies i'm the hands Of the gen
tlemeu whom had been looking forward
10 meeting tonight. TO a large extent.
They have done so much during the last
weeks Of unrest. and I congratulate them
with ali my heart for what they have
done in the interests OF peace and good
Will
Believe me. yours sincerely.
'STERNBURG."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
hrs. ROOSEVELT ILL
FROM SOCIAL DUTIES
Cancels Engagements and VIII
Require Complete Rest.

Mrs. Roosevelt has had TO cancel ALI
social engagements for the immediate
present. because OF nervous exhaustion
due TO the unusual strain Of White
House entertaining. Absolute rest has
been enjoined upon her for the next tew
days until her health is fully restored,
Because Of her indisDosition. Mrs.
Roosevelt was unable TO attend the cab
met dinner given by Secretary and Miss
Wilson last night
Since the dinner at the White House
in honor Of the Cabinet last December. a
week before the Christmas holidays
Mrs Roosevelt has been indefatigab:c
in giving notable entertainments there
The customary evening receptions in
honor or the several general divisions OF
official society have been supplemented
by numerous teas and musiCaIes E.cre IN
the nature OF personal hospitality II
following this extensive program. Mrs.
Roosevelt's health has broken down. as
has been the case with other prominent
hostesses IN previous seasons.
Mrs. Roosevelt was taken III at the
dinner given at the White House to a
score of guests on Friday night. before
the musicale 10 Whlch yvV adaitlonai
guests had been biddeu- In consequence
OF a fainting spell she had TO leave the
state dining room and was unable TO
welcome the guests who arrived later
for the musicale. Mrs. HAY acted in her
stead.
Yesterday Mrs. Roosevelt's Impaired
health prevented her from accompany
ing the President TO the Gallaudet-C Cock
Tell wedding at noon. OF the wedding
breakfast afterward. Secretary Cortel-
you went with the President Last night
the President went alone to t'6 Cabinet
dinner.
Relieved from the responsibility Of
social duties for few DAYS. Mrs Roose-
velt's complete restoration to health is
eXDected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
BILL WOULD PROHIBIT
HAZING At ANNAPOLIS
Guilty Cadets to Be Expelled and
Barred Fr0m Reappointment.

Mr.. Dick CRep. OhiO). yesterday in
troduced a bill to prevent the practice
of hazing In the Naval Academy
The measure directs the superinten-
dent OF the Academy to make. with ap-
provaI Of the Secretary Of the Navy.
such rules as Will enectuaIly prevent
the practice OF hazing. II further stipu-
lates that any cadet found guilty OF
=. -','.='ing in or encouraging hazing
shall be summarily expelled and shall
not thereafter be eligible to reappoint-
ment as cadet or commissioned in the
army. navy, or marine corps until after
the graduation OF the class of which
he was a member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
DISTRICT FARES WELL
IN THE BUILDINGS BILL
Besides Getting Another Million for
City Hall, Several Squares Are to
Be Purchased.

The District municipal building au-
thOrized by Congress at the last session
Is 10 cost s., 500 .00O instead Of 81 500. 900.
The omnibus public buildings bill In
troduced in the House yesterday by Pep
resentative Mercer. the chairman Of the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, authorizes the expenditure OF
an additional million OF dollars TO car
~ on the work The bill appropriated
approximately $4,000 900. Besides the
item for the municipal building there is
only one other as large; this is an ad-
ditiOnal million for the Chicago post
Office.
The District building can now be com
pIeted in accordance with the plans and
designs already approved. The increase
was made at the earnest solicitation %
the District Commissioners and with the
approval Of Secretary Shaw.
The bill also directs the Secretary OF
the Treasury C. secure by purchase or
condemnation the entire square num-
bered 324. bounded by c Street on the
north Eleventh on the east, Twelfth on
the west and the Government reserva-
tlon on the south and to reserve this
square as a site for an addition 10 the
postofice building. including space for
the mail bag repair shCp-
The Secretary Of the Treasury is also
directed to acquire by purchase or con
demnatiOn the whole Of square Ii2. con
tanning l57.7l1 and a fraction square
feet. having a frontage OF 402 feet on r
Street, the same on f Street and 39z
feet on Nineteenth Street. and the same
on Eighteenth Street as site for the
erection OF a hall Of records. The Sec
retary OF the Treasury is also directed
10 acquire land adjoining the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing. the limit OF
cost OF the building and site TO be S215.-
600 The size OF the proposed site is A.
by 2fS feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
NEW TRUST BUSTER
READY FOR LAUNCHING
Opinion That No Such Measure
Will Pass This Session.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has a
new trust buster" It has been in pro-
cess of construction for the past week.
and subcommittee having it in charge
IS understood to have reported yesterday
10 the fun committee There has been
more mystery about the action Of the
committee on this matter than was
shown IN several weeks OF the early
session. when antitrust legislation was
the only topic discussed about the Capt.
tol.
The bill is said to contain features
even more drastic than the Littlefield
measure. and TO embody some OF the pro-
visions OF the bill introduced in the
Senate by Senator Hoar in the Christmas
vacation. This result was brought about
by a coalition between the five Demo-
cratic members OF the committee, Chair
man Hoar and Senator McComas. The
other Republican members of the COM
mittee. six in number. are opposed 10
the new bill However. the majority ex-
poets to make a favorable report on the
bill at Mondays meeting.
II the Littleheld bill is killed by the
Senate, because OF the adoption OF sub
made by House members that the action
OF the Senate committee was for no
other purpose than TO defeat the bin
passed by the House. II is certain. also.
the minority OF the Senate judiciary
Committee. which in this case consists
of six of the strongest Republican mem
bers OF the Senate. will make a report
adverse to the new bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
BANK OFFICERS WHO FIGURED
IN MAROUAND CRASH GO FREE

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-Wilham II.
Kimball. former president of the Sew
enth National Bank, was fined s., 600 by
Judge Thomas. in the United States
circuit court. today. for having violated
the national banking law by overcertif-
cation for the firm OF Marquand & Co.
Sentence was suspended in the case OF
Gamaleil s. Rose. the paying teller OF
the bank. Kimball paid his fine.
Kimball and Rose pleaded guilty last
month. Another prosecution growing
out OF the failure Of the bank is still
pending against Kimbau and Frank B.
POon. of Marquand & Co
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
INDEX TO TODAY'S TIMES.
FIRST SECTION.


Terms of Venezuelan Agreement.
Lower Tariff for Philippines.
New Trust Buster"
2-Tillman FavoTs Shotgun Policy.
Engineer Responsible for Westfield
Wreck.
3-Trouble Bureau for Clerks.
New Division in Pension Bureau.
4-Many Banks Fleeced
5-Guards Scandal Arouses England.
6-Many Banks Fleeced by Swindlers.
Events in Alexandria.
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
GIN District Athletic Circles.
Io-CuTrent Art Topics
lex Attaches Weekly Chat.
12-Echoes From Stageland
I3-This Weeks Theater Offerings.
I4-With the Railroads.
I5-Finance and Commerce.
16-Editorials
Marquise de FOntsnoy.
I7-In Society's Realm.
1s-The Real Estate Market.
2o-Board of Charities Wants Emer-
gency Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
! JUDGE PARKER COLONIAL
CLUBS GUEST OF HONOR

NFW FORK. Feb. H.-Chicf Judge Al
ton p. rker. Of the court Of appeals,
was "a quest OF honor at a dinner given
by the oIonial Club tonight. Judge Par
ker's s9eech consisted chiefly OF a dis
cussion OF the courts of New York State
and die not touch on politics.
Besid es Judge Parker the speakers
were Mayor Low. on The City Of New
York; Justice Jenks THE Independent
Judiciary" Justice Vsnbrunt. The Ap-
Dellatet Division OF the Supreme Court; ="
Wheelesr Peckham, The Bar Of the State
Of New York" and Martin w Littleton,
judicial characteristics"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
COL. RANDOLPH MADE
BRIGADIER GENERAL
Rank Conferred on Him By Army
Staff Bill.

The army stan bill. abolishing the Of
fee Of commanding general OF the army,
and authorizing the organization OF a
general stan. with chief Of staff at the
head, has been signed by President
Roosevelt in the presence Of Secretary
Root. Col Wallace Randolph. chief Of
artillery. and Captain Chamberlain
Colonel Randolph's aide. The new law
provides that the chief OF artillery
shall have the rank OF a brigadier gem
eraI. and Colonel Randolph. whose ef-
forts TO reorganize the artillery Of the
army have met with considerable sue
cess. was asked TO be present and re-
ceiye the congratulations OF the Presi-
dent
There was some question whether or
not the provision giving the chief OF
artillery increased promotion is to be
made effective at this time, as the
authority for the organization of the
general staff does not permit 81 a cnai se
from the present =ystem until after the
retirement OF Lieutenant General Miles
in August. but both the President and
the Secretary OF Wa= are of the opinion
that the postponement OF action in re-
gard to the creation OF a general staff
does not apply to the promotion Of
Colonel Randolph.
With the retirement OF General Miles
the Office OF commanding general will
pass away. and in place Of the head
quarters OF the army there viii be an
organization composed Of the most active
and efficient officers the Secretary OF
War can select
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
CUBA READY TO LEASE
TWO COALING STATIONS

HAVANA. Feb. 14.-It is announced
that the negotiations between the United
States and Cuba for the lease OF two
coaling stations. one at Bahia Honda
and the other at Guantanamo, have
been completed. and that President
Palma signed the agreement Immediate
ly-
Senor ZaldO. the secretary of state
and justice. says the arrangement only
refers 70 clause 7 Of the PIatt amend
ment end that the conditions are TO be
settled later OF. He states that Il will
be necessary TO send the treaty only to
the Senate, clause : OF the Platt
amendment empowers the government OF
Cuba 20 sell or lease land for naval sta
tions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
BURLINGTON TRAIN ROBBER
CoNFEsSES, DUPLICATING PAL

BUTTE, Mon. Feb. 1.-THE Burling-
ton train robbers are under arrest. and
one OF them. George Cole. tonight made
a fun confession duplicating Joe Kirby.
another suspect. who was arrested yes
teTday.
From what Cole says. Kirby is now
suspected of having committed the
Northern Pacific robbery at Bear Mouth
several months ago when the train engt
neer was killed