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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
DAVIS AND ELKINs COLLEGE.
Formal Opening at Elkins Today-Non
Sectarian Institution.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, September 21-The
new Davis and Elkins College, at Elkns,
w. Va, was formally opened today. Ex-
Senator Henry G. Davis and his son-in- law
Senator Stephen B. Elkins, gave 500 900
toward 1t.
While the college is under the jurisdic-
tion of the Lexington presbytery, 1t is nom
sectarian.
1t is a beautiful building with furnished
dormitory rooms for boys and young men,
and has campus of twenty-five acres
spreading along the Tygarts Valley river
Prof. ]. E. Hodgson was recently ap-
pointed principal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
Personal Mention.

Mr.. George T. Nicholson of Chicago, an
official OF the Santa Fe railroad, was
among Secretary Morton's visitors at the
Navy Department today.
Mr.. e. H. Potter of Beaufort, N. c.. has
returned to this city for the winter.
DIR. Samuel H. Greene, jr., has just re-
turned to the city after delightful sum-
mer IN Vermont.
Washington visitors to the st. Louis ex-
position in connection with the national
congress Of science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
McCUE MURDER CASE.
Objection to Indictments Withdrawn
by Defense-Jury Called.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, September 81
Former Mayor J. Samuel McCue today
was again brought into court to answer the
charge of murderiog his wife. The objec-
ton made yesterday to the validity of the
indictment on the ground that Henry L.
Lyman, member of the grand jury, is not
a resident of Charlottesville was withdrawn
by the defense today to correct Topographic
cal errors.
The new plea entered was practically the
same. Commonwealth Attorney Gilmer
moved to exclude the plea, but Judge Nor
ris admitted 1t and called petit jury for
tomorrow morning to decide whether or not
Mr.. Lyman is a bona fide resident of this
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
TO CUT ANNUAL REPORTS
forelgn Governments Becoming Too
Well Acquainted With Our Affairs

because 1t is believed that foreign gov
ernments are learning entirely too much
regarding the inside workings of the United
states navy and are picking from the an
hual reports of the bureau chiefs informa-
'lon which should be of a confidential char
acter, change will be made this year in
the preparation of the annual reports of
naval bureau chiefs, and much that hither-
to has been included in these papers will be
omitted, 1t has also been decided to omit
the estimates. of the bureau chiefs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
TOURING THE STATES.
Worlds Peace Delegates Saw Points of
Interest at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, September 2l.-The
delegates of the Interparliamentary Union
arrived here early today by steamer from
Detroit. After breakfasting on the boat
they were taken for a drive and shown
the various points of interest in this city.
Later they took their special train for
Niagara Falls, where the afternoon will
be spent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any ad.
dress In the United States or Canada
for 13 cents per week. 25 cents for
two weeks or 30 cents per month.
postage prepaid Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE
The address may be changed as FREE
auenly as desired Always give the
old as well as the new address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21

Former Senator James K Jones is back
in the city from New york, where he has
been in close touch With the dssnecratic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-21

Continued on Second Page.)
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After three hours of hard work the con-
ference of leaders broke up at 12 oclocls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30

tried and sentenced. The Home Office
however, which Is the virtual Court Of
Criminal Appeal, has offered Beck e 2.0o0
as a solatium for his wrongs which offer
he Indignantly declined. The King has
been "graciously pleased to pardon" the
said Beck IN consideration Of some CIR
cumstances humbly represented Unto VS.
but the stigma of conviction .as not been
removed from Beck's name: nothing can
give him back tho seven years spent in
Jail nor restore to life his aged mother
who died while her son was serving his
unjust sentence. The press and pubic
alike have Joined In demanding cum
rlete and searching Investigation o, the
system Of procedure, which will allow
such fearful miscarriage OF justice I'll I.
facts and tho outcome OF the BECK CAFE
show onclusively that the safeguards Of
Scientific Identification Of criminals are
OF tho flimslest and most valueless sort;
that poiceman's opinion or memory are
better than the best alibi, and, In short,
that there Is no assurance OF real saf.
10 any one wrongly accused N 80 alb
sence Of court OF appeal for criminal
cases. We have often seen justice de.
llayed or defeated by pettifogging, hair
splitting methods In the abuse oi>.he
privilege Of appeal in criminal CO yea but
the case OF Adolf Beck shows~ the other
eli s. il + Z I !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
Cuba To-day.

There seems 10 be no doubt that Cuba
Is getting along well as an independent
republic, and the people of the United
States may we'll be proud of the work
which this government has done in free
ing Cuba from the bondage Of Spain.
in stamping out disease and in setting the
young republic we'll upon its feet.
1t was our pleasure recently to have
talk with an intelligent official of the
Cuban government, and while he was
proud Of the progress his country had
made he did not hesitate 10 say that Cuba
was Indebted 10 the United States not
merely for her independence, but for
necessary and most useful lessons In the
art Of government and In public cleanli-
ness. He declared, moreover, that the
&cubans had learned their lessons we'll,
and were making the. most Of their OPP
portunitles. When reminded that some of
the Cubans had at one time shown Il dis
IKE for the United States and for citizens
OF the United Stgtes.>,he said that the
oi!slclans ,jwere ifespcnyble for thar,
having tried TO make the cubans believe
that the United states government mad
no Intention OF withdrawing it's troops
from the island and giving the cubans
their Independence. but that since We
had COMPLIED Yita our promise all feel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
England's Dreyfus Case.

All England is discussing the so-R''l'l
English Dreyfus case Of Adolf Bcck, a',!
indeed, 1t is a celebrated caus" It seer,s
that in 1871 a man. who was tried under
the alias Of John Smith, was convicted for
obtaining money and rings rom women
BY fraudulent devices. In 1890 Adolf Beck
was arrested and identified py d l1'ice.
tried In 1871, The Judge ruled that Geek
could introduce evidence to show that
he was moi, John Smith. AS matter Of
fact. Beck had a perfect allbi, having
Leen in. Peru from 1875 to 1852 On the
policeman's evidence Beck WAS sentenced
10 seven, years Of penal servitude. and
Was marked as having been previously
convicted, Upon making urgent appeals
for justice TO the Home Secretary, the
letter ID" signifying previous conyIc-
lion."" was removed from Beck's clothes,
hut no opportunity was afforded him of
showing that he was not In reality the
guilty party, On being released from jail
lie was arrested again on the charge OF
| having obtained rings and money from
women since his release. and was again
| condemned to penal servitude this time
for fourteen years. 1T was in evidence
! that Beck's handwriting Was not the
| handwriting OF the guilty man In either
1 1877, 1896 or 1904, Blu, the expert main
,aincd that IN all three cases the true
] handwriting was disguised;' nor did Beck
show the Identification marks called for
by the records in Scotland Yards; nor
| did his pronunciation OF the Engllah lan-
| puage tally with that Of the original Of
J fender Notwithstanding which points he
was summarlly sentenced the second time
\ ny proyidential occurrence the chief
| inspector happened TO so through jail
In London Just before Beck Was sent
10 the penltentiary the second time, and
| there found the original John Smith, tie
| chief difference between Beck and Smith
| feing that Smith had a decided scar IN
| his chin and Beck did not. which fact
| was recorded III Scotland Yards There
upon. The real criminal was apprehen!ed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
BIG PRICES
FOR KEEv|E|:
Sale Of His Hunters and Hounds
Proves Real Benefit for
the Sportsman.
BRING TWICE THEIR VALUE
Not Only Horses and Hounds,
But Saddlers and Harness, Go
High Virginians There
-....--.--.-.-.--.
Especial to rho Times nlsputch.)

Especial to Tho Tlmcs-nlsphtch.)
NEW YORK, September 29.-The
much-advcrtlscd Keene tale Of hun'er.
and hoiInds came off with flying cologs
Tonight. 1t was not only sale. but a
farewell benefit as we'll to MI. Kccnc.
the prince OF sportsmen who leaves
shortly for tour around the world 1
use the word benefit. advisedly, for sew
cntecnt hVptera sold for $4,000. an av-
crage of $1,000 q head. Many sports
men from all parts OF tho country were
present, all hoping for bargains, hut
there were none. Every horse sold for
more than market value, and tho bidders
We'd With each other In laying .jcii.lpis
prices for everything
The sensational sale tamo when the
pack Of fox hounds were offered. Thirty
seven and a half couples wcntlto Meadow
Brook Hunt for $3.50, or $50 per hound.
Such a price Is Unprecedented In any
country Some Idea Of the price will be
had when 1t is remembered that vii
liam Keene only paid $500 forathe2 pack
a year ago.
rs The saddles even sold for dolb!a lie
price of new ones of the same make. AMI
old brides sold for more than the cost
OF new ones Becky Sharp. a mare that
Mr.. Kecne bought in Virginia for $3.50
three years ago sold for $4,000. AMI this
Is the story OF the wholesale fictitious
values and all good fellowship.
The sale rooms were packed with sporte-
men and sportswomen from all parts Of
the country, and Virginia was well re -
resented Among tbs Ntrglnians no.
z ticed Lieutenant- Governor Joseph d;
Willard, Mr.. and Mrs. P. II. Mayo. Mr.,
and MRS. Garter Miss Pope, Mrs. Came
ron. Mrs. Reginald Brooks, Mr.. CORTLAND
Smith, Mr.. Pessano. Mr.. Allen Potts. M:
Hobson, Mr.. Mr.. BEDFORD, Mr.. Percy
Evans, Mr.. Leo Evans ard many otneEsa
Mr.. Keene and some friends occupied
seats In the balcony and took lively in-A
sterest In the bidding.
Among the purchasers was caotnlns
Percy Maynard, OF Meath, Ireland, who
bought four hunters to take abb Old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30

tngs OF prejudice or anlmosity had ems
trely passed. away and that the Cuba11s
had the most afrec,ionate regard for the
United states.
When asked what the United States
could further do to help Cuba along,
he replied that for his part he thought
that very little remained to be done. as
1t would be best for the Cubans to be
thrown as mitch as possible upon their
own resources in order to develop a spirit
OF independence and self-reliance. He
did think. however, that certain grades
of Cuban tobacco not grown IN the
United States should b admitted free,
as such a measure would help the cubans
and materially increase trade between
Cuba and the United States
When asked II Cuba had race problem
TO deal with, he became almost excited,
and said that the negro was the great
pest Of the island. and he was willing TO
resort 10 desperate measures to rid the
island of the pest. we have met no man
In the United States so extreme In his
view on this subject as this Cuban OIL
cial. M
But the most interesting thing that he
said was that within five years Cuba, IN
his opinion, would apply for annexation
to the United States. He had no DOUBT
whatever on that score, although ne said
that at this time sentiment was over
whelmingly opposed annexation.
We doubt not that the Cuban IS right
in this view. Cuba Is enjoying her inde-
pendencc now but by and by her people
will see that 1t will be immensely TO
their advantage in every way for their
territory. 10 be Incorporated into the
Union upon any fair torms and sooner
or later they will apply for admission mi
This has been our view FROM the first.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
Educating the North.

Bv invitation Governor Aycock and
Judge Winston Of North Carolina re
Gently made several speeches In Maine on
tho subject Of education, and at the Wind Ind
up meeting, the superintendent OF educa-
ton paid them glowing tribute IN which
he said that they had made It possible
for the people OF Maino to have just
conception Of the quality and character
Of the people Of the South. They have
helped us, 2, the superintendent proceeded.
ito an understanding Of the temper and
purpose OF the leaders that years of read
Ing could not bring US. This experience
has shone us how scant reason we have
for distrust or disapproval Of our breth--
rem. It has given us another proof that
people are better than they are painted
"A large percentage Of the trouble IN
this world between man and man, be-
tween sections and sections, between ma
lions and nations, grows out OF some
misunderstanding. IT is SO hard to OBJ
tain the exact facts about any compiled.
ton, it is 50 easy to nisapprehend Dur
ing the war between the States. North
ern troops made a raid into little VII
slage in North Carolina. and when one Of
the negro women saw q. Yankee soldier
for the first time, she ran to her mis-
tress in great amazement, exclaln11ng
that he was ''jes' like our folks" She
had supposed from what she had heard
that n Yankee soldier was sort OF mon
ster. with horns and hoofs, perhaps, but
AT any rate, crea ture entirely different
from the human beings Of the South. The
Northern people have had some such mis-
conception of their brethren IN the South
They have misunderstood our character
and our surroundings. They have dis
cussed us, and the questions with which
we have to deal from their point OF view.
not knowing us and not knowing our
situation. If the Southern Conference for
EDUCATION had done nothing more than
to bring representative Northern men into
the South, its work had not been in vain.
These men have come and seen for them
selves, and they have gone back with 4
clearer conception. Their point Of view
has been changed, and now in discussing
Southern problems. they discuss facts and
conditions rather than theories
We congratulate Governor Aycock and
Judge. Winston upon the splendid mis-
slonary work they have done in Mains.
and we hope that other distinguished
southerners will embrace opportunities to
dc like service MS they present Them
selves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
SEPT. 3OTH in WORLDS HISTORY

b D.
placed authorizes i, 4 i,
triumph Witch c 0ntnus S vo wo
Ss,ys s..s s and % 4:
s'ss3 ssf n syi
barbac gods the trophies which the car
] = ss' '' ''' :
Rodoph i, Emperor died He added Austria, sya
carniola to his dominons BY conquest a,1
Luther maintained ii,
Queen s ''''''s Y subjects
died sf is s s11a the tfs
epa his % e 1e f oS
Court and School Streets 40,
Rs'' = ''' 81
i ;; s:
sae
and two sloops off.
soa 1tqrs s
ae e az Of M R post
na the post
demonstrated large encampment
Sc s and s
55f Eaa,n and Nosna"osa' 1zs''SSs 60 3D.
General 50 militia defeated the indians
is ss . Ss MS
vans burned q, They also aeseroyeu oOv % n - - -
Fort gsoSs Tiea} tho third
- e,ssss
independence acknowledged b France
General A j. Vaughn
Car d Russia visits Emperor Vienna
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 80. 1904, /
Schools and Communism.

The Times-Dispatch Is a warm trle"i
81 the public school system for Tho req
ron that EDUCATION is necessary, ana Ito
X only way to give all children in the lard
an opportunity to educate themselves Is
to have schools provided for at the pue :
lie expense But there is a danger In the
Il ublic school system to which The Times
Dispatch has often called attention, and
which cannot be pointed out too often
tits the danger OF socialism.
n Mr.. William HI. Maxwell, supcrintend.
0 dent Of public. schools in New York city
n a recent address gave emphasis to the
danger: 55y FL
what farce it Isl said lie, TO talk
s5of schools providing equal opportunities
for all, when there are hundreds Of thou
sands of children IN our city schools who
cannot learn because they are always
hungry" and to overcome this condition
n lie would have the city provide a whole
:. some 4nidday meal, as is done in Paris
s and in many places in Great Britain.
Now, if the governments to provide
free lunch for the children who attend
school, why should it not provide free
4 clothing and IT, free clothing, why not
j supply ali the needs of the child? That
Is the aim of communism. The COM
munists believe that the nation should be
as one large family; that there should be
certain men at the head of the family to
i direct its affairs; that all should work
q together In a common cause for the com
mon welfare: that each should contribute
according to his ability and each receive
according to his necessity. In fine. that
the government should be the parent Of
us all, and that we should DC gathered
together under its protecting wings noul-
.shed and supported as It's dependent chill
s drer.fs
This view Of government IS as TAI s.
Z moved from Democracy as the cast is
removed from the west, rs ono pr.nLinle
tan be removed from It's anritnes.s. Je.n-
4 ocracy teaches, and its aim IS to develop,
independence, self-reliance and msi.hood.
But if we are going to teach our CHI.
dren the principles Of communism. It We
gre going to take. them away from their
q parents and conpeL-tisem to attend school
ind provide food and clothing MS veil
as instruction, how long Will It .e nn-
der such instruction and under such n
regime before we shall have a nation
OF communists instead OF a nation
q OF Democrats?
Some Of our contemporaries have tGken
Il issue with us when We have said that
the public school system Is undcmocratic
n but our contention Is true The public
4 school system in principle IS unGtmo-
. cratic for II is communis.c. and corn
+ n.unisIn IS as undemocrat!c as anything
can be. The. public school system, we
repeat is necessity, but 1t is communists
8 tic, and Democrats should sec to
Il It that there is as little Of
communism In it rs possible. There
Is an even present danger and ex-
tremists, Ike Superintendent maxwell. II
z New York, are TO be held In check, for If
q ley have their way the time ail como
when the public school systsm Viii be
the destroyer of Democracy, and our UNI
doing, and. therefore, curse Instead uf
blessing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
SMALL BOY DEOWNED.5
Charlie Brantz Fell Into the
Is Dock While Playing.

Charlie Brantz, seven-year-old son Of
Mr. and Mrs. August Brantz, Of No. 1910
Dock at the foot Of Eighteenth street
yesterday afternoon about 2:3o o'clock.
The lad with companion, still younger.
was playing on some boards along the
frantic a efforts 10 save himself the boy
sank, and It took Joe Edwards. the diver.
two hours to recover the body.
Coroner Taylor viewed tho remains and
turned them over to the family.
The funeral arrangements Will be an
nOunced later,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
Drake Palmetto Wine.

A trial bottle is sent prepaid, free OF charge,
Stomach TROUBLE F!atulenoy, CONSTIPATION,
Cat4rrh OF the Mucous Membranes, Congestion
OF LIVER or ktdneys, or Inflammation OF Bladder.
Isolutely. builds up the nervous system and pro.
NOTES q larger. purer and richer blood supply.
Seyonty-hye cents ct Drug Stores for u large
this paper who needs medicine vii. be supplied
with'a trial hottie Of brakes Palmetto Wine.
free Of charge. by writing for " to Drake For.
mnla cempanSa Drake Building nn cehisaso.
distributing agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
SUPREME COURT.
Opinions Handed Down in Many
Cases and Court Adiourns.

special to The Times. Dls!p o In s.,
sTAuNToN,. VA. Sept ~ 29aT n do Su,
nounced the disposition OF numerous APP
plications for writs and adjourned to
meet In Richmond November 18th
Opinions were delivered In the following
cases:
Summary.
By Judge Keith president: Trumbo ct al.
VS.. Fulk Ct al. Circuit Court Of Rockingham
county. Affirmed 4. e
OF Craig county. Reversed In part and affirmed
by =. Judge R, H. cardwel: Bowles vs.. Com
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
vs. Briggs. Circuit S Court Of warren county;
By Judge John a. Buchanan; Chesapeake
esS o 1 AessnS enny hsss
VS. ~ B G@ass q a. Circuit Court Of Az
kJ By J IDn stafford q. whittle: Rankin va
Goodwin. Circuit Court OF Augusta e county.
Msss a9su S'Tsa%y " 81 s
sa ramF92s ssns EoR @RFA 5lse hfG
American Mechanics OF Morth america g nrd o.!
United American Mechanics Of State OF Yir-
gira. CHANGER. oa Court Of city Of Richmond
y
Atlantic const Line Railroad Company VS..
Watkins Circuit Court of Chesterfield cou udn
Shannons administrator Vs. chesapeake ana
Ohio Railway Company Circuit Court OF
Bedford county. Writ Of error and super
Lewis Va, Commonwealth. Circuit Court Of
Nelson county, Writ OF error refused,
EiIlnger vs.. Commonwealth, Circuit Court
of Accomac county, Writ Of error refused
chancery OF city Of Norfolk, Writ Of error
Roanoke Industrial, &C., Association Us,
Underwater Railway Company. 81, Corporation
Court Of city Of Roanoke. WIFI OF error re-
Callahan and Reed vs.. Shuttle and n Wo ID
petition for writ OF erroy refused. v.
The foIowns cases Werf rshsnrne 'oa roS
the Circuit Court OF Augusta county Con-
tinucd till the next term =, 80 !. !, rror,
the Circuit, Court Of Augusta county Arsu que
a" Court sT' adjourned to meet in Richmond No,
yember 18th, ;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
FATHER SHOT
BY YOUNG son
(By Associated Press.) Is

(By Associated Press)
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, September 20
A special to the Arkansas Gazette from
Austin, Ark. says:
& John King, a farmer, living near here,
IS lying at the point OF death from a
gunshot wound at the hands of his SON.
Walter, who is seventeen years old It
is claimed King was abusing his wife
when Walter took his mothers part
and told his father repeatedly to cense
the abuse. The angered father Is said
not to have needed the warning given
nv his son, and the latter seized shot
gun and fired, the load entering Kings
neck Young King has been arrested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
Distinguished Visitors Pleased,

Mr.. r. c. Morse. general secretary; Mr..
and DR.. l.. C, Warner, chairman Of the
International Committee OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, all Of New
York; Mr.. Joshua lowering. of Baltimore,
field secretary OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, who have been in the
city for a day or two attending a meeting
Of foung. Mems Christian Association
workers, have returned to their homes.
The visitors were greatly pleased with.
the Railway Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION OF this city and the work 1t Is
doing. 81 ..l.l. ~. lsalLN lA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
NO DANGER THAT
ODELl WILL RESIGN
(By Associated Press.)

., (By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, Sept o.--An authoritative ri: 't3
statement was made to-day that Governor ' m =
odcll would not resign as Governor. or y
retire from the Craftsmanship Of the Re-
publican state Committee Of New YORK TX
At the Earatoga Republican convention 't'1'li J.
Governor odell suggested to some Of the q }
Republican leaders that II he was IN
SATISFACTORY to the party he MGiuidd re- &c.
rious REIMBURSEMENT from the. Republican
leaders, tts 5sa5yi1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-30
President Crawley Here.

Mr.. Kenner Crawley. OF Farmville.
president OF the Virginia Railroad Com-
pany, called yesterday at the State treas.
urer's office and at the general Offices Of
CraWley Is Interested In the building Of
the tne from Rosney. on the James River
division Of the Chesa peake AID Ohio, TO
.Danpille, on the main line OF tho South
nothing new with respect TO the plans OF
the company. s i}3