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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
PORTE IS DILATORY.
Will Grant American Demand, but His
Minister Must Scrutinize.

CONSTANTINOPLE, August 18.-The
receipt of the porte's note confirming it's
undertaking to accord the same treat
ment to American schools and kindred in
situations as is granted to the most ia
vored nation. subject to the usual depart
mental formalities.
The verbal assurances given Minister
Leishpan by Izzet Pasha. secretary of the
palace. and Nedjib Melhame, assistant
minister of public works. that the list of
American schools will be Immediately
recognized. which Mr.. Leishman subse-
quently embodied in a note to the porte
with the intention of obtaining the porte's
official confirmation, are understood to
have been dfsapproved at the palace,
hence the portes reservation that instead
of immediate recognition. in the case
OF France and the other powers the
American list must be submitted to the
scrutiny of the ministry Of public instruc-
ton and the necessary permits obtained
before 1t will be officially recognized.
1t Is anticipated that objections will be
raised to some of the schools. The lega-
ton. however. declares 1t Is satisfied, but
at the same time points out that undue
delay In the execution of the undertaking
would surely be followed by fresh trou-
BILE.
1t Is understood that the $4,000 COM
pensation due to an American citizen at
Smyrna for land illegally taken has been
deposited In the Ottoman bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
VERMONT AND MAINE.
Both National Committees at Work
Planning Campaign.

NEW YORK. August 1s.-Both national
committees continue to give attention 10
the states of Vermont and Maine Speak
ers are being engaged and sent to tho
states fast as arrangements can De
made with them.
Senator Proctor of Vermont at tho
republican headquarters today and ex-
pressed confidence of full republican vote,
which would mean about % 900 majority.
He told members of the national commit
tee that the gold democrats generally would
return to their party this year. and 1t IS
estimated that about 5000 democrats voted
with the republicans eight years ago. Sena-
tor Proctor says there has not been an
election since 1888 when party conditions
In the state were so normal and regular.
The democratic campaign in Vermont Is
In charge of Bradley B. Smalley, member
OF the national committee
Democratic conditions In New York were
discussed at the national headquarters to-
day. State Chairman Cord Meyer was in
conference with August Belmont, Vice
Chairman Delaney Nicoll OF the national
committee and several democrats of New
York city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

Commissioner Chamberlain of the bureau
OF navigation of the Department of Com
merce and Labor said this afternoon that
on several occasions his bureau had used
boats OF other than the revenue cutter
service. notably at a regatta in New York
state. when boats of the coast and geodetic
survey were put in commission for the
purpose of patrolling the course of the
racing boats. The Treasury Department
Is not called upon by the law to furnish
boats for the purpose Of patrolling regatta
courses. the Department Of Commerce and
Labor being authorized to select such boats
as are available at the time
The statement Of Commissioner Chamber
lain, as printed yesterday. that no request
had been made of his bureau to furnish
lawful patrol of the course last Saturday
was an inadvertence. The matter had been
In the hands of subordinates in his office
during his absence and he had not per-
Sonally inspected the letters sent to his bu-
reau by President Doyle of the Regatta
Association. The responsibility Of lack
of patrol of the course rests with the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor, only IN
SO far as that department was unable to
command the necessary boats for the work.
available, neither had the Department OF
Commerce and Labor, therefore there was
no patrol.
The fact that Mr.. Doyle received the last
letter Of the Department of Commerce and
Labor three days after the regatta is ex-
planned by the sluggishness Of work in
many of the governmental departments.
and not, apparently, due to negligence on
the part of the officials of any department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

curities Company from dispensing OF 310.-
2:50 shares of the common stock of the
Northern Pacific company, which 1T Is al
legged was transferred to that company by
Hartman az Pierce. 1t further restraints
the Northern Securities Company from
dispoSing of 347, 900 shares of the North
ern Pacific company received from the
said Northern Pacific company.
The Oregon Short Line Company is re-
CURED to give a bond of S2.0oO.O00 for tho
purpose of indemnifying any losses that
may be sustained by the granting of the
preliminary injunction. The Oregon Short
Line company filed its bond, as required.
with the United States Fidelity and Guar
antee Company as security. The bond has
the APPROVAL of John w. Griggs as coun-
sci for the Northern Securities Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Death Of Harvey Laney.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND Md. August 1S.-Harvey
Laney died at noon today at his home on
the National pike near Cumberland, after
q lingering illness from paralysis. He was
a former druggist. but was famous as an
experimentalist in photography, chemistry
and other sciences. He was also a natur.
aiist and made many new discoveries as to
the habits Of insects. especially the spider
and wasp. He had been Ill for years. but
1t is believed he prolonged his life by
sheer will. coupled with systematic expert.
mental physical culture. He was a bache.
lor. about fifty years old, Mason and an
Elk. He leaves considerable property to
his brother. lack Laney. and two unmar.
ried sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
TO SAVE THE FORESTS
Plan Outlined by Secretary
Wilson.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
A STATION TO BE PLACED IN
EACH RESERVATION.
Chief of Weather Bureau to Invest1-
gate the Practicability Of
the Project.

Secretary Wilson made an announcement
today which is among the most interesting
and unique that has ever emanated from
the Department of Agriculture. Plans are
in progress looking to the establishment Of
u wireless telegraph system OF fire alarms
in every one OF the forest reserves under
the control of the United States govern
ment. In detailing his plan 20 a reporter
for The Star today Secretary Wilson said
he believed this would prove to be one OF
the most valuable suggestions ever made
for the preservation OF The forests.
Our greatest enemy In the forests Is
fire said the secretary. Fire is the mis-
chief maker and 1t has always been a prob
lem with US to prevent them. or control and
extinguish them. once they have become
started. During my recent western trip the
suggestion was made to me TO investigate
the practicability of establishing a system
OF wireless telegraphy in all our forests for
the purpose OF announcing fire and calling
all the rangers and Squatters to the scene
of the confagration at once. l thought over
the matter on my way home. and the result
Is that now l am arranging to send Mr.
Moore. chief OF the weather bureau. to the
Black Hills reservation to make a thor
ough examination of the country, and re-
port upon the proposition. II he thinks
such a scheme practicable l think little
time VIII De lOSt III the system
and maintaining II.
Hope for An Automatic Service.
while the plans are only tentative as
yet. the general idea IS to construct an
automatic service. which will give the
alarm when contact is made with the
flames or excessive heat. 1t Is proposed to
divide the reserves into sections. with an
alarm and receiving station in each sec
ton. Take the Black Hills reservation for
instance. There are twelve rangers there,
under pay from the United States Each
one of these men could be placed in charge
OF station. 1t could be managed 80 that
these rangers could sound an alarm indie
pendent OF the automatic device, In case
they observed the fire before the contact
was made with the apparatus. The Black
Hills reservation Is sixty miles wide and
100 miles long. and you can see what
serious proposition 1t would be were a big
fire to gain considerable Roadway unan-
nounced. With the wireless alarm arrange
ment these men employed by the govern
ment and hundreds of other foresters,
squatters. miners and others In the VI
cinity will be informed Of fire the moment
II starts. and they can mount their horses
and arrive upon the scene In time to check
the flames and save thousands and thou
sands of dollars worth Of trees.
When the suggestion was first made to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
GILROY IN THE FIELD.
VIII Contest With Wachter for the Re-
publican Nomination.

PUBLICAN NOm10aL1Ou.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
BALTIMORE. Nd. August 49, 1901.
The fight within the ranks Of the re-
publican party against Representative
Frank C. Wachter reached eli
max yesterday. when J. Wesley Gilroy
announced his candidacy for the republi
can nomination. and later deposited his
primary fee of $25 with the supervisors of
election.
II am in this fight to stay" said Mr..
Gilroy to The Star correspondent. IA
committee OF prominent East Baltimore
business men have asked me to enter the
race. and one stated that he would give
me $1,000 to help out In the campaign. 1
believe ! will win. There are two factions
In the district now. despite the burying
of the Ratchet by Mr.. Wachter and Mr..
Stone. One faction consists OF those favor
able to that harmony. and the other con-
sists of former friends Of both Wachter
and Stone, who will not cOuntenance their
getting together"
Mr.. Gilroy will tomorrow open head
quarters at lis East Lexington street. His
campaign will be managed by George w.
Golden. who Is close friend of Senator
McComas. and who has openly declared
war on Wachter and insists that the rep
resentative cannot be reelected to Con-
gress.
Representative Wachter when informed
by The Star correspondent that Gilroy
would enter the primaries did not appear
to be at all disturbed.
II am pursuing the even tenor Of my
way" he said with q laugh. land attend
ing to my affairs. I am not at all worried
over any other candidates that may enter
the field"
The announcement made by Mr.. Galroy
created great sensation In political cir
cles, and predictions are freely made that
the primary fight will be one OF the hot
test ever fought In this city for con-
gressional nomination.
The candidacy of Mr.. Gilroy marks the
Of a plan of certain repubii-
cans In East Baltimore. who refuse to abide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
HAIL INJURED CROPS.
Destructive Storms Passed Over Lam
caster County, Pa.

LANCASTER, Pa. August 18.-A series
Of destructive thunder storms. accompa-
MED by hail. passed over this county last
night. The tobacco crop. one Of the finest
ever grown here. was almost entirely ruin
ed. The other crops and fruits also Jared
badly, especially corn, which in some dis
tricts was stripped to the bare stalks A
number of barns were struck by lightning
and burned. the most serious loss In that
particular falling on Henry B. Hertzler.
whose barn. in addition to the garnered
crops. contained $50 cases Of tobacco ready
for the market. The entire structure with
its contents was destroyed, entailing
loss of 5000. with no insurance
From east of Maytown, this county, to
the Dauphin county line. a strip six miles
wide was swept by the hail and almost
every growing thing In its path ruined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
DECREE OF INJUNCTION FILED.
Restraints Securities Company From
Disposing Of Stock.

TRENTON. N. J.. August 1s.-Judge
Bradford. in the United States circuit
court. today filed the formal decree OF In
Junction in the suit recently decided by
him, in which Edward H. Hartman and
Wfnslow s. Pierce were compliments and
the Northern Securities Company and the
Northern Pacific Railway Company were
defendants. In the decision Judge Brad
ford decided that he would grant a pre-
liminary injunction. and today's formal
decree ID in consequence thereof.
The decree restraints the Northern Se-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Nothing to Do With Strikes.

Nothing to Do With Strikes.
Did your western trip have anything to
do with the labor troubles in Chicago?'
Mr.. Wlso, was asked.
Not a thing In the world" replied the
genial Secretary. When 1 went west !
went straight through Chicago, and when
l came home l came straight through Chi
cago. The only person 1 spoke to either
time was the man who sold tickets at the
station
But didn't You look into the conditions
which We're responsible for the strike when
you were with the sheep and cattle men
in Denver?''
No. sir said Mr.. Wilson. THAT would
sdvoi 100 much of politics and I am not a
pontlc1an The object Of my trip VAS to
endeavor to arrive at some method for re-
Iorestlng the vast areas which have been
devastated Of all trees. Something must
pe uone 10 preserve the forests and along
with the forests the water supply.
Unless some step Is taken soon I believe
olsaster Will come to the great Black Hills
couh.ry. mat as you know is the fourth
eieatest soId-producing area in the world.
A depth OF 100 feet has been reached witt
no signs of a discontinuance of the ore. and
am informed that the supply will last for
centuries What appeals to me as serious
proposition Is the gradual but sure extermi-
nation of the trees either by fire or the
woodchopper There are acres and acres
OF bare ground there which must be re-
rorested. or the supply Of wood Will cease
and the operation Of the mines made either
Impossible or so expensive as to be i'm
practicable. The old forest areas are not
even reproducing. and unless they are made
to. our children will have to look to the
46.oOO.OOO acres Of trees in the Philippines.
The Present Question.
THE question Is how to reforest and the
kind Of tree to be used. At present there
are only two kinds Of pine on the Black
Hills reservation. and the department Is de-
batting whether to continue this class OF
tree or to rehabilitate with some other
species. 1t is problem a mighty problem.
and one which is by no means solved. That
Is why l went west"
Did you not have long talk with the
sheep and cattle men while you were in
Denver?' the Secretary was asked
Yes" he replied, but only in an advisory
capacity. They are having some trouble
about the divldon Of the grazing lands. and
were apparently worried about the possible
action OF the government. l told them that
everything belonged to them; that the gov
eminent probably would not interfere to
any extent one way or the other, and that
II they would get together, settle their own
troubles and come to an agreement as to
the division of the lands the government
would approve 1t. They seemed to be much
relieved. and l am confident the situation
will right itself without any federal inter-
ference"
Secretary Wilson will leave Washington
tomorrow for a short vacation with "the
good old folks up In New England" as he
put 1t today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

by the harmony arrangement of Collector
Stone and Representative Wachter; have
Joined forces for the purpose of defeating
the latter in the primary, and, 1t is stated
If they are unsuccessful in this they will
use every effort to crush him in the gen.
eral election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Realty CONVEYED.

deed has been placed on record by
which tract of some eleven acres Of land
has been conveyed to r. Ross Perry and
II. Ross Perry. jr., the consideration being
$4,000. The land lies on the west side or
the Loughboro road Just north or the
american University and the line Of Nassa-
chusetts avenue extended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

At Sturgis, KY. r. H. Latham shot and
killed his brother-in-law. Isaac Tucker. and
Mrs. Tucker. They were occupants OF the
same house. Latham Is In jail at Morgan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Law NOT OBSERVED
According to Statement Con-
corning Recent Regatta.
Mr.. DOYLE EXPLAINS
EXHIBITS CORRESPONDENCE
FROM SECRETARY METCALF.
Department Of Commerce Had No
Patrol Boat for Special Service
on the River.
Mr.. DOYLE EXPLAINS

1t is evident from the published state
ments that for some reason there was an
absolute disregard last Saturday, on the
Potomac course, of the law relating to re-
gattas. AS heretofore printed in The Even
May 10. 1896. provides alb follows for the
safety Of participants and spectators dur
ing regattas:
In order to provide for the safety of
passengers on excursion steamers yachts.
oarsmen and all craft whether as obsery-
ers or participants. taking part in regat-
tas. amateur or professional, that may
hereafter be held in navigable waters. the
Secretary OF the Treasury 0his has since
been changed to Secretary of Commerce
ana Labor be and he is hereby authorized
and empowered in his discretion to detail
revenue cutters to enforce such rules and
regulations as may be adopted to insure
the safety Of passengers on said excursion
steamers, yachts, oarsmen and oil craft
whether as observers or participants, TAX
ing part In such regattas."
Inquiries made at the bureau Of naviga-
ton Of the Department of Commerce and
Labor by reporter for The Star resulted
In the assurance by Commissioner Chamber
lain that the department had not sent a
United States vessel to patrol the course
Of the regatta held last Saturday by the
Potomac River Regatta Association be-
cause there had been no request made OF
the department for such protection as the
law provides. This has already been stated
in The Star. which later learned from John
Hadley Doyle president of the Potomac
River Regatta Association, that the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor had been
requested by the association to send a YES
sci to patrol the course Of the regatta and
that reply had been received that there
was no vessel available for the purpose.
Mr.. Doyle added that In 1902 the regatta
association had applied to Major Sylves-
ter. superintendent of police, for a patrol
OF police for the protection Of the course of
the regatta held that year and that that
official had responded that the police de-
partment had no Jurisdiction in the mat
ter. Major Sylvester called the attention Of
Mr.. Doyle to the act OF May 10, 1895
whereupon a request was made Of the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury for such protection
as the law provided.
Reply Of the Secretary.
"Ths Secretary OF the Treasury replied"
said Mr.. Doyle. that there were no YES
sells Of the revenue cutter service available
for the service needed. and we therefore
had no protection Of tho course. At the
regatta Of 1903. known az the Middle States
Regatta, application was again made to the
Secretary Of the Treasury for the service
and was by that oflcial referred to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

me I was impressed with 1t and the more
l think of it the more am impressed. The
only thing remaining is to determine the
practicability of the scheme. and il it will
work as We believe it will. one of the
greatest steps looking to the preservation
of our trees will be taken If it can be made
to work in the Black Hills reservation, 1t
will be used in all the rest Of our reser-
vations. aggregating 70OO0.OOO acres"
This was all the Secretary would say
concerning this new scheme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18

In this lot are about sixty suits of mems cloth
ing in the medium weights-for wear right now and
all through the fall. They in the dark and taste
full fancy effects, cassimeres and cheviots Mostly
from the $40 lines, some sold at $3.50. Pay us SIS
and take your choice from the sixty suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
I'm Mattings and
Floor Coverings.

Lot of China Mattings
that have been slightly ~
wrapper stained; 12lzc. VUZ~
and 15c. quality; for to- Cd /RN
morrow. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Lot of 1Sx36 China and japanese Mat
ting Rugs; all ends
knotted; from mattings ~
sold at DC. to Coo. yard III NJ
mot more than ~ to III /RN.
36x36 Japanese and China Mating
Rugs; ends securely
S S :; {: g; e.; e &C., sss $685.
Wilton Velvet Rugs in many new ORR
entail and other de-
3: 7s4ss !sss Is t: = S 90
Lot of All-carpet Has
socks; fine quality car u ~
pets: SOC value; one to 4 Ii Co
buyer. .-----.--......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Dress Goods and
DOmestics AWay Down.

Genuine Amoskeag Apron Ginghams:
assorted checks. in blue
!; s: =: $ e.: =: s 81: $780,
Yard-wide Bleached -@/
!! s:: 5$;:: :s s: :: :::: $780,
e = $:;:' &c: +: ::::; $780,
$ s: :s q; ;;s ST.: $780,
$ 4: e E. $;:s = s e.: &c: $780,
;:; s; E 3: a.: s.: E$ $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-18
Mr.. Chamberlain's Statement.

preceded the crews in the first race and
gave both her wash
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-14

9w fighters who manage themselves.
lie IS above the average fighter III m
diligence. He is the best liked of all
ne Anrican fighters who have gone to
england because of his pleasant man
lers and .cleverness. OBrien knows
low to advertise himself On his re
-ur,i from lis last visit to England he
wore d stunning suit of English ma
-erial and his luggage was very ex-
-ensive. He had at least four trunks
md various valises. The newspapers
made special mention of this fact. and
was fine "ad" for the shreWG
Quaker.
Kid Mccoy is another fighter who
believes in plotting his own affairs.
IcCoy's ideas of advertising himself
While not fiattering to his good taste
ire nevertheless, original. Mccoy is
redited with being the first pugilis;
o have cards printed nearing his nam
ana picture. before He became note0
ne used to hand these cards to any
body who cared to accept them. AT the
sine Mccoy bore out his soubriQuet of
Kid. He was youthful in appearance
md good looking. Mccoy is not Z
iuert talker, but he is witty, and this
sift enables him to ingratiate himself
;Cns who made ii their business to es-
heW fighters or anything apertainine
became acquainted with good people.
nd whenever he had a match on he
never lacked hacker.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-14

Dame Fashion
NEW YORK, March IA

NEW YORK March IA
This is the time of the year when
dinner gowns of every variety may be
seen and studied and it may be said
that perhaps never before has there
been such a remarkabl variety of
styles and beauty of colors, designs and
OrnamentatiOns displayed in dinner
strikingly handsome gowns of that
description was worn by a young So
The young woman wore an exquisite
gown of apple green liberty satin.
trimmed with graduated widths of silk
braid of the same shade. \ huge white
hat. wide from side to side. but much
narrower from front to back, of
short-napped white silk beaver and
adorned With a long green ostrich
plume reaching from side to side. The
plume was shaded from pale green at
the tip to dark green at the base The
gown had Il stock and shallow yoke o.
cream shell lace with lines of pale
green edging the stock. To the yoke
the soft satin of the waist was shirrec
extremely full and dropped in. a deep
pouch above the high shaped girdle
of satin folds. Silk braid, about an
inch and a quarter wide. was caught
at the lower shirred part of the bodice
and in the center front four very large
silver and steel buttons we're fastened
and pulled the shirred portion to the
center in a narrow pouch. The shir-
ring at the top of the corsage extend
ed around the tops of the sleeves.
which We're set on in the 1880 droOp
below the projecting yoke The
sleeves were very full, and had wide,
but rather short dropping puffs above
the lower sleeves, which We're formd
of small and narrow puffs of shell lace
having narrow bands of green silk
braid between tnem. They ended in
full but short ruff7es over the hands.
The silk braid was also used at the
top of the corsage in two rings. the
outer being of the wider braid. on