Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-01
What West Virginia Wants.

e. B. Purinton, president of the University
Of West Virginia. and the three men ex-
tended the President an invitation to at
tend the commencement exercises of the
university next summer. The President did
not give a definite answer.
The West Virginia representatives in
formed the President that no revision OF
the tariff was needed or desired in their
state, and that the people were unanimous
ly opposed to any tinkering with schedules
at any time in the near future
Representative Curtis of Kansas, speak
ing of sentiment in his state on tariff revi-
sion, said: There does mot appear to be
any sentiment for general overhauling or
the tariff in my state. There are evil
dences of a desire for some revision. but
not extensive. There is strong feeling,
however, that the government expenditures
are growing too fast, and that the appro-
priations in the coming Congress ought to
be cut down to just what is necessary to
run affairs. No, lido not see any actual
necessity for q river and harbor bill this
year. 1t VIII be necessary to continue some
of the improvements begun in this direc-
ton, but the appropriations for that pur-
pose can be attached to other bills"
Northwest for Tariff Revision.
Representative Spaulding of North Da-
kota was a tariff. revision advocate. THE
northwest Is for revision of the tariff" he
declared Regardless Of what views are
expressed by members of Congress from
that tsection.a the people, there want tariff
revision; and will insist upon having it,
Senator Hansbrough of" North Dakota is
| understood to hold somewhat similar views,
while Senator McCuinber does not agree
with them to the fullest extent.
Senator Dillingham; Of Vermont paid his
respects to the President. Senator Foraker
and Speaker Cannon were likewise with
him. but the large number of callers pre-
vented either Of them getting a long talk
with him. -"'-f. 5'.5 q
The officers of the It'll Cavalry, stationed
at Fort Myer, called the President to
pay their respects. When he was in st.
Louis recently the President asked one of
the bands to play Garry Owen. When 1t
did so he said that 1t reminded him of the
It'll Cavalry. as Garry Owen" was the
fighting tune OF that regiment
Rapier Of the Fifteenth Century.
Representative Tawney presented to the
President today fine rapier of the fif-
teenth century. 1t was given to Mr..
Tawney for presentation by Jacob Scherfius
Of Winona, MINI. Mr. Scherfus is lifelong
republican and an ardent admirer of Presi-
dent Roosevelt The rapier became the
property OF the Magnus family Of Wurn-
berg, Bayern, Bavaria, in the fifteenth CEN
fury, and was passed from one generation
to another, going to the eldest son. It
finally reached Capt Leonard Magnus Of
a New York regiment of volunteers during
the civil war. Captain Magnus died with
oul u sui anu tUG SWORD became the prop.
erty of Mr.. Scherflus. his son-in-law. Mr..
Scherf1uS has no son, and decided to pre-
sent the weapon to the President. The
napier is beautifully engraved with the coat
figures.
When the weapon was presented to the
President. Representative Curtis of Kansas
was standing near. II think you had better
keep that for using on this governor down
south-that fellow Vardaman Of Mississip-
pi' suggested Mr.. Curtis, but the Presi-
dent discreetly made no remarks in reply.
Representative Tawney was congratulated
upon his farsightedness as to Missouri.
Some of my knowledge as to Missouri
came from Frank Sargent, commissioner OF
immigrat ton" said Mr. Tawney, pointing
to the smiling commissioner. HE tele-
phoned me some time before the election
that he would bet his head that Missouri
would go republican. L thought that If such
ford to bet his head on Missouri I could
afford to bet some money. If desired, and
at least risk prediction"
Honor to Memory Of .Stonewall jackson
President Roosevelt today directed the
announcement to be made that his intention
is to appoint StonewalI jackson Christian,
q grandson of StonewalL jackson, as a ca
Diet in West Point. The decision to do this
was made to Representative Livingstone Of
Georgia and Col. ]. G. Woodward. president
of the Georgia Military Academy. in which
The said that RS to
point son Of Harry St4iwelI Edwards,
postmaster of MaeoH, Ga; as cadet to
West Point and thatshe would decide which
and which next year. He Was glad to honor
the memory Of Jackson BY appointing his
grandson and hoped the boy would show the
military genius of the grandfather. Young |
Christian Is son 6fsWillfam Christian, a
former newspaper correspondent in WASH |
fngton, but now aAo' assistant passenger
agent of the SeaboaTd AIR Line road
Mrs. Stonewan Jacksonville widow OF
Gen. Jackson. is living in Charlotte, N. c., |
and a sister of young Christian is at present |
in school in this city.s 4