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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
KNOX GUEST OF UNION LEAGUE.
Talks on Results of the Roosevelt Ad-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Address.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Senator Philander c. Knox, former
United States Attorney General, was ten
dered a reception here tonight by the Union
League Club. There was no other guest of
the club, and only Union League members
were present. Senator Knox was formally
escorted to the speakers platform by Cor
nelius n. Bliss, the president of the club.
Senator Knox was given cordial greet
ing in the applause of the members. He
reviewed the attitude of the republican
party toward the great corporations and
gave in detail the situation it confronted
President Roosevelt at the time the queS-
ton of the legality of the Northern Sc
curities Company was brought up and told
of the successful prosecution of the suit to
defeat the merger He outlined President
Roosevelt's recommendations as to trust
legislation to the F'ifty-eighth Congress, and
said. among other things:
The President has been faithful to his
trust and just to all the people. He has
not swerved from what to him seemed right
to meet the views or avoid the criticisms of
any. He would not tolerate the view that
any man above the law, nor the sug-
gestiOn that any man who observed the law
was beyond its protection, no matter how
small or how important his interests, and
no matter how vociferous the hue and cry
against him. His fairness to all has abort
ed all efforts to create class divisions and
class Issues during MS administration
At the conclusion of Senator Knox
speech he was heartily applauded. Chair
man Bliss then said that he had just
learned that former Secretary Root was in
the house and that the club would not be
satisfied to adjourn without hearing word
from him.
Mr. Root was escorted to the platform.
and said in part:
THE only cloud that can see in the sky
now, as far as national matters go, is the
fear that we may be Overconfldent. Uni
versal confidence tends to a relaxation of
efforts, and the more I contemplate the
character of the democratic party, its rec
ord, the consequences which would follow
II by any intervention of events 1t should
come into power, the more l feel the stake
is so great that no effort should be spared,
no matter how confident we feel, to make
a victory in the next election secure. Every
vote counts. Every day and every man we
meet affords opportunity to get more
votes
After paying tribute to Frank w. Hig-
gins, republican candidate for governor of
New York, Mr.. Root closed with eulogy
of President Roosevelt, which was vigor-
ously applauded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
JEFF Will Not Fight Negroes.

Jim Jeffries is out with a statement that
under no circumstances will he deviate from
his determination not to meet negroes. jeff
ries took this step In view OF the challenge
of Jack Johnson, the negro heavyweight,
who wants to meet him. Johnson issued his
def to the boilermaker after he knocked
out Denver Ed Martin in less than two
rounds the other night
Jeffries. who is now in the west, says
Il do not care whether Johnson licks the
Japanese army. l have repeatedly declar-
ed that as long as l am in the fighting
business ! Will never make a match with a
black man. The negroes may come and
the negroes may go, and some of the ne
groes may be excellent fighting men. Just
tell the public that James j. Jeffries has
made up his mind that he will never put on
boxing gloves to give battle TO a negro. l
might have admitted Jack Johnson's ability
a pugilist had / been at the ringsida OF
his contest with Martin. l will go so far as
to say that johnson would be able to give
good account of himself were he in the ring
with a man pounds and points better than
the fellow he vanquished the other night
But when johnson applies to me for an en-
gagement / will tell him in direct langua ge
TO look for some in his own class and
color to give him a battle | am against
fighting black men first, last and all the
time. Not because l afraid leave
that 10 the public to judge-but because l
have said ! won't and l intend to cling 20
my word. So that's all there is to IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
DECLARES INDIANA NOW SAFE.
Bryan Terminated Tour at New Albany
Last Night

dispatch from Louisville. Ky, last night
says: THE democrats of Indiana seem to
be ready to vote now, said William j.
Bryan, when he concluded his tour of In
diana at New Albany tonight. The closing
day of the tour through Indiana was re-
garded by Mr.. Bryan and his party as the
most successful Of all in respect to the size
and enthusiasm of the audiences.
Il firmly believe that Indiana will re-
turn plurality for Parker and Davis"
said Mr.. Bryan in opening his speech at
New Albany. The observations made dur
ing the trip which have just finished re-
veal most encouraging state of affairs.
There is little no trace of disaffection
among the silver democrats, and there is no
reason for the gold democrats to feel dis
satisfied. The evidences of unity and en-
thusiasm among the democrats are so plen-
tful that 1t seems that the only apparent
hope for republican success would appear
to lie in their polling the entire doubtful
vote of the state"
Immediately on completing his New AL
bany speech, Mr. Bryan made a dash into
Kentucky, addressing a great throng which
filled Phenix Hall Garden. Although the
speaker did not arrive until nearly 10
O'Clock, the crowd waited patiently for him
and manifested great interest in his speech,
which was in the main directed against
trusts and imperialism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Phipps and His Wife Together.

A dispatch from Denver, Colo, last night
says: Excuse me for whistling,' said Lau-
renee C. Phipps of Denver and Pittsburg
looking into the eyes of his recently di-
vorced wife, Genevieve Chandler Phipps, as
the two stood within the doorway of the
Adams Hotel this morning. Mr.. Phipps
was making every effort to attract the at
tention of a cabman a quarter of block
away. Its the only way l can get that
cab back here" he added.
A peal of laughter followed this remark
and the accompanying gesticulations and
vocal efforts to attract the attention OF
"cabby," and then Mrs. Phipps replied:
whistle as much you WISH
AS the cab reached the curb they entered
it and disappeared in Colfax avenue.
Mrs. Phipps and her children Dorothy
and Helen arrived in Denver late last
night and went to the Adams Hotel. Four
rooms have been fitted up for her use, and
she will remain here during the winter.
Mrs Phipps Is not on the verge of nerv-
GUS prostratfon over her recent divorce
ing her life away because H. Hart Mckee
and Mrs. Cornelia Baxter Tevis are having
a happy time just now travelling together
from Paris to Egypt. With a flash OF with
ering scorn and indignant tones she refuted
both these stories.
"Of course, these stories are the most
utter nonsense exclaimed Mrs. Phipps Il
never was in better health in my life. l am
in perfect health.
Phipps has started the tongues of the Cap
itol Hill gossips The recently divorced
couple took luncheon in the Phipps mansion
fOday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Punished Marine Killed Himself.

A dispatch from New York last night says:
Private August Deitrick of the U S. Ma
rine Corps committed suicide in the guard
room of the barracks at the navy yard
Brooklyn, on Wednesday night, by shoot
Ing himself through the head. No reason
for the act could be surnised by his COM
rades or officers. Deitrick served in the
Philippines. where his efficiency as a SOL
der won him the non-commissioned rank
of corporal. and later that of acting ser
geant Several weeks ago he was dis
ciplihed for infringement of the post regu-
lations. and last week he was reduced to
the ranks by court-martial.
Shortly before the shot was fired Deitrick
entered the guard room and chatted with
Sergt. Belts, who was in charge of the
guard. One of the marines, just off duty.
entered the room and laid his revolver on
the table, according to regulations. Deit-
rick picked up the revolver. raised 1t to his
temple and pulled the trigger. The pistol
was loaded. but the regulations call for one
chamber to be empty. Deitrick evidently
remembered this fact, for he quickly pulled
the trigger a second time when he found
the revolver had missed fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
BOXING TALK.
Discussion Over Neils Defeat by
Bowker

II is nearly a dozen years since England
turned out worlds champion in any class
in pugilism. The last fighter who came
from that country to the Urited States with
international honors dangling from his belt
was "Pedlar'' Palmer, who whipped Billy
Plimmer, another champion worthy of any
ones steel at bantam weight. Jem Bowker,
who wrested the laurels from our Frankie
Neil of California, is said to possess better
qualities as a fighter than either Palmer or
Plimmer.
After the dethronement of any reputable
fighter excuses are in order. Nens FRIENDS
think overccnfdence and lack of prepare
ton may have helped to lose for him. In
the first place, as already pointed out, he
made the mistake of not going abroad ear
lier and becoming acclimated Probably no
one knows Bowker better than Harry Har-
rls of Chicago. Two years ago Harris went
TO England and defeated Palmer. Bowker
at the time was just coming to the front.
Harris saw Bowker spar and was much i'm
pressed with his style and poise.
He is built on the same lines as Joe Wal
colt" SAYS Harris. He has broad should
ers, a deep chest and long. muscular arms.
He is very quick, but he did not impress
me as being much of puncher. He may
have developed some in this respect, but L
doubt It, But as for clevernesS, l think he
knows more about the game than either
Plimmer Palmer, and they were pretty
gifted.
'BOwkCr looks hike a fellow who can
stand fierce walloping Neil may have
tired himself out punching him. How. would
he fare against some of our other bantams
here? Well. l can name a lot of fellows
who would not have much trouble in whip
ping him. taking his form of two years ago
as a criterion. But he must have improved
a lot since then. for in whipping Neil he
got away with a good man.
The announcement that Jules Hurtg was
ready TO bet $4,000 that Jim Jeffries
whip Gus Rubin. Sandy Ferguson and Joe
Choynski in one night in the same ring in
side of thirty minutes Is being freely COM
mented on in lighting circles. Hurtigs offer
may result in Jeffries emerging from his
temporary retirement. A pugilist of JEFF
fries caliber cannot very well afford to re-
main idle. The longer he stays idle the
greater are his chances of losing his title
fighter who does not fight often is like a
race horse without work. Even though
Rubin and Ferguson loom up as dangerous
there are experts who think that they would
be knocked out in quick order. Rubin is
clever and strong. So is Ferguson. whom
many regard as the toughest of the trio. He
is young. crafty. vigorous and willing
year from now. if he takes good care of
himself he may prove a formidable rival.
AS for Choynski, it is thought he is too old
and too light to be able to make even
fair showing against Jeffries 1t is true he
fought Jeffries draw five years ago. But
the champion was nothing more than
novice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Shaw and Depew Speak.

A dispatch frofn Auburn. N. Y, last night
says: A large crowd gathered in the Burtis
Auditorium tonight to hear the issues of the
campaign discussed by Secretary of the
Treasury Leslie M. Shaw and Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew. Secretary Shaw dis
cussed the tariff at length. He said that
the difference between the democratic and
republican parties was that the democrats
promised the best markets in which to buy,
and the republicans promised the best mar
kets in which 80 SELL The democrats, he
said, were more anxious to find an issue
upon which campaign could be won than
TO form a policy for wise government of
the country.
Senator Depew devoted the greater part
Of his speech to state issues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
The Tobacco Merger.

A dispatch from Trenton, N. J., last night
says: Papers were filed with the secretary
of state today providing for the carrying
out of the plan of merger of the American
Tobacco Company, the Consolidated To-
bacco Company and the Continental To-
bacco Company. The consolidated COM
panies are to be known as the American
Tobacco Company with an authorized capt.
tai of $1S0,0O0,0o0 of which $50, 100000 is
preferred stock with per cent cumulative
dividends and 500 100000 common stock.
The papers filed give the names of the
Guiding ]. B. Duke president: W.. H Nc
Allister, secretary, and John NJ. W. Hicks
treasurer. The terms of merger in respect
to the absorption of these companies are
those agreed upon and published some time
ago, and which have been the subject or
litigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
A Valuable Work.

OF The Yoke" Rev. John Van Schaick
jr., Universalist Church of Our Father, this
city. says:
"A valuable work for literature. religion
and history has been performed by the pub
lcation of The Yoke When 1 began it 1
wondered If a profound knowledge of an
Client history were not required for appre-
citation. AS L went on, however, / was held
by the interest of a skillful, powerful
dramatic plot. The scene where Miriam ap-
pears before Pharaoh is superb. Every min
lister. priest and rabbi in the country owes
II to himself and his work to read The
Yoke Every student of history will find 1t
stimulating and suggestive. Every one in
terested in good story will be better for
IL. Before / had read dozen chapters
was al my Bible and my Dean Stanley with
an interest and an eagerness tenfold inten-
sihed."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Russians in Chinese Clothing.

The Japanese protest charging Russian
troops with using Chinese clothing, in vio-
lation of the supplementary articles of The
Hague convention, has not yet reached the
foreign office, and nothing is known of the
alleged circumstances either at the foreign
Office or the war office, but the latter ex-
plains that it is possible that some of the
RUSSIAN scouts in, the mountains may have
provided themselves with Chinese overcoats
as a protection against the cold, but the
idea that there has been anything In the
nature of a substitution such as to consti-
tute an infraction of The Hague eonven-
ton is pronounced absurd. In this connee-
ton attention is called to the repeated re-
ports of Russian war correspondents at the
front encountering Japanese scouting par
ties In the mountains disguised as Chinese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Viking Survivors Found on Islands.

dispatch from North Sydney, c. B.,
last night says: After subsisting on seant
rations for several weeks. during which
they suffered intensely from the cold the
eleven survivors of the stranded steamer
Viking have been picked up from otherwise
uninhabited islands off the coast of Labra
dor by the tug Douglas H. Thomas, which
had been dispatched to their relief. When
the men were rescued their rations had
dwindled to an insignificant amount of salt
pork, -four and water, and their condition
was desperate. The Viking, with a full
cargo of provisions and supplies for a lum-
Der concern at Grand River, Hamilton inlet,
was wrecked at Shag Rock. Gross Water
bay last August. A vessel, formerly sent
to bring back the Vikings crew, was also
wrecked. The Viking Is total loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Capt. whitehouse, U.s.N., Dies in Italy

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Captain Edward N. Whitehouse Of
the United States navy. died yesterday at
Varenna, Lake Como, Italy, from compli-
cation of diseases and old age. Captain
Whitehouse was in continuous service in
the navy from 1862, when he was appointed
acting paymaster on the gpnboat Missis-
sippi, until 1898, when he was retired on half
pay. He was paymaster on the Maine,
which was blown up In Havana harbor.
but was on leave of absence at the time of
the explosion. The Maine was his last COM
mission in active service.
Captain Whitehouse was the son of
Bishop Whitehouse of Illinois. Baroness
Ramsay. his niece, and Baron Ramsay
were with Captain Whitehouse when he
died. Mrs Whitehouse died recently, in
Italy and Captain Whitehouse will be bur-
led at her side in st. Moritz cemetery,
Switzerland. Captain Whitehouse was n
member of the Union League, University
and New York Yacht clubs and of the
Loyal Legion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
FLAYS THE PANAMA ACTION.
Senator Culberson Arraigns President
for His Course.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Under the auspices of the Reform
Club, democratic mass meeting was held
here tonight at Carnegie Hall, at which
Senator Charles A.. Culberson of Texas.
Gov. Andrew J. Montague of Virginia and
Borough President Martin w. Littleton of
Brooklyn were the speakers Paul Fuller
of the Reform Club presided.
Senator Culberson devoted the greater
portion of his remarks to a discussion of
the Panama canal going into details with
the revolution by which Panama hecame
an Independent state and the Subsequent
negotiations which resulted in the canal
treaty Abiding to what he termed "tha
spirit or lawlessness which led the Presi-
cent In this disgraceful affair - he de-
cIared that the transaction. above ali nth
ers In his career, strfkingly typifies his ron
tempt of all legal restraint and his ;nsatia-
eminent" so'
The history of the fruitlsss negotiation.
with the Colombian government was detail.
ca at length. Senator Culberson sno.a at
length and spoke aeH5estly It was for the
course of action asl then detailed the sen oe
,1r iba that odore
Panama revolt the senator said: 'Ae
The national adIHfhistration in nrec;n,-
tate and guilty hasys anticipated and dis
n naIn1e tba the lime roS the revolt 1t mag
surgents, and officers of the eoyernmant
connived at subterfuge to deceive ard
corrupt the forces sent to subdue the in
surrection.' '''e AZ
Movements of naval and marine foro.s
We're described, ana Mr.. Culberson added.
The administrator within two davs
recognized the mock government II alone
created and upheld, and within two uaaLs
in the very midst Of actual though hood.
less war, 1t accepted cession of The terri
tory from French adventurer who ar
gsnized the conspiracy in the shadnw oe
the national capital "a
What is the defense of the preside,tp
In its ffral analysis this defense fIaunte6
in the face of constitutional restrot;nns
and moral responsibilities, is q niea for
powers Of government unrestrained eycent
by caprice or interest or ambition and is
grounded in lust for. national domain in
contempt of the rights of what are termed
impotent and unsocial states. in the false
assumption that geographical Conditions
may impose international oblipat;ons
Upon territory and in the new and Danger
Gus and fanatical dogma that the Tinted
States, with a government of limited and
enumerated powers, is charged with The
interests of collective civilization.
The press of the country whose renre-
sentatives at Washington visited Sha state
Department and White House daily, teemed
with suggestions and prophecies az seces-
sion. recognition and a treaty with Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Realistic and Thrilling.

This is what Rabbi Louis Stern, Conere-
cation Adas Israel of this city. has to
say: 1.-The Yoke ranks easily with the best
literary production of its kind. The author
has succeeded in giving the dramatic scenes
of the Exodus a setting at once wonderfully
realistic and thrilling The majestic gran
deur of the theme is treated adequately in
poetic diction that at times rises to the
sublime. The volume throughout is OF abb
sorbing Interest to both the lover of good
fiction and the inquiring mind TO the rev.
erent reader of the Bible and the skeptic as
we'll"
THE Yoke" will appear as daily serial
in The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Funston on Patriotism.

A dispatch from Chicago says: The enact
ment of federal law to prevent desecrating
the American flag and caricaturing the uni
form of the soldier was advocated by Brig.
Gen. Frederick Funston at banquet of
the Society of the Sons of the Revolution,
at the Hamilton Club.
''The patriotism / believe in is to fight
corruption at the primaries and the polls"
he further said There is no better way of
emulating the founders of the republic
The banquet was In commemoration OF
the surrender of CORVALLIS at Yorktown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Mexican Vice President at Frisco.

A dispatch from San Francisco last night
says: Vice President Raymon Corral OF
Mexico and his party, when they arrive Fri
day, will be formally received by detach-
ment of United States marines at the Oak
land Mole and escorted across the bay on
the tug Slocum. On arriving at the ferry
four companies of coast artillery and band
will escort the party to the San Francisco
Hotel and during his stay there Senior Cor
raj will be constantly attended by Lieut.
Hannigan of the 18th United States Infan-
try. who has been detailed by Major Cen
eral Macarthur special aid to Mexico's
vice president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Cans May Be Favorite.

Betting has already started on the Britt
Cans fight at San Francisco. The biggest
wager reported was one of $500 at even
money.
Il presume the betting will remain at
even money for a few days. said Harry
Corbett in San Francisco yesterday; but l
look for Cans TO be made slight favorite
in the end"
There is no longer much doubt as to Cans
ability to make the required notch of 1873
pounds comfortably. After finishing his
road work yesterday Cans weighed 1870
pounds, and there is still much superfiuous
weight showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
o'Brien and Jeffords Fight Tonight.

Jim Jeffords and Jack O'Brien meet in a
twenty-round bout before the Eureka Ath-
letic Club of Baltimore tonight.
O'Brien has made an excellent record for
himself recently. He has met the greater
number of middle weights and has also
boxed and defeated number of the heavies
He boasts of a mighty clean record, and
has only once been defeated. That was
when Young Peter jackson got the best of
him in a battle on the coast.
Jeffords has defeated Peter Maher twice
and Gus Rubin, the Akron Giant" also
succumbed to his prowess.
O'Brien is big favorite in the betting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-21
Columbus Italians Fear Malta.

A dispatch from Columbus. Ohio, says:
Chief of Detectives Dundon says that the
Malta here. branch of the Pittsburg Malta.
Is terrorizing the Italians of Columbus. The
killing of Yohuko Gergorsh Monday is at
tributed to the Malta. The police say that
three Italians whom the police tried to
apprehend are in the vicinity of Toledo
collecting dues for the Pittsburg Malta.
Chief Dundon says that Ii Is impossible
10 apprehend the most desperate Italia MS
here because they are protected by the
MaAa.