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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
DEFENDS GEN. sToEssEL.
japanese Officer Tells of Conditions at
Port Arthur.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
TOKYO, July u, 1905
Major General Tosima. who was the COM
mander Of the japanese artillery during
the siege of Port Arthur. in an interview.
defends General Stossel against the charge
Of surrendering too early. He says:
'On the occasion Of the capitulation Of
Port Arthur l entered the fortress as chief
commissioner to receive delivery of the
forts, arms, vessels, dockyards. eXplO-
sives, ammunition and stores. l was one of
those who were astOnished at the abund-
ance of the Russian stores, but at the
same time it IS a mistake to say that Gen.
Stoessel did not take the necessary meas
ures for proonging the defense, and that
he surrendered too early.
The gun ammunition was abundant in
quantity, but most of 1t was defective in
quality. Some of the shells were without
fuses while others could not be charged.
There were heaps of a certain caliber Of
shells, but there were no guns for them.
In short. Gen. S,oessel had not sufficient
ammunition for his available guns.
The forts were also reduced TO their
minimum strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
REFORMS IN KOREA
THOSE ALREADY AFFECTED BY
THE JAPANESE.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
SEOUL, July II, 1905
Following are some of the reforms which
the japanese have already carried out In
the kingdom of Korea:
The line of railway between Fusan and
Seoul was completed In 1884, and on jan
uary l this year was opened to general
passenger and freight traffic. Its total
length is pa English miles. All Of the
bridges are at present built OF wood. They
Will be replaced by steel girder bridges
now In course of construction. With one
exception the twenty-seven tunnels have
been completed, and a branch line to the
harbor of Mosampo from Sanroshin sta
ton has been constructed under the man
agement of the military authorities.
The military railway between Seoul and
New Win. which is the site for the rail
way station between Win proper and
Yongampho, is now nearly completed AL
present it is capable of transportation, and
passengers provided with special permits
may also travel on the system.
With the exception of the Sei-shln-ko and
the Taneiko, all the rivers on the route
have been spanned by temporary wooden
bridges.
There are ninety tunnels along the whole
line from Fusan to Wiju.
Another branch railway has been made
from kno-shu to the newly opened port OF
henU-No, On tNe lell a'diih VI VIC hie'uo nv
river.
The japanese government has now taken
over the Geographic. telephone and postal
sy stems in Korea.
The reorganizatio Of the police has been
carried on a japanese basis, with Japan
ese officer as commissioner. The debased
currency is to be replaced by new nickel
five sen pieces, coined in the Oraka mint,
and the whole currency Is to be remodeled
on the gold standard.
With reference to private enterprises
large farming company has been formed
with the object Of acquiring and cultivating
the land. Many of the most arlstocratc
ia miles IN Japan have purchased land In
Korea and hundreds of Japanese are set
Ting on farms.
In the manufacturing and mining fields
of human activities no large enterprises
have been undertaken, but on the whole the
japanese record in Korea up to date has
been of thoroughness and great sue
cess, achieved in the face of many intrigues
and difficulties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
Japan Now Converging Point
of the World.
Special Cablcgram to The Star.


TOKYO, July Is, 1905.
In the course OF a leader upon the stua-
ton the Kokumn remarks:
Viewed from one standpoint Japan IS
now the converging point for the world s
love and friendship, and yet look at her
from another aspect and her position can
not but be regarded as that OF mere
stranger. True, she has by her own eX-
ploits obtained seat among the first pow
ers of Europe and America, and none may
ignore her existence; but in race, religion.
manners and customs and all that pertains
to life and living, whether materially or
intellectually. there is nothing she shares
in common with them. In the broad, wide
world We all alone, and the feeling can
not but be a painful one.
ITO judge that matter. however, the lat
ter view must be rejected as running to the
pessimistic extreme. and 1t is important
not to be misled in the proper appreciation
OF, the worlds sympathy toward US, for
there many real ties that bind with
the nations of the west Politically we are
in alliance with England. and morally our
friendship with America is mos cord al,
and none Will deny that these relationships
are based on genuine sincerity on both
sides. But there are other ties that mus.
be respected.
ITO speak plainly 1t may be nearer the
truth to say that our tremendous victories
of the past year and half have produced
IN many quarters OF the world a feeling of
chagrin and heart-burning rather than to
say that they have brought US loving adj
miration. To make a false step at this
tuncture, and to be betrayed into dspo-
siton that savorS of arrogance and self
sufiiciency would be to challenge the great
powers to combine in crusade against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
MUD STILL IN CONTROL
republican Primaries in Prince Georea
County.
special Correspondence os The Star

'f''t'i correspondence OF The
UPPER MARLBORO July II ,ao5
Ire republican primaries hold IN tho st,
teen election districts of Prince ,;aor,,o
county today show that Representation
sydney r. Mudd is still in control Of roljtI-
N'i "i4dfS III the county, and that he VIII
t'"'ioi me dolngs of the county convention
III marlboro on Tuesday next Ii is rnder
STOOD mat the representative is fa,nr,1,1a
10 Mayor NJ V Tierney of Uyattsv;Its
TOR the nomination for state senate 7,
mas peen persisientlly rumored during tho
r"St week that the intention of the Rycn
iaction of the party is to postpone the maxi
iis Oh nominations until after the demo-
ci1lS nave named their ticket Nayor
1ie-ic' stated to Star reporter tonight
mat ne could conceive of no advantage TO
ne Stlftd 10y a ppStuonement, and that he
IioPoSta TO night such a procedure on the
moor or the convention. If he makes good bis
unreal some excitement will prevail in The
o!d county seat Tuesday.
IN Laurel district the delegation. headed
ny fostm&ster G. Il. TiInanus. defeated tie
lckct headed by Jas. +. Curley, and tr-
c-ofhidlIy puts the latter out OF the race
Iuf state senator. The vote was 1916 to "a
ne postmaster stated tonight that the del
eSatioh WAS selected to do the bidding Of
REPRESENTATIVE Mud, but that it goes 10
Marlboro unplcdged
In HyattSVille district n deleyatio, ,,Io,o
cd to Mayor Tierney for the state senate
was selected. composed of NJ V T.ernev.
+. Il. Mttzerott, Roger Bells TLos Ian
caster and Richard Wood
The delegates from Bladensburr dis
lrlct. l.. O. Wissran. Meyer Edlavitch.
sheriff ava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
The Futility Of Language.


-'''' INV i''dl'r Magazine.
Inc steam engine (when one thinks ~ -,
really expresses itself as well as tho rast
ol us. All language is Irrelevant faehIa
ana absurd we live in an organicallv in
eXpressible world. The language of ayery-
t"'ns IN IL Is absurd Judged merely by
Its outer signs. the universe over o,r
heads-with its cunning little stars IN #
Is the height of absurdity as a sclf-ex-
preston The sky laughs at us. We
know 1t when we look in "A telescope Time
and space are Gods jokes. Looked ar
strictly in its outer language. the whole
visible world is joke. To suppose that
God has ever expressed himself TO rs I'm II
or to suppose that he could exrress him,
self in ii, or that any one can EXPRESS anv
thlns IN Ii, is not to see the point OF the
joke. >'''
We can not even express ourselves m
one another. The language of everything
we use or touch is absurd. Nearly All oS
the tools we do our living with-even the
things that human beings amuse them
selves Witt-are inexpensive and foolish
looking. Golf and tennis and football have
all been accused in turn by people who do
not know them from the inside of being
meaningless. A golf stick does not con.
vey anything to the uninitiated. but the
bare sight of a golf stick lying on a seat
is feeling to the one to whom il be-
longs. play Of sense and spirit 10 him
a subtle thrill in his arms The same is
true Of a new fieryred baby. which, con-
sidering the fuss that is made about it. to
a comparative outsider like a small boy
has always been from the beginning of the
world ridiculous and Inadequate object
A man could not possibly imagine, even IL
he gave all his time to II. a more futile,
reckless. hapless expression OF or pointer
to an immortal soul than Il week-old baby
wailing at Time and Space. The idea of q
baby may be all right. but in its outer
form. at first at least. a baby is a failure,
and always has been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
BISON FOR A DUKE.
Buyer Coming to Recruit the Woburn
Abbey Herd.
Snec,al Correspondence of The Star.

Spec,al Correspondence of The Star.
LONDON, July ), 1905.
The Duke of Bedford, owner of the finest
private zoo In this country. has been rather
unlucky lately with his herd Of American
bison. Some peculiar form of disease at
tackled them and he lost many OF his most
valuable animals. He now feels that new
blood is essential. Accordingly he is sending
to the United States in August one Of his
stewards and veterinary surgeon. Fred
erick West of London. who is recognized
authority on the American bison, with the
object of securing some Of the best species
in order to replenish the herd at Woburn
Abbey The veterinary has instructions to
nav what he likes SO long as he assures
himself that his purchases are healthy. The
duke has one Of the largest col!ections OF
ANIMALS in the world and prides himself on
the fact that he Is good Judge OF the
various species.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
FINANCES OF INDIA.
Interesting Details Regarding Kitchen
er's Reorganization.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, July s, 1905.
In presenting to the house of commons
his annual statement on the finances of In
dia Mr. Broderck furnished some interest
ing details regarding Lord kitchener's reor-
ganization schemes. To carry out the plans
the Indian secretary asked for S12 ,5OO.O 600
The main provisions of Mr.. Kitchener's
schemes, Mr.. Broderick pointed out, In
Guided the creation by India Of nine divi-
sions in peace or war, the increase OF the
field army from $1,000 to 10000 men, the
regrouping of troops so as to bring them
nearer the northwestern frontier. The cx-
penditure, said Mr.. Frederick, was large,
but the need was pressing.
Abiding to what he called some fric-
ton between the military department and
Lord Kitchener the secretary of state for
India admitted that the government had nc t
been able to conceal from themselves the
fact that Lord kitcheners position had be-
come an anomalous one since his proposals
were reviewed by the army member of the
council who was his subordinate in military
rank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
THE FASHODA AFFAIR
Colonel Marchand Issues a
Statement.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

PARIS. July S, 1908.
So many conflicting reports have been
made concerning the Fashoda affair that
Col. Marchand decided this week to put an
end to all speculation IN the matter by is
suing a statement as to the origin of the
expedition.
1t was on November 16, 1853. that NJ Ror-
thelot. minister of foreign affairs, signed
and approved of his plan for French inter
vcntion In the Eahr-el-Ghazal and on the
Nile. The scheme, however, lay dormant
until the following spring when the Sou
dan expedition was announced by Eng
The attitude Of the French gOVernme Mt
changed Immediately. NJ. Gu.eyesse. the
minister of the colonies. imrlored the writer
to start as soon as possible. and If he had
obcyed he would have left within forty
eight hours. completely unprepared for a
journey over 1900 kiiOmeters of country
NJ. Berthelot, who had so far forgotten him.
self as to tell Lord Salisbury that he de-
clined a.. responsibility for the consequences
to hich the SOudan expedition might Itad
quilted the Quai dorsey few days after
he had used such peculiar language, ard az
NJ Leon Bourgeois the president Of the
council, could not find any one to succeed
him he took his place. About tho ilrSt
thing Nj. Bourgeois did was to send for Col
Marchand preparations for whose journey
were then hurried on. This was in MARCH,
1896. and a few weeks later the Bourgeois
line cabinet with NJ. HanotauX at the mia
istry of foreign affairs. NJ Andre LsCn.
TIE minister OF the colonies, was mex
as generous in the matter of resources as NJ.
Bourgeois would have been, but the writer
was again enjoined to start as soon as he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
First Convoy Sailed.

The first convoy sailed from Bordeaux
on April -, the others being transported IN
steamers that followed. Col. MarcharI
himself left Marseille on June %. 1886, at
which date the troops were to acc >inpary
him across Africa for the occupation Of Ia
shoda, if they arrived there before the
British army, were completing th@ic move
ment on TimbuctOo, on Daiir and on lible-
VILE in the French Congo. The writer says
that his officers and his own companions; IN
the expedition were not aware OF IN" ueS-
tination until eighteen, months &ftcrward
when they We're in the very heart III GENITAL
Africa. 1t has often been affirmed That NJ
DelcasSe had something to do rltE the or
ganization of the FaShoda expedition. Col!
Marcland, however, terminates MS SAplalit-
ton with the following emphatic Nofus,
which close this discussion:
M Delcasse, whom l hardly knew, and
who from February, 1850 to July, le?S, rad
no share In the government-the very re-
verse, indeed, was the caSe-Add nothing,
absolutely nothing, to do with the conside! :
alton, the preparation and the execution OF
an expedition of which he only became IN
formed to put an end to it in October. 1898.
All that has been said contrary to tins at
firmaton, which l make on my honor, ana
which is based on history itself, which can
be easily examined, Is only tale winch !
wish now TO demolish with one blow. as l
think that the time has come for me to
do So
Thus does Col. Marchand dispose OF one
of the charges brought against the late
minister of foreign affairs, which was to the
effect that, though he had been an active
promoter of the Fashoda expedition, he
deserted Col Marchand when England
adopted a resolute attitude. Col. Marchand' s
exclamation has created quite a sensation
In political circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Harvard House Sold.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

LONDON, July 8, 1905.
Harvard House, Stratford-on-Avon, the
mecca of all American pilgrims visit
ing the home of Shakespeare, has just
been sold by auction. The old house
has an deliberately carved oak front
dated 1906. and built by Thomas
and Alice Rogers, whose daughter kathe-
rine, the mother of John Harvard. founder
of the famous Harvard University, was
born there many years ago. When the bold
proposal was made to acquire Shakespeare
house and transport 1t to America in sec
lions there was some talk of anneXinS Har-
ward House. The founder of the university
was born in the vicinity of the old London
bridge on November %. 1907. nine years
before the death Of the poet. He was one
of the little band of pilgrims who left the
old country and settled down in New
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
RESULT OF SEA FIGHT.
Size Of German Battleships to Be In
creased
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
KEEL, July 8. 1905.
AS a result Of studying the battle of the
Japan sea and recent developments in Brit
ish naval architecture. the German naval
authorities have decided to greatly increa Sc
the size of the German battleships. Hith-
erto the largest German battleship has dis
placed only 49, 900 tons.
But in view of the fact that England IS
laying down an 1S,O0O-ton ship. to be armed
with Pinch guns alone. the kaiser has de-
termined to make complete change. The
precise size and armament of the new ships
military secrets. but 1t is quite possible
that the German vessels will be larger even
than the British Dreadnaught of $4,000
tons. and Will be more heavily armed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
FUND FOR OFFICERS
Would Pension Prussians too
Old for Service.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

BERLIN, July s. 1905.
Prince Guido ven Henckel Zu DOnners-
marck, one of the great Prussan terri
torial magnatcs, recently formulated a
proposal for the creation Of a fund Of TO-
G0O,C00 marks for the benefit of Prussan
officers in reduced circumstances. The fund
to be handed to the Emperor William
upon the occasion Of his ma jeSty'S silver
wedding, ana the distribution of grants was
to be made at his discretion.
The liberal and radical press unreservedly
condemns the scheme. which is now under
stood to have Lecn abandoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
omissions of History

~ ur I.'ca-a Tribune
euggral. was al work on his in
wr5ie s.'' 81 friendship with all nations. no
Ea,,,. ,.,..'. cling alliances with none .;
b.ously eng alliances he muttered du-
Cleveland '~'''S good deal Ike Grover
lie like 'ts, lhowgyer, tia, It sounded = lit
Ngo, washington. also, he let
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Another Carnegie Library.
Special Correspondence c: The Star.

Special Correspondence G. The Star.
LONDON, July s. 1905.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has offered q
free library to North Walsham, where
Horatio Nelson, England's great naval
hero, went to school. Mr.. Carnegie
made the offer in response to an ap-
plication made by a resident, who. 1t seems.
Informed him that If Waterloo was won
on the Fairgrounds of Elton. so was Trafa-
lar on the Fairgrounds of the Pastor Gram
mar School at North Walsham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Secret Of His Charm.

From the Chicago Tribune.
II am not in the habit Of boasting Of my
conquests," said Gayboy. but you ought to
have seen how I impressed that striking
looking woman with the wonderful eyes and
the hair like a ravens wing at the swell re-
ception last week. BY Jove. she couldn't
keep her eyes on me!'
II noticed It," said the other man. THAT
was Miss Lingsigh. the female detective.
She was there to watch the jewelry.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
LIGHT NORTH WINDS.
Fair Weather Indicated for Today and
Tomorrow.


Forecast Tor Sunday and Monday-Marv-
land and District OF Columbia, fair Sun
Cay and Monday, light north winds.
"s,,-"' !@I' ahu somewhat coo'er Sun
oas. MoHuay' iaiF' Aght north WINDS.
weather conditions and general forecast
srs ,uis5,o 80. -, --'-s .''''u .oas'
fresh northwest to north. South Atlantic
eodS' .ght and variable. mostly southeast
70 southerly. Gulf coast light and variable.
On the lower lakes lg-hr and variable In
per lakes fresh sop,baas, IA s,r,b
little rain has fallen IN 49, - - % ,ts
s,cs. ' except Florida and along the South
',,"ae coast In the absence Of rain the
-'.s'a'lEe mas risen somewhat IN the In
49, - $50. avs and Is now generally above
goa and The ex,ren eN,rr n s Inc axe re
Far S~-T..',,-t', = pre- -..
Indicated in al district, tx-tnt l1 Florida,
he upper lake region and rr.. rnf,7i,a vi
able, "''e'' '''"' showers are prob
Moderate temperatures Will prevail, n At
t. t. toaSt districts aai warmer weather
.,,-..a,ea tor the lake region. In the in
~ '%.'eEs AlsA temperatures will con-
-; :. VII. be somewhat cooler in The
-A-ssot'i valley.
Local Weather Report
Temperature-lIid.far, -.
s., ~ n o. o.; an IS am. - To- 10 am
l. noon, -; = pm 81: nm s.. &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Gold in Iceland.
Special Correspondence Of The Star
COPENHAGEN. July

COPENHAGEN. July 8. 1905.
Gold discoveries in Iceland have caused
a regular gold fever In the island. Infor-
nation from Reyjavik states that prospect
ing in that neghborhood continues and that
many other finds are reported. An en-
gineer has brought in a large nugget he
siderable distance from Reyjavik, where
1t is believed a new gold field will be
opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16

Henry ]. Hagerty, twenty-six years old.
fell from a street car near Water and NJ
streets southwest about $50 o'clock yester-
day afternoon and injured his head. He
said he was only slightly hurt and went
home without assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
ENGLISH AND FRENCH.
Excellent Feeling Exists Between Two
Peoples.
Special Correspondence OF The Star


LONDON, July s, 1905.
AS illustrating the excellent feeling now
existing between the English and French it
is noted that great interest has been taken
in the addresses of DR.. Jean Charcot before
the Royal Geographical Society upon the
subject of antarctic explorations.
The new coast In the vicinity of the Bis
coe Islands has been named after President
Loubet, and the maps in this section of the
world will be enriched by the addition Of
many names.
The exterior contour of Biscoe Islands
has been fixed and their length determined;
the survey of the exterior coasts of the
Palmer archipelago completes the geogra-
ply of that region, and the bearings OF AL
exandcr | land have been set by astro-
Nomical observation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
White Top Hats Popular.
CORRESPONDENCE of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, July s. 1908.
London hat-making firms are experience
ing quite an unexpected demand for white
top hats and they expect an even bigger
demand if the weather should continue fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
An Automobile is Waiting for You To

day from 10 am. until shutdown at the
eastern terminus of the Capital Traction
Company's Pennsylvania ave. line to take
you over the picturesque highlands of the
United States Realty Company free Of cost
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Readers

riod .1s the city for any Pc
; ;uo should have the Even
, .ls and Sunday Star sent to
o aiem by mail. Fifteen cents
month. Pei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
SPIRITUALISM.

Mr.. z. MILLION PSYCHIC, 9l4 NEW YORK
ave, n.w.-Menial or automatic readings and in
dependent slate writing on all subjects myl3-74t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
rpa7ERNAL NOTICES.

-r,-rrTFp SCOTTISH RITE.
--ryr AMP " ~ the United States
~ Lrsrn Jurlsl ., WI hold the quarterly
a,'a c :,Mtl oSii' u ae RTE. No 1907 ST. NV
ss q 4. genera, vrKrR $50 Deg. Master
sECEF'Ea f Z T S@d peg, h C. ,r {; 2 H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
The Sun and MOON

Im. ''' 80 am, sun sets, : .23
vlJH'nnoFrow-Sun rises. AS am
''0VA sets 80 a M ,nr.-.,-r...,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Up-River Waters

S'ia rivers nat .5-,'' l W. Va July 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Tide Tables.

high IjG Low es tide, 10 a N. and 2:l9 pm;
Ton "es, 80 am. and SOS pm. ''''
I'm: b,gJ 10" ude. Us am. and 3:OS
''-sA '!de' SO an. AID $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Relative Humidity.

nm nm ~ pm, s.; rainfall. S pm. 10
cent TO-, o. Is Lds:, hours Of sunshine, 146 per
tgre 81 ,I po>S SIDE sunshine. 100 Tempera-
minimum, 60. 'e"'7 maximum. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
Local Weather Report.

4 am "a Midnight, 60; . am, G7;
s. % 20 80 % an, IS, ; am. "A; 10 am
nm 81 IGN, % : pm. 81: pm, 81; 6
), minimum, q i'''''' 90 hdA'il uti'