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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
ILLNESS OF EDWARD MCLEAN.
Son of MI. and Mrs. John r. Mclean
Undergoes Operation.

Mr. Edward Beall Mclean. son of Mr..
John r. Mclean. last night underwent
operation for appendicitis at the family res
idence 1900 street northwest. and this af
ternoon the patient is reported to be doing
well.
Mr.. Mclean had been suffering from what
was thought to be minor stomach trouble
for several days. Tuesday afternoon he
called at the Office Of DIR. Franck Hyatt, who
sent him home and to bed Yesterday morn
Ing DR.. Hyatt called on him, and found him
suffering some pain, but 1t was not until
yesterday afternoon that the disease deyel-
opaa
Mr. Mclean became seriously ILL., and DIR.
Hyatt, with DR.. M. F.. .Cuthbert, who was
called in consultation, diagnosed the trou-
BILE as severe case of appendicitis. An
operation was decided upon as being abso-
lutely necessary. and Dr. Finney OF johns
Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore was sum-
moned by, telegraph. Dr. Finney, with his
assistants, came prepared to perform the
operation, which, as stated, was success
fully performed last night.
Mr.. Edward Mclean Is the only child of
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean, and his sud-
den severe illness is great shock to his
many friends, both in this city and In Gin
cinnati. There has been universal ex-
preston of sympathy for Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Lean over the serious illness of their son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

With adjournment for the holidays on
today's program only a few members
" ere in their places when the House met
An agreement was reached whereby Mr..
Lowering (Mass.) and Mr.. BurIeson CTex.)
may print remarks on cotton crop statis-
ties in the Record.
. Mr.. Williams MISS filed the views of
the minority on the Philippine tariff bill.
Permission was refused him by Mr.. Payne
to have both the majority and minority
reports printed in the Record.
If there is no business on the Speakers
desk, said Mr.. Payne, Il will move that
the House do now adjourn"
Il don't think we ought to keep any
member from making a speech" re-
marked Mr.. Clark tMoD.
But l understand that our oratory is
exhausted for the present" replied Mr..
Payne.
Speaker Cannon then declared the
House adjourned until January T. The
session occupied ten minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
STEAMER ON FIRE.
Reported to Be the Pennsylvania
Bound for Seattle.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., December 2f.-
large unknown steamer is on fire abou.
nve miles off this city. Life savers Will
ehoeaVor TO go to the rescue of the crew.
Abseeom life saving station reports that
flames can be seen plainly. The vessel Is
drifting toward this city. Two life saving
crews have gone to the assistance of tho
steamer.
TIE cutter Mohawk will leave Tompkias-
vile, Staten Island, this afternoon TO assist
the vessel
Advices from the Absecon say that the
Dig steamer is in flames OFF Atlantic CITY.
and can be plainly seen from there Fu,Iy
100 passengers are fleeing about the decks.
ana the life savers can not get near the
steamer on account of the intense heat.
NEW YORK, December 21.-The vessel
On fire near Atlantic City is reported to be
the steamer Pennsylvania, which sailed
from here yesterday for Seattle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
PICTURES OF CHILDREN
WORK OF JESSIE WILCOX SMITH
I'm ART GALLERY.@
Drawings Of Child Life by Philadelphia
Woman Show Development Of
Entirely New Types.

Tho Corcoran Gallery Of Art. In which il
now being displayed the Collier collection
of original illustrative drawings and paint
ings, was visited Sunday afternoon by 8 207
persons, almost as many as the gallery
would comfortably accommodate and three
times as many as commonly avail them
selves of its privileges on Sunday after
moons. Special interest was shown In the
works OF Frederic Remington Charles Dana
Gibson, Jessie WILCOX Smith and Howard
Pyle.
There are few illustrators of the present
day who have pictured children with as
much cleverness and charm as Miss Jessie
Wilcox Smith. Not only has she inter-
preted them with skill, but with truth. TIE
little men and maidens of her creation are
Wide-awake, Independent ard unaffected
twentieth century children very human
and genuinely appealing. They are vigor-
Gus youngsters, robust and hearty. and In
most instances Enthusiastically well born and
bred. not necessarily the children of the
rich. but rather OF the Comfortably poor
persons who can conveniently live the sim
pie life.
She has left the psychology OF Childhood.
to the pedagogues and wiseacres and con-
tented herself with the mere recording OF
facts. There arc all sorts OF children, as
there are all kinds and conditions Of men.
but those which this artist has deilneated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
WATT ADJUDGED GUILTY.
Sentenced to Five Years Servitude fo1
Murder.

LONDON. December 2l-Tte trial of
Hugh Watt. the former member of parlia-
ment, charged with melting hired agents
to murder his divorced wife, Julia Watt,
and Sir Reginald Beauchamp ended today
with verdict of guilty Watt was sen
fenced to FIVE years penal servitude.
The judge In summing up said 1t was the
most extraordinary case of modern times
Improbable as was the story. he thought
II was equally improbable that any one could
ccncoct and swear to such charges. The
question of the sanity of Watt had not
but find a verdict OF guilty or not guilty.
The judge pointed out that the death OF
the former Mrs. Watt would place Matt
In exactly the position he desired. as 1t
would enable him to legaiize his marriage
to Lady Violet Beauchamp. which at pres
ent was Illegal because Mrs. Watt had de-
clined to have her divorce made absolute
Her death would also annul the deed OF
settlement between Watt and Mrs. WATT,
which Watt desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21

ai an the outer accent and the inner spirit
or their intimate domestic scenes"
MISS Jessie WILCOX Smith is one Of the
trio or talented women who have for some
years lived and worked together in a little
colonial house, christened THE Red Rose
Inn, at Villa Noyia, Pa. Violet Oakley.
VINO has recently given up Illustrative work
Tor mural painting, but who is, by the way
Wen represented in the present exhibition,
ana Elizabeth Shipper Green, who has also
devoted herself chiefly to the portrayal OF
children, and whose work is well known II,
this city, are her colleagues. She studied
at the Pennsylvania Academy~of the Fine
Arts under Mr.. Eakin and at the Drexe,
institute under Mr.. Pyle, and served her
apprenticeship in the advertising depart
ment of the Ladies Home Journal" She
has been successful almost from the start,
and In 1903 was fortunate enough to win
the Mary Smith prize for the best picture
IN the pennsylvania Academy's annual ex-
hfbition of paintings by resident women
artists. That she is capable of mora En-
ished work than her ordinary illustrative
sketches, painting in oils of children pick
ing apples in an orchard included in tho
Collier catalogue demonstrates, and that
she is something more than specialist
her exquisitely dainty and decorative cover
design, Picking Flowers" which hangs I'm
close proximity, plainly manifests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
SOCIALIST MANIFESTO.
Strong Appeal Sent From international
Bureau at Brussels

BRUSSELS, December 21.-The interna-
tional socialist bureau has issued a mani
festo to the socialists of the world as fol-
lows:
The resolution in Russia advances from
aspiration to realization. In this struggle
the Russian proletariat should have the
moral and material assistance of our broth
ers throughout the world. Our comrades in
the United States request the international
bureau to invite the affiliated organizations
to solemnly commemorate January %. The
workers OF the world will recall the strug-
gle which the Russian proletarlat was then
carrying on, and therefore the order is here
by given that all affiliated groups organize
meetings and collections for January %
next, the night of the Sunday preced-
ing. Let the orators refer TO the heroic
efforts OF our Russian brothers. and let the
collections from all countries aid those who
are battling against Imperialism ard for
liberty.
Down with autocracy! Long live So
ciaIism!"
The document is signed by all the inter
national delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Personal Mention.

Capt League and Engineer Perry of the
Baltimore harhor police boat Lannan were
visitors TO the harbor precinct yesterday
afternoon. They inspected the police boat
VIgilant, and noted several things about
her equipment they will recommend to be
placed on the Lannan.
Col. r. c. Marshall of Norfolk arrived
In this city this morning on the n. and w.
line steamer from Norfolk.
Mr.. d. j. Callahan, assistant general man.
ager OF the Norfolk and Washington steam
boat Line. has returned from a business
trip to Norfolk.
Mr.. Walter Paris. the artist. has gone to
New York and Boston TO spend Christmas
and New Year with friends.
Mr. Sargent. commissioner generaliof I'M
migration, has returned from New York,
where he went on one OF his regular visits
of Inspection. Mr.. Sargent reports that
400 immigrants were admitted Tuesday.
most of whom were Russian refugees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
SCHOONER IN DANGER.
Three Master Grounded on Bar at
Point Pleasant.

Special Dispatch. TO The Star.
TOMS RIVER, N. j., December. 21.-The
three-masted schooner George s. Phillips
bound from South Carolina for New YORK.
grounded on the bar at Point Pleasant at
8 O'Clock this morning. Captain F. ]. Nor
ton and his crew of six men were taken
on by the crew of William II. .Blodgett's
fish pound. alongside of which they struck
The weather was very thick and a fierce
southeast gale was pounding the breakers
on the beach.
The lookout on the Phillips took the
light on the Blodgett fish pound for the
lights on another schooner like themselves
driving up the coast before the gale and
thought they had plenty of leeway. only
learning their mistake when they were on
the bar. She struck within two hundred
yards of where the Lizzie N. Braytoh
stranded on December 1s. 1904. The Phillips
was laden with dressed Carolina pine. Ii
the gale keeps up she will break up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21

are the best sorts and cannot but find their
way into the hearts of those whom they
meet Turn, for. instance. to the little
lass under the big umbrella (No. IL in the
cataioguel. In spite of the driving rain,
she Is holding it bravely over her Anxious
about the welfare of her little frock. she
has turned her head and Is looking critical
ly over her shoulder. There is independence.
in every line of the tiny figure; intelligence
in the expression of the half-serious, childish
face. 1t sets forth SO precisely what a
that it amazes the benoldar and im9arts to
him the impression of being discoverer
himself.
Or look for minute at the little lad
Drinking Soda" seated on high stool
near counter, suprenleIy occupied In his
juvenile pleasure. The little girl in the
hammock, too, is very Winsome and at
traetive, but most charming of all, per-
doorsteps, sewing. She is very much in
earnest and entirely intent upon her task.
Great beds of blossomfng sweet william are
on either side of the path. and in the
midst of these the childish figure makes an
interesting and decorative composition.
Much Decorative Feeling.
There is much decorative feeling in all
this artists work. Her compositions are
simple, her treatment extremely direct.
few firm lines and modest colors but her
speech is unequivocaL There is never any
doubt In the observers mind as to what
she intends TO set forth or her inherent
capabillty. Her work shows training and
study. but more than this. ii exhibits an
original viewpoint. She has discovered
new field which now that Ii is manifested
seems uncommonly rational and even ia
miliar. The children that she portrays are
they are, moreover, Invariably unconscious
OF observation. Better than any OF the
Illustrators, It has been said. she catches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
COL. w. II. CLAPP DEAD.
Distinguished Himself in Volunteer
and Regular Army.

HARTFORD, Conn. December 81. = Col.
William II. Clapp tretired) died here today
after an illness of several months.
He was born In Mentor, Ohio, September
I, 1886. He entered the volunteer service
in the union army in 1861 as a private and
rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel be-
cause of gallant and meritorious conduct.
After the war he entered the regular
army, and upon his retirement in 1900 was
advanced to the grade of colonel. He was
a member of District of Columbia Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion, the G. A. r.
and the Society OF the Army of the Ten
ressee.
Col Clapp has ben on. the rolls OF the
District Loyal Legion Commandery since
1882. although he has not lived in this city
for number of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
SYNDICATE TO FINISH ROAD.
Eastern and New Mexican Men Take
Up Santa Fe Central.

PITTSBURG, Pa. December 21-An-
nouncement Is made that eastern and New
Mexican capitalists will join the Pittsburg
holders of the unfinished Santa Fe Central
Railroad Of New Mexico and complete It,
A syndicate has decided to take UP the
Incomplete railroad property subscribe
100000 and complete the road. which runs
through a rich coal territory to Ell Paso
Francis ]. Torrance, president of the COM
pany. is in New York arranging the final
details.
The local holders OF the Santa Fe Cen
trail say that they will not have to sell the
can men joining forces. will. be able to de-
yelop 1t and meet all the obligations that
are now held by the defunct Enterprise
National Bank OF Allegheny, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
VIOLATED OYSTER GULL LAWS.
Two oystermen Adjudged Guilty at
Annapolis To-day.

opeciai Dispatch TO Inc STAR
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. December 21.-Wil-
liam s. Jones, master of the dredging
schooner Carrie Reyell. and William Revell,
captain OF the schooner McMurray, were
adjudged guilty by Justice of the Peace
John n. Davis today for violating the oys-
ter cuH laws of the state
They Were arrested last week for having
uncuiled oysters and oysters smaller than
the legal size allowed in their possession
The Carrie Reyeils cargo consisted OF 469
bushels. Is per cent of which were adtudged
Illegal, and the fine and costs imposed
upon Capt. Jones amounted to $l40.8l. The
McMurray had 293 bushels, and 43 per cent
were adjudged Illegal. Capt. Revelfs fine
and costs amounted to STEPS. Both men
appealed their cases to court
Monsignor Falconio who Is the apostolic
delegate to the United States, is visiting the
College of Redemptorist Fathers of ST
Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Probably Half Holiday Saturday.

IL Is expected that all the govern
ment departments in Washington inciud-
ing the government printing office and the
Washington navy yard, will be closed at
noon on the Saturdays before Christmas
day and New Year day. Just as was done
last year. The subject VIII undoubtedly be
considered at the meeting of the cabinet
tomorrow, and the action taken will be
promulgated In the form of an executive
order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21

cites that while Norfolk city and Norfolk
county have school populations which are
not many thousand apart, Norfolk city only
gets something over $4,000 from the state
for school purposes from the apportion-
ment just completed, while Norfork county
gets over $27 goo.
Superintendent Dobie first calls for de-
partmental investigation and recount and
If this is impossible, for the legislature to
pass a law giving relief to communities
which, 1t is alleged, have been discrimi-
mated against in the school fund on the
reported popula ton basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
OREGON LAND FRAUD CASES.
Portland Court Ordered Service in
de-Benson Indictments


PORTLAND, Greg, December 21.-Judge
Wolverton, In the United States district
court yesterday, entered an order directing
service to be executed upon Frederick A.
Hyde, John A. Benson, F. A. Hyde & Co.,
Leander Brown and ]. ID. Kennedy, de-
PENDANTS in the Oregon indictments Of the
Hyde-Benson land fraud cases, as they are
known.
The petition filed by Deputy United States
Attorney w. w. Banks states that COM
plant against the defendants was filed De-
cember .. 1905. but service could not be had
The court therefore ordered that the de-
PENDANTS named who reside In California be
notified to be present on February to
plead. In separate order. John A. Benson
Frederick Hyde. c. w. Clarke and the Las
Animas and San Joaquin Valley Land Com
pany and the Pacific Live Stock Company
be also ordered to appear on February to
plead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Military Nominations Withheld.

The nominations of Gen. George E. Davis
as judge advocate general of the army and
Gen. William Crozier as chief of the bureau
of ordnance have been withheld pending an
Inquiry of the Senate committee. which de-
sires TO have cleared up some points of
law involved in the reorganization affecting
the details to staff positions. The commit
tee wants to ascertain whether the two Of
tcers shall take rank from the date of their
new appointment or from their original ap-
pointments to the positions they now hold
The Secretary of War has been asked for
his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
AGAINST THE CROWN.
Decision Awarded American Fishing
Schooner at London

Special Cahiegram to The Star. ,s.el.
LONDON. December al.-Ihe priyy coun-
ell delivered judgment today in the case
of the American fishing schooner Kitty d.
against the crown. The Judgment fayors
the Kitty d. and the costs are assessed
against the government of Canada thus
reversing the Judgment of the Canadian
supreme court.
The privy council finds that the Canadian
cruiser Petrol, which arrested the Kitty D.
on Lake Erie, at least mile and a
half out of her course, while the Kitty
D. was within American waters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Appointment of Prof. Hopkins.

The Secretary of the Navy has appointed
Prof. Nevil Monroe Hopkins of Rhode
Island chief electrical engineer of the bu-
reau of yards and docks, Navy Department
at compensation of Sl6 a day. Prof
Hopkins is a graduate of George Washing
ton University and for several years held
the chair of electro-chemistry at that in
stitudon. He is employed by the Navy
Department In connection with the pro-
posed consolidation of electric plants at the
various naval stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
John Thomas Benson the Victim OF
Heart Failure.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ROYDS, Nd December 21.-John Thomas
Benson, one of the most estimable citizens
OF this section of Montgomery county, died
very suddenly at the residence of his niece,
Mrs Edgar Vinson near Germantown, this
morning of heart failure. He was out
near some outbuildings and fell. Some
one rushed TO his assistance at once, but
before he could be conveyed to his room
he expired.
Mr. Benson was in his eighty eighth year
and was, in his earlier life. twice sheriff
and one time county commissioner OF this
county. and has always been prominent in
politics as democrat. He was a faithful
and devoted official member of the Neels-
vile Presbyterian Church.
Three years ago his wife expired sudden
ly. in her home there of heart trouble.
No children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Henry Harland, Author, Dead.

NEW YORK, December H.-The death of
Henry Harland. the American author. who
wrote 1.-THE Cardinals Snuff Box" was an
nounced in cablegram received from Italy
today. His American home was at Nor
wich, Conn, and he also had a London res
idence.
MIR. Harland wrote under the pseudonym
of Sidney Luska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
walsh Resigned Bank Presidency.

BEDFORD. Ind. December 21.-John r.
Walsh today resigned as president of the
Bedford National Bank. Thomas j. Brooks
vice president of the bank. was elected
president. careful auditing of the banks
affairs has found everything In satisfac-
tory condition. Mr.. Walsh owns 90 per cent
of the stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
THE HUNGARIAN CRISIS.
Emperor King Decides He Cannot Ac-
cept Cabinet designations.

BUDAPEST. Hungary December 21.-The
emperor-king has decided that in view of
the existing political circumstances he can
not accept the designations of the Fejervary
cabinet rendered yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
The Washington Terminal Company.

Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania
has reintroduced his bill of last session
authorizing the Washington Terminal
Company to construct and operate tracks.
switches. sheds, etc, 10 provide adequate
facilities for handling mail. baggage, ex-
press, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK. December 21.-Steamer La
Lorraine from Havre reported as having
passed Cape Race. n. f.. at midnight last
night. win probably dock about $50 am.
Saturday
Arrived: Hamburg from Genoa.
HAVRE December 21.--Afrived. la Sa-
voie from New York.