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and pipe sewers; that in connection with
the paving Of Virginia avenue southeast
between 9TH and 7th streets, incidental to
the restoration of surface conditions re-
quired by the construction of the Virginia
avenue tunnel, all preliminary work re-
day labor, at an estimated cost of $4,000.
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committed to jail, in default, to await the

hearing on Saturday.
Mr.. Karr was in court only for a mo-
ment this morning When the time came
for the fixing of bond 1t was thought pest
that he should be in court and Deputy
Marshal Lacey unlocked the door and ask
ed him If he wished to come into court
without his counsel.
Certainly, l do, IL my case is coming
up" said Mr.. KARI.
1t was explained to him that the judge
would only fix bond. and he had hardly
taken five steps into the court room when
the proceeding in his case was finished for
the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08

Joseph H. Choate, former ambassador TO
Great Britain Mrs. Choate and Miss
Choate, were passengers on the steamer
Caronia, which arrived at New York yes
terday from Liverpool.
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Committed to Jail.

This morning the prisoner was taken to
the United States branch of the Police
Court, and was detained in one of the wit
ness rooms during the morning. For a part
of the time he was in consultation with his
attorney, A. S. Worthington. When Mr.
Worthington was compelled TO leave for
the Crawford trial Mr.. Karr was left
alone. The attorney however, explained to
assistant United tates Attorney Ralph
Given that as he was engaged in the Craw-
ford trial he could not well be in the Po-
lice Court before Saturday. In the course
of the mornings business Mr. Given called
the attention of the court to the case of
William w. Karr, charged with embezzle-
ment of $4,000. The case was continued
until Saturday, June 10, when the prelimi-
nary hearing before Police Judge Scott will
be held. AT the suggestion of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Given the bond for the de-
fendants appearance was fixed at $4,000.
This bail he did not furnish and he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08
Government Will Not Lose.

Soon after the arrest and confession of
Mr.. Karr became known last night an Off
cal of the Smithsonian Institution made
the statement that while the slkdenness
of the affair had caused the institution
temporary embarrassment the Treasury
Department shortage had been met, and
that there would be no permanent setback
to the work of the institution The Smith
sonian Institution is operated under appro-
priations by Congress and the endowment
fund of James Smithson, the Englshman,
amounting to S93T 600. The government
holds the endowment fund in trust paying
to the institution per cent year inter
est, amounting to about $4,000 year.
So far as Is known, karrS embezzlement
was largely, If not entirely, from money
received from abroad for the expense of
sending out the documents mentioned. AS
the United States government does not &C
cept checks on banks, karr would take the
foreign checks received to q Washington
bank and have them cashed. It was then
his duty, of course, TO deposit the cash in
the treasury, but, according to his state
ment, 1t was his custom to deposit only
portion of the amounts thus received, con-
yerting the rest TO his own and falsify-
ing the books of the institution to prevent
discovery. Secretary Lingley said this
morning that the amount of the shortage
would not be definitely known until the
present investigation had been concluded.
Mr. Karr came originally from Louisiana,
but was appointed from Tennessee. having
made his home in Memphis for some years
previous to his appointment He originally
held clerkship in the institution, but
worked his way up to his present position
of accountant and disbursing officer.
Mrs. Karr, at the time of her husbands
arrest. was in Memphis, Tenn. She was
Immediately notified by telegraph, and is
expected to reach Washington tonight Ar
thur Karr. the eldest son is a student at
Harvard College, and was to have gradu-
ated this month. He has been home for
l.,xrS i,l- l.,
Charles, is employed in local jewelry
store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08

Postmaster General Cortelyou received
the honorary degree of doctor of laws from
the University of Illinois at Urbana, ILL.,,
yesterday and delivered the commencement
address.
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Wrist Broken.

While unloading a car at the filtration
plant this morning William Murphy,
twenty-six years old had his right wrist
broken. The injured man, whose home is
at 40 Elm street, was taken to Freed
mems Hospital, where he received surgical
treatment.
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fighter before 1t is accepted by the District
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08

MISSES and Children's Shoes are generally
graded in price according to sizes-6 to s,
81 TO II and ny to e. HERE ARE
ALL SIZES at one price. And choice OF
four different styles-all made for summer
wear. First Floor Bargain Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08

THE STRENGTH of the sale is in the fire
qualities of feathers, the complete variety
of sizes and widths the range of styles, as
well as the great reduction from usual
prices. First Floor Bargain Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-12
NOTED PENNSYLVANIA DEAD.
Death of Former Chief Justice Of State
Supreme Court

PHILADELPHIA. October 12.-Former
Chief Justice Edward NJ. Paxson Of the
Pennsylvania supreme court died today al
his home in Bycot. Pa. Death was due to
a complication of diseases. He was eighty
one years of age.
Judge Paxson was born in Buckingham.
Bucks county, Pa. He was educated In the
Quaker schools. AT the age of eighteen
years he established the New Town Journal
at Newtown. Pa. and later he founded the
Daily News of this city. He studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1850. He
was appointed Judge in the common pleas
court in 1859 to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of F. Carroll Brewster, He
was elected to the Office the following year.
In 1874, at the first election under the
new constitution. Judge Paxson was
elected to the supreme court. Judge Pax
SON, in 1898. was appointed one of the
receivers of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad Company. at which time he
resigned his position as chief Justice The
Home for Aged and Infirm Members of
the Society Of Friends at Newtown, Pa,
was founded by Judge Paxson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-12
THREE YEARS SERVICE
MIR. HENRY L. WEST AS COMMITS
SIONER.
Not Avowed Candidate to Succeed Him
self, but Would Feel Compli-
mented If Chosen.

Just three years ago tomorrow-that Is.
on October 13. 1902-the appointment OF
Henry Litchfield West to be Commissioners
of the District of Columbia was announced
at the White House by Secretary Cortelyou.
the secretary to President Roosevelt, Or
dinarily the term of Commissioner OF the
District extends over three years, and IL
that were true in the present case. Com
missioner Vests period of service would
now be on the verge of ending. 1t will be
remembered, however, that MIR. West was
first appointed to fill the vacancy in the
board caused by the death of Commission
err John w. Ross, and that later or soon
after Congress convened for the winter
session in the following December he was
appointed for a full three years term.
OF course that period is now nearly COM
pleted, in fact so nearly that only little
more than seven weeks remain. In the
light of this statement of fact there Is
ne turaiiy a constantly growing interest
about the District building, as well as IN
political circles, concerning the possible
succession 10 the office.
While he prefers not to discuss the mat
ter at all, it can be safely said that Com
missioner West will be a candidate TO sue
coed himself. He declared several days
ago. however. that he would not enter INTO
a race for the office being content to let
his record speak for itself. 1T would be
attering of course said Mr.. West. Ito
be reappointed but If the preferment comes
l would like to feel that ii has been
earned"
Whether any other aspirants to the office
are in the field has not yet become mani
fest but it is almost certain that position
of so much Importance will attract many
who are willing to assume the toga. The
consensus of opinion being expressed at
this early date however. is that Mr.. West
will be his own successor.
When the office of Commissioner became
vacant through the death of John w. Ross
In July, 1902, there was much discussion be-
|, fore the place was filled. For three months
President Roosevelt held the matter under
consideration, and in that time the names
of many men were more or less favorably
mentioned. Mr.. West was indicted into
Office October IT, three days after his
appointment
At the beginning he assumed charge OF
the departments formerly supervised by
Commissioner Ross, and subsequently II
was decided that there should be no chang9
in this respect in the conduct of the
ncIpal government. Consequently, Mr..
West has had continuous charge of the
following branches of the District machin-
cry:
The metropolitan police. street cleaning
department, the assessor. assistant assess
ors and the personal tax department the
corporation counsel. the auditor the bath
Ing beach, the adjustment of claims against
the District. the office of the collector OF
taxes, the disbursing office. the regulation
of hacks and hack stands. the public IL
brary, all licenses, with the exception of
liquor and the surgeons of the police de-
Iartment property clerk and automobile
beard.
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NO PRESENT ACTION
ATTITUDE TOWARD VENEZUELA
WAITS ON CONGRESS.

Venezuela was the subject of conference
at the State Department today between Sec
rotary Root and Mr.. Jusserand, the French
ambassador. The latter has been awaiting
the arrival here of Mr.. Calhoun, the Presi-
dents special commissioner, before advising
his government as to prospects of joint &C
ton by France and the United States.
Mr.. Calhoun has reported verbally to the
President and Secretary Root but he has
not yet completed his statement of the con-
ditions he found existing In Venezuela
Enough Is known. however, to show gen.
eral similarity between the claims of the
Paris and Washington governments. Wheth-
er that similarity shall find a corollary in a
parallel action on the part of the two gov
ernments remains to be determined.
1t Is said that the French government has
already considered several courses Of action
calculated to bring President Castro to
time. but IS holding off In the hope that
the United States government will join with
1t In a demonstration against Venezuela
There is authority for the statement, how
ever, that President Roosevelt has decided
TO refer the question to Congress- making
1t the subject of vigorous representations In
his annual message.
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WRIGHT WILL RETIRE
To Resigna as Governor General
in Philippines.
HIS SUCCESSOR CHOSEN
WILL NOT BE A MEMBER OF PRES
EMIT COMMISSION.
It is Intimated That There May Be
Other Changes in the Insular
Administration.

By reason of dissatisfaction with the adj
ministration of affairs in the Philippines.
Gen. Luke B. Wright, governor general of
the Philippines and president of the Philip
pine commission, will retire from that post
probably early in December.
Gen. Wright expects to return to the
United States, arriving in this country
some time in December. His relinquish-
ment Of the duties of governor general
practically will take effect when he leaves
the Philippines to come to America, all
though after his arrival here he will be
entitled to six months leave of absence
Gen. Wright's Successor
1t can be said that Gen. W'right's sue
cessor Will not be member of the pres
ent Philippine commission, and an intima-
ton is made that. i nall probability, there
mag be some other changes In the personnel
of the commission.
Who Gen. Wright's successor will be Is
not disclosed. 1t Is known. however. that
have considered the matter and that a man
for governor general of the Philippines
practically has been decided upon.
Gov. Wright and Mrs. Wright. 1t Is said,
have not been thoroughly satisfied with
their environment in the Philippines. al
though the general always has manifest
ed deep interest in his duties and in the
development of the resources of the is
lands. Recently Gen. Wright has not
been in perfect accord with some of the Is
plans proposed for the benefit of the is
lands. but 1t cannot be said at this time
that that is the reason for his retirement
from the office of governor general.
Gen. Wright's Plans.
1t is the purpose of General Wright,
upon his return to America, to resume the
practice OF law In Nashville, his home city.
1t Is said 1T was evident to those who ac-
companied Secretary Taft to the Philippines
that General Wright was not satisfactorily
situated in Manila. and to some of the
party the news of his retirement does not
Gel me as a surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-12
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS IN
STATE CONVENTION TODAY.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., October 12.-Wfth
no important contests for nominations, and
little difference Of opinion as to the plat
form to be adopted. the democratic state
convention In this city today opened with
every promise of harmony. The PLANK in
the platform on which chief emphasis
would be laid was expected to be a declara-
ton in favor of reapportionment OF the
legislative representation.
1t was anticipated that Lucius F. C. Gar
VIM governor for two terms up to last
January. would be nominated for that Of
fee again today by reclamation For lieu
tenant governor the nominee seemed likely
to be either ]. Clark Tucker of Narragan-
sett or Col. Patrick Hayes of Pawtucket.
The other nominations were expected to
be: For secretary of state. Frank e. Fftz-
simmons Of Lincoln: for general treasurer.
Albert r. Olney of Providence; for attor-
ney general, Thomas A. Carroll of Provi-
deuce.
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Expires in st. Luke's Hos
pital, New York.
CANCER OF THE THROAT
CHIEF OF STAFF OF GEN. GRANTS
ARMY.
Born in Norwalk, Conn. Civil War
Service Exceptionally Brilliant
Was in Treasury.

NEW YORK. October i2-GeneraI VIII
Ham T. Clark of Washington, ID. c., died
today in st. Lukes Hospital this city. OF
car GER OF the throat. He was seventy-four
years old, and was born In Norwalk. Conn.
General Clark was member of Congress
from Galveston. Texas, from 1859 to 1873,
He was he last surviving adjutant and
chief of staff of General Grants Army or
the Tennessee.
Gen. Clark was born in Norwalk. Conn.
June -, 1881. He son of Levi and
Fannie Clark. He began his military career
as first lieutenant and adjutant of the 18th
Iowa Infantry, In November. 1861. and his
services in the civil war were exceptionally
brilliant In March. 1862. he appoint
ed captain and assistant adjutant general
of volunteers. and in February, 1Sts}, he be-
came lieutenat colonel in the adjutant gen
erals department. He finally reached the
grade of brigadier general of volunteers In
May. 1865.
He was brevetted brigadier general of vol
unteers in July. 1864. for gallant and dis
tinguished service at the battle of Atlanta
Ga, and major general of volunteers in No
vember. 1865, for his services during the
war He was honorably mustered out Feb
ruary /. 1886.
After the war he engaged in business In
Galveston, Texas He was a republican
district from 1869 TO 1873, and 1t was he
who secured the first appropriation of $780,
900 for harbor Improvements at that place
which resulted in the completion of the jet
ties, making Galveston one of the most i'm
portant ports of the country.
At the time of his death he was the last
surviving adjutant and chlef-of-star of
Grants old army OF the Tennessee
He married Miss Laura Clark of Hart
ford. Conn, November 13, 1856.
Gen Clark had been connected with the
Internal revenue bureau of the treasury as
special agent for several years. He was
also chief clerk of the bureau for many
years and had a wide acquaintance in this
city.
The members of Gen. Clark's family. who
reside at the Princeton in this city. were
summoned to New York last week oSing
to his serious illness resulting from sur
gical operation. He had been a sufferer
from cancerous growth in the throat and
recently submitted to an operation at St
Luke's Hospital, New York. which ulti-
mately resulted in his death.
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FOUNDERS DAY AT LEH1aH.
Interesting Exercises at Installation
of New University President.

Special Dispatch to The Star
LEH1GH, Pa, October IL. I.ebieh
University held its founder days ex-
erclses this morning. A great many of
the alumni were present. At IL o'clock a. m.
the students and guests assembled in the
chapel which was completely filed. The
services opened with the singing of the
hymn 20! God Our Help In Ages Past ;.
after which a lesson from the Psalms
was read. following which was a short
prayer. The chapel organist then rendered
Cantilene. Salome.
Then followed the most interesting feature
OF the whole program, namely: The In
staliation Of Henry Sturgis Drinker, pres
ident-elect of the university. The address
was made by Robert Heysham Sayre. pres
ident of the board of trustees
President Drinker responded very elo-
quently; Mr. Frank Q. Howe of the class
of 1873. representing the alumni, then
greeted the new president, wishing him
every possible success in the enlargement
and advancement Of the university
lowed. after which the regular founder day
address was delivered by Hampton L. Car
son, attorney general of Pennsylvania
The. assembly adjourned and repaired to
the front of the chapel where sod was
turned by Robert H. Sayre for the new
Drown Memorial Hall. This hall Is to be
erected in memory of the late president.
home of the students 1t will contain BIZ
Hard rooms, bowling alleys, smoking rooms.
reading rooms assembly hall. Y. NJ c. A.
rooms. alumni rooms and other quarters
for the students. 1t will be much-needed
addition to the university
At o'clock this afternoon sports. con-
sisting of one-miie relay race, base
ball game and foot ball game, will take
place between the sophomores and fresh
men.
Tonight the alumni will tender President
Drinker reception in the university IL
brary. which viii be followed by banquet
In the gymnasium.
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EX-SPEAKER HENDERSON ILL.
His Death is Expected at ANY
Time

DUBUQUE, Iowa. ,tober 12-There Is
very little change In the condition of ex-
Speaker David B. Henderson although his
death may come at any time. Members of
his family are constantly at his bedside In
his quarters at the Hotel Julien.
DR.. j. s. Hancock. who recently took
charge of his case, is o. the opinion taat
death may come at any time. and the pa
tient may yet live six months or Sre A
sudden rush of blood to the head. he said.
might kill him instantly. Trained nurses
are constantly with him. the ex-Speaker
fi'rh a weakened condition that he
49,. 1s,.s 10 move.
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INTEREST INCREASED.
Speculation Over Result Of Yesterdays
Rest From Game.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, October 1.-THE post
ponement yesterday because of rain of the
third game Of the worlds championship
base ball series between the New York Ma
tional League club and the Philadelphia
American League club has increased the
interest in the contests. There is much
speculation to what effect the days rest
will have upon the pitchers. 1t is con-
ceded that the Philadelphia pitchers had
much harder work toward the end of the
American League season than was the case
with New York.
The National League champions won the
pennant with little effort, while the ten
sion on the Philadelphia Americans was
not relaxed until last Friday. 1t is rec
ognized that the pitchers hold the key to
the situation. Otherwise there Is little
choice between the two clubs man for
man, in fielding batting and team work.
The weather today is cold and partly
cloudy.
The batting order follows:
New York-Bresnahan, c.: Browne, RI;
Donlin, CT; McGann, H.; Mertes, If;
Dahlen SIS; Deylin, 3D.; Gilbert, 3D.;
Mathewson. o.
Philadelphia - T.artsel. IL; Lord. eft:
Davis. 1b.: L. Cross. 3d.; Seybold ri.
Murphy. 2b.; NJ Cross. S.; Schreck, C.;
Coakley, p.
Umplre5, sheridan and ODay.
The New York team took the field for
practice first, and their work was fast in
spite of the cold Philadelphia's work,
which was also good, was greeted with
great applause from hands, horns. and
stamping feet. There were more than
1900 people who filled the stands. in spite
Of the cold, when the game commenced.
Both teams were confident that If they
series. At exactly 2:30 Umpire Sheridan
called PLAY ball!' and the game was on.
First Inning.
Coakley appeared very nervous on enter
ing the box. and fdgeted like school girl.
He hit Bresnahan with the third bali
pitched, and the Giants catcher kept up
his record OF having reached first on his
first time at the bat. After making two
unsuccessful efforts to bunt, Browne popped
up fly to Lave Cross
When play began there were about II, 900
persons present
First inning. New York:
Bresnahan was hit by a pitched ball.
Browne foul flied to l.. Cross. Donlin sim
gied to right, Bresnahan going to third
Mccain singled to center, scoring Bresna-
han. Donlin taking third. Murphy furnbled
Mertes' grounder, Donlin scoring. Eahlen
walked. filing the bases. Devlin hit to
Coakley, who threw McGann out at the
plate. 6chreck threw to Davis to head or
Deviin. completing double play. Two
runs.
First inning. second half. Philadelphia
Devlin fumbled Hartsers grounder and
Hartsei stole second. Lord famed trying to
bunt. Davis hit to Mathewson and Hartsei
was caught by Dahlen between the bases.
McGann retired i. Cross unassisted. No
runs.
Second half. second inning Mathewson
gave Eeyl3oid a base on balls. Murphy
forced Seyboid at second on hard ground
sr. which Deviin took. Bresnahan threw
Murphy out trying to steal second. It was
close deciaion and the bleachers jeered.
Mathewson retired the side NJ striking
Monte Croa8 out, No ruusL
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To Cruise in Australian Waters.

Orders have been cabled to Rear Admiral
Train, commanding the Asiatic station, d.
recting him to detaeh a ship from his fleet
for cruise In Australian waters some time
this fall. There are many Americans in
Australia some of whom have called atten-
ton to the fact that the American flag has
not appeared in those waters for some time
Admiral Train has not yet advised the de-
partment of his selection for this duty, but
as the mission is entirely friendly the ship
sent will not necessarily be large one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-12
KILLED BY ENGIN E
MRS. MAGGIE MURPHY MEETS
INSTANT DEATH.

Mrs. Maggie Murphy Of 1015 Sd street
northeast. about sixty-five years of age
was struck and instantly killed late this
afternoon at the railroad crossing at 9th
and I~streets northeast, by incoming train
No. 1853 on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
The body was terribly mangled.
The train was drawn by locomotive 1918
known as 1.-The hoodoo." which has beer
down and killed several persons recently.
The latest previous fatality caused by
engine 1913 was the killing of two men the
other day at the ~"
The body of Mrs. Murphy was removed
to the morgue.