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The Washington times., 1905-12-10
SMOKER
AN IMMENSE SUCCESS
Law Glass of 1907 Holds Forth at RauscherS Where
Good Things Were Served and Interesting
Addresses Were Made,

Hoya Hoya, Saxa, Hoya Hoya George
town. Hoya. Mattingly, Mattingly.
MattlngIy
Hundreds OF times this cheer echoed
through the hall at Rauscher's last
night. when the class of 1907 of the
Georgetown University Law School held
its annual smoker Students and guests
alike forgot formaIity for the time, and
Sood fellowship reigred supreme. Speech
making and story telling featured the
program of the evening and many were
the jests told to the three score or
more of students who gathered round
the festive board.
Toastmaster Sanford first called upon
President Mattingly, who talked on the
expectations Of the student body. He
was followed by the retiring president,
George Mann. who made a neat speech
of thanks TO the members Of the class
for their loyalty to him during the year
he served as presiding officer.
District Attorney Daniel w Baker
responded to the toast. The Faculty"
and in the course of his remarks told
a number of amusing stories Several
vocal and instrumental selections were
rendered in a pleasing manner by
Messrs. Dunn, Crawford Finch. and
Hynson. Student Lannan delivered a
stirring address on college spirit. which
was cheered to the echo by the entire
class. Addresses were also made bv
Foy and jenkins. who related a number
Of amusing anecdotes.
One of the features Of the evening
was the address by Essby-Smith, assist
ant District Attorney, quiz master In
contracts at the law school. and a
Georgetown man. He declared that he
had but two ideals-Georgetown and
the law
Prior to the smoker. the members Of
the class had an examination in equity,
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Would Import Coolies
For Domestic Servants
With Their Excellence and Favors Radical
Solution of Household Problem.

\ bin for an act to solve the hired
girl question. the Chinese exclusion
problem. and put an end TO the Chinese
boycott of American products.
The foregoing broadly inclusive title
would cover the contents of a bill
which has received considerable serious
discussion among statesmen who were
members of the Taft Congressional
party in the Orient recently. The
measure has not been introduced yet,
but it is likely to be before the session $
end
There is more frank recognition of the
two-sided character of the Chinese ques-
tion than ever before If statesmen who
have convictions about it only had the
courage of those ideas. there would be
a vigorous effort to make over our Chi
nese restriction act on a basis OF broad
liberality which would admit to this
of Chinese now SO rigidiy excluded-the
coolies.
Ideal Servants.
The Chinaman is the ideal domestic
servant" explained a gentleman who
made the trip with the Taft party I'VE
need domestic servants in this country.
and can't get them. American young
women have found new opportunities in
business and professional life. They will
not do domestic service. because they
prefer to be, bookkeepers. office work.
ers, stenographers. even doctors and
lawyers.
"The revolution that has left the
kitchen empty and filled the business
Office with women has been accomplish
ed in a few years. Already it has made
the domestic service problem posi-
lively serious one everywhere. Five
millions of women In gainfuI occupa-
tions in this country-think OF it, And
the tendency of woman away from the
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
RACING RESULTS
At NEW ORLEANS
Frank Bell the Best Thing at the
Fair Grounds-City
Park Races.

FAIR GROUND. NEW ORLEANS.
Dec. 9-The races at the fair grounds
today resulted as follows:
First race-Five ana L half furlongs
Frank Bell, los (Freeman). to l, won;
Hannibal Bey. 107 (CrimminsD. to D.
second: Don AlvarO. l0i Dennison). 4
TO l. third. Time. 1:07 S-5.
Second race-One ano one-sixteenth
miles. Antimony, 100 (Johanneson), s to
l. won: Wedgewood. 50 (W. McGee). s
10 5. second: Fairbury. 1Gl (Freeman).
6 to 5, third. Time. 1:4s 4-5
Third race-Mne. Columbia Girl. IO7
a. SMITH. 9 TO 10 won: Macbeth 102
QIiyingston). l to 2. second. Los Ange-
leno. 102 (Crimmins). even, third. Time,
1:42.
Fourth race-The Crescent City
Stakes: twc-year-old: five furlongs. La
Sorciere. 121 (Helgesen). even, won /;
Calabash. 1lS (McGee) . TO /. second; /;
Rilla. lis IL Smith). TO l, third. Time,
:03 3-5.
Fifth race-One and three-sixteenths
miles. St. Valentine. Ill (O'NeilD. TO TO-
won; Logistilla. 90 (Cherry). 4 TO g. sec
ond; Tartan. III H. Smith. out, third
Time. 300.
Sixth race-One and one-sixteenth
miles. Bulfinch. 104 wv. McGee). to 5.
won; The Regent. 107 (FeichD. to 2.
second: Claremont. lO7 (MorelandD. 10
!. third Time. la 40
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City Park Results.

First race-Seven furlongs Bryan. lI2
(NicoD, ] TO g. won: Baron Esher. 10
tMeyer). 3 to ! second: LAWSON. Jos (Mc-
Laughlin). TO !, third. Time. :2S 3-5
Second race-One and one-eighth miles /;
selling. Eclectic. l4 (NicoD. II TO 2.
won; Monochord. 103 CWishardD. to /.
second; Sanction. 95 (Morris), out. third
Time. 1:56.
Third rsce-Six furlongs. Salvage,
100 DAILY. to 2. won; Devout, IO4
CNicoD. ! to 10. second: Belle Strome. 100
(Perriue). out third. Time, LA
Fourth race-The Tulane Stakes
one mile. Shawana. 105 (ObertD. 3 to
l. won; Orlv II, 1O7 (Troxler), 3 to /,
second. Clifton Forge. 103 (POWersD =.
out, third Time, 40 40.
Fifth race-One mile. Monterey. 122
tNicOB, il to 10. won; Gold Mate, 1O5
tObertD. 8 to ,. second; Leta Duffy. 1o4
tWishard). Il 20 ., third Time.
AZ 3-5 Belden won, but was dis
qualified for fouling.
Sixth race-Five furlongs. Robin
Hood 10S &C. Norris. to >. won
J. Ed Grillo. 112 Cd. BolandD. 2 70 ?,
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RAILROAD MAY OWE
MILLIONS IN TAXES
Illinois Suspects Vast Sum
Is Due Her.
STATE CENTRAL INVOLVED
Claimed Payment Has Been Evaded
Through Leased Lines, and In
vestigation Is Coming.
STATE CENTRAL INVOLVED

CHICAGO. Ill. Dec. Sit is learn
ed from an official source that the
State administration is to make
rigid Investigation into the financial
affairs of the Illinois Central Railroad
Company to ascertain whether there
is due to the State treasury a large
amount OF money in back taxes.
Inquiry has gone SO far, il is said, as
to indicate that about $33, ,0OO, 600 may
be due to the State and that it was
deprived of a part of it's share Of the
gross receipts by the diverting of
freight traffic over branch lines
which had only a traffic agreement
with the Illinois Central.
Governor Director.
That it will be possible to make such
an investigation thorough arises from
the fact that Governor Deaee.... - II II
tue of his office is director of the COM
pany. though not taking an active part
In conducting transportation.
The proposed investigation naturally
Will involve inquiry as 10 whether 9TH
er governors in Illinois have done their
full duty or whether the Illinois Central
has been permitted to violate the pro-
visions of its charter with respect to
State taxation for nearly fifty years.
What Read Says.
The railroad always has contended
that ii discharged its obligations IN
full when it paid per cent OF its gross
feceipts on the charter lines from Cairo
10 Dunleith and from Centralia to Chi
caso. Accordingly the company has list
ed no other property with the State
Auditor for taxation since 1859. and no
Effort has been made TO compel il TO do
So
The administration believes the per
Gent OF gross earnings was intended by
the charter to be a minimum and not a
maximum amount TO be paid. and effort
is now to be made to compel the road
90 list all OF It's assets within the State
Tor taxation
Upon the larger interpretation of the
charter the company owed the State
for the year ended June 30. 1895. at least
C,1z4,s7s instead of $1.os2571. which was
paid.
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HORSE MEN ANXIOUS
ABOUT Commission
Many Oppose Belmont for
New York Office.
NEW TRACK GETTING BUSY
Thinks Present Racing Chairman Has
Too Much Personal Interest
In Dates.
NEW TRACK GETTING BUSY

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-With the East
ern racing season AT an end turfmen
are beginning 10 wonder when Governor
Higgins will announce the new member
OF the State racing commission.
The terms of office held bv August
Belmont. John Sanford. and +. ID. Nor
gan expired on the 1st day OF May last.
but Governor Higgins has as yet made
no move to fir the vacancies
Last summer there was a strong op-
position 10 Mr. Belmont as "a member
OF the commission and this opposi-
ton included several influential men
who are said 10 he interested in a race
track in this State which applied TO
the commission for a license, but was
turned down. Because Mr. Belmont IS
interested in several tracks that are
operating each year under the jurisdic-
ton OF the Jockey Club. II Is said that
the opposition tried To convince the gov
ernor that a new chairman Of the com
mission should be appointed.
Plugging for Belmont.
Mr.. Belmont's friends. Including some
Or the most influential men m the State.
nave anpealed to the governor to reap
point him 20 the commission. even
though Mr.. Wadsworth may be the new
chairman.
Because Of the hold-up as to the new
commission. it is admitted by leading
furfmen that the Jockey Club will be
seriously handicapped IN the matter Of
liking the racing dates for next season
untu the matter is definitely fixed by the
governor the first OF the year
y further said that the Empire CITY
SSAcK. IN which James Butler is inter
ested, will make another application for
q license. which the new conl...is-se..;
will be forced 20 act upon in the spring
As far as racing itself Is concerned. II
Is conceded that the sport is IN no dan
ger of adverse legislation now that
the relations between the track pro-
prietors and the bUokmaking element
have been permanently severed.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
WHO TOOK MONEY
ON HENLEY TRIP?
Philadelphia Oarsmen Now
Under Fire.
EXPENDITURES LOOK QUEER
Item of s7Io for Tips and Fsres-An-
other of s9S for Coachi- J
Expenses.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 9. 9.-Eerdinand
Schoettle. of the Vesper Boat Club,
seeks an accounting from the commit
tee called the Henley Ways and Means
Committee as to the expenditures made
by its members in connection with the
visit of the Henley crew to England last
summer TO try for the Great Challenge
Cup Schoettle yesterday fed "A bill in
equity in common pleas court No. 3,
naming as defendants Harry 3. Hoff-
man, John NJ. Patterson, Daniel j.
shern, George s. James. V. Berry. II.
b. Ragatz, Oscar Thorn, J.. c. Abeli,
William McManus, William Hay. Daniel
Hengen. Jr, william Roahm F. r.
Stuckert and the Vesper Boat Club.
The bill recites that the committee
during the spring and summer OF the
present year raised by subscriptions and
a benefit at a local theat-sr S6.49S.42 to
defray the expenses of the trip TO Eng
land. In September the conmittee sub
mitted a statement of its account 70 the
finance committee of the club. 1t is al
legged that this statement does not set
forth any dates OF the receipts or ex-
penditures. and. although the account
ants claim credit of $l.s06. so, said to
have been paid for board of the crew
and party in England, thfre was only
actually expended for this purpose
SS0S.5O
Too Many "Incidentals."
1t is also complained that Oscar
Thorn. the president of tke club, claims
a credit of $9s for incidental expenses.
which ne does not itemize and of $50 for
extra meals, wines and ales, which the
~
believes to be incorrect.
Schoettle also asks for an explanation
OF the s719 which Thorn says was divided
among the oarsmen for tips and rail-
road fares" Any money paid the mem
bers of the crew In excess of actual ex-
penses would be in violation of the
amateur rules and would injure the
standing of the Vesper Boat Club, be-
cause under the by-laws and rules Of
the Henley Royal Regatta no one ex-
cept amateurs are permitted TO row in
any of their regattas. and that no per-
son shall be considered an amateur who
has ever taught, pursued or assisted in
the practice of athletic exercises of any
kind for profit.
The coach taken with the crew TO
England was an amateur not permitted
to receive pay. and the bylaws or the
Henley Royal Regatta permits no cOdcn-
ing within four weeks o. the time fixed
for a regatta by any person not an
amateur Despite this lact bill for
ssS is presented for eoaching expenses
while in England
The complainant is represented by F.
f. Won Leer and Cornelius Haggarty.
Y. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, oIa 9Th st.
Don't be deceived. No dealer has or can
have better coal Save the soc.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
MAY STILL CARVE OUT A CAREER

II things keep on as they are goins
IN Russia, the Czar may yet be a can
didate for alderman IN St Petersburg
Mexican Herald
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

and many of those who were called on
by Toastmaster Sanford took occasion
to refer to that branch of Jurisprudence
which follows the law.
The evening was brought TO a close
by the singing of class and university
songs, and rousing cheers for the facul-
ty.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
A LITTLE SHAVER.

Ed Lucas, our barber. has an under
study in the shape or u new son--S1.
yer Hill (Colo.) Light
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
ROOM FOR ALL,

Just all the joy your arms can hold
On this terre strial ball;
Don't leave nobody in the cold
There's dancin' room for ALL
Atlanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

second; Magistrate. 112 Cd. HaID,
to 2. third Time, 1904 40
The Washington times., 1905-12-10
Baltimore and Return, sr.as, Baltimore

and Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and
Sunday All trains both ways. both
days. except Royal Limited Hourly
Service" week days.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Y. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, oIa 9Th st.
Don't be deceived. No dealer has or can
have better coal Save the soc.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Third race-One and one-sixteenth
niles mics Noyena, 80; Monte. 95; Pasader>
lO6; Little Scout, 101; Phil Finch. IO9
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Another of our fashions which
choicest imported materials, in solid
plum, and the always neat black.
with Dresden braid and rich velvet.
to match The skirts are in keeping
shapes. Without a question one o
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PRECIOUS YOUNGSTERS.
Nine Boys See Railway Ex-
hibit

Two nine-year-old boys, one the son of
Former Postmaster General Wynne and the
other a son of Mr.. Frank P Madigan WIS.,
tied the railway exhibit one afternoon dur
ing the past week under circumstances
which gave them an idea of strenuous life.
On their way home from school they con-
ceived the idea of visiting the exhibit and
spending enjoyable hour. They figured
than If they went to their respective homes
to get permission it would be too late to
see the sights, and so they concluded they
would go to the show first and then to their
homes.
But how are we going to get IMP asked
one of the youths.
Get tickets of course said the other.
Going to the rooms of the headquarters
in the New Willard they sought those who
had charge of the tickets and asked for a
complimentary. In the room they saw a
number of men refused tickets, but this did
not have a chilling effect upon them. APP
preaching the desk of them made
known what they wanted and was promptly
told that boys were not given passes as
they would not be admitted unless they
were accompanied by older persons.
"Give US the tickets and wen get in
said one of them to the clerk.
Their request was denied, but they went
from one person to another until they final
ly got the tickets. The next thing in order
was to have them honored at the gate.
When they were presented to the ticket
taker the latter told them that they could
not go in unless accompanied by an adult
A short distance away they saw man
looking anxiously through the fence. He
had no ticket and expressed surprise when
the boys invited him to enter the grounds
and witness the exhibit.
Il would like to go in, said the stranger
"but have no ticket"
Come with u.s." he was told. I'VE have
tickets and will gladly take you in
The man willingly accepted the invitation
pfa ha thr0tt hn
gate promising to look after them and see
that they were not injured by anything
connected with the exhibit. AS soon as
they had entered the grounds the boys told
their escort they were no longer in need of
his services and went off to themselves and
saw what there was to be seen.
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Early Typewriters.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
I noticed a paragraph in The Star recent
ly saying on the authority of an article
in Harper's Weekly, that Mark Twain was
the first author to a typewriter, thirty
years ago. which would be in 1875. He
may have been the first author to use it,
but he was not the first person to use a
typewriter, by a long way.
The first thing of the kind of which
know was a letter published in the patent
office report for 1916, written by Charles
Thurber of Norwich. Conn. dated Febru-
airy 8, 1916. That, however, was not the
typewriter as we know it today, the letters
being formed by a stylus moved by cams.
In 1S49 Oliver T. Eddy of Baltimore ap
piled for patent on typewriter, and his
specification was written on his machine,
in the same manner as on the present ma
chimes. This. SO far as known, was the
first typewriter operating on the general
plan of typewriters of the present day.
His patent was granted In 1S49. numbered
III; but SO far as / have been able to
ascertain his machine was never manufac-
tured or introduced into Use, although the
sample of it's work shown In his specif-
cation would compare well with those of
the present day
While in New York in 1853 1 examined
so-called typewriter at the office of Fowler
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Hotel Arrivals.

Raeish-D. ]. Council, West Virginia.
A. Wallace. Boston; Herbert Abraham,
New York: Bay Adams, Philadelphia; w.
N Waters, New York; T. E. Byrnes Bel
ington w. Va; Daniel Detweiler, Plain
field, N. j.; C. B. Ryan. Norfolk; H. l.
johnson, Utica, n. Y; H. w Griffin, New
York; w. B. Williamson, Buffalo; E. s.
McGarvey, Philadelphia; Arnold Noar,
Philadelphia: Charles F. Reilly James,
town, n. Y; c. a. Jennings, Chicago
Shoreham-Findley S. Douglas, New York;
E L. Corthell, New York; NJ. C. Churchill
Louisville; Jasper Y. Moore. Clarksburg
Ralph c. Watrous, Providence; E. j. Bow
George w. Rockwell Allentown. Pa.
James Hutchinson. New York; Harold
Brown, New York.
Arlington-H. S. Richards Madison. Wis.
B. F. Tracy, New York; William Shaw
Boston; E. F. Wood. Mckeesport, Pa; J.
NJ Ullman, New Haven; A. E. Jewett L. S.
N; w. p. Rogers, CINCINNATI John l.
Hogan. New York; w. B. Cutter Bethle-
hem, Pa.
New Willard-John w. Friend, Virginia; L.
w. Bates, New York: F. C. Littleton, New
York; w. H. Cadwallager. Pittsburg; B. A.
Williams, New York; H. j. Conrad, New
Conroy, New York; L. N. Hershfield. New
York; B. c. P. Howard, Hartford; A. How
ard Fleming. Fatrmont, w. Va; s. c.
Lowe, Boston; ]. G. Bangs, Philadelphia
F. N Freis, Winston, N. c.; B. S. Dawes.
Marietta, Ohio; Brockley Shaw. Montreal
J. Bremen, New York
Riggs-P. w. Henry, New York: NJ. +.
Kelley. New York: G. H. S. Young. New
York; E. s. Hege. Maryland; James p.
Marsh. New York; d. ]. Durrell. Columbus.
Ohio; John w. Melody Brookland; r. E.
HILL New York.
Ebbitt--A M. Briggs, Chicago; E. Koch.
New York; Col John E. Greer; U.S.A: H. G.
Shupp. WiIkesbarre; w. w. Barry. US N:
G. S. Garrett, Philadelphia; H. ]. Wheeler,
Kingston, r. l.; H. Jacob, Philade' oha \
John Cotton. Martinsburg.
Hotel Normande-Josech w. Coke Roa-
noke Va; James Dixon and Mrs. Dixon,
New York city; F. S. Curtis. Boston; e. T.
James, sayre. Pa; P. w. Ripe. South
Bethlehem, Pa: L. D. Bently. South Beth
Iehem Pa; A. NJ Smith and Mis-. Smith.
Richmond. Va; Louis Elordi, France; E. G.
Thomas. New York.
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RETURNS TO MISSIONS
FATHER CURRIER RESIGNS FROM
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.
Mingled Regret and Pleasure at His
Action His
Career.

The announcement was made yesterday
that Rev Charles Warren Currier, one OF the
NEST distinguished of the Roman Cathollc
clergymen of Washington and of that
church in America, has resigned the pas
torate of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
(German), on 9Th street northwest between
G and II streets. Though such step had
been talked of by Father Currier for some
time back, the occasion is one of both min
gled regret and pleasure to his many friends
in this city, who have his welfare al heart.
Father Curriers' successor Will be Rev
Father Winnenberg, until recently pastor
o. ST Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, on
the Belair road, Baltimore county, Md. He
is reputed to be an able churchman. and
was first in line of succession among the
German priests of the diocese of Baltimore.
Father Currier has long had a desire for
mission work. and under the new arrange
ment his wish for return to such labors.
in which he has achieved signal success.
will be gratfed. He is to succeed the Rev.
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& Wells Il was queer-looking affair.
about four feet square. and though one
could write with it. II was of no practical
account. as one could write faster by hand.
and it never came into use As | recall IL.
II was the invention of one Hall.
In 1867 G. Latham ShOles completed his
first machine. as announced in a letter
written on the machine. dated Milwaukee.
wis, September It, 1867. and addressed 10
Dodge x Nun of this city. who procured
ms patent on 1t. and subsequently several
other patents for additional improvements.
This letter is still In the possession or
Dodge Il Sons. The letter was accompanied
by copy on tissue paper. the printing be
ing on the back of the paper. SO that Il
had to be read through the paper. the
paper not having been devised up 10 that
time
Mr.. Sholes probably did more than any
other man to render the typewriter the
practical machine that IL now is
/ remember well when Lieut.. Snoot
called at our office. preparatory to starting
for England TO introduce an American
typewriting machine there. As the English
are generally slow TO adopt new inventions.
especially those which work such a com
plete change in the manner OF accomplish
ing results, had little confidence In his
success. but he did succeed. and today that
Yankee invention IS TO be found in use.
not only throughout Great Britain, but all
over the continent and even in Asiatic
countries
This serves to show how inventions ere
ate new industries. The business has
grown until one concern turns out com
plete machine each minute during working
hours, and there are scores OF other fac-
tories also producing large numbers thus
giving steady employment to thousands OF
female operatives who use the machines
w. Z. DODGE
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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths have been reported
to the health office In the last twenty-four
hours:
Nathan Addison. 60 years, 500 Goth street
northwest.
Herodius Ashton. 4 years. 1o4S Jefferson
street northwest.
Mary f. Berrien. &c years. Georgetown
University Hospital
Harry Fillmore. l month. Founding Hos
pital.
Abraham Harris co years. 946 Hughes
court.
John A Hartigan - years, 339 Lincoln
street. Anacost!a, ID. c.
Altoona II. Jennings. IS years. T13 eth
street northeast.
Annie NJ Joy. SIS years. 123 10th street
northeast
John Lederer. G3 years Garfield Hospital.
Maude b. Lee, - years, 7l3 18th street
northwest.
Ada F. Scott 81 years. 1887 18th street
northwest
John F. spinks Gs years, 424 10th street
southeast.
Mary A. Watts SO years. 1343 street
northwest.