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The Washington times., 1905-05-03
APPELLATE COURT DECIDES
IN FAVOR OF CZARRA

The Court of Appeals has a second
time reversed the action of the local
board of medical supervisors in revok-
ing the license of DR.. Sigmund A. Car
ia, for alleged 'unprofessional and dis
honorable conduct"
In its decision the court reafFrms its
previous finding. In the former instance
the finding of the trial court was re-
versed because OF the vaEueness and
uncertainty of the complaint fled
against DR.. Czarra, At that time the
Court of Appeals suggested there was
grave doubt as TO the constitutionaltty
of the act of Congress under which the
prosecution was begun and tntimated
that IL should be amended. This was
not done and the second complaint
against DIR. Cara was practically the
same as the first. with the technical err
rOrs corrected
The court holds that Congress has the
right TO regulate the practice of medi-
cine and surgery and also to define, 'un-
professional conduct 1t, however,
failed to do the latter and so the COM
plant is vague and uncertain.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03

any party interested may bring suit
IN a circuit court Of the United
States, setting up the rate and the
commissions order. and thereupon
the court, after a full hearing indie
pendent of the prior hearing of the
commission. will pass upon the law
fulness of the commission order
and the propriety of the rate. APP
peal may result IN an ultimate de-
cision by the Supreme Court.
There is also the Elhins act of 1903,
under which it is not necessary to go
through formal hearing before the
commission in any case Of unjustly
discriminatory rates, but the courts
may be applied to in the first in
stance.
This body of laws would, at first
blush, seem to be sufficient to pro-
vide for all contingencies. As a mat
ter of fact, however, it is inefficient.
Some Of the reasons for this lack
are: The commission is overburdened
with duties, and its quasi-judicial
functions are of effect only by the
courtesy of the carriers or after con-
firmation by the courts: the proceed
lngs before the commission are I'M
duly long and expensive; and the
commission itself is, perhaps, some
what jealous of what judicial dignity
it now has and is reluctant to take
its true position as a part of the ex-
ecutive branch of the Government
and speed the cause of the litigaDts
to the courts.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
MEXICAN AND CIVIL WAR
VETERANS IN 4 FIGHT
Respective Merits Subject OF Dispute.
Old Mans Hands cut-Younger
Nan Is Fined.

Two grizzIed veterans appeared in the
Police Court today. one as the COM
plainant against the other in an assault
case.
John Benson, about eighty years oh,
who shouldered rnuslzet and wore the
blue during the Mexican war exhibited
knife cuts on his left side and right
hands. which he alleged Eere inflicted
by George Carson, a civil war veteran
Benson told the court he was cut Est
Monday morning a few moments be1 szss
reveiIle He and Carson We're in the
dor1nftory at Soldiers Home. A con-
tcmptuous remark about Mexican vet
Grams was made by Carson.
Benson ran around to Carson's bu TX
and dared Carson TO fight and pre- =
the werthlessness OF Mexican veter-sfs-
Carson reached for his large pruning
knife Benson struck him on the right
arm before he had a chance TO use il.
Carson took the knife in his left hand.
While he was trying TO get at the Mex
lea veteran. the latter threw him down
and in addition to choking him gouged
his knees into his abdomen.
When Carson saw he was being worst
ed he cried: Let NE up / haVe
enough" Benson released him.
Carson then jumped on his back Ike
a panther and used the knife Hospital
treatment was necessary.
Carson claimed he used the knife only
in self-defense. Judge Scott did not be-
lfeve him and imposed q penalty OF so
fine which was paid
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
JAMES ]. HILL TALKS
ON The RATE QUESTION
Urges Senator's to Be Careful in Dis
turbing Existing Conditions.
Danger to Export Trade.

James J. Hill. president of the Great
Northern railway, who was unexpected
~ called to the stand before the Sen
ate Committee on Interstate Commerce
this afternoon, informed the Senators
that although the commercial and in
dustriaI interests of the country were
striving to enlarge export trade, the
restrictions placed upon the railroads
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion were killing the trade already es-
tabIisEed
AS an Illustration of this, he cited the
fact that his road had annually carried
10000 tons of -four for Australian and
Asiatic points.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
required his road TO file a public
schedule of the division of the rate. In
asmuch as the regulations require that
no published rate can be changed with
out making public the new rate immedi-
ate advantage thereof would be taken
by German and other shipping lines
His road. therefore. aban doned the
trade
He declared that the demands upon
his road were so great that the Total
abandonment of the export trade would
not affect the roads dividends ore cent.
No Help 10 Railroads.
To an inquiry by Senator Foraker, AIr
Hill said that increasing the export
trade meant much for the prosperity
OF the country. but nothing but ineon-
venience and probable loss for the rail-
roads,
Mr. Hin asked the Senators to .exer-
else great care before they would enact
legislation that would disturb present
conditions.
He said the railroads were up against
the proposition hard and fast" that if
they made a rate, they must hold to it.
For this reason, he said, railroads neces-
sa rily hesitate to reduce a rate. He de-
clared that If no Determinations were
enforced by the railroad companies, the
people of the country, and particularly
the shippers and business interests.
would crowd to Washington TO demand
that these preferences be established.
George Gould, who, with Mr. Hill,
came TO attend the sessions of the IN
ternational Railway Congress, was an
interested spectator at today's hearing of
the committee.
Robert Mather. chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Chicago, Rock
Island, and Pacific railroad preceded
Mr. Hill on the stand
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Baltimore S Grit.

Baltimore proved her grit yester-
day by voting a loan of $13, 000, 600
for the Improvement of the city. In
February, 1904. she lost over, $50, 000,-
eco in property and an uncalculated
sum in commerce. Before the en-
bers were yet cold she had appropri-
ated more than $4,000, 900 from the
municipal treasury for the restora-
ton and Improvement of the burnt
district and $4,000, 900 for the i'm
proVement of the harbor Now she
adds $4,000, 900 to this vast total for
parks and sewers.
Two or three times So. 900 900 is
pelng spent in Baltimore by private
enterprise in restoring the CONNER
cial structures swept away by the
FIRE. Most of this goes to the city
from insurance companies. Prac-
tically all Of it and all of the S22, 000,-
600 voted by the city will be spent in
baltimore markets, going into cir
eulation Immediately through Balti-
more merchants and Baltimore labor
ers. If it is well spent in the be-
ginning it will mean an era of ex-
traordinary business activity as well
IS valuable municipal progress. But
IL took courage to adopt this course,
Just the same.
Washington wishes her sister city
well The Capital follows with an
interest almost personal every move
mant which affects the interests and
development of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
DECIDES TITLE TO REALTY
ON UNION STATION SITE

The Court of Appeals. in decision
announced by Justice Morris, has sus-
tanned the Judgment of Justice Gould.
of the District Supreme Court, in the
case of Thomas II. Rudderforth and
others against Matte r. and John G.
Slater, vesting the title to premises 5l5
First street northeast, in the complain
ants
The property is within the territory
to be occupied by the Union Station
Two suits We're brought by the COM
plainants, one TO set aside a tax sale
OF the property and another to compel
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
ENTERTAINMENTS
IN PROSPECT

Everyone interested in the welfare of
the Home for Incurables is expected to
attend the garden fete at Friendship.
the country home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Mclean. Saturday afternoon The
place is in such easy reach Of Washing
ton. being directly located on the Ten
leytown trolley line. that with the extra
cars put on for the afternoon, the great-
est comfort viii obtain both in going
out to Friendship and returning Prep
arations are being made for fully LOO
visitors. The Marine Band will furnish
the musical program for the AFTERNOON.
The society girls who have entered
the jumping class iz-e in the best of
practice, and the finest feats Of the
Seventh Cavalry vii be given in the
competitive driil. for which substantial
of the affair which is being perfected
l. The N tdWaE, fer lfcn ali sorts
of attractive things are in preparation
The tea tables on the lawn will afford
quiet chat and delightful refresanlen IS
for the more quietly inclined, while q
concert in the ballroom of Friendship
will present an attractive program. The
tickets of entrance to the grounds are
80 cents
a fair for the benefit of the Girls.
Friendly Holiday House will be given
by the members of the National Cathe-
dral School on the school grounds Sat
urday. May s, from 3:30 To I. All are
cordially invited.
What promises to be the snartest@ OF
next weeks afternoon affairs. is the
musical tea from TO O'Clock. May 10
10 be given q the residence of Mrs
George Westinghouse, on Dupont circle
for, the League OF the Covenant.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
WOMAN ASKS RECEIVER
FOR BUILDING ASSOCIATION

Catharine E. Cramer has fled a peti-e
ton in the District Supreme Court ask
ing for the appointment OF 4 receiver
for the American Building and Loan
Association She says on information
and belief, the business of the assoeia-
ton has not been properly and honestly
conducted, and the property of the or
ganization has been dissipated.
The complainant says the association
is indebted TO her in the sum of 1928, and
when she demanded payment she was
informed she could not get a refund be-
cause OF the lack of funds by the asso-
citation.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
MRS. WRIGHT is DEAD
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Mrs. Lucy J. Wright. widow of the
late Frank P. Wright. of Albany. n. Y.
died AT her apartment in the Magnolia
today. after an illness of only two
weeks. in which she was confined to her
bed, although Mrs. WrighfEhas been an
invalid for two years.
Mrs. Wright was a Miss Griff1ng, of
Albany where she resided until her
marriage, when she lived number of
years in England
Mrs Wright was of a kindly. generous
and lOFable disposition and endeared
herself to all who knew her. She was
well known. ana had many friends in
army circles. although her inyalidism of
the past few years had prevented her
getting about in u social way.
She is survived by her only son. Frank
De w Ramsey, T. s. a. who Was an
aide 10 General Chaffee IN China and
the philippines, and is now stationed in
this city on the general staff.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
The Bar on Trial.

The Times has had something to
say, of late, affecting the varying
standards of honor among lawyers.
It's view was focused on the Wash
ington bar, but the estimate was
probably true of the American bar
generally
In New York the bar is properly a
matter Of much State pride. The at
tention of the people has long been
fixed on a certain murder trial in
that State. Counsel on both sides
have now spoken in that case. And
the most ardent champion OF the bar
could hardly count the spectacle
those attorneys have offered as cred
liable TO an institution which pledges
its talents TO justice.
Enough mud was thrown to satisfy
the most vulgar demagogue Each
lawyer descended to the cheap as
sumption of the others utter rout-
as ''the exigencies of a lost and rot
ten cause" and "at this woman s
side, a fit object of contempt" 1t is
not too much to say that these ad-
dresses to the jury revealed purposes
to win at any cost and by any means
the court would permit.
What do the other lawyers think
of this? Is it criminal law, and so
beneath notice? What, then, of the
equity courts, where any corpora
tion-whatever its attitude toward
the law-can pick and choose among
attorneys merely by raising its al
lowances for the pay of the attor-
neys?
Conscience, among lawyers, is too
much a matter of not coming within
the reach Of the courts. Whatever
a lawyer may do, he is ordinarily
content (of course, there are many
exceptions) if he is not liable to pun
ishment 1t is a common saving
that any criminal, however blae.z,
can find an attorney in good standing
to clear him OF just punishment, and
that any corporation, however I'M
scrupulous, can obtain the help of
good attorneys in all its transactions.
All the professions need an awak-
ening in honesty. The whole nation
does, for the matter of that But the
lapses of the professions are especial
ly conspicuous, and those of the bar
devoted TO justice and consecrated
to honor-are most glaring of all.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
MINING ENGINEERS WILL
DISCUSS BLAST FURNACES

The second days session of the thirty
fifth annual convention Of the American
Institute of Mining Engineers will be
held at the Arlington this morning AT
this session the delegates will slider
papers on the subject of blast furnaces
practice and wrought steel and IRON
This afternoon papers Will be read on
coal, coke. and gas.
a trip TO the National Museum will
be made today. and tonight the Library
of Congress viii be visited.
An excursion to Indian Head and
Marshall Hall is on the program for
IoIfl0rroW.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
COMMISSIONERS REMOVE
ASSISTANT BRIDGEkEEPER

District Engineer Of Bridges Douglas
has recommended the discharge OF
Charles f. Little. assistant bridgekeep-
ei at the Anacostia bridge. The Commits
sioners have approved his action.
air. Douglas charges Little with un-
satisfactory conduct The assistant
bridgekeeper was suspended several
months ago for fifteen days without pay
on account of neglect of duty.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
GLEN ECHO C0UNCiLMEN
ARE WEAVER AND FOWLER

The election of city eouncilmen at
Glen Echo, Md. yesterday. was lively
affair
Although Thomas A Weaver was re-
elected without trouble the contest be
tween Joseph N. Fowler and George ",
O'Brien Was hot one. resulting N
Fowler receiving only one more vote
than his opponent.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
ADEE, ON VACATION,
GOES WHEELING IN FRANCE

Alvey a Adce. Second Assistant
Secretary of State. left Washington THE
afternoon for a long vacation in France
most of which he will spend awhesl.
Mr. Adee will lesve New York to-
morrow on the steamer Lorraine. Els
will be met at Hayre. France by Alex,
Nj Thackara, American consul at that
place Mr. Thackara VIII accompany
him on part of his trip.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
Rail Rates: The Demand.

To the superficial observer the
most remarkable thing about the
present rate discussion is that in
general way the demands of the peo-
pie. the insistence of the shippers.
and the admissions of the carriers all
point in the same direction
There are reasons for this unanir7-
ity of opinion, If secret rebates are
hurtful to the small shipper and place
the public at the mercy of the trusts
they are equally harmful, in the long
run, TO the carriers. If discrimina-
ton as between localities. or the
staples OF their production, is per-
sistently allowed the result must be
not only to the disadvantage of the
country at large but to the carriers
themselves. As was said in the tes-
timony before the Senate Committee
On Interstate Commerce yesterday a
railway is as intimately connected
With the community it serves as a
bank; il cannot prosper unless the
people do, and its real interest must
be to give the best service to the
most diversified traffic in every part
Of the territory served by it consist
ent with its present equipment. If it
is TO the interest of the public and
the small shippers to maintain an
equality of rates it is also to the
interest of each carrier 10 make it
: 70.
freight by secret rebates and to be
able to retain for itself the full tariff
charged.
But there is further ground for the
ingenuousness of the carriers. The
temper of the people has declared it
self Enthusiastically; 20 one can mis-
construe the earnestness of the move
ment for rate regulation; something
must be done; the main question now
is with regard TO the method
It will be 10 the advantage OF all
parties TO see that any legislation on
the subject be not only sufficient but
fair and constitutional. 1t would be
comparatively easy to pass law
which would delight the rash and
hasty portion of our people; but no
one would be benefited, the courts
would be choked with expensive Iiti-
cation, and the outcome would be
series of decisions by the Supreme
Court which would leave us in a more
depIorable condition than we have at
present.
THE PRESENT LAW.
We have today statutes, and judi
eial decisions thereon, which declare
the present status of railway rates.
These laws contemplate:
i. The publication and strict OBJ
servance OF railway tariffs. in order
that all may be charged alike;
2. The prevention and punishment
of rebating, determinations, and
preferential charges:
3. The ultimate adjustment of all
rates to a standard of legal reasona-
bleness as determined by the courts.
To carry out the common and stat
ute laws with regard to the relations
ci Inc cal liSis anu Inc pdbi4C We 10"
have the courts and the Interstate
Commerce Commission. The pro-
eedure embraces an investigation by
the commission 10 determine wheth-
or, IN its opinion, rate complained
Of is unreasonabIy high or unduly
preferential or unjustly discrimina-
tory; and in case the commission
finds that the rate is subject to such
objection 1t may order the carrier TO
discontinue that rate. II the carrier
persists in charging the rate thus
condemned either the commission or
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
c0RTELYOU Is ORATOR
AT HIS ALMA MATER

BETHLEHEM. Pa. May s.-The
sequ-centennial Of Nazareth Hall Mill
tary Academy. at Nazareth. a Morian
village near here was celebrated today
il an elaborate manner
This Institution is the oldest boys
school in America. II was established
on May g. 1I55.
Postmaster General George B. Cor
teiyou. who was a student there in 1870
was the guest of honor today.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
Postpone Their Trip.

DR.. and Mrs. McKim. who were to
have sailed for Europe last week, have
postponed or entirely given UP their
journey on account of the serious i'll
ness OF the young grandson OF Mrs. Nc
Kim, Arthur Lee, son of Blair Lee This
charming boy is four years old, and his
Illness. spinal meningitis. is a matter
of the eravest concern TO everyone who
knows the family.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
MAY WANT To LIVE
WHEN TERN EXPIRES
Would-Be Suicide Is Sent
to Workhouse.
TESTED PISTOL ON A TREE
Shot Hit Passing Girl-Man Was
Found in the Woods-Home
Troubles and Drink.

This man contemplated self-destruc-
ton yesterday. and tried his aim with
pistol before using it on himself" said
a man 10 Judge Kimbali. in the Police
Court, when Rant1e GingeH stepped up
to the bar TO be tried on a charge of
carrying concealed weapons in the Dis
triet
Well. he won't have chance to use
a revolver for some time said the
Judge, as he stroked his beard. Hell
get nine months in the workaouse. BY
that time / guess he will haze changed
his mind. .
Sergeant Harry and Policeman Bloom.
of the Seventh precinct, presented Gin
CELL in court today.
Revolver in Evidence.
The policeman who arrested him yes
ter1ay afternoon exhibited the revolver
in court. and showed that the chambers
were loaded. The cartridges were ex-
tracted yesterday and placed on Judge
kinnalFs desk this morning as evidence
Sergeant Harry Informed Judge KIM
ball that GingeI " ent TO Little Falls
alton on the Cabin John bridge ear
line yesterday. where he drew out his
revolver for the alleged purpose of using
it on himself.
Two men, a woman and girl got
off a the same place. 1t is not believed
they were acquainted with Gingell. who
VS. he is a horseshoer living at 4z9 Z
street northwest.
With the revolver in his right hand
and his left hand bshind his back Gin
tree about twenty yards ahead of him
and fired.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03

The death of Mrs Mary d. Newb0ld,
which occurred at crosswicks, near
Germantown. Pa, yesterday. Will put in
mourning one of the most hospitable
ana attractive homes in this city, that
OF Mrs Joseph Z. Thropp, WHO IS q
sister To Mrs Newbold.
Mrs. Newbold and Mrs. Thropp are
the daughters of the late Thomas A
Scott, president of the Pennsylvania
Railway Company from 1874 20 1880, and
Mrs. Newbold's position in Philadelphia
was as enviabie as that of Mrs. Thropp
IL Washington, where she is greatly be-
loved by large circle of friends.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03
TOO MUCH so.

Mrs. Newhub-You don't like my new
bonnet Why / think it's perfectly
dear.
Mr., Newlub-Yes, that'a why / dent
like it.-GleVeland Leader.
The Washington times., 1905-05-03

Guests VIII Be Delegates
to Railroad Congress.
GAY WITH SPRING FLOWERS
Dinner at French Embassy and Other
Similar Gatherings-New
Phoenix Club.

afternoon at the residence OF MI, ana
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish is the largest and
most important social event of this af-
ternoon.
Those who will assist Mrs. Fish in
receiving are Mrs. Morton. Mrs Met
calf Mrs. Foraker, Mrs. Gould Mrs.
Nicholas Fish. Miss Patten, and Miss
Squire.
The French Ambassador and Nine
Jusserand entertained a dinner party at
the embassy last night, when there We're
present: The Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Morton, the Secretary of Com
merce and Labor and Mrs Metcalf, NJ.
j. Charles B6ux. president of the trans
Atlantic French line; NJ. Maruejouls,
member Of the French parliament; NJ.
d Eichthai, member of the French In
stitute; f. p Sargent Commission
er of General immigration; NJ. Heur
teau, director of the Orleans Railway,
and Mrs. Heurteau; NJ. de Pelierin de
Latouche, Of the 2. L. II. railway conf
pany; Comma nder =AIix, of the steam
ship Lorraine Miss Boardmau; Miss
Josephine Boardman. Walter Berry. The
counselor of the French embassy, and
Nine des Portes; the naval attache Of
the French embassy, and Yiscountess de
Faramond; Captain Fournier, military
attache, of the French embassy. and
WscCunt de Saint Phalle.
Mr. and Mrs StuyYesant Fish were
hosts at the largest dinner party of the
spring last night, and the house they
have taken Tor a SIX weeks soJourn III
Washington WAS profuseiy decorated
with dGgWood blossoms. roses. and 9th
or flowers sent from their place on The
hudson. Their party Of guests includ-
President
Secretary of War and Mrs. Taft, AtIor-
ney General Moody. Senator and Mrs.
Elktns; Senator Warren, Senator and
Mrs. Wetmorc, Senator and Miss kean,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gould Mr. anu
Mrs. Samuel Spencer. Mr. and Mrs
Henry May, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Grin
bert Miss Holland HILBERT. Mrs. Fish.
Mrs Slater, Mrs. John Davis, Sir
George Armytage, the Hon Charles
La La "Fence, N. ana n, Nine fa Edler Yon LeI
Mrs. Louis Iselin, II. Gerard, NJ Weis-
senbruch, Nj. nologrivolI Mr.. Jeffrey.
Mr.. and Mrs Ely. NJ. Perouse NJ Hoi-
rnaus, Miss Patten, Miss Robinson, Miss
Morton, Miss Elkins, Miss Cobb Miss
Fish, Miss Janet Fish. Miss Squire, Mr..
Quincy. Mr.. Smalley Major MEGA wiley.
Grant, third Frederick May, M,rraD
-,-,1, and Mr. Hit.
Commander Hans-Georg Hebbinghauf,
naval attache of the German EMBASSY.
and Frau Hebbinghaus, were hosts at
dinner at their residence last night
when they entertained Dr. and Miss Lee
Mrs. Marsh. Miss Deering Miss Ridge
~ William Barrett Ridgely. Mr.. Siebert.
and Colonel Raspopoff, military attache
of the Russian embassy.
Mrs. Sydney c. Kaufman and Miss
Edna Neyl gave a theater party and
supper last night to eight friends in
honor of their guests, Miss Goldman of
Baltimore. and Miss Sickle, of Chicago.
fhe Phoenix Club, of this city. which
was formed in February, is strictly a
pleasure club. and expects to invade all
the fields of athletic sports The officers
are; Eugene Young, president; Clar-
ence Grosner, vice president; Phil Her
man, secretary, and Leo Fishel, treas
IITpF