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New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
CELEBRATIONS IN BROOKLYN.
Volunteer Firemen Hold Fourteenth Annual
Parade-Prisoners Feted

Washingtons Birthday was observed In BROOKLYN
by the fourteenth annual parade OF the Kings
County volunteer Firemen's Association. The fire.
men formed in line about II a. nj. at the Borough
Hail. and after being reviewed by Acting Borough
President Breckenridge, Borough Secretary Heffer-
nan and other officials, marched to Grant Square
where they disbanded after being reviewed by John
T. O'Brien, grand marshal, and his aids
John HANDLER eighty-eight years old a charter
member of the Veteran Firemens Association at
tracted special attention. The engine of the Will
iamsbnrg Volunteer Association. to be the old
est in the State. was covered with flowers and
American flags Another interesting engine was
that OF the Brooklyn Volunteer Ffremen's Associa-
ton, known as Pacific No. IA The company had
headquarters in Pierrepont-st., where Engine Conn
pany No is now stationed. 1t is said that the
engine has thrown two 7-nch streams over the
Borough Hall tower. record declared never to
have been equaHed
The prisoners of the Kings County Penitentiary
enjoyed an entertainment provided by the chaplain
the Rev. Fatner Francis Y. Ludeke, and Miss
Honor p Quinn. principal of Public School No. 6S.
Hinsdale-st., near Glenmore-ave., Brooklyn. The
chapel was decorated with the national colors.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
POLITICS II PROFESSION
DR.. Pritchett Urges Need of EleUat-
ing Public Service.

Chicago Feb. 22.-Washington's Birthday was
commemorated by exercises for the school children
under the auspices of the Union League Club and
by a meeting OF the general public in Orchestra
Hall which was crowded The orator OF the daY
was Dr. Henry 8. Pritchett, OF Boston HIS sub
ject was, Shall Politics Be Profession Bust
ness?'' He said IN part;
Let me urge upon your consideration to-day ths
Importance and the dignity in a democracy OF the
profession of politics. II the problems OF the stata
the problems or the Wh0Ie people, then ne who
devOtes himself TO the study OF these problems Is
servant OF ths whole people, and his profession IS
one TO be exalted not brought into contempt; hs
respected the nOblest, not desptssd as ths mos-
unworthy.
If our political system is such as To naks the
choice of good difficult. let change that sEs-
TEN: If it offers opening to the poor. but anbl-
tiOus and unselfish man. let make IL possible for
such TO make honest living in the profess
sion OF politics and above ALL let as INSIST that ths
men who 30 into this calling shall becOms nasters
In their profession. Let frankly decline 20 give
high place 10 him whose political leadership de-
who cannot discipline MS own speech. who cannot
discuss public questions without the sting ot per
sonal suspicion and bitter words. is unsuitsd for
the nigh procession OF politics. a suspicious Rear
and a clear heart cannot remain long the same
human body The presence OF one will soon r-aks
of p0cs ohfSr so PSn6b SO ri high s a rsses s l
Ii will appeal to the WiseSt and TO the ableSt q
citizens. II we do this, we may hope to g
forward into the future under the leadership Q,
men who work in the spirit OF Washington ard Of
Lincoln
years when they have followed inefficient leatsrs
through the wilderness OF blOOdShed and sectional
strife. may well demand IN the future Leadership
which shall have courage, honesty. moral purpose.
and Joined with all these. capacity for clear
thinking which shall make these great qualities
effective. For. after all. neither courage hon
esty nor moral purpose constitutes wisdom. "a.
sentiment, but sense is the supreme endOwment Of
political leadership for which the nation seeES
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
GOV. DOUGLAS RECEIVES IN BOSTON.

Boston Feb. 23-Observance Of Washington's
Birthday in Boston and its vicinity took mainly the
form Of meetings of military and patriotic societies
The holiday brought to many the opportunity of
visiting the annual exhibition OF the New-England
Kennel Club Mechanics Building. The chief
interest however centred in public reception held
by Governor William L. Douglas at the State
House. The function noteworthy, in that it
the first occasion that Democratic Chief Ex-
ecutive has welcomed citizens OF the State 1898
Governor Douglas attended by his military
staff. headed by General Nelson A. Miles. There
was large attendance Of citizens The Democratic
City Committee of Boston attended in a body and
many Democratic organizations in towns and cities
outside delegations. At the close OF recep-
ton Governor Douglas gave a luncheon the
Parker House for the members of his star and sew
eral other guests.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
LUNCHEON AT FRAUNcgs' TAVERN

The Washington Continentals gave Luncheon Il
the Long Room Of Fraunces' Tavern at O'Clock
yesterday. Among those present were dozen
members of the Guard, in the old Continental uni
FORM with the three-cornered hat Among the
guests were the Rev. DR.. Arthur H Judge, who re-
sponded to the toast The President OF the United
States: I. Bonzom, French Consul in this cry.
who RESPONDED to the toast. France. Our Old
Ally; Edward Hagaman Hall. who told -HcT
Providence Guided the Destiny OF Washington'';u ne
Rev Dr. Percy s. Grant. who talked on the "He-
Iigious influence on George Washington trssS
Moss whose topic was He Still Lives" and Pres
dent Finley Of the City College. who told soo-4
.sEigher EducatiOn-'
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
TALK ON TRUSTS AT JUMEL MANSION
Peril, Says Walter S. Logan-Not So, De-
clares Charles v. Fornes.

A special celebration held at the Jumel man
sion on Washington Heights yesterday afternoon
1t was In charge of the Washington HEADQUARTERS
Association of New-York the Sons and Daughters
Of the American Revolution assisting Several
thousand women clamored for admittance to the
house, where there room for only few hun
dred.
Congressman elect Charles A Towne spoke brief
ly. Walter s. Logan, president of the Empire State
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
discussed the trusts THE trusts are a greater
source of danger to the American people than
George the III Lord North ever was" he de-
clared Speaking Of the few who controlled
the great wealth OF the nation Mr.. Logan said that
in the old days the kings used to behead their
barons when the latter had accumulated great
wealth. Mr.. Logan said something ought to be
done to curb the cornering' of the nations wealth
He attacked the Pennsylvania Railroad and
touched on the recent disturbances in the ranks Of
the directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety pronouncing dangerous the conditions that
give one man control of 800 10000.
President Fornes Of the Board Of Aldermen said
the trusts were not a Of danger or even a
problem. Trusts. he asserted, developed In the
natural life of the nation. and were evidence of
progress There was no danger in the trusts op-
Grating when the nation had to-day S100O 600 600
against s,0000o,000 in Washington's time with
population of 100000
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
TIME FOR Il CHANGE.
Speaker at Bridgeport Banquet Says
S. n. X. Should Lead.
[BY rELEoRAPH 10 THE TR1BuyE.l

Bridgeport Conn., Feb. 22.-The sixteenth an.
nuaI banquet of the Connecticut Society. Sons OF
the American Revolution. was held here this
afternoon at the Atlantic Hotel Two hundred
and thirty were present at the repast. Ths
speakers were: Toastmastsr I. w. Birdssya
president OF the local branch OF the society:
Jonathan Trrmbull. president OF the Connections
State Society, Sons Of the American Revolution;
James Denton Hancock. president OF the Ma
tional Sons OF the American Revolution. wha
spoke on ideals OF the American RevolUtion~I
John r. Van worIner. OF New-YOrir City, who
spoke on american Development" the Rev.
Anson Phelps Stokes. secretary OF Yale Univsr-
sity, who responded to "The Nation and Ia
Universlties": and FIavel S. Luther, presidsu,
OF Trinity College.
Presentations were made to Judge Hobart L.
Hotchkiss, Of New-Haven, register OF the Con-
necticut Society, OF a handsome jewel mounted
badge Of the society. and loving cup and a
large basket of Mckinley carnations to President
Birdseye of the Bridgeport Society. General
SilIiman Branch
The address Of James Denton Hancock vas
patriotic in its entirety. one thing which ths
speaker said eliciting deafening applause. Il
was this:
When we reflect upon the events which hays
lately occurred in Colorado. Pennsylvania, New
York, New-England and West Virginia; whs1
we appreciate now greedy COtAlOIa4t9 are tly-
ing to seize the natural resources and cou111er-
ciaI highways Of the land. and, finally, when Va
see the masses Of our people standing IN dazed
astOnishnnent. gazing upon two thoroughly Or
ganized and highly disciplined armies, upon ths
banners OF one OF which is inscribed Labor
and upon the other Monopoly" the time has
surely come when this great society should lead
the moral and religious forces OF the country
in a campaign OF education TO revive the Ideals
of the American Revolution
After the banquet a number OF prominent
guests were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs I W.
Birdseye at their home in Fairfeld-ave.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
DEPEW PRAISES ROOSEVELT.
Guest of Honor at Ellioott Club Dinner In
Buffalo.
lar TELEGRAPH TO THE raIBuNr.l

Buffalo, Feb. Ex-senator Depew was the guest OF
honor tonight at dinner OF the Ellicott Club TO
celebrate Washingtons Birthday Tho Senator ar
rived here this morning In his private car and was
entertained at luncheon by p. II. Butler After tho
Ellcott Club dinner he attended reception of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, made a
brief speech and started for New-Yorx soon after
midnight.
The Eiicott Club dinner was a great success
more than seven hundred persons being present
II. M. Poole president of the club was IN ,bs
chair. There were many novel features and the
decorations were striking. While a glee club sang
The Star Spangled Banner detachment rrou,
the 74th Regiment marched into the hall and stood
at attention. Senator Depew's tribute to Rooseyelf
was enthusiastically received
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
CELEBRATIONS ABROAD.
General Porter Speaks at Paris
ReceptiOn at Rome.

Paris Feb. 22-The feature OF the washington's
Birthday dinner of the American Club was speech
by Ambassador Porter on the search he has prose-
cued the last five years for the grave OF John Paul
Jones. General Porter said:
Before coming to France felt a sense OF humilia
ton to think that the most fascinating hero OF the
had been permitted TO lie for more than a century
in an unknown and forgotten foreign grave. with
out effort to rescue the remains from oblivion.
Historians said the Ambassador. differed concern
ing the resting place. The archives had been
burned and the records OF the National Assembly
which appointed the delegation for the funeral OF
John Paul Jones failed TO disclose the burial place
A letter was discovered showing that no money was
available for the funeral. and that NJ. SImonneau
Commissary of Police, paid out OF his own pocket
expenses amounting 20 ss2. The search finally made
1t certain that the burial in the St Louis
Cemetery, the ground of which had been covered
with buildings. shaft was sunk seventeen feet
and bodies were found undisturbed. After uegotia-
ttons lasting over year the proprietors and tea
ants gave options for the necessary excavation
whereupon estimates for future of the investi-
cation, amounting TO $4,000 were recommended 10
Congress by President Roosevelt II the appronria
ton was refused. General Porter said the options
would lapse and it would be difficult to renew them
In conclusion the Ambassados said:
=, While other nations are gathering the ashes OF
their heroes in their Pantheons. their Walhalas
and their Westminster Abbeys, all that is mortal OF
upon the sea lies ike an outcast ia victories
quarter of a distant city, in a neglected grave
II from the potter's Held. What once conse-
Grated ground is desecrated by vegetable gardens
Sg dogs. II Is fitting that an effort be made TO give
him an appropriate sepulchre last in the land of
liberty which his efforts helped make free.
Rear Admiral Charles Fl. Davis. the American
member of the International North Sea Commits
sion. and Baron d d'Estournelles do Constant were
among the other speakers
Rome. Feb 22-several hundred Americans
gathered to-day at the American Embassy hero 20
celebrate Washingtons Birthday Among those
present were General Lucius Warren NJ Warren
OF Harvard University; Mr.. and Mrs. W. X Van
derbilt, the Right Rev. w. IL O'Connell Rishon or
Portland, Me- Mrs; Levi ?. Morton. Mr.. Dexter.
OF Boston: Mr.. and Mrs Craig Biedle OF PhIIas
delphia. F. A. Bowen and Miss Holt. OF New-Yors
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
UNIVERSITY UNDER NEW NAME.

Washington Feb. 22.-The George Washington
University which from 1924 until recently had been
known the Columbian University. was formally
dedicated to-day under its The cere-
monies included a procession of the trustees and
faculties in their academic robes together with the
students from the university buildings to the thea
ire where the exercises were held. Addresses were
made by Justice Brewer. of the Supreme Court OF
the United States, and ex-Attorney General Mac
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

States. The bust was the work Of David dangers
friend Lafayette at his elbow, had tried to repre-
sent the Washington Of heroic days, the leader of
men and armies. the one who had fought and won
the day The work was M Destroyed II the @ he at the
reached Europe the patriot artist was in exile
Alluding to his usual walks on the Ostend pier
scribed on the wooden railings of the pier, boat
driven by the storm. has broken part OF the wood:
their names. thinking they would remain there for
pe of fish shermens 1@ Wives Glory does not last
was reading yesterday, in an american paper
bust Of Washington IS destroyed. What perish
S6e thing is eff be S It a on % marble or
one alone remains. that of humanity.
remain, too; those which not only engraved
bronze or marble but in mems hearts Such
lasts humanity itself.
el of d'Angers's work stil existed at Anglers: A
subscription was started and as soon closed
sentatives - of the families whose names ~" are best
a the and an D F6sse
The bust was placed in the hands e my govern
ment for presentation and accepted by your joint
And acting upon the instructions received
fer it to you gentlemen Forever' nov, hope, the
in your Capitol his mid and stern eye viii see.
from year TO year, pass by the ever-renewed flood
May this posterity. whatever be the distance in
prncpe their ftR sefty the nGbeSess ssef Of
purpose and. il I may add personal wish by their
friendly feeling for friendly France
In receiving the gift Senator wetmore said
May we rot invoke the blessings OF God on France
and on the United States, and under His guidance
express the hope that these two great nations,
these sister republics. may be exempars and lead
ers before the world of moderation. of justice and
of peace.
In responding for the House Representative Mo-
Ceary spoke of Washington's human side, and
told number of stories showing his humor even
in the face OF the difficulties he encountered. Re
counting the efforts of Washington in having the
States adopt the Constitution of the United States
he said the turning point in Washington's career
the day he was chosen president OF the con-
vention to construct the Constitution. He spoke
feeIingly of the friendship between the United
States and France
When he concluded Senator Frye adjourned the
gathering without ceremony. Tho French Ambas-
sador was warmly congratulated on his address
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
CELEBRATION AT JOHNS HOPKINS

Baltimore. Feb. 22-The twenty ninth anniversary
of the founding OF Johns Hopkins University was
celebrated to-day in Mccoy Hail. in the presence of
a large audience. The chief address was made by
DR.. William Osler, who is shortly 10 leave Johns
Hopkins for the university at oxford England
The degree of Doctor of Laws conferred on
Or. 0sler in an appropriate address by President
Ira Remsen.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
THE HOLIDAY AT THE CAPITAL

Washington. Feb. 22--Washington's Birthday was
generally observed here. Aside from ceremonies az
patriotic societies All federal and municipal Of
fees and most of the business houses were closed
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

Company TO make connections with the Williams.
burg Bridge BY building new elevated roads TIE
Civic Club is the originator OF the bill now 5efore
the legislature prohibiting the building OF any ruors
elevated railroads in New-YOrk.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

exception of President Roosevelt, were enter
tained at luncheon by the trustees at the Uni
versity Club. Baroness Speck Won Sternburg
the guest of Mrs. c. G. Harrison
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
OPPOSES al" LOOP TO JOIN BRIDGES.

The hght against having any more elevated rail-
roads In New-York has teen taken up by the East
Side Civic Club. which has called a mass meeting
for Friday evening IN Miners Theatre to protest
against any attempt of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY
Take Quinine Tablets An dru~s,.ts
refund the money IL Grove.
Is . eat box
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-11
STRANGE POWER>OF
BOY OVER HIMSELF
YOUTH GOES INTO LONG Gaia
LEIPZIG SLEEP.
AWAKENED BY ELECTRICITY
Brought Back to Consciousness After
Five Weeks Siumber When Doc
tors Had Almost Given UP
Hope of Saving Him.

Peoria, Ill.-To put himself to sleeI
In Washington, ID. c., and awaken in
Peoria, ILL.,, five weeks later was the
strange ana mysterious feat performed
By Benjamin Conisisky, a young artist
OF this city and the son OF a prominent
family.
Weakened and emaciated. he was
brought bacn TO the land of the living
by the use of powerful electrodes, one
being placed at the base of the brain
and the other at The foot of the spinal
column. At first he failed to recognize
his friends and he has so far been un-
able to explain the circumstances of
his strange case.
The strange sleep, which is ascribed
by doctors to be one of the most re-
markable on record. is said to have
been induced by what is termed auto
suggestion or self-hypnotism. The
young man actually hypnotized, or
mesmerized. himself.
Five weeks he lay in that dreamy
sleep which they used to ascribe to the
lotus eaters, or to those who drank of
the waters of Lethe, that fateful river
in Hades, where one deeS draugbt
browns out all the bitterness of the
past. What dreams came to him. what
visions he saw or what phantoms
passed before his mind may be told
when he RECEIVERS more fully the use
Of HIS mind.
For five weeks he lay in this semi
comatose condition. his life at times
despaired Of by skilled physicians and
his family. To the efforts of a mod
ern science alone he is indebted for his
recovery.
Ben Conigisky is a bright young
man, who. when he was in the high
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-11
SHARKS SHRED HIS BOOTS
Fisherman Rescued Off Anacapa
Island on Pacific Coast After
Awful Peril

San Pedro, Cal.-With his rubber
boots reduced to shreds by the attacks
or sharks as he chung 10 life buoy two
miles from shore, Big Jerry" Shively.
OF the fishing sloop Glendale. of HUI
eneme, was rescued by Capt. Swenson
OF the fishing sloop Leone off Anacapa
island
Shively had been clinging to the life
buoy four days without food or water
and part of the time in a furious gale
The engineer of the Glendale and two
helpers, frightened by the storm. had
gone ashore, leaving Shively aboard.
The vessel drifted out to sea and
Shively, seeing storm breaking over
his frail craft, escaped to the life buov
So rough was the sea that his COM
panions could not attempt his rescue.
On the morning of the fourth day the
Leone sighted the buoy with its helm
less occupant. A small boat was
launched, and, more dead than alive
Shively was carried aboard the Leone
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-11

partnership TO that of any one else.
He talked but little of his past life
ard was uncommunicative on most
any question. He did tell me, how
ever, that his home was in Johnstown.
o., and that he had travelled 1900
miles during the past year without
paying a cent of railroad fare by riding
free on freights.
In some ways Leonard acted like a
man. His voice was deep. and he
smoked cigarettes continually, while
he could drink liquor like a toner
never seeming to become very much in
toxicated. While here he boarded
somewhere on Franklin street but AT
just what number | do not know. He
was such good barber and so expert
with the scissors that l am sorry he
was round out to be fak!t. for would
like to have retained him. -
Mr.. Rebel said that the stranger an
peared to be % OF "a years old. was
about 1--WE feet ten inches in height. of
medium build and Rad short brown
hair, evidently clipped Her hands were
long and slender and her eyes and
complexion were dark.
Thls strange case of Leonard is the
first of its Kind since the famous Saw
yer case. which attracted so much at
tention in June ard July. 1902. The
identity of Mr." Herman G. Wood
who has passed as a man for six wears
was revealed at the Northwestern no
lice station on June % 1902. The wom-
an had so successfully practiced the
deception that during that time she
had married Mrs Ernestine I. Rauck
OF North Eutaw street. Her true iden-
tity was revealed nine days after her
marriage, when her bride" had her
arrested on the charge of obtaining
800 from her by means of false pre-
lenses. She Acknowledged then that
her name was Lolita A. Sawyer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-11
WH|SKER ARTIST
WAS A WOMAN
BALTIMORE FEMALE PASSED AS
A MALE BARBER.
COULD DRINK LIKE A TOPPER
Also Smoked Cigarettes Continually,
Says His" Employer-SexI Is
Finally Revealed and
HE" Disappears.

Baltimore. of Fred
er1ck Rebels barber shop in Balti-
more were pleased with the skill OF
William Leonard, a new hand, whose
services with Mr.. Rebel began on
January l, but he is no longer there
because Howard Chew, the colored
boetblack. discovered that the knight
of the razor was in reality a woman in
male attire
A peculiar feature of the case is that
although the woman was white, she
| preferred to associate with negroes,
manifesting considerable friendship
for a female associate of Chew's
After the revelation of her sex the
woman babe her erstwhile companions
a friendly, though hasty, adieu, and
left the house. Since then neither Mr..
Rebel nor Chew have seen or heard
from her.
Mr.. Rebel said that Leonard first
came to the shop on New Years morn
ing in reply to an advertisement. The
applicant gave the name of William
Leonard, and said his home was in
Johnstown, .. He was put at work
and soon demonstrated that "he" was
an exceptionally good workman.
He gave satisfaction" said Mr..
Rebel land l would have gladly re-
tanned him but for the unexpected ex-
pose. Several times during the three
weeks he was here I grew suspicious
of him Why my suspicious we're
aroused I can't exactly say. Probably
1t was his face and figure. Leon
q r.1fS G,y,rr
takably that of woman. His actions
were feminine, and his face and COM
pleXion were girlish
He was very friendly with How
ard and seemed to prefer his COM