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The Washington times., 1905-12-31

partly for self-culture. To that end
they have arranged for series of adj
dresses OF papers; In one instance
lecture on the fine arts as related
to general culture; in another, talk
on some of the tendencies of mod
ern painting, and so on.
But self-culture was not the only
object. The society was designed to
cooperate with the washington Wa
ter Color CluD and the Society of
Washington Artists, TO expand the
work already done by those two bod
les in the cause of an annual national
exhibition in the Capital of the Ma
ton
More important still, members Of
this association intended to use its
influence in favor of whatever tends
toward the artistic development of
our towns and cities" and believing
that Washington, as the Capital City,
should keep pace, in the development
of its civic beauties, with the cuiti-
.
waited sentiment of the country, and,
appreciating its educating influence
in this respect" these citizens have
agreed earnestly to support what
ever makes toward this end
A fine work awaits such body,
if it is ready to work to do work. 1t
would be the logical custodian of a
collection like that offered by Mr..
Freer. 1t could do much toward
bringing to Washington, once year,
the best art products of American
studios. It could further, more than
any other similar body, the cause of
national gallery. Just now, it could
espouse, and, very possibly, win the
fight for a commission to supervise
the care OF the public buildings and
grounds, that they might be con-
| tinued in harmony, and the city grow
according to unified plan.
In such causes the names on the
roll of the Nstional Society of Fine
Arts would have great weight. But
names which weigh heavy have rare
ly produced results. Washington has
had a plethora of them, more often
than otherwise attached to sonorous
resolutions. What is needed is in
/ fiuence in motion
Among the members of this body
are brilliant lawyers. Why should
the society not draft bills providing
for a national gallery, if it want:
one, and for the creation of District
art commission, if 1t believes in one.
Among it's members are persona
friends of nearly every conspicuou:
American artist. Why should no
these people secure for Washington
the special interest of those artists
their services on special committee:
in behalf of national exhibition, anC
their best works for use in such al
exhibition? Finally, why should no
such a body as this play an import
ant part, perhaps vital part, in th'
settlement of the trouble which hai
arisen over that much-discuSSed gal
lery which belongs to Mr. Freer?
Here, in short, are several excep
tional opportunities for a body pc
culiarly fitted to accept them. Al
ready that body has manifested NOR
: energy than the customary associa
tion in the District of Columbia; it
meetings have been better managed
the attendance has been larger, ant
the papers read have been more near
ly full of meat But the real test 4
still to be met:
Will the National Society of tn
: Fine Arts do work?
If it does, it will become one of tn
most useful organizations in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Mo-oorc - @bo UoS;oo1
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
CROWDED STREET CAR
OVERTURNED AND FIRED

PASsAIC. n. J.. Dec. Se;-A car on
the Hackensack and Paterson trolley
line jumped the track on sharp curve
late tonight and thirty people were
hurt and many others shaken up.
Motorman Greylock. of Paterson. lost
control of the car while going down .
steep hill
The car turned over and instantly
there. was a panic among passengers
The stove overturned and set fire 10
the woodwork The car was smashed
and the passengers were cut by falling
glass.
injured. He is in the hospital.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Studio Concert.

Mrs. Katie Wilson-Greene Will give a
pupils musical at her studio. 1914 +
street northwest. on Friday evening,
January 49, The students who will be
heard in an attractive program. are:
Misses Della Foster Katherine ID.
Parker. Lillian Tolson, Eleahor Burgess,
Annie Louise Miller, Dorothy Dolan,
Mrs. w. II. Franklin. Mrs. Pirtle, DR..
George S. Waldo.
Cards OF Invitation will be issued.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

''If there is any class Of people who
thoroughly understand the art OF max
ing nuisances of themselves" said the
secretary TO a Senator, 1T Is composed
of those who write identica, letters to
all the members Of their Congressional
delegations. You would be surprised to
know how many do It.
"The other day I started for the In
terror Department to sook into a land
case for constituent who had written
an urgent letter TO the Senator about It.
He wanted X done as a very particular
personal favor. Well. when I got there.
found the secretary to the other Sen
ator from my State. He had cory Of
the same letter, and was looking up
the same case.
"a secretary to one of our Congress
men came In with a third copy Of the
letter. we found later that every men,
Der OF our delegation had set out that
very day to look into the same case.
There ought to be law sending such
people TO the whipping post"
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
BoOM-DOOM.

Now Congress sits. and once again
Comes Fairbanks with his face Of
gloom,
And coldly asks attention to
His BOOM
The busy public looks 1t Ger,
And notes its vague attempts TO
bloom;
Then coldly calls attention TO
Its DOOM New York Sun
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Roosevelt Eulogized.

Eloquently expressing himself he said:
II am convinced ! am only echoing the
true sentiment OF the whole civilized
world when L say that humanity and
civilization owes him a great debt
assure you that President Roosevelt will
be immortalized in the hearts OF my
countrymen as well as in the hearts of
the people of that part OF the Far East
where our influence extends, and all
American citizens will always receive
there a cordial welcome"
Mr.. Takahira leaves behind him on his
departure for home the warmest regard
of all who know him. and wonderful
record as a diplomat whose rare talents
are only exceeded by the noble qualities
of his generous heart.
He IS destined to exercise a marvel
Gus influence over the future welfare
of Japan. In which the people of this
country wish him godspeed.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
GOING INTO DETAILS.

Captain, I think that dog would
look better without tail
dog Houston Post.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

The court-martial by which Lieutenant
Taylor was tried did not seem 10 share
his opinion that consideration for an en-
listed man was undignified on the part
of an officer and gentleman
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
THE PERSONAL SIDE
EFT THE CAPITOL
Congressman John Wesley Gaines, of Tennessee,
Says That the People of His District Want
Rate Legislation.

making his first campaign for the
House. he had kissed that boy, then a
baby; and when he read in the papers
that the boy was in trouble ne set out
for the coroner's Office. He learned
about the case. told what he knew about
the young man as a model OF good be-
havior. and took pains to see that things
should be properly explained 1t took
the jury five minutes, after It had heard
the evidence. to exonerate the young
man.
Later, the Senator looked up some
rural route matters. and then went to
work on the rate regulation problem
that concerns the greatest interests OF
the country
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
HEARST REVIEWS
ELECTION CONTEST
Will Resort to Quo War
rantO Proceedings.

NEW YORK. Dec 30.-1William Ran
dolph Hearst has renewed the battle to
he seated as mayor. He has instructed
his attorney, Clarence J. Shearn to be-
gin quo warranto proceedings at once.
with this end in view. This is the
procedure by which an order OF the
court is procured directing Mayor Nc
Clellan TO show why a certificate of
election should have been issued to him.
BY this means the first step will have
been taken toward opening all the bali
lot boxes of Greater New York and
for recounting the vote. The Legislature
will be asked to pass a law requiring a
recount of the late mayoralty vote.
Legislative Investigation.
In addition to this an effort will be
made to have an investigation commit
tee of the Legislature visit New York
and go thoroughly into the charges of
fraud. false registration, repeating. and
the use of money in campaigns gener-
ally.
Shearn Talks.
On Wednesday a certificate OF cleo
tion was issued to Mayor Mcclellan, and
he at once took oath of Office. Com
menting on this situation. Clarence
Shearn, in an interview tonight. said:
The issuance of a certificate of cleo
ton does not mean that the fight for the
reopeniRg of the ballot boxes and organ
izing a true count of the vote IN the
recent election has ended. In reality. the
certificate clears the way for us to bring
the strongest legal forces into play.
Ever since the decision of the court
of appeals we have been making ready
to carry on the contest and push the
| fight for an honest recount in every
way possible. Far from being discour-
aged by the technical battle waged
against us by Mr.. McClellan's lawyers,
we are ready to force the fighting now
and through quo warranto proceedings
obtain our object. In the court of ap-
peals decision il was pointed out that
the strongest method of procedure
would be the very one that we are now
preparing 10 use. and IT is our firm be-
lief that before the fight ends it will be
shown that Mr.. Mcclellan was never
elected mayor in the last election
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
MATTERS OF INTEREST
TO ALL MUSIC LOVERS
Mr.. Greene's Recital.

Thomas Evans-Greene. tenor soloist,
will give the first OF a series of song
recitals at his studio, 1914 L street
northwest. Wednesday evening, January
II. at $50 p. m, for which invitations
will be issued-limited TO two hundred.
Among other numbers Mr.. Greene viii
sing:
Lullaby (Jocelyn) GODDARD
Madrigal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Minetti
At Dawn new ...................Ed Edwards
/ Love My Jean (new). .Neldlinger
Ave Maria ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LuzZi
Wagner
Know Lovely Garden. d Hardelot
Miss Grace Freebey who has lately
located in Washington for a professional
career will act as accompanist.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Diplomatic Meetings.

Each preserved disnified bearing on
all occasions, but keen observers have
decided that Mr Takahira was the more
astute and courteous, making for him
self and his country hosts OF friends all
the time II upon any occasion he felt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
MARINE CORPS COMMISSIONS.
Eight Successful In the Recent Exam
ination of Candidates.

AS result of the recent examination OF
candidates for appointment as second lieu-
tenants in the Marine Corps the following
named young men who passed successfully
have been commissioned in the corps In the
order named: William w. Buckley, Kansas;
William C. Wise. jr Virginia: William d.
Smith, Pennsylvania; Harold B. Pratt. New
York. and Randolph Coyle of this city.
Bennett Puryear. jr., of Virginia passed
number one In the class, but owing to
slight physical defect his appointment has
been deferred until he Is physically re-ex-
amined after undergoing an operation. when
II he is found qualified he will be commits
stoned at the head Of the class.
Philip Huston Torrey of Montana and
Benjamin B. Gossett were also successful,
but they being under the required age their
commissions will be withheld until they be-
come OF age in few months. when they
will be commissioned as numbers seven
and eight, respectively.
The class started with twenty-eiRht MEM
bers, but WAS reduced to seventeen by the
physical requirements. and only the above
named eight went through with a high
enough percentage to earn a commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
NIGHT WATcHMAN MURDERED.
Assailants Of Elmira Officer Are Still
at Large.

ELMIRA, n. Y. June 1T-Edward Fem
ner, night Waterman in Troy. Pa, lit
tie village few miles south of this city
was murdered early today and his assail-
ants are still at large. There are several
mysterious features in the case Early
last evening Fenner found a man prowI-
ing around the streets and locked him up
About o'clock this morning shots were
heard. Later Fenner's body was found in
deserted alley. Upon going to the Dor
oush lookup it was discovered that the
man placed there last night had been
liberated by the use of watchmans keys
No arrests have been made, but officers
from this city have gone TO Troy to help
solve the mystery.
1t is general belief that the man ar
rested early in the evening was a member
of gang of robbers and that during the
night Fenner detected the others in an
attempt to enter a blacksmith shop near
where his body was found. They must
have murdered him there, taken his keys
liberated their companion and departed
on a freight train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
ANDERSON DESERTS|
BIo oUTFIELDER PACKED HIS
GRIP AND LEFT THIS MORNING.

A sensation was sprung on the manage.
ment Of the Washington base bali club this
morning when the players came down town
from their morning practice at the park and
notified President Moves that Outnelder
John Anderson had probably Jumped" the
team for one OF the clubs in the Tri-Stats
organisation Of Pennsylvania.
When Anderson arrived at the club house
this morning he gathered up everything
that belonged to him. wrapped them In the
big carry-au and then left. bidding good
bye to few OF the members. He created
the impression among several OF the local
players that he was going to New York on
account of his wife's sickness. but as he
said nothing to the management he has
probably deserted for good. and will next
bob up in one of the Tri-State League clubs.
1t is known that several agents of clubs of
the Tri-State have been in Washington for
the past three weeks and at least half OF
the Nationals players have been offered big
money to Jump Washington. All these
offers were turned down, and IL Anderson
has gone to the Tri-State he is the excep-
ton.
When the news Of the desertion first
came out 1t was thought that Anderson had
some sort Of a grievance over his salary or
the purchase money paid New York for
his release, but there is nothing upon which
he could base a complaint. There was one
days pay that he demanded last evening
of May, which the New Yorks had held out
of his last salary, and President Noyes
told him last evening that 1t would be given
to him today. Not later than last We'd
nesday in conversation with Star re-
porter. Anderson said that he was simply
delighted to get with the Washington club
and If he has a grievance 1t has sprung UP
since that time.
Acting Manager Hunter Hill spoke to
Business Manager Fowler on Thursday
about Anderson's extra days pay and sold
in half joking way that 1t better be paid
to him as he was thinking Of jumping to
the independents This is about the only
information that would indicate that An
derson has left the Nationals for good and
has gone to "a Trt-state club.
Andersoi1s desertion. coming at this time,
when the team Is already weakened by the
absence of Manager Stahl, is to be con-
demned in the most emphatic terms, as the
club paid out big money for his release, with
the understanding that he was perfectly
willing to come here, and this money will
more than likely prove dead loss to the
local management.
There might be some excuse from a play
er's standpoint for one who jumps a base
ball club to better his condition but the
player who deliberately jumps club, know
Ing that it had paid a large sum of money
for his services, puts himself beyond the
pale of excuse and assumes an attitude of
dishonesty. The local club owners should
see to 1t that Anderson is blacklisted. Such
men bring disgrace and discredit not only to
the national game, but base ball players
generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
MILITARY CAMP PROPOSED.
High School Cadets Interested in Offer
Made by Capt Howard.

A meeting of high school cadets was held
last night at the st. James Hotel for the
purpose of organizing a summer military
camp. Capt. c. o. Howard. son of Gen.
o. O. Howard, has offered. it was reported.
to donate $500 to the camp fund and give
the boys the free use of five acres of land
adjoining the beautiful summer home
which he owns at Ocean City. N. ].
As quite a number of the members of the
different schools were unable to be pres
ent. on account of the closing exercises OF
their respective schools, 1t was upon mo-
ton of Capt r. Hart of Company G of :he
business High School. decided to adjourn,
to meet next Thursday evening at the
Ebbitt House. in order to give a greater
number Of the officers and members of the
organization chance to be present and
discuss the project Capt. Howard's offer
il is stated, will be formally accepted by
the cadets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
SPENT NIGHT ON STEAMERS.
Passengers on Pleasure Boats Held on
Vessels

DETROIT. Mich, June 17.-Eleven hun
dred people who started out last evening
on the steamer Columbia for a moonlight
ride on the river and dance were forced to
spend the night the steamer, which
went aground at 1870 o'clock at the foot
of Peche Island. A fog hung over the
river and the Columbia missed the channel
while steaming toward Lake St Clair and
went hard aground on Peche Island
The excursionists made the best of the
situation and spent the night dancing and
singing Toward morning fatigue over
came many and daylight found scores of
them asleep in the chairs on the steamers
deck The Dertoit. Belle Isle and Windsor
Ferry Company early today, when word
was received here of the stranding, sent
the steamer Promise to the Columbia's as
sistance.
The passengers were transferred to the
Promise after number of Intellectual at
tempts had been made to pull the Column
bia into the channel, and arrived here at
$50 a. m There was no panic nor excite
ment among the passengers at any time.
Twelve hundred moonlight excursionists
from Wyandotte. Ford and other down
river points had similar experience to
that of the people on board the Columbia
except that their steamer, the Pleasure
spent the night tied to a dock instead of
aground. The Pleasure was cruising UP
and down IN the lower section of the river
when the dense fog suddenly fell Through
Il the Pleasures captain could make out
the lights at the Tecumseh salt block sew
eral miles below the mouth of the Rouge
river. and as the river in that vicinity has
a number of low, marshy islands on which
there was danger of strandng. he headed
for the salt block dock. There the Pleas
ure was tied up from II rs last night until
about O'Clock today.
The excursionists made the best of their
enforced stay on the Pleasure and danced
until daylight. Some of the more fortunate
ones were taken home by small launches
which felt their way up through the fog
from Wyandotte after word was received
there Of the excursionists' plight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
OFFICIAL CHANGES
MAJ. SYLVESTER PROVIDES FOR
NEW CONDITIONS JULY l.

MAI Sylvester. superintendent Of 1olics,
made number Of recommendations to the
Commissioners this afternoon respecting
the house OF detention and the harber DO
lice precinct which IL to be established
July ]. Heretofore the employees Of the
house OF detention have been paid from
the general appropriation. but from the be-
ginning OF the next fiscal year they are to
De paid from specific appropriation. and
their positions will be permanent and not
temporary. as heretofore. The harbof po-
lice Will form new precinct, as heretofore
stated In The Star. and will come directly
under the superintendent Of police.
1t was stated in the appropriation act
that the present harbormaster, Commodore
J. r. Sutton. would be eligible for appoint
was recommended for the appointment.
His selection gives general satisfaction to
the business men along the river front.
VINO believe he possesses all the qualifica-
in the duty of looking after their. property
interests. After the LIST of July he will be
Lieut.. Sutton, as the Commissioners will
unquestionably approve Of Maj. Sylvester's
He will receive compensation of s1,32o
per annum
Russell Dean, who has been the pilot on
the boat number of years. is made a SER
geant at $1,140 per annum.
Other Appointments.
The other appointments in this service
are: w. 3. Hayden. engineer, at $40 per
annum; Paul Underwood, fireman, at $3.50
per annum: Morris w. Hughes. deckhand,
at $3.50 per annum, and Henry Ashford,
watchman, at 1920 per annum. The harbor
precinct is to be organized in conformity
with the new manual, and there Is to be an
ali-night service, the same as in the other
precincts. It is likely that this service will
be of so much Importance that the con-
struction of a home will be recommended by
Major Sylvester next year.
The house of detention appointments are
as follows: Edward T. Byrne and E. J.
Schippel clerks, at 500 per annum; W. B.
Edmonston, David F. Lawson and William
a. Stone, guards at $3.50 per annlIm;
CHARLES H. Crawford and Joseph H. Holmes,
drivers OF the van. at $500 per annum; Tim
othy 5. tIavin and Charles Wehrle, drivers
OF the cab, at S4O0 per annum, and Charles
H. Dorsey, hostler, at $40 per annum
Klchard Anderson, driver of the Police
Court van, will also be transferred from
the general appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
CONVICTED OF MURDER
Verdict in First Degree in the Garman
Case

MFFLINTOWN. Pa. June 1.-THE Jury
in the case of Elwood Garman. on trial for
the murder of William Murray. today
brought in a verdict of murder in the first
degree
Garman received the verdict with COM
posure A motion for a new trial was made
by Garman's counsel
Murray. who was a clerk in the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. met Garman on the street
and accused the latter of being unduly inti-
mate with Murray's wife Hot words fol-
lowed. and Garman drew a revolver and
shot Murray.
Garman is a prominent citizen of this
place and a brother of John NJ Garman. a.
leading democratic politician of Luzerne
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
INSURGENTS CAPTURED TOWNS
Southwest African Natives Secured
German Stores and Ammunition.

CAPETOWN. Cape Colony. June icon
firmation has been received here of the re-
port that insurgent natives recently cap
tured Warmbad. German Southwest Africa,
near the border Of Cape Colony. The at
lacking force OF Hottentots was led by
Abraham Morris. They captured the place
June and evacuated 1t almost Immediately
afterward, taking away all the ammunition
and stores but releasing their prisoners
The German officers escaped.
The same force of natives also captured
Kalk Fontein June 2, loOting the place and
taking away all the horses. cattle and pro-
visions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Wisconsin Commission Named.
special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MADISON. Wis, June 17-Governor La
toilette late yesterday sent message to
the Senate naming Prof. B. H. Meyer of
the University of Wisconsin commissioner
Of labor and Industrial statistics: Halford
Erickson and Second Assistant Tax Com
missioner N. p. Haughen as members of
the railroad rate commission Of Wisconsin,
created by the rate bill which has just be-
come a law. Meyers term Is for four years
Erickson's six and Haugen's eight years.
The nominations are subject to conirma-
ton by the senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
JUMPED INTO RIVER WITH CHILD
Identity of Drowned Woman Revealed
by Her Brother

PITTSBURG. Pa, June 1.-THE identity
OF the young woman and baby found dead
under raft in the Monongahela river last
evening was established today as that OF
Miss Jessie Bissett, aged twenty-five years.
and her four-year- daughter. The
Identification was made by a brother.
Miss Bissett disappeared ten days ago
from the home of Miss Margaret Rooney
James street, Verona. Pa. She was last
seen crying on the street railway bridge
across the Allegheny river at Verona The
river was dragged the next day, but all
efforts to find her proved futile. 1t is pre-
sumed she jumped into the river with her
child.