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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
JUDGE L. WELDON
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT COURT OF
CLAIMS TODAY.

The bench and bar of the Court OF
Claims held a memorial service today to
Judge Lawrence Weldon, who died few
days ago. The speeches were made by a
number of members of the bar, and were
responded to by judges of the Court OF
Claims. There was feeling reference by all
OF them to the splendid qualities of Judge
Weldon, and the tributes paid to him were
many and deserved. Among the speakers
were Assistant Attorney General Thompson
OF the Department of Justice, ex-Gov. Fifer
or Illinois and J. III. Ashton. Mr. Thomp-
son offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Judge Lawrence Weldon died in the city
of Washington April 10. 1905 Judge We'll
oon was first officially called to assist in
the federal administration as justice by
PRESIDENT Lincoln at one of the most criti-
cal periods of the national history
Ire latter par of his twenty-one years of
PUBIC service as judge of the Court
OF claims was spent in the consiGera ton
ano decision of questions arising out of the
new era of national expansion. During his
entIre career of forty-four years his pa
trlOtlc devotion to his country with untir-
ing Industry demanded the best services Of
an able mind
The bar of the Court of Claims recog-
nlzes In his death the loss suffered by this
-. az o''i uest anu utNoteO citizen
and public officer; by his family of a kind
and generous husband and father by his
brethren on the bencn of learned, untir-
ing and genial colleague by the members
OF bar of just, acute and impartial
Judge. and by his friends of a sympathetic
broad-m1nded and kindly man.
lie ut therefore resolved by the bar of
the Court of Claims. That the life of
Judge Weldon should be held in memory
as an example of honor, pustice devotion
to duty. affection for his fellow men. to
De cherished and initiated by those who
survive him.
BE 1t further resolved That the fore
going memorial and resolution be pre-
scented to the Court of Claims with the re-
quest that they be spread upon the min
utes of the court; that copy thereof De
sent to the family of the deceased, and
that upon the presentation of the same
to the court the members of the bar unite
in suitable expression of their feelings
at this sad event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
NO WORD FROM CAMP
ITINERARY FOR RETURN TRIP OF
THE PRESIDENT.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Colo, April IL
Cpto noon today TIE expected courier from
President Roosevelt had not arrived and no
word had been received by Secretary Loeb.
The secretary says lie does not expect word
from the camp more than two or three
times a week
The itinerary for the return trip of the
President to Washington is nearly COM
pleted. There will he but two stops for re-
ceptons of a formal character. These are
to be at Denver where the board of trade
will give a dinner, and at Chicago. where
the President will attend dinner by the
Merchants Club; reception by the Ham
ilton Club and a dinner by the Iroquois
Club. The dates for the engagements de-
pend upon what time the President con-
cudes his hunt.
Secretary Loeb will inform the organlZa-
lions whose hospitality the President VIII
accept as soon as anything definite is re-
be the usual number of water-tank stops
en- route home, but the invitations neil
toned are the only ones to be accepted out
OF a dcluge that has poured in on head
quarters here
IL is likely the President will make three
speeches at Chicago and one in Denver.
The return trip will be over the Union Pa
cifc to Omaha, over the Chicago Nor m
western to Chicago and over the Penn syl-
yania to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
BREAKS IN CEMENT WORK
Unequal Settling of the Connecticut
Avenue Bridge.

The unequal settling of foundations
under the abutment on the east side of
the new Connecticut avenue bridge has
caused several breaks in the cement
work, but, according to those in charge
Of the Improvement, the damage can
easily be repaired without delay in the
progress of construction. The Engineer
Commissioner, Col. Biddle, and his assist
ant, Capt. Morrow, are of the opinion that
it will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000
to make the repairs, and it has not been
determined whether the District will have
TO defray the expense or the contractors,
the District Construction Company. The
foundations are on filled ground and
We're laid several years ago under sepa-
rate contract. There is no disposition to
blame any one, however, until after a
thorough investigation has been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Retail Grocers' Association.

The third anniversary of the Retail
Grocers' Protective Association of Wash
ington will be celebrated by the members
of that organization and their friends this
evening at Pythian Temple, 1912 9th street
northwest. This association was incor-
porated May Z. 1902, and includes in its
membership some Of the sterling business
men of the District. The chairman of the
general committee on the function this
evening is Mr.. II. I. Meader.
Associated with him are Messrs. F. W.
Kahlert, II. s. Haight, Otto Rupert, J. NJ
Denty, ]. r. Schneider, Perry P Patrick,
J. r. White, A. II. Pitt, l.. M. Brink, C. v.
Sparrow, William T. Davis, B. T. Garri-
son, George e. Bohannon and A. Ii.
Gregory.
The officers of the association are: Mr..
p. T. Otterback, president; Mr.. J. F.
Schneider first vice president; Mr.. F. w.
Kahlert, second vice president; Mr. Charles
]. Magill, secretary; Mr.. J.. H. Goodrich,
treasurer: Mr.. Otto Rupert, sergeant at
arms, and Mr.. Charles F. Dfggs. attorney.
The trustees are Messrs. HI. /. Meader, O.
S. Humphrey M. Goddard. R. E. Smith, E..
F. Hall. w. l.. Hart, J. T. White, H. s..
Haight, M. ]. Whelan, L. F. Lusby and r..
E. Miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Jury in Hamilton Murder Trial.

The following were selected late this
afternoon to decide the question of the
guilt or innocence of William W. Hamil-
ton, charged with murder: N. B. Fleet,
Harry T. O'Hara, Robert D. Howell, Will
liam H. Linger, Hill Blandford, Thomas
w. Foster, Motley Anderson, Charles
Specht, Edward Forest, Edgar c. Black
Brooke.
After the selection of the jury the in
PRODUCTION of testimony was begun. 1t Is
understood the defense will contend that
Hamilton was not mentally responsible
at the time of the commission of the al
legged crime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
PANAMA COMMISSIO N
MEMBERS WERE IN SESSION IN
NEW YORK TODAY.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Secretary Taft
and members of the Panama canal COM
mission were in session today at the offices
of the Panama Railroad Company Meet
ings of the stockholders and directors of the
railroad company, control of which is now
vested in the government, were to have
been held at noon. but they were postponed
for couple of hours.
Those in attendance at the meeting of
the commission include Theodore p Shonts.
who is at the head of the reorganized COM
mission; Judge Magoon Col. Edwards of
the bureau of insular republics; William
Barclay Parsons. member of the old COM
mission, who will probably be retained in
the new one. and William Nelson Cromwell.
Board of Directors Elected.
The following new board of directors of
the Panama Railroad Company was elect
ed today: Theodore f. Shonts, ]. f. Wal
lace, Charles F. Magoon Mordecai T. En-
dicott Peter c. Hams. B. n. Marrod. Os-
valid II. Ernst, William Nelson Cromwell.
1t Is understood that Mr.. Shonts will be
elected to the presidency of the reorganized
company.
William Barclay Parsons Clarence r. Ed
wards. ]. R. Obaldia, r. L. Farnham and
Edward A Drake.
sion Immediately upon its election to organ
lie. Secretary Taft left the conference
about that time stating his intentions to re-
turn Immediately to Washington 1t Is un-
derstood that practically the stock of the
railroad company Is now in the hands of the
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
FUNERAL OF GEN. PAINE.
Remains Inferred in Arlington Gene
teIy-Dr. Hamlin's Eulogv,


The funeral services over the remains of
the late General Halbert e. Paine were
conducted at his late residence 1871 Column
bia road. at IL o'clock this morning Rev.
Teuns S. Hamlin. pastor of the Church of
the Covenant, officiated and delivered a
brief euogy in tribute to the memory of
new section of Arlington National ceme-
terry in plot of ground near the last rest
ing place of General Estes.
The services at the residence were very
impressive, and large concourse of init
mate friends of the deceased was present
The floral tributes which covered the
handsome caSket were many and beauti-
ful Conspicuous among these was a
large wreath sent by Kit Carson Post
G. A. R., with which Gen. Paine was af-
filiated.
Rev. DR.. Hamlin read the burial service
of the Presbyterian Church and made a
few appropriate remarks upon the life
and character of the deceased.
He dwelt upon his conspicuous service to
his country. His duty had been performed
well in many fields. he said, and he was
gallant upon the battlefield in defense of
his country. Won fame in the halls of
Congress, and rounded out his brilliant ca
reer by conscientious administration OF
justice.
A large cortege escorted the procession to
the cemetery, where the last rites were
conducted under the auspices of the Grand
Army of the Republic. firing squad
from Fort Myer gave the usual military
salute and bugler of the United States
army sounded TAPS" at the close of the
ceremonies
The list of pallbearers. who We're selected
principally from General Paine's business
and official associates. were: Honorary,
Judge c. c. Knott, chief justice of the
Court of Claims; A. r. Spofford, former
librarian of Congress; Col. Ira Gardener,
Mr.. B. H. Warner, Capt. James H. Brad
ford, Col. Henry f. Davis, Justice Charles
F. Bunday, Justice II. Randall Webb,
Judge Stanton ]. Peelle, Capt. George w.
Honey. Active pallbeareTs, j. Barton Mil
Ter. Edward L. Chapman, Henry Caver, c.
T. Belt, Robert ]. Walker, w. c. Duvall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
CANAL COMMISSION.
Moving Headquarters to the Mills
Building

The headquarters of the Panama canal
commission were removed today from The
Star building to the new offices in the Mills
building annex. The members of the COM
mission being in New York today on bust
ness connected with the reorganization of
the Panama railroad, the time was consld-
cred most opportune for the removal of the
furniture, files and documents from the old
offices TO the new. Most of the employees
of the commission were given a holiday for
a part of today, at least, but by tomorrow
the official personnel will be settled in the
new quarters ready to continue the work OF
the body. The office of the purchasing
agent of the commission will remain in the
present quarters, on the fourth floor of The
Star building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
THE EQUITABLE LIFE
LEAVE TO INTERVENE AGAINST
NATURALIZATION GRANTED.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Leave to inter-
vene in the action of Franklin B. Lord
against the Equitable Life Assurance So
cety to prevent the naturalization of the
society was granted today to H. Van Rens-
slaer Kennedy of New York city, holder of
sixteen shares of Equitable stock. Mr.. Ken
nedy in the action also represented as adj
ministrator the estate of Rachael Lennox
Kennedy, owner of four shares. The appli-
cation was granted by Justice Maddox of
the supreme court in Brooklyn and was IN
opposed.
A large number of general agents of the
Equitable Society have arrived in this city
from various parts of the country. They
will remain here about a week and will
hold meetings beginning tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Mystery Over woman's Suicide

PATERSON, N. j.. April lit Is be-
lieved here that the woman who committed
suicide in Altoona, Pa, yesterday by throw
ing herself under freight train was Mrs
Fannie Long, step-sister of Mrs. William
krantz of this city. A piece of paper bear
ing Mrs. Krantzs address was found In the
dead womans possession.
Mrs. Long was about thirty-five years old
She left here week ago to go to her hus-
band, who was sick in a hospital. the loca-
ton of which Mrs Krantz did not know
Mrs. Long purchased a round trip railroad
ticket for SIG and that is the price of
ticket from Paterson to Altoona and return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Witnesses of Lincoln's Death.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
On the anniversary of President Lincoln s
death The Star told the story for the first
time of how it was that Lincoln happened
to be taken into the house where he died,
and it was stated that of all the notables
who were at the bedside when he died only
four are now living.
There are two other persons besides those
mentioned, now living, who were at the
bedside when the President died. One is
Gen. Thomas T. Eckert, who was then as
sistant secretary of war, afterward presi-
dent of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany and is still an official of that COM
pany in New York. The other person is
Gen. Thomas w. Vincent then of the War
Departments, and still living in this city,
and Mr. Stanton when he went home left
Gen. Vincent as his representative in the
closing scene and in the removal of the
body to the White House. 1t was Gen. Vim
cent who placed coins on the dead Presi-
dents eyes. 1t was Gen. Eckert who re-
ceived from Mr.. Stanton and sent to a
waiting nation kilograms of the condition
of the President during the night. There
were twenty-eight persons in the room at
the time President Lincoln died and the
youngest of them were John Hay and Rob-
ert T. Lincoln. Notes were taken by DR..
Abbott of the pulse and of the respiration
every five minutes, commencing at 1905
pm. and ending at 500 In, and the only
words spoken at this solemn moment were
by Stanton, who said: He now belongs
to the ages" DR.. Abbott was sitting on
one side of the bed holding an open watch
and noting the pulse; Surgeon General
Barnes and Secretary Wells were sitting at
the other side of the bed. All others pres
ent were standing and all were looking at
the dying President except Stanton, the
greatest of all, who loved him better than
all and knew him best of all
A. e. H. JOHNSON,
Private Sec'y to Secretary Stanton Qs65).
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
I believe 1 can add two more liv-
ing witnesses of the death of Abra-
ham Lincoln to the list already given
Gen. Thomas NJ. Vincent, United States
army, a resident Of this city, closed the
eyes of the dead President, and Mr. Henry
like, the distinguished portrait painter of
this city, was also present and actively as
sisted in rendering aid to the surgeons in
attendance. The latter has been urged over
and over again by his friends to paint a
historical picture of this scene and no one
could be more competent in all respects to
accomplish accurate delineation and a
work of art But he has invariably re-
fused, as it would SAVIOR of egotism and
draw upon him consequent criticism as his
own portrait would appear among the
others present. Congress should request
him to perform this duty
GILBERT THOMPSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
PRISONER WAS RADIANT.
Nan Patterson on Hand and Hopeful
for Early Release

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, April 17.-Clothed in silken
raiment, cheerful and confident of acqu1t-
tai, Nan Patterson crossed the Bridge of
Signs from the Tombs today ready for her
third trial the charge of numbering
Caesar Young The young actress is ap-
parently undisturbed by the presence Of
new witnesses for the prosecution. She be-
lieves that at the end of the present trial
she will be free again.
Her new dress is very handsomely made
and trimmed, and was designed at her
order for her trial. The material is light
check silk, one of the new patterns, and
she has a hat in keeping with the
gown. to wear in the court room. Shortly
after rising, at o'clock. her breakfast was
sent in to her from the caterer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
DEFINING A DAYS WORK,
New York Law Declared Unconstitu-
tional by Supreme Court.

In an opinion by Justice Peckham, the
Supreme Court of the United States today
he'd TO be unconstitutional the New York
state law making ten hours a days work,
and sixty hours a weeks work in bakeries
In that state. Justices Harlan. White, Day
and Holmes dissented, and Justice Harlan
declared that no more important decision
had been rendered in the last century.
Tile opinion was handed down in the case
of Lockner VS.. the state of New York, and
was based on the ground that the law
interferes with the free exercise of the
rights of contract between individuals. The
court of appeals of the state upheld the
law and affirmed the judgment of the trial
court holding Lockner guilty. Judge Parker
wrote the opinion of the New York court
of appeals supporting the law. and the
court divided four to three on the question
of Validity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
RUSSIANS REFUSED.
Night Attack April 15-Frequent
Cavalry Collisions

TOKYO, April IT, 2:30 p. m.--The follow
ing official report was issued today from
the headquarters of the japanese armies
in Manchuria:
ION the night of April L. five squadrons
OF the enemys calvary entered Sanyen-
ching on the Fakoman-Fenghua road Our
force made night attack and repulsed the
enemy northward. The enemy was panic
stricken and left eight men dead on the
field. Our losses were two men killed.
Frequent collisions between cavalry are
occurring at various places. Otherwise there
has been no material change in the situa-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Hearing in Towles Note Case.

Hearing was begun today before Justice
barnard and jury in Circuit Court No.
of the suit at law filed by the Traders
National Bank against Henry O. TowIes
Charles c. Bryan, Gilbert b. Towles and
Zenas c. Robbins to recover $15OOO-one of
the Towles promissory notes cases. Attor-
neys Gordon & Gordon represent the
plaintiff, and Attorneys A. s. Worthing-
ton. r. Ross Perry. w. C. Clephane, Bran
denburg & Brandenburg and F. P. B. Sands
are entered as counsel for the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
MRS. NELSON DEAD.
Was Mother of Late Mrs. Fair-Shared
Rich Estate.

PI.AINFIELD, n. ]. April 17.-Mrs. Han
nah Nelson, mother of the late Mrs. Charles
l.. Fair, died at her home in Newmarket
today. She was at one time "busher'
woman in a clothing factory here. With
other heirs of Mrs. Fair she brought suit
for a portion of the big estate of Charles
l.. Fair the wealthy Californian. after the
death of Mr. and Mrs Fair in an automo-
bile accident in France. The case was set
lied by agreement between the heirs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Senator Platt Continues to Mend.

WASHINGTON, Conn, April 1.-THE con-
Ition of Senator o. II. Platt continued to
show Improvement today. His physician
said that considering the senator's general
condition, there is fair chance for him
70 work out of the grasp of the disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17

a permit was issued today TO Mr.. Frank.
"A. Munsey for the erection of a ten-story
hr'Proof building az 1929 e street north.
west which Will be used as the future home
OF the Washington Times The structure
Is 10 be hreproof throughout, will be of
Steel bflck and terra Gotta construction,
marble trimmings. and will cost auproxi-
matefy 100000. McKim Meade &. White
OF New York are the architects and the
George A. Fuller Company is the con-
Tractor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Matrimony Will Out.

From the Prineville tOre) Review.
The wedding cannot be very far off now.
Every evening they go down and visit their
future residence. inspect the fnoleum on
the kitchen floor and sweep the carpets
clean of any unfortunate speck of dust that
happens to stray in through the windows.
The kitchen stove has received three coats
of blacking in readiness, and the parlor
table is covered with the finest damask
If we hadn't been sworn to secrecy, Mart
we should certainly give the names to the
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Slight Damage in Carolinas.

WILMINGTON. N. C.. April 17--Ice and
frost are reported this morning from the
trucking belt of the Carolinas, but the
damage is thought to be small. the great
est being to Irish potatoes and beans.
continued cold and frost again tonight are
predicted, and the greatest anxiety pre-
walls among growers. Strawberries have
escaped practically unhurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
McGovern in a Sanitarium

STAMFORD, Conn, April 1T.-Terry Nc
GoNeTn. the pugilist, has been brought to
sanitarium here from New York. Accord
ing to the physicians, he is suffering from
nervous. mental and physical exhaustion.
ana II is expected that his stay In the
Institution will extend over several months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17

Mrs. Robert Givens of Crowfoot, two miles
from Berlin, N. j., shot her husband twice
as he lay in bed Saturday night and then
tried to kill herself. She fired three shots
at her own head, but all the bullets went
wide of the mark. Givens will recover, it
is said. Mrs. Givens' mind Is believed to
have been unbalanced owing to financial
troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17

States circuit court for the eastern district
of Kentucky, in the case of the city of Cow
ington against the Covington National
Bank. holding to be invalid the Kentucky
law requiring national banks of that state
to make return OF all shares for taxation
purposes.
The opinion was by Justice Day and was
based the ground of discrimination
against national banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Settled Out of Court.

The proceedings at law TO recover dam
ages in the sum of 5000. instituted by Ed
ward Spaulding against Albert Z. HILLARY,
John l.. Hnieary and Jefferson Hilleary
have been entered settled and dismissed by
orGer Of the plaintifs attorneys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNMENT.
Announcement Made by Chief Justice
Fuller.

Chief Justice Fuller today announced
that the Supreme Court of the United
States would adjourn May 30. The call of
the docket will be suspended April 2S, and
after that date the court will sit only to
hear motions and deliver opinions. Sit
tlngs for the purpose will be held May 1,
10 and -. The court also will take re-
cess over Friday of this week. in observ-
ance of Good Friday. This arrangement
leaves only eight days more of the present
term for the hearing OF arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
DR.. ReaneY Dead at Detrnit

DETROIT, Mich, April 17-Dr. p. II.
Reaney son OF Capt Reaney of the light
house service and brother of Chaplain
Reauey of the United States navy, died to-
day Of tuberculosis, at the family residence
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Painting to Be Unveiled

handsome painting of Mrs. Charles w.
Fairbanks, the work of Mr.. F. Carl Smith.
will be unveiled this evening in Continental
Hall and win be presented to the museum,
py the Society of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, which has purchased
1t for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Adoption of Bow Localized.

Justice Stafford, in Equity Court No. 9 to-
day signed an order legalizing the adoption
of Joseph Robinson Schafer by Anthony z.
TyssoWski.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
Pope's Encyclical Letter.

ROME, April 1.-THE pope today adj
dressed an encyclical to all the members of
the Roman Catholic episcopacy throughout
the world on the manner Of teaching the
Christian doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-17
First Race at Aoueduct

AQU EDUCT, April 17-First race. two
year-old FLIES, four furlongs. Speedway,
to l and TO 3, first; Society Bud, 3 to l.
second; Edna Jackson. third. Time, O4OA.