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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
Homemade Corn Cutter.

A New England paper gives this as
an idea coming from Australia. The
device is not exactly new, as it has
been in use and described in America
here and there. The implement is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
So 1t Scanned.

81 can tell you that your purpose in
smoothing me down is a fell one"
said the Shirt as the Sewing Machine
seized upon him.
"Oh, I'm only going to show you
the seamy side Of life," replied the
Machine, with needlehke penetration.
Baltimore American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
Holster for Wagon Box.

For main post (A) use scantling
AKA; top piece B) use 2x4; for brace
90 2x4; length and height as desired;
have brace CO. on both sides; use COM
mon wood windlass D) with inch rope
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03

A thing that is fashionable because
because 1t IS fashionable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
OVER HUNDRED
NOW ACCUSED.
More Sensational Developments in the
Hazing Inquiry at West
Point

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Dec. 3O.-Mid-
shipman Stephen Decatur, Jr., charged
with hazing Midshipman Isaac \. Nc
Crary and Gaylord Church, was ar
raigned before the naval courtmartial
this afternoon and pleaded not guilty on
all specifications
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03

Without excitement of some kind we
rust, body and soul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03

Loop ends Of rope to slip over poles
under bed. When raised sufficiently,
secure by placing a bar across hooks
E and e. Pulley can be attached to
rafters if preferred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
First Class Under Strain.

The developments of the last twenty
tour hours, connecting so many members
of the graduating classes with hazing,
as well as the persistent rumors Of the
wholesale implication of other midship-
men, have raised the whole body of mid
shlpmen to pitch of great excitement.
The midshipmen, particularly the first
taken next.
1t is freely admitted that most of them
are involved, though less is now being
said publicly than at the beginning of the
crusade. The only other midshipman
against whom charges have actually
been laid at this time is Worth Wright
oster of New Albany, Ind, though it is
known that Carroll G. Graves of Spo-
kane, Wash, is also under arrest and
probably others.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-01-03
Over 100 Under a Cloud.

There seems to be good foundation for
the report that at least twenty members
OF the first class have been connected
with some incident of hazing by the tes-
tlmony brought out by the court of in
curry, and the number of members of
the second and third classes is put at
1t is not known whether the facts will
Justify charges in all these cases and it
is said to be quite possible that the au-
tnorlties will consider the expulsion of
all the first-class found guilty Of hazing
as q sufficient object lesson to the lower
class men at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
TIRED OF HIS ALLEGIANCE.
Naturalized American Wants to Re
nounce His Citizenship.

The President recently received aletter
from Otto (. Heggen OF Dess Mpiues,} Iowa.
resigning his American citizenship. There
are two ways to support the Constitution OF
the United States" said Mr. Heggen. ''One
Is the way It reads and evidently was in
tended, and the other Is the way 1T IS re-
garded and interpreted.
THE first Is the way l believed to receive
my citizenship. and the other is the way
that | and hundreds OF others have been
treated in this state and other states Of the
Union. For .sis reason l hereby hand my
resignat ton as a citizen of the United
States, that 1t may be entered on record.
My only request is to be protected
against KIDNAPPING and Imprisonment until 1
get able to depart with my family from this
country.
Hoping that my resignation as a citizen
be accepted. remain"
The Secretary of State replied TO this let
ter as follows:
"Sir: The President has referred to this
department your letter OF the 18th ultiino
expressing your desire 10 resign your ac-
qured American citizenship.
There is no statute providing a method
ship In the United States. and the executive
department of this government is unable
to take cognizance OF the resignation you
send.
Perhaps on the application to the courc
which admitted you to citizenship the &C
can be annuIled and the record Cancelled.
but the matter being wholly one OF judicial
competency the department cannot sC-C see
the outcome of such an application"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
INFERRED IN ARLINGTON.
Funeral Of the Fate Dennis o,Con
nor Held Today.

More than 40 veteran soldiers attended
.hs funeral of the late Dennis oConnor at
l O'Clock this afternoon from the family
.es'oehee 1887 Corcoran street The cas-
se' was banked with floral tributes sent by
friends Rev Father James f. Msek,n or
81. faufs Catholic Church eficia,ed. The
arransemsnts of the obseQuies wers IN
change OF Col NJ Emmett Ureil. an init
mate friend and comrade OF the deceased
As the nag-draped easket was borne from
,ae mouse u was carried through a doubi.
me ef the former comrades. representins
the Union Veteran Legion. the a A p and
the Army and Navy Union ~''N
-. re cortess procesded to Arlington. where
.aS Nne services wsfe hsid ARM mart
yolisysd over the newly made rave. Ard q
. n ousief sounded Taps" The paiibear-
cry were; representing the Union veteran
Legion. A W. Nicholson ana VIM
Momsiey' representing the c. A. r.. John
finn and James A Alien; representing the
John ). Strain - .ieAss 81"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27


Foraker eulogized that official as IAN hon.
orable, upright, able and capable jurist IN
whom the people may we'll have conf
dence.' He had no doubt that he had de-
cided the packers case on It's merits. and
be expressed the opinion that 1T doesn't
come with good grace In the Senate TO
criticise those engaged In the service OF the
public in another branch of the govern
rnent"
Mr.. Tfllman declared that he had not in
tended to criticise Judge Humphrey. He
also avowed his faith in the Supreme Court,
saying that he did not believe that IL would
refuse to relieve the distress Of the people
Mr.. Foraker reminded Mr. Tillman of his
recent remarks concerning the possible
necessity for reforming the Supreme Court.
and Mr.. T1llman replied that his former Ut
terances were merely a warning. nave
right to warn the court. even though
am merely cornfield lawyer" he added.
MIR. Foraker said such criticisms of the
court have bad effect.
Mr.. burrows, as chairman of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections. also
made an explanation of the course OF that
committee, with reference to Mr., Tillmans
national bank resolution. declaring thar
there vas no disposition on the part OF the
COMMITTEES to delay action on the resolution,
MT. Tiliman declared that he had meant
no criticism. but again said that his re-
marks had been tnspired by the dinerercee
between Judge O6ullfvan and M Jerome.
He believed that there should De an inves-
tiGation: hs wanted the country to know
that the insurance people and the packers
were not the only wrongdoers.
At o'clock Mr.. Tlllman again suggested
the deeirability Of securing an agreement
upon a day for vote on the rate bill ana
read an outline OF his plan for voting.
Objected to Fixing a Date.
Mr.. Aldrich objected to fixing a time for
a vote at this time. He said ne had no de-
sire to cause delay, but that there were still
tn 6o hat e
evident that the Senate was not yet pre-
pared TO fix voting date.
Mr.. McCumber was then recognized and
addressed the Senate on the rate bill At
the outset he had read a resolution, offered
several weeks ago. setting forth a number
of subjects that should be provided for by
terminal charges Of all kinds. private car
line charges and many other subjects not
covered hyfhe bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Personal Mention.

Col. ]. M. Morgan, assistant manager OF
the International Banking Corporation has
been designated by the Royal Geographical
Society of Australasia to serve as its dele
gate at the celebration of the 2O0th ami
yersary Of the birth OF Benjamin. Franklin,
to be held In Philadelphia under the aus
pices OF the philosophical Society. Among
the founders OF the society with Franklin
and others was tho great-grandfather Of
Colonel Morgan.
Mr. James T. Williams. jr.. who for sew
eral years has been In charge Of the diplo-
matte work OF the Associated Press. has
resigned to become the WASHINGTON corres-
pondent of the Boston Transcript. He has
been succeeded in diplomatic work by Mr.
Charles 8. Smith of the Capitol force Of the
Associated Press
Mr.. D. lie Roy Topping. who has been on
duty in the bureau of finance and justice.
Philippine Islands for the past four years,
has returned to this city for a stay OF sev-
erai months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
SOUTHERN METHoD1sTs MEET.
Baltimore Conference, M. Eburcb
South, at cumhs>.and

special Dispatch to The 81.
CUMBERLAND Ma. Marc, o7.
nai'imore cerserence OF the NJ. f Cbuncb
Sou.h osS.ns here tonight with over soo
~ and lay delegates present T'ba
SESSIONS are to be held in Central Church.
vi ueorge street, a recently completed
structure. Rev. James E. Armstrong pre-
sl3lhS elder of Rockingham district. will
preach the opening sermon. as well as his
iareWeH sermon, as he will be placed on
the superannuated list by this conference.
This evening Rev, J. ", Duffy. former
Cumberland pastor, will present Central
Church with beautiful solid silver com
munlon service in memory of the late John
Humbird. the millionaire contractor OF Cum
berland on behalf OF the family of the lat
ter Rev. Mr.. Duffy was the pastor of the
deceased and was requested by the family
to make the presentation.
1t will be the largest conference of any
church ever held in this city. Arrefge-
ments have been completed for re enter
talnment OF all the visitors. Two special
cars filled with slstsymen arrived here
from the east oyer the Baltimore and Ohio
OF the GofIerence will be four lectures on
the English Bible by Rev. j. A, Kern OF
the Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
Bishop l.. w. Wilson will preside, The
District of Columbia belongs TO this con-
ference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
LARGE SALE OF LOTS


II 10 stated BY Mr.. George p Robinson 81
Robinson 4 Co.. the owners OF tina sub
division known a. Connecticut Avenus
Highlands, that he has sold thirty nine lotn
to . syndicate composed OF PfttshuFG and
Wheeling CIV. Val men. The property thus
disposed OF comprises an entire square and
= portion Of another adjoining on ths north
ct the gubdivision of Cleveland Heights aad
lying on the west side of Connecticut ave-
nue..
According to the terms OF the agreement
Of purchase, the work OF grading the land
ana putting Ia sewers, water. sidewalks and
qshAF improvements Ia to be eomplsted be-
fore thu first payment other than that Of
the original deposit money. 1t In expected
by Mr.. Robinson who 10 giving his personal
attention to these improvements. that they
VIII be completed by thu end Of the present
season. so that by the first Of the coming
year the property will be ready to be turned
over to the purchasers under the agree
ment.
The price to be paid for the thirty nina
lois reaches an aggregate, Mr.. Robin sen
states. of $4,000 The lots oil nave a
frontage of - feet and varying depths, an
average of which would probably be 145
feet 1t Is the intention of the new own
erS, as declared to Mr.. Robinson. to begin
next spring the erection of houses On these
feet front.
living TO the low price which Mr.. Rob-
fnson says this land was sold for the orfgi-
nal stipulation that runs with the deed Of
all the lots that no house of less value
than &.000 shall be built was changed, and
the purchasers agree to erect houses which
shall cost not less than $500 each. The
new owners intend to incorporate with a
capital Of $200, 600 before proceeding with
t1&tr building operations
While, according to the plans now form
ed. nothing Will be done In the way Of
building the present year, in the Immediate
Vicinity building OPERATIONS are going on
and are likely to be quite active during the
coming season. There will be a good deal
# building 99ne In Cleveland Park, and
farther to the north On the iins Of Con-
necticut avenue number Of houses ore
being built at Fernwood Heights, To toe
cast of the latter is the Rcreag6 property
recentiy bought by the Carnegie Institu-
ton. where is to be erected large building
for the use Of the institution.
It is also said that the Sisters OF the
Holy Cross, WIG haze sqms land nearby,
Up q building for their own use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
TO ESTABLISH A LIEN
SISTERS OF VISITATION SUE T.
E. WAGGAMAN.

The Sisters Of the Visitation of tieorge-
town, through Attorneys Gordon & Gordon,
today filed in the District Supreme Court q
suit against Thomas E. Waggaman and
others. to establish the lien of SO 600 note
on lot 8, block 8, Cleveland Heights.
1t is explained that in October, 1899. the
complainant gave Mr.. Waggaman $4,000 to
invest in first trust notes on real estate. and
received note signed by Robert J. O'Brien.
one of the defendants. which purported to
be secured on the Cleveland Heights prop
erty, and a lot In square 1915.
Subsequently $500 was paid to the COM
plainanss, and the square 104o property re-
leased. The balance of $500 Is still due on
the note, 1t Is claimed,
3 The court Is asked to decree sale of the
property and to substitute some one In the
place Of Mr.. Waggaman, who Is named as
trustee under the deed of trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
GREENE-G TRIAL
COL. MARSHALL'S TESTIMONY
FAVORABLE TO DEFENSE.
Special pispat ch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SAVANNAH, Ca, March 27.-Col. VIM.
L. Marshall. United States army, In charge
of engineering work in New York harbor,
was the first witness today in the Greene
and Gaynor trial His testimony was large
ly OF the nature OF that OF other officers
who had preceded him. being favorable to
the contention of the defense that the
river and harbor work Of the Savannah de-
partment had been done in accordance with
specifications and that there was nothing
unusual In the methods followed by Carter
In advertising for bids and awarding con-
tracts.
Col. James b. Quinn. who succeeded Mai.
Gillette in charge Of the Savannah district,
testified. The defense relied strongly upon
his testimony. because he has been for four
years In charge Of the district and has
made close inspection of the work done by
Greene and Gaynor.
Col. Qunn's Military Experience.
In asking Col. Quinn about his military
experience, counsel caused It to be revealed
to the Jury that Maj. Casslus E. Gillette,
who had been the chief and most striking
from the army, the jury having been so
Strictly secluded this was the first knowl-
edge It had Of the resignation.
Col. Quinn said 1t was his custom to send
I0fe0 copies Oh BpeciuCdlAui8 70 prospective
bidders. whether or not they might request
them Formerly. he said. it was more diffi-
cult to send moro than one copy. because
tho department wac nig..r1.: :. living the
enatpser Qn1csz< q Ei3dclent number
To witness said that the term well
trimmed brush in the Carter specification
did not mean rods. but was with their
feaves and twigs remaining on them. Rod
facines, he said, had been found undesira-
BILE.
Work Done Well by Defendants
There was no material difference In cost
Of the three designs OF mattresses that
Carter required. said the witness. the labor
being the most important item.
The work done by Greene and Gaypor.
the witness said. had accomplished Its pa1r-
pose OF deepening the harbor. To have &C.
comptfshed this. he said. 1t must have been
well done Mr.. Osborne. for the defenset,
elected that only $4,000 or $4,000 had been
spent on repairs to the work since 1926.
The cost Of the Greene and Gaynor work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
MASTERED TOWRATH
SPEAKER CANNON BRIEFLY RE
PLIES TO ME-. sHACKELFoRD,

Representative Shackelford of Missouri,
who was rudely interrupted while In the
midst of a bitter attack on Speaker Cannon.
whom he termed a car and an emperor
and few other things. obtained FIVE min
utes today in his own right to continue his
remarks In like vein. Before the incident
was over Speaker Cannon, who was occu-
plying seat on the republican side. the
House being in committee of the while was
trembling with wrath, end, getting Sec
ond OF time, made a one-sentence reply to
the Missourian that put him out Of busl-
ness.
Mr.. shackelford, after explaining why he
had arisen. told the House that for twenty
five years Representative Rhodes and other
Missourians, including himself had been
Introducing a bill for the relief Of a Mis-
souri civil war soldier That bill had never
como to vote.
Nobody obstructs II but you. Mr. Speak
err" cried Representative Shackeiford. point.
ing his finger across the chamber at Uncle
Joe If you let this bill come to a vote
1t will pass. All We ask Is that you permit
the House to vote on 1t. Take your heavy
hand off the old soldier. Mr.. Speaker"
MT, Shackelford went on to say that Rep
rssehtative Rhodes was deserving of the
Speakers most kindly consideration. He
was heartily In favor Of statehood for Okla
bona, but through loyalty to the Speaker
he had bowed to Mr.. Cannon's caprice and
voted to yoke Oklahoma to corpse.
l. II appeal to you, Mr.. Speaker, to give
back to the people the representative gov
ernmentyou have taken away from them"
Mr. Shackelford had hardly uttered the
last word when Speaker Cannon was on
his feet on the floor waving his hand at
the chairman of the committee Of the
whole.
Just second" he cried. II won't de-
tain you more than q moment. have lis
tened to the gentleman from Missouri: and
In reply ! would say just this: If 1t affords
him any CONSOLATION to make me stalking
horse on account Of his quarrels with his
minority leader then he is welcome to 1t.
Mr.. Cannon was vociferously applauded
by the republicans and by friends of John
sharp Wfliisms, the minority leader, with
whom Representative Shackelford Is not
friendly. and left the chamber with his
head up in the air and his eyes Swapping.
In the ensuing disorder, Representative
Shackelford yelled out denial of the fact
that his quarrel with the Speaker was due
to any such cause as that intimated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Better Salaries for Firemen.

Commissioner mcfarland has asked
Chairman Campbell of the subcommittee OF
the House District committee to expedite
the consideration Of the Commissioners bin
III. r. 400 for the reorganization Of the
firs department and the provision Of better
salaries for the f1remen. The understand
ing has been that the f1remen's bill should
follow the po,icemen's bill. The argument
for the dremen Is even stronger, In the
judgment Of their friends. since the firemen
rank for rank have never received and do
not now receive as large pay as policemen
The Commissioners. In presenting the bill
to Congress. presented also the arguments
In its behalf, emphasizing the inequality
much higher nav given In elite. eIsewhsrs
having a similar or larger population
Commissioner Macfariand has asked for q
hearing before the subcommittee OF the
House District committee. IL any additional
argument is needed in behalf of the fire.
mems bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Adverse Report on Bill.

BasIng their action on statement made
by the board Of education. the Commission
ers have agreed to report unfavorsbiy on
Senate bill 1877. which provides for the
purchase OF additional land for the Jackson
School. on Georgetown Heights. The bill
authorized an appropriation OF S25..-J for
securing about forty-three thousand square
feet of land adjoining the Jackson School.
The board OF education stated that It
would be very glad to possess this plat Of
ground, but expressed the opinion that
there are other things of far more pressing
Importance which should be first obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
BIG STEAMER BURNED
ONE LIFE LOST - PROPERTY
worth 4 MILLION LOST.

NEWPORT. r. l.. March 27.-The FAN
River tines big sidewte steamer Plymouth
was brrned IN the wa,ar. .a.a 49, <ra,~b,
s,aaa 1.... .Ne
,onr ~. -, ~ aomen was oaMAseu.
and old ra,lre,ss .,s,,an as.,ra,.s. "a
the paint was scorche, "a, three other
sseamers-the Puritan the pr,.,n,a ana
Naueatuck-by q nse sar,v toaav A. one
time the blaxe threatenin~ 20 w,n. on, tho
entire repairing plant Of thu owners Of ths
line. tho New York. New Haven ana Har.-
fcrd Railroad Company. Thu los. A eeti
nna,ad - $500 .h. ..,,,.a
-. 'oa uo'
no hves we're lost. out thirteen care
takers. watchmen and tremen on board tho
Piymouth were nearly hsmmsd in. 80 ram
ycssei A-e 1''' VI Inc islnes 'hioasa ing
The ava ....mar. ~.r. an ,,..-~o.s.
res.,iar srrs,~ css-se..,. ~ svS 'ne
the s,immsr 1921 '1 sn1 ~ "s psrr ~. -
shed oontsine6 cor.,S.r. ~ ' ,,sas,.sa "a 81
material for tho wosk. The company s p,sn nj
onr o wharf sssessl acrss and includes
iarse docts v,tn 49, rom M Ne~ nork; TWO
T1. irs broke 81 ~ in ' .ss Plymouth naas Short,
=, sst: .a;asn name. esrs,ias
, ,9ssr s, hull A. the men ,umbsd cut Of
were already swesnInr the ssa,f the flames
in the rush for the upper ss ssss his
The Plymouth Damned
v,,h,,
.., a = is" minutes tho entire city FIRE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED.
Conferences Being Held Regarding
the pan-American Congress.

Secretary Root is In frequent conference
with Senior Nabuco the Brazilian embessa-
dor and head OF the committee on program
Of the third Pan-American conference, rel
atiye to the subjects TO be considered at
that conference So far. II IL said. there
has been ND positive agreement upon any
Of the subjects expected to be matters of
serious controversy There il a disposition
to exercise great latitude In the range OF
subjects to come before the conference. but
1t is said that this is not the time to I'M
dertake in advance to define the position
of any of the governments to be repre-
scented relative to these matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
SALE OF A SQUARE.
Perry Belmont Said to Have Made
Purchase.

According to current gossip the triangu-
lar square at New Hampshire avenue and
r street has been sold. Rumor has 1t that
Mr.. Perry Belmont Is the purchaser and
also that his intention is to build there a
fine residence for his own use.
Mr., Frederick May, who was thought to
have had something to do with the trans
action. IL one had been made. was asked
about it today, but said that he had made
no such sale
The ground referred to has wide 'front.'
ages on three streets, namely. New Hamp-
shire avenue between Q and r streets. and
on 18th street and on r street. Its total
area is II, 3Ts square feet. and the rumored
price is said to have been between SO and
$40 per square foot There are at present
no improvements on the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
NO TARIFF REVISION.
Chairman Payns's Announcement to
Representative Mccall.

Chairman Payne Of the House ways and
means committee has written to Represen-
tative Mccall Of Massachusetts,. in reply to
g query whether there Is likely 70 30 tarin
revision. expressing his belief that there
will not be action. Mr.. Payne's letter went
on to say that in his opinion Congress Is
not prepared to review the tariff schedules
in that calm and judicial frame of mind 70
necessary to the preparat ton Of a tariff act
at O. time so near the coming congressional
elections"