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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
CONFESSED TO PERJURY.
One of the Witnesses in the Patrick
Case

NEW YORK. February 27.-Joseph Jor-
dan, one of the Texas witnesses who has
given testimony in the hearing for new
trial for Albert T. Patrick, convicted muir
derer. has confessed that he committed per
jury on the witness stand. according to an
announcement made by District Attorney
Jerome today. The announcement was
made to Recorder Golf when the hearing
was resumed. Jordan was arrested last
night on the perjury charge. The district
attorney told Recorder Goff that Jordan
sent for him and voluntarily made confess
sion In the presence of himself and Assist
ant District Attorney Garvan.
The particular point upon which the per-
Jury charge was made was Jordan's denial
on the stand that he had served a term OF
imprisonment at Huntsville. Texas In HIS
confession the district attorney said today,
Jordan admitted that he did serve a term at
Huntsville
Ex-Judge OIcott, who appears in Pat
rick's behalf at the hearing, said that he
regretted the circumstances, but he said he
was assured that no one connected with
the defense of Patrick, either Judge Railey
or any one else, knew that Jordan had
prison record.
Jordan was then called to the stand by
the District Attorney and repeated his con-
fession about his prison record. On cross
examination Jordan said he lied when asked
about his prison record because he was
ashamed to acknowledge the disgrace. He
had lived right life for twenty-five years
he said No one could bring anything else
against him. he added. except arrests for
drinking. THAT was his worst misfortune.
All the other things he had testified to on
the staN were he declared. true.
After giving his Testimony Jordan was
taken back to the Tombs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

between this government and J, P. Morgan
4 Co, by which the SO 0o0.0oo were depog-
tied in the la;ter's banking house and Ia do
Ing so referred TO the former Attorney Gen
ersl tSenator Knox in sending Mr. Day
and Mr. Russell OF the Department OF JUS
tice to Paris. Mr.. Knox interrupted, say
Ing: 4 object TO the witness answering
that question"
He looked directly at Mr.. Morgan and
continued: 81 take the responsibility for
that action. I will answer the question II
you care to put me on the stand.
''1'll put you on the stand II you desire
It," interrupted Mr.. Morgan.
II don't" said Mr.. Knox. but as I am
responsible for that matter ! do not care
to have another witness Intercepted con-
corning IL"
Mr.. Morgan explained that his intention
had been to bring out statement from
the witness as TO the necessity OF sending
the money to Paris. instead OF paying Tor
the property by government warrant
Mr.. Knox said he had no objection 20
the examination OF the witness on that
subject The inquiry along these lines con-
tinted until nearly 1 o'clock when a re
cess was taken until 2::0 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
TAKES DECIDED STAND.
Gar Has Surprised the Reac-
tionary Element.
BY REJECTING PROJECTS
Opinion of Many Counselors Set at
Naught.
RUSSIAN PRESS PESSIMISTIC
Over Sincerity of Government in Its
Intentions Embodied in Ukase for
National Assembly.
RUSSIAN PRESS PEssIMISTIC

ST. PETERSBURG, February %. = The
ukase convoking the national assembly for
May 10. which was issued against the de-
sires OF the reaetionary element at court.
has been followed by further strong evil
dence that the emperor has wrenched him.
self free from the old influences
Setting at naught the opinion of the cabi-
net and large majority of the council of
the empire, his majesty has rejected the
proposed law providing for the extension of
the trial by court-martiaI for political of
fenses to all parts of the empire. which was
the cause of NJ Timiriazeff leaving the cab
met, and accepting the view of the minority
that there is no Justification for such law
in a constitutional state during elections to
parliament.
The emperor also rejected the project au-
thorzing the troops to fire if they are
insulted'' and forbidding the firing of vol
leys of blank cartridges during street dis
turbances.
Press Discredits Government.
With the exception of the Novoe Vremya
the Russian press, which seems constitu-
tionally unable to give the government
credit for any sincerity or good intentions,
receives the national assembly ukase with
coolness. ever with mistrust. The Novoe
Vremya today heads it's issue with the date
of the convocation in poster type extend
ing across the first page, and declares 1t
will be the day of the regeneration of the
country. which Russia will hail with great
gladness.
The Slovo comments doubtfully on the
announcement but admits 1t Is now quite
probable that the national assembly will
meet.
The Russ. which has been iridustriously
attacking the government for the delay in
the convoeatton of the assembly now
changes front and blames the ministry for
convoking 1t without full representation
and declares that the ukase will not cause
satisfaction in Russia because the national
assembly. although an elective assembly is
not representative, elements of the popu-
lation which are apt to criticize 1t are care
fully excluded
The Nasha Shisn is also indignant at the
government for convoling the assembly too
hastily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
VOLUNTEER RETIRED LIST.
Privileges Equal to Those of Regulars
Proposed.

The House committee on military affairs
held hearing today on the Mann bill to
create In the War Department a special
lOn. known as the volunteer retired list,
upon which the names of surviving major
generals. brigadier generals and colonies of
volunteer regiments In the civil war may be
entered, thus emitting them to retired pay
al the same rate as retired officers of the
rank who served in the regular army.
Gen. Green B. Raum, former commits
sioner of pensions. and Gen. L. A. Grant,
former assistant secretary OF war, urged
the passage of the bill, and pointed out
the injustices done to volunteer officers.
IF. on the same battlefield said General
Raum. two officers are permanently dis
aLled by wounds, the one of the regular
army and the other OF the volunteers the
officer of the regular army will be retired
on three-quartens pay. while the volunteer
will be discharged with the right to apply
for a small pension"
II was urged that Congress has passed
special acts putting some volunteer officers
on the same basis as retired regular army
officers. and should extend the same COM
pensation to others equally deserving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
TO HOLD PROCEEDS
Money Derived From Wagga-
man Art Collection.
Mr.. DULAMY'S PETITION
Questions Right of Catholic Univer-
sity to $27s.555.11.
INTENT OF THE BILL OF SALE
Court Asked to Keep Fund for Bene-
fit of General Creditors of
Bankrupt.
INTENT OF THE BILL OF SALE

The right of the Catholic University OF
America to the proceeds of the art collec-
ton of Thomas E. Waggaman, which was
sold in New York last winter. was today
questioned by III. Rozier Dulany, trustee in
bankruptcy of Mr.. Waggaman, In a petition
filed In the District Supreme Court. Mr.
Dulany asks that the bill of sale given TO
the Catholic University of the collection be
declared null and void and the amount re-
allied from the sale, s2T9. SOIL. be turned
over to the general furd for the benefit of
Mr.. Waggaman's creditors.
The acquisition of the art collection by
Mr.. Waggaman at an expenditure of up
ward of 100000 Is set out in the petition,
and, it Is stated, that while the owner or
the collection. November ~. 1901 he de-
livered to the Catholic University a pur-
ported bill of sale of the collection, which.
although absolute on its face, was intended
as security for an Indebtedness due from
Mr. Waggaman to the university. said to
be $4,000
Not to Be Recorded.
At the time of the delivery of the bill of
sale it was undo rstood that it was not to
be recorded Mr.. Dulany declares, and it
was not recorded until November %. 1903
when there was a change of officials at the
university. 1t is explained that between the
date of the bill of sale and its record Mr..
Waggaman incurred debts and obligations
to divers persons in the District and else
where to an aggregate of S1.700,090 on the
credit, 1t is alleged, among other assets of
his possession and apparent ownership of
the art collection. The larger part of this
Indebtedness is still unpaid. 1t is added.
No delivery of the collection nor any part
of It was ever made to the university, Mr..
Dulany states, but on the contrary the col
lection remained in Mr.. Waggaman's gal
lery adjoining his residence. $500 o street,
until the adjudication In bankruptcy when
it was taken by Mr.. Dulany to New York
and disposed of at auction. The Catholic
University set up its claim when the collec-
ton was to be sold, but an order of the
court was passed authorizing the SALE and
transferring any claim of the university to-
the net proceeds
With Intent to Defraud.
Mr. Dulany charges that the bill OF sale
was made with intent to hinder. delay and
defraud Mr.. Waggaman's creditors, and
that it was in fraud of the rights of the
creditors. The bill of sale is null and void,
Mr. Dulany AYERS, because the grantor
thereby secretly made over to one of his
creditors sundry goods and chattels and
yet kept the same in his possession.
He therefore asks that the bill of sale be
decreed void. and that he be directed to
hold the proceeds for the benefit of the
general creditors of Mr.. Waggaman.
Attorneys Samuel Maddox, J. J. Darling
ton, w. f. Mattingly and II. Prescott Cat
ley represent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Plans for the Busch Wedding.

PASADENA. Cal. February 27.-Members
of the Busch family still have not decided
finally on the date Of the wedding of Miss
Welhelmina Busch and Lieut.. Edward A.
Scharrer. When the formal announcement
OF the engagement was made by Adolph
Busch. the girls father. he said the per-
Torrance of the ceremony would depend
upon the arrival Of the friends who are ex-
pected from the east but that 1t would
probably take place some time this week
The final arrangements have not yet been
made. but 1t now seems likely that the
wedding will take place Saturday, and that
the ceremony will be performed in the aft
ernoon at the Church of the Angels, with
reception later at the winter home. on South
Orange Grove boulevard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

such lessons. whether ancient or modern,
occidental or oriental, though to some ex-
tent they are the outcome of political hap
peDings. must be regarded as In the main
abe natural result OF whether the soldier
remembers war In the day of peace.
I'VE naval men who have survived the
war MUST take these examples deeply to
heart snd adding to the training which we
have already received our actual expe-
Tierees In the war. must plan future devei-
opments and seek not TO fall behind the
progress OF the time. IT. keeping the In
structions of our sovereign ever craven on
our hearts. we serve earnestly and diligent-
~, and putting forth our full strength
await what the hour may bring forth, We
shall then have discharged our great duty
OF perpetually guarding our country
Heaven gives the crown of victory to those
only who by habitual preparation win with
out fighting, and at the same time forth
with deprives of that crown those who,
content with one success. give themselves
up to the ease OF peace. The arrcients well
said: Tighten your helmet strings In the
hour OF victory
TOGO HEIHACHIRO."
Dated 21st December, 1895.
Il commend the above address to every
man who Is or may be a part of the fight
ing force of the United States. and to every
man who believes that. IL ever. unhappily.
war should come it should be so conducted
as TO reflect credit upon the American ma
ton. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
]. W. KNOWLES DEAD.
Was Charter Member of the Baltf-
more Chamber of Commerce

James w. Knowles. aged eighty two
years. the last charter member of the
baltimore chamber Of commerce. died at
his home In that city yesterday morning
from uremic poisoning Mr.. Knowles re-
turned home Saturday Afternoon In appar-
entity good health. and about q o'clock he
was taken sick, an hour later becoming
unconscious, from which he never rallied.
Mr.. Knowles was born I'm Laurel, Del
AT the age of thirteen years he went to
Baltimore and entered a wholesale gro
Gerry establishment. where he worked him
self up in the firm, and, eleven years later
IN 1873 bought out the establishment which
he conducted on that site until 1891 when
he sold the property.
lie bore the reputation OF being the best
posted man In that city on the condition
of the grain crops in Maryland Pennsyl-
Vdnia, Virginia and West Virginia. and also
or the condition OF the grain market
About fifteen years ago he dropped the
grain business. and since that time had
been engaged exclusively in the lumber
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
URGED BY HOPK ms
Illinois Senator Advocates the
Statehood Bill.
C0LL0QUY WITH FORAKER
Clay's Proposed Amendment to Rail-
way Rate Bill.
PRISON FOR THE MONOPOLY
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Bill
PRISON FOR THE MONOPOLY
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Bill
Passed by the House by 1876 to
s1-Army Bill Taken Up.

AT the beginning of it's session today the
Senate passed bill extending the time al
lowed TO the kensington and Eastern Rail-
road Company for the construction of a
bridge across the Calumet river in Illinois
MI. Clay presented and had read from
the desk a proposed amendment to the
railroad rate bill, which makes ii unlawful
for common carriers to own coal or oil
lands, to deal in coal or oil, to attempt to
monopolize the trade in those commodities
or to control their price penalty of i'm
prisonment for from one to three years
is provided.
Mr.. Daniel presented the credentials Of
his colleague. Senator Martin. for the SEN
atorial term beginning on the 4th Of
March, 1907, which We're read and placed
on file.
Mr.. Hopkins Supports Statehood Bill.
Mr.. Hopkins then addressed the Senate
In support OF the statehood bill He said
the entire country was profoundly inter-
ested in the proposed admission of two
new states and made an appeal for the
ratification of the action of the commit
tee on territories in recommending the
consolidation of the four territories of
New Mexico. Arizona, Oklahoma and In
dian Territory into two states. He espe-
cailiy urged the wisdom of Joining Arizons
and New Mexico.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Hopkins
referred TO the Foraker amendment, giving
Arizona a separate vote on the question or
admission. as ''ins.dious and dangerous"
but when Mr. Foraker objected to the lam
guage the Illinois senator withdrew the
word "insidious." What he Rad meant to
say was that the adoption of the amend
ment would not only accomplish the defeat
of the object of the pending bill. but would
ultimately result in the admiss on of Arizc ma
as a separate state. Mr.. Foraker admitted
that he hoped to see both New Mexico and
Arizona admitted as separate states at
some time in the future.
To Vote on Statehood March 8,
The Senate today agreed to vote on the
statehood bill and amendments at o'clock
Friday, March 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
NOT ALLOWED TO WORK.
So Said Defendant in the Police
Court Today

Policeman Howser Of the tenth precinct
made the acquaintance of MILFORD HEREFORD
in Brookland yesterday. HEREFORD was not
very cheerful. presumably.
What is the matter?" the policeman In
quired.
''Boo-hoop' was the answer
Why don't you go along to work." the
policeman suggested.
L can't work. l belong to a society that
doesn't allow work." was the reply
Herford was thereupon taken into GUS
tody and was introduced to Judge Null
lowry today. He remained silent to all
inquiries made Of him.
Judge Mullowny decided to compel Her
ford to violate the rules OF his society, so
directed his commitment to the workhouse
for five months
How much?" the defendant drawied
You get five months, Willie" a bailinf
explained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
MEETING OF BOARD.
Asylum Investigation, Set for Tomor-
row. POSTPONED

row, Postponed.
The meeting of the board of visitors to
the Government Hospital for the Iu-
sane. which was to have been held tomor-
row forenoon, has been indefinitely post
poned This action was taken in view
of the introduction of the bill in the
House and In the Senate giving the board
Of visitors authority TO compel the at
tendance Of witnesses at the proposed
Investigation of sensational charges that
have been preferred against the hospital
and its managers by the Medico-Legal So
ciety of this city.
Mr.. Richard p. Evans an attorney and
"A member of the committee of the So
Ciety which preferred the charges, said
TO a Star reporter today that one reason
the committee did not appear before the
board of visitors at it's recent meetings
was because the names of certain wit
nesses OF the alleged abuses at St. Eliza
beth had been given to the committee
in absolute confidence, with the under
standing that they were not to go be-
fore any investigation that might be con-
Quoted 10y the board of visitors.
should the investigation be conducted
finally by the board said Mr.. Evans.
''we will be handicapped very much as
not absolutely refuse to go before the
board of visitors, but we did not consider
81 would be proper to do so in view of
the fact that ongreSSiOnal inYestiga-
ton had been requested
Mr.. Evans added that the board of Wis
itoTs was composed of honorable people,
and lntimated that should the congress
Eion5l investigation fail to reach fruition
the Medico-LegaI Society members may
appear before the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
League of Good Samaritan.

An entertainment and progressive euchre
was given last night at the new home OF
the League of Good Samaritan en- L street,
the object being to provide funds for equip
ping the new home. which was recently
completed at an expense of over $4,000
by Mr.. William +. Downey. Mr.. Downey
Is the founder of the home and organizer
of the League of the Good Samaritan.
The committee having the matter in
charge explained the conditions of mem
bership in the league. which is open to all.
Irrespective of age. sex, creed or color, by
a monthly contribution of any sum fixed
upon by the giyer.
Mr.. Downey was gratihed by the large
number of friends who called to inspect the
new quarters A very large number of
those present signified their intention of
ailying themselves with the league. The
committee Is under obligations to Mr.. John
r. Galloway for aid rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Naval Movements.

The BROOKLYN, Galveston and Chatta-
nooga left Naples yesterday for Piraeus
Greece, on their way to Alexandria, Egypt
The Indiana has arrived at Guantanamo
the Lebanon at Bradford and the Tacoma
at Gibraltar. on her way to Las Palmas
with spare parts for the drydock Dewey.
The Paducah has left Guantanamo for
Monte Christi; the Chicago, Boston. Mar
blehead, Princeton. Perry and Paul Jones
left San Diego yesterday for Magdalena
bay; the Scorpion has left Monte Christi
for Sanchez. and the Arethusa has left
Guantanamo for League Island.
Ell Cano and the Quiros left Shanghai
yesterday for Kiukiang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Not Wanted at Fathers Home

This is my SON." Joseph w. Myers ex-
plalned in the Police Court today, referring
to the defendant. when a charge of va
grancy against William II. Myers was be-
ing considered. Allegations OF drunken
ness We're made.
What do you want me 10 do with him p
Judge Mulowny asked.
Il want him to be kept away from my
home" the reply.
The son promised that he would stay
a Tlss$r from his fathers home II he was not
wanted there. A fine OF $50, with ninety
days In the workhouse was imposed, but its
execution was suspended during good be-
hayior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
MORE SCHOOL BILLS.
Two introduced Today by Senator PIatt
of New York.

Senator Plat of New York has introduced
a bill for the control. administration and
support of the public schools of the District
of Columbia and bill to regulate the sal
aries of officers, teachers and other en-
ployes of the board of education for the
public schools of this city. The bill for the
control OF the schools provides for a board
of education of nine members, to be ap-
pointed by the President for terms of three
years each. They are to be bona tide res
dents and taxpayers of the District of CO.
lumba and shall have been such for five
years Immediately preceding their apo NJ
ment They are to serve without compen-
satlon. Their meetings are to be open to
the public. The bill is contained in TWEEN
ty-sevcn pages of printed matter. and pre-
sCribeS in detail the system to be used in
the graded schools of the city.
Senator Platt's bill to regulate the salaries
of teachers fixes the minimum salary at
$500 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
JoKED WITH DIR. WILEY.
Chairman Hepburn Rebukes Levity in
Committee Hearing.

DR. II. w. Wiley, chief of the bureau of
chemistry, Department of Agriculture, APP
peored before the House committee on in
terstate and foreign commerce again to-
day The diet of Dr. Wiley's poison
squad" on which he tested the effects OF
borax, administered at the rate of seven
and one-half grains a day, was discussed
at length by the committee. The high
quality of the food and the great variety
in the bills of fare, as explained by DIR.
Wiley, caused considerable leyity, and DIR.
Wiley admitted that he was the keeper OF
the best advertised boarding house in the
world
Representative Mann asked DR.. Wiley:
Can't you extend POUR boarding house AMI
come up here TO the House and serve our
lunches
Chairman Hepburn discouraged all joking.
and urged that the scientific investigation
OF the effects of preservatives was or 100
great Importance to be treated lightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
American Missionaries Safe.

NEW YORK. February 2I.-Dr H. X.
Carroll of the Methodist Missionary Society
announced today that he had received from
Bishop Bashford at Shanghai cablegram
In response to one sent yesterday asking
the bishop to give the names of missionaries
at NanchanS. II is as follows:
James. Charles and families; Lewis,
Howe, Ogborn, Kahn. Newly. Hughes all
reached Kiu Kiang safe. Property I'M
burned. Trouble due French Catholics
fatal quarrel with magistrate"
The Lewis referred to. DIR. Carroll said,
is the Rev. Spencer Lewis superintendent
of the mission, who was evidently On q visit
to Nasschang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
SHIPPERS WITHOUT REDRESS.
Situation Described by the Interstate
Commission.

The interstate commerce commission %
day. in an opinion 10y Commissioner Prouty.
announced its decision IN the cases of the
Fred G. Clark Company against the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Company and others and the Waverly on
Works against the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and others. In these cases the
New York New Haven and Hartford Raft
road Company was the principal defend
ant
The commission holds that the act to reg
ulate commerce does not authorize the COM
mission TO compel the establishment of joint
rates by connecting carriers. nor to describe
the division of Joint rates or the conditions
Of Interchange in case the connecting car
riers fail to agree in respect thereto. and
IL therefore concludes that. notwithstanding
the combination rates complained of are
unjust and unreasonable. and the general
shipping situation is such to work prac-
teal monopoly in favor of the Standard Oil
Company. the commission is without au-
thority TO grant relief in these cases. and
the petitions therefore are dismissed