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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15
Boyds and Vicinity.

correspondence Of THE Star.

Special Correspondence Of THE Star. :.
BoYDE. Md. March Is, 1905.
The remains Of Mrs Columbia A. Laney.
who died at Eiiicott City, Howard county,
last Sunday. were Inferred in Grace cene-
terry. Woodside. yesterday afternoon.
Tbs funeral Of Mr.. John A. Warfleld. who
died at Germantown last Monday morning.
occurred yesterday. The interment was al
Darnestown
Charles L. Knott Of this place has moved
with his family to Washington, where he
viii reside, having received an appointment
from the government.
Mrs. Hallie r. Pyies has sold her personal
farm property and rented her farm near
Pooiesvfile, and win remove to Boyds with
her daughter, Mrs. Katharine PyIes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15
TO LEND ON FARM LANDS.
Bill to Give More Authority to Banks
Supported.

The legislative committee Of the American
Bankers Association, headed by Arthur
Reynolds Of Des Moines. appeared before
the House committee on banking and cur
rency yesterday IN support o fthe bill au-
thorizing national banks to lend money on
farm lands and the bill permitting such
banks to lend 10 per cent Of their paid-up
capital and surplus to one borrower. The
committee also urged elastic currency leg
islation and that national banks be permit
ted to carry on certain lines Of trust COM
pany business from which they are now
excluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15
Arrival Of the Meade.

The military secretary he's received a
cable message from Gen. Wood, at Manila.
saying that the transport Meade has ar
rived there from San Francisco with troops
and supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15
NO WAnTOh KILLING
Gen. Wood Denies Truth Of
Published Criticism.
DEATH OF FEMALE MOROs
They Were Dressed Like Men and
Fought With Them.
NO TIME FOR DISTINCTIONS
American Troops Fought Calamity,
Declares the President, and Are
Entitled to Praise.

A cablegram from Gen. Wood regarding
criticisms OF the recent battle of Mount
DaJo. on the Island Of Jolo and correspond
ence between the President and Secretary
Taft on the subject have been made pub
lie by the President Gen. Woods cable-
gram was in answer to one sent to him by
Secretary Taft, who called attention to the
criticisms OF "wanton slaughter of Moros.'
and asked him to send the particulars.
Gen. Woods reply denies that there was
any wanton killing, and admits that a con-
siderable number OF women and children
We're killed In the fight. The reply was
sent by Secretary Taft to the President with
more in which the Secretary says that
Gen. Woods answer seems to him to show
most clearly that the unfortunate lose OF
life was wholly unavoidable, to which the
President replied that Gen Wood sanswer
is. of course. entirely satisfactory
Secretary Taft's Inquiry. 7"o
Following is Secretary Tafts, letter othe
President:
1.-The account of the engagement on
Mount Dajo, on the Island OF Joio, between
our forces and a large band of Moro rob-
bers. in which the fighting lasted for three
or four days. showed such a large loss
among the Moros as to give rise in a part
" 5eiAo pobAAS PiSSS " the cfll1ciSm tGdl
there had been wanton destruction by eur
troops Of Moro lives Including those of
women and children. Inquiries were ma de
OF me by members OF the Senate and House
OF Representatives in respect to the mat
ter. accordingly. yesterday directed that
the following cablegram be sent to Gen
Wood:
1t is charged that there was a wanton
slaughter of Moros-men, women and chill
dreI-in the fight In Jolo at Mount Dajo I
wish you would send me at once all the
particulars In respect to this matter, stating
exact facts
Gen. Woods answer came today 1t
seems to me to show most clearly that the
unfortunate loss of life of the men, women
ana children among the Moros was wholly.
unavoidable, In view of their deliberate use
or their women and children in actual bat
Tie and their fanatical and savage desire
that their women and children should per-
lsh with them If defeat were to come. They
seem to have exhibited In this fight the
wel1-known treachery of the lunciyiIisad
Mohammedan whea wounded of attempting
to XII those approaching for the purpose OF
giving aid and relief Gen Woods dis
patch is as follows: . 20 e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15
Gen. Woods Statement.

In answer to Secretary OF Wars request
Tor information, March L. 1 was present
throughout practically entire action. and in
spected top of crater after action was fin
fshed. Am convinced no man woman or
child was wantonly killed. considerable
number of women and children were killed
In the Hght-number unknown-for the rea-
son that they were actually In the works
when assaulted, and were unayoIdahlv
Killed IN the fierce hand o-hand fgiting
which took place in the narrow, Enclosed
spaces Moro women wore trousers and
were dressed. armed much like the men, and
charged with them. The children were in
many cases used by the men as shields
While charging troops. These incidents are
much to be regretted, but II must be I'M
derstood that the Moros. one and all. were
lighting not only as enemies, but religious
Fanatics, believing Paradise to be their
immediate reward II killed In action with
Christians. They apparently desired that
hospital steward, were cut up while giving
assistance to wounded Moros, by the
wounded, and by those feigning death for
the purpose OF getting this vengeance.
personally ordered assistance given wound
ed Moros and that food and water should
be sent them and medical attendance In
addition friendly Moros were at once d.
reeted to proceed to mountain for this pur-
pose 1 do not believe that In this or In
any other fight any American soldier wan
ton1y killed Moro woman or child, or that
ne ever qua IL except unay0idaDly IN close
action. Action was most desperate and
was impossible for men fighting literally for
their lives In close quarters to distinguish
who would be injured by fire. In all actions
against Moros we have begged Moros again
and again to fight men and keep women
and children out OF It, l assume entire re-
sponsfbilHy for action of the troops in
every particular, and If any evidence de-
velops In any way bearing out the charges
will act at once WOOD"
The Presidents Comment.
The Presidents reply to Secretary Taft
follows:
II have received your letter of March 10,
with accompanying cable of Gen. Wood,
answering your inquiry as to the alleged
wanton slaughter of Moros. This answer
is, of course entirely satisfactory. The Of
fieers and enlisted men under Gen. Woods
command have performed most gallant
and soidieI9y feat In a way that confers
added credit on the American army. They'll
are entitled to the heartiest admiration and
praise of all their fellow-c items. who are
glad to see the honor of the flag upheld by
the courage of the men wearing the Aneri'l
can uniform"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-15

T. Hazel. Gibbes. mayor of Columbia. s.
c., was reelected Tuesday by a substan-
tiai majority, defeating State Senator ]. Q.
Marshall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

AUTOMOBILE shows Madison Square Garden and new seth
Regiment Arnnor!'.
Manhattan. 42d-st. and Madison-ave.. ] .. m
Reception given by James Henry Parker for United
Daughters Of the Confederacy. Hotel Astor to
p. m
John Graham Brooks on The Change. Of Tone in Our
Hudson Theatre. No. 189 West 4ith-st., IL a m.
Hearing by Assembly Committee on Elections Cadillac
Hotel, morning.
Army and Navy Club 'housewarming." No 1o7 West
43d-st.. $3.50 to $50 ,. n.
Physical Education Society meeting and discussion Of
The tuberculosis ProDaem Relation Phys
tcal Training. Young Ner's Christian Association
Dinner Of the Michigan Society Of NewTork. Waldorf
evening.
Dinner Of the Auto-nobe Club of America waldorf.
evening
Dinner OF the 91ontauk Club of Brooklyn Edward NJ
Grout clubhouse Brooklyn, evening
Games Of the 9th Regiment armory. evening.
Free day at the OF Art Natural History
the Geological Park
Free lectures Of Board Education O. m. High
School OF Commerce. 66th-st-. west of Broadway,
speare's Tragedy (conrinued}Othello. King Richard
II. Tirnon Of Athens' Glustrat ed) Public School
l. Henry and Catherine SITS. DR.. Edwin E Higgins
The Treatment of Inconsistencies Apoplexy.
Painting. sunsJrokE ItoLyusions ChldIen. )
Public School No. 165. 10sth-s Amsterdam
William T Smith, Canada Qllustrated); Pub
lie School No 1884, Il6th-st. between 9th and Lenox
ares-, Glber' H Crawford. Alexander Hamilton" ,
american Museum 5!t1-st and Central Park West.
70 Man and to Other Animals GIlusrated}i Board of
Educa ton, ParkaTe. and 5stN-st Professor Samuel
tratedl; Cooper Institute sth-st and 4th-sve. George
Wharton James, The Prehistoric ard Aboriginal
news Lyceum Han. No. pos East 42d-st Professor
E. r Won Nar3rod, The Electric Current--Its
Chemical Effects: Young Mems Hebrew Association,
92d-st- and Lexlngton-aye, Dr. Jerome H RAYMOND.
'Paris-JbeTslisn and Nationalsm'' illustrated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
WEST SIDE REPUBLICANS DINE
Many Political Leaders, but No fractional
Differences in Evidence.

fractional differences IN the Republican party
were not in evidence at the annual dinner OF the
West side Republican Club at the WaloorL-As'ollA
last night Over three hundred Repunhcafls' MANY
of them prominent throughout the state, "eio
present but leaders Of either the OdeIl factoh OF
the so-caIed Roosevelt Higgins faction were aD-
sent Governor Higgins had been expected 10 %
present but the death of his wtfe's mother maze
f. irnpossible Former Governor Oden was also
absent as was James ". Wadsworth, the recentiy
elected Sneaker of the Assembly.
Iemuel Ely Quigg, however, was present, and OF
fortvave guests that he invited all but three ac-
cepted invitations; but the three were notable for
their absence They were Senator Nathaniel A.
F1sberg Senator Alfred r. Page and Assembly,
man Ezra P Prentice.
There were many Republican leaders present also.
William B. Fuller, president of the club, was toast
master and others at the guest table were Attor-
ney General Julius N. Mayer, Herbert PARSONS
president Of the Republican County Committee;
Representative William s, Bennett, Senator Mar
Tin Sake and Sherman Moreland, majority leader
nm the floor of the Assembly Others ut the smaller
tables were Alexander T. Mason. former Justice
William N Cohen and former Magistrate Alfred
p 0mmen The speakers were ATTORNEY GeneIal
MAYER James z. Watson, Representative rom
Indiana: Robert W. Bonynge, RepresentatiHe from
Colorado; Herbert Parsons and John II van
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
BISHOP Art SALE.
Fsghty-sig Paintings Bring s117,-
O0O-S13,0OO Highest Paid.

Well known persons helped to fill Mendelssohn
Hall last evening at the sale OF paintings belonging
to the Heber r. Bishop collection. Hghty-six
paintings brought s117,Oeo The sale was conducted
by Thomas e. Kirby.
The highest figure reached was $4,000. for "Bui-
garian smugglers." by Adolph Schreyer, which was
bought by Knoedler & Co. The bidding started at
$500
willie d'Avray-alorning," by Corot started at
5000. and was quickly bid up to $500. at which
figure it was obtained by Knoedler & Co. Land,
scape." by Jules Dupre. also went to Knoedler &
Co. for $500
This picture, "a Roman Triumph" by Carrie
yernet, III inches long and so inches high. was
purchased by D o. Mills for 1920. The bidding
started 1000. Mr.. Mills also bought Morning
in the Tropics" by Frederick z. Church. N. A.
for Zoo. and 1.-THE First Lesson" by Hughes
Merle, for s525.
bid of 5000 started "The Rising Tide" by
Josef Israes, and after spirited bidding. in which
many took part it was knocked down to Seligman
& Co. at $500. Justice P Henry Dugro and ex-
Mayor Hugh ]. Grant were among the buyers.
AT the third afternoons sale yesterday at the
American Art Galleries 7ss was realized. making
$50 S25 for three afternoons sale.
The highest price of the afternoon 81 SIS which
S. P Avery, r.. paid for set OF temple shrine gar
niture of giIded and enamelled brass. palace
table screen Of carved teakwood was bought by
Mrs. Isaac Untermyer. L. A Lanthier, who was
said to be buying for Mr. Morosini. obtained among
other things, for $50, miniature portrait Queen
Adelaide" painted on ivory and framed in ormulu
large cylindrical of grayish white was
sold to Colonel Woodward for S445, large koro
OF notified green Jade for $780, seven small cups
and saucers of gray jade for so and jade dish
of gray for s37 so.
gray India Jade teapot was knocked down for
500 to j. Casel. who also bought for $3.50 covered
koro of gray Jade. carved in intricate openwork
Edward wassernann purchased for $50 two OPEN
work panels Of white Jade. with dragon and cloud
forms in Intricate Dierced design.
It was learned last night that Sir Caspar Purdon
Clarke the director Of the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art visited the American Art Galleries on Thurs
5av evening after the days sale had been finished
In the company of Thomas E. Kirby, the auctioneer
he spent several hours in the bronze section OF the
galleries. Sir Purdon said to have examined
with interest Mr. Bishops treasures in metal, espe
ciaIIy the monumental and fantastic productions
found among the antique Chinese and japanese
bFonzes.
The sale this afternoon will be devoted to antique
Chinese porcelains, decorated, blue ana white,
soft paste and Celadon specimens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
oil TRoyAToREn AT THE OPERA

Nine Nordica the Leonora of the last half
decade of "E Trovato-es' at the Metropolitan
opera became suddenly indisposed, according TO
official proclamation yesterday and the revival OF
the tuneful old opera had TO be accomplished with
the help of a substitute Information OF the I'M
pendng embarrassment reached the nanaFefneRe
in the forenoon Somebody about the establish
rlent with a useful and handy memory recalled
the fact that in the closing years Of the consul
ship of Grau Nine Nordioa had fallen Ill on a
dav set apart for I'll Trovatore'' ana that Miss
sopris Traubmann had come to the rescue or the
performance. Miss Traubmann is no longer pro-
fessional singer but she yielded to the solicitations
OF Mr. Conred and agreed TO help him our Later,
however a singer whose stage name IS Noloi. ana
who is said to be a native American, the wife or
The harvtone Alberti and singer Of experience on
the operatic stage of Mexico. was enlisted She
had a hurried rehearsal. proved to be larlAar
with the opera, and in the evening took Nine
Nordlca's place Tt was like the long ago at the
Academy. except that then It was the rule to SUD
stitute III Trovatore'' when accident interfered
with the opera set down for performance Nine
No1di sang and acted like familiar with tho
routine of the stage. and carried the part through
successfully. barring mishap, due probably to a
slip of the memory in the second of the first
act She is of gracious presence and has voice
of good quality Its best register. but it is
uneven The house was crowded, and the audience
kind In its manifestations OF sympathy and appre-
citation.
Mr.. Knote was a delightful! surprise as Manrico,
He sang like one 10 the best Italian manner born.
with fine spirit ringing and brilliant tone
and with no affectatons He was heroic. but not
pJatar+ and freq from the vicious mannerisms
which have to be pardoned in the best Of Italian
tenors because they seem TO be part of their
natures Mime. Homer's Azucena was moving ana
ear fIng as 1t used to be in the days before Con-
ried and Mr.. Gourmet male all that was to De
made out Of the character OF Fernando
H f. x
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
MOTHER AND SON BURIED TOGETHER
John Franklyn Ames Succumbs to Pneu-
monia. Which Also Caused Parents Death.

There was a double funeral yesterday morning for
John FRANKLIN Ames, formerly head OF the cutslass
importing house of ]. F. ATnes & Co., at NO 50
warren-st., and for Sarah Frances Anaes, MS
mother Both died from pneumonia. she late Mon
day night and he Just after midnight Thursday
morning at their home, No. rs West 12sth-st, The
services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. G. K van
de Water rector Of St. Andrews Protestant Epis-
copaI Church. Mother and son were buried SIDE Dy
side in Woodlawn.
They were taken sick about ten days ago. The
mother. who was sixty-seven years DID, was unable
to resist the disease so long as Mr. Ames- He
might have recovered had it not been for the shock
u MIS- Au1es was the widow Of John R. Anes, who
for many years was School Commissioner. sI ne
son was horn in this city forty-six years ago slhce
he gave IN his own business seven years ago ne
had been sales agent for the Garr-Lowrey sTin5s
Company No. go Broadway. Mr. AnleS was uii-
married. He leaves one brother, w w Ames-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
SON OBJECTS TO WILL.
Cyrus W. Strong Charges Fraud and
Undue Influence.

Ringbamton N Y JAN Ex-senator Harvey D.
Human, attorney for Cyrus NJ. Strong, to-day fled
objections to the probate of the will of the young
mans father. Cyrus Strong, the Binshamton
banker who died a few days ago. In the will the
estate which was estimated to be worth S22o,Ooo.
was all left to the widow, who was Mr.. Strong 8
second wife and her three young sons. except the
moons on $4,000. which is held in trust for Cyrus
NJ Strong q son Of the first wife. The will states
that the father had already given to the older son
his full share Of the estate which had been squan
dered or lost by the young man in conducting a
brokerage business In New-York City.
The son declares that the valuation Of the estate
is incorrectly stated IN the application for probate.
and that It is worth much more than S225Go0; that
the will offered for probate is not his fathers last
will; that fraud and undue influence were
used in getting his father to sign that paper, and
that II he did sign It he was not competent at the
time to do so,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
THREATENS BALTIMORE SCANDAL.
Financier Says He Was Attacked by Women
Writers in Town Topics
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune !


Baltimore, Jan 19-Bernard n. Baker, leading
fnancier Of Baltimore who expects to be q witness
in the Town Topics suit in New-York promises
to make It interesting for certain Baltimore wo-
en-. He received a telegram from Robert Collier
to-day saying:
Your testimony will be Of immense value VIII
write you what day would like to have you
appear. The whole community will appreciate
your action.
Mr.. Baker. says certain women wrots things
about him, and if he is called to testify he may
make them go on the witness stand. too, and,
public Mr. Baker says that he knows the names
of the writer's
tnsinuatng Stories
Mr.. Baker says he was approached by an agen:
Of Town Topics and asked subscribe for EFads
and Fancies. but declined. The price named was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
THEATRE DISTRICT FIRE.
Traffic IN Broadrcay Stopped an
Hour-Huch Excitement.

A fire which totally destroyed the offices Of Mrs
Anna Taliaferro a theatrical booking agent. ae
No 125 West 40th-st. last night stopped all trsfc
in Broadway for nearly al hour and created much
excitement In the theatrica. district The build
ing at No. 125 West 4oth-st. Is two story frame
dwelling house. directly opposite the stage
trance Of the Empire Theatre Mrs Taliaferro
occupied the entire second floor. where she had
her booking agency. The whole floor was ruined and
ell articles OF value in the agency destroyed.
Mrs. Taliaferro came down to the fire in auto
mobile, with her daughter Mabel She said her
real loss was in her books. the Office furniture,
etc, being covered by insurance. She said that
the fire might have been caused by small gas
stove. The fire blocked all entrances TO the Met
ropolitan Opera House and caused much excite
ment for time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
Offices.

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Frank Gould 4 Co. No. 81 New OXford-st-
American Express Company. No Waterloo Place
T'hofas Cook & Son. Tourist once Ludgate Circus
The London Once OF THE TRIBUNE Is a conveulsa.
place TO leave advertisements and subscriptions.
PARIS-Iohn & Co. No Rue
John wanamaker. No. "a Ius des PetItes Ecuriss
Eagle Bureau. No 90 Rue Can6on
& Co.. 81 Boulevard
C,rsdIt Iyonnais Bureau des Etgangers.
Ornamental Hotel newsstand.
The Figaro once.
ssaarhach's Exchange Rue ST. Geerxes
srenfano's, No. 81 Avenue de FOpeFa.
kn,erfcsn Express Company. No. ! Rue Scrfb.
NICE-CFedit Lyonnals.
GENEVA-loIobaFd, Odier q Co and Union Bank
FLORENCE-Freneh Lemon & Co. NoS 2 ana 4 VIA
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20

first subscribers were ruled out on Mr.. Jerome s
objection
Q.'Town Topics" had the use of the money.
less the expenses on the subscriptions7 A.-Yes.
their Moneys fP R@ Sy the subscribers interest on
and @esh h onsS ad TSg wake out of Ed'
Off the newspapers had not attacked you, you
o;-AAfter the question Of failure to deliver the
ilvered the book in October, 1895? A~Yes
Previous to the Belmont incident Mr.. Osborne
questioned Colonel Mann about Reginald Ward.
concerning whom Town Topics" published the
following in November. 1902:
hear from London that Reginald Ward is soon
to wed widow Of title who has seen at least
than ever ana affects the dress and Managers OF
the tops of the last century. He wears his finer
He is a Great friend Of Mrs. Ronaids who. hear
arranged his coming marriage.
The reason for a change of tone regarding Mr.
Ward was brought out follows in the cross
examinations
}E6n yq Tseeiye more than 5000 Shafes or
Odd YOU pay to Reginald Ward any money
,Q.-Did you give him any other consideration
than money. Al did not
The change of tone shown by the pubica-
ton in Town Topics" IN July, 1904. of the fol-
lowing:
Count Reginald Ward, who made flying trip to
this side sailed on Friday last, filed with enthusi
Hes to the & ednst &c ao Of f0s
eral days and received notable social attention.
His old friends III the Union and Metropolitan clubs
here, where be was always very popular, glad
TO have him with Them even though his stay was
so brief He told them that he expected to be over
next spring for longer sojourn. Few men have
gone from the States to London and established
themselves more successfully in both the social and
financial worlds than Count Ward. The ventures
he has put forth have been generally successful.
and he has had large following among investors.
From whom did you learn that he had large
interests?" asked Mr.. Osborne
Il can't recollect. It may have been from
Ward himself"
WHO was your Boston correspondent"
I'D rather not answer that"
On what ground?"
Mr.. Jerome asked: "Is IT because it would
degrade your"
Yes"
do you think it would degrade you because
it would be a breach of confidence. or because
the name would degrade you?" asked Mr. Os-
borne.
II object" said Mr.. Jeroms. CAS- the witness
said it would degrade him to answer, he ought
not to be called on to go into the matter
further -
Justice Fitzgerald agreed with Mr. Jerome, and
the question was dropped.
The Hapgood trial will be resumed again on
Monday. 1t was said III court yesterday that /.
probably would consume nearly all of next
week