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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
ATHLETIC MEET OF THE EPISCo-
PAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 80, 1906
Arrangements have been completed by the
committee of the Episcopal High School OF
Virginia near Alexandria. for holding the
second annual athletic contest under the
auspices of the athletic association of the
school, In the gymnasium at o'clock to-
morrow evening. The contest is limited to
tho students of the high school, and a large
list of entries from the various departments
of the school has been made.
The officers of the athletic association
are II. E. Baternan, president; B. M. Fon-
tame manager OF the track and gymnasium
teams. and D. b. Williams. captain of the
gymnasium team The committee having
charge of the preparations for tomorrows
contest is composed of d. B. Williams, r.
w Wood, w. G.. Gallaher, c. w. Shields
and j. G. Easily
The Episcopal High School, which was
the first of Virginia's secondary schools to
Initiate athletics on large scale has al
ways taken leading part in athletic az
fairs among schools of its class In the
south and many of the men who have
played on the varsity foot ball and base
bali teams at the University of Virginia
and other colleges in recent years have re-
ceived their early training in the athletic
contests at this school.
Funeral of J. E. McGraw.
Funeral services over the remains of
James Edward McGraw, whose death oc-
CURED last Wednesday afternoon, were held
/ at 3 o'clock this afternoon at his late
residence, 7O4 King street. Rev. p. p.
Phillips the rector of st. Pauls Episcopal
| Church, conducted the services. The inter
ment was in St. PauPs cemetery. The fol-
| lowing acted as palIbearers: Judge j. K.
NJ Norton. Capt. George Young and Messrs.
Park Agnew, Lawrence Stabler. Frank S.
| Harper and +. F. Marbury.
The state corporation commission has
granted charter to the Burdette Land,
Lumber and Mining Company, incorporated.
| of Alexandria. The incorporators are: J.
S. FIannery, president; William Hitz, secre-
tary and treasurer; both of Washington.
The maximum capital stock is 100000. The
objects and purposes of the company are
| to do mining and lumber business and
to deal in metals and minerals OF all kinds.
A charter has also been granted to the
Washington Mechanics Savings Bank, in
corporated, Alexandria The incorporators
are: Ezra Gould, president; E. 8. Wolfe.
! secretary and treasurer; both Of Washing
| $4,000: minimum, $4,000. The objects and
purposes are to do a general banking BUSH
ness.
Inspection Of Light Infantry.
| Mai. Edward Cheneyworth of the 10Th
| Infantry. U. 8. A., who has been on a tour
Of inspection of the companies of Virginia
militia, win inspect the Alexandria Light
| Infantry at the armory at o'clock this
evening The company wsll be under COM
| mand of Capt. p. ]. Murphy. The inspec-
ton will be open to the public.
| Milton Shelton and William Parker. both
colored, were arTaigned before Judge Cation
! In the police court today on the charge OF
| fighting. Each defendant accused the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
| HONORS PAID TO CHIEF
Major Miller, Head of Spanish
War Veterans, in City.
MEETS THE LOCAL LEADERS
Arranges for an Audience With the
President Tomorrow.
PLANS FOR NATIONAL MEETING
District Camps and Auxiliaries to As
semble Tomorrow Evening at Head
quarters on 9Th Street.
PLANS FOR NATIONAL MEETING

The Spanish War Veterans of Washing
ton are doing honor today to their COM
mender-in-c chief Maj Charles R. Miller of
Cleveland, Ohio. who arrived from the
south at a late hour last night. He held
several important conferences this fore
noon with Commander John Lewis Smith
of the Department of the District of Co.
lumbia Maj. Fred S. Hodgson. chairman
of the national encampment commit
tee. and Capt J. Walter Mitchell, who
is a national officer of the United Span
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
Notary at District Building.

President Roosevelt yesterday commits
stoned Daniel E. Garges secretary to the
Engineer Commissioner. as a notary public
Mr.. Garges. who is member of the bar
will practice as notary In connection with
his official duties in the District building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
The Best Hat News of the L
Pearl Gray
Soft Hats at

Special Saks Hats-speca gade-special value We've
eced the pearl gray feature particularly is the shade of
the These Hats ade the blocks the
higher priced goods and many exclusive Saks models de-
signed for the college We these Hats
your perfect satisfaction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
The KarltOn
Hats for Mem =

Both soft and stiff models that enneny stylh--n
fact they models that exclusively Katon and possess
snap and style than any others shown.
We show today for the first time the karlon Soft
Hat It'll favor. It's double telescope. Some
thing hats before and possesses those
of style that win young mans favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
Bringing the Body of Howard Ash

The Columbia has left Guantanamo for
Hampton roads with the remains of Pay
master Howard Ash, u. s. N, who died re-
Gently at San Juan. The remains will be
brought to this city and win be buried at
Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
Inspection of Light Infantry.

Ii isn't matter Of money alone
fit shoes overlap all thought of It;
fit isn't all. Be wise about shoes.
ARTHUR HURT as1a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
Mems $1.OO Underwear

We're going to find out tomorrow just
how many men are ready for Lightweight I'm
derwear. This offer practically half-price
offer-should stir up demand that will clear
out this stock in the day The garments are
made of mercerized balbrggan in pink and
flesh color The drawers have doublc gussets
sateen Wristbands, pearl buttons and suspender
tapes The Shirts made with French necks and
silk fronts The 55c. price is for tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
ITEMS SPRING SUITS.
A Collection of Excelling Size and Unusual Merit.

contributes the
posses m
hn entirely hmod iumu to til most decide
now is 1t t OF popular now
Every garment factory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
The Boys Clothing Section.

SalSs goods be bargains without being
for stock assembling give many price advarl
thered by the store rule to mark close.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12
TAINTED MONEY.

The democrats of Wisconsin in their
platform just adopted remind the coun-
try that the republican national com
mittee has not made restitution of the
large sums received from the life insur-
ance corporations flched from the funds
that should have been sacred to the
widows and orphans of policy holders.
The plank adopted condemns the repub-
lican party for the acceptance Of the
policy holders money and demands that
the same be restored. Now that Presi-
dent Roosevelt has five months holiday
before him, there can be no excuse for
lack of time, for his not taking up the
matter with chairman Cortelyou and
ordering that restitution of these faint
ed funds be made to their rightful
owners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12
TARIFF REFORM IN IOWA.

The position of Gov. Cummins on the
representatives a few days before adj
journment and the republicans were
worked up to fighting pitch by the
question of Champ Clark, if Gov. Cum
Minis had not carried Iowa on tariff
revision issue? Lacey of Iowa declared
that Gov. Cummins had said nothing in
regard to the tariff this year. Champ
Clark reported that last November that
the governor said: Cali the robberies
committed by all the life insurance
companies in all time did not equal one
fifth of the robberies inflicted by the
Dingley bill in one year"
That was too much for the equilibrium
of even that seasoned old debater
Grosvernor who lost his balance and
made the following indiscreet attack
upon Gov. Cummins by declaring: "Any
man who will say that is unworthy of
the confidence of one American citizen
let alone the majority of the state.
Such man as that is false libeler of
every decent aspiration of American
citizenship"
AS Grosvenor is mouth organ Of the
protective tariff league which thrives
upon contributions from the tariff pro-
tected trusts, it is evident that if Gov.
Cummins is nominated on tariff revi-
sion platform the standpatters will try
and defeat him. The democrats in con-
gress have had lots of fun sprinkling
salt on the raw hides Of the republican
standpatters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12
"GuN IoIERs."

"Gun toters" in Iowa are few and far
between, but still there are few men
who think it is necessary to carry a
pistol in their hip pocket and many
murd. rs are the result In the south
the practice is still more common al
though the better element is doing
what it can to discourage it. Regard
ing the practice the Lake Charles News
says the following, every word except
perhaps, the last sentence of which is
as true in Iowa as it is in Louisiana:
ga bill has been introduced in the
lower house of the Louisiana legisia-
ture requiring gun toters' to take out
license and to wear conspicuously an
aluminium tag, like those used on
licensed dogs. The object of the pro-
posed law is to discourage the carrying
of concealed weapons and thereby de-
crease crime.
The purpose of the proposed law is
laudable, but it is doubtful if the meas
ure would attain the purpose aimed at.
There is a law now on the statute
books making it misdemeanor punish
able by fine or Imprisonment to carry
concealed weapons. The licensing of
pistol toting could hardly discourage it
for man who will habitually pack a
gun without special reason for it would
avoid paying the license or concealing
his license tag, thus defeating the pur-
pose of the law, while man who packs
a gun for special reason ought to be
locked up.
If the general assembly is really de-
sirous of enacting law that will dis
courage the carrying of concealed
weapons it should so amend the rules of
evidence that the unlawful possession
of deadly weapon shall be proof pre-
sumptive of intent to commit murder.
Killing by a pistol toter should be
placed on the same basis with killing
by a burglar-the possession of the
deadly weapon contrary to law should
be sufficient evidence of murderous
intent.
We are guilty Of whole lot of flap
doodle about this gun toting' business.
There are no circumstances under
which it is necessary for gentleman
to pack gun. There are circumstan-
ces under which he may have to fill
somebody's hide full Of buck shot or a.
slugs, but these circumstances do not
allow him to keep his artillery conceal
ed long enough to violate the law"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

Howard Tedford, one of the Perkins
managers, wrote letter to one of his
henchmen in a northwestern county a
couple of weeks ago, pertaining to mat
tiers politically. The postmaster, by
mistake of course, put it into the box
of an ardent cummins man who opened
and read it. The matter was so inter-
esting from progressive standpoint,
that he showed it to some of his friends,
had it photographed, and then returned
it to the postofice marked Opened by
mistake" And now Uncle Sans officers
are after him, and penitentiary SEN
tence stares him in the face.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12
ANOTHER SIDE TO 1T.

The Live Stock World of Chicago
says: An Iowa correspondent, who has
been deluded by the nonsense now go
ing the rounds regarding denatured
alcohol, writes for information. He
wants to know if he is at liberty to rig
up a still and begin converting the con-
tents of his corn crib into fluid extract
of heat, power and light in anticipation
of the new law, eliminating the present
taMgoing into effect next January 1.
You can't do it brother. More idiotic
drivel has been ground out on this
alcohol subject lately than any other.
Enough idle distilleries are laying
around the country to produce all the
alcohol that will be needed for years.
Congress has stipulated that stills
must have capacity of at least 25O
gallons per day. That makes the es-
tablishment of community stills on the
cooperative plan possible, but prohib-
it's distilling alcohol by individuals for
their own use.
Go easy on this alcohol proposition,
brother. Before long we are going to
see the prettiest scrap you ever wit
messed between the whisky and oil
trusts. Gasoline can be sold at 10 cents
a gallon and then fill the Golfers of the
Standard Oil octupus with dividend
paying material 1t is not in the humor
to let the whiskey trust grab it's bust
ness. OF course the alcohol producing
outfit will put up stiff fight and then
will come the tug of war.
After the oil and whisky trusts get
together and agree on prices, it will
be up to the consumer to protect him
self by making alcohol. Meanwhile
don't worry about it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

The people of Ohio are evidently de-
termined to punish the trusts that con-
spire to restrain trade within the Dor
ders of their commonwealth. In con-
sequence five ice dealers, who combined
tc raise the price Of ice and who are
described as "all prominent in business
and social circles" have been fined
$4,000 each and to serve one year in the
workhouse. Democratic leven is GER
tainly working.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Democratic State Convention.

A delegate convention of democrats of Iowa is
hereby called to meet at Waterloo,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1906
the object of said gathering being to place in nomi-
nation candidate for each of the state offices to be
filled at the general election to be he held on Novem
Der 9th of the present year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may be deemed necessary
and proper.
The basis of representation, as decided upon by our
committee, assigns to each county two delegates and
additional delegate for eac 200 votes and frac-
ton thereof above 100 cast for Alton b. Parker in
1904. Upon this basis the counties are entitled tc
N rs hnlnM forth:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

You, committee respectfully recommends and
urges that county and township organizations be
completed before the meeting of the state convention,
and that reports of such organizations accompany the
credentials from each county,
BY order of the State Committee.
Done at Des Moines, Iowa May Is, 1906.
S. b. MoRRIsEY, Chairman.
c. w. MILLER, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

The democrats are all going to line
up together for the battle this fall and
when the big round up is over the re-
publicans will be wearing strange
brand, not unlikely the letter D.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

The nomination of United States SEN
ators by the people in party primaries
is in successful operation in all the
southern states except Missouri. There
no Platts, Depews or Drydens in the
senate from that section.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

The republicans at the first session Of
the 59th Congress, sowed only wind;
and when the autumn comes they will
reap whirlwind, or something equally
as good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

With the standpatters cussing the
and the progressives
cussing the standpatters, who is left
to cuss the democrats?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-12

Sound kidneys are safeguards of life.
Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's
Kidney Cure. L. P. Van Werden.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-02

try, and at banquet to which had
the good fortune to be invited, spoke
feelingly Of the treatment which his
father received in the United States
and of the high regard felt by Hungar-
ians for America and Americans. Count
Apponyi, the foremost orator of Hun
gary, also paid his respects to the
United States and likened our country
to the forwarding stations in wireless
biography. saying that the political
current was so strong in our country
that its messages were carried TO all
the world.
I happened 30 be I'm Budapest at the
opening OF parliament, and heard the
speech OF the new premier, DR.. We
kerie. The Independent party has a
large majority I'm the parliament. hav-
ing shown increasing strength at each
successive election. The emperor, Fran
els Joseph, is resisting one OF the de-
mands made by the Hungarians. viz.
that the army shall use the Hungarian
instead OF the German language Some
years ago the fight was made and won
for, the use of the Hungarian language
In schools. in the courts and I'm parlia-
nent, and the Hungarians feel that
their nationality is endangered by the
fact that their army is taught only the
German words of command
The emperor takes the position that
the use of the Hungarian language
would destroy the unity OF the imperial
army. To prevent a rupture he pro-
posed the formation OF a coalition cab
met TO hold until the suffrage could be
extended and the question again sub
mitted to the people. There is no doubt
that the people are, practically unani-
nous in favor of their own language
and that an extension of the suffrage
will not change the complexion of par
lament The relations between the
emperor and Hungary have become
very much strained, and the aversion
TO the German language is so pro-
nounced that Hungarians who can
speak the German language will often
refuse to answer a question addressed
to them In German.
For Francis Joseph himself the Hun
garians have a strong affection, and
they would be glad to contribute TO the
happiness OF his closing days but they
feel that the interests OF their nation
are vitality concerned and they are anx-
ious to have the point at issue settled
before new sovereign ascends the
throne. II the emperor were left to
himself he would probably conclude
that a Hungarian fighting force at
tached to the empire and grateful for
consideration shown their country
would form a more effective part of the
| joint army. even though the Hungar-
ians spoke their own language. than
troops compelled TO learn a language
/ hateful TO them. History furnishes
many examples Of successful armies
made up of corps, divisions and regi-
ments speaking different langua ges
/ but less numerous are the instances of
nations successfully held together bv
force when one part OF the empire was
made subservient 10 the interests OF
another part.
Hungary is being alienated by insist
ence upon requirements which dr7f not
IN reality strengthen the empire. while
she might be drawn closer to the throne
by more liberal policy. TN end is
not yet.
! Copyright. 1906 by Joseph q. Bowles
! Copyright i'm Great Britain. All rights
| IeserVed.)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-02

cussed and differences adjusted in confer
ence.
Under the commission form of govern
ment while the powers OF the commits
sioners are equal, joint and several
every tub stands on it's own bottom -
and the shifting OF responsibility is impos-
Sible. The mismanaRement OF a depart
ment is promptly laid at the door OF the
derelict commissioner. This knowledge OF
personal responsibility causes each COM
missioner to feel q special pride in the
proper management of his department
realizing. as he must, that merits as we'll
as defects are promptly recognized by the
publici
H. A. Landes, the mayor. who succeed
ed Judge William T. Austin. deceased. is
we'll known In Texas, having for more
than a quarter OF a century been the
senior member Of Wallis Landes & Co.
wholesale merchants and cotton factors
Through his enterprise and conservative
business methods, he has amassed an IN
dependent fortune
He is thoroughly capable to manage the
affairs of a large corporation like the city
Of Galveston, and his patriotism is UNI
questioned.
/. H Kempner. the commissioner of
finance and revenue, while young man,
is a financier of recognized ability He is
the head of a large business concern, the
president of two banks and an active di-
rector in a number of large business en-
terprises. II. c. Lang commissioner of
waterworks and sewerage, is an active
partner in large whOlesaIo- establish
he was one of the water commissioners .
in which department he has taken a great
deal of interest.
The city of Galveston owns its own wa
terworks. which cost $500, COO: also its
own sewer plant. as well as city lighting
plant. V. e. Austin. commissioner OF
streets and public property, never held a
public office before.
The present board has given an admin
istration which has won for Galveston In
some quarters the reputation of being the
hos GOV ac1 aff in, he, TVafk
There have been three elections since
the commission form of government went
into effect. Neither the mayor nor com
missioners ever paid out dollar for cam
paign expenses nor has any employee. sa-
loOnkeeper or gambler been allowed ia
contribute. An organization known as the
City club has shouldered the burdens OF
the campaigns relieving the candidates OF
all worry and annoyance. and the business
men have paid the expense, which at nc
election has exceeded $500.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-02

struction and despair staring us i'm the
face. IL is a question with as OF civic
life or death"
The new charter OF the city did away
with the mayor and board of aldermen,
and in lieu thereof provided for a board
Of five commissioners. one OF them 10 be
designated as mayor, president OF the
board; one as commissioner OF finance
and revenue, one as commissioner of
water works and sewerage. one as COM
missioner OF police and fire and the
other as commissioners OF streets and pub
! lie property.
Each OF these commissioners is now
elected biennialy. and the original board
| IS still IN office. with the exception OF
the mayOr-president. who died a year ago
What the board has accomplished for
the city. under most adverse circum-
stances. has been remarkable The total
| floating indebtedness of the city has
been entirely paid.
The commissioners secured and paid for
the services of a board of three eminent
engineers, which resulted in devising
plans for a great sea wall and far rails
ing the grade of the city. which improve
ments are now being carried out at q
total cost OF 100000
They rebuilt the city hall rebuilt the
water works pumping station; built a
fine engine house and made various re-
pairs. repaved with brick the streets
throughout the entire business section
and built rock and shell roads through
the residence districts.
4hSy PiVNAUSu a idf @S thiCuiI VI u ain
age; extended the sewer system: adjusted
the question of interest on the bonded
debt by obtaining a reduction i'm the rate
for a period OF five years.
They paid off a number Of. old iudg-
ments, inherited from former admins
tratiOns. aggregating S1S.02665. and re-
tired small part OF the bonded debt
The city employees have been paid
promptly in cash and the summer sea-
sons have been passed without borrowing
a dollar All this has been accomplished
without a bond issue or a dollar of in
creased taxation.
The tax rate for the last year is cents
less than it was several years previous to
the storm. Notwithstanding a reduction
| in the city assessment OF $6,700000 under
1900 and prior years and an additional tax
levy OF 40 cents for grade raising bonds
The financing of the grade raising was a
splendid achievement; 81 10000 grade-rais-
ing bonds have been issued. These bonds
are being retired from a state donation