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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
PAUL JONES CEREMONIES.
Conference at Annapolis Today to Ar
range the Plans.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. February 26.-SecTe-
tary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte ar
rived today to confer with Gov. Warfield
Gen. Porter and Admiral Sands as TO the
program for the ceremonies incident to the
firal interment of the body Of Admiral Paul
Jones which will take place in April.
This evening a dinner will be given by
Gov. Warfield at the state executive man
sion In honor of Secretary and Mrs. Bona
parte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
DETECTIVE BUREAU
Broken Up by Arrest OF the Head in
Chicago.

Tho american Independent Detective
Bureau of Chicago has come to q sad
ending. W. B. wiiiowitch, the head Of tins
organization. has been arrested in Chicago,
and. according to reports received by Chief
Wilkfe OF the secret service. - liable to
spend some time behind the bars It APP
pears that for some time WIllowitch has
been carrying on q school OF detectives. .
claiming to teach young men how to be-
cone slcufhe ana guaranteeing positions IN
the United States secret serytce-
The downfall OF WNlow1tch came about
alnaosf aoeideut111y He enfeFpd : Ha1ste1d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Hand Car Run Down; One Man Killed

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN Md, February 26-West-
ern Maryland fast mail train en- route from
Baltimore to Hagerstown today struck a
hand car containing four workmen near
Gettysburg One OF the men was instantly
killed and the other three were injured
The train was run over the Baltimore and
harrisburg division because of a bad
freight wreck on the main line near Pa
tapsco last night.
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Army Engineers Board at Norfolk.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
NORFOLK. Va. February 25-Col- s. s.
Leach of Washington. Capt. c. A. +. Flag
Ter of Wilmington. Del, and Capt @. Z.
Howell of Charleston S. c.. composing the
board OF army engineers who have made
survey for the proposed governmental IN
land waterway from Norfolk to Beaufort
N. c are In session here today formulating
their report. Representative Small or She
first North Carolina district. father OF the
inland water project. Will appear before the
board this afternoon
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Fell Through Hatchway and Killed

NORFOLK, Va. February 26.-Henry j.
Pipi of New Bedford. Mass, steward of the
schooner Loring C. Ballard, from Boston
to Norfolk to load coal. fell through the
hatchway Of the Ballard while that vessel
was at anchor off the Lambelts Point coal
piers here last night and was killed. A
coroners jury rendered a verdict of acct
dental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Men and Women Furloughed,.

About Atty men and women employed in
the bindery at the government printing Of
fee were handed the yellow envelopes this
morning. which contained the announce
ment of their furiough for varying periods.
This reduction. as explained in The Sunday
Star was due to the slaclknese OF work all
of'Vhe reserye work having been exh4aeted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Hadley Off for Oklahoma.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, February 26.-Her-
bert s. Hadley. attorney general Of Mis-
souri,, and Rush C. Lake, assistant attorney
general, left here today for Oklahoma City
to take dispositions for use in the proceed
ings to GUST the Standard OIL and allied
companies from this state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THROUGH BOTH HOUSES.
Railway Investigation Resolution Goes
to the President.

The Senate today concurred in the House
amendment to the speTillman resolu
ton for the investigation of railroads and
their relation to coal and oil producing
The resolution now goes to the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
PIONEER RELIGIOUS WORKER.
Chicago Man Awarded Medal fol
Forty-Four Years Service.

CHICAGO. February 26.-Arthur Dixon.
president of the Dixon Transfer Company,
was awarded a gold medal yesterday for
forty-four years continuous attendance at
the Sunday school of the First Methodist
Episcopal Church.
For forty years Mr.. Dixon has been a
teacher OF what Is known as the Strangers
Class at the Sunday school. 1t is Bible
class of young men. In that time he has
taught some of the now prominent men OF
Chicago His former pupils are scattered
all over the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
POISON SQUAD DISCUSSED.
Dr. Wiley Tells of His Experiments
With Food Personalities.

Dr. II. w. Wiley's experiments in feeding
young men on diet In which personalities
and adulterants formed an important part
were discussed at length today by the
House committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. before which DR.. Wiley appeared
to discuss pure food legislation.
Dr. Wiley said the results of experiments
he has made with benzoic acid have not
been compiled fully. but that he knows the
effects of salicylic acid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
National RACQUET Tourney.

BOSTON, February 26.-New York was
matched against Boston for championship
honors In the final round today of the
American National Racquet tournament at
the Boston Athletic Association. New
York was represented by Payne Whitney
and Boston by Percy d. Haughton. The
latter won his way to the final round by
defeating last years champion, Lawrence
Waterbury Of New York. Whitney went
to the final round by outplaying II. ID.
Scott OF this city. after spirited contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26

RICHMOND. Va, February 2s.-A. NJ.
Tyler, one OF the dismissed clerks OF the
state corporation commission, who was
investigation of the commission. which be-
gins this afternoon. has sent q letter to
Chairman Byrd saying he viii not attend
tho hearing He b nov out Of the state.
and says Ne cannot negiect his business to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Russian Minister Resigned.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 2s.-M. A.
De Speyer the Russian minister at Tehe-
ran. Persia, has been relieved of his post
on the ground of Ill health.
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$500, 900 Fire at Buffalo.

SpcclhI DtBPatch % Inc SfAr
BUFFALO, N. z, February 26-Efre de-
stroyed the warehouse and assembling
room of the George N Pierce Company.
automobile and bicycle manufacturers. at
"A and 70 Main street, about midnight last
night The main store OF the company fur
ther up the street was not DESTROYED. The
damage Will amount to about 100000. fully
covered by insurance.
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Proposed Ship Canal.

After District business had been disposed
of today the House of Representatives took
up the bill to incorporate the Lake Erie
and Ohio Ship Canal Company by vote OF
IS6 to CT.
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GOLFERS WILLING
TO PAY THE COSTS
In the Prosecution of Col. Mann
of Town Topics.
TO REIMBURSE THE CITY
Methods Employed to Perfect the
Case.
TO RESENT ALLEGED ISLANDER
Office Opened by Collier and Men
Regularly Employed to Run
Down Information.
TO REIMBURSE THE CITY
TO RESENT ALLEGED ISLANDER

NEW YORK, February 2S.-Robert J. Col
lier. publisher of Golfers Weekly. went on
the witness stand today in the hearing of
Col. William D. Mann. editor of Town
Topics, on a charge of perjury. This
charge grew out of the sensational libel
suit brought recently against Norman Hap
good, editor of Golfers Weekly, and
which was decided for-.Mr. Hapgood. Mr..
Collier said that he and his father. Peter
F.. Collier. expect to pay the expenses of
the prosecution of Col. Mann,
Would it surprise you to know that this
proceeding will cost you more than 500.
000?" asked Mr.. Littleton, counsel for Col.
Mann.
mo, would not be surprised. We
wouldn't mind if 1t cost twice that amount,
answered the witness.
To Reimburse the City.
Mr. Collier said he expected to reimburse
the city through the district attorneys Of
flee for all the money spent for handwrit-
ing experts and other witnesses.
His paper began its attacks on Col Mann
in 1904. he said. following the publicatf ton in
Town Topics of an article rejecting on the
private life and social career of mis- father
p. F. Collier. He said also that ever since
that article appeared he and his father had
been waiting for the opportunity which was
furnished last summer by the arrest of
Charles Able on charge of attempting 10
blackmail Edwin c. Post. broker.
Mr.. Collier said that since he began ac-
lively following up charges against Col.
Mann ne has had for his purpose al Office
at ~ Broadway, separate from the Office of
Golfers Weekly. He testified also that he
has been paying Charles Stokes Wayne,
former managing editor of Town Topics,
and Moses L. Wooster. the agent for Fads
and Fancies. salaries of 500 weekly for
their services in connection with the Mann
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
Burning Schooner Sunk to Save Cargo

NORFOLK. Va, February 26 = The
schooner John Howard. Capt. Morse. from
Wilcox wharf. James river. Va, to Ports
mouth, Va, with bed straw In bales, caught
fire at Parier's wharf in Portsmouth today.
and to save the vessel and her cargo she
was sunk in the Elizabeth river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-26
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Commissioners mcfarland Be-
fore House Subcommittee.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATION
Reorganization Bills Propose Revolu-
tionary Action.
URGES COMMISSIONERS BILL
Which Increases Salaries Of the
Teachers-Says He Believes It
is Wish of the People.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATION
URGES COMMISSIONERS Bill

Commissioner mcfarland. President Need
ham of George Washington University. Su-
perintendent of Schools Stuart and Edwin
II. Tucker, president of the Northeast Cit
liens Association. were heard today by the
subcommittee of the House District COM
mittee which has charge of the various
bills introduced In this session affecting the
public school system OF the city.
Commissioner mcfarland began by say
ing that besides the Commissioners bill in
troduced by Chairman Babcock. to increase
the salaries and provide for the promotion
of teachers. six other bills before the COM
mittee were introduced BY three men.
Messrs. Olcott and Goulden of New York
and Foster of Vermont, and that the Com
missioners hoped that the committee would
find time TO read their reports these bills
in detail. The Olcott bill does not provide
for radical changes. but its propositions.
apart from an increase in the membership
of the board OF education from seven to
nine, against the better practice every
where of reducing the membership of
boards of education, and the proposition to
abolish compensation of the board which
can he handled in an appropriation bill, are
matters of detail which Should be handled
by the board of education under the gem
eral powers conferred upon 1t ny Congress
He pointed out that one of the sugges-
tons, namely, that the meeting of the
board should be open to the public. Sug-
geStion not heretofore made. had been
already adopted by the board. He said
that it was quite possible for the board to
make other changes suggested in the DIFF
ferent bills if it was shown to be desirable
to do SO in matters of administration and
otb
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Fundamental Objection.

blHeTWlSe.
Fundamental Objection.
'frhe fundamental objection of the Com
missioners,' Mr.. Mcfarland said ito the
reorganization proposition in the Goulden
and Foster bills and | believe the Com
missioners have the support OF the COM
munity in this objection, is that they pro-
pose the revolutionary action of taking the
public school system away from the gov
eminent and people of the District of Co
lumbia and putting it under the national
government. Historically. he said, the pub
lie schools here have always been pecu-
liarly under the control of our own peo-
pie. They were founded, not by Congress,
but by the people. They were maintained
bv the people, entirely, until 1878, when
Congress began to pay one-half the cost.
under the organic act, which provided,
however. for two civil Commissioners, who
had not claimed residence elsewhere for
three years, and who have since appointed
the board of school trustees and it's sue
cessor, the board of education. and so rep
resentipg the people have continued their
voice in the administration Of their public
schools.
This is the most important interest of our
people. one-sxsh of our population and
that the most precious to our homes, Is in
the public schools, and the general opinion
is strongly against giving up this measure
OF Self-goyernment. Moreover, the public
opinion of the District, as expressed in the
resolutions of its different citizens organi-
cations. so intelligent and 50 active, Is as
strongly opposed to the reorganization
schemes as 1t is strongly in favor of the
Commissioners bill for the increase OF
salaries in justice to the public schools and
to the teachers. In 1889 and 1900 the citi-
zens generally desired a change They said
so. and the change mas made by Congress.
Rightly wrongly the fathers and moth
ers, taxpayers. thought that the then super
intendent of schools had too much power
and was using It to the practical disadvan-
tage of the curriculum. and Congress pro-
vlded the present system. with an executive
board of education smaller in number, rdIr-
resenting the whole District and not split
up into representatives of eleven divisions,
as the old board of school trustees. Tho
people are satisfied with that system be-
cause it has worked well, as the results
show"
D,oaonf Rna,cd nf Ed,,nof
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13

progress in Brewton for the past week has pulled up stakes and moved on to Prattviile. No one was killed during it's stay here, but several were pretty badly bruised up, and one man danger ously cut in several places. The Brew ton volunteer fire department received about $40 as its per cent. of the re- ceipts.
 The old Rankin residence on St. Jo- seph Avenue. in front of the depot, Is being torn down and thingb are put in readiness for the erection of the new two-s story postofice building. The building will be built of cement blocks, a machine for making which has been ordered and will soon arrive.
 The officers are getting ready for the regular spring term of the Circuit Court for Escambia county, which con venes on the 26th of this month. There Is a large criminal docket to be dis posed of, including two murder cases, one of which has now been on the docket over a year.
 Rev. NJ. W. Gordon. pastor of the Brewton Baptist church. left today for Atlanta where he will attend the Bible Convention which meets there this week, and will be absent about ten days. Rev c. W. McRae of Atmore will i'll Mfr. Gordon's pulpit next Sun day night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13

Problem" He sketched the dificulties that lie in the way of the successful building and operation of the canal. denied the report that the trans1conti- mental railroads have been working against the building of the canal across the isthmus. and added:
 In large measure. the English are about to anticipate the future bene- fits of the construction of the Pana- ma Canal. and give immediate results, pending its accomplishment with a strong probability of being able to re- tain the trade if once secured refer to the railroad transportatio nfaciIities which are about to be completed in the interests of British capitalists. across the isthmus of Tehauntepec, a distance of about 176 miles. This railroad is be- Ing constructed in a most substantial manner. provided with the very best facilities. equipment. etc, In order to handle large amount of traffic at the minimum cost per ton. Modern ma chinery and methods will enable this railroad to conduct a profitable busi- ness at rate of not to exceed s2 n ton from shiphold to shiphold: and with the best modern loading and unloading facilities, proper whaFves, warehouses. and harbor terminals, the time from snip to ship should not exceed an aver age of two days.
 The advantages of Tehuantepec ovor the suez and Panama routes in The saving of money and time, make if seif-evident that in the years that will alapse before the compilation of fba Panama Canal. our British cousins win undoubtedly build up a large and profI- table business, which 1t will be difH- cut thereafter to divert to the Pan- anna route.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13
Well Known Salesman Expires A
 Eufou Eprfn0s.

Well Known Salesman Expires At
 Union Springs.
 News was received in the city yes terday of the leath nf q. w. Baber. n well known citizen, who died early yes terday morning at the home of his bro- ther. ]. T. Baber. in Union Springs
 MT. Baber had been in DOT health for sometime and he had only recently re- tired from the road as travelling salesman A short time ago he was seized with violent attack at Opelika. but he recovered shortly thereafter and he had decided to go on Western trip with his only son, Lee Scott Baber, who himself recently resigned posi- tion in the police department to accom- pany his father.
 MT. Baber was seized with another violent spell last Saturday at the home of his brother in Union Springs. His condition grew steadily worse until death came. His son and his brother were with him when the end approach ed.
 MT. Baber was 56 years old and rla- tive of Union Springs, although for about twenty-five years past. he had called Montgomery his home. He had wide circle of friends and he was acquainted, not only in Alabama, but also in many other Southern States. He was popular among large class Of ci- tizens and his death will be keenly felt.
 He is survived by his son and one brother who resides in Union Springs
 The funeral of MT, Baber will take place in Union Springs at Il o'clock this morning Interment will be made in the family burial ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13
DOCTOR CURED
 OF ECZEMA
Maryland Physician Cures Himself of Eczema with Cuticura Remedies. Prescribes Them and Has Cured Many Gases Where Other Formulas Have Failed -Dr. Fisher Says:
CUTICURA REMEDIES
 POSSESS TRUE MERIT

My face was afflicted with eczema in the year 1897. I used the Cuticura Remedies, and was entirely cured. I am practicing physician and very often prescribe Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap in cases of eczema, and they have cured where other formulas have failed. l am not in the habit Of endorsing patent medicines, but when I find remedies possessing true merit, such as the Cuticura Remedies do, am broad-minded enough to proclaim their virtues to the world. I have been prac- ticing medicine for sixteen years, and must say I find your Remedies A No. 1. You are at liberty to publish this letter, or any part of it. Iremain, very truly yours, G. M. Fisher, M. D., Big Pool, Md, May 24, Io05."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13
RENEWAL BONDS.
The Governor of Alabama Offers Sy,-
 4S7, 600 in Bonds to the People.

The G0yernOP 0I AIabama Omer@ SSy~
 4S7, 500 in Bonds to the People.
 Bonds to be renewed: Classes A and B. aggregating $7,437.s00. maturing Ju- ly 1st 1906.
 Character of bonds: Fifty-year bonds. In denominations of either $500 or $1.o00, said bonds to be coupon or registered, at the option of bidder; in- terest payable annually. If regis tered bonds. in Montgomery. Alabama and if coupon bonds in New York City. Bids for entire issue, or any part there of, not less than $1,000, are Invited up- on the following terms;
 1. Upon bonds bearing 1-2 per cent per annum;
 2. Upon bonds bearing per cent. per annum.
 A certified check, payable to the or- der of the Governor of Alabama, for five per cent. of the amount bid must accompany each bid. For the bids that are accepted, other security, approved by the Governor, may be substituted for the certified check. The certified check accompanying rejected bids will be returned. with notice of rejection. The i've per cent of each accepted bid with terms of his bid, be forfeited to the State
 The entire amount of each accepted bid, or so much as may remain unpaid must be paid in lawful money of the United States, or in lieu thereof an equal amount of Alabama bonds which are being refunded--sixty days before the maturity of the present bonds. into such depository as may be designated by the Governor, or in lieu of the above designated payment, such guar anty as the Governor may approve.
 No bid offering less than par will be considered. The State reserves the right to retire present bonds to an amount not exceeding $600,000. Bids will be received at the Governors of flee at Montgomery until 12 o'clock M, Thursday. March 18th, 1906, and will he opened immediately. Notice of ac- ceptance or rejection will be given each bidder by letter mailed in Mont romery, not later than March 20. 1906. Envelopes containing bids must be addressed to the Governor of Alabama, and have conspicuously written there- on. ''Bids for Renewal Bonds, State of Alabama" The State reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For further information. apply to the Gov ernor of Alabama.
 William D. Jelks. tu-sat Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13
FURNITURE FACTORY
PROSPECTS FOR NEW INDUSTRY IN
 SELMA.
Company win, It IS Snid. Invest About ss25,000 In Piant--Pair Found
 Guilty Of Larceny.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma. March lZ.
 In the near future Selma may num- Der among her misunderstanding indus tries a. furniture fsctory. Such is said to be the intention> of a large concern which now has the question under consideration and which in few weeks will begin a large business in a town that is close neighbor to this city. The matter Is oniy hearsay, but 1t is said that if a furniture factory is not decided upon the concern will probably start large sash and screen door plant.
 A location has already been selected by those who have the matter under consideration. The location is said to be in the eastern part of the city and Is close enough to all of the railroads for ample and easy shipping facilities.
 The plant will be worked in con- junction with large lumber plant which the company is building within a short distance of this city and which will be operated by Michigan capital. This saw mill will begin operation within short while and although there is an ample market to dispose of all of the lumber the owners are disposed to put some finished product upon the market.
 To erect a furniture factory in this city would mean the expenditure of about $25.00o. After the factory had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-13
FITTs AT oENTREvnLE.
Candidate Delivers Address at the Cap-
 itOl of Bibb.

itOl of Bibb.
 CentreVille, March 12.-(Special)- Circuit Court was called this morning and the business of the third week was taken up.
 The case of the State vs. Will Full Ter, a white man charged with murder in the first degree. was called. The State announced ready for trial, but the defendant asked for continuance on account of absence of witnesses. The State demanded a showing made for the absent witnesses and 1t was so ordered by the court. The showing was made and admitted ey the State and the case went to trial The case will probably consume three days.
 This morning Hon. w. c. Fitts, candidate for alternate Senator of the United States, spoke to a good crowd at the court house in interest of his candidacy. His speech was generally applauded He said nothing but nice things of the other candidates for this position. His speech was an able effort He left this afternoon to be present at the meeting of the State Executive Committee tomorrow.
 The people here are much interested in the meeting of the State Executive Committee tomorrow.
 The local candidates in this county have been very active during this term of the court.