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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
DISCUSSED BY SENATE


In the Senate late this afternoon the bill
prohibiting employment of children under
fourteen years of age In the District of
Columbia was called up by Senator Dubois,
and on his motion. in spite OF opposition,
II was taken up for consideration. This Is
the bill which passed the House last April
and for which q substitute was offered by
the Senate COMMITTEES on the District OF
Columbia. The Senate substitute. which
has been published heretofore In The star.
was the measure under confederation.
Senator Scott of West Virginia opposed
the bill. He said that many boy was
under sixteen years OF age and to con-
tribute to the support OF his family. He
himself had been such boy and knew
what 1t meant. He said that the schools
to take care Of the children who are free
to go to school and who wants to go to
school. He did not see what would be-
come OF the children who would be turned
out of their employment by this bill and
for whom no room could be found in the
public schools. He was afraid they would
become idlers on the streets.
Senator Scott related a number Of cases
which had come under his own experience
Of children who had been forced to work
in their youth and attended night schools.
He. Scott. said his attention had been
which " writer G had described s the alleged
condition Of children in glass factories. de-
plotting their emaciated FORMS sunken eyes
and blistered hands and fingers. He said
that 1t was all stuff There was a good
deal of preaching going on around about
the country on reform and morals and hon.
esty, etc., and he was sure that this maya
zine writer had not been in glass factory.
He drew a growing picture Of the boys
who worked in his own glass factory. say
ing they were a happy lot, always ready to
play leap frog and sing songs.
Senator Lodge spoke in advocacy Of the
bill He doubted the statement of Senator
Scott that the schools Of the District Of Co
lumbia were unable to take care OF the chill
dren and was skeptical of the argument
that II the children were turned out OF en-
ployment they would become idlers
Senator Bacon gave notice Of an amend
ment he would offer. fixing the minimum
age for the employment at twelve years.
instead of fourteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
OVER SIXTEEN MILLION PUPILS.
Report Of tho Commissioner Of Edu-
cation.

Elmer Ellsworth Brown, United States
commissioner Of education. In his annual
report to the Secretary Of the Interior.
says that during the year 1905 208 per cent
OF tho total population Of the United States
was IN the common schools. or, In other
words. 16. ,Oe7 pupils ,c,.l'>, q.
IT tho estimates OF total population are
correct" says Commissioner Brown, this
percentage has been slightly declining
within the past five years. 1t should be
noted that even the slight apparent de-
crease Of the past five years relates only to
the ratio of school enrolment to total pop
ulation. The actual enrolment in the
was 6.sG1 .522 In 1900 1t had reached 49,
500, ITO, and there has been a substantial
increase each year since then. up to. the
total for 1905. as given above"
The average daily attendance, too, and
the percentage of total number enrolled
who are in average daily attendance have
both continued to advance. The average
number Of days attended by each pupil en-.
the school term was 1903 days. This is the
first time that this item has passed the 150
mark. the longest average term previously
reported having been that of the year
1904. which was 1467.
The entire value OF schoo! property in
creased from $342. 531, 791 in 1890 to $780,.
1880 In 1905.
The rapid increase in the number of stu
dents receiving secondary instruction il
also maintained. the increase Of such stu
dents in public institutions being still far
in excess Of the increase for the same year
in private Institutions. Seyenty-eight per
cent of the entire number of secondary
students were enrolled in public high
schools, an increase over the year 1904 OF
q fraction above ! per cent Secondary
students now number q little more than I
per cent Of the entire population. The num-
Der Of students studying Latin In public
high schools increased in the year from
323.028 to S41.4S. The percentage Of stu
dents studying Latin to the whole number
enrolled shows fractional decrease. but
Is still over one-half Of that total, being
5O21
The number Of students studying Greek
in public high schools declined from II, 158
in 1904 to 10,O02 In 1905. The value of the
school property Of the high schools Of the
United States showed an increase in the
same year Of nearly $4,000. 600, reaching
the sum Of STA. 000, OO0 That Of private
schools Of the same grade advanced from
about SO. 0o0, 600 to about $4,000, 900.
The usual increase in the number of both
men and women in universities and other
institutions Of higher education was main
tanned. The value of property owned by
the universities, colleges and Neurological
schools Of the country was reported at
$514. 840.4 12, an increase of nearly $780,
OOO, 600
A great advance II noted in the number
of cities reporting manual training, from
3S1 In the year 1904 to 40 in the year 1905,
together with an increase of over 5000 In
the number of pupils reported In schools Of
this class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
PROHIBITS ROLLER SKATING.
Order Soon to Be Issued by the Com
missioners.

An order will be promulgated. It Is said.
some time this week by the commissioners
prohibiting roller skating on the sidewalks
throughout the city. Many complaints have
been filed with the Commissioners. and the
police by citizens protesting against the
skaters obstructing the sidewalks. 1t was
pointed out by some that this practice is
not only a nuisance. but is dangerous. and
several persons have sustained injuries
either by being knocked down or run into.
When the matter was referred to MAJ.
Sylvester by the Commissioners, several
weeks ago. he reported that there Is no reg
ulation at present to prevent this prac-
tice and suggested that the adoption Of such
regulation would be in the interest of the
general public. The Commissioners then
referred the matter to the corporation
counsel for q decision. and ne reported to
them this morning that there IL no legal OBJ
lection to the PRONUNCIATION Of q reason
able police regulation prohibiting this OBJ
struction, and 1t will be upon this report
that the Commissioners will promulgate an
order prohibiting skating ON sidewalks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued By Inspector
Ashford today a. foilows:
To Martin n. Bray. for three two-sfory
brick dwellings at 1887 to 1441 East Capitol
street; architect. William 8. Attard: build
er. Martin H Bray: estimated cost. $4,000.
To the Epiphany Church Home. for one
six-story ONCE building At 1307-l8oo q
street northwest: architect. Robert Stead
builders. Richardson q Burgess. Inc; esti-
mated cost. $4,000.
To H. R. Norton, for two two-story
frame buildings at 14l4-l418 1st street
southwest: builder, W. q. Mooney; esti-
mated cost, el.00e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICT-
MHMT FOR MURDER.

Special Ccsfespcndence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, December 10, 1905
The regular grand jury, summoned by
Judge Louis C. Barley, met in the Corpor-
alton court this morning. at IL o'clock, and
early this afternoon returned indictments
against George Midget. alias William john
son. colored. for the murder Of Charles T.
Smith. and Frank Minor. alias Frank Rob
inson. colored. for feloniousiy assauiting.
with intent to KILL Policeman A J. Nichol-
SON Mr.. W. b. amoot was foreman OF the
jury.
When the Jury convened the usual charge
was delivered by Judge Barley, who In
formed the jury that q brutal and deplor-
able murder had been committed In the city
recently and instructed the members to In
vestigate the same and present the indlct-
ments.
The jury was composed OF Messrs. Joseph
F. Rodgers DE Wilton Aitcheson. w. A.
Balm, H. Kirk jr., A s. Doniphan. John w.
L. Allen. John p. Robinson and Samuel L.
Monroe.
The murder of Smith occurred opposite
the old fair grounds the night Of October
just previous to the murder murderous
assault was committed on Policeman Mich
olson by Robinson on the fair grounds.
The police have 50 far been unable to APP
|
Appeal for New Trial.
Attorney James E Clements left this
morning for Richmond to present to the
court Of appeals an application for Q writ
Of error in the case Of Joseph Thomas. alias
John Wright, colored, who is sentenced to
se hanged Friday next for criminal as
sault. Unless the writ is granted Wright
Will be executed at Alexandria county be-
tween the hours Of o'clock and noon.
AS stated in yesterdays Star, all arrange
ments for the hanging have been COM
the county are inclined to believe that the
decision OF the circuit court for the county
will be upheld.
Pastor Accepts Call
Rev. Joseph R. SEWER. pastor Of the Third
Presbyterian Church. Lynchburg. Va. has
accepted cali issued by the congregation
Of the Second Presbyterian Church Of this
city to accept the pastorate Of that church.
A telegram announcing his acceptance was
read to the congregation yesterday morn
ing by Moderator A. G. Uhler. Rev. Mr..
Of the local church January /, 1907.
The entire fire department was called
out shortly before noon yesterday morning
by q fire in q chimney in house on Oro-
The fire was extinguished before tho ar
rival of the fire department.
The stockholders Of the Standard Brick
Company OF Washington held their annual
/ meeting at noon today at the law offices
Of James B. Cation Sons and elected the
following directors to serve for the ensu-
ing year: Park Agnew. Theodore L. Hol-
brook. Fred Mertens. VIM. A. Richards.
Walter q. Rogers, VIM. T. Walker and
Henry p West.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Joseph H. Gordon. who was burned to
death Saturday night last at the homo OF
Mr.. John Marcher. Del Ray. Alexandra
county, will occur tomorrow from Riley
undertaking establishment. Washington.
The interment will be at Arlington ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
Poor-Patd College Professors.
rom Tie New York Evening Post.

The hitter cry OF the iii-paid college pro-
fessoT II filing the land. In report after
report Of university presidents the unhappy
lot OF the occupants OF professional chairs
who have been. compelled to see the bills
OF prosperity 50 on mounting while salaries
remain stationary. has been pictured and
appeals for relief made to generous alumni
From the point OF Wow OF organised labor
the cause Of the trouble u a. clear n me
remedy II afmple. College professors have
no unions. They neither keep down the
number OF apprentices nor shut out ''scabs
competitors. We sometimes hear Of coli
lego students going on strike-for this u
what Q student rebellion really is-but
the hard-wcrking professors on small wages
never nail up the recitations rooms or
urer.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
The 0ptimist.
From the Providence Tribune.

Addressing himself to body of so-called
educators assembled last week in Boston, a
social philosopher who has made a name for
himself described an optimist as "a man
who expects to find two heads on every
penny" The disposition to say the smart
thing at the expense Of the truth or re-
gardless Of truth is not new. but OF late It
seems to be becoming more and moro Q
habit with people Of education who pre-
sumo to enlighten and instruct others. The
optimist may be thoroughly impractical. but
he is not necessarily SO; certainly, he does
not always expect to find two heads on
every penny. even in the fgurative sense.
As rule. he Is rather Indifferent to PEN
MES and details Of all kinds. But. for the
most part. he is useful member Of So
standards, he Is q success or failure, the
influence he Yields Is. On the whole. an In
fiuenee for good and not to be despised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
Gen. Carter Here on a VISIT.

Brig. Gen. W. II. Carter. commanding
the Department OF the Lakes. with head
quarters at Chicago, In on q visit to this
city on private business. Since his relief
from duty at the War Department. sew
eral years ago. Gen Carter has held I'M
portant commands In the Philippines and
In the west. He has gained In health and
strength and II stouter than when he left
here. HA . at the ShOreham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
DEATH OF WILLIAM n. YERKES.
Prominent Resident Of Washington
Paasas urax -

Death claimed another longtime and
prominent business man of the District to-
day when Mr.. William H. Yerkes. until re-
Gently local manager of the American Ice
Company, passed away at the George
Washington University Hospital at II
O. o'clock this forenoon. .: The fmmeuiate
CAUSE Of death was pronounced to be heart
failure following an illness of about two
weeks, - 80 .->s,,za.
Mr. Yerkes was prominently identified
with the Board of Trade and the Grand
Army of the Republic, having been MEM
Der of Lincoln Post of this city for many
years. He had always manifested an ac-
tive interest in all movements for the bet
terinent and upbuilding of the city. and
was considered a man Of rare judgment
and splendid executive ability.
He was born about sixty-three years ago
at Davisville, Bucks county. Pa, and came
war as member of the 9th Pennsylva-
MIA Volunteer Infantry. He served with
honor in all the hard-fought battles In
which the Army of the Potomac partici-
pated until the sangunary battle OF An
tietam, where he lost his right leg. After
leaving the military hospital IN this CITY
he entered the commissary department. and
there served the government until the close
of hostilities.
Soon after the close of the war Mr.. Yerkes
entered the Ice business here. and for
thirty-two years was the manager OF the
Independent Ice Company. Later he be-
came connected with the American Ice
Company.
Matthews Of Boylestown, Pa, and eight
children survive him. Three Of his daugh-
tiers are married-Mrs. Reed Macgill. Mrs.
g. NJ Boyer and Mrs: Bertram Walker OF
Herndon. Va. His other children are Mr
William H. Yerkes, jr.. Mr.. A. w. and
Joseph D. Yerkes and the Misses Emma and
Marion Yerkes.
The family residence is at go g street
southwest, from whence the funeral Will
take place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
Discoveries In Syria.

Announcement 10 made that Dr. Howard
Crosby Butler Of Princeton University will
lecture on Recent Discoveries in Syria"
In the Hubbard Memorial Hail. 10th and NJ
streets. tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O o'clock,
under the auspices Of the Washington So
ciety OF the Archaeological Institute Of
America. The lecture will be illustrated by
stereoptican views. Admission will be by
card
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
FOB ANNUAL ELEcrx%N.
Second Corps Association, Army Of the
Potomac, to Meet.

The annual election Of officers Of the
Second Corps Association. Army Of the
Potomaa, for the ensuing year is an
nouneed to occur the 9th proximo
at 1907 + street northwest. Like all
veteran soldier organizations Of the civil
war. this society suffers a certain percentage
Of loss each year through natural causes
and all soldiers who at any time served
in the old I'd Corps have been invited to
attend the meeting. all OF whom are ex:
pected to be present at the annual reunion
and banquet the 18th Of March, The mem
beers Of the 3D. Corpa It Is stated, are also
eligible in the Second Corps Association, q
portion Of the Sd having been merged with
the I'd In the last years Of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
MORE INFORMATION WANTED.
Senate Passes Resolution Regarding
Dismissed Soldiers.

At the instance Of Senator Culberson. the
Senate today agreed to a resolution direct
ing the Secretary of War to furnish the
Senate information az to whether the three
companies Of negro troops Of the 18th In
fantry had ever been involved in any riot,
raid or other disturbance prior to the
Brownsville. Texas. affair Of last August.
Full details are asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

From the Rochester Dsmsemt.
Gradually the patronage in the hands OF
members of Congress- has been Withdrawn
from their control Having only the
fourth-class postmaster left to them to
appoint. II L. not reasonable to think the
party leaders In Congress viii consent to
transfer the postal service to private
syndicate on any terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
cardozo Hearing Resumed

Arguments Of counsel In the Cardoza
mandamus case were begun at late hour
this afternoon In Circuit Court No. I be-
fore Justice Anderson. Mrs. HIN, Dr.. At
wood. Mr.. Coz and Prof. Evermann Of the
board Of education arrived after the hear
ing was resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

Pensions on the Senate Calendar.
A large number Of privats pension bfils
were placed on the Senate calendar. with
favorable reports from the pensions com.
mtttee. a. the nrst Senate business today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

The census bureau today issued a bull
letin showing the total amount Of cotton
Of the crop OF 1865 ginned to December i.
to have been 10020.445 bales, countinT
round bales q. half bales. The total num-
ber Of gtnneries in operation d giyen a,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

From the Baltimore American.
CarneEfe's only rival n now getting busy
His speciality IL filling stockings instead Of
founding libraries,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

Secretary Root who has been In New
York for several days past. resumed This
duties at the atata Department this morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

Proposed to Adjourn December 90.
Representative Payne Of New York today
introduced joint resolution providing Tor
the adjournment Of Congress for the Christ
mas ho!idays on December 20 and its re-
assembling on January s, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10

Several years ago. Mrs. Bradley states,
Ars. Adams was at Salt Lake. and while
sass was there the former senator figured
IN an exciting episode. Mrs. Bradley says
chr knew later that he correspondent with
A1rs- Adams. and she came here after she
1eamed of his reported appointment With
Ma Adams In New York.
Attorneys Leekie q Fulton counsel for
Mrs. Bradley. spent considerable time at
TIE house Of detention yesterday conyersing
Wafk their client. Mrs. Bradley was re-
Assed from the first precinct to the house
81 detention about 10 o'clock yesterday
ynnrning Attorney Leckie accompanied
her from the station to the house OF de-
tesnon. The cab In which she rode, the
yossce that Is used by the house Of deten-
alsa passed by the White House, and Mrs
Bradley made a pleasant inquiry about the
bGRding. saying she had had the pleasure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-10
Not Taken Into Court.

refusal on the part Of the man to make
good his alleged promise OF marriage.
Not Taken Into Court.
On account OF the precarious condition OF
former Senator Arthur Brown no specific
tbs Police Court today. and she il at the
House Of Detention.
Assistant United States Attorney Ralph
Given stated today that he would not fix
bond IN the case even should application for
the same be made. Should the legal repre-.
sentatiyes Of the defendant desire 10 pro-
cure her release on bond. It was statSd, mo-
ton must be made In open court. Mr.. Given
added that he WIN oppose the release OF
Mrs. Bradley while the condition Of the pa
tent fs rega-ded - serious.
should MI. Brown i've until tomorrow II
- expected charge Of assault to kill will
| % nied against Mrs. Bradley, and the pros-
ecuting attorney VIII Ask that she be com
mit.ed % ~ Without bond untn the out
come OF the Injuries are definitely known.
Hiss Alice Brown. dankhter Of the patient,
y stopping 81 the Ebbitt House. She
reached here yesterday afternoon and went
Directly 10 the hospital. where she was
permitted to zee her father for . few min
utes.
When Star reporter called at the En-
bitf House today Miss Brown at flrst begged
to be excused from an interview, but si,e
! subsequently, stated her desire 70 answer
m allegation contained In one OF the dis
patches from Salt Lake City to the effect
from Senator Brown. had threatened hia
| life and had drawn q revolver on him.
| That Is absolutely not true" Miss
Brown said. for my mother Is not that
kind OF woman. She never made an at
tempt on my fathers life nor did she make
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-10

Old papers for sale at the Daily
Press Office at 10 cents per hundred.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-10
Thursday, August 9, 1906.
Arrived.

Steamer Gulf of Ancud (Br..) Fox.
worthy. Port lngiis-To White Oak
Coal Company for bunker coal.
Steamer Anna tAus..) Suttora. Bos.
ton-To Chesapeake & Ohio Coal
Agency Company for bunker coal.
Steamer Dorchester Johnson, Bal
timore-TO Merchants G. Miners
Transportation Company with pas.
sengcrs and merchandise.
Steamer Nantucket. N!ckergon:
Boston and Norfolk-To Merchants &
Miners Transportation Company witt,
passengers and merchandise.
Steamer Powhatan. Ryan, Provi
dencc and Norfolk-To Merchants &.
Miners Transportation Company with
passengers and merchandise.
Steamer Princess Anne, Taplcy.
New York and Norfolk-To Old DO.
minion Steamship Company with pas.
sengers and merchandise.
Steamer George w Clyde. O'Neil,
Philadelphia and Norfoll-To Clyde
Steamship Company with merchand-
ise
Schooner Baker Palmer, Smeed.
Boston--To White Oak Coal Company
in ballast.
Barge Upton. from Boston-'ro
Berwind White Coal Company In
ballast.
Barge George Moon. from Provi.
uence-To c. II. Arnal in ballast.
Sailed.
Steamers: Simonside (Br..) Rob.
son, Havana and Matanzas: Cuff OF
Amend tBr.) I'oxworthy. I.andskorna;
Tloga Br.) Macdonald, New Or.
leans; Bay State. Peterson, Provi-
dence Monroe. Hulphers, Norfolk
and New York: Powhatan. Ryan. Bal
timore; Nantucket. Nickerson. Balti.
more; Dorchester. Johnson, Norfolk
and Providence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-10

National Spring, tho strongest
spring made former price, 5000.
August sale nH m
price ,SS,sSeb
Refrigerator Oncfonrlh Off on
every refrigerator In tho store.
$1,000 Solid Opal Glass Refrig.
sale price sA"'' Sl12.GC
$4,000 Opal l.incd Refrigerator.
August sale Oyr M
sal.oo sideboard top with .porce.
,nii water tank, white onnmclpd
hacd, August ON m
sale price .. d i0,UU
Porch Rockers Suites. settoes
ana Swings. Dnc.third off
At $500, Regularly $4,000.
iwo-'hch continuous post with
shaped swell foot end.
IRON WOVEN WIRE SPRINGS.
$2,15 regularly $3.50.
1886, regularly $500.
$4.95, regularly $3.50.
IRON BEDS
At !$1,ss, Regularly $3.50.
shaped top all sizes.
AT $3.95. Regularly 5000.
At $SI5. Regularly $1,000.
brass knobs
BEDDING AND SPRINGS.
$7.45, Regularly $1,000.
cotton elastic fell mattress, mndo
up In fancy ticking.
$500, Regularly $780,
Black horse hair drawing mat.
lress, made up ina. G.. a. itching:
iolty lbs, full size.