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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
"Pianism," Yesterday and Today.

Joseph Sohn In Forum.
When we gaze upon grand piano of to-
day and compare 1t with its predecessor OF
1850. or even of 1915, we cannot but ad-
mire the long list of improvements and ad-
ditions which have been made to perfect Its
FORM to increase its tone and sorority and
to facilitate its action. AS regards strength
and durability, also, the plano of today is
truly a giant as compared with its earlier
predecessors. Yet, In some of the most i'm
portant particulars but little progress has
been made, despite considerable experiment
tatfon. Now. wherein lies the deficiency?
The sonatas Of Beethoven are In many
respects miniature symphonies orchestrally
conceived. Under the hands of a Liszt, a
Tausig or a Rubinstein. even the mechani-
cal imperfections of the instrument were IN
some respects overcome. 80 great was the
genius of these men. Under the spell OF
Rubinstein's playing, notes were absolutely
forgotten; and even single tones-and that
not always In rapid but also In slow move
ments-were SO admirably blended into
phrases that the sound OF a single c sharp
or B fat for example. never even suggest
ed Itself. These men aimed aat what the
Germans would appropriately designate as
gesammte-effekte general tohal effects).
The artists mentioned succeeded In con-
yerting the plano into an orchestra Even
the compositions of Chopin, though by no
means entitled to the classification OF or
chestral. generally demand tone almost
vocal in its fullness. and a close connection
between notes and chords akin to that pro-
duced by the voice or violin. Now. this
fullness and roundness of tone and the
power of sustaining 1t in equal volume or
diminishing It at pfeasure-true essentials,
as we have here seen. of all pianoforte COM
positions worthy of the name-cannot be Sc
cured on instruments as at present con-
structed. By means Of tremendous strength.
marvellous technique and genius of the
very highest order. the three before-men-
toned pianists forced even the instrument
of their day to do their bidding; and nu-
merous We're the devices to which they were
compelled to resort to overcome IN a meas
ure its mechanical deficiencies What
boon 1t would therefore be to our ptanfsts-
and their number Is lesfon-h they were
nounced asthmatic character OF their In
struments and to produce the effect intend
ed by our great composers!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
BRIDE-ELECT OFF FOR SPAIN.
Princess Ena's Departure Marked by
Demonstration.

LONDON, May 2i.-Princess Ena and her
mother, Princess Henry of Battenberg, left
London today for Spain at the frontier of
which King Alfonso will await his future
bride.
The departure of the princess from Vic
toria station was the occasion for an en-
thusiastic demonstration on the part of the
Spanish colony here, while the platform
also was crowded with English friends
who gave the future queen of Spain
hearty send-off. King Edward, Queen AL
exandra, the prince and princess of Wales
the duke and duhcess of Connaught and
other members of the royal family and the
STAFF of the Spanish embassy were among
those present. The king conducted Princess
Ena to the royal saloon, which was filed
with flowers.
Loud cries of Long live the queen of
Spain" were raised as the train left the
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
METROPOLITA GOLF
PLAY RESUMED IN MEMS TOUR
NEY ON ST. ANDREWS LINKS.

NEW YORK, May 24-Play was resumed
today in the mems metropolitan champion
ship tournament, which began yesterday on
the links of the st. Andrews Golf Club,
with almost perfect weather conditions.
In the luck of the draw for the first cham
pionship round. at eighteen holes match
play today, Jerome d. Travers was in the
first eight and Walter J. Travis in the Sec
ond eight pairs Of the el1gibles, so that 1t
is possible that they may be found fighting
1t out again at the finish on Saturday, the
same as at Garden City two weeks ago
c. H. seely, the present champion; Archie
Graham of North Jersey, Findlay S. Doug
las and other prominent players are count
ed on to give better exhibitions of their ac-
knowledged skill as the week progresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
An Aims Giver's Mistake.
the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A small sized riot was narrowly averted
at the corner of Sd and Walnut streets
yesterday evening. when man was seized
by crowd of angry people. and but ror
the timely arrival of Patrofman Charles Eli
lenrider would probably have been seriously
injured.
II Is said THAI earlier in the evening the
man had, mistaking It for smaller coin.
dropped a ESQ gold piece into the hat OF
negro beggar, but later on. realizing VIVA.
he had done, started out In pursuit of ms
money. He found the beggar at ID ana
Walnut streets and Immediately demanded
the gold piece back. The negro denied
having It, whereupon. It Is said. the negro
was struck In the face. This angered the
crowd of about twenty men and boys VINO
had gathered, and they Immediately starr
ed after the. negro's assailant. 1t was DIS
covered later hat the negro had hidden
the geld piece IN his mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
WITHERSPooN TO BE TRIED
Navigator of the Rhode Island Will
Be Court-MartiaIed

II is admitted at the Navy Depa rtnan,
that Lieut.. Commander Edward r vy,tber-
spoon. the navigator of the batt,esh,n
Rhode Island. viii be tried also bv the
general court-martial ordered YESTERDAY IN
convene on the Rhode Island In Hamnton
roads next Monday for the trial of Cant
FERRY Garst who commanded the veseaI
Hhen she ran aground near the mouth oY
me YORK river on the 9Th instant These
olnosFs are to be eourt-martialed on the
recommendation OF the Dickins court Of
inquiry which found them Jointly rssnon-
si PIE Tor the mishap to the big new ship.
contrary TO the general practice in sucb
asses the judge advocate general of the
navy refuses to make known The ~. eie
preferred against the accused officers Ali
.he tacts VIII come out, however. ar the
trial which will be public. '''e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Miss clandia stuart's School Graduates

Commencement exercises were held last
evening at Gunton-Temple Church, 14th
and streets northwest when eight
young ladies were graduated from Miss
Claudia Stuart's school. The graduates
were seated on the platform, which was
decorated with ported plants and flowers.
Rev. Alfred Harding opened the exer-
cfses with prayer Gen. George A. For
syth awarded the diplomas. Miss Elba
Brown Totten of North Carolina sang
several songs and recited. Miss Town
send gave approximations. Miss Lena
Young, studies in expression. Miss jane
son and Miss Nellie Mather served as ac-
companists.
The graduates were: Misses Beatrice
Marion Abbott of Washington. Eleanor
Russell Abbott of Washington, EIba
Brown Totten of North Carolina, Mar
garet Rutter Elliott of Pennsylvania,
Olivia Ashford Johnson. Blanche Olive
Judd, Margaret Ellington Parker of this
city and Elizabeth Thiser Williamson of
North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
LARGE REALTY SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY ADJOINING
COLORADO BUILDING.

The two buildings, Nos. 1881 and 1888 q
street. having frontage OF about forty
nve fest. have been sold for 100000 The
sale Wa made by q. c. Brainard. real
estate broker. The purchaser is said to
be man OF large means. who will improve
the property as an Investment.
The present old-styie buifdings win be
entirely removed az soon as possession
can be had. and the site improved by a
modern steef-fraue structure, unique In
Architectural design. to accommodate a
weli-known large merchantile establish
rnent, which Will probably occupy the en-
tire building. The plans are now In the
hands Of architects. and 1t is understood
that the new building will compare favor
ably With similar Structures In the vicinity
that are now used for commercial pur-
poses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
ALFONSO OFF TO MEET BRIDE.
Left Madrid Today With Distinguishes
Suite.

MADRID, May 24.-King Alphonso, ac-
companied by Premier Moret, the minister
Of war: Lieutenant General De Luaue. and
brilliant suite of officials and court digni-
taries, left Madrid this afternoon for the
frontier. where he win meet the future
Queen of Spain Vast crowds witnessed the
kings departure, which inaugurated aus
piciously events attending the royal mar
riage.
The king will arrive at Irun at daylight
tomorrow morning. and the bride will reach
there an hour later. The station at 1run
Is deliberately festooned and decorated with
Spanish and British flags
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
LOCAL LEGISLATION


The House District COMMITTEES today sang
its swan song Of the session, so far a. focal
measures are concerned. incidentally report
ing seven bills OF interest to citizens Of the
District The measures follow:
H r. 1T452. to provide for the payment
of damages on account Of changes In grade
crossings on the line OF the Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington Railroad Conn
pany. This measure was introduced BY
Chairman Babcock, at the instance of the
Commissioners. ana has been described IN
detail IN The star
H. r. 14511. Introduced by Representa-
tive Babcock. amendatory of an act to pro-
vide for payment OF damages on account of
Changes of grade due to the construction Of
the union station.
Western Maryland b. b.
H. R. f2os6 introduced by Representative
Morreii. "by request" authorizing the
Washington and Western Maryland Rail-
road Company, in the construction of its
lines. to cross the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal and the government road. or River
read. 400 feet east of the Chain bridge,
to point moderately north of the River
road. by means of a bridge. and to proceed
from this point over a right of way ac-
Quired from the Palisades of the Potomac
Company to the south line of the property
OF the CnlteQ states government.
H. r. 1907, authorizing the Commission
ers of the District to permit the extension
and construction of a railroad siding in
Center lexington and another on the west
side of 9th street near the western inter-
section of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
with it's west line.
A Sunday Law.
Fl. r. 16iS3. making it unlawful for any
person in the District to keep open any
place of business for the sale or delivery
of, any groceries or meats or vegetables Or
other provisions on Sunday. except that
from June IL until October 1. meats sold
prior to Sunday may Be delivered at any
time before ~ o'clock of the morning of
that day. dealer shall be punished by
fine of not less than $50 nor more than
500 for the first offense, and for each SUBJ
sequent offense by fine of not less than
$50 nor. more than 500, or by imprison-
ment for from one to three months.
Senate, 1873. authorizing the District
Commissioners to refund to the estate of
William E. Todd, the amount found to have
been enormously collected on account of an
excessive special assessment levied against
various lots of real estate in 1871.
Senate, oJ61. to amend Masonic Mutual
as TO provide that mo certificate of mem
bership shall be issued by said corporation
for an amount exceeding five thousand dol
lars
A School Hearing.
The Senate committee on the District of
Columbia will hold meeting next Saturday
morning on pending bills for the reorganiza-
ton of the public school system of the Dis
trict. The committee will have several
hearings on this subject before disposing
of the school bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
KEEP COMMISSION
Now Looking Into Interior Depart
ment Affairs.

After Investigations by the assistant COM
+nlttees to the Keep commission Of the
methods and organization of the Interior
Department, the commission itself has at
last begun to hold conferences in the de-
partment The first session was held late
yesterday afternoon after the members had
been introduced to the various chiefs or
divisions
The conference this morning was held
IN the office of the assistant secretary anu
began about IL O'Clock All of the renorts
OF the assistant committees are being gone
over carefully and matters of special in
terest To the commission will ba Ioolrea
INTO personally by the members before a
report Is sent to the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
sentence Suspended Temporarily.

John Nolan. a young white man charged
with housebreaking, today withdrew his
plea of not guilty and entered a plea OF
guilty before Justice Gould In Criminal
Court No. 1. Sentence was deferred until
the October term. Assistant United States
Attorney Turner united in the request or
counsel for the defense Tor suspension Of
sentence. It was shown that the crime
committed by Nolan was ~ first offense.
and it II understood that should his con-,
duet between now and October support his
promises to refor1INs sentence may be In
definitely suspended 80. bna ,.ases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Murdered Vice Consul Buried.

BATUM. Transcaucasia. May 24.-The
body of William H. Stuart, the American
vice consul here, who was murdered at his
country residence near this city on May 20.
was buried today with military honors. An
immense concourse. including the foreign
colony and all the prominent residents of
Batum, followed the coffin to the cemetery,
where it was placed in the receiving vault
pending Its shipment to England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
THE TERRANovA TRIAL.
Defense Rested It's Case at New York
TODAY

NEW YORK, May 24-The defense of
Josephine Terranova, the 17-year-old Italian
girl who killed her uncle, Gaetano Reggie
and his wife. Concetta, rested It's case to-
day. The girl is being tried on a murder
charge only in the case of her aunt. Dr.
Graeme Hammond, alienist was the
only witness called today by the defense.
He said that he had applied a lighted
match to the right side of the defendants
face but that she had betrayed no fndi-
cation of sensation, although the test
should have been painful He believed her
to be suffering from adolescent insanity,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Funeral of Joseph A. Caspar.

Announcement is made that the funeral
of Joseph A Casper who committed sui
eide yesterday, will take place at s:45
o'clock tomorrow morning from his late
residence, 500 D street northeast. Requiem
mass will be said at st. Mary's Church st
93e O'Clock. Interment will be at st.
Marys cemetery.
Deceased was In the twenty-ffth year of
his age. He was son of Anton Caspar,
a longtime resident of East Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
In the Divorce Court.

Carolyn Rowe has filed suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court for divorce from Thorn
as Rowe. alleging infideiity. The complain
ant states that she and the defendant were
married In Annapolis, Md, January ~.
1901 She is represented by Attorney IL.
Cabell Williamson.
Thomas A. Cox has been granted d.
vorce from Annie q. Cox by Chief Justice
Clabaugh In Equity Court No. /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Sudden Death of John Killian.

John Killian died suddenly yesterday at
the home of his sister. Mrs Margaret NJ.
Ball, 1918 Girard street. He was nearly
fifty years Of age and had long been
resident of the District. The funeral will
take place at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from Mrs. Balls residence and interment
will be private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
DISASTROUS FLOODS IN CHINA.
Valleys Along the Hal Nang Hao In
undated.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 24-The steamer
Teucer, which arrived yesterday from
Japan and China. brought further advices
regarding the disastrous foods of the Hal
Nang Hao In China. All the valleys along
the river were inundated. homes swept
away by hundreds, and thousands Of men
and animals drowned. At Hsangtau fires
broke out and the greater part of the
walled city was destroyed.
This news was telegraphed by the Jap
anese consul at Hsangtau. who says that
although an immense loss of life occurred
among the Chinese none of his nationality
was lost. The Human Steamship Company
steamers were still running, but could get
no passengers or cargo. 1t Is feared that
the destruction of the rice crop in the
flooded areas may cause an extensive
famine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Floor Falls; One Man Hurt.

The fall of the secossd floor, of cement, at
the scene of building operations for the
Elite laundry, on 14th street between and
w streets. gave rise to report late this
afternoon that several persons had been
killed and several injured. An ambulance
was summoned.
Although two men were working on the
floor at the time, it is stated only one was
slightly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Virginia Elks Celebrated.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, May 24.-Elks from sew
eriteen lodges all over Virginia are here
today, and this afternoon heard an adj
dress by Gov. Swanson of Virginia at Pine
Beach. They will organize a state lodge
In Norfolk tonight. This is great day IN
Elkdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
To Prohibit Shanghaiing.

The Senate committee on commerce today
authorized a favorable report of the bill
passed by the House to prohibit shangnainp
in the United States. The bill provides for
punishments of not more than 81 Coz fine or
Imprisonment for one year or both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Trigg shipyard Site Sold.
'ispateh to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. May 24.-The sale of
the Trigg shipyard site to the Southern
railway was completed here today. The
Southern paid about sl75.0oO for sixteen
acres Of ground The company WITH build
a number OF warehouses on the property
and will run several tracks to facilitate
the handling of freight The property adj
joins that heretofore owned by the South
ern. and the city docks are alongside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Senator Newlands Going to the Coast

Senator Newlands Of Nevada will leave in
a few days to look after his interests in
San Francisco, which were so seriously af-
fected by the earthquake and fire. Senator
Patterson of Colorado will be made a con-
fierce on the statehood bill in place of Sen
ator Newlands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Cape Cod Summer Home Burned.

BREWSTER, Mass, May 24.-The sum-
mer residence of Roland c. Nickerson of
New York, one OF the finest on Cape Cod,
was burned today with its valuable interior
furnishings. paintings and bric-a-brac. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Violation of Cocaine Law.

Middleton Birckhead. druggist at 4th
and L streets. was at the Police Court to-
day, where he was summoned to appear to
answer charge OF violating the new CO.
caine law OF the District. In selling cocaine
without a physicians prescription. He de-
posited IS collateral which was forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
KILLED by Heat in pittsburg.

PITrsBURG Pa. May 2l-one death
and two prostrations. due to heat. have
been reported during the last twenty-four
hours The temperature yesterday reach
ed So degrees and at noon today was IS
degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Wisconsin Bank Robbed.

SPECIAL Dispatch TO The Star.
MILWAUKEE,. Wis, May 24-The bank
at Luck, Wis, was robbed of s., 500 at I
o'clock yesterday morning, according to
private kilograms received here No details
were contained in the message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24

In the wreck Of work train on the Ka-
nawha and West Virginia Railroad, 20 miles
n ON Charleston. w. Va, yesterday Fire
rsan Elmer James was scalded to death
and Engineer b. L. Bickle fatally iisjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
After the Race.

From the Chicago News.
Owner (irateiy)-"Yes. II you hadn't stop
ped to take up that girl In your machine
you would have won the race. You were
beaten by q mile" Is ra.sS...fse - a-z -
good Al azaillIefs ses<A ~ -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Russians Off for Siberia.

YEKATERINOSLAV.S South Russia. May
24.-One hundred and seven political prison
ers started from here for Siberia today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Chief Engineer Stevens Arrived.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Chief Engineer
Stevens of the isthmian canal commission
arrived here today on the steamer Advance
from Colon. He will present a report to
the canal commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Rural Carrier Shot From Ambush.

Special Dispatch to The Star
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. May 24-Alonzo
Parks, a rural route carrier, while on duty
near Buena Vista, Carroll county, had his
brains shot out by some one in ambush and
his mail sack robbed. A youth named
Gender is under arrest, charged with the
crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Must Quit Business in Ohio.

LIMA, Ohio, May 24.-The Manhattan OIL
Company has been notified by the attorney
general that 1t must quit business In this
state or pay the fine of $50 a day imposed
on corporations which violate the Willis
law The company has been paying it's
taxes under the Cole law. but has failed to
pay taxes under the Willis law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
STANDARDOIL METHODS
INQUIRY BY I. G. C. CONTINUED
AT CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2i-The con-
tinuation of the interstate commerce COM
missions investigation into the methods of
the Standard Oil Company was begun here
this morning. Judge C. A. Prouty of YER
mont and Judge Judson c. Clements OF
Georgia were the only members of the COM
mission present. J. t. Marchand. chief
counsel, and former Attorney General
Frank S. Monet of Ohio, special counsel
for the commission. were present in their
respective capacities. Virginia P. Kline,
the Cleveland corporation attorney and
close personal friend and adviser of John
d. Rockefeller. and f. II. Tolles appeared
as counsel for the Standard company.
F. B. Westgate of TitusvilIe. Pa, was
called as the first witness. He stated that
he had been an oil producer for nineteen
years, being treasurer and general manager
Of the American OIL Company. The product
of his company, he testified. was marketed
in New England. and up to 1885 the COM
pany had low through rates on railroads to
all points In that territory. but after that
the rates increased from 25A cents to 2811s
cents per 100 gallons; to 80 cents. 80 cents
and 40 cents. and that ever since then the
rates had been high, without any apparent
reason.
Mr.. Westgate produced numerous bills of
lading and freight bills to support his tes-
timony. The witness stated that he had In
recent years made numerous applications to
the Pennsylvania and Lake Shore railroads
out of TitusvlIe for through rates to CEN
trail Vermont points, but had always been
unable to secure them. He had been
obliged, he said, to pay second-class rate
on carload lots. whereas he should have
been able to obtain a fifth or sixth-class
re %