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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
HOUSE EULoGIZES GoRMAN.
Speaker Cannon Pays Tribute to the
Late MARYLAND Senator.

The business of the House was laid aside
at o'clock yesterday by previous arrange
ment In order that the members might pay
fitting tribute to the memory of the late
senator from Maryland, Arthur Pue Cor
man. Representative Talbot of Maryland
was the first speaker, and he was followed
by Speaker Cannon, who called Mr.. Talbot
to preside over the House, and taking q
place near his old seat on the republican
side told In simple phrase of his long asso-
citation with the dead senator. The tribute
of the Speaker to Mr.. German was warm
and heartfelt, and the unusually large
number of representatives present uncon-
sciously broke into applause at the conclu-
sion Of his tender estimate of this famous
son of Maryland. He said that in his opin-
ion Mr.. German had contributed to the
progress Of the republic and of civilization
man who could make this declaration as
he passed over after public life should
regard himself fortunate.
Speaking of his legislative work the
Speaker remarked:
Senator German as a debater was strong
and fOrceful and clear, but In my judgment,
his ability, his tact, his industry and his
knowledge in the conference room touching
say the least Of it, equal to his ability as
debater in the Senate of the United
States. Sometimes 1t is fashionable in this
country, If we cannot think of anything
else to say. to cartoon or to put a humorous
little bit in the newspapers, If they need a
stickful, sometimes fling with or without
malice, as it may be. at the Congress of
the United States. We are not all Solo,
mons in either the House or the Senate,
nor are we all Websters, nor are we all
Germans"
Mr. Clark of Missouri followed the
Speaker Speaking of the campaign Of
1888, Mr.. Clark vouchsafed it as his opin-
ion that had Senator German been chair
man of the national democratic committee
in that year Cleveland would have been
reelected, "and the current of our history
changed for years, it may be forever
Referring to the Cleveland-Gormar feud
Mr.. Clark said that it was not for him to
say upon whom rested the blame, but he
regarded it as the turning point in the poll
tics of the country.
In the course of his remarks the life
of Senator German, Mr.. Towne of New
York took occasion to pay his compliments
to the muck raker.''
1.-THE function Of the muck raker,'" said
Mr.. -TOwne,. rs not that of criticism at
all. 1t is frankly one of pessimisn, of spite,
of hatred, of elemental, savage, indiscrim-
mate cruelty"
Other euloges were delivered by Messrs.
Livingston of Georgia, Smith of Missouri,
Clayton of Alabama, Byrd Of Mississippi,
Goulden Of New York and Gill Of Mary
land.
With the conclusion of the exercises the
the late representative from New York, Mr.
Flack, and as a further mark of respect
to the late senator from Maryland, then
adjourned. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Two Fatally Injured.

PlTTSBCRG. Pa, February 1.-TWO men
were fatally injured and two others seri.
ously tonight. when an engine on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad ran amuck and
crashed into another engine drawing a ca.
boose on the 33d street bridge crossing the
Allegheny river. The fatally injured are
Conductor c. s. G. Wilhelm and Brakeman
w. r. Lewis, while two other brakemen,
Michael Williams and Atwell Grifiths. are
seriously hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
DERIsIvE ABOUT JAPAN.
English Press Does Not Think She Is
So RelliRerent.

LONDON, February 2-Dispatehes re-
ceived here from the United States report
Ing renewed tension between the Uniteo
States and Japan over the San FRANCISCO
school incident are published with ralher
derisve comment, as the press taxes the
view that Japan is not as beiligerent as she
is represented and the official view, while
Al does not minimize the delicate points
involved still does not regard the question
as having entered upon the critical stage.
1t is pointed out that the reports OF
japanese "ultimatum probably arise from
the popular use of the word uitirnatus IN
stead of it's decisive meaning under inter-
national law. Government circles thus far
have given little consideration to this con-
troversy. as they do not share the view that
it is likely to embroil Great Britain under
the terms of the Anglo-Japanese treaty.
Officials here point out that the whole
thing is more a question between the fed
eral and state governments than between
Japan and the United States.
During recent informal exchange of
views one of the chief government officials
said that the difficulties of the federal gov
eminent in dealing with the different states
could not be appreciated here owing to
Great Britains difficulties in dealing with
corning the Anglo-Japanese treaty for mu-
tual support. the official view is that this
treaty is limited by it's preamble to the
maintenance of the territorial rights of
Great Britain and Japan in the regions of
eastern Asia and India. In explaining the
foregoing limitation the official referred to
above related the following:
Attitude of Great Britain.
During the negotiation of the treaty one
of the negotiators asked this hypothetical
question: IF Japan became involved with
Germany upon a question entirely local to
Germany and involving the situation in the
far east, would the treaty require Great
Britain to support Japan" Both the nego-
tiators agreed that Great Britain would
not be required to support Japan under
such conditions. The official pointed out
that this hypothesis was practically the
same as the existing San Francisco con-
troversy which is local to California and
which does not involve the status in the
far east. as is set forth in the preamble of
the treaty.
The foregoing, however. is merely an ex-
preston of views and shows the general
tendency in official quarters. There has not
yet been any occasion for an official and
formal ruling on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
SEABoARD AIR LINE WRECK.
Accident Caused by Collision o
Freight Train with Pile Driver.

RALEIGH. N. c.. February 2.-Later In
formation from the scene Of the wreck
on the Seaboard Air Line bridge across
Roanoke river near Norlina Is to the ef-
feet that the bridge did not collapse under
the weight of the train, but that 1t was
blocked until after midnight, when traffic
was resumed. The accident was caused by
the collision OF double-header freight
train with pile-drivef that was working
on the bridge.
panied by his wife and two children, was
taken today to his former home. Lester
shire, N. Y. 8
The body Of Fireman Riggan was sent
to Warren Plains, N. c.. for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
RECORDS QUESTIONED.
Increase in 5th Infantry Companies
Is Deducted.

Increase in 5th Infantry Companies
is Deducted.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, February AT the target
practice at Plattsburg last summer very
good scores were made by Companies L and
M of the 9Th Infantry. So good were the
scores, in fact, that the officers got to
thinking, and then an investigation was
started. The result is that today there
came from Washington a general order
commanding that all records at the targets
made by the two companies be cancelled
and the increase In pay that the men were
awarded for the scores would be deducted.
None of the commissioned officers or nom
commissioned officers are affected by the
order, as the scores were made by enlisted
men. Col. Calvin D. Cowles of the 9th as
sisted in the investigation that brought
about the order, and has expressed himself
as being glad Of the outcome.
Col. H. o. s. Heistand, military secretary
to the department of the east. said yester-
day that there had been much correspond
ence between the department and Washing
ton during the last few months and that
Capt. Johnson Of Gen. Grants staff had
gone to Plattsburg to look into the scores
Of the entire Sd Battalion of the 9Th In
fantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
THE FAMINE IN CHINA.
DR.. Klopsch Thanked for His Efforts
in Raising Funds.

Secretary Root has written letter of
thanks to DIR. Louis Klopsch of the Chris
tian Herald Of New York for his efforts in
raising funds in the interests of the suf-
ferers from the famine In China, in which
he says:
you that he is much interested In your
work to raise funds for the benefit of the
sufferers by the present dreadful famine in
China. He hopes that you will meet the
same success that you have had in similar
appeals to the humanity and liberality OF
our people. As contribution to the fund
he has handed me his check for 800. which
inclose. together with a similar check Of
my own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Examination for Craftsmen.

The following order has been issued by
the Secretary OF the Navy:
An examination of applicants will be held
at the navy yard, Washington. D. c.. Feb
ruary IS, 1907. or as soon thereafter as
practicable. for filing the following posi-
tons: Bureau Of yards and docks. Navy
Department-One first-class electrical
craftsman, 1904 per diem: one frst-class
structural steel work craftsman. $5.04 per
diem.
The examination will be open to all COM
ers who can give evidence of experience In
the kind of work for which they seek en-
ployment, and who are citizens OF the
United States. Persons now holding posi-
lions at the yard will be admitted to COM
petition on the same footing as other appli-
capts. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
GYPSY KING ARRESTED.
He Had Certificate Signed by the
Secretary Of State.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. February 2.-Zietcho De-
matro. chief Of band Of gypsies en-
camped on the old Gutenberg race track,
was arrested today by Detectives Char
lock and Ross OF Prosecutor Speer,s Office
ON a bench warrant issued by Judge John
A. Blair Of the county courts for levying
tribute ON three male members Of the
band. He was locked up in the Hudson
county Jail. ~
The gypsies told the prosecutor more
than a week ago that the chief declared
he had been deputized by the United
States government as the head OF all the
gypsy tribes in the United States and
that he was authorized by virtue of q
certificate issued by the Secretary of
State to collect tribute money from all
his subjects who had any. They said
that the big chief had succeeded in rails
ing thousands of dollars from ignorant
gypsies In his wanderings about the
country. One swarthy man admitted that
he had been heeced to the amount Of $3.50
at the winter quarters on the race track
When the oflcers went to the winter
camp to arrest Dematro they were In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
BEouEsT FOR UNCLE SAM.
Government q Beneficiary in n. r,
1agruder's Will.

SPecIHI Dispatch 70 The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, February 2.-Under
the terms OF the will OF Henry R. Magru-
DER native of this city, who had resided
In Rome. Italy. for the past forty years
and who died there last month. the United
States government is made a beneficiary.
The will leaves to the United States gov
eminent for the Smithsonian Institution a
gold sword and silver pitcher, given to
his father, who was Gen. John Bankhead
Magruder of the confederate army, by the
states Of Virginia and Maryland; also a
portrait OF his sister in pastel the porce-
laln plate and picture of Mime. DuBarry:
also the painting of 10" with the name in
the corner. by his sister.
He directs that should the government
oechne the beauest that it be- given to
some museum as may be designated by his
nephew, DR.. Thomas Buckler and one OF
his nieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Schismatic Mass sacrelieious

ROME, February 2-Ofhcials OF the Vati-
can declare that the Schismatic mass which
is TO be performed In Paris tomorrow in
what was formerly the chapel of the Bar
nabites by Archbishop Vilatto, head of the
independent Catholic movement In America
and Father Roussin. parish priest OF the
Church of the Holy Apostles, is sacri-
legious. and that those who attend 1t will
be communicated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
COST OF BATTLESHIPS.
One Built by Government Cost More
Than One by Contract.

Secretary Metcalf today issued a state
ment showing In detail the exact cost Of
construction Of the sister battleships Con-
necticut and Louisiana, the former built by
the government at the New York navy yard
and the latter by the Newport News Ship
building Company. From this it appears
that the government-built ship cost com-
plete $3.50. 1858 more than the private-built
ship. The exact figures were. including ar
NOR and turret mounts and machinery, for
the Connecticut, $6.34O2 47.63 and for the
Louisiana. So, $50 800. 40. 1t appears that the
Louisiana's armor weighed q tons more
than that of the Connecticut and there were
some other slight differences in turret
mounts, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
The Oregon to Be Renovated.

The oregon 70 BE Henovateu.
The famous battle ship Oregon. is to be
renovated and Secretary Metcalf announced
yesterday that he had authorized the ex-
penditure Of 100000 out Of the naval re-
pair fund for that purpose. OF the best
type of warship when she was launched. the
Oregon is already almost obsolete, and to
make her equal to modern men-of-war she
must be extensively overhauled. The
changes to be made will be similar to those
ordered for her sister ship, Indiana. the most
important being the substitution Of balanced
elliptical turrets for the present round tur-
when all four Of the big 12-inch guns are
pointed over the same side of the ship.
The alterations will be made at the Puget
Sound naval station. where the Oregon has
been lying since her return from the Chi
nese station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
ause these foreigners are Jealous Of the

cause these foreigners are Jealous Of the
Japanese.
THE Japanese bas been uniformly sue
cessfuI in whatever he has undertaken IN
California. This not only applies TO the
storekeepers. but TO the vorkrnen ana
artisans. And 1t is not due alone to the
fact that the japanese is frugal and hence
prosperous. but to the fact that he Is
better workman than most of the other
foreigners with whom he comes into com
petition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
MANY JEWS INJURED.
Six Of Them Are Hurt in Streets Of
Odessa

ODESSA, February 1.-The elements Of
the population Of this city who are op-
posed to the Jews are renewing their eff
forts to organize an anti-Jewish attack.
and as result the people Of Odessa, of
whom about one-third are Jews, are in a
state bordering on panic. Today armed
bands, unmolested by the police, walked
about the streets shouting. Death to the
Jews!' During the past week not less
than sixty Jews. including q number of
students and school boys, have been
stabbed and otherwise mercilessly mall
treated, and numerous Jewish shops have
been looted. These outrages occurred in
broad daylight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

BERLIN, February 1.-THE German
with special wireless telegraph mast and
will go to the western Mediterranean. TAX
ing with her several experts in telegraphy
for the purpose Of conducting q series of
experiments. Efforts will be made on
board the. Nineta when, she reaches the
Mediterranean to communicate with the
wireless telegraph station at Nauen. near
Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Two Men HANGED.

SAN JUAN. P. r.. February 2-Francisco
Bones and Francisco Rivera, two Porto
Ricans, were hanged here yesterday for
murder. Theirs was the first legal execu-
tion by hanging in the history OF the island.
Several members of the legislature made
personal appeals to Gov. Winthrop to COM
clned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
WON BY THE CARRoLLs.
Newark Basket Ball Team Of Balti-
more Defeated.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. February AT
Cross Street Hall tonight the Carroll In
stitute basket ball team of Washington
achieved a notable victory by defeating the
crack Newark team. IS to %. After about
ten minutes Of playing the electric lights
went out, due to an accident to a power
house.. and there was a delay of about
ten minutes. Two halves of twenty min
utes each were played. but the result was
never in doubt Both teams showed good
team work, but the visitors had q shade
on the locals from the start. The line-up:
Carroll Institute-Downey, center; Croo-
gan and Cauliflower, forwards; Heron and
G. Colluff, defense. ...a-
Newarks-Krager, center; Faid and
Becker forwards; Wicker and Marshall, de-
tense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
French Mayors and Church Contracts.

ROME. February 2.-Reports received at
the Vatican from the French episcopacy
are TO the effect that many of the mayors
OF France are ready to sign the contracts
for the leasing OF churches submitted to
them by the parish priests. and the hope
Is held here that. being in the majority,
these mayors will be able TO impose their
will upon the higher authorities. The Vati-
can. however fears that the French gov
eminent Will use pressure to prevent the
acceptance of the contracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Marshall Gets a Draw.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The fourth
game of the series for the worlds chess
championship. begun several days ago be-
tween DIR. I.asker and Frank Marshall, re-
suited in draw today after forty-six
moves. The score thus far Is: Lasker y:
Marshall, o; drawn, /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

READING. Pa, February 2.-Three boys
broke through the ice while skating on the
Schuylkill river today and two, Paul Huss
and James 7. Jessum, each nine years old
we're drowned. The bodies were recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Avalanche Wrecks Twenty Houses,

TOULOUSE. France. February 2-The
casino and twenty houses in the village
OF Bareges. a well-known spa near Lourdes.
have been destroyed by an avalanche of
snow. Several persons are believed to be
buried in the ruins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

ROME, February 2-Heavy snow storms
again have interrupted railroad communi-
cation in Italy. At several places In the
department OF Abrux.i the snow Ii four feet
deep. Two aged persons In the department
have been frozen, to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

It was stated at the War Department last
evening that the order affecting Companies
L and NJ. 5th Infantry, was based on an
allegation Of fraud in connection with the
rife-practice records of the companies I'm
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03
Other Addresses.

Myron M. Parker. past grand master of
the Masonic fraternity Of the District paid
tribute to 1.-THE head OF business whose
success is builded on the golden rule" e.
S. Parker. president OF the National Metro
politan Bank. took up Mr.. woodward's con-
nection with the banks Of the city and
pointed out how their deposits and strength
rave increased. Both of the guests of the
Evening star., 1907-11-17

many cases of nervous breakdown in
hose days as one hears about now when
tue personal point of vi " is so rigldly
followed that visiting and being visited
as custom has comparatively lost its
Importance and social popularity, as 1t is
now understood is neither made or lost
N consequence
In the Arthur administration. when the
Frelinghuyse led the official world, you
met everybody worth the knowing in tnat
home every Wednesday afternoon from
december till the clans separated in June.
The December at homes We're mild affairs,
mostly duty calls, to set the social ma
chinery in operation. but throughout the
season. when these receptions came be-
tween the brilliant evening events, at the
same home-dnnerS, receptions and balls
they We're functions Of the first order.
The tea table was only one attraction, but
it was delightful one, with gracious,
well-mannered women. the daughters of
the house, serving each conner.
In the Cleveland administration. the
same house with a ballroom attached, and
the Incompatible Mrs. Whitney doing the
honors had cantered about II most of the
social interest of that period. The kind
Of entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney in
augurated was OF a most lavish descrip-
ton. It found vent in weekly receptions
and balls throughout the season. dinners.
etc both in town and their country
houses, and afternoon musicales. readings
Evening star., 1907-11-17

etc-aN contributing 20 the briliiancy and
eayety Of the Wednesday afternoons,
wIcn the welcome of the hostess was re-
peatod by her assistants, She had the
faculty of selecting matrons and maids
who not only helped to adorn the room
by their presence, but who actually looked
Interested in what was transpring about
them.
The bad manners shown around the re-
freshment table in that house and many
others Of that period were sometimes con-
SpicuOuS instances that YOU can hardly
hope to bring together many people
without there being Il few poor speCi
mems of humanity. but unfortunate as
these incidents may have appeared the
whole situation those dayS was Infinitely
better than in these latter times, when the
tea table is supposed not to exist any
longer. The dining room, therefore, is no
help TO II hostess who has trouble to dis
GUlSc what bore she considers the whole
practice TO be, ana 10 the general visitor,
who guided along by one funkey after
another. = ushered into ner presence. The
dWkwarduess of many i situation for
BOTH could be saved if there were Il tea
table corner TO offer a safe retreat for
th- timiu, where The bearing OF other VS.
5tSrs could be observed and d few minutes
spent in locking about.
There can bs no objection on the part
81 ptDHc man to accept fdoih@t posi'lohs
on the score OF theF wives hot peihs
au1e 10 Undertake me Soc-ai uutleS N
Vo4Vrd- Daring the !aso seven or e!eh'
Years, these 'ouues nave become 50
lEat taat lhey hardly seem 70 EXIST al
--.. An evening reception or even tLle
much -hia!Ig leu Tea Is rarely Het!fd OF Ia
. cabinet nome. Ihe caDlhet dIlltS tlie
President and itself with rommendapie
regularity each winter. ana those mem
o,Es of il who were accustomed 70
frequent dinner giving, continue the prac-
tIce IN their Washington homes. JheSe
vents are largely reciprocal and natural
y are OF personal interest only TO the
diru-r-giving class.
Tie manifold affairs now that lntrude
themselves on the daily life of member
Of The CaDiiet--his globe tTGttlng or nall
Or quartz way round uAe world eACdr-
..Ious-cuusume nucu 0f his time and are
naturally CONS dered with more JOY than
= u,cr. social program 10 dazzle Washing
ION residents These conspicuous changes
llereto!e would seem 20 indicate that tie
time has come 10 either do away entirely
with the unwritten litigation OF having a
day at home III official houses where III
eXuhange of the latest styles in Bristol
board could be just as nicely effected by