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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
ASCRIBED TO POLITICS
REASON FOR AGITATION OVER
DISCHARGED TROOPS.

An echo loud and long. of the al
legged Brownsville assault by negro SOL
diers of the 25th Infantry was heard to-
day in the House, Representative Slayden
of Texas telling anew and with consid-
cradle detail the story of that August
night of last year, when the colored
troops. as charged. shot up the town
of Brownsville in his state.
Incident to the story of the shooting
and defense of the citizens of Browns
VILE, Mr.. Slayden devoted much Of his
time to a careful analysis of the con-
ditions of the white and black races and
said that race prejudice was at the bot
tom of the assault.
I'm the history of the negro troops in the
United States" said Mr. Slayden, "one
breaches of discipline. of riotous and mu-
tinous conduct, of murder and race hos
tility.'
. In declaring the negro race to be unfit
for American soldiers. the Texas congress-
man said he had in view only the circum-
stances of their service. He did not I'M
peach their physical courage This Is
virtue" he said. that belongs to nearly all
men, and IL there is any difference between
savage and civilized man in this respect
the superiority possibly lies with the saw
age, who is undeterred from rash ventures
by thought of the consequences.
T.
YIELDS people into a homogeneous political
and social mass. but said that 1t has never
existed and never will exist between ne
groes and Caucasians.
He paid tribute to the soon-to-be British
ambassador to this government. Mr.. James
Bryce. whose clear mind and high charac-
ter all Americans admire
Mr. Slayden traced the history of the 18th
Infantry, and said that II has ''particu-
iarly vicious record.
Speaking of the Brownsville shooting. Mr..
Sayden said:
at seems too absurd. that at this late
day we should be asking who did the shoot
ing 1 fall to see how there is room for
honest doubt. If the soldiers had been
white and the circumstances the same; X
the same mass Of clear, strong evidence
against them had been submitted. and II
the President had dismissed them from the
service In the same manner. there not only
would have been no doubt as to who were
the murderers. but the action of the Presf-
dent would have been aIi.ost unanimously
approyed But then the whites are not q
valuable political asset andled In bulk.
which explains many things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
Mangled Remains Of a Physician
Found Under a Bridge. ....

round UnQer Bridge.
PORTLAND. Ore, January 8-The muir
der in this city last night of DR.. Phillip Ed
wards Johnson, a physician recently ar
rived from New York. is one of the most
mysterious tragedies that ever has occurred
in the rGrthwest.
DR.. Johnson came to Portland with his
newly welded wife two months ago to take
up the practice of his profession, and bought
site for home in fashionable section.
Mrs. Johnson, before her marriage last fall,
was Mrs. Scarborough. and is daughter
of the late Governor Hoadley of Ohio. DR..
Johnson was a son of Archdeacon Johnson
of Staten Island, and a graduate of Column
bia University. Shortly after dinner last
evening DR.. Johnson left his wife. intending
to call upon DR.. Panton. one of the state
medical examining board. On his way DR..
Johnson called upon his cousin, w. c. AL
word. assistant cashier in a local bank.
What happened at Alvords house has not
been learned, Alvord refusing to make any
statement for publication. Alvord's parents.
however. told the police that after leaving
their home DR.. Johnson walked toward the
Ford street bridge. two blocks distant, in
short time afterward car conductor found
Johnson's mangled body lying in Jefferson
street, III feet below the bridge.
Joknson's pockets had been turned inside
pocket book and keys were found on the
bridge above. There was no evidence OF a
struggle.
Alvord when first approached by a news
paper man for q statement, was apparently
eager to talk but excused himself a mo-
ment and went to Mrs. Johnsons room.
Returning he informed them Mrs. johnson
was Frustrated, and all further efforts to
get him to make statement were unavail-
ing. The police met with no better result.
Aivord later on visited the police headquar-
some articles found on Johnsons body, but
was not successful. A visit to the coroner
had better results, that official turning over
to Alyord several articles.
Captain Bruin of the police department
inclines to the murder theory. and yet, &C
cordine to his statements to newspaper
men. intimated his belief that the murderer
had some other motive than robbery
Son of a Minister.
NEW YORK, January S.-Dr. Philip Ed
wards johnson. who was mysteriously
killed in Portland. Ore, was the son of the
late Rev. George D. Johnson. formerly rec
tor of Christ Church at New Brighton,
Staten Island. He lived at New Brighton
until three or four years ago. when he re-
moved to the west. but returned a few
months ago to marry Mrs. Scarborough.
His mother still lives at New Brighton.
Samuel Evins. formerly an assistant cor
poration counsel, living at New Brighton.
is a brother-in-law of DR.. johnson. He said
today that he had not been informed OF
the death Of DIR. JohnSon-a reporter told
him Of it-and that he would make inquiries
of the Portland authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
TIE REPORT DENIED
JUSTICE McKENNA NOT CON-
SUITED BY MRS. THAW.

In reference to the dispatch from New
York city published yesterday in The Star,
mentioning that Mrs. Thaw. mother of
Harry K. Thaw, had received advice. among
others, from Mr.. Justice McKenna, the lat
ter this afternoon said:
'It was evidently mistake. and the ref
erence must be to some one else.
IT did not know Mr.. Thaw, ST.. and do
not know Mrs Thaw. In fact, l do not
recall that have ever seen her. and 1t nee
essarily follows that she never had any
conversation with me about her case or
the mental condition of her son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Paw of Deputies Increased.

Attorney General Bonaparte has directed
that the United States deputy marshals OF
the District who serve processes for justices
Of the peace shall have their salaries in
creased to 81 200 year from 81. 600 A bill
was introduced in Congress to make the in
crease, but the Attorney General decided
that it was within his power without addi-
tional legislation to make the increase. He
conferred with Marshal Palmer. who recon-
mended that the men. about nine or ten, be
given the proposed Increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Sine. Railway for pamaees.

George Tuily Vaughan tooay brought suit
in the District Supreme Court for 5000
damages against the Philadelphia. Balti-
more and Washington Railroad Company.
Vaughan charges that on October 81. 1905.
while awaiting In the company's depot the
arrival Of train, agents OF the company.
without provocation or warrant, insulted
and assaulted him, ejecting him from the
building. His attorney Is Conrad H. Syme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
WANT MORE PAY.
Panama Workmen viii Appeal for
More Wages.

CHICAGO, January 6-Engineers and
dredgemen on the Panama canal will ap-
peal to President Roosevelt shortly In the
interest of higher wages for themselves
1t was announced at the convention OF the
Associated Union of Steam Shovel and
Dredge Men held here yesterday that a
committee had been appointed to confer
with the President on the matter. Resolu-
tons also were adopted to demand mini
mum wage rate OF $50 q month for en-
eineers and 800 g month for cranemen.
H. r. Dewitt Of Philadelphia was elected
president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Local Bills introduced

Representative Babcock, chairman Of the
House District committee. has introduced
two COMMISSIONER bills, the substance of
which has been published In The Star One
is to regulate life insurance companies and
the issuing and delivering of life insurance
policies in the District, and the other Is de-
signed to prevent the obtaining of intoxi-
eating liquors by minors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Still Under Arrest.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH TO The StAr.
LEXINGTON, Va, January 8.-The Of
Tending third class at the Virginia Military
Institute are yet under arrest and no in
formation can be secured as to the probable
result Of the investigation nor can it be
learned whether or not meeting OF the
board Of visitors will be called here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Condition Unimproved.

The condition of Mr.. e. L. Jordan of
Ballston. Va. who haA been seriously nj
at his home. Is reported to be -unimproved.
Mr.. Jordan, who was at one time president
of the Plate Printers Union. and who kept
a restaurant in this city, Is editor of the
Plate Printer, a newspaper published in
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
rELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, January 8.-Ernest
Miller. local politician. today shot and
probably fatally wounded Morris B. Hedge
peth. q saloonkeeper. A dispute over IL
cense Is said to have caused the shooting.
Miller Is under arrest.
SPRINGFIELD. Ohio. January 8-The
water in Buck creek Is rising and people
living In that section are making prepafa-
lions to move should the creek overflow its
banks Great bodies OF water stand In the
low places about the city. Out in the coun-
try thousands Of acres of lands are under
water. The damage already will amount to
thousands Of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Senator Warren Renominated.

Senator Warren of Wyoming received a
dispatch this afternoon announcing that
the republican caucus of the legislature by
unanimous vote had chosen him for re-
election to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Bishop satterlee's Condition Improves

Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee, who has been
confined to his home for several days with
a slight attack Of the grip. IL reported to
be very much improved. but he n a. yet
unable to leave his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Train Derailed; No One Killed.
pecfal Dispatch to The Star.

AUGUSTA, Ca. January S.-Passenger
train No. on the Georgia railroad from
Augusta to Atlanta was derailed at Bar
nett. ffty-two miles from here. shortly after
midnight, but no one was seriously injured
L. M. Harley of Williston. s. c., was bruis-
ed on the hip There were several cases of
shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08
Ex-Supervising Principal Clark.

James Clark formerly a supervising prfn-
cipal. complained to the subcommittee that
he was dismissed without any notice what
ever and that between September and
September 14-he was dismissed on the lat
ter date-he had tried unsuccessfully to get
an interview with the superintendent. On
one OCCASION he stated, DR.. Chancellor had
made an appointment for certain hour
and had refused to see him when he called.
Clark was likewise dismissed for the good
of the service" He had protested In writ
ing but hadn't heard from the protest
since Clark said that he and some friends
had called at the admirals house to give
him the letters of protest, and that the
admiral asking whether he should open the
letters. himself. as they were addressed to
the board OF education, was told to use his
own Judgment
THAT is absolutely false cried Admiral
Baird jumping to his feet.
1T is the truth" responded Mr.. Clark
81 was there and saw II. seconded Mr..
Love.
Supt. Chancellor Testifies.
Superintendent Chancellor on taking the
chair testified that he had assured Mrs.
Cooper that he would nominate her for the
position of head of the Latin department
at 81 900 In place of her position as princi-
pal Mrs. Cooper had talked with him
three or four hours. the superintendent said.
He had conferred with the board of educa-
ton and found out that the members were
not willing to accept Mrs. Cooper as pria-
cipal of the NJ Street High School Finally,
he had asked Assistant District Attorney
McNamara. the boards counsel. about 1t.
and McNamara had dictated to him the fol-
lowing:
Dismiss her for the good Of the service"
When did you first breach the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

mr.. Morreu Appears.
Al this physiological moment Representa-
tive MoTrell OF Pennsylvania. who was due
I'm Washington early this morning entered
the committee room and poured oil on the
troubled waters. He explained that his
train was late, and while he was trying TO
find out what had happened during his abb
sence everybody Gained down somewhat
MIR. Greene then inquired whether the
board had the advice of Assistant District
Attorney Mcnamara when the teachers
were dismissed. And Mr.. Oyster replied in
the affirmative. Mr.. Morrell wanted to
know whether Mr.. Oyster didn't think that
section 10 OF last years school law pro-
vided that teachers should be represented
by counsel before the board.
Yes. when they are on trial." replied Mr..
Oyster.
''Of course" said Mr.. ~reene sarcasti-
cally, III you are not going to try anybody
there is no use talking about that section"
This gentleman" said Mr.. Greene, turn
ing TO his colleague. Mr.. Morrell, has al
ready testified that Mrs. Cooper was dis
missed because she would not accept
betted position. Mr.. Swartzell. who Is pres
ent. was dismiss :or the same reason.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

j. William Baughman, editor Of the
Frederick Citizen. and host OF the
Maryland State Building, is now in
stalled permanently at the building,
and is making preparation for the com
ing OF Governor and Mrs. Warlield.
who are to spend a week at the Expo
sition on their next visit. Governor
and Mrs. Warfield will not visit the
Exposition until BaltiiD0Ie Day. " ben
80, 900 BaltimoTeans are expected at
the formal opening Of the Baltimore
City Building.
The plan Of Governor Warfield is 10
spend an entire week "a the EXPOSE
ton grounds on that occasion for
daily receptions in the Baltimore and
Maryland Buildings to the people
of that State. The Governor and
Mrs. Warfield Will both be there then,
and it is quite possible that they
may be permanently established in
the Maryland Building, or, il not
there, they may be the guests Of GOV
ernor and Mrs. Swanson al the Yir-
ginia building, where Mrs. Swanson
is the permanent hostess.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Get Your Dog Licenses.

All owners of dogs are warned by
Mayor Douw to secure their dog Ii
censes at once. Mayor DOW has re-
appointed John Fisher dogcatcher,
and Fisher will assume his duties
one week from tomorrow, May "a.
Fisher will be authorized to kill any
dog not wearing a license issued this
year by the city clerk. Fisher was
dog catcher up to last spring, when he
resigned and the city has had no Off
cial dog catcher since that time.
Dogs have owned the town. but their
dogs days are now numbered unless
they w ear q license tag.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Medical Board Organizes.

The medical examining board, de-
tailed for the purpose of conducting
the physical examinations Of midship-
MEN who passed the recent mental
tests under civil service rules, met
here yesterday afternoon, organized
and examined four candidates, two
OF whom passed and two were re-
jected. The board consists of Medi-
cal Directors Manly II. Simons and
George l.. 6. Harmon and Passed
Assistant Surgeon NJ. w. Baker. All
arrived at the Academy yesterday
afternoon. The two candidates who
were accepted as midshIpmen were
Everett ID. Capehart, of New Hamp-
shire, and Lucian G reen, OF Illinois. 20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Four hypothesis for telepathy
have been suggested: That sele-
pathic communications may be due:
first, to some kind of vibration, eth
eric or otherwise, emitted by one
brain and impinging on the other;
second, by direct action Of the mind
on another's brain in such way as to
evofe the desired thought; third. by
insight of the receiving mind into
the brain when the thought arrives
(clairvoyance) or, fourth, by some
direct and incomprehensible COM
munion, OF mind with mind.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Delegate to Church Convention

Next week the Rev. Thomas p.
Holloway, minister of College Avenue
Baptist Church, expects to leave for
the convention of Southern Baptists
which meets in Richmond, Va, and
to which the local minister has been
appointed delegate. Mr.. Holloway
has also been appointed delegate to the
of Northern Baptists and
the General Convention, which meets
at the Jamestown Exposition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Mr.. VIM. Henry of Chattanooga, Tenny
had rheumatism in his left arm. "The
strength seemed TO have gone out Of the
muscles so that it was useless for work." he
SAYS: 81 applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and wrapped the arm in flannel at night,
and to my relief found that the pain grad
uaIly left me and the strength returned. In
three weeks the rheumatism had disappeared
and has not since returned" If troubled
with rheumatism try few applications Of
Pain Balm. You are certain 10 be pleased
with the relief which it affords For sale by
Feldmeyer Bros Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
ruREKA.

Xes, 1 Have Found it ut lisnt-
Found what? Why that Chamberlain
Salve cures eczema and all manner of Itch
ing of the skin | have been afflicted for
many years with skin disease. had to get
up three or four times every night and wash
with cold water 10 allay the terrible itching,
hus since = ring th:sfaI re in December, 1905,
the itching has ssop,pec END has not troubled
me.-ELDER JOHN T. OxcIEy, ROCKVILLE,
Pa. For sale by Fe idmeycr Bros Drug
SsoC>
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Base Ball

The Severn Athletic Club defeated
the United States marines in a seven
inning game yesterday afternoon by
the score of IL to O. The Severns
played as follows; w. Clark, 2b. !;
l.. Thomas, c. Capt. Melvill, $. 5. I;
j. Hairs, h.; G. Mace, G. e.; w.
Chapel, b.; l.. Dixon, /. f. IF. Tay-
Tor, r. f.; w. Dixon, p. The Severn
Athlete Club defeated WalbrooK Re-
serves on Saturday by the score of
TO ? and will play the Gainesville
nine on Saturday, May IL at the st.
Johns College grounds at 4. 30 o clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Admiral Indisposed.

Rear Admiral Evans, commanding
the North Atlantic squadron, is slight
~ in6isposed with an attack of govt
at Hampton Roads. The admiral has
been suffering from this ailment for
several years, and the unfavorable
weather has brought about a recur-
renee of it. 1t is said that the adj
miral probably will be able to leave
his quarters on the Connecticut with
in n day or so.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

well-known Manitoba editor writes: "As
IN inside worker find Chamherlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets invaluable for the
touches Of biliousness natural TO sedentary
life, their action being gentle and effective,
clearing the digestive tract and the head
Price, 25 cents. Samples free ct Field
never Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Three Feet Of Mud.

Mud, mud everywhere, all over town
and county. The newly graded hill
to Spa creek bridge is three feet in
mud aud today wheels of wagons
passing over this road to the bridge
were buried to the hub of the wheels
in mud. The same is true of Union
street, that is being improved, and of
parts of Conduit street. The walking
To Spa bridge is treacherous. The
mud is slippery and pedestrians lose
their footing. This morning a lady
wearing handsome gray suit slipped
and fell in the mud, running her
gown. Something should be done TO
roll the road and make ii passable to
people going toand coming from East
port.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
MAY CARNIVAL.

THE LADIES or EAsTPoBT BAPTIST
CHURCH will hold MAY CARNI-
VAL, at the Church. next Thursda
Night, May 9th, at 7.3o O'Clock,
Aprons and Fancy Articles will be for
Ice Cream. Those wishing 10 pur-
chase Cake will find a variety of
good Cakes. Admission free. Pro-
ceeds OF sale for benefit Of Church. ms
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Preached at Eastport.

The Rev. Thomas p. Holloway, min
lister of College Avenue Baptist
Church, preached last night at the mid
week services of prayermeeting at the
PASSPORT Baptist Church. A good con-
gregation was present and the force
full, able manner in which the minis
ter presented his Bible theme was
listened to with marked attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
whoopina angn.

1 have used Ghamberain's Cough Rem
edv in my family in eases Of whooping
cough, and want 70 tell you that Il Is the
best medicine ] have ever use6. w. r.
s as.oN, Posco, Ga. This remedy J. safe
end sure. For sale by keldmeyer Bros.
s9-,,- Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

1t is undigested food that causes
sourness and painful indigestion. Ko-
dol For Indigestion should be used for
relief. Kodol is solution of vegetable
acids. 1t digests what you eat, a. j
corrects the deficiencies of digestion
Kodol conforms to the National Plrs
Food and Drug Law. Sold here by
Feldmeyer Bros Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

The Rev. F. c. F. Shears, rector of
the Protestant Episcopal church at
Davidsonville, this county, has ac-
cepted a call from Frostburg, Md. and
will leave for his new parish some
time the.frst of June.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Many a man has failed while watt
Ing for experience TO teach him how
TO advertise judiciously Moral: Ex-
perts may come high. but we must
have saun
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
Yacht Brings Visitors.

The steam yacht Tuscarora, of New
York, owned by Mr.. Walter jennings,
stopped in this harbor yesterday bring
ing a party bound Cor the Jamestown
Exposition. In the party was United
States Senator John Kean, of New Jer-
sey, and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jen-
nings, Mr.. and Mrs. George Brewster,
Miss Jennings. They called upon
Governor Warfield and were shown
through the State and Naval Academy
buildings. They were shown over
the Governors house and other points
OF interest by Governor Warield and
Secretary of State Tilghman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
PERSONAL MENTION

lPersons who have friends as guests and
desire the publication Of the gamewill please
send their names 70 this ofiice--EDEToR1
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Miss Belle Barrick. Of Forrest Park,
Baltimore, is visiting her cousins, the
Misses Childs. She will attend the
High School hop tonight
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Mrs. II. Ellis Strange and children
left here today for Johnstown Penn.
where she viii take up Der residence
Mr.. Strange being engaged in business
there.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Mothers who give their children
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in.
variably indorse it. Children like t
because the taste is pleasant Con-
tains Honey and Tar. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by Feldmeyer Bros, Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Merrill Wis
tied Blue Ridge Summit yesterday,
where Mr.. Menill's family Will spend
the summer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Miss Florence Childs visited Balti-
more yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

The Rev. George : Bell. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church. will
leave next week for the General As
sembly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09

Miss Hester A. Harwood is stopping
at The Glaslyn, Park Place, Atlantic
City
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-05-09
NEAR THE SEVERN.

FOR SALE-Beautiful location, good 8
ROOM HOUSE. Modern conveniences, 50
ACRES on salt Water. * miles to Anna
polls, u mile to West Annapolis Station.
$. l.. PAR0, Annapolis.