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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Oldest London Journalists.

From the London Chronic
Who is the oldest journalist in London?
The retirement of Mr. Calling. with his
fifty-two years service. suggests the
question to a correspondent, who awards
the palm to Mr.. w. B. Tegetmeier. AL
though he was born in 1916. he still works
for the Field. and may be seen at least
once week leaving the Office in Breams
buildings. Despite his ninety years he
is still fresh colored. and walks along with
ease on the arm Of companion. Mr..
Tegetmeier is the son of an army surgeon,
and probably got his health from the sea.
Besides doing much scientific work. he
has been on the staff of the Field for
forty-fve years. and has written nearly
1,1O0 consecutive weekly leaders for the
Queen without single omission. The
quest for the oldest working journalist
suggests that Miss Marianne Birmingham
is probably the oldest woman journalist in
England having already celebrated her
jubilee of work. since she was writing for
several magazines in 1855. She Joined the
staff Of the Christian World at Its birth
in 1857. wrote for the first number. has
written for the latest, and for practically
every number in between. 1t would be
hard to beat that record Of continuous
service.
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: The Art Microbe in Chicago.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Chicago has the art microbe. Not that
we really know a dry point from litho-
graph unless We are told by somebody
who makes us think he knows, but Chi
-cago has the thirst and Chicago never goes
to bed dry. Just now Albert Worcester
impersonates the fount Of enlightenment
over in the new gallery of the Chicago
Academy Of Fine Arts. l am told that the
present exhibition of his paintings is to
continue for another week instead of clos
ing Sunday, as announced. He Is giving
us something new, and We want to get our
eyes accustomed. These artists never for
give us for being phlegmatic in our per-
ception But then, we have learned, nav
ing artists of our own, not to look for the
virtue of maternal indulgence in the ar
tistie temperament. Fact is. We have never
got out of the sixteenth century spirit.
once We got into that. So easy, lads Low
with the palette.
A Chicago stock broker-siX ciphers-
who avoWedly knows nothing about art.
but who knows what he likes. happened
into the new gallery yesterday ana was
Introduced to the young painter
"Um," said he with one rotary and
lancnating glance around the. four walls.
| Nice frames. Now, that's the sort of
frames like to Gee. Why can't all of you
painting fellows do your things up like
that? Got picture out home that would
just fit into this one. Old Dutch thing
fine Whose? Why. mine. o, you mean
the artist2 Queer name; some old Dutch
man. Smooth and slick; that's the way
like 'em. Now, if you could make me some
copies of some Of the old masters over
there-those old originals-we like the old
things-classic school, you know. Come up
to dinner and see my collection like to
show 1t to you fellows that know how to
appreciate. Come up to dinner and we II
fix up the deal. But remember, no daubs
and patches for me. 1 like EN- slick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
MRS. PLATT SUES.
Asks for Half a Million From Local
NeWSpapera.

Mrs. Lillian T. Plat. wife of Senator
Thos. G. Platt, yesterday entered suit in
the District Supreme Court for $500. 900
damages from the Washington Post Com
pany and 1000 damages from the Wash
ington Times Company for alleged libellous
publications concerning her.
The declaration in the suit sets forth the
article as published in the Washington
Post, quoting the headlines also. Among
the headlines are:
May divorce senator"
Mrs. Plat planning suit, says New York
World"
Couple give out denals'
Attorney Carmody says that story of
trouble has nearly resulted in tragedy at
| statesman's country home is substantially
correct
''Coachman involved said to be in high
favor with Mrs. Patt.''
On this count Mrs. Plat asks damages
in the sum of 500 900
On the second count Mrs. Plat claims
100000 for the republication Of an article
which originally appeared in the New York
World also, and headed, Daughter Ayerts
Suicide which Mrs. Plat In her declara-
ton says that this means that the said
plaintiff has been guilty of an attempted
suicide. growing out of difficulties between
herself and her husband. by endeavoring
to shoot herself with a revolver, and had
only been prevented from doing so by her
daughter taking the revolver away from
her. all Of which the paintiff says Is abso-
lutely and wholly false"
ION the third count, In which she also
claims 100000 damages, Mrs. Platt charges
the Washington Post with reprinting an
article from the Evening World and head
ed. STORY of Platt's Marriage" The mean
ing of this article, she says in her declara-
ton, is that the plaintiff was guilty Of
forcing a marriage between herself and
Senator Thomas c. Plat. and had been
guilty of bringing about a marriage that
was undesirable against the will of Platt's
son and in manner unwomanlike. unlady-
like and against the usual custom"
She admits her marriage to Senator Platt
but declares the allegations contained in
the article are absolutely and unqualifiedly
false.
The Washington Times Is sued on two
counts Of 100000 each. On the first count
100000 Is claimed for the publication on
October 1 of an article from the New York
World. and which was headed:
Senator Platts Wife Stirs Sensational
Divorce Scandal
Family Coachman Prominent Figure in
Domestic War"
In her declaration Mrs. Platt says the
matter set forth Is absolutely and wholly
false. On the second count she claims $780,
600 damages for repubhshing on October 4
the suicide story.
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Contributions for Charity.

Toward making up the deficit in this
years collections compared with last
years. and toward meeting the necessary
expenses of the work. the Associated Chart
ties has received the following contribu-
tons. sent to S11 G street and acknowl-
edged by John Joy Edison, treasurer:
Thomas P. Stephenson. 50; Kate Foo y.
So; Mr.. II. Achterkirchen, So; Mrs. Marion
Franklin. 81; Mrs. l. B. Moulton, 81; Mr.. T.
E. Wilcox. 81; A. X. Paterson, 81; Chas.
G. Sawtelle, So; George Y. Worthington.
$40; w. P. Burch. So; Mrs. Elizabeth Wag-
ner. 50: From Well-wisher." 81: Philip
+. Larner. So: Miss A. R. Green. So; Fred
erick A. Holton. 81: Jessie Mel. Watson,
So: Capt. P. v. Fourner, 30; Thomas B.
Hutchinson. $40; Mrs E. c. T., 81: Mr. and
Mrs. Charles E. Foster. $40; Capt. Joseph
T. Crabbs. So: Mrs. NJ. B. Dodge. So: the
Washington Luna Park Company, $3.50;
Mrs. Phillip F. Larner, So; IL. Co." 50; Mrs.
Mary L. Townsend, 500.
The Citizens Relief Association has re-
ceived toward it's fund for the purchase of
food, fuel and clothing for distressed fami-
lies the following contributions. sent to S11
G street. and acknowledged by John r.
Wilkins. treasurer:
Laura Wallace. 80 cents; Mrs. s., 81: hrs
Seaton Perry. $40: Thomas B. Hutchinson,
$40; Mrs. E. c. T., 81; l.. c., 81; Mrs. 1. b.
Moulton. 81.
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HIS FRIENDS ALARMED.
Frank Newton Mclean Disappears
From His Home.

Relatives Of Frank Newton Mclean
twenty-five years Of age. whose home is at
sol A street southeast, are alarmed over
his disappearance. The police were told
this morning by the mother Of the young
man that he disappeared from the Gundry
Sanitarium. near Relay. Nd, last Sunday.
1t is stated that the young man suffered
from a slight mental trouble and about
fourteen months ago he was sent to the
sanitarium for treatment. While going
from one building to another Sunday he
disappeared and the attendants at the In
stitution were unable to find any trace of
him.
Mr.. Francis Mclean, father Of the young
man, is a clerk in the War Department
He was notified Of the disappearance and
he has communicated with the sanitarium
authorities several times Yesterday, 1t is
stated. q man answering the description Of
Mclean was seen In Ellicott City. Mrs
Mclean called upon Inspector Boardman
at police headquarters this morning and
asked that he do what he can to assist her
In her efforts to find her son. The mother
furnished a description of the young man
and the police in the several precincts were
instructed to be on the look out for him.
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Children Taken From Mother.

The separation of Mary and Florence Mil
Ter. two little children, from their mother
and her home was requested by Agent j..
w. Douglass of the board of children's
guardians before Judge DeLacy in the Jul
venile Court yesterday. The court ordered
that the children be committed to the board
for one year.
The conditions in the home at 1910 D
street southwest were described as bad for
the children. 1t was stated that the rooms
and bed mattresses were in a very bad con-
dition and Capt. Matthews of the fourth
precinct and other policemen testified that
GROWERS of beer were frequently seen
going into the home for the mother and her
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
The Value of Charcoal.
FEW PEOPLE KNOW HOW USEFUL IT IS IN
PRESERVING HEALTH AND BEAUTY
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the
safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier
in nature but few realize its value when taken
into the human system for the same cleansing pur.
pose.
Charcoal 10 q remedy that the more you take Of
1t the better; 1t l. not drug at all, but simply
absorbs the gases and impurities always present
In the stomach and intestfnes and carries them
out Of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking,
drinking after eating onions and other odorous
vegetables.
complexion. 1t whitens the teeth and further acts
as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which collect In
the stomach and bowels; II disinfects the mouth
and throat from the poison Of catarrh.
An druggists sell charcoal in one form or an.
other but probably the best charcoal and the most
for the money is in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges;
they are composed of the finest powdered Willow
charcoal and other harmless antiseptics. in tablet
form. or rather in the form Of large. pleasant.
tasting iozenses. the charcoal being mixed with
honey.
The daily use Of these lozenges will soon tell In
q much improved condition Of the general health,
better complexion. sweeter breath and purer
blood. and the beauty Of 1t Is that no possible
harm can result from their continued use. but. on
the contrary. great benefit.
A Buffalo physician, In speaking Of the benefits
Of charcoal, says: 81 advise Stuart's Charcoal
Lozenges to all patients suffering from gas In
stomach and bowels. and to clear the complexion
and purify the breath, mouth and throat; also
believe the liver Is greatly benefited BY the daily
Of them; they cost but twenty-fv cents 4
boz at drug stores. and although In some sense q
patent preparation, yet believe get more and
better charcoal in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges than
In any Of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
Send your name and address today for a free
trial package and see for yourself. +. A. Stuart
Co.. SO Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE
CONFERENCE WITH DAVIS ON
CLERKS SALARIES.

President Roosevelt ceased the transac-
ton Of business and the reception of visit
ors at an early hour today SO as to have
time to attend the funeral of the late Sem
ator Alger Of Michigan. Tonight the Pres
fdent VIII be the guest Of the Gridiron Club
at its annual dinner
The President continued to show his in
terest in increased salaries for government
employees by having a conference with
Representative Davis. the author Of a bill
for graded increase to all servants of
the United States. The President sent for
Mr.. Davis and asked him to secure all data
possible on the subject for presentation to
the committee on appropriations, at the
same time expressing his belief that a
measure Of this kind ought to be pushed
All the Data He Can Get.
, The President also wants all the data he
can get upon which to make up his own
mind. While he did not commit himself.
ne gave the impression that he was espe-
cialiy IN sympathy with the efforts to in
crease the pay Of the small-salaried en-
pioyes. at the same time believing that
there are number Of higher salaried men
whose executive work and value to the
government entitle them to substantial in
creases. This is In line with the views of
a number of people that there are men in
the departments doing important work who
ought to be paid better. This, 1t Is pointed
out, Is true OF those who next to the reads
OF departments. shape work and policies.
Mr.. Davis does not know whether 1t will
be possible to get relief for the clerks at
this session. but he intends to push as far
and as fast as he can. with the hope of ac-
comprising something.
Vote on the Smoot Case.
Senator Sutherland of Utah made a call
upon the President today. When asked
when the Senate would vote upon the case
of Senator Smoot he said he thought vote
would be taken about the middle of Febru-
airy. He is confident that the right of his
colleague to seat will be sustained.
Senators SpoOner and Lodge spent some
time with the President, and Secretary Taft
had conference as to the contract for the
Panama canal
Representative Graham of Pennsylvania
introduced George McGraw, an old citizen
Of Pittsburg, who has shaken hands with
every President since William Henry Har-
rison, except President Cleveland
Representative Allen of Maine introduced
Miss Peck Of this city and Miss A. Dean
missionary of the Methodist Church who
spent many years in Japan and is now on
her way to Hawaii to work among the JAP
aneSe in that country.
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FIGHT FOR FREE SEEDS.
Animated Discussion in the House
Over Annual APPROXIMATION.

In connection with the discussion Of the
agricultural appropriation bill in the House
yesterday there was a general debate on
the committee provision appropriating $685.
600 for the purchase and testing of new
rare and uncommon seeds, bulbs, trees.
shrubs and vines, and emitting the usual
appropriation for the purchase of ordinary
flower and garden seed for distribution.
Mr.. Gambler of Mississippi led the fight
for free seeds, and in long speech in
favor of the provision in last years appro-
priation bill he charged that the item in
the present. bill was the work Of a lobby
composed Of seedmen of the country and
OF effective newspaper work. He said he
could not go back and look his dear old
farmer friends" In the face, after the in
crease Of the salaries of congressman, II
free seeds were not to be had. He Offered a
substitute providing for free seeds as here
tofore. He criticised the Department of
Agriculture for its interfering in the matter,
and said the government was becoming a
bureaucracy. Mr. Clayton of Alabama m
sisted that the amendment of the commit
tee placed in the hands of the Secretary Of
Agriculture power which he did not be-
lieve ANY bureau chief should possess"
Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa demanded to know
would not put the rare and unusual
seeds" provided for there wholly in the
hands Of the seedmen. as they were the
only well-known experimenters.
tural committee. replied that he could not
see how any such Interpretation could be
made in TIE reading of the paragraph.
Mr.. Scott of Kansas, in defending the
proposed plan of distribution of seeds. said
the Department of Agriculture had sug-
gested the amendment. He thought the
government with the same propriety might
give lead pencils to the people. 5ack-knives
to the boys. as to give free seeds. He said
the press of the country. the agricultural
colleges. and very largely the farm jour
nails. were opposed to the congressional dis
tribution of seeds.
Messrs. Zenor of Indiana, Driscoll of New
York, James of Kentucky and Crumpacker
Of Indiana spoke on the seed proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Old British Battleships.
From the London Chronicle

A writer in the Manchester Guardian
has Just pointed out that the Britannia,
which has recently Joined the feet at
Gibraltar. 10 only the fourth English bat
tleship Of that name. The first was built
In Charles HIS reign. about the time that
he also introduced the Britapnia into our
coinage. as the ONCE Window remarked
n few. days ego. The second Britannia
fought at Trafalgar, the third in the
Black sea In 1854. since when we have
had nc, ship Of that name until now. An
old list Of ships Of the queens navy,
made In sl575. should suggest some new
names to us now. The Bonadventure was
one. There was the Elizabeth Jonas. "a
name devised by her grace in remembrance
Of .hsr.s .daliyerance from her enemies,
as was the prophet Jonah delivered from
.tha bellys.of the whale" there was the
Tiger. 1so-called Of her exceeding swift
ness and nimbleness, Of course. and the
Mary Rose, the Bark Of Bullen. the Hand
maid. the Antelope. the White Bear the
Genet, the Achates and-the Dreadnot.
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Edwina Booth Stage Struck
From Harper's Weekly.


certain well-lsnown woman was as a
girl an intimate friend of Edwina Booth,
only and dearly loved daughter of Amer
ica's great tragedian. This favored young
person was thus admitted to the delight
ful acquaintance Of the actor, although
at this time, she was not of years OF suf-
ncient discretion to fully understand how
1ar-reach1ng were her privileges. She says
that In the Booth home private theatricals
were always more or less a craze, and she
had often played in such performances
given in the drawing room and before a
friendly audience Of family friends.
On these occasions nothing could induce
Mr.. Booth to take part. He declared that
he should be scared out of his wits" to
have his spectators at SO close range and
confined to those whom he knew we'll I'm
private life. His commendati lions Of the
courage OF the amateur actors were en-
tirely sincere. amusing as the remem-
brance Of them now Is. In any Of his
daughters parlor plays Mr.. Booth had in
deed his role. and It was always con-
scientiously filled. But it was that of scene
shifter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Funeral Of VIM. II. Mann.

The funeral Of the late William A. Mann,
the g. A. r. veteran. who died Thursday
evening last, took place this afternoon al. 1
O'Clock from J. William Lees chapel, No.
1872 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
The services were under the auspices of
Grant Post of the g. A. R.. of which the
deceased was a member. and the pallbear-
ers were selected from that body.
The interment was in Arlington ceme-
terry, the ritual Of the Grand Army being
used at the grave. The services at the
chapel and at the grave were attended by
q large number Of the friends Of the de-
ceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Protest Against Alleged kidnapping

Mr.. Edward Ellis Carr of Chicago de-
livered a lecture before the Economic Edu-
cational League of this city at G. A. R.
Hall last night. The lecture was in the
nature of protest against the alleged
kidnapping of Haywood. Meyer and Petit
bone of Colorado, miners alleged to have
been implicated in the assassination of an
ex-governor Of Idaho and the subsequent
action of the Supreme Court of the United
States In disposing of their appeal to that
tribunal. The speaker avowed that the Su-
preme Court had made blunder in their
recent decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Visitor at Juvenile Court.

D. Mccarthy commissioner of the state
board of charities of New York state, To-
Gated at Syracuse, N. Y, was visitor at
the Juvenile Court yesterday and sat on
the bench with Judge DeLacy. Mr.. Nc
Carthy is looking over some of the sights
of the capital, and while here he is learn
ing something of how 1.-The other half of
Washington lives and what is done for
them and with them. He stated that he
was pleased with what he saw at the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
James johnson Goes to Jail.

James johnson, who is alleged to have
snatched a diamond ring from the jewelry
store Of William Tappan. COZ 9th street.
was committed to Jail from the Police
Court this morning. The charge of grand
larceny was filed against him, but at the
request Of his counsel the hearing was con-
tinued until January 81. Bond in the case
was fixed by Prosecuting Attorney Ralph
Given at 81 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Bovs Incur Punishment.

For stealing blankets from horses OF the
Adams Express Company at the Pennsyi-
vania railroad station. Samuel Newman
James A. Moore. John Briscoe and Robert
Frazier, four small colored boys. were be-
fore Judge DeLacy in the Juvenile Court
yesterday Newman was ordered commit.
ted to the reform school as the result OF
his part in the escapade and Moore was
put on probation for one year. The other
two boys were discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
Alleged Theft Of Diamond Ring.

Sadie Shaw. colored. Ntwenty-one years of
age. who was employed as a domestic in the
house Of Mrs. Alice Noble. 2526 Pennsyi-
vania avenue. was arrested today by De-
tectives Parham and O'Brien and locked up
at the house of detention to answer q charge
of grand larceny. It is charged that she
employer. 49, -zs
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Female Doctors in Germany.
,cvv, <ha r<,rAon Chronicle

Prof Won BerEmann-the great German
surgeon who attended the Emperor Fred
erick during his last illness and had such
a frightful quarrel with Morell Mackenzie
has been telling the editor of medical
journal that II am decidedly against wom-
en- entering the profession" Briefly put,
his reason Is that $50 long as women are
unable to beat crooks and tailors at the
vacations which women are apt to regard
as their own specialties, so long will they
be unable to- compete successfully with men
doctors. have too high regard
for women to encourage them to become
doctors.'
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Epilepsy, Fits

Every part of the body has its
nerves. It's the channel through
which energy-nerve force is trans
mitted. If too much nerve force
goes to a part, it is irritated, causing
pain, congestion, spasms, fits, cpl
lepsy, etc. If not enough it is en-
feebled. and If none at all, paralysis
results. Dr. Miles Nervine soOthes
the nerves, assists the nerve cells to
generate nerve force, and in this way
restores nervous energy.
My eighteen year-od daughter had fits for I'VE
Years. often two and three week. She
began to take Dir. Miles Nervine and she has not
had attack for two months"
PETER McAULEY. Springfield, Mass.
II first bottle fails to benefit. money back
Miles Medical Co. Elkhart. Ind.
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Bishops Grandson Hospital Patient

An operation for appendicitis was perform
ed on Henry Yates Satterlee. jr.. grandson
Of Bishop Satterlee Of the Washington do
cese. p. z. Church. at Providence Hospital
few days ago. The operation was sue
cessful and the patient Is rapidly recover
ing.
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Johnny's Horrid Finish.
From the Chicago Tribune

rIVm tne CuIcdB0 Iribuhe.
III you don't quit eating so much. John
n.y." exclaimed Mrs. Lapsling. Mortified at
the gluttonous propensities OF her young
est, the first thing you know you'll be .
regular hlibuster."