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INSISTS MARS Is PEOPLED.
University Professor Takes Issue
With Prof. Doolittle

SEATTLE. Wash. July 24-Dr. Robert
University of Washington. does not agree
with Prof. Charles l.. Doolittle OF the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. In branding as
Sensational astronomy" any theories tend
ing to show that the planet Mars is inhab-
tied. DIR. Moritz asserts that 1t Is not I'M
reasonable. taking cognizance Of the age of
the planet and the climatic and temperature
conditions known to prevail there, to con-
clude that Mars is inhabited. and further
more that the residents of the distant orb
much more advanced in civilization
than are We OF the terrestrial globe.
Prof. Doolittle asserted that the objects
thought to be water channels are more
probably an appearance rather than reality
due to atmospheric and gaseous conditions.
Here again. DIR. Moritz begs to differ. In
his judgment the two most tenable theories
annual inundation of the waterways or by
the luxurious vegetation in certain parts of
the planet. He says he prefers to put Gre
dence in the lnundation theory.
Mars is much older than the earth: we
do not know how much. but probably about
three million years. Now, advancing from
the very reasonable premise that evolution
there has gone on as here. we cannot avoid
the inevitable conclusion that the forms of
The fact that Mars Is farther from the sun
than we may have something to do with
its development While cannot say
what is true and false among the varied
conflicting theories. l am constrained to be-
lieve that Mars must be Inhabited
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eccentric person, and many interesting
stories are told Of his peculiarities About
ten years before his death he had an all
ment in his toes which threatened blood
poisoning. and to save his life the doctors
decided upon an amputation. Mr.. Pierson
sent the detached leg to local druggist
to be taken care Of until he died. He
wanted it saved and sewed on where 1t be-
longed before he was buried. in order that
he might appear In pro. er shape on resur-
rection morning. The druggist put the leg
in alcohol. and kept 1t for ten years, until
Mr.. Persons death. when the latter's
often-expressed injunction waj complied
with and it was restored to his body and
buried with him. During the lifetime of
the deceased the druggist had rendered no
bill and Mr.. Pierson had paid him nothing.
Nor was there any contract or under
standing. so he sued the executors for
So, co., at the rate Of 81 a day for taking
care of the leg. The case was tried In
court. and the jury rendered a verdict for
one-half the damages claimed, 80 cents
day. a total Of $1,S2y.
The trustees Of the Pierson moor fund
have been able to do a great deal Of good
with 1t. to the benefit Of people who could
not be otherwise relieved. They support
several destitute old ladies who have
homes but no incomes and are without
relatives to take care of them; they give
an annuity to an old gentleman who taught
school In Concord for several generations
ana was not able to save anything from
his salary. and what is highly COM
mendable, they give similar annuity to a
veteran editor who is highly respected. but
has no means of support in his old age.
They have loaned money to several young
men to pay their expenses through col
lege and have taken their notes without
interest to be paid In five or ten years.
They have done a great deal every winter
toward relieving the distress of poor peo-
pie who too proud to apply to ordi,
nary charitable institutions. and 1t would
promote the worlds happiness II every
town had q Mr.. Pierson to leave half a
mil dnllara such PURPOSES.
Less Insanity on Farms.
The New Hampshire Insane Asylum oc-
cupies q farm Of 200 acres In the very
midst Of the city Of Concord and which
stretches away toward the south. There
are at present TO patients. about Is per
cant Of whom are foreigners. Under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-24
RETIRING OFFICIAL HELD.
Shortage of $4,000 in Municipal
Funds Reported at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 24-WillIam j.
Semonin. retiring county clerk. was arrest
ed yesterday afternoon on a charge of en-
bezzlement. 1t being alleged that he is short
in his accounts clerk of Jefferson county
In a sum approxima ting from sf5.OO0 to
$4,000 The arrest was made at the in
stance Of Mayor Bingham. Mr.. Semonln
furnished bond in the sum Of $1,000
Semonin was one of the officials whose
Offices were declared vacant by the court Of
appeals in deciding the election contest
cases He was elected as a democrat.
When his successor, Phil b. Thompson was
appointed a few days ago the accounts Of
the office were checked up, with the result
that the head bookkeeper this afternoon de-
clared there was a shortage OF over 81. 900.
There had been rumors of a shortage for
two years, but the books OF State Auditor
Hager when examined showed Semonn S
accounts with the state to be correct up
until June 1. 1907.
When interviewed last night Semonin
stated that a full examination OF the books
would show that he did not owe the state
over so 900. the amount of his collections
for June and July. which he had the legal
right to withhold until he had been given
his quetus. and which will be paid In full.
There was no shortage in the legal OF
moral sense of the word. he declared
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recent law, which transfers all insane in
mates Of almshouses and county farms
and other such institutions to Concord. the
total population of the asylum will soon
be increased to about LOO
DR.. Goodwin. one Of the staff of physi-
clans, tells me that. excepting cases Of
alcoholism, the majority of the patients
are from farming communities, and that
there has been marked decrease in the
cases of melancholia, particularly among
women since the advent of the telephone,
the trolley car and the rural free delivery
service The effect of loneliness upon the
minds Of farmers wives and daughters In
isolated parts Of the state has contributed
more than any other cause to keep the
asylum filled. but now that nearly every
farmer has a telephone and the mail Is
delivered at every farmhouse in the state
every day, and the trolley car gives the
farmers wife and daughters chance to
go to town occasionally without taking the
teams from the fields, this cause of melan-
cholia has almost entirely disappeared.
And I am told that the same Is true IN the
western states
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James looked up In CONSERVATION. saying:
John, what do you mean? You know
that father has always asked me to lead in
prayer ever since l came homo from school
twenty years ago."
Yes. 1 know that we'll enough" replied
John. land this Is the first time that father
has not had anything to say about 1t. You
have great reputation all over this county
for being fervent in prayer. and father al
ways called on you to lead, but my turn
has come now and 1 propose to take 1t. I
will lead in prayer myself hereafter"
James, the younger, was shocked and
chagrined that he motioned to his wife and
children and they followed him out Of the
room. John and his wife and children re-
manned and knelt around the family altar
while he prayed for strength and grace that
he might be worthy to fill his fathers
place
The brothers never spoke again. They
began to fight as well as to pray and were
so stubborn that neither would yield an
iota to the other in any matter. however
insignificant. The neighbors tried to eff
feet reconciliation, but James would con-
sent to it only on the condition that ne
should lead family prayers and John would
never yield what he considered the preroga-
tive of the elder brother.
Any one who visits Rye Beach may have
this the home Of this remarkable family,
pointed out to him.
The Pierson Poor Fund.
THE Pierson poor fund" is one of the in
situations Of Concord. venerable resi-
dent who passed away several years ago,
lett his widow an annuity of. 81, 900 a year
as long as she did not remarry, and The
residue Of the estate was placed in the
hands of self-perpetuating board of
trustees as permanent fund for the bene-
fit of the poor Of New Hampshire" There
were no conditions or restrictions concern
ing its expenditure. The interest upon the
fund which now amounts to about 500 900
a year, may be applied according to the
Judgment of the trustees. But the widow,
who was young and handsome, was not
satisfied with her legacy. and made fight
to break the WILL in which she was success
full, and secured third of everything the
usual dover. Then she married handsome
young man. ard l hope will be happy for
ever afterward.
Mr.. Pisrson. the lamented. was q very
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Clearance of women's
leather oxfords.
All styles at or eat reductions-

Footwear clearance ought. should think be of
greater interest to people than any other mer-
chandise in this store It's always needed. Styles
change so little that any kind bought is good
actually out. And then find such prices as
we've named for the quick reductions stocks
Nearly every size in most of the lots.
$3.50 Koonial OXfords at s29J pair.
$3.50 and $40 Tan Oxfords at 81 95 pafr
$500 and 500 Oxfords $3.50 pair.
$3.50 and $3.50 Oxfords at 81 50 pair
500 White Oxfords at $1.39 a pair.
$3.50 to $3.50 White Oxfords at s. 80 pa.sy
$500 and $3.50 Oxfords 50. pair
$3.50 White Oxfords at 81. 80 a pair.
All Juvenile Kolonals at liberal reductions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-24
REPLIES WITH SMILES
District Attorney Will Not Dis
cuss Conduit Road Opinion.
PICNIC GAIEN PREFERRED
Mayor CARROTS Futile Attempt to
Draw Him Out.
LARGE CROWD AT GAINESVILLE
Drawn Thither by the Program offered
by St. Mary's Catholic
Church.
PICNIC GAIETY PREFERRED
LARGE CROWD AT GAINESVILLE
srecial nIspatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BARNESVILLE. Md. July 24.-There
was a picnic In this neck OF the woods yes
terday and everybody for miles around was
here and STAYED well on into the night.
Practically all of Montgomery county 8
statesmen and prospective statesmen were
in the throng and hustling to corral votes
for the next primaries. District Attorney
Baker and other Westinghouse were also
here The Cpnters of attraction. however.
were two gentlemen from the District or
Columbia frontier. the wise mayor ana
doughty marshal of the corporation OF
Glen Echo Mayor Garrett was out or MS
Jurisdiction and therefore had to confine
his activities to discussions. but Marshai
Collins. in his capacity as deputy sherin OF
the county. maintained his full ofhclai dlg-
nifty and refrained not from exercising MS
police powers. 60
Many persons said they felt sorry LOT
the MAYOR because of his enforced ohclai
Inactivity but such feeling was unheceS-
sary as Mr.. Garrett is good talker. he
saw District Attorney Baker and went over
and shook hands with him. And then some
one mentioned automobiles and the dlslrlct
attorney didn't say anything for consid-
erabIa length of time.
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Famous Southern Poet Dead.

LOUISVILLE. KY. July 24.-Col. Will 8.
Hayes. veteran river editor Of the Courier
Journal song writer and poet. died today
of paralysis. He was first stricken with
paralysis in the Iroquois Theater f-e in
Chicago December 80, 1903. He was sew
enty years old
Col. Hayes always claimed authorship OF
the original words of Dixie and asserted
that he was responsible for the arrange
ment of the music. His version of Dixie
was written at the outbreak of the civil
war but the words were considered so Sc
ditous that the writer was arrested and
compelled to change them. By that time
1t is said. Dan Emmett. the minstrel. had
written his song and his publisher had II
copyrighted
Col. Hayes most famous song was "Mollie
Darling" the sales of which reached 1000.
600 copies In Europe and America. Among
his other songs were Keep In de Middle OF
de Road, " The Old Log Cabin in the Lane
and Signal Bells at Sea-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-24
III. SMITH ESTATE $25, 100000
Appraisers Figures Are Under the
Popular Estimate.

NEW YORK. July 24.-The executors OF
the estate of James Henry Smith have fin
ished their appraisal. According to their
figures, the total value of the estate Is less
than 25OO0.oOO. which is about half as
much as was generally supposed.
It is likely, however. that the appraiser
for the state will raise these figures few
millions. The executors got. yesterday. an
order from Surrogate Howell of Orange
county, directing the state appraiser to
make his appraisal If the estate amounts
to no more than SOS, 600. 900. 1t will yield
the state in transfer taxes s1250.O00.
The executors are asking 81. 100000 lor
the William c. Whitney house and its fur
nishngs. Mr.. Smith paid 81. 600. 900 for the
house and its contents a year or two be-
fore he died. but he moved all the furniture
added more. Payne Whitney has given no
intimation that he intends to avail himself
Of the opportunity to repurchase the place,
as provided In the Smith viii. and the house
10 said to b. In the market.
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the appearance of bevy Of Montgomery
county bellies Just crazy" to meet the
good-looking young mayor. Mr.. Garrett
stated he was convinced more than ever
that Mr.. Bonaparte's opinion that Mary
land has no Jurisdiction over the Conduit
road is entirely erroneous. He repeated
what he has said heretofore that the At
torney Generals opinion was practically
the same as that filed by the attorneys for
the Automobile Association of Washington
In Baltimore court not long ago against
the town officials of Glen Echo. which the
court threw out without even hearing evil
dence in the case
81 am just crazy enough to fight the
thing out all the way up to the United
States Supreme Court" he said.
1t was learned later by the reporter that
Deputy Sheriff Collins had been outwitted
for once-that the drunk and disorderly'
whom he had pulled at the picnic had so
ingratiated himself with the stern mar
shall to induce him to take pity on him
and let him go. Some say Collins was In
a hurry to get back to the little hamlet on
the Potomac and watch for larger prey.
Be that as 1t may. the Montgomery county
native who had been indiscreet went on his
way rejoicing.
The Tourney.
There was a riding tournament at the
picnic in the forenoon. B. F. Waters Of
Germantown delivered the charge to the
knights, and Alexander Kilgour Of Rock
Vile delivered the coronation address Both
are candidates for the democratic nominal
ton for states attorney in Montgomery
county.
Elmer Hoyle and William Clements tied
for first place in the tournament. but In the
run-off young Hoyle was the victor. The
knights finished as follows:
Elmer Hoyle. Knight of Old Montgomery.
first; crowned Miss Regina Kessler Of
Washington. queen. VIM. Clements. Knight
OF Little Monocacy second: crowned Miss
Bessie Dronenberg of Frederick county.
Md. first maid or honor; Charles BrosiHs.
Knight of Happy Choice. third; crowned
Miss Hester Kramer of FRANKFORT Ind. /;
Nathan Hildebrandt, Knight of Dickersons,
fourth; he allowed T r. Shreve to crown
Miss Lottie Koeher of Washington: George
Allnutt. Knight of Gre cnwood, fifth; Lewis
Monard. Knight of Buck Lodge. sixth; Car
roll C. A Shreve. Knight of Fairview. sew
enth, and ]. Hickman Ganley. knight of
Boyds eighth. The four last named did
not crown.
The officers Of the tournament were:
A. B. Shreve, chief marshal: Bradley
Shreve, assistant marshal: Clayton Jones,
Hickman Ganley. Elmer Hoyle. William
Clements. Lloyd Jones, Thomas Colt.
aides; Henry l.. Black. Charles Smoot,
Silas Ward. judges; Clayton Hoyle, time
keeper
Those in charge of the grounds were
George NJ. Walters. Nicholas Monard E.
Hoyle. Roger Colt Lloyd Jones ]. A. Reid.
Lawrence Jones. John Lynch. William
Carln, William Lynch. d. A. G.
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Col. John Devereux Dead.

NEW YORK, July 24.-Col John Dew
ereux. who died yesterday at his home in
Wayne. served through the civil war and
was brevetted several times for gallantry.
He was a son Of John Devereux. who was
president OF the Pennsylvania Fire Insur-
ance Company. and brother of the late
Alfred and Eugene Devereux. Mr.. Dew
ereux was the oldest honorary member OF
the First City Troop. He was q member OF
the Military Order Of the Loyal Legion. A
widow and daughter survive. Mr.. Dew
sreux was seventy-seven years old.
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Special Correspondence of The Star and the
| Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-24
The Mayors Query.

Then il came-the question or quesuons'
What do YOU think of Attorney General
Bonaparte's opinion as to the jurisdiction OF
the town of Glen Echo over the Conduit
road" asked the mayor.
Mr. Baker remarked that he had come to
the picnic for pleasure.
The MAYOR laughed. but he asked the
question again.
The district attorney only smiled.
The mayor smiled back, and suggested
that perhaps the district Attorney uiu"
think much of Mr.. ROnapartes OPINION.
But at this point Mr.. Baker insisted on
calling the match off on the plea that
picnic was a picnic. ID
been shaking hands like one of the candi-
dates for the state legislature. and goou
deal more StrenuOusly, he spied relortei
who had strayed far from his natiNe HEATH
Opinion Frankly Expressed.
Let us talk of many things said the
mayor.
Over by the deserted ice cream stand they
found a quiet place.
There are too many people In Washing
ton afflicted with a certain disease. began
Mayor Garrett. DO you know what it is?'
he added
The reporter said he did not know just
what disease the mayor had in mind.
Fear Of the administration. announced
Mr. Garrett There are too many people
cause the President, or one OF his advisors.
says a thing is So. 1t Is so. Now. L don't
mind saying they can't blun me. L am too
sensible some people say too fool1sh-to
pay any attention to their opinions when
they do not coincide with my own. Ana l
have an assistant who Is harder to blum
than am Why. he's been here today doing
stunts.
His nearer was all ears.
Yes Marshal Co,linS-excuse me. Deputy
Sheriff Collins OF Montgomery cOunty-haS
made two arrests around here today
Strange as il may seem to you. in this pro-
hib!tion county there was man this after
noon who looked as If he had partaken too
freely of some intoxicating liquor. He was
having SO good a time that he disturbed
the good priest of st. Mary's Catholic
Church who has charge of the picnic and
many Of the ladies. Collins heard OF 1t and
he went and got him.
He started off to take him to the Rock
VILE Jail but on the way to the railroad
station az Dickerson he was delayed by the
news that a crazy man was roaming those
parts Before he had gone far on this new
trail however. he learned that another
deputy had beaten him there.
Adnires Collins Nerve.
y have great admiration for Collins
nerve. l believe if | asked him to arrest
the President and put him in handouts he
would do 1t without a word.
Not that / have any intention of doing
anything like that" he added with another
smile
Before the interview was terminated by
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-16
Quick Work with Russell Show

AS an example Of what :. big play
can do when it must, the way the Lii
liam Russell company was handled here
last night is a shining one. The COM
pany came in special cars attached to
the first Salt Lake passenger train to
come from the Mormon town since the
road was washed out month back. 1t
left Salt Lake three l.ours behind the
schedule, which should have brought it
here about II or IL o'clock yesterday
morning. But up the road apiece it
fell in behind freight which went into
the ditch and for hours no word could
be heard from It, The train was finally
bulletined to arrive at $3.50 o'clock last
night. C. D. Pike, the city passenger
agent, got the wires warmed up and
had it pushed through as fast as steam
could bring it, making a special of the
Russell section and bringing it into Los
Angeles just five minutes before 8
o'clock. Twenty transfer wagons were
at the station and they took care of
the scenery and trunks. The company
had dinner in Miss RusselPs car before
arrival and took autos at once for the
Mason. They arrived there just about 8
o'clock, the first load Of scenery came
soon after and 1y $3.50 o'clock the cur
tain went up. It made some records for
speed, but not thing was omitted. The
play was over about midnight
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-16
NOLAN'S VISIT
SHORT AND SWEET

w. Nolan, after a one-day visit in
the city of Angels, left last night for
San Francisco on the Owl. Whether
Billy gathered any change as a result
Of the Nelson Herrera fiasco last year
could not be determined, for the Dane s
manager refused to be quoted on that
subject.
Before he left Nolan gave out great
deal of dope on the arrangements for
the big show he is contemplating in
London next August. From the plans
now advanced 1t seems that the Attell-
Bowker and the Nelson Summers
matches will occupy the attention of
the spectators the first night, while the
O'Brien-Moir and the Walsh-S Stanley
mills viii hold the boards on the final
night of the carnival.
Nolan's little foolish talk about JEFF
being all in and ready for the hook
should he fight again is taken by the
fans for what 1t is worth-nothing.
With such a bee as that In his bonnet
Billy will have a better hold on the
persona non grata seat hereabouts than
he formerly had, and II anybody can
beat him for the honor they viii surely
step some.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-16
ARE ALL READY
FOR THEIR FIGHT
GARDNER AND FLYNN ANXIOUS
TO MIX
San Dlesans Seem to Think That
George Has a Chance Against
Doughty Fireman from
Colorado
snecial TO The Herald.

special TO The Herald,
SAN DIEGO, April 15.-Jim Flynn of
Pueblo and George Gardner of Lowell.
Mass, who win go twenty rounds be-
fore the San Diego Athletic club We'd
nesday night, are hard at work train
ing for their mill. Each says he is
confident of winning the battle and
each is doing his best to get into prime
condition for the event.
Flynn and his trainers declare that
he will score a knockout before the
tenth round. His old trainer, Molly
Mcdonald, is now in the city and is
putting the finishing touches on his
man. Flynn is in prime condition and
will undoubtedly put up the best bat
tie of his career.
Gardner, who has a good record of
successful fistic contests behind him, is
more than anxious for the gong to
tap. He declares Flynn will have his
hands full and says no knockout before
or after the tenth round will be tailed.
Gardner, who is but 20 years Old is in
good condition.
Gardner and Flynn fought a ten
round draw in Denver not long ago,
and the battle Wednesday will prob
ably determine the much talked about
affair
Betting, though not heavy, shows that
each man has staunch adherents in San
Diego. The odds are nearly even, with
Flynn having a shade the better of it.
Today betting was much heavier than
any time since the contest was ar
ranged.