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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
FAMOUS CHEMIST DEAD.
Prof. Mendeleef, Gold Me6alist, Ex-
pires in St. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG. February PROF
Mendeleef. the celebrated chemist, died here
this morning.
Prof. Dimitri Ivanovitch Mendeleef re-
ceived last year at meeting of the Royal
Society, London, the Cowley gold medal
esteemed among chemists being a high
honor. He was born at Tobolsk. Siberia
In 1884. and, in addition to being a distin-
guished chemist, was geologist philoso-
pher and educationalist. In 1871 Prof. Men,
deleef foretold not only the existence but
the general properties of three new chem
ical elements, each of which Is now in
the table Of elements under the names Of
gallium. scandium and germanium, respect
lively. thus. II has been stated. "justifying
his own words that the periodic law would
permit the invisible TO be seen and the I'M
known TO be known "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Permit to Refuse Collector.

The Commissioners today, upon the rec
ommendation Of John T. Twohey, superin-
tendent of street cleaning. granted 8. p
Bayly. IT., who has the contract for hand
ling the city refuse, the privilege to COM
tinue burning the refuse on a meadow at
Benning for a period of six months. The
Washington retaining plant, where this
refuse, with the exception of garbage, was
formerly disposed Of, was destroyed by fire
several weeks ago, and In view of the fact
that the contract expires June next, the
idea OF rebuilding the plant has been aban-
doned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
SECRETARY TAFT's PLANS.
Going to Panama in March and
Manila Next Fall.

Plans for Secretary Tafts visit to Pan
anna in March have not been definitely for
INFLATED as yet, but he will probably go
late in the month, and will be accompanied
by several army engineers. His visit will
be chiefly for the purpose of inspecting the
work on the isthmus.
The Secretarys visit to the Philippines
next fall probably will be made in August
and September. He is going for the pur-
pose of being present at the opening Of the
Philippine assembly, and will be accompa-
MED by Mrs. Taft. but will not have a
large party with him on this trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Justice Anderson's Purchase,

The purchaser of the large residence 1929
New Hampshire avenue, which was rece:st-
ly sold by E c. Brainerd, real estate brok-
er, for $4,000, is Mr.. Justice Thomas H.
Anderson. who owns and occupies the ad-
Joining house. 1881 New Hampshire ave-
nue.. Plans are being prepared for changes
TO be made in the house just bought, which
VIII involve an enlargement of the dining
room and the addition of a conservatory
which will bring out the house to the line
Of 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Sudden Death of VIM. M. Ready.

The sudden death Of William M. Ready
occurred yesterday at his home, 1916 NJ
street. He was forty-two years of age and
the youngest son OF the late Daniel Ready.
The funeral will take place at $50 o'clock
Monday morning with high mass of re-
QUEEN at Holy Trinity Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
AID FOR JAMESTOWN.
Plan Adopted by the House Appro-
priations Committee.

The House committee on appropriations
today agreed to a modification Of the Sen
ate provision on the urgent deficiency ap-
preparation bill regarding the financing Of
the jamestown exposition. The House pro-
vision, which was reported today, author
ICES a government loan Of $4,000 to the
jamestown Exposition Company, the gov
eminent to take lien on the real estate
and other property of the exposition COM
pany as security. Mr.. Tawney gave notice
that he would call the measure up in the
House Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Death Of william N. Becker.

The death of William NJ. Becker, who
has many friends In Washington CONNER
cial circles, occurred this morning after q
short illness at his home, 1886 10th street.
His wire, Mrs. Mary D. Becker, survives
him. Arrangements for the funeral are
being made this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
MAKING EXAMINATION
SANITARY INSPECTION OF FoO.a,
ESTABLISHMENTS.
Personal Visits by Health Officer OF
the District Of Columbia-To
Submit Report.

AS result of the recent disclosures MADE
before the House committee on agriculture
by officials of the Department OF Agricul-
ture regarding the alleged insanitary and
unwholesome condition of the local meat
markets. meat stores, cold storage plants
and other places where perishable food
products are kept. DIR. William c. Wood
ward. health officer Of the District. has
been for the past week making a personal
examination of such places
The examination is being conducted I'M
der his general plan of sanitary inspection,
and according to a statement he made TO-
day he expects to complete 1t next week,
when he will submit q detailed report OF
his findings and the exact status or con-
ditions. The health officer does not hesl-
tate to say that the information furnished
the agricultural committee relative to local
conditions was greatly exaggerated ana
that his report will make plain that the
conditions are as good as can be expeceeo
and not of an alarming nature.
According to the varying nature OF the
opinions of the District and federal ofnclaiS
upon the subject it is expected that livery
controversy will develop before the ques-
ton is finally settled and the c1tlzens OF
Washington will finally learn just how GOOD
or how bad are the food conditions OF their
home city.
First Started Investigation.
It was stated by Commissioner Macfar-
land today that 1t was DR.. woodward VINO
first started an investigation or inquiry
into the condition of meat and slaughter
houses in the District He went over the
field thoroughly several months ago. when
he was preparing the draft of a bill, which
has since been introduced in Congress, pro-
viding for more stringent regulations TO
govern the business. The bill gives the
Commissioners power to regulate and su-
pervise the construction, operation, mainte-
nance and general conduct Of slaughter
houses and other places where meats are
prepared and sold.
Commissioner Mcfarland stated that as 8
result of the early investigation DR.. Wood
ward found the conditions in a satisfactory
condition. AS soon as the latter's report
Is submitted to the Commissioners the latter
will take steps that are necessary to give
the citizens of the national capital sanitary
conditions In all places complained of ana
that when they get through there will be no
room for adverse criticism or complaint
Commissioner Macfarland declined to crit
icise the information furnished the House
committee on agriculture by the officials or
the Department of Agriculture, but ne
stated that he particularly wished to EN-.
phasize the fact that the advisab1l1ty OF
looking into the question of the sanitation
of the local markets. slaughter houses and
other places in question was originally sug-
gested by the District health office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
An Official Denial.
Bona Eide Circulation.

Nearly everybody in Washington
reads The Sunday Star. Last Sum
days circulation was by far the
largest and best in the city, and the
only sworn circulation in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The advertiser is entitled to
know the circulation of any paper
in which he advertises.
The circulation of The Sunday
Star on January ~, 1907, was
34,16I.
solemn1y swear that the above state
ment represents the number of copies Of
THE SUNDAY STAR circulated on Janu-
airy q, 19O7-that is, the number Of copies
actually sold. delivered, furnished and
mailed, for valuable consideration. to bona
fide purchasers or subscribers, and that
none of the copies so counted are free or
sample copies and none are returnable,
except in the case Of several hundred sent
to suburban agents, from whom a few re-
turns of unsold papers have not yet been
received.
]. WHIT. HERON,
Business Manager, Is. ),
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
second day Of February. A. d. 1907.
E. r. RAMEY,
(seaL) Notary Public.
Circulation Of "The Evening Star"
the circulation of The Star Is what it Is
claimed to be. The Stars circulation is
much greater than that Of any other paper
published in Washington. and The Star is
read more thoroughly than and has double
the number Of readers of any other paper
published in Washington, whether morn
ing or evening. Fifteen thousand of The
Stars regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever, depending
upon The Star alone for news and adver-
Using.
SATURDAY, January 20, 1so7............ 8S,s75
MONDAY. January q. 1907. 90,43s
TUESDAY, January %, 1907. se,5lz
WEDNESDAY, January 80. 1907. ......... Sa,e65
THURSDAY. January 81, 1907. -. ...... 36,s7S
FRIDAY, February 1, 1907. .............. 3e,57S
Total. .1aa,1es
Daily average. .......................s 7e17
solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the number of copies
Of THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday,
February /, 1007-that Ia, the number OF
copies actually sold. delivered. furnished
or mailed. for valuable consideration. to
bona fide purchasers or subscribers-and
that the copies SO counted are not return
able to or remain in the ONCE unsold.
J. WHIT. HEBRON,
Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
second day Of February, A. D. 1907.
E. e. RAMEY,
(Seall Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02

session on Monday, as announced by Mr..
Jerome. He said, however. that IL this isI
done. the defense IL ready to proceed witty
Its case at any time He declined TO MAKE
any statement concerning the plans OF The
defense.
Mr.. Peabody had long conference with
ThaW In the Tomha today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
RETURNS FROM CUBA.
Views Of Prof. Lorenzen as to the
Courts There,

Prof. E. G. Lorenzen of the law depart
ment of the George Washington University
has just returned to the city from Cuba,
where he has spent the last month in OBJ
serving the procedure in the Cuban courts
and the general administration Of justice
among Latin-Americans Prof Lorenzen
reports that in many respects the procedure
in the Cuban courts Is surprising to a law
yer accustomed to the methods of admins
tering justice in English and American
courts. He also found little upon which to
base any hope that the United States gov
eminent will be justified in soon leaving the
island to be governed by the Cubans them
selves. He thinks that the lawess element
in the Cuban population is so large as to
render stable self-government an impossi-
bility until new generation, trained to re-
spect the law has come upon the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Bishop Stang Dead.

ST. Paul. MIMI. February "A long dis
lance telephone message to the Associated
Press from Rochester, Mimi, conveys the
Information that Bishop Stang of Fall
River, Mass, who lately underwent an OPP
Grafton at st. Marys Hospital dl3re, died
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were Issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To L. r. Davis. for one two-story frame
dwelling at 1S43 Park road: architect. A. NJ.
Schneider; builder, Building and Supply
Corporation; estimated cost, $4,000.
To Edw. w. Dunn, for repairs at 1929
9TH street northwest: contractor, J. W.
Robertson; estimated cost, 81, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Senator Davis, Credentials,

Senator Clarke Of Arkansas today pre-
scented to the Senate the credentials Of JEFF
ferson Davis, elected to succeed Senator
Berry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature recorded today by Feast
Dc Co.'S standard Thermometer was as fol-
lows: . am, 80; l. noon, 80; 2 pm, Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02

Secretary Taft will go to New York
February 9 to attend the annual class din
ner of the Yale class of 1873, which will be
held that evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02
Leath Of william Henry selden.

William Henry Selden, an old resident Of
the District died at II o'clock this forenoon.
He was in the seventy-third year Of his age:
Arrangements for the funeral viii be COM
pleted this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02

OH1y 1c1np0xHxy Au42u1ty.
That. however, 10 the danger the defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-02

As the prisoners wife comes into court
carrying big black bag, which Is cramful
OF good things for luncheon, some of which
she sends in to her husband, no one would
ever associate her with the butterfly Of the
studios or favorite of the footlights. It
Is when one looks long and hard and at
last penetrates the veil that the beauty Of
her face, the careful mold Of her delicate
features and the wealth Of glossy black
hair tell the story Of the popularity that
has been hers.
May Mackenzie furnished the sensation
alists with materiM for several days, but
she, too, has been relegated to the rear.
The ranks of the ready regiment of real
writer's OF Notwithstanding pathos have be-
come decimated, and the actual events OF
the trial are at last getting place on the
front page Of the evening pink uns." The
hard-working brigade of newspaper writer's
is winning its way to the front. and will
continue to tell the actual story Of the
Thaw trial long after the thrill throbbers
have turned their attention to some other
more or less worthy cause.
Coming again to the real facts Of the
case, Harry Thaw seems at last to be per-
fectly satisfied that plea Of insanity shall
be entered in his behalf. AS a matter Of
cold. hard law, it h the only defense he
can offer that Is legal one. It VIII be
claimed that Thaw acted as a crazy man
on the night that he sent Stanford White
reeling to his death. It will be urged that
he was induced to the madness that re-
suited In the tragedy by real or fancied
grievance Of grave nature against the
architect. It win be shown that Thaw had
acted erratically at times from his child
hood. and in the midst of all this the at
torneys for the defense, with the help of
the prisoners wife. hope to weave the fab
rio Of defense under the code of the ''un-
written law"
sBut what Is to happen" Mr.. Hartridge,
Thaws leading counsel, was asked today,
IF District Attorney Jerome Is inclined to
admit that Thaw IL insane and moves for
the appointment Of commission to have
him committed to a hospital for the crimi-
nal insaner'
The attorney flushed and said he declined
to answer any such question.
Only Temporary insanity.
That. however, 10 the danger the defense
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
FALLING WALL KILLS TWO.
Crash Comes without warning, and
Many Are Injured.

Cumberland, Nd. May 1.-Two men
were killed to-day in the collapse of a
wall which is being razed on the site
Of The new Maryland Theater, which
is to be rebuilt here by Nixon & Zim-
merman.
The crash came without warning
ana Samuel Lewis ard Reginald Cow
herd were crushed under the falling
mass. Several other workmen were
caught in the fan. but were pulled
out OF the debris. 1t is feared one or
two may die from their injuries. The
workmeu had just gone back after a
strike lasting several days. It is sup
posed the wall became weakened dur
ing the days IL stood unsupported.
A coroucr's jury rendered verdict
of accidental death after hearing "a
number of witnesses. the testimony
tending 10 show that the men, VINO
were cleaning bricks. had been warned
Of the danger, although none expected
the wall would fan as soon as IL did.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
WILL ISSUE BONDS
jamestown Fair Officials AH-
thOrize 100000 Loan.
COMPANY IS NOT BANKRUPT
Assets Far in Excess of Liabilities.
Barton Myers Issues statement.
Collections from Purchasers OF
stocks and Concessions Come IN
sIoyyIy-Not Policy TO Push Debtors.

Norfolk. May 4-Forty members Of the
board of directors Of the jamestown Ex-
position Company went into an executive
session of four hours length this evening,
and at o'clock announced that resolu-
ton authorizing an issuance of 100000 in
bonds by the exposition company had
been passed. The bond issue VIII be
secured by a mortgage on the property
on which the exposition buildings now
stand
In a statement made to-day, Mr.. Bar
ton Myers confirmed the report that the
exposition managers are putting their
hopes for the purchase of these bonds on
"a New York capitalist He said that
President Tucker was still negotiating
with this man I'm New York.
The exposition company was not bank
rupt declared Mr.. Myers, bun still able
10 claim assets In advance of its liabil-
ties. IL was stated unOfficially to-day
that one reason why the jamestown
company was cramped for money is the
fact that il has not yet been able 10 Sc
cure cash payment of 1925 900. represent
ing the purchase Of stocks and of con-
cessious. This-sum has already been hy-
potheeated boy loans. and as soon as the
100000 IS realized from the bond sale the
exposition company promises 10 take up
the notes on these loans. For reasons of
policy the fair managers cannot press
the people who still owe this S29j,00
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
MILK FAMINE PREDICTED.
Producers of Montgomery County
Threaten to Go Out of business.

AE1uuEeEN 0A fARAA = eAAFAE NUA4AtE
Threaten tO Go Out of business.
Special % The Washington Herald
Royds. Nd. May Milk producers
in Montgomery County, from Gathers
burg to Dickersons. from which points
TO Germantown, Boyds. Buck Lodge.
Dickersons. and BarEesvilIe. thousands
of gallons are shipped each day to Wash
ington. are agitated over the proposed
tests TO be made on the COWS in this
county. and the agitation has caused
such alarm among some dairymen tha-
;hey are preparing 10 go out of the
business entirely,
Several prominent shippers here say
they viii not accede 10 every request
that is made. and if stricter laws are
required to produce more sanitary milk
che prices Will have 10 go considerably
higher than at present and then il viii
not pay the dairymen 20 produce milk
That q milk famine will result in
Washington. there seems 10 be no rea-
sonable doubt if agitation continues.
The dairymen think the present rules
are sufficient The action OF the past
week in Washington has not helped
the matter.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
U. OF Y. GETS TRACK MEET
State University Carries Of Honors
with FOrty-twO Points.
Richmond school second In Events that
Approach RecOrds-Ffaads0me
Trophy the Prize.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. May 4-The first out
door track meet of the Virginia Inter
collegiate Track Association was held at
tile Fair Grounds this aftcrreon.
The University OF Virginia carried OF
the FIRST hon0rs and "a handsome trophy,
winning forty-two points. Richmond Col
lege was second with thirty-four points,
Randolph third with thirty-one
points the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
fourth. with eighteen points.
II the interscholastic events. McGuire's
School easily captured first place with
nfty-Gve points. The Richmond High
School was second; Globe School. third.
and Richmond Academy fourth. Some ex-
ceIeat records were made, and in many
instances the championship figures were
approached IN all particulars the meet
was success,
Summary of events.
Io6sarI. iu,er=cbola-tic Ma-aIey. McGuire's
School; Mlcr Mc6uirs.si 3lila. High school.
Gime. De- Z5 seconds
I01ysrd utslc1uegate-CiaIdson Richmond Col
lege Martlss. Virginia, BrIsi1w. Richmond Col
les-- Time. DO seconds.
ip yalts. bundles inIsrcaIleziate-A. g.. Randolph
Randolph irsais- Iimg, li f5 seconds.
DO yaIds. hgsdies. iuteIsoaaastc- farsythG. No
Guire's. Miller. Mc1uuesi Miles. High school
Tins. IS % seconds
z0Iard dash. iutlrc0lieEats- -Bichsrds0n. Rich
maud Ca-lese Marhun, Virginia. Hadsson, Y. E.. l.
Time. q 20 seconds.
iR5srl DASH intercollegiate -NaTtuus Virginia
Reed Virginia. LogtAaH. Hicamund college. Time.
90 45 seconds.
Isl yards. bundles in,elcoilsEfate-A. Randolph.
Virginia, %. Randolph. Virginia BIadenbaush,
Bando'uh-Macau. Time, q f5
445aI da-l i1te.-ehaissue-Mesk Mcclure 8
school. J. Lycltcust5in. High School; Thomas.
Richmond Aeaiemr- Time 5i 35 seconds.
ssyari rlu. iltercliil zi4te-F First Duusgillq Ran
dalph-Macui scr0ud. Budcnbaugh. Handolph-sla-
eln Time. ZI7s.
Relay racs: $50 yards sIcGurs's second team won
Nile rln-Fu-t. Kosher. Virginia. second Grant
v J.. j. thiId Bush. Baud0lIh-1lac1u. Time.
5II5
Alilg.t relay race 40 ysrls-W-u bY High School
NeGaI- s. second. N9-le5s. tl-rd Time. 50 --5 Sec
1nds.
ss9yard intersoaaIastic relay raee-wou hy Mc.
Guire's. High School. second Time. ia
uue-mile rela5 Tace-W0n hy y. T.. T. William
and Mars. second. Time. 3-57
High jump. iHtsrc .l1Eiate- First. 4. a. Randolph.
Virginia second. Martin. Raudoluh-Aacou. third.
Gooch. RiciIarud Cci.-ge Distance. feet So
ueles.
High jump; Observation-Disclosures svfu. Me
Z GulrC So 5aHNu fHfslfle. Aeirllft So tlllQl Eau-
gaft High school Distance. feet
Pole vault, llegiatc-Firsf. Martin. Ran
dolph-Nac1n; second Luttrgu v =. J. third Os-
borne. y. p. J. Height. Q feet inches
Broad Jump. iuteIclllegate-Eirst. Martin. Ran
dolph-Ni8cdu. second. G0ach. Richmond College
third Osborne, Y. T. T. Distance % feet - inches.
Broad Jump; iuterschalastic-Wou by Forsythe.
Mct5uiras
Hammer throw; iutgsch0llstic-W0n by Miller.
Richmond Couage.
shct-plt; nterscholastjc-Wcu by Wellford, Ne
CURES. Distance. s6 feet
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
DICKSON WARRANT NOT LEGAL
Judge Goolrick Declares Bondsman
Not Liable for Bail
Virginia Authorities VIII Take No
of Madeline Dempsey.
50 La d. WashngI1n -.

Special to The Washington Herald
fredericksburg, Va. May 4-The case
Of Robert s. Dickson, charged with the
abduction of Madeline Dempsey from
Washington, came to a sudden halt this
evening. when Judge Goolrick, OF the
Corporation Court. decided that the war
rant which was issued against Dickson
was worthless and the accused could not
be held under the same. This releases
his bondsman of the Sl.000 bail.
No further action will be taken by the
local authorities pending action by the
Washington authorities. who have issued
warrant for DcKs0n's arrest. His
father William Dickson. Of SeWicklcy,
Pa. arrived here to-day in response to a
telegram from his sons counsel stating
that ne had left the city and his store
i'm charge of his clerks. and that ii war
rant had been issued for his arrest. charg-
ing him with a serious 0ffeuSe. AIR. Dick
sons whereabouts are stil unknown
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
DeIegates for Legislature.

State Senator Lewis r.. Machen who IS
a candidate TO succeed himself in the
State legislature, has suggested TO the
committee representing this senatorial
district that the nominating primary be
held june 70. the same day Of the pri-
mary for the nomination Of a Democratic
candidate for Congress. He advocated
holding the elections the same day In the
interest OF expedieucy and economy.
There are now no other candidates in the
field for the position. and il Is under
stood that Mr.. Machen viii be unOpD0sed.
II IS said. however, that the party rule
which requires the giving OF notice sixty
days ahead Of the primary will operate %
prevent the selection Of the date men
toned Senator Machen said to-day that
he had no personal wish in the matter.
and would be pleased with any day
chosen by the committee
The Democratic committee Of Fairfax
County has decided 20 hold "a primary
June - for the nomination Of a candidate
for the house OF delegates and for county
offices Chairman Charles Bendheim. of
the city committee viii call that body
together soon 10 nh vacancies and 10 dis
cuss matters concerning the approaching
election