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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

trolls practically all OF the traction lines In
that part of Virginia south of Hampton
roads, covering something over 100 miles.
Mr.. r. Lancaster Williams of Baltimore,
president of the company. Ii at the head d
the party.
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had TO KEEP QUORUM
COURSE FORCED ON THE HOUSE
REPUBLICANS.

smarting under what they considered I'M
fair treatment the democrats Of the House
resorted to a systematic series of objections
against provisions in the sundry civil bill
yesterday afternoon. They compelled the
republicans to maintain 100 members,
quorum OF the committee of the whole.
Several times on demand a quorum was
counted at last nights session. when many
Of the members appeared in evening dress
At 1915 pm. the committee rose. having
completed ninety-sIx pages of the bill and
Immediately thereafter adjourned.
After a speech by Mr. Taylor OF Alabama,
ranking minority member of the appropr1a-
lions committee in support of the bill. the
general debate closed yesterday afternoon
and the House entered upon the considera-
ton of the bill under the five-minute rule
for amendment. Mr.. Sulzer was the hrst
speaker under the new order and he made
bitter complaint of the denial to Mr.. Clark
OF the privilege Of making thrty-minute
speech on the bill. even going so far as TO
serve notice that unless fairer consldera-
ton was accorded the minority the Din
would still be on the ways at noon Oh the
4th of March" That Mr.. SulZer was not
without support was soon made evident by
a number of points of order made by MT.
Clark. ..
Mr.. Clark made the point of mo quorum
ed a quorum. Later Mr.. Williams OF Mis-.
sissippi renewed the point of the absence OF
a quorum when the chair directed tnat the
roll be called.
No More Unanimous Consents.
The Speaker resumed the chair and Mr..
Watson reported that the roll disclosed the
presence of 1o2 members and the absence OF
2S4 members. The Speaker announced the
presence of a quorum and ordered the list
of aEsentees printed. When Mr.. kieter,
Ohio asked that the item relative to the
TRANSPORTATION of silver coin go over Mr..
Clark objected and gave notice that tnere
would be no more Unanimous consents uh-
til noon on the 4th of March"
The paragraph finally went over ana the
reading of the bill was continued.
Mr. Crumpacker of Indiana offered an
amendment that the bureau OF labor OF the
census office should investigate the condi-
ton of women and child workers MI.
Tawney insisted the investigation should be
made by bureau thoroughly equipped TO
do the work without sensationalism-
Mr. Williams of MISSISSIPPI. insisted that
the inquiry should be instituted by labor
bureau.
The debate was participated in by Messrs.
Sullivan of Massachusetts, DeArmond OF
Missouri Fitzgerald of New York, and
Sheriey of Kentucky.
Presidents Letter Criticised.
Mr.. Fitzgerald criticised the Presidents
letter on the subject as method of way
ing the big stick and coercing the House.
The Crumpacker amendment was defeat
ed-96 to 3S.
Mr. Clark of Florida brought out the fact
that Messrs Carrere and Haskings, archi-
tects of New York, were receiving S1OoOO
each as consulting architects of the House
and Senate office buildings, and sought 10
limit their fees. but his amendments were
oyerruled. The committee then rose ana the
House adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
CUP GIVEN PRESIDENT
BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONIAL FROM
THE SLAvs OF MOSCOW.

President Roosevelt was presented with
cup of honor two feet high, sample OF
Slavon,c art yesterday AFTERNOON. The cup
was given by Gen. Count Arthur de Tcher-
ep-Splridovitch the president of the Slavic
Society of Moscow. The cup is of gold and
silver. with an inerustation of enamel hand
work II is of gold Slavic style, standing on
three lion legs. and Is capped with he'll
met Inside is a cylinder designed for hold
ing parchments and other papers.
In handing President Roosevelt the cup
the general expressed his great honor and
pleasure in presenting a modest evidence of
the esteem. love and admiration of all the
Slavunic people for his noble work in
bringing about peace between Russia and
Japan" II. he said. there might have been
different opinions in Russia about the adj
vantages OF peace. all the Slavonic peoples
living outside of Russia, especially those in
Macedonia Bosnia and Herzegovina. who
are suffering oppression, regarded his eff
forts with the greatest enthusiasm, as they
had looked to Russia as their defender for
many centuries.
The general closed by referring to the sin
cere ard traditional friendship u Russia for
the United States. and quoted the Russian
proverb that one old friend is better than
two new
President Roosevelt. with warm express
sions of gratitude. asked Gen. Spiridovitch
to cordially thank the society for the gift
The President presented his visitor with two
OF his t~vorite photographs with his auto
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Slavic Cup Presented to President
Gen. Spiridovitch Departs.
photo by STAFF Photographer,

Gen. Spiridovitch was compelled TO short
en- his visit in Washington by reason Of
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than can be had from the official reports
which reach him periodically. In October
the Secretary will go to the Philippines to
take part in the installation of the new
legislature
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Taft to visit Porto Rico.

Secretary Taft will stop in Porto Rico
on his coming trip to Cuba and the isthmus
to look into conditions on the island. This
will be by direction of the President, who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

short visit to Washington before embark
ling at New York for his home in Russia.
The general expressed himself to The Star
reporter as delighted with his visit to the
city and for the many courtesies which had
been shown him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

A party Of fifty or sixty capitalists from
Baltimore and Philadelphia are In Norfolk.
Va, on a trip to last several days They
include. for the most part. those interested
In the holdings of the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Traction Company. which now con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

patches yesterday and departed at 10
o'clock last night for New York. where he
will remain for some days prior to going
west TO visit Chicago. st. Louis. Denver
and San Francisco. He expected to pay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
AGREE ON DIPLOMATIC BILL.
Senate Adopts Conference RepOrt-Recedes
on Two Amendments

Washington. Feb S.-The Senate to-day agreed to
the conference report on the Diplomatic and Con-
sular Appropriation bill. The Senate receded from
its amendment repeal the provision of law au-
thorzing the President. IN his discretion to raise
the rank Of diplomatic representatives Of the United
States when the countries TO which such represen-
tatives have been sent increase the rank of their
representatives to the United States. The Senate
also TeCeded on its amendment IN which II changed
the designation OF the Dominican Republic"
adopted by the House. to "Santo Domingo" The
former designation adopted by the conferrees.
The conferrees agreed 10 the Senate amendment
providing that from and after July l. 1857. the sal
aries OF consular clerks shall be the rate OF
800 n year for the first three years OF continuous
service and shall be increased SEQ year there
after until a maximum OF $3.50 has been reached.
II was provided. In addition. that the amendment
shall not result In reduction OF the salaries OF any
clerks now IN the service. An appropriation Is
made 10 carry the amendment into effect.
Some changes were made In the amendments des-
ignat!ng the amounts that may be paid the varI-
Gus Corsulates as allowance for additional clerk
hire. but the amendments were agreed fixing
definite sums that may be- used at each place tn
stead 81 making q lump sum appropriation 70 be
expended under the direction OF the Secretary OF
Stete. a. provided by the bill Il passed the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
ITALIANS WANT TARIFF REVISION.
Chamber of Commerce President Says High
Duties Are Not Needed Now.

The Italian Chamber OF Commerce Of New York
City held its seventh annual dinner last night IN
tho grand ballroom Of the Waldorf. The walls OF
the room were almost hidden In the mass Of Ameri-
can and italian flags that used in the decora-
tons
Among those at TIE guests table We're Count
Luigi Aldrovandi Maestro G. Puccini. Coroner p.
T. Acrltelu, Superintendent William II. Maxwell
OF the public schools. Congressman William :.
Bennett Commissioner of immigration Robert
watchorn. Egerton L. winthrop. Countess Mas
sisIa. Baron Mayor des Planches. Antonio yucca.
Controller Herman A. Metz. Congressman William
Sulzer and Oscar Hammersteln.
Antonio yucca president OF the Italian Chamber
OF Commerce, the first speaker. He spoke on
Prosperity and the Italian Chamber OF Com
merse." lie said in part:
There are some at the head OF the present ad-
having TOO much prosperity, and that IL Is danger
Gus TO nation our native country. Italy, is also
healthy prosperity. Italy HAS never before had
such an abundance OF cafltal ready for investment
the last few years have shown remarkable oeNe'-
We proudly state that I,s.iaa art is preferred IN
the United States, whl"h = Italy most important
market. Note the success nerv of the opera sea
son where the excellent companies. with our great
artists Messrs Caruso. Rouc. Scott and Bassi fiji
What he Italian C'ha7I.ba~ OF Commerce would
like Is revision OF the high and in some instances
productive duties. watch. although this country
may have required them once, certainly are not
necessary longer
spoke The Italians in t-e United states, He
said there was st!u room in America. and that III
the West South and Middle West labor 70 work
tho farms In demand. and he recommended
that the tide Of Italian immiErat9n, be turned IN
Italian Consul General IN this city gave statistics
OF the interchause Of products between the two
Frank u La lame, Commissioner Watchorn.
William Navel CITY suP@r peri Of SShGS ,is
member of the Italian Chamber OF Deputies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
TPHOLDS JAP POLICY.
Joseph ID. ReddiHg. at California
Dinner. Sans Hes Satisfied.

The California Society gave it's fourth annual
dinner last night the Hotel St. Regis Naturally
the japanese question touched upon by nearIE
all the speakers. and from the point or view OF
CaIifOrnans Joseph ID. Reddlng, a FORMER San
Franciscan counsel in this city Tor the - I.
Huntington estate. aroused much enthusiasm Wiish
he said lie didn't like the Jap. that he was IN
fevior in many ways 10 the ChlnaHah; CaIIol-
of the nation and knew that the trivial matter
would be settled to the satisfaction or CaitoEd''s
and the nation"
who sent his regrets. lie said. by way or getting
into his subject that he knew he was aHols
fri uds. and. after all he preferred TO be iOiletS
sea gun Seal Rock than to dwell I'm the wicked
Vow he said If the Executive of eighty
millions Of people says that he must do nothing 10
DO not think should rise up and say that we
VIII allow any little provision in our schools 10
be changed for any purpose whatever
and then what did he do? He called the people
most particularly Interested who know more about
Il than anybody else 10 meet, and said Let's SIT
down and talk this matter over There Is no rear
aftersthat that the natter-the trivial matter-Oi
the japanese question will be settled in a few days
I'm a the great satisfaction Of ourselves
The Sons Elsewhere the toast Of VIII
tam /. Curtin, who said: Real subtlety is the
characteristic Of the true Jap. The Jap does not
know the meaning of the word friendship. II he
has an object to gain ! believe he assume that,
but don't believe II naturally in his make
up Mr.. Curtin then read poem Tony, the
city Hall Bootback' Other speakers were Mr..
McGannsy, president Of the society: Marion De
Eugene ]. Cantin. Harvey Wiley Corbett and the
Rev Allen w. MCCuvdy. Among those present
We're Arthur L. Davis Charles Z. Graham, J. ].
O'Kaue. Charles j. Brooks, Colonel Henry l. KO-
walsky. b. +. Severns. Max Koshland. b. a. Sim,
=. L. COvat. ]. Lincoln Stefeus Clarence Eddy.
Charles Jacobs and J. O'Hara Cosgrave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
MARITIME EXPOSITION PLANS.
Every Indication That Congress Will Pro-
vide for Americas Representation.

Washington. Feb. e-There IL every indication, IN
opinion Of the State Department. that Congress
will answer the appeal made by the department to
the President and by him 10 the Senate ana the
House. by appropriating $1,000 for this govern
ment'S representation at the International Mari
time Exposition III Bordeaux this summer. The
display will be opened May l. and officials OF
the government who Interested believe that
early action will be taken.
The exposition. which is To be of the most
important i'm Europe this year is the centennial OF
the invention OF steam navigation by Robert Full
ton, and his name will be honored. The family OF
Fulton will furnish some of his models and other
relics of his HchieV ements For time Il seemed
impossible that the United states could take part
The state Department thought that this govern
would be too busy entertaining the world
the jamestown Exposition. The government In
Paris. however. showed "A deep interest In having
this country represented and finally the matter
was taken Among other things. IL has been de
cded that at least one American wHrship will lie
to Bordeaux during the exposition. IL is likely
that vessels OF the Tacoma class will be as
signed the duty.
As soon as Congress has made the desired APP
ETOpriation u commission Will probably be appoint
ed to gather from museums and other places relies
and exhibits worth sending to the exposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
CHANGES IN CANAL FORCE.
Joseph Ripley Appointed Assistant Chief En-
gineer-F B. Maltby Promoted.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The IsthmIau Canal Com
mission announced to-day the following changes in
the organization OF the engineering and construc-
ton department on the isthmus. recently reported
by Chief Engineer stevens the head OF that de-
partment:
Joseph Ripley priHopal assistant engineer is ap-
pointed assistant chief engineer. succeeding J. O.
Sullivan. resigned
f. y. Maltby, division engineer with supervision
over the Colon ChaGres and la BoCa divisions is
appointed principal assistant engineer to succeed
Mr.. RDley
Mr.. Ripley, before being Identified with the canal
work. was general superinte ndent of the Saut Ste
Marie Canal, under the engineering department of
the army He was also a member OF the board OF
consulting engineers OF the Panama Canal Mr.
Maliby for several wears an emDlove of the
Mississippi River Commission and for a time was
I'm full charge Of all dredges and operations from
Cairo TO New Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
BAD FIRE AT SYRACUSE.
,SEVER4L REPORTED DEAD
BUSINESS District Threatened by
Blaze an Hotel.

Syracuse, Feb 1O-The Mowry' Hotel block
in South salina street caught fire at l2;'o a M
and at 80 a m several adjoining buildings
were in flames. threatening the destruction OF i
large part of the business portion of the town
Several lives are reported lost Many per-
sons have been rescued by the hremeh.
The damage so far is estimated at $Zooooo-
The fire is still raging, and the Smith-Premler
typewriter factory is in danger
2.25 A. A.--The fire is now thought TO be un-
der control, but it will be impossible for some
time to ascertain whether there is loss Of life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10

John Franklin KiXey born in Culpeper
County, Va, and IN his boyhOod attended the com
mon schools OF his nelghborhood. afterward going
to Bethel Academy and the University OF Virginia
he studied law and was admitted To the bar. com
bining the practice OF his profession with the care,
of his estate ut Brandy. III his native county II,
Democrat IN politics and for twelve ven ~
served as commemorative Attorney Of Culptper
County. He was elected To Congress in 1886 from
the Sth District and continued to represent
II until his death He was elected for his sixth
consecutive term last November, although he had
been an invalid for more than 4 year, suffering
from affection OF the throat. lie returned from
Colorado, where he had been greatly benefited 10
take part In the last campaign against the advice
OF his physicians, and had SERIOUS relapse from
which he vainly sought relief in the mountains OF
Sullivan County. \. \.
Congressman Rixey was brother OF Surgeon
General Presley Marion RiNey, L. y. N, who was
the official physician to President Mckinley from
1898 to the time of his death, and who has main
tanned a similar relation to President Roosevelt
Representative RXey was on terms of friendly in
timacy with President Roosevelt and had enter
tanned him various occasions at his Virginia
home. Pine Knot. the Little White House i'm the
after OF these visits to Mr. Rixey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
OPPOSE CLOSING BRIDGES.

washington. Feb. a large delegation from
New Jersey, headed by Representatives. Parker and
Wiley and representing Newark PdsSaic Pater-
ami other cities In that state, had a hearing
to-day before Secretary Taft. who Is considering
the request of tine Pennsylv.tniL Erie and l4acka-
wanna railroads for permission To close all bridges
over th" PHssHic and iIackenSack rivers for TWO
hours at the time of heavy traffic i'm the morning
and Two hours in thu afternoon rush.
IL was urged by the delegation that the closing
ar the bridges would he tca tn blow the great
water traffic between the New Jersey m;tnufactur-
INK cities and New York Harbor because OF the
stlownes of the rivers and the necessity FOR get
tins heavy traffic through In the brief period OF
high tide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
SHOT ONCE BEFORE IN BROWNSVILLE

lieutenant OF the Brownsville police to-day was on
tho stand the Penrose court martial proceedings
lie was subjected To "a severe cross-examlnation
by Lieutenant Colonel Glenn. OF counsel for the
defence. The fact that he lad been shot two or
three years ago by soldiers al Brownsville was
developed under the questions OF Lieutenant Colo
mel Glenn. The witness at times vIsiby con-
fused. The trial is developing considerable legal
strife between opposing counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
FLOOD SMELLS AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Feb 9-The greatest 2i-hour rise
since the high water made it5 appearance here
was recorded to-day, when the gauge market 10 3
feet, rise OF three tenths State engineers In
charge Of the Louisiana eyres continue to express
confidence in the situation, but keeping viKi-
liant watch from north OF Nicksburg to this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
NO MONEY PAID TO C. S. HANKS.
He Was Never in Employ of the Department
Of Justice. Attorney General Reports.

Washington. Feb 9.-Attorney General Bona
parte transmitted 10 The Senate to-day letter
stating that the records Of the Department OF
Justice do not show that any person by the
name OF Charles ). Hanks has ever been en-
ployed IN any capacity by the department The
Attorney General says payment has been
made TO him from the public funds under his
control.
The communication was in response 10 a reso-
luton introduced by Senator Timau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
LIGHTHOUSE BILL PASSED.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The Omnibus Lighthouse
bill called UP In the Senate to-day by Chair
man Frye Of the Committee of Commerce and
was passed without discussion. The COMMITTEES
amendments were read and agreed 10 ana Within
three minutes from the time the subject was men
toned the bill passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
Pains in Body and Limbs

Mr., John Oven, of Chicago, III, who was
a fireman and is now an engineer, is very
grateful to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for
his restoration to health
He was laid up with severe pains in body
and limbs and had almost given up hope of
recovery.
He was cured by Duffys Pure Malt
Whiskey after all other medicines failed.
and recommends it to all those who suffer
as he did
1 have been fireman and had pains in my back and
limbs bad had give up work, bad business
for man who has eXcrucating pains. tried several So
called remedies, but with improvements as it is very
stubborn sickness to At last used Duffys Pure
Malt Whskey, W hich kind neghbor gave me- and it
worked miracles After taking four bottles | was
able to work
Il am very grateful to Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as
have been promoted from fireman engineer since my re-
covery Had not been cured this could taken
place would not be without Duffy's as medicine no
matter what it You may publish this testimonial all
you wish JOHN OVEN, 255 Ogden St, Chicago ILL.,
Nav 81, 1906
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
CONGRESSMAN ]. F. RIXEY DEAD.
Surgeon Generals Brother Succumbs in
Washington to tuberculosis.

Washington, Feb, g. John Franklin Rixey
Representative In Congress from the Sth Virginia
District. died shortly before o'clock this morning
at the home or his brother. Surgeon General Rixey
OF the navy. IN this city trcm tuberculosis OF the
throat and lungs.