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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
DENOUNCED BY CLARK
ADMuIsTRAIoN OF FoRI
RESERVE cRITIcIsED.
Claimed That Procedure is Detrimental
to the Best Interests Of the
Country.

Consideration Of the agricultural appro-
priation bill was resumed by the Senate
today at the close Of the routine morning
business.
The criticism Of the administration Of the
forest preserves Of the country which has
been INDUCED in by the senate whenever
the bill has been before that body was
resumed today by Senator Clark Of Wyom-
ing.
The constant tendency Of the bureau Of
forestry has been to reach out and gather
to itself land and power never contemplated
by Congress-" asserted Mr.. Clark. Such
procedure il detrimental. injurious and de-
structtve to the interests of the various
parts OF the country in which the reserves
When in 1891 Congress authorised the
President to create forest reserves no one
ever contemplated that in this brief time
10000 square miles of land should be set
aside and closed to settlement.
Immense Tract Reserved.
THE area Of the forest reserve is now
as large as the whole Of New England.
with the states Of Pennsylvania. New
York and Ohio added. In acres the
amount Is 127.000,00O.
In addition to this immense area, 1t
now is proposed in this bill to withdraw
HVVbVVVpOVV InOTe-Cn0 l0n0S
OF the country-and place this vast do
main under the authority Of the chief Of
the forestry bureau.
This IL giving more dominion and
power TO one man than Is held by any in
div1dual on earth-king or potentate
Iaik about your lumber barons," con-
tinued Mr.. Clark. where is the man ex-
sept the chief Of this bureau who has in
land? He can sell the timber to whom
he pleases. at the price he selects, and in
such quantities as he may desire. and
without being responsible to any one.
the damnation Of the country" said Mr.
Clark with increasing emphasis, and added,
the time has come when q halt must be
called. It has been impossible for us Of
serves, to place before the east our proper
attitude. for the man who raises his voice
AGAINST forest reserves IL at once denounc-
ed as CRATER and timber baron. He II
Of the public domain"
Senator Patterson's Purpose.
Senator Patterson interrupted to say he
intended to introduce an amendment pro-
hibiting charge to be made for grazing
cattle on public lands. incidentally Mr.
Patterson remarked II am little tired Of
the adulation which has been poured out on
the head Of this chief Of bureau here in the
Senate"
When Mr.. Clark remarked that it now
seemed to be the intention of those in
charge OF the forest reserves to set up game
preserves. and such procedure was surely
not contemplated by the forestry act, q
series of Interruptions resulted, and Sena-
tors Carter. Spooner. Beveridge. Fulton and
Patterson discussed the legal rights Of the
general government over its public lands.
AS to the amendment permitting grazing
leases, Senator Clark said its effect would
be to stop permanent settlement on the
public domain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
NEW TREATY WITH JAPAN.
Supposed Subject Of Conference al
State Department,

Viscount Aohi the Japanese ambassador.
had long conference today with Secretary
Root. He declined. however. to make known
the matters discussed. although the con-
ference presumably had to do with negotia-
ton of new treaty with Japan.
TOXIC. February 21-A written Interpret
lation regarding the San Francisco school
question was presented to the government
today by member Of the house Of repre-
sentatives. The reply of Foreign Minister
Hayashi is expected in few days
The Japanese of San Francisco have
cabled strong appeal to Toxic asking the
government to support their cause, and
pointing out that the restriction of Japanese
emigration would eventually result in the
extinction Of their compatriots residing in
San Francisco.
The Japanese newspapers have not COM
mented on this appeal up to the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
HEIRS TO IRISH MILLIONS.
Maine Family Expect to Inherit
Share of Large Estate.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEWISTON. Me-. February 21.-J. Dono-
van Of the firm Of Donovan & Dunn Of this
city has Just received word from a relative
in ireland that the family has been left a
large fortune from the estate Of Paul
Kingston. who died recently In this country.
Mr.. Donovan's mother was a Kingston. Her
brother Paul let Ireland when a boy. and.
It was supposed. enlisted in the army In this
country. All trace of him was lost.
There were several sisters and one other
brother In the family. All are dead. II tho
story old Mr. Donovan tells Is true. his
relative left fortune estimated to be ST.
OIo.OOO. He has several brothers In other
states who would share with him In their
mothers share of the estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
VARIANCE rs ALLEGED
FATAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
INDIcTMENT AND PROOF.
Point Of Law Raised During Trial Of
Representative Binger Hermann
Jury Excused.

Stiil another phase Of the case Of Rep
resentative Binger Hermann. on trial be-
fore Justice Stafford In Criminal Court No.
1, developed at the morning session today
when Attorney A. 8. Worthington Of coun-
Sci for the defendant introduced q new plea
for taking the case from the jury and dis
missing the charge against Hermann.
We offer to prove that there II q fatal
variance between the indictment and the
facts as existent at the time the true bill
was returned" Mr.. worthinston said. OBJ
jections was made by United States At
torney Baker. but upon suggestion by Mr..
Worthington the Jury was temporarily ex-
cused during argument of the point in
volved.
Elliot p. Hough. formerly secretary to
MI, Hermann. AZ commissioner Of the gen.
before the discussion arose. He was asked
Il he had been witness before the grand
Jury and was excused from the stand.
Counsel for the defense then outlined their
ticularize. when 1t might have done %.
that the destroyed books were kept in the
commissioners private once; that the
books contained letters signed by the de.
PENDANT and that the books were marked
personal" as distinguished from other
books and records Of the department
Should Operate as Acquittal.
A variance between the indictment and
the evidence. according to the claim Of the
defense. should operate as an acquittal for
Mr. Hermann.
The opposite view was taken by United
States Attorney Baker and Assistant
United States Attorney Jesse Adkins. and
both declared the Indictment In its descrip-
ton OF the destruction OF the thirty -five
letter press copy books was sufficient to in
form the defendant Of the charge he would
be required to meet. Na.-
You cannot take a technicality to get
the defendant off," Mr.. Baker said.
Justice Stafford deferred his decision on
the understanding that all Of the afternoon
session would be occupied with arguments
OF another point of law involved in the case,
ana the jury was excused until Monday.
Argument This Afternoon.
The argument Of the afternoon session
was in reference to the admisability Of let
tiers between the defendant and the men
Joined with him in the Blue mountain con-
spiracy case and other alleged conspiracy
cases in the west.
1--WE expect to show Mr.. Hermann COM
mitted other crimes and our object Is to
prove his motive in destroying the books
was to conceal evidence" said Assistant
United States District Attorney Adkins. A
long list Of court decisions were quoted to
uphold the contention Of the government
that 1t has right to show Hermann's
motive for destruction of the copy books
All Of the session Of court yesterday art
ernoon was consumed in reading to the Jury
a series of letters written by the defendant
while commissioner Of the general land Of
flee and copied into the letter press books
around which the present case Is being
fought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
KEYHAM DOCK OPENED.
Prince Of Wales Presides at an I'm.
posing Ceremony.

posing Ceremony.
DAVENPORT. England. February 21.-
The great. new Keyham docks. which COM
plete the most important naval dock yards
scheme Of the British empire. were opened
today by the Prince of Wales with consid-
cradle ceremony. The large gathering Of
warships sent here in honor OF the occa-
sion were dressed with bunting. and the
harbor was gay with flags as the prince,
who was accompanied by the Princess of
Wales, embarked on the commander-in-
chiefs yacht Vivid and led a procession
of torpedo boats through the lines OF war
ships to the scene Of the ceremony.
AS the Vivid steamed into the new docks
she severed barrier of vari-colored rib
bons stretched across the entrance. After
christening the docks Prince Of Wales
Basin" a large company. including the
Prince and Princess of Wales. the adj
miralty officials. naval officers and q few
civilians were entertained at luncheon.
Disagreements between the naval and
civilian authorities regarding the latters
participation In the ceremonies resulted in
q notable absence of general decorations
ashore and caused the mayor and corpora
ton to refuse to attend the function.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
SHIP SUBSIDY PROSPECTS
Conference Of Friends Of the Littauer
Compromise.


Representative Watson, the republican
whip. has advised the members most inter-
ested in the Littauer compromise ship SUBJ
sidy bill to hold themselves in readiness to
attend conference some time this after
noon and make final disposition Of the
much-discussed subsidy matter.
Speaker Cannon. Representative Grosve-
nor, chairman Of the House committee on
merchant marine and ship subsidy; Repre-
sentative Littaeur. who was instrumental
in drawing up the compromise measure
finally reported by the House committee;
Representative Humphrey Of Washington
and several other members will attend the
conference.
It has been stoutiy maintained by Speaker
Cannon that he favors bringing the bill In
under a rule forbidding amendment, but
this suggestion has been bitterly opposed by
many representatives from the middle west
and friends Of the ship subsidy think IL the
measure be considered at all it will be
subject to amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
EN- ROUTE TO WASHINGTON
Says American Friendship Is Valued
by England.
COUNTRY NOT AIDING JAPAN
Diplomat Declares Capt. Hobson's
Story About War 10 Ridiculous
Sees No Chance Of Conflict.

NEW YORK. February 21.-James Bryce.
the new British ambassador to the United
States. and Mrs. Bryce landed today from
the Oceanic. having been detained OF Sandy
Hook bar over night. They were met at the
pier by the British consul general at New
York and several attaches OF the British
embassy in Washington. and went at once
to Jersey City to take the II am. train
for Washington. --,
Mr.. Bryce talked very carefully with the
reporters who found him on board the
Oceanic. He said that the voyage was UNI
eventful and very pleasant
Il am glad to come here where have
lot OF friends" he said in reply to ques-
lions. but OF course I am sorry to have to
leave q number Of friends at home"
Have you q special message from King
Edward to President Rooseveltf" ae was
asked.
Anything that passes between the king
and me Is a matter Of secrecy" was his an
swer.
'Will you say anything regarding the re-
lations between England ind American
Everybody must know that the great
wish In England Is to be on termss OF the
greatest friendship with America. I have
thought Of nothing else since r first came
to America thirty six years ago-in 1870
he replied.
No War With Japan.
''Will you say anything regarding the
probability Of a war between America and
Japan. and England's position in case of
such a catastrophe
THAT is touching on politics. and must
decline to discuss anything political
But the Japanese question Is an Inn
portant one In America now. was sug-
gested.
II don't think there is any chance Of
war;" said Mr.. Bryce. t.., ..
what about Kingston and Swetten-
ham?'
THAT is politics. too" said Mr.. Bryce.
Mr.. Bryce said 80 far as he knew no
changes would be made In the personnel
of the embassy stan at Washington.
He was shown a newspaper clipping which
stated that Sir Howard Vincent intended
to move a vote in the house OF commons
asking why Mr.. Bryce's remuneration had
been increased to 10000 a year.
II know nothing whatever about 1t: It Is
a matter Of indifference to me-" said Mr..
Bryce.
Pleased With Mission.
II shouldn't have come here II were
not. would like to say that both Mrs.
Bryce and myself have BEEN deeply touch
ed by the kind way in which the American
press has treated the news of my appoint
ment," Mr.. Bryce said with some little
show of emotion. Then he added: Tho
greatest wish in England is to maintain the
strong friendly relations which now exist
between England and America feel that
way myself because Of my long knowledge
Of America"
Mr.. Bryce W told that Capt. Hobson had
recently said that England was at the back
OF Japan in her alleged desire for war with
America. 49,
THAT Is politics again. and have Moth
ing to say. 1t Is too absurd" he responded.
He said he should present his credentials
to President Roosevelt at the earliest pos
sible moment. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Gravel for Jamestown Exposition.

0I6V01 LUZ OaUCbSoWA cAHOoAI4oAs
While there Is sand by the million yards
on either hand at the jamestown exposition
grounds there is no gravel to be had there.
and the exposition authorities have had to
look elsewhere for gravel for the walks
and for other purposes. Gravel OF par
ticular size Is wanted for use In COM
position roofing which is to be used on
some Of the buildings going UP there. and
thousands Of yards of the little stones are
being shipped from Alexandria and other
points on the river to the exposition pier.
The schooner Grace G. Bennett. carrying
about 400 tons of gravel taken from the
beds in Piscataway creek. has completed
landing at Alexandria. and Will sail
for the exposition grounds within the next
IL living in the st. Mary's river taking
aboard another large cargo OF gravel for
the exposition. and It II stated that several
barge loads Of the material will be sent
from Alexandria to Hampton roads az soon
as the vessels to carry 1t can be chartered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Planned Funeral and Died.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, February Platter
providing for his funeral expenses by de.
posting a sum Of money on a table. John
Nelmes. q retired merchant Of Brooklyn,
n. Y, yesterday shot and killed himself.
Nelmes, who was about fifty years old,
had been in this city three days. His action
was attributed to dependency resulting
from coptinued i'll health. He left written
directions that the news of his death be
communicated to his family in Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
TEN PER CENT RAISE.
Postal Increases the Salaries Of All Of
It's Operators

NEW YORK. February 2l.-Clarence H
Mackay. president Postal Telegraph Com
pany. made the following announcement
this afternoon:
"All statements heretofore made as to
amount Of increases in salaries which would
be made by the Postal Telegraph Company
have been entirely unauthorized. The mat
ter was passed upon finally by this om-
pany today. however. and 1t was ordered
that the salaries Of all operators, traffic
chiefs. wire chiefs, assistant chief operat-
ors. chief operators and managers be in
creased 10 per cent, and that this Increase
shall apply not only to the principal Offices
but to all the offices of the company in the
United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Building Permits Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued the following
building permits today: To H. Wardman.
for one four-story brick apartment house at
1923 10th street northwest; architect. A. H.
Biers; builder. H. Wardman: estimated
cost, $4,000.
To Mary L. Norton, for repairs and alter
ations at S15 14th street northwest: archi-
tects, Marsh & Peters; builder. John G.
Larcombe; estimated cost, $500.
To John Bennett, for repairs and altera-
lions at 425 7th street northwest; builder,
James A. Dawrick; estimated cost, 81 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Actor Found Dead.

NEW YORK. February 21.-Frank Mac
Wears. who had been playing in the "Man
of the Hour at the Savoy Theater. was
found dead today at the foot Of q short
flight Of steps leading from the sidewalk
3Sth street. where he lived. His skull was
fractured 1t Ii believed that his death
was accidental
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Licenses to Practice.

As the result Of the examination held In
January. the following licenses have been
issued by the board Of supervisors of medi-
cine and pharmacy in the District; To
practice medicine-Hugh Nutting, Charies
A. Simpson, James Birckhead, William A.
Tolson, Stanton w. Howard, Earl C. Ste
venson. To practice pharmacy-Robera /
Myers and Bernard Larrick. To practice
Neutrality-suspicious. C. Mills and Antanette
Catalan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
JAILBIRDS CAPTURED,
Three Petersburg Prisoners Under Ar
rest at Norfolk, Va.

NORFOLK. Va, February 21.-A. j.
Gregory. c. P. Pitt and L. E. Rivenbark
who broke Jail at Petersburg. Va, early
yesterday morning by saving their way out
Of a second-story window and lowering
themselves to freedom on an improvised
bridge If bed Stats and sides suspended
from blankets. were captured in Norfolk
today. They are being held for Chief OF
Police Ragland Of Petersburg, who will call
for them this evening.
Gregory was one of pair brought back
to Virginia recently following capture in
Florida. When arrested he was found to
have upon him a large bunch of railroad
switch keys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Georgia Has a $75, 900 Fire.

BRUNSWICK. Ga, February 21.-Fire to-
day destroyed the entire plant Of the
Parker-Hensell Engineering Company, In |
GLIDING the immense marine machine shops, |
foundry, etc. Several tugs and vessels |
at the wharf of the plant were saved, some |
of them being damaged. The loss Is esti- |
mated at $4,000. |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Death Of John craieer.

The death last Tuesday Of John Craiger
at his residence in Garretsville. Ohio. has
been announced. Mr.. Craigsr. who was
formerly resident Of Forest Glen, Nd.
had been in i'll health for q long time. and
was stricken with grip q week ago and
never rallied. His widow, Anne l., and
his son, Sherman M. Craiger, who resides
In New York city. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
An Error as to Testimony Corrected
To the Editor Of The Star:

In my testimony before the state corpora
ton commission at Alexandria county court
house on Saturday. oruary 16. In the case
Of the W.. A. & F. c. Railway Company, I
am reported in your paper the following
date as stating 1.-THE rates prevailing are
better than those charged on the steam
road and "that the company purchased
secondhand cars. which. he said, were as
good as new" / did not state that the Sec
ond-hand cars were as good as new"
Such q statement would be a deliberate
falseh0od, as any patron of the road can
see for themselves. made no comparison
between the rates charged by the electric
and steam roads. N. e. CHURCH.
Falls Church, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Meeting of Historical Society.

President Harry A. Colman Of the United
States Historical Society has called a meet
ing Of that organization for O'Clock to-
morrow evening at his home. 1858 Columbia
road. The session will be in the nature of
a George Washington birthday celebration,
hers on George Washington and other patrl-
otto subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Gen. Booths Farewell Visit.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

LONDON. February 21.-Gen. William
Booth. head Of the Salvation Army. will
sail for the United States on the steam
ship Minneapolis on Saturday, and will so
begin what he says win be the last trip Of
the kind he will make. After staying q week
In New York he will go to Canada. where
he will remain month. The remainder
OF his itinerary has not been announced.
His intention Is to return to England In
June. when he win have entered his
eightteth year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Family Of Five Frozen.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

OTTAWA. Ont. February 21.-A family
of Eve have just succumbed to the terrible
northwest winter. Radcliffe. homesteader
and his team Of oxen. were found dead on
a creek near his home near Estervan Sas-
katchewan. In the sleigh was a load OF coil
In the house the wife and three children
were found dead, the bodies being frozen
perfectly solid. Radcliffe had gone to get
coal recently SO scarce In the northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Alarm Of FirS.

About SIS damage was caused house 1915
35th street at Ia o'clock this afternoon.
When the flames were discovered an alarm
was turned in from box TIA and tho fire.
men soon extinguished the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

Ellsworth Niblock of Amber, Pa, has
been granted divorce by the Montgomery
county court He came to Norristown with
Mrs Emma Riderman OF Amber, and. pro-
ceeding to the prothonotary's once, paid
the fees to complete the divorce. He then
went across the hallway In the court house
and obtained . license to marry Mrs. Rider
man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Hpmar Ct By wreck.

DENVER, Col. February Alt IL ru-
mored here that wreck. with heavy loss
Of life. has occurred on the Union Pacific
somewhere west. The report - being IN
vestigated-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
DR.. David Z. Foster Dead.

DR.. David L Foster died yesterday at
the George washington Hospital. in the
sfxty-fourth year of his age. The funeral
win be held from his late residence. 13
18th street. At II o'clock tomorrow fore
noon.