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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27
Cndale m Time.

The trains on the G.. & o. have
the following schedule:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27

Trains 81. %. 90 and "A are fast
trains and make no local stops.
Trains y, 20. 20, %, 2e, ~, 80
and a carry mail.
Trains Is and 26 now run or
Sunday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27

The new passenger station in
Washington was opened for the
use of all the roads entering that
city. The new station cost ST.
10000 and large amount was
spent on the approaches, etc.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27

Farc'tr. out u Lexington. went
Republican Uv about 30.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27

Feel languid, weak, rundown :
Headache f. Stomach Off
just plain case of lazy liver.
Burdock Blood BitterS tones liver
and stomach. promotes digestion,
purihes the blood. lat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
DEFENDANT DISCHARGED.
Court Sustains Demurrer by Mr.. 10.
seph r. Atkinson.

The charge of obtaining property by
false pretenses against Joseph r. Atkn-
son. real estate dealer at 924 18th street
northwest. came up again In the Police
Court this morning for preliminary hear
ing. and at the conclusion of the argu-
ments. on a demurrer filed by the defense.
Judge Mullowny dismissed the case and
discharged the defendant. After the dis
missal Of the case. Attorney Campbell
Darlington stated that papers would at
once be prepared in a suit against John
M. Henderson. the complaining witness,
for false arrest.
The case grew out of a real estate deal
in which Mr.. Henderson sold one Of a row
of houses on T street between 18th and
18th streets northwest to James E. Leath.
through Mr.. Atkinson as agent. 1t was
claimed by Mr.. Henderson that the house
was intended for Alonzo Ware. a colored
man, and not, as Mr.. Atkinson Is said to
have represented. for Mr.. Leath.
Judge Mullowny decided that under the
information fled and the statement of the
evidence to be offered by the government.
made by Assistant United States Attorney
Stuart Mcnamara, no Offense was made
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
BOARD MEETING HELD.
Managers Of Public School System in
Session

The February meeting Of the board of
education Is being held this afternoon at
the Franklin School building. It was
scheduled to begin at Pm. but the MEM
bers were late in arriving and it was some
time afterward that the meeting was called
to order. At the time The Stars report
closes the preliminary routine matters are
still under consideration. 1t Is expected
that nothing sensational will develop.
At meeting Of the Teachers Advisory
Council yesterday afternoon In the Franklin
building Miss Augusta NJ. Swan of the
Monroe School was elected a member of
the council from the kindergarten depart
ment.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
setting forth that high school teachers are
invited to hold a mass meeting at the Cen
trail High School hall Wednesday, February
"a. 1907. at $50 pm, to suggest ave names
Of high school teachers (heads of depart
ments not being eligihle) as possible mem
bers of the council"
1t Is understood that each teacher present
will place on one unsigned ballot the names
of Ave persons. The chairman and secre-
tary OF the meeting will certify the Ave
highest for the special consideration of the
council. and will forward the list at the
earliest date possible to Miss May p. Brad.
shaw. Edmonds School. eth and D streets
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OPENED IN ALABAMA.

TUsKEGEE. Ala. February 20-The six
teenth annual session of the Tuskegee negro
conference began here today at the Tuske-
gee Normal and Industrial Institute. Pres
ident Booker T. Washington presided. and
hundreds of farmers. with their wives and
families, crowded the spacious auditorium
of the school.
Educators from various parts Of the
north and south were also in attendance.
In his opening address Principal Washing
ton reviewed the advance made by the
negro race within the past year, as well
as since the advent of freedom. He ad-
vised the members of the race to push on
ward in the path Of industrial progress. to
live decent and clean lives, to avoid racial
friction, and by industry, frugality and
honest living to command their own self
respect and to earn and keep the respect
of their white neighbors.
Reviewing the work Of the race since the
civil war, he said that the negro in the
United States has acquired landed property
equal to the combined areas of Belgium
and Holland. He urged he purchase of
land while it may be bought at present
figures; he advised the saving of money,
the opening Of bank accounts and the in
vestment of savings in land, agricultural
machinery and surroundings to make bet
ter homes.
A declaration of principles embodying the
lines Of President Washington's address
was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.
Details Of the German Suit at Hart
ford, Conn.


HARTFORD. Conn, February 2O-Mrs.
Bridget Theresa German was on the stand
today to undergo a severe cross-examina-
ton on her breach of promise suit for
$4,000 against Thomas X. Fits Of Ashford,
formerly state representative and senator.
Mr.. Fits is seventy-five years old and
bachelor OF wealth. Mrs. German is a
widow. fifty-three years old. and she has
three grown-up children. Mr.. Fits was
born in Ashford. He has represented his
town three times in the Legislature.
has been outside but three times in his
Hfe-twice when he went to Mt. Tom with
Mrs. German and once, years ago. when
he went to New Bedford with David Clark,
late of this city, by whom he had been
employed for forty-three years.
Mrs. German was asked by Judge Egg
gleston. Fits lawyer: You say Thomas
Fits called at your house during the alb
would get a divorce he would marry YOU.
and he then told you how much he was
worth. You said. 'Yes?"
He told you he was worth over $60.OO0?"
Yes. he did"
What did you say to it?'
Il don't know just what did say"
And while you were a married woman
you permitted Thomas to call on you and
talk about marriage?"
Yes. did"
And when he spoke to you about Ii you
thought of getting a divorce, didn't you? %
II might have at first, but when /
thought 1t over my feelings would not al
low me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
BLOCKED THE PRoJECT.-
Chairman Tawney Opposed Creation Of
q Naturalization Bureau.

q
There is some discussion among members
of the House today concerning the action
of the Secretary Of the Department of Com
merce and Labor, as brought out In the
hearings before the sundry civil subcom-
mittee, in establishing a separate naturaE-
zation bureau, although Congress at It's
last session declared specifically that the
bureau OF immigration should be known
hereafter as the bureau of immigration and
naturalization and should have jurisdiction
of all matters connected with the latter
subject. But Mr.. Sargent, commissioner
general of immigration, told Chairman
Tawney Of the appropriation committee
during the hearing that he had nothing TO
do with the naturalization bureau, or d.
vision, as 1t Is called.
The division asked for lump sum APP
preparation Of 100000 for the next nscas
wear. This was refused and the chief OF
the division Mr. Campbell, was ordered
to prepare detailed estimates. He SUD,
mitted estimates of 900 for the clerical
force in Washington and $1oO,Uo LOT NJ
spectors. In the sundry civil bill the COM
s1OO, coo over to the Department OF Justice
to provide for the employment OF assistant
United States attorneys In the various dis
tricts in connection with Naturalization
papers before federal courts.
This is In line with the determination OF
Chairman Tawney and other leading repub-
hcans Of the House to eliminate as far as
possible speeiaf agents, special examiners,
Special inspectors and special everything
else in the various departments OF the gov
ernment: The action OF the committee: II
uraiization division back In the subordinate
nosition that Congress intended 1t should
take.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
GUARDED CRITICISM.
Views Of japanese Press on San
Francisco Matter.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
TOXIC. February 20.-The newspapers
guardedly criticise the settlement reached
on the Japanese immigration and the Cali
fornia school question. They express re-
greet that California Is practically vic
torious.
Viscount Hayashi. minister Of foreign at
fairs. replies, through the Osaga Mainichi,
regretting that the newspapers show ignor-
ance Of the fundamental provisions Of the
treaty Of 1894. and quotes article 2. He
calls attention to the fact that the United
States long delayed to exercise its right to
restrict immigration from japan.
President Roosevelt, he says, exerted him.
self to the utmost to settle the matter by
an unwritten agreement but the respective
interests demanded legislation. The Wis
count expresses appreciation of the pro-
found sincerity and the patience Of the
American government. He says he regards
O supplementary treaty as unnecessary.
Furthermore, no restriction has been placed
on japanese immigration into Hawaii.
where there Is ample room. He says the
critics must remember that the treaty Of
1894 was the price of the abolition of for
eign consular jurisdiction in Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
ASSISTANT PROMOTED
PHILIP SHERWOOD SUPERIN-
TENDENT AT CITY HALL.

Marshal Aulick Palmer today announced
the appointment of Philip Sherwood as
superintendent of the city hall building. to
succeed the late William E. Hutchinson
who died last Sunday. after filing the po-
sitfon for a quarter of century. AS pre-
dicted in The Star, Marshal Palmer de-
cided to promote one Of the men who had
been employed as an assistant to Mr..
Hutchinson. and who was acquainted with
the heating arrangement Of the building
and other details Of the position.
Mr.. Sherwood has acted as fireman and
assistant engineer at the city hall for
twenty-five years, coming to the position
shortly after the appointment Of Mr.
Hutchinson, under whom he had worked
in a similar capacity at the Washington
navy yard for ten or twelve years.
The appointment Of Mr.. Sherwood meets
with general appreciation at the city hail.
where he is generally well regarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
USE OF COKE AS FUEL.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Sat-
istied With the Experiment.

The officials Of the Pennsylvania railroad
were so pleased with the experiment last
Saturday In the use of coke for fuel on one
of their engines. as published exclusively
In The Sunday Star. that they have been
using 1t on the same train. No. 8. which
leaves the 9Th street station each day at
noon. 1t was decided to give it a further
test today on the largest type Of engine on
the road. and subsequently two tons of coke
were placed on engine No. sofa Of train No.
ss, which left this city at II o'clock this
morning.
An oficial Of the railroad stated that the
experiment has proved a decided success.
and that the railroad company Is satisfied
that the public viii have no cause for COM
plant when this fuel Ia adopted by the
company.
The two tons Of coke were almost all
placed i'm the frebox before leaving the en-
CINE house at the New Jersey avenue yards
and II was not necessary to add any more
fuel until the train was six OF seven miles
beyond the city limits.
The experiment on the freight engines
In the Potomac yards has not yet been
made, but IL 10 expected 1t will take place
within few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
CONVICT KILLS CONVICT.
No Reason Given For the Very IN
usual Crime.

PATTSBURG, N. T.. February a.
francesca Ratio, a convict in Clinton prison
at Dannemora. died there last night as .
result of stab wound in the neck. in
hicted by Michael Yoscov. another convict
RATIO. who was convicted In 1904 in West
chester county and sentenced to be electro
cutad secured a retriai and was finally con-
v.cted of manslaughter in the first degree
and sentenced to Sing Sing for twenty
years Yoscow was convicted in New York
in May. 1904, of murder In the second de-
gree and sentenced to Sing Sing for life.
Later they were both transferred to Dame
mora. where they have been since under
treatment in the prison hospital for tuber-
culosis Or Monday they both went into the
toilet room nf the ward when Yoseow sud
denly drew a knife he had concealed In his
clai thing or IN his bed and assaulted RATIO
Tile prison authorities know OF RIO cause for
the killing. 1tscow would only say, re-
ferring 10 Ratio. HE knows why killed
him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20

WEBER BILL KILLED
ADVERSE ACTION TAKEN By
HOUSE DISTRICT CoMMITTEE.

The House District committee held spe-
cial session this afternoon at which con-
siderable business Of local interest was
transacted. The committee killed the bill
to license osteopaths in the District and to
regulate the practice Of osteopathy, the
Weber bill for prohibition In Washington
and the Senate measure to provide for
branch public library at Takoma Park.
The bill to permit local railways to ex
tend their tracks to the union station was
favorably reported with a number Of
amendments. The route Indicated for the
Capital Traction Company to reach the
union station is practically that Of the Sem
ate measure. with the change permitting
the utilization of Massachusetts, avenue
and eliminating the proposition for tracks
westerly on X street from North Capitol
Provision is also made for additional street
car facilities in Northeast and Southwest
Washington.
Broad-Tire Bill Added.
AS riders on the street railway bill the
committee placed the broad-tire measure
and the Sims amendment bringing steam
locomotives under the scope of the smoke
law.
The following bills received favorable RI
ports from the committee:
H. r. 24S30, introduced by Representa-
tive Byrd Of Mississippi, prohibiting in the
District of Columbia the intermarriage OF
whites with negroes Of Mongolians
H. R. 21393, introduced by Representative
Lever of South Carolina by request to
make the Barnaby road from its intersec-
ton with the Livingston road to the District
line public highway. .-
H. R. 1854. introduced by Representative
Allen of Missouri, amending the fire-escape
law passed at the last session so as to make
1t not imperative for owners of thoroughly
ffreproof buildings to erect fire escapes ac-
cording to the original provisions of the
act.
H. r. 2563O, introduced by Representative
Babcock. making certain minor amend
ments to the act for the regulation of the
metropolitan police.
H. R. 1904, to provide for the better reg
istration of births In the District
H. r. 25O30 authorizing the extension Of
Park place northwest along the west line
of the Soldiers Home land with width of
forty feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Purchase Of Tract Of Land.

The Northwest Washington Improve
ment Company by deed placed on record
today acquired large tract of land fronting
61o feet on the Tenieytown road and lying
between Cleveland Park and the Nourse
tract, being known as parts Of addition to
Rock Of Dumbarton, Pretty Prospect Gizor
and Mount Airy. The acreage OF the tract
is not given In the deed, but the considera-
ton stated Is s1s1. el5.60 The deed Is signed
by Nathaniel w. E5we. John A. Coke and
Richard H. Goldsboroush, as trustees for
the OWNERS.
The purchasing company placed on record
a deed Of trust to secure the trustees named
}151. 1850. to be paid within FIVE years.
with interest at s per cent and pledged the
property purchased rs security Bruce
Bowe OF Richmond, Va. and John Ridout
of this city are named as trustees under
the deed of trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
CASTRO MUCH BETTER.
Improvement in Condition Of Vene-
zuela's President.

Advices were received here this morning
to the effect that President Castro Of vene-
zuela is very much improved in health, as
is shown in a cable message received here
by DIR. Guzman, the Venezuelan charge
from the secretary OF the interior, as fol-
lows: ....-. .'.-.'
Castro very much better and condition
most encouraging. Operation February o.
Castro still at Macuto."
Macuto Is a summer resort near Baran-
cas-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
SERVICES HELD.
Funeral This Afternoon Of Charles A.
Bradford.

In the presence of large attendance OF
relatives and friends funeral services
over the remains of Mr.. Charles A. Brad
ford were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon
at the family residence, 30 4th street
southeast Rev. Daniel W. Skellenger,
pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian Church,
conducted the services. The pallbearers.
all representing the fraternities Of which
the deceased was q member. were as fol-
lows: Daniel Williams and Guy M. Nicely.
representing Orient Commandery, No. 8.
Knights Templar; L. F. Weber and A.
Hermer of Naval Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons: c. F. Van Horn Of Hope Lodge.
No. 20, r. A. A. NJ, and W. e. Mooney of
Naval Lodge, No. 4, +. A. A. M. The in
terment was in Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
a,oo,o F1RE IN sTEuBENv1LLE.
Wholesale Drug House 10 Totally
Destroyed.

sTEUBENvILIE. Ohio. February 20
Bsall & Steele's Wholesale drug house
was totally destroyed by fire today. on
failing a loss Of $1OO.00a The adjoining
buildings of william Leach and the steu-
benville Dry Goods Company were dam
aged to the extent of 435,000.
The fire originated In the cellar Of the
drug house and was due to an explosion
of paint. Roy Erwin. q clerk, was badly
burned The loss In covered by insurance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
The Brewster Accident.

NEW YORK, February 20.-An inquiry
into the causes of the accident to the Brew
ster express, On the Harlem division OF the
New York Central railroad. last Saturday
night. by which more than a score of per-
sons lost their lives, was begun today by
the state railroad commissioners The early
stage Of the hearing was confined to tech
meal explanations Of the methods of train
operations by company ofiicials and en-
ployes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20

Thu following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at 2 pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-February 10. pm. a:
pm, a.: IL midnight. 40 February 20.
a.m.. 50; 9 am. "a: ia noon. 81; 2 pm. 3s
Maximum, ~. at 4:30 pm, February ID;
minimum. So. at am, February ~.
Observation-Disclosures 10, 4 p,m.. ~. ~;
D. m, 20.6S; u midnight, 20.76 February ~.
4 ana, 29.T9; s am, 29.S3; noon, 2aIs; z
PM. 20.72.
Minimum temperature past twenty-four
hours, 33; ayear ago, S5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
MARK OF ESTEEM.
Senator Scott Receives Honors at Cav
tai Of His State.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. February 90
Senator Nathan B. Scott addressed both
houses OF the legislature here today after
they had adjourned especially to hear
him. The members of both houses and a
number of state officials were the guests
OF Senator Scott at dinner at the Hotel
Ruffner last night.
The adjournment of the legislature to
receive Senator Scott is mark of esteem
seldom If ever before extended a public
man in this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Railroad Man Commits Suicide.

Ell PASO. Texas. February 2G-A pri-
vate telegram received here today from
Mexico City says that e. e. Styner, late
general manager of the Mexican Central
railroad died last night In Mexico City
from wounds inflicted by himself Monday
night with a knife. His suicide is attrihut-
ed to dependency over the severance of his
connection with the Mexican Central.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20

the general simply stated his own views
as to the ACCESSIBILITY OF making changes
in the governorship in Cuba. but neither
the President nor Secretary Taft made any
comment upon these expressions that could
be construed into an Endorsement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
To Read to lEilitiamen.

Capt. Stanley d. Embiek. Artillery
Corrs. has been ordered to Columbia. 9. c..
for the purpose of reading paper on the
subject of ssThe Relations OF the Organized
Militia to Coast Defense" before the con.
yention OF the Interstate National Guard
Association, March Is, 1907, and upon the
completion of that duty he will return to
his proper station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Alleged Asailants Under Guard.

RICHMOND. Va. February 2o-Herbert
steptoe and Peter Hudson. the two negroes
charged with assaulting Miss Shelton near
Amherst, were brought to Lynchburg to-
day from Roanoke, accompanied by the
deputy sheriff OF the latter place. The pris-
oners were turned over to the Lynchburg
military and were taken to Amherst, where
1t Is expected their trial will begin today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Goes on Inspecting Tour.

D. E. McComb. superintendent of sewers.
is to visit New York and Boston to inspect
the sewerage systems In those two cities in
connection with the construction of the
sewage pumping station in Washington.
He will proceed upon this trip Monday
morning and will be gone ten days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Building Permit ISSUED.

Inspector Ashford issued building per-
mit today to John A. Hamilton to erect
a three-story brick warehouse at SSI-S9
Louisiana avenue northwest. F. b. Pyle
Is named as the architect. and the hrm or
Fissell & Wagner Ia named "a builder. The
cost. Ia estimated at 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Detailed to Board Of Ordnance.

Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell. chief of stan,
has been detailed as a member of the board
of ordnance and Notifications. vice Brig.
Gr~ Pc Y. Barry, United States army,
!, rc,.cE,. Tor dE.y In Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
TO Report on Larchmont Disaster.

General Uhler Of the steamboat inspection
service. who was sent to New York to In
vestigate the Larchmont disaster, has re-
turned to Washington and is engaged on
his report which will soon be submitted to
the Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
GRANDMoTHER,s STORY.
Family Never Had Any Trouble Until
Mrs. Nesbi. Came Into 1t.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CHICAGO, Ills, February 2O-"There
never was any trouble in our family until
my son, Winfield Nesbit. married EVELYN
Mckinney, now Mrs. Holman mother of
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. don't believe she
was exactly the right sort OF a woman for
my boy, and sometimes / think. too, that
she was more or less to blame for the
life my granddaughter led"
Mrs. Eliza Nesbit, seventy-fo years of
age. living with her daughter, Mrs. Isaac
j.. Galbraith. wife Of the architect who
prepared some of the plans for the gov
eminent building at Chicago during the
Columbian exposition in 1898. said this at
In this city.
Il have been in Spokane more than six
months" she said, and so far I have been
immune from gossip and newspaper re-
ports. but 1 have followed the trial of
Harry Thaw with interest for the reason
that believe that he will be acquitted of
the charge Of numbering Stanford White.
The last time I saw Evelyn wife of
Mr. Thaw. was when she was fifteen years
of age. She was a pure little girl-iust
as nice as any you would want to meet.
She and her mother were living in Pitts
burg. Some time afterward they went to
New York, where Evelyn went on the
stage and then met Stanford White 1t
was her mother who placed the little girl
on the stage. and 1t was for the purpose
of making money out Of her girlish beauty
and ability.