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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-16

Blom has a sale of blankets this
week, when he will sell an unusually
good article for very little money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

TO PREVENT THE GRIP.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause There Is only one '.BROMO QUININE."
Look for signature Of e. w. GROVE 26c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
PROPOSED NEW ROAD.
Important Bill Introduced in Mary
land House at ANNAPOLIS.

STATEHOUSE, ANNAPOLIS. March II.
Two bills were last night introduced In
the house to incorporate two important
transportation comprehensive Nashihg-
ton, Patuxent and Drum Point railroad
and the Eastern Transportation Company,
the latter company being authorized to
operate a line of packets and steamboats,
between Baltimore and points on the
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries. Inc
two bills have no connection.
The bill to incorporate the railroad
company was introduced by Mr.. Peach
of Prince George and names as incor-
porators c. A. NJ Wells. Joseph X.
Owens, ReXford NJ. Smith, Wallace a.
Bartlett and Charles A. Wells of Prince
George; Ira ]. Baker and CHARLES G.
Mayer of Washington.
The company is empowered to con-
Struct and operate railroad from Il
point on the Chesapeake Beach railroad.
i'm Calvert or Anne Arundel county. east
of the PatuXent river. to Drum Point and
Sullivans Island. at or near the mouth of
the Chesapeake bay. with such lateral
branches as may be deemed necessary.
The right to condemnation of land is
granted.
The use of public roads is granted, con-
ditional upon the approval of the com
missioners of the several counties. Au-
thority is given to buy land, to own
steamships. tugs and barges and to
operate same in connection with the rail-
road. The capital stock is $2.OOO0. di-
yided into 500 shares at par value of sol
each 1t is said that there is sufficient
capital pledged to insure the conStruc-
ton of the proposed road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
RRIN'S SONS ASSEMBLE
ADDRESS BY DR.. LENNOX BE-
FORE GAELIC SOCIETY.

Irish songs. stories and music were the
the auspices of the Gaelic Society of
Washington at Carroll Institute Hall last
night. More than four hundred persons
attended and the entertainment was con-
ceded to be the most enjoyable and sue
cessful given by the society thus far this
year.
The principal address of the evening
was made by DR.. p. ]. Lennox professor
of English language and literature, Catho-
lie University of America. DIR. Lennox
talked upon The Agricultural Problem
of Ireland. He told of Ireland's wonder
full growth and progress in the last half
century along social and Industrial lines
and furnished statistics and figures to
show that the island las great natural re-
sources. and predicted that 1t will soon
take d prominent place among the ma
tons of the earth. He explained that Ire
lands future success lies in her agricul
ture. and because of this every effort is
being made to educate and otherwise aid
the farmers TO improve their lands.
Hope for Ireland,
After centuries of oppression and prose-
cution believe Ireland is at last destined
by Providence to do great things" DR.
Lennox said. ireland is not now the
humble, brow-beaten. down-trodden coun-
try that it is generally supposed to be.
That oppression and overbearing spirit on
the part of the landlords have been re-
moved by recent land bills and the Irish
tenant is now in position to improve his
land. increase the fertility of his ground
and not fear eviction. or having his rent
raised. as was the case in the past
DR.. LennoX dwelt at considerably length
upon the department of agriculture of
ireland which has been in operation for
several years. and spoke of the great
good it is accomplishing. He declared
that it is necessary to till more land and
use more science in farming.
James Mooney. chairman of the COM
mittee that arranged for the entertain
ment, presided and made a brief address
of welcome. The remainder of the pro-
gram of exercises follows:
Program of Exercises.
Cornet solo "Cailin Deas Cruidhte ma
mBo." Sergt A. C. Pentland 18th Cavalry
Band. L. S. A; piano solo. "MacDonnel's
March," Miss Marguerite Curtis: Dan
Gaedhealach: An FAMINE an Lac James
d. Flynn. president MacHale Gaelic
League; Irish bagpipes, IAN Lon-dubh
tThe BlackbirD," Mr.. Thomas p. Do
herty (Mr John Dowd accompanisD:
soprano solo, (a) THE Little Red Lark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

OBJ 1.-The Cuilin.'' Miss Mary Eleanor
Sullivan Miss Sallie T. Mason accompa-
nist: VIOLIN reel. THE Heather Breeze
Messrs. Michael and John Dowd: harm.
solo. "Banindery." Miss Marguerite
OToole: Gaelic chorus. fa) .Siubhail
Gradh.' tb) "Paistin Fionn,' LADIES' Gael
ic Chorus Mrs Nellie B. .Kelser director.
Prof. Harry Wheaton Howard accompa-
ndsD cornet solo. Men Of Harlech"
welsh national air. Sergt. A.. c. Pent-
land 18th Cavalry Band. r.S.A. Miss
Marguerite Curtis accompanist: baritone
solo. Scotland Yet" Mr. Charles l..
Stanley miss Marguerite Curtis accompa-
nist); piano solo. THE White Cockade.
Miss Marguerite Curtis violin duet. IAN
Cuilin,'' Messrs Michael and John Dowd:
soprano solo. MARY of Argyle" Mrs.
Nellie B. Kelser prof Harry Wheaton
Howard accompanist): harp solo. 'Eibhlin
Ruin" Miss Marguerite O'Toole; cornet
solo, within Mile of Edinboro Town
Sergt. A. c. Pentland. 18th Cavalry Band.
LISA. Irish bagpipes. THE Flagon
Reel Mr.. Thomas p. Doherty (Mr. John
Dowd accompan!sD: "Patrick's Day.
piano, violin and Irish bagpipes: cornet
solo. Taps. Sergt. A. G. Pentland:
Sian Leaf go La.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
THE METROPOLITAN CLUB.

library of about 10000 volumes and the
card rooms. The fourth floor is occu-
pied by the dining rooms, public and
private, and the pantries. In the base
ment are bathrooms. wine cellars cold
storage plant. vacuum cleaning equipment
and heating and lighting machinery.
Founded in Year 1872.
The Metropolitan Club was founded in
1872. with w. w. Corcoran as it's first
president Gen Sherman and Admiral
Porter vice presidents. and George w.
Riggs treasurer The new club obtained
quarters in the old Senator Harris house,
on the present site of George Washing
ton University. Later it moved to the
old Morris house, at Vermont avenue
and H street. In 1852 movement was
started to enlarge the scope Of the club
and obtain new clubhouse. AS a result
of the agitation the old charter was sur
rendered and a new one obtained Under
that the club moved to a building on the
site of the present clubhouse About
three years ago fire wrecked the quarters
and the new house has risen from the
ashes.
On the membership roll the club has
had many of the nations greatest men
and many well-known names are found
among the list of it's officers. Following
the first president. Mr.. Corcoran, other
presidents have been Admiral C. r. P.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
NOW IN IT'S NEW HOME
METROPOLITAN CLUB ACQUIRES
MODERN QUARTERS.

Many members of the Metropolitan Club
visited its new home. 18th and II streets
yesterday and today. and pronounced
the structure stately in architecture. rich
in decorations and handsome in appoint
ments The lack of formalities attend
ing the opening of the new clubhouse
yesterday was a feature of the occasion.
Members used the old rooms in the Ar
lington Hotel annex Sunday. as usual.
They soon felt at home in the new quar-
tiers Monday morning. 1t is expected
that formal housewarming ceremonies
will be held later.
The new building is regarded as an or
nament to the city. The main entrance
is on ii street On the first floor are the
billiard rooms and offices of the club. On
the second floor are the lounging. read
ing and writing rooms. finished in rich
feathers and woods and furnished in the
same style. On the third floor is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, Poslam. Now Obtainable In
Small Quantities.

Since its discovery one year ago. tie ne"
drug. posam. has successfully cured thousands
of chronic cases OF eczema and other distressing
skin Affections Heretofore Poslam has been DIS
pcnsed solely for the benefit of eczema patients
In large jars sufficient for a months treatment.
This found to be an Inconvenience to many
who 1t for minor skin troubles
such pimples. blackhesds. herpes. acne, scaiy
scalp, complexion blcmishes. itching feet. plies
etc. which require but a small quantity to cure
To overcome this. and I'm response to urgent ap
peals. the dispensers Of poslam have been obliged
10 adopt. In addition to the regular 81 pack
age. a special 5o-cent size, which in future may
be found sale at Ograms. O'Donnells ana
other leading drug stores in Washington, or may
be ordered direct from the Emergency Labora
tories. No. 50 West 25th street. New York city
In all eczema cases poslam stops itching with
first application. and proceeds to heal imme-
diately, chronic cases being cured in two weeks
In less serious skin troubles. results are seen
after an overnight application.
Samples for experimental purposes may stu
he had free Of charge by Writing to the labora-
tories Cor them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
MEETING OF GRAIN DEALERS.
Appointment Of Commission to In
yestigate the Trade Wanted.

The Grain Dealers National Associa-
ton in session here has adopted 2
resolution petitioning Congress to appoint
a commission Ito Investigate the grain
trade, in respect to the first handling
from the. farmer. its transportation. the
handling at terminal markets. the ex-
port of grain and kindred matters"
A committee from the association has
appeared before the House committee on
interstate and foreign commerce and OPP
posed the grain inspection bill introduced
by Representative Gronna Of North Da-
kota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Rodgers Admiral John l.. Worden Judge
john Davis Admiral George Dewey.
John A. Kasson. Admiral John G. Walker
and the present president, Elihu Root
Secretary Of State.
Among the vice presidents the follow
ing names are to be found: Admiral ID. u.
Porter, Admiral Worden. Gen. ID. b. Sack
EFT. Gen Philip Sheridan. Judge Davis.
Gen Schofeld, Admiral Walker. Gen,
Ruggles. John A. kasson. Admiral Van
Reypen. j. X. McCammon. Archibald
HOPKINS and Nathaniel Hopkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
PLANS FOR NEW HOUSES.
improvements to Be Made in o
Street, Georgetown.

Richard Ough has begun the erection
for Henry Copperthite., in street near
Wisconsin avenue. Of two two-story brick
dwellings to cost $1,000. The houses will
be heated by hot water and have all mod
ern improvements
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
QUEENS PAYMENT TO
BLACKMAILER USELESS
Suit of Natural Son of the Late
King of Spain for an Annuity
VIII Come TO
Trial
Bv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MADRID, March 23-The judges in
the Elena SAM affair called at the
palace yesterday to take the evidence
of the queen mother.
Elena SAM was a Spanish actress
by whom King Alfonso XII had two
natural sons These children are now
suing the heirs of Alfonso XII for an
annuity which they claim was left to
their mother by the king and which
was to revert after death to them.
The queen deposed that a few days
after the death of Alfonso XII Senior
Salmeron came to Senor Abella. who
was then master OF the household, and
told him that Elena Sanz had in her
possession certain letters from the late
king, the publication of which would
cause a scandal. She would give them
up for $4,000, and in addition Salmeron
claimed $1,000 for his services in the
matter.
Trusting to the integrity of Salmeron
the queen paid over these sums and
was assured by him that all the let
ters in question had been destroyed.
The present suit of the Sanz heirs,
however, is based entirely upon let
ters identical with those which the
queen paid to have burned. The SAM
matter is to come up before the SUI
preme court, that tribunal having de-
clared itself competent to try the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
STEVENS POPULAR AMONG
JAPANESE AND KOREANS
Pv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, March 24--If the attempt to
assassinate Durham w. Stevens in San
Francisco by young Koreans is success
full Stevens will die a martyr to the
cause of Korea, in which he was deeply
interested.
1t is believed here that the attempted
assassination was a blow aimed in
directly at Marquis Ito by the dis
gruntled element who prevented the
of the former regime, which
Ito continually denounced as a corrupt
ring.
Stevens was Ito's chief adviser and
close friend. He did assiduous work in
Korea until recalled in November to
assist the Japanese foreign Office in
concluding satisfactory arrangements
in regard to emigration.
Mr.. Stevens was extremely popular
among Japanese Koreans and foreign
ers. When leaving here on March 3 he
was given an enthusiastic farewell at
the station by nearly 200 officials of the
including American Minister
OBrien and staff.
Mr.. Stevens was bitterly opposed to
certain elements in Seoul, and it is in
timated here among his friends who
were informed of the tragedy that the
instigation of the crime may be sought
for. not among the so-called revolu-
tionaries in Korea, but among those
whose private interests were injured by
Stevens opposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
STEVENS is PROMINENT
IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES
BY Associated Press.

by Associated EfeSS.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Durham
White Stevens, who was shot today by
Koreans in San Francisco, is a we'll
known American diplomatist who has
played conspicuous part in Japanese
official life. Mr.. Stevens began his
diplomatic service in the state depart
ment here, where he attracted the at
tention of Japanese officials. Through
Count Okuma he was given the post
of confidential adviser and counsel for
the Japanese legation at Washington.
For many years he served the Japanese
ministers here and later was appoint
ed to the important post of confidential
adviser TO the Japanese authorities at
Seoul.
This latter appointment occurred at
the time of the Russo-Japanese con-
flict over Korea and extended through
out the important period when Korean
sovereignty disappeared and Japan be-
gan a virtual protectorate over the
hermit kingdom.
Throughout this transaction and dur
ing the grave crisis when Japanese
troops put down the rebellious Koreans,
Stevens took a leading part in direct
ing the course of Japanese procedure.
His wide experience, his familiarity
with international procedure and his
tactful methods materially helped in
bringing about a calm to the dis
ordered region.
The Koreans were naturally resent
full at the official part Stevens had
taken during this crisis. The Japanese
government showed it's appreciation of
his services by bestowing on him a
life pension.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
PURITY OF WATER Is ISSUE
IN BULLETIN LIBEL TRIAL
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-The
trial of r. II. Crothers and Fremont
Older for criminal libel was resumed
before Judge Dooling today, and the
entire session was consumed In the
examination of two engineers regard
ing the purity and extent of the water
rupply in the Hetch-Hetchy and Tu-
olumme watersheds and the possibili-
ties of communicating the supply.
Mai. H. c. Benson, assistant super
intendent of Yosemite park. was. the
first witness. He testified that there
were about 8vJ or 800 acres of private
lands near Lake Eleanor and the dam
site and that the rest was government
land. He said there was very little
likelihood of contamination or the
water
Ii. H. Campbell, civil engineer,
followed Maj. Benson. He testified that
the water was good and that he re-
garded the valley as the best reser-
voir site he had ever seen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
BILL DEFENDS
LABOR FROM.
MJUNCTIONS
ADMINISTRATION THROWS SOP
TO UNI0NISM
Seeks to Amend the Sherman Law,
but Does Not Leealze the
Boycott, Pieket-
ing, etc.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. March 2S.--The bill
prepared by the National Civic fedora
tion after conferences with the presi-
dent and representatives of capital and
labor to relieve the stringency of the
Sherman antitrust law was introduced
In the house today by Representative
Hepburn Of Iowa, chairman of the COM
mittee on Interstate and foreign COM
merce.
1t was referred by Speaker Cannon to
that committee for consideration anu
report. and it is understood that Presi-
dent Roosevelt will, in message to con-
gress. make recommendation concern
ing it.
one of the most interesting sections
Of the federation bill is that which seeks
to- relieve organized labor from the sup
pressive effects of the recent supreme
court decisions declaring that labor
unions to be conspiracies in restraint OF
trade and therefore unlawful.
The bill. broadly speaking. aims to
restore to the unions their right OF
peaceful existence. including the right
10 strike, but leaving them still amen
5ble to the Sherman act in the matter
OF boycotts, picketing and similar
ooercive practices. The section is as
follows:
Nothing in said act approved July
2. 1890, or in this act Is intended, nor
shall any provision thereof here
after be enforced so as TO interfere
with or to restrict any right of en-
ployes to strike for any cause or to
combine or to contract with each
other or with employer for the pur-
pose of peaceably obtaining from
employers satisfactory terms for
their labor or satisfactory conditions
of employment or so as to interfere
with or to restrict any right of en-
ployers for any cause to discharge
all or any of their employees or TO
combine or to contract with each
other or with employers for the pur-
pose of peaceably obtaining labor
on satisfactory terms.
The bill introduced today does not at
tempt to change the legal status of any
thing condemned as in restraint OF
trade under the Sherman antitrust act,
but 1t aims to provide a way by which,
under certain conditions. combinations
end contracts in restraint of trade that
are not unreasonable may be saved
from attack. The benefits and immunl-
ties offered by the proposed bill there
fore will be in the main confined 10
those who register in accordance with
the term of the bill Common carriers
rnsy register with the Interstate COM
nerce commission and all others with
the commissioner of corporations.
1t is proposed to amend section or
the Sherman antitrust act by cutting
out the provisions for threefold dam
ages, reducing the amount that can be
collected to simple damages, as under
the common law.
Everybody whether registered or not
will get the benefit of this provision.
Both corporations for profit and hav-
ing capital stock and also corporations
rot for profit and not havisg capital
stock may register but neither are
obliged to do so. This description is
intended to include cooperative or
ganizations as well as business corpora
tons, agricultural and labor organiza-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
TO KOREA
SHOT BY ORIENTAL
CONTINUED from Page onel


bending the outcome of Mr.. Stevens
injuries.
When Mr.. Stevens was taken from
the operating table of the central
emergency hospital he asked that true
account of his condition be sent out
because of his sisters, one of whom, he
said, was an invalid.
1T is the work of n small band of
fanatical students" said Mr.. Stevens
weakly. "They are ignorant of the
good work done by the Japanese in
Korea. but do know that the govern
ment has been reorganized and appear
to have selected me as a victim for their
vengeance and because of my connec-
tion with the present government in
Korea. had no idea that they had
worked themselves up to such MUIR
derous pitch.
II thought so little of the assault
upon me at the hotel last night that
took no precautions whatever or even
to carry weapon. This is a nice way
to begin a vacation | had looked for
ward to with SO much pleasure" he
added with a smile. He was resting
well at the ST Francis hospital tonight
and was hopeful of quick recovery.
Consul General Koike and d. l..
Richardson, foreign secretary to the
Japanese consulate, were in attendance
upon Mr.. Stevens all day.
Mr.. Koike said he did not think that
today's attempt upon Mr.. Stevens life
was any indication of serious plotting
among Koreans here against Japanese
officials because of the course adopted
by Japan toward Korea. He expressed
the opinion that 1t was the work of
small band of irresponsible agitators
whose hatred had centered upon Mr..
Stevens because of his connection with
the Korean government.
Confesses; Wishes to Die
l. w. Chang, the Korean who shot
D. w. Stevens made a written state
ment tonight. A translation has been
made, from which the following eX-
tracts are taken:
"This day l shot Stevens. / shot
him because he was the main factor
in the Japanese reign of bloodshed and
oppression in Korea. and because he,
as the head and adviser of the regime,
was responsible for the deaths of our
fathers, mothers and brothers in Korea.
Stevens is the adviser of the Ko-
rean government. paid by the Korean
government, but who is working for
the interests of Japan and against
those of the nation, who looked to him
as an American for justice and good
rule. He has endeavored to make the
people of United States of America
believe that Japanese protection of
Korea was the best thing for that
nation III the present and would be
so in the future. He lied when he
said that the Korean people were
happy under Japanese rule.
And so for his falsehoods I shot
Stevens. If l kill him and l die 1t will
be a warning to others who take his
place to rule justly and to deal with
the people in his. care with kindness
and humanity. L will make no COM
plant to the punishment that will be
meted out to me. and should my act
aid my country in struggles for free
dom l will die nobly and we'll
II shot Stevens and l wish to die"
At 1880 tonight the physicians at
the st. Francis hospital state that
Stevens is resting easy and Is in 40
danger.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
JAPAN ORDERS CHINESE
TO SUPPRESS AGITATION
Toxic Government Alarmed by Boy.
colt Already Declared at Canton.
Leaders in Disturbance
Executed
BY Associated Press. :

BY Associated Press.
PEKING, March 23.-Japan has asked
China to take such steps as may be
necessary to prevent a boycott on Jap
anese goods III China, and to put an end
to the anti-Japanese agitation growing
out of the Tatsu Maru incident. This
agitation was manifested last week at
Canton, where there were several large
meetings at which resolutions declaring
that the anniversary of the release OF
the steamer Tatsu Maru be observed as
a day of mourning and proclaiming a
boycott on Japane-. goods were
adopted.
The native guilds and the press are
giving prominence to sensational re-
ports of the Canton demonstrations
against Japan, indicating a widespread
attempt to use the Tatsu Maru case
against the Peking government as well
as against Japan.
1t Is believed that a dozen or more Of
the men recently taken into custody
on the charge of agitating for reform
have been executed. the particular alle-
CATION against them being that they
had trafficked in governmental secrets
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

mon carriers doing an interstate busi-
ness"
Considering the North Carolina case
to have been disposed of by the action
of the court in the Minnesota case.
Justice Peclxham did not elaborate his
views in the former proceeding, He
said:
Being detained in custody by virtue
of his conviction by one of the police
courts of the state he had the right
to apply for a writ of habeas corpus
to the federal circuit judge and that
judge had power to issue the writ and
discharge the prisoner under section
1853 of the revised statutes OF the
United States, as he was then in GUS
tody for an act done pursuant to an
order, process or decree of a court or
Judge of the United States. The writ
being properly issued the judge had
the right and it was his duty to ex-
anime into the facts and had jurisdic-
ton to discharge the petitioner under
tho circumstances stated"