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Evening star., 1909-06-03
FAIRGROUNDS up TO CITIZENS
PUBLIC SPIRIT MUST SUPPORT
THEM, SAYS MACFARLAND.
Demonstration of Their Necessity
Imperative to Induce Congress to
Take Over Maintenance.

Following the policy adopted in 1905,
Commissioner Macfarland said today he
had no doubt the Commissioners will con-
tinue 20 recommend adequate appropria-
tions for public Fairgrounds
Since 1905. 1t was pointed out, there has
been appropriated by Congress, upon rec
ommendation of the Commissioners. So,
coo for purchase of sites and $4,000 for
equipment and maintenance of play
grounds.
Although Congress appropriated for 1910
81. 500 for maintenance and 5000 for i'm
provement of Georgetown playground. this
amount for maintenance is entirely insult
f1cient. This made necessary the public ap-
peal for support of Fairgrounds. Mr. Mac
farland expresses hope that this appeal
will be promptly met by the citizens of
Washington.
Citizens Must Experiment.
In the case Of the public Fairgrounds,
he said, as in the case of the public
kindergartens and other public services.
1t seemed to be necessary for the citi-
zens to demonstrate by an experiment at
their own expense that such services were
necessary before appropriations could be
had from Congress. This was done for
first appropriation of $3.50 for main
tenance was obtained
Mr. Macfarland said that in the con-
ferences with the committees on appro-
priations the Commissioners and the off,
GERS Of the Fairgrounds Association had
fully presented the needs of the District
in this respect and the arguments drawn
from the action of Boston, New ork.
Chicago and twenty-five other cities. The
same arguments were presented on the
floor Of the House and Senate by promi-
nent representatives and senators.
Commissioner Macfarland called atten-
ton to the fact that the estimates of
the Commissioners for Fairgrounds had
been as follows: 1905 5000: 1907, $50.
600: 1908, $4,000: 1909, S211.OOO; 1910,
$195, 900.
Pupils Raise Playground Fund.
The pupils of the Adams School, r
Hampshire avenue northwest gave a
luncheon and vaudeville performance at
the school this afternoon for the benefit
of the Fairgrounds about the school.
The luncheon, from - to 1880 o'clock.
was attended by many parents and
friends of the pupils. Sandwiches. pea
nuts. candies, lemonade and flowers and
posters drawn by the scholars were sold.
. At 30 o'clock a minstrel show was
given by the boys of the eighth grade.
The program is to conclude with fancy
dancing and songs and recitations at
o'clock
1t is expected between $3.50 and $500 will
be raised for the playground. A prize
volley ball was offered for the grade sell
ing the largest number Of tickets. and
was won by the sixth grade, which turned
in about $40 to the fund.
The luncheon and performances were
given under the direction of Miss j. Nc
William, principal, assisted by the teach
ers of the school.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
MOB LYNCHES PRISONER.
Metes Summary Punishment to Ne
gro in Frankfort, Ky.

FRANKFORT, Ky, June 3.-John
Maxey, colored. who shot B. c. Bowers. a
circus man. last night. was taken from
jail here early today and lynched. The
jailer showed resistance to the mob. but
with little effect. The door was broken
down. the man taken out and hanged to
the ST Clair street bridge
The acton of the mob created intense
excitement among the law-abding citi-
zens Of the capital city. who were ap-
prised of the hanging this morning.
Bowers is in q critical condition.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Fire Destroys Automobile.

A blazing automobile attracted the at
tention of a large number of persons at
a point on Connecticut avenue near the
entrance to the Zoo last evening about
80 O'Clock. Harry kohler, chauffeur for
A. l.. Cline, owner of the machine. was
unable to extinguish the blaze and sum
moned No 21 engine company. BY the
time the firemen reached the scene the
blaze had such headway that they were
unable to do much toward saving the
property. The automobile was destroyed.
II was valued at 81, 700.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Garfield Accepts Howard Degree.

The following letter accepting the de-
gree of doctor of laws conferred by How
ard University, has been received by
President Thirkield of the university from
James Rudolph Garfield. former Secretary
of the Interior
II very greatly appreciate the courtesy
of the board of trustees in conferring
upon me the degree OF doctor of laws
1t is peculiarly pleasant to receive il from
Howard University. Will you kindly ac-
cept fo~ yourself and members of the
board my appreciation of the action
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Roosevelt Leaves Nairobi.

NA1ROBI. British East Africa. June 3:
Theodore Roosevelt and all the members
of his party left Nairob on a special
train at quarter past o'clock this aft
ernoon for Kijabe. where he will visit the
American mission and spend the night in
camp. The departure for the Sotik dis
trict will be made tomorrow
Evening star., 1909-06-03
ASK FOR A TAX ON OIL
Virginia Company Appeals to
Members of Congress.
SAYS BIG FIELD EXISTS
Wants Protection for Territory as
Yet Undeveloped.
SLAP AT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Experts Charged With Animus in
"Condemning Lands From an
Inadequate Basis"
SLAP AT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

That an immense oil field. remaining
| only to be developed. exists in Virginia is
the claim set forth in resolutions for
warded to members of Congress from that
state by the promoters of a Virginia cor
poration asking that a tax of cent per
gallon be put upon imported oils.
Accompanying the resolutions is a let
ter which states that members of the
company have satisfied themselves and
satisfied large oil prospectors and devel-
opers as to the existence Of large oil ter
ritory east of the Bull Run mountains
and running down through Virginia. per-
haps into North Carolina There are also
oil breaks in the valley Of Virginia
with highly flattering prospects at Ba-
sic City and at points further south in
the valley.
The company. the letter states fur
ther. is in negotiations with large
English and French interests, through
London and Paris agents. for the fur
tner development OF its fields.
Confident Oil Will Be Found.
Within the past month w. c. Ryan has
made two separate geological surveys, he
states. of a section of the country in Vir-
gina extending from Manassas. in Prince
yond Calverton. in Fauquier county. OF
the results of this survey Mr.. Ryan says:
II am convinced that owing to the geo.
logical formations l found to exist in
these counties. namely the sedimentary
shales, states. sandstones. limestone, fos-
sill fauna and fora, with an antt-cline
running northeast and southwest, oil will
be found in paying quantities at from
800 to 1900 feet below the surface"
The companies now incorporated for the
development of this oil zone are all Vir-
ginia concerns. One company has sunk
six or seven experimental wells at from
132 feet to 800 feet, and gas has been en-
countered in small quantities In four or
five of these wells.
The attention Of the Virginia senator's
and representatives has been called to
the fact that unless a tax is put on for
eign oil the oil producers of this coun-
try will have a great deal to contend
against. particularly with respect to the
production of oil in Mexico With re-
gard to this point the resolution reads:
Ask a Fair Chance.
In recent years the independent re-
finers and producers have been making
inroads on the hitherto almost total mo-
nopoly Of the Standard Oil Company in
the refining and sale of oil. and. if no
changes be made in the present condi-
tions. they can, in the future, secure a
larger share of such business. with con-
sequent competition and lower prices
while If oil be allowed to come In free
it will result in the exploitation of the
cheap Mexican fields and the abandon
ment of many American fields and the
elimination of the present competition
with consequent higher monopolistic
prices.
Evening star., 1909-06-03

Standard Oil Company produces only
Ii per cent OF the crude oil of the United
States and independent operators produce
the other 50 per cent. Placing oil on the
free list, he said, would njure the in
dependent producer of oil. because he pro-
duces nearly all the crude oil of the
United States, and foreign oil would COM
pete with the independent producer.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
necessary to preserve order. 10000 extra
men will be enrolled for police duty.
Police officers SUSPENDED

AS the result of the disturbances in
kenSington last night Lieutenant of Po-
lice Sykes. commander of the police in
the district. was suspended from duty
this morning, and will be tried before a
police board on a charge of failing to
lead his men against the rioters. Sykes,
IL is said. did not leave the station house
during the rioting. This afternoon the
mayor ordered the suspension of Capts
DUNCAN and Thompson. two veterans in
the citys police service.
No reason is assigned, but il is pre-
sumed they are charged with failure to
vigorously push the orders against riot
ing There are but five police captains in
the city. and the suspension of DUNCAN
and Thompson created A sensation. In
their places were appointed the two lieu
tenants from the tenderloin district. ac
customed to the handling of the tough
ole
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Company Refuses to Arbitrate.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. June 3-An offer
TO submit the difficulties OF the street
car strike on the Southern Indiana
Traction Company to the state labor
commission for arbitration has haen
rejected by the street car company.
The offer was made by Ike Hornbrook
president of the Central Labor Union,
acting on behalf of the strikers
Henry ". Marshall. vice president of
the company. declared there was moth
ing 70 arbitrate and that the company
would not take back the strikers ex
cent as individuals
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Wore Union Buttons, Discharged.

CHICAGO. June 3.-Eforts to estab
nsh closed shop conditions among the
delivery drivers employed by the state
street department firms yesterday led TO
the discharge of thirty-five drivers from
two stores
When the drivers appeared for work
with large union buttons on their caps, In
violation of the agreement OF 1905, they
were ordered 10 take them off. and when
they refused they were DISCHARGED The
posi- ibility of general strike is being dis
cuSSed by the drivers.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
STRIKERS DEMANDS GRANTED
Cars Running Again on the Pitts
field Street Railway.

PITTSFIELD. Mass. June 3.-The Pitts
field Street Railway Company and the
striking car men came to an agreement
early this morning. after an all-night con-
ference, and it was announced that the
men would go back TO work at ) am.
The company acceded to the two prin-
cipal demands of the strikers-the one
cent-an-hour wage increase and a straight
ten hour day-while the strikers withdrew
three minor demands The strike was in
augurated yesterday morning.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Boston Electrical Workers Strike.

BOSTON, June 3.-Building operations
in this city were given an additional
hindrance today when about 500 electri-
cal workers. including practically all the
union men Of this trade in Boston. went
On strike for 20 cents an hour. or 81 a
day and a Saturday half holiday, They
have been receiving $500 day.
Evening star., 1909-06-03
SCOLDED BY STONE,
ALDR|CH IS CROSS

Continued from First Pase)
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Saloons to Close at 6 PM.

The city authorities ordered that saloons
in the northeast section. where last nights
rioting occurred. he closed at 6 o'clock to-
night. 1t is not likely the company Will
attempt TO run cars after dark tonight. as
1t is feared last nights rioting will be
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Wood Pulp and Paper Rate.
Free Oil and Coal Opposed.

Protection for the coal and petroleum in
dustries of the United States was the
subject of long speech in the Senate
yesterday by Senator Elkins Of West
Virginia.
He took the position that the coal pro-
ducts Of the country are In no position
to stand a reduction in the existing
rates of duty or reciprocal relations with
Canada, and that protection should be
given TO Independent producers of oil
regardless of whether this would re-
suit in benefits to the Standard Oil Com
pany or not.
Taking up first the coal question, Mr..
Elkins said that coal mining is the chief
industry of West Virginia. and has been
as to the production of coal and its value
at the mouth Of the mine.
According to Mr.. Elkins, the average
profit on a ton of bituminous coal is
about ID cents. During the last two
years, he asserted, there had been no
profit. The largest factor in producing
coal he said, is labor which constitutes
about so per cent of the cost.
Speaking of the large number of peo-
pie employed in the coal mining indus
try, Mr.. ElknS said that a large coal
plant is always the nucleus of town.
and that the abandonment or the closing
OF large and established mines. or their
interment, would destroy whole COM
rHnltleS and towns and bring distress
and and ruin TO many people.
Urges Duty on Oil.
In speaking of the petroleum industry.
Mr.. Elkins said he proposed to vote to
protect it by levying a reasonable duty on
it, and that he would not vote otherwise
in response to d prejudice against the
Standard Oil Compcny He offered figures
to show that during the past two years
OF! production has doubled in the United
States.
The value of oil producing property of
independent concerns and independent re-
tineries, he said. is about eight times
greater than that of the Standard Oil
Company. The independent producers sell
most of their oil to the Standard Oil
Company. which Mr.. Elkins explained by
the fact that this company has nearly
all the pipe lines to the sea and does
most of the refining.
According to the senator's figures. the
Evening star., 1909-06-03
Arbitration May Be Forced.

While there was much disorder today
in the districts that developed the riot
ing last night. the business section of
the city was quiet until the noon hour.
Then the streets filled with men and
boys employed b. bushes houses. ana
The Washington herald., 1909-03-01
War SHIPS REACH GOTHAM
The New Jersey and Rhode Island
Drop Anchors.
Sailors Are Allowed Liberal Shore
Leave. and Take Their sOuve-
Mrs with Them.

New York. Feb. cs.-The twin sisters
Of the battle-ship feet, the New Jersey
and the Rhode Island, were lying OF
TompkinsviIle to-day. having made their
way IN through the Ambrose Channel
The Rhode Island dropped her hook at 9
O'Clock this morning. and the New Jersey
came TO anchor at O'Clock in the after
noon.
The captains were liberal in granting
shore leave. and all day to-day the white
launches were skimming over the water,
carrying sailors and their luggage.
Every man who came ashore lugged 2
heavy, canves-wrspped box, or at least
one big suit case OF vslise, OF e small
trunk tightly roped- These contained the
treasures picked up IN score Of foreign
ports, little trinkets bought by the men
or presented TO them by their hosts on
the other side of the world A good
many OF the crews Of the battle ships
lived in New York. and were taking the
souvenirs home to their mothers or wives
OF swesthearts.
The men explained that whatever an
noyance the customs officials might have
caused their officers. they were not both
cred themselves The law permits an in
dividuaI to bring in 800 worth of foreign
purchased goods. and very few OF the
men were able to buy s1eo worth.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-01
Retirement Bill.

Editor The wsshlngton Herald
Referring TO your commentator ..'li =
rial on the GnIett retirement bill 1 oeg
10 present the following considerations.
which. II seems To me. render the pas
sage Of that bin objecti0nablel
/ The operation OF such law would
work an actual hardship on such mem
bers Of the departmental service as have
already made private arrangements to
save a certain part Of their salaries. and
are under consequent obligations to make
regular periodic payments from their sal
aries (as in monthly payments for real
estate. &C.. TIE objection Is not put
forth as a hypothetical one, but as hav-
ing n very practical significance To a
man having his own plans made and a
ready place for every dollar Of bis salary
every month the bill is obnoxious.
2 It Is obviously unjust to put the bur
den OF pensioHing those TO be retired no"
upon TIA younger members Of the seTv-
fee. K Is commonly known that this agi-
tation for pensions has its origin In the
present dilemma Of The government In re-
gard 10 the treatment OF It's decreDit and
Incompetent employees. Now, y these peo-
pie deserve pensions. 1T can only be be
cause OF long and faithful public service
Such being the case. the burden shcfild
be borne by the whole public. and not by
a small class Of individuals. Il would
certainly be clever Of Congress to evade
this responsibility by showing the load on
10 the younger members OF the depart
mental service IRWIN G. PRIEST.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-01
& Big Navy.

Edito- The Washington Herald:
The yellow people number 5o0.oo0.o00 and
there are as many more brownies in the
East who would be hand in hand with
the former in q great contest Of arms
with the white race.
In a few years all these coIored peoples
viii be unit Tor self-pTeservation against
the too Iong-endured bullying tactics Of
the almighty whites. We may talk war.
race superiority. exclusion. and build two
or three bigger war DULLES than anybody
else. and these yellow fellows VIII lie
low and turn out dozen ships OF war
to our one, at least II the white mans
beastly habits OF war and brag OF supe-
riority forces the pursuit OF war for the
seIf-preservstion Of the Asiatics-
Already the yeiiows can put IN the
field ar weeks notice bigger fighting
armies than can the biggest white na-
tons OF the globe. And when these other
brown men imblbs the spirit Of the avak-
ened Orienteiism, white soldiers VIII have
no advantage over them as human targets
or fighting machines They could. with
their ships and multitudes Of seagoiug
hunks, land a million men on our Western
coast in three months, II so disposed.
and with as little noise OF fuss as pre-
oeded the destruction Of the Russian feet
The war resources OF the Orientals are
much underestimate. as we have been
In the habit Of Understanding their In
teIligence and morality TO make the
whites seem in comparison so much the
bigger men.
Now. what is the use OF our trying 70
intimidate a billion Of off-color peoples by
building two or three or q dozen wave
bobbers q little bigger than some fools IN
Europe have got. or bigger than Japan
now has. and placing them out on the
Pacific Ocean as challenge or to invite
a clash Of races?
We have been for so many generations
taught that the whites are superior. and
are thus the bosses OF all creation, that
we cannot get rid OF the idea that we
must keep on bullying and talking fight
when common sense Proclaims that de-
cency is by far our best policy in the
shape things are now. We don't need
extra ships on the Pacific,
K she yellow folks decide to come over
and Robble US UP, let them come. If
they are bent on blotting US OFT, as we
almost deserve 70 be, considering some OF
our conduct In years agone, Why, We can
do our best 70 manage them on our own
ground. and much more economically than
The Washington herald., 1909-03-01
The Future of ireland.
- - - -.

Editor Tbs washington hs7slei-
The foreign dispatch 10 The Herald Of
February ., describing the dangerous
political conditions IN ireland. calls at
tentIon TO one OF those terrible tragedies
that the human race has suffered since
we began the upward march Of ciTiliEs-
ton. Improvements sn the operations OF
life have always worked havoc VITA the
old order Of things, and bring Unutter-
able woe and misery upon thousands.
sometimes millions. Of innocent people;
but the bulk or mankind gains by the
change. The process. though, IS distress
ing 70 the rest OF Us. when we see the
victims wildly struggling against impend-
ing fate.
The Irish are caught between the Up
per milestone Of Industrial world devel-
opment and the lower milestone OF. nat
ural environment There is no escape for
them except emigration for the most
but their very heart strings are rooted in
that green island At bottom, the Irish
problem Is 8 very simple one 70 state.
but al awful one TO be forced home on
a people. II Is the age-lOng one Of
mans adjusting himself To nature. and
seCOndarily. fitting himself 10 new de-
mands OF society
Under present conditions the Irisb con
not compete IN agriculture with the Tar
distant lands, A bicycle trip over the
entire island last summer. from the south
70 the extreme north, from the east 20
the west. gave proof enough that. as the
world markets are now. the most Of the
L. l.
dairying IN certain localities i IS
drenched with rain and fog. and grows
the finest grass. and already. I was sur
prised 70 see, great areas are given Up
20 cattle. At times I would wheel Tor
miles v -thout seeing more than a few
acres in cultivation. but on both sides OF
the road were hundreds OF animals con
tentedly grazing.
Forces that the Irish can no more con
troll than they can the courses OF the
stars have marked out the path for them
to take. The small holdings must be
consolidated into large plantations. and
this IS being done. When the transforma-
ton has been effected only a few thou
sand people can make a profit tending
the flocks and herds. The rest can only
go 10 other chimes. except IN a few we'll
established manufacturing centers. like
Belfast which are now holding their own.
working up raw material from abroad.
There are no minerals no forests. no
fisheries. in sufficient abundance 10 pay
for investment
II looks mOurnful. pathetic 10 see q
land deserted. but there have been nu-
merOus instances. We have g similar
movement in the decline OF rural New
England. but the sturdy Puritan calmly
faced the situation, yielded 20 Western
competition, packed his household goods,
and went West As II was with him, so
viii it be with Ireland, the few that re-
main. the many that remove. both viii
be far better OF. G 4ERTWETHER-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-01
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