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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
CAUSE OF Mr.. RAPP'S DEATH
AUTOPSY FAILS TO SHOW SIGNS
OF INJURY.
Evidence That Clerk Who Died in
Hospital Ambulance Had
Been Drinking.

Joseph F.. Rapp, fifty-five years of age,
who was employed as clerk in the War
Department, died in an ambulance last
night while on his way to the Emer-
gency Hospital. MIR. Rapp was found ly-
ing in an unconscious condition on the
sidewalk at 18th and / streets northwest
about $50 o'clock last night and was sent
to the Emergency Hospital by the police.
The authorities of that institution. after
an examination, came TO the conclusion
that he was merely under the influence OF
LIQUOR and sent him to the first precinct
police station.
An hour after Mr.. Rapp reached the po-
lice station his condition became serious
and he was at once put into an ambulance
to be taken to the hospital On the way
he 6:e1.
The coroner directed that Mr.. Rapp
body be taken to the morgue, where al
autopsy was performed.
Deputy Coroner GlaZebrook performed
the autopsy. He failed to find any evil
dence Of injury, the examination showing
that Rapp had INDUCED in strong drink
were made this afternoon for the removal
of the body from the morgue. The flu
neral arrangements have not yet been
completed
MT Rapp iesioeu Will I.is fanny al
1891 I. street northwest. He had many
friends in the War Department, where he
had been employed for the past twenty
seven years. He was regarded as an ex-
ceptionally good clerk and was promoted
several times for faithful and efficient
service native OF West Virginia, he
was appointed a clerk in the Navy De-
| partment in January, 1881, but remained
| in that department only until the follow
| ing April, when he was transferred to the
census office,
he was appointed a clerk of class l in
the office of the adjutant general of the
army. ana remained in that office w
| to the time of his death. having mean
while been promoted in July. 1902, to q
| third-class clerkship at Sl,GO year
His death came as a great shock to his
! friends in the War Department for the
reason that he was on duty yesterday
apparently in his usual health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
HANDSHAKES FOR GALLINGER
COLLEAGUES FELICITATE VIC.
ToRIoUS SENATOR.
To Get to Work Now on Secret Serv-
ice Investigation and Dis
trict Affairs

Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire,
chairman of the District committee, re-
turned to this city last night from Con-
cord, n. H., and this morning was in his
seat in the Senate.
He spent nearly the entire hour after
the Senate convened at noon receiving
the congratulations of his colleagues on
the action of the republican caucus of the
state legislature Tuesday in naming him
for another term as senator by over
whelming vote.
Mr.. Gallnger has been in the Senate for
eighteen years and is one of the most pop
ular men there. There was not a repub-
| lican senator in the chamber this morn
ing who did not make it a point to go
over and shake his hand. Many demo-
Gratis did the same
Interest in Mr.. Gallingers return centers
| IN his plans for the investigation of the
secret service by the subcommittee of the
appropriations committee He is the
| chairman of the subcommittee. The other
| members are Senator Hemenway of In
| diana and Senator Clay of Georgia. Moth.
| ing has yet been done owing to the alb.
sence OF Senator Gallinger.
Mr. Gallinger said this afternoon thai
there would be meeting of his subcom-
| mittee Monday next At that time the
general scope of the investigation. he
says. viii De COnSlueFeQ ana all those
papers submitted by the President gone
over and arranged. Further than this
| he will not now discuss the subject
He said he had not had time to look
| into the subject yet. and was not pre-.
| pared to say how soon report may be
| expected either on the President.
| charges against Senator Tillman. the
Presidents annual message or on the gen.
| eral subject of the secret service
Regarding District legislation Mr. Gal.
| OF
get right down to work. There will be 8
meeting next Friday for certain anl
there is a possibility of meeting being
called before that time.
| 1t is too soon to say what bills will
| be considered first The committee will
| take up the calendar and attempt to dis
| pose of as many pending measures as i:
possible in the short session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
His Seat in Congress a Sub
ject for Inquiry.
RESOLUTION BY Mr.. GAINES
Spirited Discussion in Which the
Newspapers Figure,
QUIET DIG BY THE SPEAKER
Matter Referred to the Judiciary
Committee With Requirement to
Report in Ten Days.

The right of Gov. Lilley of Connecticut
to retain his seat as a representative in
Congress from that state was questioned
in the House of Representatives today
by Mr.. Gaines of Tennessee.
Mr.. Gaines contended that on recent
roll call Mr.. Lilley was recorded as alb
sent and yet he said Mr.. Lilley had beer
sworn In as Governor of Connecticut.
From the headlines of the newspapers,
declared the speaker. ''the chair has no.
ticed that there is some question as t.
whether Mr.. Lilley Is Governor Of Con
nectcut, but he added, you cannot al
ways believe what you see in the news
papers, and the chair has no official in
formation in the premises"
Mr.. Gaines Resolution.
Mr.. Gaines persisted in his point AND
offered the following resolution as a mat.
ter of privilege:
Whereas George l.. Lilley, a citizen OF
the state of Connecticut, was duly elected
and qualified member of the House OF
Representatives of the siXtieth Congress
from said state, and.
Whereas said George l.. Lilley was iT
November last elected and on January 6
1909, duly qualified and entered upon his
duties as governor of said state; there
FORE be it
Resolved. Tat his name be stricken
from the roll. and that his seat in this
House be and is hereby declared vacant
The majority leader. Mr.. Payne, New
York, at once was on his feet and moved
the reference of the resolution to the
committee on the judiciary.
Cited Precedents.
The Tennessee member further address
ing himself to the question, declared that
Gov. Lilley's duties as governor were in
compatible with those of a member OF
the House He cited several precedents
in which the House had acted along the
lines of his resolution.
In defense of Gov. Lilley, Mr.. Higgins,
Connecticut, declared that Mr.. Lilley die
resign as a member Of the House: that he
resigned to his predecessor, Gov. Wood
ruff; that he had already qualified as gov
ernor, and that he was no longer a mem.
Der of the House.
Replying to a suggestion by Mr.. Henry
that the retiring governor had declined tc
accept the resignation, Mr.. Higgins said
there was no law of Connecticut which
required the executive to Immediately and
forthwith call special election to fill a
vacancy.
Many Newspaper Articles.
There have been" he declared, "a
great many newspaper articles on this
and a great many other subjects in Con-
lie cticut.'
Mr.. Payne asserted that the debate had
Shown conclusvely that the judiciary
committee was the proper body to con-
s;der the question At the suggestion OF
Mr.. Gaines, Mr.. Payne agreed that the
committee should be required to report
in ten days and, as amended by Mr.
Do tn rot 10
that committee, the resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
MERCURY TO TAKE A DROP.
Cold Streak to Accompany Another
Spell of Bad Weather.

More disagreeable weather is promised
Washington and vicinity. and the bad
spell is liable to arrive at any time, ac-
cording TO Prof Frankentield. one of
Uncle Sans official weather prophets. A
prominen; citizen, who has arranged for
the holding OF Il social function at his
home this evening, called up the weather
bureau today and asked If any more
serious weather" may be expected
He was Informed that a liberal supply OF
rain and snow, or both in combination, is
COW on its way toward Washington from
me storm-producing west.
1T is part of the western disturbance
announced yesterday" Prof. Franken-
field added. with it will come a cold
streak from the frigid northwest, where
below Zerc temperatures have been pre-
vailing. The minimum temperature this
morning was "a degrees. The mercury
IS expected to go down 10 the freezing
point or little below tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
JENKINS PUSHES BILL.
Wants Report From Commissioners
and Would Know What Is Paid.

Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin,
chairman of the House committee on the
judiciary, who yesterday introduced bill
for the purchase by the government of
gas and electric light and power COM
panies in Washington. today requested
the House District committee to rush his
bill to the District Commissioners for re-
port.
Mr.. Jenkins also requested the commit
tee to obtain information from the Secre-
tary of the Treasury as to the amount
the District of Columbia is now paying
annually for gas and electric lights
Mr.. Jenkins today reiterated his state
ment that while not in favor of the prin-
ciple of general government ownership, he
regards Washington as an ideal place for
such q proposition in this instance be-
cause the government-the federal govern
ment and the District goyernment-is
here the largest consumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15

carbon monoXide, has been awaiting the
action of the committee since last Mon
day. at.
The reason for recommending TINS
measure is found in the letter from DR..
Wiley, chief bureau of chemistry. De
partment of Agriculture. who directed the
recent experiments made for the AttoInes
General at the request OF the ffeSio.n.'
and which I sent to Chairman smith LIT
Wiley's report indicates that this DILL IL
enacted will provide safe limit
Georgetown is now furnished by the
Georgetown Gas Light Company WIN Goa
gas containing less than 10 per cent oi
carbon monoxide. which is. OF course;
found in both coal gas and water gas, ana
under this bill Washington would get the
same kind of gas.
Commissioners Took Initiative.
II have asked the Commissioners to in
wife the attention of the committee to the
Presidents message and the accompany
ing documents, including the detailed re-
ports of Dr. Wileys experiments.
1T should be remembered that the Com
missioners took the first step in this mat
ter in asking the committees to abollsh or
reduce carbon monoxida, ofrerlnS 10 sehd
at once a bill to carry out whenever
proposition was adopted believing that
The choice was one for Congress to make,
and that the draft bills have been ready
since last Monday. Moreover. We nave
sought to aid the committee by SettihS
such information as DR.. Wiley could 1uT-
nish on the subject.
However the main thing now is TO
have the legislation promptly enacted To-
gether with legislation which the COM
missioners will put into bill form 10 pro-
vide for a minimum pressure OF one lnch
Would Allow Reasonable Time.
Although Commissioners mcfarland
and West approved the bill drafted by
the corporation counsel limiting the
amount of carbon monoXide In gas TO III
per cent, Engineer Commissioner COSBY
this afternoon suggested that the bill De
modified to allow the gas companies
reasonable time in which to comply with
the requirements, and that IL also De
amended TO include clause regulating
the pressure to be maintained In the gas
mains.
He made the following suggestion to his
colleagues this afternoon:
Il suggest that before transmitting the
accompanying bill to Congress the COM
nissioners ascertain definitely whether II
will be possible for the gas companies 10
carry out it's requirements. If 1t shouiu
he found that to reduce the amount OF
carbon monoXlde in gas below 1O per cent
as required, will necesSitate a chahse III
the present process of manufacture, ana
that this will require the remodeling of
the gas companies plants, a reasonable
time should be allowed the companies 10
make the necessary changes. OTHERWISE,
doubt whether the law Will De SUSTAINED
by the courts.
Il also suggest that the law to be rec
commended by the Commissioners include
a requirement as to minimum pressure IN
mains, as suggested by Dr.. Wiley. IL
would be advisable to secure expert adj
vice as to the exact terms of such a re-
ouirement, and the best steps to be taken
to enforce it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
FOR INSPECTION OF GRAINS.
McCumber Bill Will Be Reported to
the Senate.

The Senate committee on agriculture
today authorized a favorable report on
the McCumber bill providing for the In
spection and grading OF grains. Under
this bill national inspection is provided
fo-. and the Department of Agriculture
is authorized 10 fix definite grades In
addition TO the laboratories at Balti-
more, New Orleans New York. St.
Louis. Duluth and Minneapolis there are
established under the bill grain inspec-
ton offices at Portland, Me-: Boston,
Philadelphia, Chicago, Superior, Wis
Kansas City, Seattle. Takoma and San
francisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
TO ATTEND WEDDING.
Senator'S Vote Not to Begin Session
Tomorrow Until l 80 O'Clock.

The Senate will meet an hour and a
half later than usual tomorrow afternoon
In order that senators may attend the
wedding OF Miss Lena May Hemenway.
daughter of Senator Hemenway Of Indi-
ana, to A. Bennett Gates Of Indianapolis
at noon. The motion that the Senate
meet at $50 o'clock pm. tomorrow was
made today by Senator Hale OF Maine.
and was adopted unanimously.
1t is seldom that the Senate has thus
honored the daughter OF a senator 1t
was done for the daughter Of former
Senator Cockrell of Missouri and OF Sen
ator Warren Of Wyoming
The session tomorrow will be devoted
to eulogies Of the late Senator Whyte OF
Maryland. Following the wedding at
Mr.. Hemenway's residence. the senators
will proceed to the Capitol to hear MIR.
Whyte's virtues eXtolled by Senators
Rayner and Smith Of Maryland and other
senators who knew him for many years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
SUPPLIES FOR QUAKE VICTIMS.
Admiral Sperry Issues Order for
Distribution of Stores.

NAPLES, January 1o.-Rear Admiral
Sperry has issued orders to Pay Inspector
Samuel MCGOWAN to take charge of the
United States refrigerator ship Celtic
when she arrives here and distribute the
stores on board to the earthquake refu-
gees at Naples and elsewhere.
In this work Mr.. MCGOWAN will be as
sisted by Lieut.. Bianchini of the Italian
navy, who has been appointed by Minister
Of Marine Mirabello to cooperate with
The American authorities. The Celtic lief,
New York last month.
Other vessels coming in here with sup
plies have been given permission to land
them free of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Nathaniel c. Fisher and Roberta Roy.
Joseph F. Smith and Meta E. Brown.
Archie A. Wells of Ballston, Va, and
Frances j. Steward of this city.
Dorsey Mercer and Lena White.
William F. Harding of MONTGOMERY
county. Nd. and Emma V. Culver of
this city.
Albert Doll of Harrisburg, Pa. and
Margaret Frederick of Baltimore. Md
Harry s. Townsend and Adah c. Ellis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
WOULD NOT BE GOOD.
Walter Turpin Back in Richmond
Jail After Pardon
special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
RICHMOND. Va, January 15,-Walter
Iurpin. noted convict. who has spent
seventeen years of his life in the peni-
Tertiary, and who was released on con-
ditionaI pardon just before Christmas by
Gov. Swanson, is again in jail on a
charge OF counterfeiting.
The man had been taken up by the
eX-Prisoners Aid Association. given a po-
sition and was being looked after He
mas record for counterfeiting, house
breaking and burglary, and he has es-
capped from the penitentiary and has been
a jal-hreaker. He has seven years of an
unexpired term before him and will have
10 answer the counterfeiting charge.
Queer money was found on his person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
DIES FROM BULLET WOUND.
Brother of Christy Mathewson Sue
cumbs to Self-Inflicted Injury.

SCRANTON, Pa, January 15.-Nicholas
Mathewson, brother of Christy Mathew
son. the pitcher Of the New York National
League base ball club, died today from
a bullet wound in the head self-inflicted
Yesterday at his home in Factoryvile,
Pa, near here. The young man was him
self base ball pitcher, and was in train
ing for the professional ranks under the
tutelage of his famous brother. but was
continuing his studies in Lafayette Col
lege in Difference to his parents wishes.
Ill health brought on physical break
down. which. it is thought. affected his
mind He was to have played this year
with Nashville in the Southern League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15

Mr.. Straus thought these figures indi-
Gated a tendency toward more desirable
arrivals for some time to come.
Japanese immigration amounted TO
PAT in October, 1908. while the number
| of Japanese leaving this country was
| S41 that month, 594 more going out than
coming in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
Death of E. F. Wissman.

Edward F. Wissman. a longtime resi-
dent of the District, died Wednesday at
his home in Mount Rainier, aged forty
seven years. His wife, Mrs Annie e.
Wissman survives him. The funeral will
be held from 34O5 Rhode Island avenue at
IL o'clock tomorrow forenoon. Interment
will be at Beltsville, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
take UP YUAN SHI KArS CASE
MINISTER ROCKHILL AND BRIT.
ISL REPRESENTATIVE ACT.
Call on Prince Ching at Picking
Independent of Other Diplomats
and Discuss Dismissal.

PEKING. January 15.-W w Rock
hill. the American minister. and Sir ]. n.
Jordon. the British minister. today called
upon Prince Ching. president of the for
eign board. and made representations on
the subject of the recent dismissal from
Office of Yuan Shi Kai. member of the
grand council. This step was taken inde-
pendently of the other diplomatic repre-
sentatives in Picking. and without previ-
our communication of the intention to the
foreign board
The two ministers proceeded in accor-
dance with recommendations made by
them to their respective governments
The diplomats here are so divided on the
question of approaching China regarding
the dismissal of Yuan Shi Kai that the
American and British representatives had
to act alone.
They disclaim any intervention, but ii
is thought they objected to the dismissal
The government understands that they
acted on behalf of Yuan Shi kai. IT is
understood that the Austro.Hungarian
minister supports Mr.. ROckhill and Sir
]. n. Jordan, while the representatives
of the other powers hold that their course
constitutes unwarranted interference in
the internal affairs of China.
Peking Governments Plans.
The government desires to hold a for
NAL reception OF the diplomatic corps at
which the regime of Prince Chun shall be
recognized, and its wish Is due partly to
the reception abroad of the news of Yuan
Shi kai's dismissal, as well as local press
comment thereon
The foreign board therefore submitted
to the diplomatic corps January 10 the
new regulations devised for the guidance
of diplomats in their intercourse with the
regent. The regent today received NJ
Bapst, the departing French minister in
accordance with these rules.
The diplomats. however are celebrating
the suggestions. and It is not likely that
the British and American ministers will
signify their acceptance before the regent
gives his reasons for the dismissal OF
Yuan Shi kai. together with assurances
for the future. The foreign board asked
for an answer approving the proposed
regulations in forty-eight hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-15
Admiral sperry OF for Naples.

ROME, January 15.-Rear Admiral
Sperry and members of his STAFF left to-
day for Naples.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
ZOE MEN ONIx

~ FOX NEE<lN O<LG
AdmIsgion tree What can be seen &C
10 the GALLERY OF SCIENTIFIC WON
5# DEES. 745 Market ST., San Francisco.
IL Cal Wonders of Pathology. Wonders
- OF Osteology. Wonders OF the Digestive
~ Organs Study for origin and develop
3 ment OF the human race from the era
u die 20 the grave See the freaks OF
n nature. the curioslties and m0nstrosl-
III ties ADMISSION FREE. Gallery ot
NJ scientific Wonders. 745 Market St.
- San Francisco. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
ORGAN RECITALS TO
REDUCE CHURCH DEBT
First OF Series Monday in Cali
fOrnia Methodist Church

The first of series of three popular
organ recitals to be given under the
auspices of the Baraccas and Phila-
theas for the benefit of the church debt
fund. will be given in California street
Methodist church Monday evening at
Sis o'clock
George Cummins BiSler will give the
recital and will be assisted by Miss
Bertha Wadham. soprano, and Nathan
Schiller. harytOne.
The following program viii be rem
dered: 'Entree TriOmphale,T Paul
Waehs: "Eventide.' John Arthur Meals:
Festival March in f, Gaul: soprano
solo. '.Crucifxus' from Mass in c. fat
(BigIerl Miss Bertha Wadham. over
tare to ''Stabat Mater (ROssini); Can
tilena PaStOrale' CuthberI Harris
"AdoratiOn" (Maurice Telnfa), Nathan
Schiller: The Heavens Are Telling
CITa<dn1
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
Meter READERS
DENY MISTAKES
Spring Valleys Experts Take
Issue With Principals OF
Different Schools
Corporations Report Made to
Supervisors Denies Over
charging City

Il am forced to the conclusion that
the principals and employees OF the
school department who have called at
tention TO the seeming dereIiction OF
our meter readers are entirely mis-
taken. In saying this mean TO cast
no reflection upon their veracity.
''rhey have merely failed TO reeOg-
nize the fact that long practice in read
ing dirty meters, located In out of the
way places, has developed n particular
faculty in our men,
This is the statement OF Manager
]. S. Wallace OF the water sales de-
partment of the Spring Valley company
in q report to President B0urn, WHICH
the latter caused to be sent to the
supervisors.
Wallace continued:
"A good meter reader can usually
obtain an accurate reading when but
small portion of the dials is visible.~
Wallace then appended the reports
of the meter readers themselves. They
agreed with their chief that their WORK
had been unimpeaehable.
George +. Davis reported:
In answer-to the statement OF the
principal of the James Lick school. I
will state that l read this meter on the
18th day of each month and read it COR
rectly.
Reports of the same kind in regard
to the Agassiz. Noe valley, James Lick.
Hancock and Buena Vista schools were
made by Meter Readers A J. Clark, F.
y. Bentz, Carl Mcneil and George 2.
Davis.
Unlike Wallace. who does not doubt
the ''veraeity" of the school principals.
the meter readers fatty cOntradicted the
statements of the school men that the
meters have not been read for months"
The principals reported 10 the school
department in explanation of the recent
enormous water charges that personal
Investigations in some cases showed
the meters to be housed away beneath
board walks or buried under clay that
had not been disturbed for months
The supervisors asked the company TO
appear and make explanation. but the
letters of the above quotations from
Wallace are the only reply that has
been made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
WEAKMEN

DIR. HALLS REINVIGO-
RATOR stops all losses and
unnatural discharges in "a
hours. You feel an Improve
ment from the first dose. We
have so much confidence in
our treatment that we offer