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Evening star., 1909-07-06
ADDRESS BY ELMER E. BROWN
Feature Of Second Days Session of
Educators at Denver.

DENVER. Colo, July 6.-The second
days session OF the National Educational
Association convention today opened with
ten departmental meetings. Tonight the
second general session will be held at
the Auditorium.
This morning the departments of kin
dergarten. school administration, manual
training, business, rural and agricultural
physical and Indian education held ses-
sions. United States Commissioner Elmer
E. Brown was the principal speaker be-
fore kindergartens. He was followed by
Frank b. Dwyer of Cleveland and George
NJ. Forbes of Rochester. n. Y.
Tonight DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler.
president of Columbia University. will be
the principal speaker before the second
general session. j. w. Abercrombe
president OF the University of Alabama.
will speak of Ethics in Civil Life and
Wilbur F. Gordy of Springfield. Mass,
will speak on Education and Its Refer
ence to International Peace"
1t was announced last night that Com
missioner Brown had withdrawn his name
Evening star., 1909-07-06
TAKAHIRA EXPECTED TO RETURN
REPORTS THAT He Is TO BE
SUPERSEDED DISCREDITED.
Visit to Toxic for Vacation and to
Consult About CONNER
cial Treaty.

| Official circles generally discredit the re-
port that Baron Takahira is to relinquish
the post of japanese ambassador to the
United States. Neither is credence given
among the ambassadors associates at the
embassy and in the diplomatic CORPS
Several days ago Baron Takahira vol
unteered the information that he was
going to Toxic lin short time on a
leave of absence. He would scarcely have
given out that information If he had ac-
itually been recalled or had any suspicion
that his administration had been un-
satisfactory to his government.
On the contrary. 1t is asserted in high
quarters that Ambassador Takahira
stands exceedingly well with the Jap
anese government.
Kokichi Midsuno. Japanese consul gen.
eral at New York, is among those who
discredit the report. Referring to his am
bassadors prospective visit to Japan, he
said:
II do not believe that Baron Takahira
is going for good. When he came here
as ambassador he came directly from
Rome. where he was minister. without
first going to Toxic. So he is entitled to
a leave of absence, which. 1 suppose. he
ID hON gums ~ tohS. DAt oc'lCSc IL ID
Baron Takahira's intention to return to
this country"
1t is admitted that one of the purposes
of Baron Takahiras visit to Toxic is to
confer with the government officials re-
garding the negotiations Tor new COM
mercial treaty between he United States
and Japan to replace The existing one
which expires in 1911. BY singular CO.
incidence, while the Japanese ambassa-
dor will be in Japan Mr.. O'Brien, the
United States ambassador to Japan, will
be in the United States. 1t Is a fair as
sumption that each will receive official in
structions regarding the treaty negotia-
tons.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
FINAL ACTION ON
TARIFF BILL NEAR
Measure Reported From Com
mittee of the Whole to the
Senate This Afternoon.
RAPID AND FORMAL
Review WILL BE MADE
Passage May Be Expected Some
Time This Week.
CoNFEREEs MAY MEET MONDAY
Chairman Aldrich Hopes That the
Bill May Become Law by July
24-Corporation Tax Amend
ment Modified
Passage May Be Expected Some
Time This Week.
CONFEREEs MAY MEET MONDAY
One Stage Nearer Enactment.

The tariff bill passed from the
committee of the whole to the Sen
ate this afternoon. The Senate
thereupon took recess to afford
time TO obtain a print of the bill as
amended in committee of the whole.
1t is expected that the bill will be
passed by the Senate this week as
adopted in committee. and with
comparatively little debate. The
conferees may meet Monday.
Senator Aldrich hopes that the
bill will be on the statutes book
within as short a period after It's
report to the House as was the
Dingley law in 1897. The Dingley
law was reported to the House
March Is. passed the House March
81. reported by the Senate finance
committee May 4. passed the Sem
ate July Z. was signed by the Pres
ident July "a.
The Payne -Aldrich bill was re-
ported to the House March Is last,
passed by the House April 9. re-
ported by the Senate finance COM
mittee April l.. recalled by the
House April Is. returned April 10.
and was reported again by the
Senate fina nee committee the same
day.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
LARGEST FLAG CAUSES M1sHAP.
Pulls Tiles From Adjoining Roof
and Endangers Life.

PITTSBURG, July 6.-The largest flag
in the world, unfurled here at noon yes
terday, pulled thousands of pounds of tile
roofing from the courthouse today.
Many persons had miraculous escapes
from injury when the tile crashed into
Grant street.
The district about the courthouse and
Frick building has been roped Off The
police will guard the place until a score
of city employees arrive and remove the
great banner. 1t will take the best part
Of the day to lower the flag. >.,
The national emblem, so feet wide and
16O feet long. weighing over 1900 pounds
with it's fastenings, was unfured yester-
day with appropriate ceremonies. 1t was
stretched between the eighteenth floor of
the Frick building and the courthouse
roof.
A strong wind waited the big flag to-
ward the Diamond street side of the
courthouse today 1t caught in the
lightning rod of a capstone.
The next moment the stone and tile
roofing were pulled loose and crashed to
the street almost in the midst of several
hundred persons who were gazing at the
flag. No one was injured.
The flag is badly torn.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

by reason of the effectiveness of his
humor in the debates on the Payne tariff
bill in the House. His speech in defense
of retaining the duty on lumber secured
several additional votes for it, it was said.
at the time the House voted on the sched-
ule.
Cushman's acquiescing TO rule for a
vote on the Payne bill, with reduced
rates on lumber. assured it's passage. In
describing his feelings to the House, he
likened them to cowpuncher in Wyom-
ing. whose ability to raise 1,OOO cattle in
one summer with one COW as a starter
caused a rope to be placed around his
neck by a vigilance committee.
They asked Bill what he had to say"
explained Mr.. Cushman. "Old Bill rolled
his quid into the other cheek and said:
Well, gentlemen, / s'pose I've got more
interest in this performance than ary gent
present. but 1 am the least enthusiastic
over the program
Began Life as Water Boy.
The Washington congressman held the
title of the homeliest man in the House
and of looking more like Lincoln than any
other public man of recent years.
His personal appearance-for his con-
siderable height was rendered more
striking by his attenuated frame and
harsh features and by the somber garb
that he wore-also helped to make him a
unique IlSuTe in the lower DraHcn OF con-
gress. He was called the Pine of the
Pacific" ABE Lincoln the Second" and
various other appellations, to none of
which did he ever register any objec-
tions.
Mr.. Cushman was born in 1867 in Wash
ington county. Iowa, and was educated
in the local schools. working as a water
boy on railroad ifr the summer time
and picking up odds and ends of educa-
ton in the winter. After he had absorbed
what he thought at that time was enough
learning he worked as railroad section
hand. and when sixteen years old moved
to Wyoming, where he lived for five
years, working first cowboy next
as lumberman and finally winding up
by teaching school, Meanwhile he stud
led law.
Later Mr.. Cushman moved to Nebra ska
where he began to practice law. In 1891
he moved to Washington state. where he
since lived and labored. with the ex-
ception of his terms in the House OF
Representatives. He was elected to Con-
gress q republican at large to the
Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh. Fifty eighth
Fifty-ninth and SiXteth Congresses, and
when Washington was divided into three
congressional districts he was elected
from the second to the present Con-
greSS.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
BREWERS TO MAKE TEST.
Texas Association Sets Aside Fund
to Show Workings of Prohibition.

GALVESTON, Tex, July 6.-At a meet
ing of the Texas Brewery Association, at
which every brewery in the state was rep
resented. fund of 100000 was set aside
to be given to public charity if they could
not prove that more liquor is consumed
in the prohibition or dry states and sec
tions of the United States than in the free
or wet sections.
The decision to be made by two COM
missions of six members, three to be
elected by the brewers and three to- be
selected by the national or Texas prohibi-
ton party. One commission is to investi-
gate and report upon conditions in Texas
and the other to visit all other dry states
Evening star., 1909-07-06
NEGRO WOMAN DIES AGED 1T.
Oldest Resident Of Columbus and
Probably Of Georgia.

COLUMBUS. Ca. July 6.-Emily Nor
gan. colored. the oldest resident OF Co.
lumbus, and probably of Georgia, is dead
at the age of 1T.
She was born in north Georgia and
was brought to Columbus when the town
was young. Aunt Emily" took in wash
ing until she was 100 years old. For a
year or two she had suffered with
misery
When a child she did not see George
Washington and was thus in class to
herself among the centenarians.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Flood Damages in Missouri Valley.

OMAHA. Neb., July 6.-As a result of
rainstorm which continued practically
all last night. floods and heavy property
damage are reported in the Missouri val
ley.
In Omaha many washouts are reported,
and at least two suburban car lines We're
put out of commission temporarily Crops,
on low lands are almost entirely de-
'stroyed.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
CUSHMAN IS NO MORE
Washington Representative
Succumbs to Pneumonia.
CONGRESS- HOMELIEST MAN
Wit Keen, Humor Pointed and
Craftsmanship Acknowledged.
BEGAN LIFE AS WATER BOY
Advanced to Section Hand, Cowboy,
School Teacher, Lawyer and
Legislator.

NEW YORK, July 6.-Francis ". Cush-
man. representative in Congress from
Tacoma, Wash, died at ; O'Clock this
morning in Roosevelt Hospital from
pneumonia.
At, his bedside at the time were. besides
the doctors and nurses, United States
Senator Samuel II. Piles of Washington
and Andrew S. Burleigh of this city, a
lifelong friend.
Representative Cushman underwent an
operation a short time ago. Pneumonia
resulted. The body will pe sent to Wash
ington.
Senator Jones Lauds Colleague.
Senator Jones of Washington. who
served in the House with Mr.. Cushman
before he entered the Senate March 4
last, paid the following tribute today to
his former colleague
Il hardly know what to say. l can
not grasp the fact that Frank is gone.
Only few days ago / saw him, and he
seemed to be as well as usual.
He and L entered Congress together
ten years ago. | do not believe that two
men ever served together that long more
harmOniouSly.
During the whole time there has never
been the slightest difference between us.
We have worked In entire harmony.
In his death / feel the loss of brother
rather than friend. He was as true as
Steel untiring in his industry, intense in
his convictions and absolutely honest. He
impressed all with his ability and force
fulness of expression. =.
The people of the state have suffered
in his death a loss almost irrepara BILE.
He had attained position in the House
of Representatives where he could be of
great service to the state and nation
1T is one of those inscrutabIe DEGREES
of Providence that we cannot attempt to
explain that he should be taken away at
the very threshold of his great useful
ness.
Word From Widow Awaited.
In the absence of instructions from Mrs.
Cushman, who is at her home in Tacoma,
no arrangements have been made for the
funeral. kilograms were sent to Mrs
Cushman this morning by members Of
the Washington delegation and by Col.
Casson. sergeant-at-arms of the House,
requesting her to wire her wishes in the
matter.
| Col. Casson also sent one of his depu-
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Two Ohio Farmer Boys Drown.

MARYVILLE. Ohio. July 6.-By the
COLLAPSED OF bridge over swollen stream
near here last night Charles Daniels and
John Brewer, farmer boys. with their
team were drowned. Three other per-
sons are missing and are believed to have
been drowned in a similar manner.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
NO REPUBLICAN IN TOWN.
Limedale (Ind. Postmaster Tries in
Vain to Shake the Office.

I1IMEDALE, Ind, July 6.-For thirty
two years W. ]. Steeg, democrat,
postmaster at Limedale, has hoped in
vain that some republican would get into
this town and get his job. The office did
not pay much. anyhow, and July Steeg
decided to assert his independence and
threw up the job.
Steeg was appointed postmaster here
by President Hayes. A democrat will be
his successor, because Limedale is still
without a republican voter.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Vatican Position for Indiana Priest.

NOTRE DAME, Ind, July 6.-That
Father Pinson will fill the important
position of procurator general at Rome
was formally announced yesterday by the
Very Rev. Gilbert Francois. superior
general of the Holy Cross Order. He
will also be superior of the Apostolic
College for the preparation of mission
aries for Bengal, India.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

from consideration by the nominating
committee for the office of president This
decision is said to have been the result of
opposition to Mr.. Brown which is alleged
to have developed in certain quarters
Evening star., 1909-07-06

ties. Frederick n. Webber. to New York
to take charge of the remains, and to be
with them until II shall be decided where
they are to be sent.
II is not known whether Mrs. Cushman
will wish her husband buried al Tacoma
or al his birthplace, Brighton. Iowa. She
will probably not be heard from until late
this afternoon.
The accompaniment of Mr.. Cushman's
remains to their burial place will depend
upon Mrs Cushman's wishes also
AS the House was not in session today,
no formal acton in the matter could be
taken The House will meet on Thurs
day.
Homely Humorist of House.
While Representative Cushman possess
sed unchallenged the title OF House hu-
morist." he was universally regarded as
far more than that His high abil-
ity was recognized by Speaker Cannon in
committee assignments. particularly in
his selection to fill vacancy on the
ways and means committee at a time
when a great tariff bill was to be re-
ported to the House for consideration.
One striking thing about Representative
Cushman was that he never displayed his
gift of humor to the House for its mere
amusement, but always with a view of
mpressing his view more forcibly upon
that body. In contrast with some hu-
morists that have passed into history
his fame does not rest on single speech.
His maiden effort in the House at
acted so much attention TO him that
ever thereafter he gained hearing as
soon as he arose. His style of expression.
his homely appearance. had quite as much
to do with the effect as his humorous re-
marks.
Instances of Keen Wit.
One of his first speeches to attract at
tention touched on the effects of the
panic of 1893. In describing the impov-
erished condition to which his constitu-
ents were reduced he said they We're
forced TO live on clans washed ashore
BY the incoming tide
Their stomachs.' he concluded. rose
and fell with the rising and falling of the
tide"
He probably will be long remembered
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Weather.

Showers tonight and prob
ably Wednesday. Slight tenn
pcrature changes; moderate
east to southeast winds.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
HENS EAT DYNAMITE AND
FOIL THANKSGIVING AK.
Farmer Fears to Kill Them or
Crack an Egg.

If hens are fed on sawdust
IT'S said hat they'll lay planks;
And if they're fed on pennies
Their eggs will be toy banks;
But when their food is dynamite
It's rather hard to tell,
Just what their eggs contain, for who
Would dare to crack a shell?
HURTS BUBBLES.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
CLASH IN FORECLOSURE
SUIT HEARD BY COURT.
Traders investment Company
Would Reopen Proceedings.

Decision was reserved by Vice-Chan-
cellor Howell today, on a motion by
Samuel F. Leber, as counse for the
Traders Investment. Company, 10
have a decree in d. foreclosure suit re-
opened, pending the filing of a brief by
Mr.. Leber. The court stated, however,
that unless the petitioner could show
him some authority today he would
advise a decree denying the motion.
The matter was brought about
through a piece Of property at Thir-
teenth avenue and Boston street. The
Home for the Friendless" held a first
mortgage on the property, while the.
Traders Investment Company held a
second mortgage. On May rs, 1908, there
was a fire or the property and the
owner, although he collected the in
surance, failed to make n repairs.
In the spring of this year the Traders
foreclosed on their second mortgage and
bought in the property.
Milton E. Blanchard, treasurer of the
association which maintains the Home
for the Friendless," and which holds a
mortgage on the property. when the in
tere6t became in arrears started fore
closure proceedings. The sale of the
property has been set for December Z,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
MISSING
MAN FRUSTRATED
IN HOTEL HERE
George R. Gardner, Who Wan
dered Away, Is Discovered
by His Father -in-Law.

Following the exclusive publication
of the account of the disappearance of
George r. Gardner in the evening edi-
tion of the STAR, Mr.. Gardner was
found by his father-in-law, Joel Dick
inson, and a friend at the Kensington
Hotel In Mulberry street and is now
at the formers home. 9 South street.
Mr.. Gardner started for his Office in
Jersey City Thursday morning. and
until 5 D.. m. Saturday nothing had been
heard from him. Then his relatives
learned from one who had read the
published description and recognized 1t
as fitting a man he had seen at the
Kensington that Gardner might be
found there.
1t Is understood that on his way to
work Thursday Mr.. Gardner con1ded
to a friend that he was feeling very
i'll and would like to find some place
where he might be quiet. This friend
knew the clerk at the Kensington and
sent Gardner there. He registered as
James Gleason. New York" He was
in and out Of h hotel Thursday and
Friday, but remained in his room all
day Saturday. He left a call for 5 p. m.
He vas out when his father-in-law
reached the hotel After his return
there was a conference and he was
taken to the South, street house In a
cab. 1t is said that he is very Ill with
typhoid fever now and that he was
suffering from walking typhoid when
he sought refuge from his friends In
the Kensington. 1t was said that he
believed no one cared to talk with him.
Mr.. Gardner has been confidential
man for Frank Wander Beck, ST., of the
Wander Beck Lumber Company. Van
der Beck died three weeks ago, and
Gardner had peer very respondent
since hat time. 1t vas not realized,
however. by his relatives nor by him
self that he was very i'll, and he had
been going &c work regularly.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
TERRIER SENSATION
OF BOSTON DOG SHOW.

A sensation was sprung at Boston
last week, where the Boston Terrier
Clubs exhibition was holding forth, by
a Newark man, G. r. Parker, of 80
Thomas street, when he brought forth
his Boston terrier Sister Carrie in the
senior class for puppies. She easily
won the ribbon. The dog is not quite
a year old. She was brought out for
the green bitch class, and won the
prize. While in the limit class, another
blue ribbon was awarded her. As a
wind-up. she entered the class for open
bitches, and scored o clean win from
the Rochester bitch, Princess June.
Sister Carrie is a daughter of
Revilo Peach and Trixie. owned by Mr..
Parker, who early recognized the prom
Using qualities of the pup. She is aid
to be a 1elight in color and shade, and
her conformation, bone, head and eyes.
ears and expression are said to be per-
feet. she Immediately fascinated the
judges and got into the good graces of
all who saw her. =
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
PARK COPS ASSOCIATION
TO GIVE BALL TOMORROW,

The first of a series Of balls, which
are to become annual events, will be
given by the Essex County Park Po-
lice Benevolent Association in Krue-
gers Auditorium tomorrow night. AL
ready enough tickets have been sold
to make the affair an assured uccess
The receipts of the ball win go into the
fund of the association.
Chief Thomas A. Gilhooly. of the
park police, Is chairman of the recep-
ton committee, which includes the
members Of the Essex County Park
Commission and several others of the
commission officers. The committee on
arrangements consists, Of Sergeant
James f. Wilson. chairman; Chief Gill
hooly, William Cullen, Potter Haines
and William Chadwick. Sergeant Will
son will also be floor director. and will
be assisted by William Cullen, Potter
Haines and William Chadwick.
The officers of the association are;
President, Oscar Schuman; vice-presi-
dent, Thomas Murray; recording sec
rotary, George Miller; financial secre-
tary, Francis Mason; treasurer, Thomas
Brodesser.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
COMMIT WEALTHY MAN
FOR INQUIRY INTO SANITY.
Religion Believed to Have Made
r, H. LYNN Insane.

YOUNGSTOWN, Nov. 22.-Robert H.
Lynn. a wealthy New York a has
been committed to Morris county Jail
pending an inquiry as to his sanity.
Lynn. who is suffering from religious
Authorizations, was under parole from
the insane hospital at Wards Island.
He has been boarding for a month with
the family of Theodore Armstrong in
Mt. kemble avenue. He became violent
and broke the furniture in his room,
decorated the walls with pictures of
COLLINS, etc. and terrorized the Arm
strong family. County Detective Ed
ward Brennan had a hard struggle to
get the man in a cell, having to call
on bystanders for help.
Lynn has large property interests in
Morristown. including that section
Fort Nonsense.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
RECTOR LEAVES CHURCH TO
BE PREACHER ON STAGE.
Trenton Clergyman Has Part in
a Road Company.

TRENTON, Nov. 22.-Word has beer
received here hat the Rev. J. We'll
lington Sproat, who left Trenton about
four years ago to become the rector of
an Episcopal church in Jonesboro, Ark,
has abandoned the pulpit for the stage
and Is starring with a road company in
"Our New Minister He takes the part
of a clergyman with advanced ideas
about morality and religion.
In defense of his move he says:
Several reasons prompted me to take
this rather unusual step. In h first
place I was eve quite sure that ] had
a real divine call to the ministry. Fur
thermore, I wanted a wider field for *
preston. The theatrical profession, like
the ministry, law and medicine, has
the good as well as the bad in t."
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-22
WOMEN SHOPLIFTERs
ON PROMISE TO LEAVE TOWN.

Recognized an hour after they hao
arrived in this city, two well-known
women shoplifters, fresh from a Ions
term in prison, were picked up on Sat
urday by Sergeants Ryan and Farrell.
of the detective bureau, and held I'M
til today. when Judge Hahn, on their
plea for mercy and the statement of
Sergeant Farrell that they had stolen
nothing. gave them a half hour in
which to shake the lust of Newark
from their feet.
They were Annie Sullivan, As years
old, and Mary Sampson, 43 years old.
10th giving New York as their resi-
dence. The two detectives followed
them for several hours on Saturday
and arrested them on suspicion. They
are well known to. the police of many
cities I'M their pictures ornament the
rogues' galleries in most of them.