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ward movement, and believed they
would be able to go as far as Nash
| vile, Tenn.T- without serious opposi-
ton.
/ arrived in Louisville early in the
morning. Immediately after break
fast, ] called at Gen. Buell's head
quarters in the Calf house, where
found Gen. James B. Fry, Buell's
chief of staff, the general not having
arrived. Fry inquired my business.
explained to him at length my mis-
sion, when he said: New troops are
always restless and until they are ac-
climated there is good deal of ill
ness, by reason of bad cooking,
change of diet and water.
THE movements of Buell's army
will be somewhat controlled by move
ments of the confederates and our
other armies, who will cooperate with
each other, but wish you would say
to Gov. Morton and the Indiana Off
GERS with whom you may come in con-
tact, that there Is going to be plenty
of fighting and there is no reason to
believe that they will not get their
full share"
In this connection | remember that
a pompous little major of one of
the Pennsylvania regiments, who
had had some experience with
the Pennsylvania military, and who
was frequent visitor at Gen. Mellow
ellis headquarters and frequently de-
livered long lectures to the general
how to conduct the campaign, fire.
quently expressed the opinion that the
regular army officers did not desire
speedy suppression of the war, but
that their desire was to prolong the
same In order to make a large army
necessary.
The term of his regiment was about
to expire, and the dissatisfied men,
bers of his regiment desired to be
mustered out at the expiration of
their time. Gen. Mcdowell was ex-
pecting an attack and desired every |
soldier to remain until the crisis was
passed. He asked the officers of the |
regiment to remain another month.
They voted unanimously to remain,
and In few days the first battle was
fought at Bulls run. We were badly
whipped and while our army was IN
full retreat toward Alexandria and
Washington. the roads being very
dusty and clogged by broken down
wagons and artillery, with disabled
horses and men struggling along as
best they could, as we passed through
Centerville. noticed the major plod-
ling along on foot beside the road.
He had lost his horse in the engage
nent, was covered with dust, bare
headed, grimy, and looking very much
rs though he had passed through o
machine. / rode to his side
Ind touched him with the scabbard
If my sword to attract his attention,
ind inquired: Major, have you had
enough fighting?" He bristled up and
eplied with great vigor, Suppose
-ou 60 to helll" | said: This place
9 as near hell as desire to get" and
bus ended the first lesson.
New Music Hall "Turn."
An exciting music hall turn" which
7ill be known as the human cup and
all" was rehearsed in a shed at the :
utskirts of Paris. A woman is shut
aside huge wicker bali, which Is s
len rolled down steep inclined plane. 3
in an upward bend. The
all shoots with lightning speed down 8
he slide and is hurled up into space 3
nd caught by an elevated bowl 3
laped receptacle rs feet away. 2
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
Her Marvellous Escape.

A lady had wonderful escape from
death in Queensland lately. When out
gathering flowers she fell over a precl.
pice at Mervyn creek, near Cairns Her
dress caught on something so feet
down the precipice, and this saved her
from further fall of sou feet. She
escaped with few bruises and cuts
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
EDITOR BEN HAYNES IS
APPOINTED POSTMASTER

Washington, June 1S.-Postmasters
appointed for Tennessee are:
Cocker Creek, Monroe county, Geo.
w. Landerman, vice ID. G. Lander
man, deceased.
Tazewell, Claiborne county, Benja-
min Haynes, vice J. e. Davis resigned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
In Praise of Anqlinu.

We may say of angling, as Dr.
Boteler said of Strawberries, Doubt
less God could have made a better
berry, but doubtless God never did"
And so, if might be Judge, God never
did make a more calm, quiet, innocent
recreation than angling. Wal
ton, "The Complete Angler"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23

The expected materialized at Friday
afternoons ball game when one OF our
unfortunate, "who drank am unknown
quantity Of "Pot-licker Elixir of Life,n
became unruly and proce .ded to use
language that would shock the streets
OF Sodom. II was forthcO ming from
an undesirable" so it mi ght as well
be you, "Mac,n as one of the others.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23

We have at last heard from our old
friend, Fritz Mendy. Fritz is at Hamp-
ton, Va, and says that he is enjoying
life and is now the liking Bee" of Mill
creek. Fritz says that he spends his
lays fishing and eating pretzels. How
about the nights, Fritz? If our critics
are to be believed, you spend that part
of "A hours killing bed bugs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
Died In Australian Bush.

The perils of the bush are very real
yet in Australia After 13 days search
the body of hve-year. Edith Byrne,
who wandered away from her home in
the Doering district, was found beside
salt lake four miles from her home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
Trolley Car Buns Amuck.

A trolley car left the tracks in Nash.
vile, Tenn. and struck line of tele-
phone poles. laying so of them fiat be-
fore ceasing its activity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
Live In the Lloht.

Never do anything that involves
secrecy or the want of candor, or IL
may lead to dark methods of inquiry
by your neighbor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
TAKEN FROM P0sTOFFICE
Nal Sacks Used to Deaden Explo-
sin and Robbers Make Good
Their Escape.
Their Escape.

Pryor Creek, Okla, June 1s.-Using
United States mail sacks to deaden the
sound of the explosin, four robbers
blew open the safe in the postoffice
here early this morning and escaped
with $4,000 and SIS in cash. NJ. &.
Hadley, a citizen, heard the noise and
looked out the window and fred upon
the fleeing robbers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets will brace up the nerves, Danish sick
headache, prevent dependency and invigo
rate the whole system. Sold by all dealers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23

Frank St. Taylor spent Sunday in
Watauga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
NEW COPPER WIRE
BEING SPRUNG.

The East Tennessee TelephoneCo., is
Springing new copper wire from
Knoxville to Bristol and workmen
were busy in this city yesterday erect
ing it. When the exchange is put in
here these wires wires will be cut into
it, giving the best service possible.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23
Rome Iotes
A Memoir.

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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-23

ward movement, and believed they
would be able to go as far as Nash
vile, Tenn.5 without serious opposi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
ARMY OFFICER ARRESTED.
Department Knows Nothing o
Charges Against Him.

SAN FRANCISCO, March o9-Capt.
Daniel w. Hand of the United States
Field Artillery, who has been quar-
termaster Of the army transport Thorn
as. was arrested last night in q cafe
by local detectives acting under secret
instructions and placed in Jail The
nature Of the charge against him has
not yet been learned.
Capt, Hand arrived from Manila on
the Thomas March Is and was assigned
to sail from here on the Sherman April
g. No one connected with the trans
port or customs service has been found
who 10 able to throw any light on the
arrest.
News OF the arrest of Capt Hand came
~ q surprise to the ofFicials Of the war
Department. who had entertained high
ing OF the cause for the arrest. and be-
cause Of the fact 1t was made by local pri-
vate detectives instead Of by an army
oflcer, as is usually the case when q
military offense il alleged. they are in
clined to think that the matter IL civil
and not military
or course, however, II is within the
powers OF Gen. Barry to direct an OH
GERS arrest at any moment without con-
sulting the department. and use any
agents that he may see Mt. Only last
night a telegram was received by the
ouarterm aster general from his shipping
agent in San Francisco requesting per-
mission to transfer Capt Hand from the
Thomas to the transport Sheridan which
is rerarded as an indication that the mill
isrv oficers at the preside In San Fran
cisco knew nothing OF doreliction On the
part of the of1lcer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
WYNKOOP LOSES SUIT.
Cannot Recover Deposit in Real
Estate Transaction.

Justice Wright in circuit court No.
today directed a verdict in favor OF
Louis p. Shoemaker. who was sued by
Adrian G. Wynkoop Of Charles Town.
w. Va. to recover 81 600 made as de-
post on the purchase of part of tho
Matthews estate. near Chevy Chase. VAL
ued at $4,000
Mr.. wynkoop claimed that after max
ing the deposit and contracting to pur-
chase in August, 1907. from Mr.. Shoe
maker as agent, he discovered that Mr..
Matthews had not been dead year. an
that being a nonresident Of the District
his real estate within the District would
he liable for claims OF creditors under
the code. A deed from the heirs. -
feared. could not convey a clear title. He
therefore declined to close the sale. and
sued for the return Of his deposit.
Justice Wright held that title un-
der such circumstances from the heirs
Of a deceased person must be consid-
ered marketable until 1t 10 aMrma-
ttyely shown that debts exist against
on estate in excess of the amount Of
the personal property.
This decision 10 said to be adverse
to the practice Of the local title com
panies. >,
sented Mr.. wynkoop. and Attorneys Viii
ton j. Lambert and r. II. Yeatman APP
peared for Mr.. Shoemaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
OPPOSED BY SENATOR BAILEY.
Objects to Adjourning Senate in
Tribute to Justice Brewer.

The Senate adjourned shortly before
o'clock as a mark of respect to the late
Justice Brewer. But the vote was not
unanimous Senator Bailey voicng an
objection on the ground that the prece-
dent should not be established. and vot-
ing in accordance with his statement.
The resolution providing for the ad-
iournment was presented by Senator Cur
It's of Kansas. from which state Justice
Brewer was appointed ITO the Supreme
Court bench.
Senator Bailey rose to his feet as the
clerk finished the reading of the resolu-
ton. Declaring that he was doing an
unpleasant and sagreeable thing. MIR.
Bailey expressed his opposition to the
adoption OF the resolution. He contended
that the action marked precedent and
that. as result, the doors would be
thrown open and the Senate would have
to adjourn whenever any justice died.
He pointed out that no such precedent
exists at the present time Oppressive
silence prevailed in the Senate chamber
Senator Hale was quick to respond. He
told the Senate that 1t had adjourned
when Justice Bradley of the United
States Supreme Court had died; that on
his motion 1t adjourned as mark OF
respect when James G. Blaine died, al
zen. and that 1T had adjourned when an
ex-Speaker of the House had passed be-
yond.
Senator Bailey declared that the Sen
ate could not vote to adjourn unani-
mously Repeating his views. he point
ed out that only one precedent In
the case of the justice of the Supreme
Court could be cited.
And the reason the Senate adjourned
in the cases of Justice Bradley and
Mr. Blaine probably was he con.
tinued, that there was no senator then
so unfeeling as l am. 1t Is an un-
gracious and disagreeable thing to
protest in THIS case.
IF the Senate adjourns out Of respect
to one member of that. great court. 1t
must adjourn for all or make an invidious
distinction
The Senate listened to Senator Hale
and Bailey with profound silence. A
hush came over the chamber as soon as
the resolution was read; and 1t continued
undated until the vote was put When
Senator Page of Vermont, who was pre-
siding, put the question, two senators
were heard to vote no. Mr.. Bailey s
no was pronounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29

other university. ne understand. having
for the present waived its claims-the
board deems II wise to defer for the pres
ent the submission Of any plan for the
addition Of college work in mechanic arts
to the existing curriculum OF the McKin-
ley Manual Training School for white
pupils and the Armstrong Manual Train
ing School for colored pupils.
The board has concerned itself ear
Mostly during the past few years with the
effort to secure larger appropriations for
tho continuation work of the night schools
along Industrial lines, hoping also for
the ultimate establishment of day schools
OF q vocational character for children.
who would. otherwise, leave school at an
early age and before reaching the high
school.
This extension of industrial education
has not included the question of the es-
Enlistment OF college courses in our
manual training schools. which is one
demanding the most careful considera-
ton.
The board regrets that the necessity
Of an immediate reply to your inquiry
makes II impossible for 1t to examine the
proposal to institute college courses in
the manual training schools as thoroughly
as the importance OF the subject re-
quires. and with due regard to the con-
servatiOn of the various interests con-
nected With primary and secondary edu-
cation In the District OF Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
SUICIDE AFTER MURDER.
Negro Upholsterer Kills Woman in
in 18th Street Store.

What 10 supposed to have been a muir.
der. followed almost instantly by the sui.
eide of the murderer, caused great excite
ment late this afternoon in the vicinity
Of 14th street and Park road.
Edward D. Brooks, negro upholsterer
Of 3213 14th street northwest, fatally shot
Alice Gray Of 1918 New Jersey avenue.
Brooks was employed in the store Of H.
Il. Mattingly. upholsterer, at the number
mentioned. The tragedy was enacted in
the store. Turning the pistol on himself
Brooks sent q bullet crashing through his
brain.
His death was immediate. The woman
died short time later while in an am
bulance.
Policemen of the tenth precinct con-
veyed the bodies to the station house and
proceeded with an investigation.
William H. Schell of 1881 Irving street
was the only witness OF the tragedy ana
described It as follows: las l entered
the store the girl tried to get out of a
was only going to the bank and would
return.
Brooks refused to let her 60 and then
pushed her into the back room. thought
at first they we're fooling, but then /
heard the woman cry out, He will muir
der me- l rushed in the room, but be-
fore 1 could do anything Brooks threw
the woman on the floor and shot her in
the left breast. He then shot himself in
the mouth, and before falling fired an
other shot at the woman.
Il rushed out and called for the DO
lice. While SO doing the woman ran
out in the street. When she reached
the sidewalk she grabbed at me and
then fell forward on Aer face
IAN ambulance soon arrived and the
woman was placed in ii and the vehicle
started for Garfield hospital. A doctor
pronounced Brooks dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
HEARINGS ON GAS BILL.
House District Committee Will Hold
Them Next Thursday.

Announcement was made today by
Representative Samuel w. Smith, chair
man Of the House District committee,
that a public hearing will be held next
Thursday morning at 1880 relative to
House resolution No. 14s. the terms of
which prohibit the issuance OF bonds
by the local gas light companies.
The gas companies will be represent
ed by counsel. and any citizens who
desire to speak either in their own in
terests or in the interests OF citizens
associations will be permitted to do 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
PUBLIC SERVICE INQUIRY
BILL PROVIDING FOR COMMIS-
SION IS INTRODUCED.
Not a Permanent Body, But to
Prosecute Investigation and Sug-
gest Legislation.

A bill to create a public service COM
mission Of three members to investigate
and report upon the, public service cor
porations of the District o: Columbia was
introduced in the House today by Repre-
sentative Samuel w. Smith of Michigan.
Mr.. Smith does not propose permanent
public service commission. He sees neces-
sity for the creation of a commission at
the earliest possible moment to make a
complete investigation Of those corpora
lions in intimate relation with the public
in the National Capital
Provides for Three Members
The bill proposes a commission OF three
members to be appointed by the Presi-
dent. No compensation is fixed. Mr..
Smith preferring to have this detail ad-
justed either in committee or in the House
when the measure gets before that body,
II it ever does. He is of the opinion, how
ever. that the members should not receive
less than 10000 year.
IF Congress should pass this bill in
the near future" said Mr.. Smith. Il see
no reason why it should not make a
complete investigation and submit it's
entire report to Congress inside Of
year.
Il do not believe that here. in the
District OF Columbia. where Congress
keeps a watchful eye upon all affairs,
and where the Commissioners are Asu
preme in their own departments. a
public service commission Of a perma-
nent nature would be at all necessary.
But there should be commission Gre
ated Immediately to make thorough
investigation and recommend specifical-
1y what legislation should be enacted
by Congress to fix the price of gas
electricity. telephone service and street
railroad transportation"
Referred to Committee.
The bill has been referred to the
House District committee and will be
taken up in the near future.
Thursday of this week at half past
10 In the morning there will be hear
ing before the House District commit
tee on the bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Carey of Wisconsin to reduce
the price Of gas to consumers from its
present figure to 80 cents a thousand
cubic feet 49, -.-..@.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
SHIPPING LOBBY INQUIRY
HOUSE VOTES TO PROBE SUB
SIDY SCANDAL.
Investigation Broadened so as to
Uncover Existence of Any Lobbies
and Source of Its Funds.

The House today passed resolution
for an investigation of charges that
lobby was maintained in Washington by
shipping interests to cOrruptly influence
members of the House in favor of ship
subsidy legislation.
The Stevenson resolution was reported
by the committee Of the judiciary, and
was called up q few minutes after the
House met by Representative Sterling of
Illinois. who prepared the committee re-
port. The measure was passed by an al
most unanimous vote, only one member,
Representative Keifer of Ohio, addressing
the House in opposition.
What Resolution Provides.
The resolution as passed provides tor
the appointment by the Speaker of a COM
mittee of five members of the House
TO investigate the charge rejecting
upon the honesty and integrity of any
member of the House in his official ca
pa city OF OF the membership, generally,
to determine the truth falsity OF said
charges: and that said committee shall
have authority to send for persons and
papers and to take testimony in Wash
ington or elsewhere either before the full
committee or any subcommittee thereof.
The preamble of the resolution recltes
that charges were made against Repre-
sentative STEVENSON, to the effect that
he had been Influenced by a foreign
steamship lobby that Is alleged TO be
fighting subsidy legislation. 1t goes on
TO say that charges appeared in the pub
lie press that reflected upon the honor
OF Congress as whole. giving the i'm
preston that corrupt practices had been
resorted to with reference to proposed
legislation relating to the American
merchant marine.
Scope Of Inquiry Broadened.
The scope of the resolution was
broadened, under the terms of an
amendment offered by Represe
Hughes of New Jersey. This amend
ment charges the committee TO investi-
gate and report whether subsidy lob
! bies actually existed and 10 determine,
| III possible, from what sources the
i money was derived with which the
| campaign either for or against the
1 penoign bill is being waged.
| Representative Sterling opposed this
| amendment.
| On q motion made by Representative
/ Hughes however, the resolution was re-
/ committed with Instructions to amend as
| proposed by the New Jersey member. The
| committee promptly reported the reso-
luton amended as directed by the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
Government Backing Inquiry.
PROF. AGASSz IS DEAD
EMINENT NATURALIST Elk.
PRES ON ATLANTIC LINER.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. March a9-Prof
Alexander Agassiz. the eminent natural
list and president of the Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company. died YESTERDAY
on the steamer Adriatic. Southampton
for New York.
The news came In wireless message
from Rodolphe Agassiz. his son. to Mai.
Henry L. Higginso9 of Lee. Higginson
& Co.
NEW YORK March N-rhe Adriatic
is due In New York tomorrow Oficials
OF the White Star line have no informa-
ton regarding the reported death of
Prof Agassik
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
Body Found in River.

The badly decomposed body Of a col
ored man named Irving, who disap-
peared from his home at Rosslyn. Va.
shout three weeks ago, was found In the
river near the foot Of Wisconsin avenue
This afternoon. Small boys who were
sishinr found the body and notifed the
poiice. 1t is thought by the police that
the man committee suicide SUICIDE just before
said to q friend that he had nothing for
which to live and thought he would nnd
a place where he could rest. The body
was removed to the morEue and the cor
oner notified. 1t Is probable that Coroner
hewitt will give q certificate 81 death
without holding an inquest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-29
Announcement of Tariff Pact.

1t was officially stated today that the
announcement of the tariff agreement
with Canadawould be made tomorrow at
noon in Ottawa and at the State Depart
ment here simultaneously. The terms of
the agreement will be withheld until that
time.