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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
A DISTRICT COLLEGE
Bill introduced by Represent
atiye, Wiley.
TO UTILIZE "TECH" SCHOOL
instruction Proposed in Branches
Related to Agriculture and
the Mechanic Arts.
TO UTILIZE "TECH" SCHOOL

Representative Wiley of New Jersey has
introduced a bill Ito establish :: college
in the District Of Columbia, the leading
object of which shall be, without exclud-
ing other semitic and classical studies.
and including military tactics, to teach
such branches of learning as are related
to agriculture and the mechanic arts, in
order to promote the liberal and practical
education of the Industrial classes
The bill provides that "a college Of
agriculture and mechanic arts is hereby
established in the northwest section Of
the city Of Washington" to be known as
the college of the District Of Columbia"
To Utilize "Tech" School.
The site, buildings and equipment Of
the Mckinley Manual Training High
School. the measure provides. shall be
used for the conduct Of the college, but
1.-The schedule of classes and the shop
work shall so be arranged as not to in
terfere with the use of the building. and
equipment for the high school work now
being conducted there
Object Of the College.
The leading object of the college. as
defined by the Wiley bill, shall to ito
teach branches of learning related to ag-
riculture and the mechanic arts, military
tactics and such other scientific; and
classical studies as may promote the
liberal and practical education of the in
dustIftl, classes
The government and management of
the College of the District Of Columbia
is invested by the bill in a board of
regents, to consist Of five members. the
United States commissioner Of educa-
ti0n and the Secretary of Agriculture and
three others to be chosen by the District
Commissioners. one from the member
ship of the board OF education. The
regents shall serve for six years.
within ten days after the passage Of
this bill.' it il provided, 'the Commits
sioners shall meet and appoint the first
board of regents
The board of regents is empowered to
appoint president. professors. in
structor and assistants and to fix their
salaries. The bill carries $4,000 a year
to carry out its provisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
END OF STRIKE IN SIGHT.
Philadelphia Car Men Likely t
Accept Company's Terms.

PHILADELPHIA, April 15.-The an
nouncement made last night that the
Philadelphia street car strike probably
would be of1cially declared or tomorrow
was received by strikers and others with
surprise and satisfaction. Following the
breaking of of negotiations between the
strikers and the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit Company two weeks ago over the
question of reinstating all the strikers In
their old positions Immediately. II was sx-
pected that the conflict would drag along
until one side or the other completely
surrendered
The action Of tha executive committee
of the strikers, comprised of one member
from each Of the nineteen barns. In vot-
ing to accept the terms made by the
traction company q month ago. will be
discussed today at all the barn meetings
OF tho car man. So far as can be learn
ed the men are favorable to ratjfying the
action Of the executive committee, and
it Is expected that the general rnass meet
fnr of the strikers tomorrow will for
mally vote to accept the terms and on
cially declare the strike at an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15

The discourtesy which was shown
some of President Taft's statements last
evening, in his welcoming address at the
forty-second annual convention OF the
National American Woman Suffrage As
sociation, was the topic Of interest
among the delegates at the morning
session Of the convention today. The
subject was not discussed on the floor,
but at a meeting of the general officers
early In the morning 1t was decided to
make amends to the President by Of
fering a resolution expressing the ap-
probation Of the delegates of his visit
to them last evening.
AS soon as the convention was called to
order at the Arlington Hotel the regular
order Of business was suspended for
moment and the chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, seconded by the chair
man of the committee who invited the
President to address the convention. Of
fered resolution. which was passed
unanimously by rising vote. expressing
appreciation for the seriousness, honesty
and friendliness'' Of the President.
Text of the Resolution.
The resolution recited that the Pres
ident of the United States. In welcoming
the forty-second annual convention Of
the National American Woman Suffrage
Association. has taken the historic posi-
tion Of being the first incumbent of his
Office to recognize officially our deter.
mination to secure complete democracy.
thereby testifying his conviction as to its
power and growth.
His seriousness, honesty and friendIi-
ness converted what might have been an
empty form into an official courtesy, his
toric alike for him and for us.
"It is resolved that we convey TO Pres
ident William II. Taft the thanks and ap-
probation of this convention for his well
come, assuring him at the same time that
the patriotism and public spirit Of the
women OF America intend to make them
selves directly felt in the government Of
which he is the honored head and that at
no distant date"
Variety of Opinions.
Groups of delegates in all parts Of the
hall and about the hotel and the gen.
eral officers in private conferences all dis
cussed the incident. and. although all ex-
pressed regret at the manifestation Of
opinions expressed on the incident as .
whole.
1T was the suffragettes who did 1t. not
the suffragists.' said one delegate. who
added: Such an incident would have
been nothing in England, but we don't
approve OF such tactics here" Many OF
the delegates declared 1t was the specta-
ors in the back Of the hall who started
the kissing.
when we heard him refer to Hotten-
tots and undesirable women. we all had
the hiss In our hearts. but IT was ter
rible thing to express it, declared one
Of the delegates who belonged to the
more radical class.
Mrs. Deming's View.
Mrs. Zell Hart Deming of Cheyenne.
Wyo.. who has the distinction Of being
one Of the few women In the congress
who voted for President Taft. and who
was presented to the President yesterday
morning. expressed an opinion on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
DIES IN INFIRMARY.
Once Wealthy Man Bereft of Riches
and Friends.

CHICAGO, H., April 16-.The body Of
Stephen H. Denton, Harvard graduate
and veteran of the Mexican and civil
wars. Hes in a west side undertaking es-
tablishment and Is threatened with dis
section.
Denton once possessed wealth and was
associated with his brother in the dry
goods business In Iowa. Friends and
relatives appear to have vanished with
his riches. He possessed but $2I5, a
pawn ticket for his watch and some old
clothes when he was admitted to the
Dunning tnfirmary early in January, and
not q person visited him or made inquiry
concerning the progress Of the disease
which carried him OF last Saturday, and
none has claimed his body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
VICTIM OF PERITONITIS.
Death Of William A. Rublee, Consul
General at Kongkong.

HONGKONG. April 15.-Wiluam. A.
Rublee. United States consul general at
Hongkong. died today Of psritonitis.
Mr.. Rublee was appointed consul gem
eral at Hongkong May II, 1900. He was
educated at Philips-Exeter Academy and
at Harvard University. After his gradua-
ton he entered the editorial field and was
at one time vice president and director of
the Milwaukee Sentinel Company He
then entered the consular service. and
was appointed consul at Prague June q,
1880. He retired November ., 1893, and
was appointed consul general at Hong
kong March 2, 1901. He was transferred
Septeuber l5. 16U2. as consul general al
Havana. and March %. 1903, as consul
general at Vienna. He was forty-niue
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
VOTES ITS THANKS
Amends Made for Discourtesy
Shown President Taft.
APPRECIATION OF ADDRESS
Resolution Adopted by Convention
of Woman Suffragists.
KISSING EPISODE DISCUSSED
Part Of the President,s Welcoming
Speech Last Night Greeted
With Disrespect.
APPRECIATION OF ADDRESS
KISSING EPISODE DISCUSSED
Program This Evening.

Kate NJ. Gordon, presiding.
Prayer-Rey. John Van Schaick, tr.
Address, Republics Versus wom-
en-" Kate Trimble Woolsey.
Address, THE English Situation
Alice Paul.
Address. Woman Suffrage From
a Socialists Point Of View" Meta
L. Stern.
Address, Caught I'm a Snare" Car
RE Chapman Gait.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Heavily Laden Vessel Aground.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Apr1l 16-The
British steamer Manhattan. carrying H.
o0l tons OF coal. valued 1T t34, 900. and
consigned to the United States naval sta
tion ct Marc Island. Cal. is hard aground
at the mouth of this harbor. Three
tugs have been ct work attempting to
aoat the vessel. but II 10 possible that
q portion of her cargo may have to be
Nghtsrsd before she can be Kotten ofI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15

MADRID. April 15-Ei Pals. com.
menting on the proposed raising Of the
United States hattleship Maine. which
sank In the harbor Of Havana on the
eve Of the Spanish American war. sur.
gests that an examination OF the wreck
Be made by mixed commission OF
American, Spanish and French en-,
sineers TO determine the cause OF the
warship.s destruction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
THE CENSUS MAN BEGINS WORK,
without impairing the main purpose of

without impairing the main purpose Of
the law.
''The principle underlying a probation
system is found in the laws of many of
the states, where II is permissible to sus-
pend sentence. permitting the defendant
to go at large. but to be subject to rear
rest and punishment If he should violate
the order of the court in that respect.
Under the present laws OF the District
OF Colnn1lpia this Ii not permissible. A
probation system Is preferable. for the
rights of the public are safeguarded and
reformation may be more effective"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Twenty Buried Under Debrisof Blast

QUEBEC. April b.-By premature
explosion Of dynamite blast on the
line Of the Ha-Ha Bay railway. about
three miles from st. Alphonse. twenty
men were buried under huge pile OF
earth and rock. Early today ten men
had been taken out. two dead, three
seriously injured. The work OF rescue
is being pushed. The chief engineer,
Ladis Gagne. u among those buried in
the debris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Similar system In Vogue.

"It may be stated that there 10 now
IN vogue In the District OF Columbia q
s,milar system Of probation applicable to
,,,venile Offenders. and much good has
been accomplished thereby. While we
ought not to lose sight Of the main pur-
nose. namely. to safeguard the interest
az the community by detsrE1ng others from
the commission Of crime. yet the reforma-
ton Of the Individual 10 not mere Incl
dent thereto. but should be encouraged
when tS can be done consistsutlY and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
ATTACKS RIVER BILL
Senator Burton Severely Criti-
cises Measure.
is FEARFUL OF WASTE
But Does Not Consider Appropria-
tion Of $52, 1000, 600 for Work
Too Large.
is FEARFUL OF WASTE

The great river and harbor bill. carry
Ing an appropriation Of more than fifty
two million dollars, today temporarily
displaced the railroad bill. Almost every
senator in the chamber had a personal
interest In the bill, and the general con-
Germ was manifested by pricking up
OF ears when Senator Nelson called up
the bill for action. In the absence of
Senator Frye, the Minnesota senator was
in charge of the measure.
The bill was no sooner laid before the
Senate than Senator Burton Of Ohio took
the floor in opposition. Explaining that
before coming to the Senate he had been
for ten years chairman of the House
committee on rivers and harbors, he said
that he dislked very much to criticise
his former associates, as he did TO criti-
else his present colleagues OF the SEN
ate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Lord Kitchener in New York.

NEW YORK. April 15.-Lord Kitchensr
Of Khartum arrived In New York today
from Chicago to visit his brother, 0en.
Frederick Walter Kitchener, governor Of
Bermuda,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
System Is Criticised.

Still. convinced as he was Of the unde-
sirable character of the bill. he felt that
he must speak his mind concerning it..
His structures related rather to the sys-
tenn than to the amount involved. Indeed,
he did not consider the sum large, but he
felt that under present methods many In
judicious and wasteful projects were sure
to be included with many. that are meri-
toriouS.
He was especially severe In his COM
ments On the continuing, or piecemeal,
plan. and, as an instance. cited Sandy
bay haFior of refuge. on the MasSachu-
sets coast. He asserted that at the pres
ent rate of progress seventy-six years
would be necessary to complete the work,
the enterprise being of no use until nm
iShed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
THE EVENING STAR

WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION.
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The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, Is delivered by carriers within the city
at 30 cents per month. Orders may be sent ey
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By carrier at the end of each month.
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Daily, Sunday included. one month. go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted one month. 50 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year Sunday Star, 81. 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Roosevelt's Stay in The Hague.

THE HAGUE. April 1h-Mr Roose-
velts stay in the capital of Holland will
be longer than was originally planned.
The latest arrangements provide for his
arrival April % and his departure is set
for May g Queen Wilhelmina has ex
pressed an urgent wish to receive the for.
mer President upon the last day OF his
visit here. The government authorities
in cooperation with American Minister
Beaupre are arranging a round OF festivi-
ties in honor Of their guest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Notable Compliment by Emperor.

Mr.. Rooeevelt's interview with Count
von Ahrenthal lasted for nearly an hour.
and the call was returned by the count
within the hour following.
Emperor Francis Joseph also returned
Mr.. Roosevelt's call, visiting the hotel
late In the afternoon while on his way
10 the Schoenhrunn palace, where he
stays every night. This was q notable
compliment to Mr. Roosevelt. as the aged
monarch habitually returns the visits
only Of reigning sovereigns and ambassa-
dors upon the occasion OF the presenta-
ton Of ther Credentials.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12

ORVIB OVERALL, CUBS GIANT PITCHER
WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE cATcHER.
scheduled for Sunday games. He
broke up several battles while in the
role Of foe
Steve Evans can play FIRST base with
very fair success and came into the
majors on his recommendations as an
initial sacker.
Bob Wallace was a pitcher prior to
breaking into the Unfolding game, and
he was sent to third base before he be-
came a shortstop. Bailey was an out
fielder down in Texas befofe Eddie
Karger put dent in his chin, which
affected his batting prowess.
Bailey then assumed pitching aud
has been trying ever since. Dan Hoff.
man was originally a pitcher, but was
so wild and manned so many ball
players that the president of the league
persuaded the manager to shift Daniel
to the outheld The reverse was the
case with Joe Lake, who was with
Newburg, N. Y, and led his league in
batting.
ny Cobb loves to pitch. He goes
through the motions OF man prepar-
ing to go into the box. Cob can bend
'em some, and nothing delights him
more than to curve bah unexpectedly
and have a regular catcher fight It.
During the on season he pitches
game occasionally.
The big Detroit catcher, Oscar STAN
age, engages in bunting practice. stan
age wears a finger glove and essays
fancier stunts than the regular flelders
can pull or He gets behind the regu-
lation catching outfit only when he
has to.
Adrian Joss Of the Maps aspires to
be first baseman Day after day he
stands at the bag during practice peri
DDS AMI grabs or wild throws and hot
grounders II given a chance Joss
would probably be a star at that Do
sition.
Overall Of the Chicago Cubs would
be catcher. and. as a matter OF fact.
when right he Is a grand catcher. And
20 Il goes all down the line. II WIN
'an catch you would rather pitch. and
4 you can field you aspire to catch.
But there's one thing none Of them
,verlooks-hilting. A man might as
well try to tip over a house az crowd
ais way, out Of turn, up to that plate
Turing batting practice.
b
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12

who give their time freely without
charge, pay or profit, that the fair may
be made a success. Comanche county
fair at Lawton enables the farmer from
any party OF this great county, or other
counties, people from north. east. south,
west. old and young TO meet aud com.
pare notes, form new aequainianccs, re-
new old friendships, and enjoy few
days Of entertainment fun and amuse-
ment
All money goes 70 pay premiums, I'M
proyements and expenses.
This Is your-fair, the peoples fair
It is with the people to make II a sue
cess or a failure. The entrance price
is less than some Of the common cheap
shows Of only an hour or two. Here 4
whole day can be used securing rest
recreation, knowledge and entertain
ment for the small sum Of 2lc for
adults. children under twelve years Ice
under six year free.
Large posters and bills give special
For premium list and par.
iiculars write L. p. Arnold, Secretary,
Office phone 1870. I.awion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12
COMANCHE co. FAIR
STARTS SEPT. .l3

Tuesday is Entrance day. No admis
sion to enter the grounds. All exhibits
OF every kind from the field, orchard
garden, meadow and home, should be
brought in To 5day, September 18th.
Wednesday viii be Children's day
Bring the "kids" All children not over
twelve years old free on Children's day.
Teachers and members Of school boards
should see that the schools in town
and country are closed on Wednesday.
September l4th, to give all the children
and teachers chance to attend the
fair and see and learn, and be enter
talned. as well as to meet other chill
dren and friends from all over this
country.
Thursday, one Of the big days, Far.
mers day. Special program Of the
best for Thursday.
Friday political day, all candidates
for governor, state and county Offices
are invited 70 be present, and will be
given a special place in the grand
stand, an opportunity to address a few
words to the thousands present, and
a reception after The fair program. A.
big day OF entertainment will be FL
day. or political day.
Saturday viii BE derby day Free for
all race day. Free for all amusement
day Eyerybody's day from the city Of
Lawtou. comanche county. and other
counties and other states, this country
and and any old country.
The comanche county fair has sain-
ID a reputation Of amusing. entertain.
ing and educating the people. The
board OF directors are representative
business men from city and country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12
Chickasha's Leading
Women's Ready to-
Wear Store ]:
$l52,OOO To Be Given
OSageS This Month

Pawhuska, Okla, Sept, 12.-The an
nouncement is made that the Septem-
ber payment of government annuities
to the Osages will begin Monday, the
10th. Each Indian, whether patriarch,
infant woman or what-not, viii receive
$6S, and the total to be distributed will
be $4,000
Discounting Of checks or cards has
been abolished, and this time the In
dian gets all his money, without the
discoun ssreth- hetaoin0ttaointaoin
discounters sharing
A Pawhuska paper says "The slim
ulating effect this has upon trade here
can readily be seen when it is remem-
bered that nearly this entire amount is
paid over the counters of Pawhuska
business houses in exchange for goods
and wares Of all kinds and descriptions.
It takes the place Of the short crops
and makes times easier for everybody.
Besides the money paid to Indians,
strangers and visitors leave hundreds
Of dollars in the ills Of Pawhuska mer-
chants"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12
BALL PLAYERS
TIRE OF ONE JOB
gsSFr
Many Stars Want to Change
Regular DeTths For Others.
ROGER BRESNAHAN VERSATILE

Manager Of II, louis Nationals Has
Held Down Every Position on Team.
Other Diamond Cracks Who Like to
Work Out Of Positions.
The average bah player is a queer
individual. Constant appearance in
the public gaze, continued work ia the
profession. the every act Of which il
the subject OF comment Of thousands,
no doubt tend to bring out the pecul-
iaritieg which lurlS In the disposition
Of all men One Of the chief things
bah player wants to do is to work
out OF position. The outfieIder wants
to pitch, the pitcher to play some base,
the catcher to do anything except don
the big mitt-
Several players on the st. Louis
team are no exception to the rule.
Roger Bresnahan is one Of the most
versatile athletes in the profession.
Originally pitcher, Roger turned TO
catching. While with New York the
strenuous leader played in the outfield
with great success. Since assuming
the leadership Of Camp Cardinal he
has played the outfield. as well as
second short and third base. Int Brook
lyn recently he went III and pitched
q fairly good game.
In former years Johnny Lush was
played in the outheld, owing TO the
grand little southpaw's fondness for
hitting other pitchers. While with
the Philadelphia club John assumed
Roy Thomas place in center any time
the Quaker City aggregation was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12

The state forester Of Massachusetts
recently inaueurated vigorous cam
paign for the prevention OF forest
fires In connection Herewith he has
nag wagon built under his super.
vision for fighting the fires. which ia
the frst wagon ever constructed for
TINS express purpose. The rear
wheels are large and equipped with
"iue ufes, while the front wheels
are small, SO as to allow turning in
narrow places. The body Is very
much on the order Of the ordinary
chenaeal engine with side rails and
extlnguishers The equipment In
cludea shogels. hoes. axes. rakes. Ian.
terms and buckets.-Popusar Me.
chanics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12
SPECIAL RATES ON STREET
CARS EoR CHILDREN.

Pupils Of the city schools desiring to
secure special rates on street car rides
must hold certificates showing that
they are actual pupils in school. These
certificates can be secured from supt.
Ramey Or the teacher in charge Of he
pupil.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12

"can be depended upon is an ex-
preston we all ike to hear, and when
II Is used In connection with Chamber
Iain's Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea
Remedy II means that It never fails to
cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints It Is pleasant to take and
equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold By all dealers. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-12

Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms OF Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, win
prevent the attack. Sold by all deal
ers. d&w