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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25

Than Rival Contender for Exposition.
Two cities are now bidding for the
Worlds Panama Exposition in 1915
New Orleans and San Francisco Ac-
cording to the United States census of
1900 New Orleans has ninety million
people within radius of 1900 miles. A
population will be shown by the new
census one.third greater, and this will
have increased by 1915 until New Or
leans will have within less than two days
travel one hundred and fifty million
people, nearly one.half as many all
Europe.
Other great cities, like Chicago, St.
Louis and New York, realize that New
Orleans is the logical point for such
celebration. 1t is the gateway of the
great Mississippi valley, the focal point
for all business activity of the great south
west, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Central and
South America.
Most of these large cities have been
quick to indorse New Orleans as the
logical point for the Exhibition. New
York. through its mayor, capitalists and
bankers, has already given assurance of
support. Mayor Gaynor has said: "As
understand it, New Orleans proposes an
Exposition in recognition of the compile.
ton of the Panama Canal This is, In
deed, laudable object and in my mind
New Orleans is fitting place to hold
such an Exhibition. New Orleans is the
central gateway for an exposition such as
she proposes holding. She mas the loca-
ton, the railway and the steamship facil
tiles and is more readily accessible to
Americans than any other city on the
western continent" ST. Louis was
prompt in its Endorsement of New Or
leans.
The great natural resources of the
south have been published to the world
and this Exposition will give the world a
chance to see in concrete form the great
strides being made in the south, the Sec
ton of the country nearest Panama and
which, the President has declared, is
most interested i'm the Panama
Canal and most directly bene-
fitted by it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25

Cecil county. Md, farmers complain of
smut in the wheat, and from appearances
there will not be over one-fourth of a
crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
Historic Tree in Ruins.

DARBY, Pa, May 25.-Half a hundred
passengers on an open car Of the P. r.
T. branch to Media and Chester narrow
ly escaped death and injury last even
ing when the trunk of the historic 400
year-old Blunston oak split and hurled
itself. with terrific force on the trolley
bridge that spans Darby creek.
The car had just crossed the bridge
when the giant oak fell, some of its
huge limbs scraping the sides of the
crowded vehicle. Following the accident,
which aroused all Darby, the dangling
live wires nearly killed several motor
men and conductors. Traffic was tied
up for several hours. The tree was over
eighteen feet in diameter, and under it's
spreading branches Washington and
many of his ragged army of $4,000 Con-
tinental soldiers rested one hot Sunday
in August, l777, while they were on their
way to meet the British at Chadds
ford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition Of water at
s am: Great Falls-Temperature, 30;
condition, 20. Dalecarlia reservoir-Tem-
perature, "A; condition at north connec-
ton, IS: condition at south connection,
II. Georgetown distributing reservoir
Temperature, -; condition at influent
gate.louse, 10; condition at effiuent gate
house, 10.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. w Va, May %
Potomac slightly cloudy. Shenandoah
very cloudy this morning.
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Great Damage in Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, Del. May 25.-As the
result of a severe storm, which struck
Wilmington without a moments warning
last night. great damage was done. The
city is in darkness. business is at stand
still and few of the cars of the Whining
ton City railway are running. Many sec
lions of the city are strewn with wreck
age
The storm swept through the city from
southwest to northeast. Houses were un-
rooted, trees uprooted and fences blown
down. The tornado was brief but ter
rifle
Just after the storm broke fire started
in the plant of the Wilmington City Elec-
trio Company, when a bolt of lightning
struck a feed wire carrying 200 volts.
This set fire to wooden cupola where
scores of feed wires enter. A workman in
the cupola was forced to flee for his life
Before the flames were extinguished
the plant had been ruined. causing a loss
of $4,000. and the lighting system of the
city was completely out of business. The
Wilmington City Electric Company is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25

DAouD'S COURSES OF STUDY IN PAIMISTRY
and Psychology win enable you to know self.
others and develop qualities essential to attain
success. Studio. 1922 Q 81. Phone North 113O.
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The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
MEDICAL STUDENT DIES.
Leroy r. Scott Took an Overdose of
Headache Powders.

Philadelphia. Nov 27.-Leroy P. Scott,
senior in the medical school of the
University OF Pennsylvania, is dead in
the university hospital. The physicians
at the hospital believe Scotts story that
he took an overdose OF headache pow
ders but notified the police. in case there
should be further developments.
Scott was found unconscious in a room
in the dormitory at s. Morris House. He
had been very busy, early and late, at
the Southeast Dispensary, at Tenth and
FitZwater streets, and became over
worked His friends theory is that Scott
went TO a friends room In the Morris
House 10 try to obtain sleep, away from
the noises Of the students boarding
house. To induce sleep, he took head
ache powders.
During the night Scott was brought to
consciousness by the physicians al the
hospital. and told them that he must
have taken an overdose of the powder
Shortly afterward he lapsed into state
of coma and died while unconscious early
to-day. He would have graduated next
spring.
Scott entered the medical school five
years ago. and in his freshman year was
known as one OF the best spenders in
the college. The next year il is UNDER
stood his father, a wealthy man OF Dem
yer, died, leaving practically no estate,
and Scott remained out Of college for
year. Returning the following year. he
had been one of the hardest workers
and most popular men in his class.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
HUSBAND THE GUILTY ONE.
Married Woman's Conviction for
Selling Naughty Cards Set Aside.

Trenton, n. j.. Nov. 27.-The Supreme
Court to-day handed down an opinion
setting aside the conviction OF Mrs. An
ME ]. Martini. OF Atlantic City, for sell
ing indecent postal cards. The court
holds that a married woman IS exempt
from legal responsibility when acting
under the coercion of her husband.
Justice Minturn. who wrote the opinion.
asserts that the husband, being upon
the premises when the cards were
bought by detectives, and in a position
where his presence could influence the
conduct of his wife. the law absolves
her from guilt. In the spirit OF the law.
says the opinion, she. under the martial
relation. was deprived of the free Will
and consent necessary to the commission
of crime. and she was. therefore, accorded
the legal status OF a servant or slave.
Where a married woman commits an
offense except, perhaps, murder and
in the presence OF her
husband. she is presumed to have acted
not voluntarily, but under his coercion,
and he is responsible. while she is ex-
cused." concludes the opinion.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
TARIFF REVISION
DEMOCRATS HOPE
FOrmerSenat0rSmith Wants
Greater Economy.

In an interview yesterday former Sena-
tor James Smith. jr.. of New Jersey. de-
clared the Democratic party should adopt
as its platform a declaration for down
ward revision OF the tariff. for greater
economy in public expenditures. and for
strieter control OF corporations.
''The tariff should receive early atten-
ton from the Democratic House." said
Mr.. Smith. The present law is generally
considered as evidence Of a party's breach
OF faith a revision downward is ex-
pected. especially with reference TO the
necessities of life. That is the most SOL
emn duty of the Democratic party at
the moment. But its duty is twofold-to
the people and % the business interests
OF the country.
Economy in the administration OF Fed
eral affairs is also demanded. Put those
affairs upon business basis.
How would you control corporations ?"
he was asked.
"By uniform State action. Corporations
are chartered In one State and subject To
little or no restraint. do business where
they will. We have made II possible for
them TO become big and great. and they
should not complain II we now seek 10
restrain them from becoming oppressive.
In New Jersey many corporations are
chartered. Heretofore more care has been
given TO their creation than TO their con-
troll. But corporate regulation and con-
troll was made an issue in our recent
and hereafter that principle is
to be enforced"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
HIGHER RATES DEFENDED.
Railroad Presidents Write Series of
Articles on the Subject.

Chicago. Nov. H.-Darius Miller. presi-
dent OF the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy Railroad. has Joined the increas-
ing list Of railway authors. In an article
published in the December number OF
The World To-day. issued yesterday. he
discusses the reasons for the demand for
higher freight rates
Mr.. Miller is to be followed in a series
Of articles on the relations between the
railroads ana the public by a number
OF other Chicago railroad presidents. in
cluding F. A. Delano. of the Wabash;
W. A Gardner. of the Northwestern,
and B. l. Winchell. of the Frisco.
Writing under the caption. The Vital
Transportation Problem OF To-day" Mr..
Miller urges that the past errors or
sins Of the railroads be overlooked. He
says;
The railroads are here, and the per-
sonal and commercial life of the country
to-day and tomorrow have to do with
facts as they are. and not with those
that might have been. Vain regrets will
move neither passengers nor tons of
freight. and TO move these as they must
be moved needs a look forward instead
Of into the past"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
DRAY RONS DOWN BICYCLIST
Boy Has Miraculous Escape from
Death in Collision.
Bernard BIRtt Rides Under the
Hoofz of Two Horses and Is
Seriously Hurt.

Run down by dray while on a bicycle.
Bernard Blatt. thirteen years old. Of III
Sixth street northwest. narrowly escaped
death yesterday afternoon. and sustained
injuries which may conhne him 20 the
hospital for several days. Witnesses of
the accident say his escape from death
was miraculous,
Blatt was riding a bicycle in II between
Fourth and Fifth streets northwest about
2.30 o'clock, and started 10 pass a car he
had been following. A wagon OF the
Union Transfer Company. driven by Ed
win Smith, OF Ballston, Va, passed close
10 the car. The lad did not see the ve-
hicle and as he rode from behind the
car he crashed into the wagon pole. going
down In heap with his bicycle between
the herses.
Smith stopped the team IN a short dis
tance and ran back 10 the lad Blatt was
removed &c the hospital. where physicians
found that hts most serious injuries are
bruises on the head and body and a scalp
wound
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
CARNIVAL OF NATIONS.
Degree Team of Columbia Lodge
VIII Open Bazaar Tonight.

Degree Team of Columbia Lodge
VIII Open Bazaar Tonight.
The degree team OF Columbia Lodge,
No. 10. l. o. o. F.. will open its Gar
nival of Nations" and bazaar in Odd
Fellows Hall auditorium tonight The
opening address will be made by Auditor
Andrews. Of the Treasury Department.
The members of the several committees
have promised 10 furnish 10 the public
something unusual in the way Of FAIRS,
and have exerted the utmost efforts in
making everything pleasing and catching
10 the eye
One whole corridor Of the large hall has
been turned into cne great midway"
in which viii be seen various amuse-
ments, including the Great Pilleata."
the only living white ostrich. and innu-
merable other things usually 10 be found
in midway In addition. there will
be a dozen or more booths displaying
beautiful articles of jewelry and fancy
work. on the paddle stands for the lucky
ones are many articles of great value.
Prof. Hill will be seen on the large
stage of the auditorium each evening.
Dancing viii be an added attraction each
night, while during the day, between the
hours Of T. and o'clock, a luncheon
will be served.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28

Of the party In all parts OF the country
In getting up the lists We are glad we
have things started so far in advance Of
the day that we can have opportunity
10 stir up widespread enthusiasm in the
event
Although the advice OF the national
leaders Will be sought In working out
the plans, the invitations will bear only
the names OF the local committee which
Is acting as host"
Members of Committee.
The committee consists Of Gov. Croth-
ers, chairman; Senators Smith and Ray
ner. Representative Talbot. and Gen.
Murray Vandiver.
The wording OF the invitations is as
follows:
Dear Sir: The Democrats OF Mary
land propose holding a meeting in the
city OF Baltimore where Andrew Jack
son was first nominated for the Presi-
dency, on January L, 1911. at /
p. m, 10 celebrate the late Democratic
victory throughout the country. 10 be
followed on the same day by a banquet
TO be given in said city at o'clock IN
the evening. Representative Democrats
from all the States will be present at
the gathering, Your presence Is respect
fully solicited, A reply IS requested"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28

Attacked by three negroes. James W.
Burdine. well-known saloon proprie-
tor was robbed OF a watch. ring. and
scarf pin while walking in K street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets south
west. early yesterday morning, The
thieves, in their hurry to escape. neg
lected a thorough search OF his pockets
and overlooked a roll of bills containing
nearly $1OO.
Burdine waited more than twelve hours
before making a report OF the robbery 10
The police. and the highwaymen had am
pie time to make good their escape.
Although police of the Fourth precinct
made every effort to get on the track
Of the culpTits. they have been unable
20 obtain clew TO the identity Of the
negroes. Detectives have been assigned
10 the case, but police officials have little
hope OF capturing the fugitives-
The robbery is one OF the boldest ever
perpetrated In the southwest in months.
Burdine closed his saloon. at 3l2 Seventh
street southwest. at midnight. but re.
mained in the establishment looking
over accounts and counting the contents
of the cash register until nearly l O'Clock
Attacked in Secluded Spot.
He started home. walking in Seventh
street until he reached X. and turned
west toward Sixth street. The block is
dark and seldom frequented in the early
hours Of the morning. but Burdine had
no fear Of an attack. With his hands
in his overcoat pockets. he walked brisk
~ until he was near the middle OF the
block. Then he heard footsteps behind
and started 10 turn. Before he looked
around the negroes were upon him.
They plnioned his arms to his sides and
threw him 70 the ground. Two negroes
held him. while a third began feeling in
his pockets. The negro first took a dia-
mond scarf pin from Burdine's necktie.
Then nc removed a Swiss watch from
the vest pocket. one OF the negroes who
was holding Burdine's hand felt an anne
thyst ring on his finger. and took II of.
The saloon keeper struggled and sew
eral times attempted 10 call Tor help.
The negroes held him without difficulty
aud smothered his cries. Burdine expect
ed every moment that they would search
his trousers pocket and md the money
he had taken from the cash register.
Did Not Chase Thieves.
suddenly they released Burdlne and
started running They fed through X
u sixth street. and disappeared. Bur
dine did not attempt 10 follow. There
were no pedestrians abroad, and he knew
he could not cope single-handed with the
three men. He walked 10 his home, at
431 NJ street southwest. and retired.
II was not until after > o'clock yester-
day afternoon that he decided 10 report
the robbery. lie went 20 the Fourth pre-
cinct station. Detective Kleindienst was
assigned 10 the case, and later detectives
were detailed from the Central office
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
WAR ON WHITE PLAGUE.
Canadian Government Begins
Campaign of Education.

Ottawa, Nov. 27.-The Ontario pro-
vincial government Is beginning a COM
prehensive anti-tuberculosis campaign of
education which is to reach every rail-
way point IN the province.
The government has leased a car.from
the Canadian Pacific Railway, which will
be fitted up with a complete tuberculosis
exhibit and will be placed in charge OF
experts. The car will start on its travels
this week Lectures and literature will
be provided free.
1t is estimated that it will take till next
spring TO make the complete tour of the
prOViuce
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28

"A man OF the Tolstoian type, brave
enough 10 call attention 10 societys most
serious blunders. and wise enough to
warn society Of dangers and pitfalls, even
II he does have a croaking voice and an
unpleasant manner. and eat with his
fingers, has a mission" said Rev. Lloyd
c. Douglas last night at the Luther
Place Memorial Church in a sermon on
The impress OF Tolstoi on his gener-
alton"
such mission WAS Count Tolstofs." d"
he continued. ''and IN that faith he lived
and in that faith he died. The portralture
Of truly great man is Of service to the
race And Tolstoi was a great man.
do not care 20 praise or blame. I only
wish to testify TO my admiration for his
courage and my respect for his consist
ency."
Referring to the incident in tine great
Russians life when a young man. coming
from ball. TO find that his sleigh driver
had become half frozen waiting for him
In the cold, Rev. Mr.. Douglas declared
that this happening changed his whole
career.
Picture of Civilizations.
He saw that this was no mere acci-
dental event." said he, hut a miniature
picture OF the civilization OF the day. one
class sowing and reaping and the other
class enjoying the harvest Upon this
event TOlstoi began to construct his So
clal programme.
His revolt against established religion
was not as against the essentially re-
llgious-for Tolstoi was a man with a re-
lgious temperament and a fine soul. He
INDUCED IN a revolt as bitter against
many other established Institutions
AT fifty, when he was rich and cele-
brated, Count Tolstoi seriously cOnsid-
cred suicide. He felt he was out OF Joint
with the times. that there were no es-
tablished institution OF which he ap-
proved, and complained OF the artificial
tiles or society. He believed in altru-
ism. But right at this midpoint IN his
life he came upon and passed the critical
moment OF his life
He resolved 10 live the life of the
common people He may have done a
foolish, unnecessary thing, but he did a
brave thing And whatever mistake he
made. ! am sure that he has taught
wholesome lesson TO his generation in his
NNNNAittN ~ A"Nh a. Aiir sNtAEElf0 anu
trials and triumphs OF the world with the
vision Of the other fellow"
TOIstOrs Life Recited.
Washington Monument Lodge. No. 455.
Independent Order Birth Abraham. heard
an interesting address on Count Tolstoi
by H. Krick. a Russian. at IT'S regular
meeting. held at Pythian Temple last
night. Short talks were also given by
Max Beiskin, +. CoOpeTsmith. S. Mason.
l.. Spikloser. and Moses Tetterman. II
was decided 10 hold a box party and
open meeting on January l5. when off,
GERS to be elected December Is will be
installed
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
DAVID HUNT, JR., KILLED.
Manager OF Auto Plant Has Neck
Broken When Machine Skidx.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. 27-David Hunt,
IT., general manager of manufacturing
for the EMF Company. Of this city.
was instantly killed in an automobile
accident near Yale, Mich. last night, due
TO the car skidding and oVerturning down
a steep clay embankment. His neck was
broken. Hunt was standing on the left
running board at the time, and evidently
Jumped. He struck the opposite side OF
The ditch and fell backward just in time
TO be caught by the automobile. part Of
the mechanism falling across his neck.
The unfortunate accident was the cul-
pination of what was intended to be a
jolly rabbit hunting party.
Mr Hunt was thirty-five years old.
He was Harvard graduate, winning
distinction as an athlete during his coll
loge career. He won his "H' on the
varsity football team, and caught on
the baseball nine there. His relatives re-
side in Boston, where the body will be
taken for burial
He is survived by his wife and young
daughter
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
GREATEST MAN OF AGE,
OPINION OF REV. SPOONER

That Count Tolstoi was the greatest
man OF his age is the opinion Rev. F. w.
spooner expressed last night In a SER
mon AZ the Sixth Presbyterian Church
on the Gospel lessons cleaned from the
life OF the famous Russian.
The determination OF Tolstoi to get as
near as possible 10 his brother who
needed him." said Rev. Mr.. Spooner.
was the secret OF his life. His reasons
for leading the peasant life was 10 teach
the peasan. that even IN his life there
was life grander than inherited no.
bility. One Of the most remarkable
things about his whole career was that
the Car and the Russian government
dared not lay hands upon him for his
teachings, because they saw clearly that
he was enshrined in the hearts OF the
people"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
Called Un the Police.

Prof. T. r. Davidson. manager Of
National Rifles Armory Hall. is out with
statement that he did not tentatively
rent his hall to Emma Goldman and was
not previously warned by the police
When approached by Miss Goldman s
managers, he called up the police. and
was told that the lecture would be
stopped If its anarchistic tone became
too pronounced. Pref Davidson there
upon determined not to rent the armory
TO Miss Goldman.