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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
FORMER FOES AS GUESTS.
Grand Army Invites Ex-Confederates
to Patriotic Exercises.
Special Dispatch to The Stai

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PETERSBURG, Va, May 2s.-The
Grand Army Of tho Republic post at
Springfield. Mass, has invited A. P. Hill
Camp, United Confederate Veterans, to
visit that post in the observance of
Fourth OF July. These two organiza-
tions are on the very frfendliest of terms
and have frequently exchanged visits.
Every member Of each organization is
an honorary member of the other. Gen.
Stith Boiling of a. P. Hill Camp has
addressed the Springfield post and other
members have also appeared at different
times. The members of the Springfield
post have also been the guests OF A. r.
Hill Camp on seve- al occasions at the
unveiling of monuments In this vicinity
The invitation of the Springfield post
will be acted on at the next meeting
of the A. p. Hill Camp, and 1t is ex-
pected that several members of the
camp will accept the invitation. The
Springfield post was not among the
Massachusetts posts that recently
filed protests with Senator Lodge against
the ap. arance of Gen. Lees statue in
statuary hall in the National Capitol
The invitation was also extended on the
part of the city OF Springfield. and the
members of A. p. Hill Camp are invited
to wear their Confederate unifo. ms and
march under their Confederate flags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
KROONLAND IN PORT.
Delayed Five Days at Southampton
With Broken Shaft.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The steamer
Kroonland of the Red Star line, which
broke shaft shortly after leaving Ant.
werp for New York May IL. and stop.
ped at Southampton for repairs. arrived
here today, completing her interrupted
trip. The broken shaft was replaced
with a new one If dry dock at South
ampton, and the steamer proceeded
May l9. Her twenty-five first cabin
passengers were in the meantime for
warded on the Adriatic, which reached
here Thursday.
The 276 second cabin and 1,046
steerage passengers waited for the
Kroonland, and reached here On her to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Same Dispatches to Both.
PRAIRIE GETS ORDERS.
Transport is Hurried From Philadel-
phia to Bluefields.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 2S.-Or-
ders were received from Washington at
the Philadelphia navy yard tonight di-
recting that the transport Prairie sail
at s o'clock tomorrow morning for Blue
fields, Nicaragua. Hurried messages
were sent to officers on shore leave to
report at once, and preparations for sail
ing were begun.
No marines will be carried from here on
the transport, but stop will be made
at Colon, where more than 500 men will
be picked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Protest Against Lee Statue

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, May 2s-The
state encampment of the G. A. r. has
adopted by unanimous vote a memorial
TO the national encampment protesting
against the placing of the statute of Gen
Rober. f. Lee in Statuary Hall at Wash
ington. The same memorial also pro-
tested against the use of the Jefferson
Davis silver service on the battleship
Mississippi. 1,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
TWO DIE IN WRECK|LAND OFFICE SCORED
Appropriation Is Cut Down
Half Million Dollars.
METHODS ARE DENOUNCED
Charges Of Waste, Extravaganza and
Misuse Of Funds-Some
Sharp Language Used.

A determined fight was made in the
House yesterday on the general land
Office methods and policy.
1t resulted in the adoption Of amend
ments to the sundry civil appropriation
bill, offered by Mr.. Page of North Caro-
lima. to reduce the total appropriation
for safeguarding public timber and
public lands from illegal entry. adjust
ing claims for swamp lands and fol-
swamp land indemnity from $75O,OOO te
$500, Geo. and the portion thereof for bring.
ing the work Of the office up to date from
$500. 900 to $2o0,cOO. No part Of the pro
posed appropriation is to be Immediately
available. The vote to reduce the tota
was 30 to TO- Against making the amour,
available at once it was so to 81.
Hitchcock's Point overruled.
Mr.. Hitchcock of Nebraska (demo-
craft made a point of order against
making the total appropriation "imme-
diately available a provision due to
the exhaustion of the current fund. His
point of order was overruled.
Mr.. Page included the same point in
his amendment cutting down the ap-
preparation.
Mr.. Hardy of Texas (democrat). who
was member of Mr.. Hitchcock's ex-
penditures committee, which investi-
gated Mr. Hitchcock's charges against
the Interior Department. attacked the
appropriation as excessive.
Mr.. Hitchcock charged that tetti-
mony before the investigating commit
tee showed that thousands of dollars
OF the money appropriated to protect
the public domain had. under the au-
thority Of the land officers. been mis-
applied and misappropriated for pur-
chase OF furniture. carpets, rugs" and
payment for clerks on other work
Mr.. Mondell Of Wyoming, chairman OF
the public lands committee, criticised
some of the methods of the department
MIR. Mcclure Of Oklahoma. chairman of
the investigating committee, and Mr..
Tawney of Minnesota, in charge Of the
bill, defended the department.
Vile, Criminal, Damnable.
"VIle, criminal and damnable," is the
way Representative Smith Of California
denounced the attacks on westerners In
connection with the taking of public land
He arraigned the "muckrakers'' and up
held the western farmer "and his neigh
Dor" in filing proofs on public lands
He said the money was wasted by the
government. but because Of vile SLAM
ders" he favored the appropriation for
protecting the public domain.
Mr.. Underwood Of Alabama character
lied Secretary Ballinger as a true repre-
sentative Of the sentiment Of the west
ern country which. he said. was that
the government lands belong to the peo-
pie there. Secretary Ballinxer, said Mr.
Underwood. had no desire whatever to
conserve the natural resources. and any
appropriation for that purpose would be
throwing the money to the winds"
Mr.. Mondell denied this statement.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of New York (democrat)
attacked the land administration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Weds Chinese Laundryman.

PITTSBURG, May 28.-Marion French,
twenty-three years old. Of Toledo, Ohio.
was married to Yee Foo. a Chinese laun-
dryman. here last night by an alder
man. Foo has been in Pittsburg for
twenty years, while Miss French has
been employed by collection agency for
two years. The license was regularly
issued from the marriage license bureau.
They left for the brides home In Toledo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
WHIPS MADR|z ARMY
Estrada Turns Tables and
Repulses His Enemies.
THEIR LOSS is HEAVY
Two Hundred and Fifty Killed and
Wounded and Fifty Captured
of Lara's Men.

BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, May 2S.-At
though the forces of President Madriz
gained a victory yesterday over the troops
of Gen. Estrada and captured Bluefields
Bluff, which was garrisoned by small
section of the provisional army. Estrada
today succeeded in repulsing the enem!
with heavy losses.
The government steamer Venus this
morning signaled with heavy cannon to
Gen. Lara, who began a desperate as.
sault against Estrada's positions around
the city Of Bluetields. The engagement,
were driven back.
Fifty Prisoners Taken
Gen. Estrada captured fifty prisoners
Laras losses are estimated at go killed
or wounded.
Heavy cannOnading was continued al
night. The Madriz troops at o'clock ir
the morning attacked the position Of Gen
Masis. At this point also they were re-
pulsed with small loss.
Estradas losses In the whole engage
ment are reported to bs ten. Prisoners
captured state that Gen. Laras camp is
in bad shape on account of the heavy rain
and lack of food. and that his men are
suffering and are ready to desert.
Marines to Be Landed.
Three hundred marines are expected TO
arrive here from Colon tomorrow to en-
force, il necessary, the proclamation CT
Commander Gilmer of the United States
gunboat Paducah forbidding fighting
within the city of Bluefields.
The Norwegian steamship Dictator,
which the United States gunbOats forced
the Venus to release, was permitted to
sail today without interference.
The situation at Rama Is unchanged.
The provisional Gen. Mena still holds
Chavarrta in check.
Neither Side Claims Victory.
NEW ORLEANS, May 2s.-That severe
fighting, with an unusually heavy casual
ty list on both sides, marked today's
event at Bluefields, is indicated in skele-
tonized cablegrams received here tonight
by representatives of both the Madriz
and provisional governments of Nicara-
qua.
The fact that neither side claimed a
victory in the report has served to give
general credence to the news which is
conveyed in the cablegrams. Bloody
fighting all day. Losses heaviest of war,
was the text of message to a Madriz
sympathizer. Similar reports came to
the representatives of the insurgents.
Same Dispatches to Both.
Although the reports received by the
Estrada and Madriz followers are prac-
tically the same, each faction inter
prets the Intelligence conveyed as good
news for that side.
"It shows that Bluefields is proving
a harder nut to crack than had been
expected" said A. J. Olivier, styled act
ing consul general of the provisional
government The Madriz sympathizers
say it proves that their forces are not
afraid to take Bluefelds, no matter
what losses they may incur in winning
| the victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Painting Woman Burned to Death

BATTLE CREEK. Mich, May 2s.-Seiz-
ed with a fainting spell while carrying
q lighted lamp. Mrs. NJ. B. Luce, seventy
fiye years of age. a pioneer resident Of
this city, was burned to death at her
home last night.
She was alone in the house. A passerby
hearing the crashing OF glass, entered
and found the aged woman's body en-
veloped in flames. Life was extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
LOOK TO CONGRESS
Retirement Bill the Only Hope
for Government Clerks.
FEW TO GET NEW JOBS
Small Chance for Those Dismissed
From Post Office Department.
NO MORE TO GO THIS YEAR
Statement Made Last Night by Dep
uty Auditor McGonagle-Argu-
ments Favoring Pension List.

mo more OF the clerks in the auditor s
office for the Post Office Department are
to receive during the present year. at
least, notice that their services will not
be required after July L. said Deputy
Auditor McGonagle to a Star reporter
late yesterday afternoon. 'Thirty-two or
three In all have received such notices,
but we are endeavoring still to place
them, IL possible, in some Of the other
departments. They will be considered as
on the rolls of this office until their
terms expire. which will be after the
close of the leave allowed them
Inquiry at several Of the other depart
ments indicates that there is but little,
if any, hope that these employees will be
provided for. unless Congress comes to
their rescue with the passage of a retire
melt bill.
In an interview with a Star reporter
Senator Cummins intimated that action
will be taken on such a bill early in the
next session, but not at this time. When
Congress next assemblies these clerks, 1t
is said, will be beyond the reach of a re-
tirement BILL their little means probably
exhausted and the serious problem OF
earning a livelihood with but little posi-
biluy of getting outside employment will
have confronted them with all its ter
rOrA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Tornado Hits Pierce City, Mo.

PIERCE CITY, Mo-. May 2S-A tor
nado last night struck the western edge
of Pierce City, and destroyed ten DWELL
ings and several barns 1t then swept
southwark out OF sight. No one was
killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
How Holstlaw Was Paid.

At this time. according to Holstiaw' $
abatement. there was nothing said as to
when or at what place the money should
be paid Later. he said. he received a
communication from Broderick. but could
not remember whether IL was by letter
,r whether word was sent him in some
other way.
At any event, June II, 19o9 Holstlaw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Campaign Material Avoided.

The republicans were also In a measure
Influenced by the attitude in which they
would be placed IL they refused to ac-
cept the decision. 1t might be charged
that the party was opposed to direct vot-
ing and their opponents make capital out
of this In the next campaign.
As a matter of fact, a large majority
do not take any stock I'm this kind
of voting. believing II is no improvement
over the convention system. But so far
as the organization Is concerned 1t makes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29
Other Confessions Expected.

States Attorney Burke believes the
confession of Senator Holtslaw. The
other evidence before the grand jury to-
dav opens several new avenues for in
vestigation. which probably will involve
several members of both the house and
senate He would not be surprised to
have a number Of applications for i'm
munity bath tickets.
Three big gates to the field of corrup-
ton are thrown open:
/. The Jackpot"
=. Furniture deal.
3. Payment o: money for votes in the
senatorial contest.
states Attorney Burke says he is sat
istied the ramiications of corruption in
each of these lines will make Springfield
the mecca of legislators for some time
to come.
II would not be surprised, pretty soon.
to witness scenes around here that will
compare favorably with legislative ses-
son,' one member of the assembly said
tonight, in discussing the situation.
Nothing is likely to develop, however,
/
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WEATHER

Fair and warmer Sunday. Mon
day fair, with light, variable
winds, becoming southerly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
VIEWPOINT.

MT. and Mrs. James OConnell of ZOar have entertained Miss Mary Mill Ter of New Haven.
 Mrs. Helen Kilbride and Misses Mary and Helen Kilbride spent today in Danbury.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. M. Greenmen have entertained Mrs. Arthur Staples of Easton.
 Miss Ada Field of Danbury, is the guest of E. Madge Peck.
 Mrs. H. w. Wright has returned from a visit in Shelton, and Westboro, Mass.
 It is hoped that large number will be present at Glover's hall Sandy Hook, Monday evening. Feb. z. to wit ness the presentation of the "Mer- chant of Venice by the boys of the High School Admission 25c
 Miss G. Purdy of Bethel spent Thursday the guest of Miss Viola Clark.
 The Charles H. Northrop place on Newtown street, now occupied by Mrs. Emily Dikeman and Misses Julia and Lillian Dikeman, has been transferred to William Northrop.
 About thirty couple attended the apron and necktie dance given by three young ladies of Newtown in the town hall, Thursday evening, Feb. 8. The committee who had the arrange ments in charge were Misses Jennie and Anna Kelly and Viola Clark. Pune hand waters were served
 The property belonging to the estate of the late Sophia A. Northrop on Newtown street will be sold by pub lie auction in about two weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
PENNSYLVANIA
 GLEE CLUBS ARE
 WARMLY GREETED
All Bridgeport Alumni Come to Greet the Best Musical Organization U. of P. Ever Sent Out.

Hail Pennsylvania! University of Pennsylvania grad turned out in large numbers, last night, at Warner hall, to give welcome to their Alma Mater and to their younger brothers, members of the combined U. of P. Glee clubs. The concert was run un- der the auspices of the Epworth league, of the First Methodist church and was we'll received by an aprpeciative audi ence.
 The stage was set off with a cur large black hand, both forming the U. was used to decorate the hall More than one former U. of P. man thought he was back in the City of Brotherly Love, with all his friends and the real college atmosphere about him.
 The work of the g1ee club, which is considered the best organization ever to represent the old university was well received, largely because of the originality displayed by the members. The singing was we'll done. The ban jo and mandolin clubs, also came in for a share of the applause, their commendable work meriting all the ap- preciation that could be given.
 The program embraced four selec- banjo club, three by the mandolin club, selections by quartet, one by the instrumental clubs and one by the combined clubs. Following the concert the university men were en- tertained at the University club by the alumni of that school residing in this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
APPEAL FILED FROM FINDING OF JURY IN
 ANTI=BOYCOTT CASE

tial elements of such a plan and the means employed to make the plan a success have been clearly esta blished by the evidence that ought to be all that is required to entitle the plain tiffs to prevail. I am constrained to say, gentlemen, that in so far as the combination in restraint of inter- state commerce is concerned, and the connection herewith of the defen- dants as parties, it is not possible for any reasonable man to draw any 1n- ferences from the facts presented by eitf.er party which would enable them to reach any other final conclusion.
 The defendants have concentrat ed their attacks upon certain allegations of the complaint, which, in my mind are not essential to full and fair statement of the general plan which has been condemned by our highest court. l appreciate the great respOn- sibility which I accepted in making this declaration to you but my con- science compels me to say it and it is my duty to obey. I might -detain and possibly worry you by an elab- crate explanation of my reasons for reaching this conclusion, but I do not conceive that any good service could be rendered thereby.
 Having given you my positive con- victiOn about a large part of this case, I must impress upon you that it is your positive duty to accept them as a law of this. case; that the defen- dants now remaining on the records of this court are parties to a com bination which has been found by basis for this suit. The only, ques- tion, therefore, with which you can properly concern yourselves is" the matter of damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

Hartford, Feb. 5.-After the rendi- ton of the jurys verdict of $74,O0 damages in the Danbury hotters' case yesterday, which is tripled under the Sherman jaw, making the amount $222,000, formal motion was made asking for a stay of execution for sixty days which was granted. The defendants will appeal to the circuit court of appeals. Arrangements were made for a hearing before Judge Platt March '. At that time a mo- tion4 to set aside the verdict as eX- cessive will be argued. Two other matters which will be decided at that torneys' fees
 Judge Platt's charge to the jury was in part as follows:-
 This complaint which, with the an- sWer filed thereto, raises the issues which demand our consideration, has been subjected to the scrutiny of the supreme court of the United States, the highest human authority which can be invoked thereon.
 AS I read that decision, the court considers it a presentation of a large plan entered into by the defendants and others to hamper, cripple and possibly destroy the ability of the plaintiffs to produce hats at home, and, In connection herewith to ham, per, cripple and possibly destroy the defendants ability to distribute their product to the ultimate consumers in other states; thereby necessarily re- ducing and restraining the natural flow of commerce between the home plant and the places of deposit in other states; which commerce of course, is interstate. If the essen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
ON AN OCEAN LINER.
It Doesn't Pay to Get Naughty With
 the Stewards.

It Doesn't Pay to Get Naughty With
 the Stewards.
 'sNever, oh, never, speak harsh words of rebuke to a steward on an ocean liner," declared a congressman of New York
 "One summer I journeyed over to the other side. The first day out, at mealtime, I found that I had to en- brace the table leg to get near enough to operate with my knife and fork. For my unpleasant seat I called the steward to account. Most harsh was my criticism. Then I told him would have my meals served thereafter in the upper cabin.
 '"The next morning the cabin stew ard told me of better room and that should get it immediately. It was more costly and elaborately furnished than the one I occupied with my trav- cling companion Then, too, it was on the main deck. I looked over the new room and decided to change. l had my luggage, with that of my friend. moved below. When my friend found the new quarters he gasped with horror. Man alivev he said, this is the worst hole on the ship. You and I are in for a great big seasick.' We got every jar of the ship and good and seasick too.
 "The day landed the dining room steward met me on the deck. Much obliged for changing he said. Tt was at my request that the cabin steward got you to move. The gentleman ahead of you 'r that cabin and who wanted to r gave me S75 to fix the deal t u for what is most glorious t4l.--w ashington Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
FINAL HEARING ON
 BUILDING CODE

Former Alderman Joseph M. Sanger appeared before the Committee on Re vision of Building Laws. last night, and made an earnest appeal for the in clusion of provisions for City Beau tiful.'' His remarks were earnest and interesting. but the committee was Ob- Iiged to say that under the powers granted to the city it is impossible to establish. by law, standard of artis- tic excellence for buildings.
 Mir. Sanger was especially anxious to prevent persons buying land in cer- tairs neighborhoods and erecting build fngs so out of keeping with the envir- onment as to damage the neighboring property.
 The committee hope to have the code in shape to present to the alder men at the meeting to be held Feb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
HIBERNIAN CARNIVAL
 WILL SOON CLOSE


 Man is a strange beast. If he looks through the death notices and finds no familiar names, he feels just lit- tie disappointed. Yet, disappointment is not his lot if he takes in a night at the Hibernian Carnival given by Division No. 1, A. O. H. and now going on at Lincoln ball room in the Taylor building on Cannon street.
 Those who have not availed them selves of the opportunity to take in at least one night of the carnival should do so this evening or on Monday and Tuesday, for on the latter night the carnival will close it's doors. On each evening a new and special pro- gram of amusements are putxon for the special benefit of that society whose night it is. Last evening the Young Emmets came we'll represented, this evening the order of Eagles will have their night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
A WHISTLER WHIH.
The Artist Wouldn't Argue About His
 Birthplace or Aae.


 James McNeill Whistler had no pa- tience with those people who would in- sist upon inquiring into two details of his biography in which he professed, and professed with some sincerity, that he was not interested. These de- tails were his age and his place of birth.
 It was once mentioned in Parisian paper that Whistler was born in Balti- more. Although this was contrary to fact, Whistler could not be induced to correct it. The mistake was copied over and over again, and angry patri- ots from Massachusetts, accidentally the birthplace of this citizen of the world, would write impassioned let ters to him asking him to deny the libel All he could be prevailed upon to say was, eff 1t pleases any one to have me born in Baltimore, let me be born in Baltimore An individual hailing from Lowell, Mass, once apos- trophized him in the generally insult ing manner which certain people re- gard as etiquette in addressing a man of genius upon first introduction.
 "Mr. Whistler said the stranger, 'like me, you were born in Lowell. Mass. and you are sixty-eight years of age and I am sixty-seven. I re- member
 The painter interrupted wearily and plaintively: "My dear sir, if you like to be born in Lowell, Mass, and you enjoy being sixty-seven years of age. we'll and good, but don't want to be sfxty-eight years of age and don't re- member being born in Lowell, Mass" New York Telegraph.