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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
TF1E BON MARCF1E, >314=316 Seven
added. for school where SUCH hisn

added for a school where such high
training can be given.
Although there is no agricultural col
lege at Howard now, he explained, tnere
is provision for such an institution In Ine
charter, and steps will be taken to open
such a college If the benefits of the Nor.
rill land act are extended to 1t. 1t VIII
also enable the university. he added, &c
perfect it's projected schools OF engineer
ing. ,o,,.
from thirty-five states and many 1orelgI
countries. 1t is, therefore. he argued
particularly national in its scope or train
ing Howard believes, he explained, II
the climax Of educational training i"'
the colored race. =.
LAS simple matter of justice, ne
added, 1--WE think the Morrill, act shouie
be extended to the District, ana. II eA
tended to the District. to benefit Howard
University we'll as George Washins
ton University,
Commissioner Macfarland's Appeal.
Commissioner Mcfarland. president OF
the trustees of the George Washington
University, was the next speaker.
This is probably my last official ap-
pearance before a committee Of Con-
gress,, he said. Il hope to be released
to my law practice before the week Is
out. For nearly Ten years ho'S
Gated appropriations and legislation LOT
this benefit Of the District of Columbia as
Commissioner. In that time over loV
million dollars have been appropriated
Including provision for the largest amount
of extraordinary improvements ever MADE
or to be made In any similar period ana
many beneficial laws have been enacted
but no appropriation or law mas neen
more meritorious than the pending OIL.
which hope your committee Will report
favorably II is a simple act OF Justlce
to the National Capital The people OF
the District, public-spirited and patriotic.
have done more thar their share FOR the
nation in time of peace and In time or
war They contribute their full snare
of federal taxation. There is no reason
why they should not have the same treat
ment as the people Of the states and ter
ritories and dependencies, who now ENJOY
the benefit of the Morrill, acts. My last
official appeal to Congress Is for justice
In this and in all other respects to the
District OF Columbia"
AS the hour for the converting OF the
Senate had arrived. Senator GuSgenheim,
acting chairman, announced an adjourn
ment of the hearing to another date, not
fixed. in the near fixture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18

As to the slverware taken from tho
Compton house. Schermerhorn SAYS thar
he has no recollection OF removing il. but
does remember putting il into the stove
III his house. and then. when the fire did
not consume IL. placing the charred and
bent pieces in the chimney fue lie SAY :
he has no recollection OF biackening his
face before entering the Compton house
District Attorney Mack says Schermer-
horns statement fully absolves ohashi.
the butler. from suspicion and renders the
prosecution Of Schermerho.n under a
charge OF murder in the first degree q
comparatively simple matter
Schermerhorn's wife Is sim i'm Nassar
Hospital. unaware of her husbands pre-
dicament. lie frequently expressed A
desire to see her. Schermerhorn will he
well enough to be emoved to the county
Jail in a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
BABY" BLISS INSANE.
Bicycle Rider Weighed 525 Pounds
When Admitted to Asvlum.

PEORIA, H.. January 1S.-Leonard
Bliss. better known as Baby Bliss, at
one time supposed to be the largest man
in the United States, was brought from
his home In Bloomington last night to
the Peoria Hospital. at South Barton
willie. hopelessly insane. Bliss weighed
90 pounds when placed on the scales at
the asylum. During the bicycle craze
lie rode wheel over the United States
and III Europe as u demonstrators of the
make of machine. lie is thirty-seven
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
Asked to Find Relatives.

The police have been asked to find rela-
tives of Martin or Ma Gus Anderson who
was killed by a train on the Southern
railroad at North Garden station. thr-
teen miles from Charlottesville. Va. last
Wednesday. Anderson. II Is stated, was
a member OF the Tailors' National Union,
and members of that organization I'm
Charlottesville have been told that he had
relatives in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
Sues Railway.

Oscar F. vinson. a superintendent OF
building construction, this morning filed
suit for $1,000 damages against the Capt.
tai Traction Company. Vinson claims
that on October D. 1909. he was struck by
one of the defendant company's cars and
pafnfully and permanently injured. He
is represented by Attorneys Cuttings and
Chamberlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
H. WATSON LEESE
LAID TO REST
Masonic Ceremonies Conducted at
the Grave in Glenwood
Cemetery.

With Masonic honors the remains Of
II. Watson Leese, a veteran route agent
of The Star, were consigned to the grave
at Glenwood cemetery this afternoon.
Religious services were held at the
Leese home. u K street, at 2:3O O'Clock.
Rev. Donald c. Macleod. pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church, officiated.
The ceremonies OF the Masonic fra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
RESIGNATION of Quartermaster Baker

The resignation of Capt. Charles T.
Baker, quartermaster. United States
Army has been accepted by the Presi-
dent to take effect April II. Capt. Baker
is from South Carolina and served as a
volunteer quartermaster during the Span
ish war. He was appointed quarter
master in the regular establishment In
February. 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18

ternity were conducted at the grave.
The pallbearers were members of ST.
Johns Lodge, No. II. +. A. A. NJ. Of
which Mr. Leese had been u member for
many years. He was also member Of
Excelsior Lodge. No. IA, knights Of
Pythias.
Dr. Macleod spoke of the virtues of
Mr.. Leese and said he stood high in
the community because of unfailing
probity He was described as a loving
husband and father and a loyal friend.
The death of Mr.. Leese occurred Sat
urday afternoon, the immediate cause
being pneumonia following hardening
of the arteries. He was born at Bal
timore about sixty-three years ago. His
wife and five children survive him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
WALL PAPER

In the federal court at Parkersburg,
W. Va. yesterday Judge Dayton fined
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany 800 on its entering plea of guilty
to a violation of the safety appliances
act. The two remaining indictments
against the company will be tried at the
next term of court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
C0ACHMAN DID IT
Schermerhorn C0nfesses Muir
der of Nurse, Miss Brymer.
HE BLAMES IT ON DRINK
Has No Recollection of Strangling
Girl, He Declares, But Admits
He Must Have Done It.

POCGHk January 1S.-In the
presence of his aged mother Frank
Schermerhorn confessed yesterday that
he murdered Sarah Brymer, the nurse. in
the home of her employer. Barnes Comp
ton. at Millbrook, where Schermernorn
was employed as coachman.
Schermerhorn, who cut his throat some
hours after the murder when he saw that
the detective suspected him of the crime
and who has been in Vassar Hospital
ever since, told the officers Sunday night
that he might make a statement after he
had seen his father. Up to this time he
had insisted that Ohashi. the japanese
butler, committed the murder.
Said Butler Gave Him Silver.
When confronted Sunday night with the
silverware taken from the Compton home
he said that Ohashi gave him the silver,
and that he had tried to burn il in his
stove. and. failing in that. placed it in
the chimney flue, where the police found
it,
1t was his mothers first visit. Scher-
merhorn, propped in chair and with
his hands, which had been tied while he
was in bed to prevent further attempt
at suicide, entirely free, greeted hts
mother affectionately.
She bent over him, and. while officials
stood some distance away, the mother
counseled Frank to make a full COLI
fession.
Finally. while his mother spoke to him
in low tones. he exclaimed:
"Oh, ! did it. I will tell
Mrs. Schermerhorn swooned falling on
the floor. Under Sheriff Hornbeck picked
her up.
Then, while nurses cared for her, Horn
beck wrote down the prisoners state
ment, which Schermerhorn signed. His
sister, Mrs kilmer, was also present
and showed great feeling.
Schermerhorn's Confession.
The confession was given to District
Attorney Mack who gave out the SUBJ
stance as follows:
Schermerhorn pleaded intoxication for
his crime. He told of taking the maids.
Alice butcher and Mary. Farrell. for a
sleigh ride the evening before the murder.
He drank much beer and whisky. After
leaving the girls at the big house he put
the horses In the barn and went to his
own house and changed his clothes. He
saws he was SO drunk that he remembers
indistinctly the subsequent events.
Some time after midnight, he remem-
hers. he went to the mansion. which he
entered through the kitchen. the doc of
which was unlocked. He made his way
upstairs and out upon the porch where
Miss Brymer and three-year-Old Polly
Compton were sleeping.
He declared that he had no intention of
jnjuring Miss Brymer when he entered
the house, and only went to her room to
scare her. but says he must have been the
man who killed her.
Sc hermerhorn says he went to the east
wing, where the servants rooms are situ-
ated, but does not remember entering the
cooks room or of having a dark lantern.
lie believes. he says, he struck a match
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

MISS u. CLARINE MCCARTHY, TEACHER OF
piano; recently returned from Berlin, Special
terms for pupils beginning before March l.
Studio 1872 Conn Jali-lOt'4
TIYYY'S BTSIZESS COLLEGE, SHORTHAND
tvpewriting bookkeeping. Adults taught prf-
yatelv ST month Twenty-Five years In pub
lie and private schools. Mrs. EMILY A.
FLYNN. Principal. s.w. cor. Sth and h sts NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
Speaks for Howard.

Prof. Kelly Miller of the Howard Uni
versity declared that it should share in
the benefits of the act If it be extended
to the District.
If the fund were devoted entirely to
the white institution. he declared. and
the colored institution he passed by, It
would be an unwholesome example to the
states. In the south. sixteen schools
benefit by the act: but in not SINCE one
can be had a full collegiate training for
agriculture. There is a special need. ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
THE
Ber1itZ School
LANGUAGES

1913 14th ST. NV.
CORNER NEW YORK AVENUE.
mo OTHER BRANCH IN WASHINGTONJ
Telephone Main 3217.
$50 BRANCHES IN ALL LEADING CITIES.
Private and Glass Lessons at School or Residence
Day and Evening. Best Native Teachers.
Pupils hear and speak the foreign language exclu-
sveIy from the 6rst lesson. Trial lessons free.
Free Conversation Circles and Pronunciation
Courses.
EVENING POPULAR CLASSES. 81 PER MONTH.
NOTICE.
The BerIitz School does not employ canvassers.
In order to avoid deception all arrangements
ahould be made at the Office. by mail or tele.
phone sei9 q. then se26. Su. tu.s .tf.35
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
No Religious Qualification.

President c. W. Needham replied
in positive terms that the university Is
non-sectarian institution. When it was
organized in 1921, he explained, Its
charter provided that it should be abso-
lutely q non-sectarian institution. 1t 50
happened that a Baptist was elected
president and the influence of the Bap-
lists was strong. Some years ago., ne
said, Congress passed law providing
that two-thirds Of the members OF the
board of trustees should be Baptists. and
that remained in effect for short per-
od. At the instance OF the university
authorities in 1904 that clause was re-
pealed and the non-sectarian clause of
the original charter was again inserted.
That provides that no religious qualifi-
cations for officers or students shall be
prescribed.
On behalf Of George Washington Uni
versity. among those at the hearing were
President Needham. Commissioner Mac
farland, Thomas S. Hopkins. William H.
Singleton w. F. GUIDE. John B. Larner,
Rev. DR.. S. III. Greene. Prof. II. L. Hodg-
kins. Harry Davis. DR.. w. c. Borden, DR..
Richard D. Harlan. Prof. Belts. L. NJ.
saunders, ]. II. Ralston, Hennen Jen-
nings, John Joy Edison, Theodore w.
Noyes. Representative Bouteil. c. c. Cal
.oun. Dean w. R. Vance. A. Fl. Snow.
The Harvard University was repre-
scented by Whitfield Mckinley, Dean
Kelly Miller. DR.. J. r. Francis. Joseph H.
Stewart and Rev. A. c. Garner. pastor of
Plymouth Congregational Church and
secretary of Washington Ministers Union
in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
Tells of the Silverware.

to find his way 10 the stairs leading 10 tho
kitchen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
MEDICAL.
DIP. Fisk EHGlN.

Fxpert in treatment of special diseases. chronic
a acute Both sexes. Consulta lions confdenial
Medicine furnished Prices moderate. 202 r NV
Phone 2224 Main. ONCE hrs. to l, 8 to b.
no22-6Ots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
BENEFIT TO DISTRICT
Claims Under Morrill, Act
Urged Before Committee.
NEEDHAM MAKES PLEA
Rights of George Washington Uni
versity to Share in Fund.
ENTITLED UNDER THE LAW
Howard University Also Represent
ed at Hearing on Pro-
posed Amendment.

Senator Gallinger's amendment to the
| Morrill, land acts. proposing to include
the District as beneficiary Of the an
nual appropriations under those laws and
naming the George Washington Univer-
sity as the institution to receive the an
nual appropriations, was the subject OF
hearing before the Senate committee on
agriculture and forestry this morning
Representatives Of both the George
Washington and Howard universities
were present. Both united In arguing
that the District should benent from the
Morrill, land acts just as much as the
states and territories now benefitns
from 1t. and the authorities OF Howard
University argued that that institution.
as we'll as the George Washington Uni
versity. should receive appropriations.
Much attention was paid throughout
the hearing to the religious influences in
the George Washington University. Sem
ator Warren, who presided, explained
that protests against the passage of the
bill has declared the university to be q
sectarian institution and therefore not
eligible to benefit by appropriations from
the federal treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-18
Draughon's Practical Busine

Draughons Practical Business
College.
EVERY GRADUATE EMPLOYED.
WE MUST DO SOMETHING
To Supply The Great Demand for our graduates
Write or call for special offer
1917 New York Ave. NV.
iaI-tu.f.1m
MESpEMOISELLES MARET, NATIVE FRENCH
teachers diplomat; highest references. long e1-
perience classes and private instruction IN
French. Translation work in English. French.
German. Italian. Spanish. 1713 18th st. NV
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

Sucking pig and egg nogg at the
Brokers Exchange saloon today. 1t
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
Entered at second class matter
INJURED INNOCENCE.

Abused and apparently his char
Golden statement the Reno Journal
in which he seeks place the blame of the recent on his
people of southern
Nye but the northern part of the state there are some who
the dalies in Reno has yet printed an ar
existing conditions and previous methods of
settlement of the affairs of the Nye and omby
From the nearly ago. the Bo-
demanded that showing be made OF what become
the depositors'
We been successful but our in
the president of the
the honest and
scntous business well versed the knowledge re-
protegee of Golden Golden
the Ross and Mullen after he had asked
had Hall appointed in the stead of the
original receivers.
showing glorious something he should be
proud hand down posterity During his
ncumbency he collected few thousand OF the deposors
all turned his attorneys in
the deposors who the rightul owners put
the sanction of Golden and the banker
while the depostors allowed be neglected.
And his assaant egged on Ye Gods
what rdue As if is not of common knowledge that mum
would like nothing better than to
Frank Golden They business men who have
was at least of best of the joke
Golden knows the attitude of the people Of Tonopah
a is his abbreviated the last visit
think that he has been harrassed by the
idea! Why wouldn't cause Mr. Golden an
minute for the life of US but we have ana VIII con
something ineligible be wrought from the
Goldens institution and that deposos be
shown what become of their money But to harrss
something against HMM the language OF the Ola
scholars, "a guilty conscience is mans worst enemy
barring the that do SPEAK
we pass va we ay bear @d 10 the n0o the Nys
Orsby which may have construed as mean
ing malice.
AS to records. state, have used
other peoples to further own ends BY TINS
the loan made by the Nye and omsby county oank
without cent of security Can you
the same?
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
PRESENT TRIAL JURY
DISMISSED BY COURT

Yesterday Judge M. r. Averill in
the fifth judicial district court,
handed down an order dismissing
the present trial jury. This venire
has been in attendance but a short
time and has decided several i'm
portant cases. The next venire,
which will be drawn early in jan
uary, and among the first case to
be considered. will be that of Fred
Skinner, the convicted murderer of
Mona Bell at Rhyolite, who was
granted new trial by the supreme
court.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
MRS. HUDGENS WILL
REOPEN OFFICE

Mrs. DR.. A. L. Hudgens an
nounced yesterday that in a few
days she will reopen the dental
parlors as she had contracted for
a first class licensed dentist who
would be in attendance. Mrs. Hud-
gems is no mean dentist herself,
but she prefers to have an up-to-
date dental surgeon to conduct the
business and for a week has en-
deavored to secure party well
experienced in the work, and yes
terday received word that the den
fist would arrive here shortly.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

Our want ads" bring results.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
PERSONAL

w. C. Dunphy, at one time con-
nected with a Florence lease at
Goldfield, was a passenger on yes
terday mornings train en- route to
Bannock.
Mrs. Cad Winters arrived yes
terday from Sacramento to join her
husband.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
NO INCREASE IN GOLD
OUTPUT OF ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The
value of the mineral output of
Alaska for 1909 was $20,200,000
practically the same as 1908, &C
cording to the report of the United
tates geological survey. Of this
19,460,000 was gold. Alaska has
produced since 1880, when mining
first began, $168, 100000, all, ex-
cept seven millions in gold.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

With the start of the New Year, the
reports a great many new sub descriptions
Bulletin and The Daily Bonanza. Both
price of SIPS per month are bargain so
right The Bonanza has the circulation ant
est news from the world over occurring.
news service is the greatest at the presen
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

circulation department
for the San Francisco
papers for the small
start the New Year
also gives you the lat
The Associated Press
time.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
YALE UNIVERSITY
OFFERED BIG GIFT
By Associated Press

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 81
Announcement was made tonight of
an offer of Mrs. Russell Sage to
Yale university of a gift of $780,
900 to meet the entire cost of Sc
curing a thirty-acre park, known
as the Sachem Wood estate or the
Hill House property. The offer
will be accepted.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
GOLDFIELD DISTRICT.

Try a Bonanza want al.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

12-14 to 1-3
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
OBSERVE HOLIDAY
AT DISTRICT COURT

AS today will be legal holiday,
no business will be transacted at
the court house and all offices will
remain closed. Likewise the dis
trict court will hold no session.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Here's to the while the not have
consolation in the thought that things
could a deal
So here is hoping that 1910 will bring to us that what
have great KICK coming Tor
in During that time
old world friends what
No enemies but it has been unn
territorial
So here to YOU friends, and enemies; wish
YOU happy prosperous fortune smile
youn utur footprints of happiness be
found around God bless all
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-01

CAPES, SUITS, COATS made to
measure and ready-made fits guar
anteed at eastern prices. A full
line of Furs to select from. CALL,
AND SEE SAMPLES. MRS. A. r..
BRANN, BRANN HOUSE, represents
ing Chas. T. Stevens and other ont.
filters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-31
HAMPTON BANK
SHORT.
CASHIER
Audit Report States that Mr.. Horton
Admitted Shortage.

Hampton, Aug. 27.-Mr. H. Hor-
ton former bOokkeeper and assist
ant cashier in the Hampton Loan and
Exchange Bank. of this place, has
been discharged, the reason for this
action on the part of the officials of
the bank, it is alleged, is that young
Horton was found short in his ac-
counts $1.279.S3. 1t is stated that
the young man had made a confess
sion IN writing.
The Southeastern Audit Company
of Columbia, represented by Mr.. l..
A. Searson, has made an investiga-
ton of the books of the Hampton
Loan and Exchange Bank. and in it's
report says: 1--WE have carefully
perused letter of confession signed
by H. Horton. (who. we understand,
was a boOkkeeper and assistant CASH
Ter in your employ. Said letter con-
fesses to an embezzlement Of ST.
252.S2 of above amount; also an item
Of 500 is referred to in said letter,
which is supposed to represent a
note. Horton admits that he marked
note paid pocketed the money!"
However, there must be some mis-
take as regards this matter"
Mr.. N. A. Mcclure, representing
the United Surety Company, Of Balti-
more, is at Hampton now investiga-
ting the case. Mr.. Wilson of the
Comptroller Generals Office, has ex-
aimed the books Of the bank.
Mr.. Horton resides with his parents
at this place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-31

supposing that the farmer would he
content to know that in this country.
he and the cotton buyer, as well as
the cotton mills, were about even:
but as two-thirds of our cotton is
manufactured in Europe, therefore
shipped there, different scene is
behind the curtain when we look be-
yond the seas, where two-thirds of
our cotton is manufactured.
am in possession of some infor-
nation which resembles the follow
ing language: Under present con-
ditions of importing cotton into Eng.
landland, We, the English buyer, al
ways buy it with per cent allowed
for tare; this includes the band and
canvas; per cent tare is about 30
pounds to the bale" My communi-
cation also states that at the Amer
lean gin only six ties are put upon
each bale, but all exported cotton has
from eight to ten ties" Now, IL we
sell, to be perfectly liberal, say five
million bales abroad the American
buyer buying same with twenty-five
pounds of tare, and adds eight pounds
more at the present price Of cotton,
it is no wonder to me that they are
anxious not to be disturbed in this
little game.