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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
REPORT CHARGES
PARTISAN BIAS
Day Portrait Committee Sc
verely Scored by Minority
Members.
NO EVIDENCE OF WRoNeDoING
Effort to Condemn Michael Is
Declared to BE a
Scandal.

Washington, D. c.. July 19.-In a
scathingly severe report. Representa-
tives Tilson of Connecticut. and Wede-
meyer. OF Michigan. denounced the
other FIVE members of the House Com
mittee on Expenditures in the State
Department which. after investigating
the Day portrait mystery. recommend
ed the dismissal, for the good OF the
service" of Colonel William H. Mich
ael. United States consul-g general at
Calcutta. and Thomas Morrison. dis
bursting officer of the State Depart
ment. Messrs. Tilson and Wedemeyer
filed their long awaited minority report
to-day.
Tho report OF the majority of the
committee" they say, as weak, par
tisan effort TO make scandal. 1t is an
attempt to besmirch the memory of one
of our greatest Secretaries OF State, the
late John Hay. whose shining character
and rnfailing fairness are in marked
contrast with the report OF the COM
mittee. but whose prohity extends too
high TO be reached by partisan preju-
dice.
DEMONSTRATION of Charnctero
THE effort to condemn Michael with
out chance to be heard is itself a
scandal. 1t reaches the lowest depths
of unfairness. II shows biased mind
which is not seeking justice It is
assassination OF character from be-
hind.
Nor is there particle OF evidence
OF wrongdoing on the part of Morrison
In fhct, we consider the report of the
majority greater reflection upon the
fairness and intellectual integrity OF
those who made 1t than 1t Is upon the
n ..-HxN /,
We take II that the majority renort
is only an evidence OF a partisan inten
ton to accuse officials under Republican,
administration OF dishonest conduct
regardless of facts and evidence The
intention Is to make mud and throw 1T,
hoping that some will stick We pro-
test against the Methods of carving
on the investigation and pronounce the
report as subversive OF common fair
ness and the ordinary rights of persons
accused of crime
Chnirmnn HnmIIn Criticized.
me minority critici.es Representa-
i've hhmiin chairman of the commit
tee, and his colleague for holding the
investigation by a small subcommitts.
when the full committee consists only
OF seven members. Such a practice
me report declares to be unjust TO
hen1ners OF the committee and the de-
Par,ment under investigation.
IL had been Intended TO have a
iair investigation" says the rcnort
inc fun committee should have been
invited in" "ee"
After citing the facts relating RI
me $3.50 voucher in the portrait case
800 OF which was paid for the nay
portrait, the minority declare that The
facts were old and that Secretary
Root had investigated all the c!rcum-
stances. and convinced himself that
'norH had been no Misrepresentation
OF FUNDS. Because the vonchar in the
Day case was signed In blank by tho
artist. Albert Rosenthal. the report de.
clares that the State Department
should not be condemned. stating that
this is the prevailing practice under
CONTINUED on Eighth Page1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
FOUR DEAD IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Cur stops on Track, and Is Hit by APP
proaching Train.

Troy. n. Y. July 1s.-Four women
were killed and chauffeur seriously
Injured in an automobile accident at
Raceveille. seven miles north of Gran
vile late to-day The dead are Mrs.
Charles Wells. Jr.. Mrs. George w.
Yates. and Mrs. Charles Grant, OF Sara
toga Springs. and Mrs. F. NJ. Robinson,
OF Boston. Mass. The chauffeur. Charles
Ostrander. had both legs and one arm
broken, bescides sustaining internal
Injuries, and may not recover
The automobile was struck on a
grade crossing by a Delaware and Hud-
son passenger train as the automo-
bilists were returning from Williams
town. Mass. Ostrander saw the train
approaching. and shifted his gear from
slow to high speed, in an effort to get
across ahead. In shifting the gear,
however. he lost the spark, and the big
touring car stopped in the middle of
the tracks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
DESTROYING OLD BONDS
More Thnn s2,ooo.ooo,ooo of Civil War
Isnue Fed to Eurnnces.


Washington, July IGNORE than ST.
0O0.000.000 in redeemed bonds. repre-
senting the major part of the govern
ments Civil War debt. Is being fed
gradually to the furnace in the Bureau
of Printing and Engraving. The en-
Rlneers estimate that the immense sum
in old securities Will generate about
as much steam as two tons of good
coal.
All the government securities issued
and redeemed between 1860 and 1898
are being thus destroyed. including
nearly $1,000. 100000 in. the famous
T-30 bonds. which are made In the size
of greenbacks. and passed as mo-.Y
at the highest rate OF interest tho
government has ever paid. More than
100000 separate bond coupons. which
represent large portion of the gov
ernments interest payments for nifty
years, also VIII be burned.
The usual process of reducing old
securities TO pulp By macera:ing
them was at hrst attempted. hut the
job proved too great
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
MISTAKEN FOR BURGLAR

Pennsyivnnia Merchant, Aroused From
sleep, Shoots Wife Dend.
kittanring. Pa. July 19.-Thinking
his wife was a burglar. George Golden
leading merchant of Wickboro. ud-
Joining kittanning. shot and killed her
during the night. The half -crazel hus-
band is under the care OF a physicinn
Golden had bought a revolver because
of the many burglaries committed in
the vicinity OF his homo recently, and
when he was aroused from heavy sleep
by his wife pulling down . window
III their room he reached under his
pillow and securing the weapon Tired.
He discovered his error when. upon
rising to look at the supposed thief. he
stumbled over her body
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
SAY HEN LIGHTS HIS PIPE
New Trick Accredited to the west-
chester Leghorn.

cnester LeRhOrn
Philadelphia, Pa. July l9.-The
White Legh4rn hen owned By john
Grohan. of Glenville. westchestcr,
which vas said recently to have helped
him build chicken coop by holding
the nails In It's beak after he had
smashed his finger. is alleged now
TO have learned new trick
II is said that when Grohan gets
ZONE after his days work and sits
In his easy chair on the porch the
hen goes into the house. gets his
bag OF tobacco and pipe and brings
filled his pipe. II Is added. he puts a
match In the hens heak and she
scratches II across the floor, and then
he lights his pipe
Grohan declares he expects TO teach
the hon next to put out the match.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
BREAK BARS AND ESCAPE
Posses Are After Two Desperate Maine
Conylcts.

Augusta. Me. July 1s.-Posses are
securing the suburbs of Augusta to-
day for some trace of Frederick Ray-
Conant. a robber. who escaped from
the criminal ward of the Maine Insane
Hospital before daylight. The fugitives
We're seen in the outskirts OF the city
few hours after their escape
Reynolds was committed about ten
years ago for killing his wife and TWO
children. He is about fifty years OF
age and giant in strength. Conant vs.
also powerful physically. six feet in
height and only twenty-one yeara old
The men escaped by breaking with
their hands the heavy steel grating OF
a window on the third floor. Tnsnce
they lowered themselves to the ground
by rope made from bed clothes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
GEYsER SCOUTING STONES
Freak Action of Hot Spring in Yellow
stone Park.

Washington. July l9.-Eruptions CT
large quantities Of water. steam, sand
and small rocks 10 a height OF severa.
hundred feet from the hot spring in
the Norris Basin in Yellowstone Ma
uonai Park, have been occurring dur
Ing the summer
Persons familiar with the park are
unable to explain the phenomena. They
say that as the geysers have shown no
diminution in activity the eruptions
cannot be due to diversion of steam
and hot water from the regular out
lets
II may indicate. however, increasing
activity In the subterranean forces TO
which the Eeysers are due and il such
is the case II is possible another geyser
may develop in the park
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
NEW POSTAGE STAMPS
Heads of Washington and Franklin
VIII lie Isel In DeaiSn.

Washington. July 19.-.Utility, art
and harmony" according to Third AS
sistant Postmaster-Genera Britt, viii
be combined in new issue OF postage
stamps about to be authorized The
head of President Washington will
appear on the first six of the series
while the last five will bear the like
ness of Benjamin Franklin.
All of the new stamps denomination
VIII be in Arabic. and this. as well rs
the use OF separate color or shade
Tor each denomination. is expected to
prevent the confusion OF which two
conventions of postal clerks have COM
planned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
REFUSES TO DISCUSS CASE
Miss Barrymore VIII Not Discuss Con.
templnted Divorce.

Chicago. July 19-smiling and ap-
parentlv in the best of health, Miss
Ethel Barrymore. in private life Mrs
Russell Griswold Colt. arrived in Chi
csso to-day She was accompanied by
Miss Louise Drew and Miss Georgia
Drew Mendum. her cousins. Miss BAR
rymore declined to discuss the report
that she intends to begin divorce pro
ceedings when she arrives in New
York. 81 have absolutely nothing to
say about anything" said Miss Barry
more. you know. Mr.. Frohman. my
manager, forbids me to talk for publi-
cation"
Miss Barrymore left for New York
on an afternoon train
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
SOON WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Engagement of Miss Helene stnIio md
NilA ElOrmuu. of Sweden

Mis- FIormnn, of Sweden.
Cincinnati. O.. July 19.-That E. *.
Stallo. of New York. will within
few days announce formally the hc-
trothal of his daughter Helene, 10
Nils Florman. son of former Swe-
Dish admiral. was declared to-day ny
Miss Stallo. The young woman who
is. with her sister. a Joint heiress of
Dalvay. the estate in Clifton, :, SUI
burb. which was the former Standard
Oil magnate's home. and which con-
tains art treasures valued at $150.O00
Miss Stallo met her fiancee turing
recent trip abroad. News of the en-
Eagement did not become known defln-
itely until to-day. 1t was confirmed
by Miss Stallo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
CONTRACTS AWARDED
Newport News Company to Build 1--WE
CNllicrn nt SnG5.0Oa Ench.

washington, July 19.--Acting Serrn
taty Winthrop to-day awarded con-
tracts for two golfers to the Ncyvpcrt
News Shiphuildtng Company ut S11a.-
900 each: for two Golfers to the Mary
land Steel Com at s952.55o e:ch.
and for two sea going Jugs to the New
York Shipbuilding Company at Cam
den. n. j.. for s4a4.000 each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
INTERVENTION IS
NOT CONSIDERED
Reassuring Message Delivered
to Cuban Secretary of
State.
SENT BY SECRETARY KNOX
Visit of stimson to Island Given
as Grounds for
Rumors.
SENT BY SECRETARY KNOX

Havana. July 1s.-Rumors which
have been current recently that the
American government was consider
ing another Intervention in Cuba were
oispelled to-day when the American
minister, John B. Jackson. visited
Senior Sanguily. the Cuban Secretary
OF State. and delivered a message from
Mr.. Knox the American Secretary OF
State, in which the secretary declared
that the American government had
not the least intention of interven-
ton
Senior Sanguily expressed his
warmest appreciation. and said he was
convinced that nothing would disturb
the present friendly and intimate re-
lations between the two countries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
Object of Visit.
Washington. July 19.-Annoy
Doated run1ors fomented asr


Washington. July 19.-Annoyed by
repeated rumors. fomented especially
in Cuba, that the visit to the Island
of Secretary OF War Stimson was
preliminary to American Intervention,
Secretary of state Knox to-day ad-
dressed note to the Cuban govern
ment. through United States. Minister
jackson. Declaring that Mr. Stimson's
visit is partly to inspect the work on
the wreck of the battleship Maine in
Havana harbor, and primarily to pay
a friendly visit to the republic of
Cuba. Secretary Knox says:
THE government OF the United
States has thought it not worth while
to deny the false stories of possible
Intervention. which have been circu-
lated in certain sections OF the press.
the fact being that no such question
has been the subject of consideration
by that government. whose sole con-
corn in relation to Cuban affairs in
recent years has been that in the
rapid DEVELOPMENT OF the splendid re-
sources of Cuba. which will he viewed
in the United states with so much
pleasure. the process Of exploitation
should be ever safeguarded by that
wise and deliberate economic policy
so essential to financial and political
stability"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-20
Phone MonroeNo /

And ask that The Times-Dis-
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Continued on Eighth Page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
DR.. JAMES c. HEPBURN.

Fast Orange. n. J., Sept. p (SpeciaD.-
Az the age Of ninety-six years Or. James
@ Hepburn. the first medical missionary
70 Japan and the Oldest graduate Of Prince
ton. died at his home, No Il Glenwood ave-
rue. this city, early to-day. He had been
in failing health since July.
Or. Hepburn was the only man outside
Of the Japanese race to receive at the
hands of the Emperor Of that country
mark Of distinction. on his nineteth birth
day the Blikado forwarded, with his con-
yratulatlous, the insignia Of the third class
of the Imperial order Of the Rising sun
in recognition Of the services Dr. Hepburn
rendered Japan in years gone by. II is
conceded by The Japanese themselves that
the missionary work Of Dr. Hepburn was a
factor I'm the awakening Of Japan.
Or. Hepburn spent thirty-three years In
the Flowery Kingdom. Early in his career
he went TO Singapore with Mrs. Hepburn,
but her health suffered IN that climate, and
they returned 10 the United States at the
end Of five years. In 1859 DR.. Hepburn
ayain set sail for the Orient the pioneer
medical missionary TO Japan. Mrs Hep
burn endured the japanese climate mucn
better and the doctor was able TO remain
until advancing years made him retire.
They came back 20 this country in 1897
and made their home IN East orange. Mrs
Hepburn died five years ago. Or. Hepburn
vino was A native Or Milton Penn, entered
Princeton College al the age OF thirteen
Years and was graduated with honors. lie
leaves one son. Samuel D. Hepburn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
IRISH SITUATION GRAVE
General Strike Ordered by Anal
gamated Railway Servants

Dublin, Sept. 2l.-The Amalgamated So
ciety Of Railway Servants tonight called
a general strike on the Irish railways Far
from the companies showing any signs OF
Welding they began today 20 lock out
large bodies OF men employed IN the loco
motive and other works, and sent out an
order 10 the strikers 20 return their uni
forms.
The Irish export trade. on which the bulk
Of the people are dependent for iveh-
hood, has virtually ceased Mr.. Mitchell.
the Board OF Trade representative, IS stl
endeavoring to effect a settlement.
The desperate state OF affairs originated
IN an insignificant trade dispute among a
few carriers, laborers and other en-
ployes Of the timber merchants in Dublin.
The cloud, no bigger than mans hand,
has now spread over the country. a labor
organizer, formerly an official OF the Eng
llsh union Of dock laborers and leader IN
the fierce labor disputes which have taken
place I'm Belfast and Cork IN the last two
or three years. in his endeavor 10 bring the
various sections Of workers into the organl-
cation ne has founded in ireland, invited
the timber trade employees 70 cooperate.
The timber merchants forbade the men %
ioln this union. The men disregarded the
wishes OF their employers and were locked
ont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
JOHN J. MURPHY IS DEAD
Brother of Tammany Leader
Sncnnmhs 10 Tnharcnlosis.

John J. Murphy, brother OF Charles F.
Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, who has
been III for some time at Liberty, n. Y,
died at s25 o'clock last night. Word OF his
death was received in this city by friends
soon after he had passed away Mr.. Muir
ply died in the Loomis sanatorium, where
he had gone for treatment for tuberculosis
With Mr.. Murphy when he died were his
brother, his sister, Mrs. P. J. Cray. wife Of
Captain Cray, Of the East S5th street sta
ton. and his young children. two girls and
a boy. In the city Mr.. Murphy lived at
No. 800 East 18th street He was the presi-
dent Of the New York Contracting and
Trucking Company which had the contract
for excavating the Pennsylvania station.
John J. Murphy. known as the Tammany
leaders Brother Jack" was forty-three
years old. Like his more prominent broth
or. he was born and brought up on the
East side. the son OF thrifty Irish lmmi-
grants He was a jovial. pleasure-loving'
care-free sort Of man, content for many
years to be his brothers political leuten-
ant. He got Jobs for the faithful male
the rounds Of the departments, reporting
every day TO his brother, and in general
acted as sub-leader Of the old Gas House
District in the days before Charles F. be-
came leader Of Tammany Hall
Like his brother, he was at one time a
saloonkeeper He also sat for a time as
alderman, taking the place OF his brother
William. when the latter died. Another
man active in the district in those days was
Jim" Ga1fney. He and Jack Murphy
were rarely seen apart. and became known
as the twins" These two men in 1900 be-
came the chief sponsors Of the New YORK
Contracting and Trucking Company which
in five years time made John j. Murphy
a considerable figure in New Yorks bust
moss world as one Of the most successful
contractors in the city. Much political
canital has been made OF the claim that
the Tammany leader was a member OF this
concern. but he has always denied that he
was interested in It.
At any rate, the success Of the company
was rapid In quick succession II acquired
three of the most valuable piers in the CITY,
inns gaining virtual monopoly or the
dunpinp privilege on the North River
above 25th street; built a S25O.00O stable and
repair shop. got monopoly Of the contract
work Of the Consolidated Gas Company
and a r,onopoly Of the work Of the Barber
Asphalt Company.
Arnor, other big contracts taken by the
Nuirnbv company was a s. 10000 Job at the
Astoria gas plant, the preparation OF the
Nav Haven Railroad roadbed for cleo
tridcation and the grading Of the Belmont
Park race course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
PARADISE JIMMY" BURIED
Crowds Fill Church and Witness
Long Funeral Procession.

The mid-afternoon crowds at the ap-
proach TO the Williamsburg Bridge yester-
day swelled into thousands, requiring po-
lice attention, when a black -draped hearse
coming down Delaney street entered
long lane formed by a double line Of bare
headed men. passed through 1t and out on
the Williamsburg Bridge, followed by rev
carriages Hundreds in the crowd under
stood the significance OF Il. thousands
did not know that II was Paradise Jimmy
divers goodby TO Manhattan. The little
procession that continued over the bridge
was composed OF close relatives OF the
dead politician. who accompanied the body
to Calvary Cemetery for burial
The body was brought to Manhattan
from the home OF Francis and Anthony j.
oliver, brothers OF Paradise Jimmy" at
No. S252 Perry avenue, The Bronx, and ar
rived at the Grand Central q little after
l o'clock Two nieces. Marie and Flor
ence Oliver, and John Sheehan, an uncle,
we're waiting there and Joined in escorunS
& to 81. AIMS Church. No. 10 East l2th
street
At the church Father Thomas F. Myhan
conducted the services, assisted by Fathers
F. J. Sullivan and Thomas +. Berry. The
church was piled with floral pieces from
scores OF political friends and enemies
alike, and in addition to the floral tributes
from the various associations were pieces
from the Senate. the Assembly, and one
from Governor Dix.
The street was thronged as the pail
bearers. preceded by members OF the Sem
ate and Assembly committees, carried
Paradise Jimmy to the waiting hearse'
and the men DOTTED their hats as the pro-
cession marched by. Some OF the best
known political leaders of the greater city
and many officials were noted in the throng
al the church.
The procession passed down Third ave-
nue. making a brief stop IN front of the
Metamora Club at No. 257 Bowery, the
headquarters of the Timothy d. Sullivan
Association. The clubhouse was draped
in black, and at the second-story window
was a sign that read: I'VE Mourn our
Loss" From that point there was no stop
until the approach to the bridge was
reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
TENNIS DOUBLES AT NEWPORT
First and Second Rounds il Mixed Con
tests PLAYED OFF.

Newport, Sept 2l.-A handicap mixed
doubles lawn tennis tournament was start
cd on the Casino courts this morning. and
rv afternoon the first and second rounds
had been disposed Of. In the first round
Mrs. Barger Wallach and Craig Biddle de
reated Mr.. william Woodward and Maui
rice Roche. GO, g..
Miss Eleanora Sears, OF Boston. and
\ w Niles, Of New York defeated Miss
l,reda Paine. Of Newport, and n. G.. Nor
gan. of New York rs, 6-4. Mrs. william
pouch. OF New York, and r. sufem Taller
or newport. beat Miss Hazel Hotchkiss. Of
california. and f. il. whitney Of Bos-
ton. SIS. 81, 81
Miss Edna Wndey OF New York, and
a. Watson. jr.. Of New York, defeated
Ms. Iorilinrd Spencer. jr, OF Newport
and Charles r. Sands, Of New York, As.
Go, Ga
In the second round Mrs. Wallach and Mr.
,,,sdt. heat Nirs Sears and Mr.. Niles. 81
.Leg O.. Mrs. Pouch and Mr. Taller beat
,uas WlIdey and Mr. Watson. O-s, s-l, 9-L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-22
CYRIL MAUDE AS RIP
English Actor m Fine Rendering
of Jefferson's Old Part.
TBy Gable to The tribune. !

London. Sept. 2t-Austin Strong's YER
sion OF RIP Van Wrinkle" produced at
the Playhouse tonight, transformed
Jeffersons tender idyl Of the Catskills
into n fantasy Of forest life with mys-
ferrous gnomes and superficial marvels,
the dve senses impersonated by dancing
fairies, and a complete problem OF double
consciousness, with a final draft of
mountain wine
II was no longer a simple and natural
representation OF the good -for-nothing
scapegrace in the pathos Of his degra-
dalton and loneliness which appealed to
the heart and imagination of the play
goers Of Jefferson's time. but an artificial
melodrama addressed 10 audiences at
tuned to the spirit Of Christmas panto-
mime
The love interest was more synpa-
thetic than in tho old version, there
was a happy ending in which the polished
bowl played a conspicuous part, and the
mysteries Of the haunted glen were dis
closed with moro ingenuity than subtlety.
Cyril Maude's Rip, while lacking in
unaffected realism and poetic imagina-
ton, was fine performance, which was
rewarded with hearty and unhagging ap-
plause. He was supported by his daugh-
ter, Miss Margery Maude. with quiet sin
cerity, as the younger Minna, and by his
wife, Miss Winifred Emery, as the dod
dering Minna, who remained alive TO
recognize the refugee from the forest
after his long sleep in the mountains.
The play was artistically staged and
wall receivad