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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
GEN. BRUN DROPS DEAD
French Minister of War a Vic
tim of Paralysis in
His Office.

PARIS February 23.-C;en. Brun. min
lister OF yer lin the cabinet of Premier
BRAND, dropped dead from a paralytic
stroke at the offices of the ministry to-
day.
Gen. Brun was stricken a few moments
after he had received the members of his
staff in his private Office.
Gen. Brun entered the cabinet formed
by BRAND in July. 1909. when the Glenn
enceau ministry retired. He had been
head Of the general staff of the army for
three years and half and was persona
friend of President Fallieres. He was
born in 1S49.
Entertained Secretary Dickinson.
Gen. Brun was enthusiastic over the
Possibilities in the development of aero
planes and dirigibles for use by the
French army, and encouraged frequent
experiments. Last fall he gave a lunch
con in honor of the avia tors then at Paris.
Later he announced rewards for the aero
nauts who participated in the army man.
euvers at Grandvillieres. Secretary Of
War Dickinson. while at the French cap
ital last October. was entertained at
luncheon by Gen. Brun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
MAY HOLD cox FOR CONTEMPT.
Committee Named in Case of Cincin-
natl Politician.

CINCINNATI, February 23.-Judge
German of the court Of common pleas to-
day appointed a committee of attorney S
to investigate whether George B. Cox
and a morning newspaper should be held
able for contempt of court because of
Mr.. Coxs statements regarding the grand
jury which indicted him Tuesday for per-
jury. The committee is composed of Ed
ward Barton, Aaron Ferris and Clyde P.
johnson.
Judge German announced that he felt
it his duty to protect the grand jury
from unwarranted censure and to up
hold the dignity of the court. which had
suffered from the criticism heaped upon
it by Mr.. Cox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
BLAMED FOR ANARCHY.
japanese Government Attacked for
Spread of Doctrines t.

TOXIC, February 23.-The spread of
anarchistic doctrine in Japan was the
basis Of an attack upon the government
In the diet today. Members of the op-
position introduced a resolution censur-
ing the government for having permitted
outlawry to reach a point where an at
tempt upon the life of the emperor had
been planned. The resolution was de-
feated by large majority
The debate revived the recent con-
spiracy which resulted i'm the execution
of Denjiro KOtoku and his wife and ten
other anarchists and the Imprisonment
of fourteen others. Premier katsura
outlined the efforts which were being
made to prevent the growth of the
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Gardner Cross-Examined.

Gardner was put on the stand for cross.
examination as the first witness of the
day. Mr. Engeman, relative Of City
Chamberlain Hyde. Gardner said, had
asked him to use his influence with his
personal friends in the Legislature to
bring about the defeat of the anti-race-
track betting bills. Gardner said he was
to receive 5000 for his services and
81. 900 for disbursements and expenses in
arousing sentiment against racing legis-
laton.
Mr. Engeman told me-" he said, that
the poolroom interests had urged the re-
formers to have the anti-racing bills in
troduced and passed. He also wanted me
to find out if the poolroom interests were
expending any money at Albany to have
the bills put through.
Gardner admitted that he had not reg
istered as a lobbyist.
Gardner denied that he went to Scran-
ton to escape being subpoenaed by the
legislative investigating committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
LAS BIG BART
PUT 1T OVER"

This could hardly be any
thing but a Shorty McCabe
story. 1t Is not entered in
our Prize Contest. but IL
would receive a lot CT votes
if II had been.
Bart was IAN alfalfa dele
gate with grip like a bench
wise" He came to New
York ''to stock up with all
the refined tricks on the mar
ket, If ! have to cover Broad
way. with dollar bills"
He brought his wife along,
and they both tried the pace.
How they learned the game
and what happened as a re-
suit will make you smile
and SMILE again, and think,
too. 1t is SEWELL FORD
at his best, and you know
what that means.
Look for it in the
Sunday Magazine
of The .a.
SUNDAY STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
PLAGUE KILLS ALL IN TOWN
Bodies in Village Near Harbin
Found Lying in Snow.

ST PETERSBURG, February pa
telegram from Harbin reports the grew
some discovery of a Chinese village near
there in which the entire population was
dead from the plague. Many bodies lay
in the open air and were covered with
snow.
BERLIN, February pa dispatch
from Tsin-Tau says that second and third
class traffic on the German-owned Shan
tung railroad. which was suspended ow-
ing to the plague. has been restored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
ASKS JOHNSON'S AID
President Appeals to the Gov
ernor of California.
WANTS TREATY EXPLAINED
Seeks to Avert Hostile Action by
Legislature.
OFFICIALS HERE ARE HOPEFUL
Believe That Condition Imposed by
Chairman Wright in His Tele-
gram May Be Readily Met.

Anxious that the California Legislature
shall take no action in.mical to the new
treaty of trade and commerce between
the United States and Japan, Which now
is before the Senate, President Taft to-
day telegraphed to Gov. Johnson OF Cal
ifornia asking him to explain the treaty
arrangement to both houses of the legls-
lature. The Presidents message says:
Il have the resolution transmitted by
you. The treaty and the assurances from
Japan as to the continuance of the re
cent arrangement are exactly such as
you approved when the Secretary of State
and l explained them to you. Will you
not explain this to the two houses of
your Legislature to prevent action by rea-
son of a MISUNDERSTANDING?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
SINKS IN THE RAPPAHANN0CK.
Capt. w. C. Towles' Gasoline Oyster
Boat Overloaded.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
WARSAW, Va, February 23-While
on his way to Crbana from Millenbeck.
with a load of oysters, Capt w. c.
Towles' gasoline boat sank in sixty feet
of water in the RappahaEnock river The
boat was too heavily loaded with oysters.
Capt. Towles and two of his crew, Harry
Washington and Frank Corbin were
picked up in a half-frozen condition by
Capt Belfield. but Howard Allen and
Harvey Marshall, both colored owing 10
their inability to swim Were crowned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
CAPT. COLLINS BANKRUPT.
Former Husband of Miss Nathalie
Schenck in Financial Trouble

NEW YORK. February as.-Capt
Charles Glen Collins. retired officer
of tile Cameron Highlanders Of the
British army, and former husband OF
Miss Nathalie Schenck. 4 society woman
of New York and Newport. filed q
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the
United States court today. Capt. Col
lins gives his liabilities as s414,s05 and
assets as 1898, 10.
The social sets OF England and this
country were keenly interested in the
wedding of Miss Schenck and Cant.
Collins in 1904. Three years later Miss
Schenck obtained a divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Emneror William to Visit Corfu.

KEEL, Germany, February 23.-The m
uerial yacht Hohenzollern sailed today
for Venice, from whence it will take EN-
neror William and Empress Auguste Vic
toria aud their grandchildren to Corfu
early in March. 1t is expected that
Grown Prince Frederick william and the
crown princess will join the party later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Deadlock Unbroken at ALBANY,

ALBANY, n. Y, February 23.-The
thirty-second joint ballot for United
States senator today resulted:
Democrats-Sheehan. 66; Shepard, IL;
Littleton. 3: Sulzer, 3; Hopper. 2: Ker-
nan, 1: O'Brien, 1; Glynn, /; Parker, l;
Carlisle, l.
Republicans-Depew. 60. Total vote cast,
l54 Necessary for choice, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Poisoned by Wood Alcohol.

MONTICELLO. n. ". February 2s-
Four persons are dead here and fifth
is dying as a result Of drinking wood al
cohol. which they mistook for grain al
cohoi. The liquid was taken by the vic
TINS at a wedding feast In the home Of
Thomas Kelly. Kelly and his wife. father
and mother of the bride, are among the
dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
FIRE LOSS IS 100000
Business Section of White
Plains, N. T., Is Almost
Wiped Out.

WHITE PLAINS. n. y, February 23.-
Famed by brisk southwesterly wind,
fire which started in a small restaurant
on southern Lexington avenue in a thick
ly built up business section here early
today spread with great rapidity through
nest of infammable frame structures
to Orawampum street, causing property
damage estimated at about S2OO.tDO.
A considerable part of the loss was
through the destruction of the Brandes
apartment building. a three-story brick
structure.
Help From Portchester.
The full local fre-ighting force. as
sisted by three companies summoned
from Portchester seven miles away, cen
tered its fight at the Brandes building
and succeeded in checking the flames
at this point.
The buildings burned included Arm
bruster's Hotel, Knapp's Hotel, the
Lexington dance hall, several small
frame stores on Lexington avenue, the
Margaret Kearney residence. three
story fiat building owned by S. T. Bell
and the Brandes flats.
Pinioned Fireman Barely Saved.
So far as is known there was no
loss of life. George Holpp. a member
Of Independent engine company, was
pinioned by falling wall in the bowl
ing alleys under the Lexington hall,
and for half an hour his comrades
fought desperately to release him.
They succeeded just as the flames
crept up to the spot. Holpp's left arm
was fractured and he was burned
about the body.
Harold Nerplanck, spectator, fell
over a fire rope while running and
fractured his left leg and arm Some
of the dodgers in knapps Hotel had
narrow escapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Americans Arrested at Juarez.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. February d
A dispatch to the Express from FL Paso
declares that the two Americans under
arrest at Juarez are Lawrence F. Con-
verse of Glendora. Cal, and Edward NJ.
Blatt Of Texas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23

The treasurer Of the. George Washing
ton Memorial Association, Charles j.
Bell, has received no.official Information
regarding the reported gift of 100000 by
j. Pierpont Morgan to the memorial fund
The report that the donation has been
made has reached his ears, but he is un-
able to confirm it's truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
J. P. MORGAN GIVES 100000.
Donation to George Washington Me-
mortal Here Reported.

NEW YORK February PSI Pierpont
Morgan is named by the George Wash
ington Memorial Association as the donor
of a gift of 100000 to the funds of the
association. The money, which came un-
solicited. will go toward the building fund
for the erection of a 81. 10000 memorial
to Washington in the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
old FRENCH WARSH|P
ON SC|LLY ISLAND ROCKS
The Riche|ieu for Last Two
Weeks Has Been Drifting :
AimIessIy About

/; LONDON. February 23-,The old
French warship Richelieu, which. for a
fortnight had been drifting about. a
derelict dangerous to navigation. found
port today on the rocks Off the rScilly
Islands The craft was; sighted by the
life-saving crews. who first thought that
a transatlantic liner had gone ashore
but when a lifeboat reached the scene
the, crew recognized the French fighter
|, The .Richslieu, was being towed to'Hol-
land where she was to have been brok en-
up. when, 'two' weeks ago, in a gale she
tore loose from her tugs. A few days
ago she was. reported as sighted in the
track of the transatlantic liners, 100
miles west OF Queenstown.
!, Apprehension Was Felt.
Some apprehension had been felt in
marine circles, and the news that the
derelict was fast on the rocks off Scilly
Islands was welcomed by mariners here
The vagrant craft struck on South
Bishop Island. Yesterday the steamer
La Provence. bound from New York for
Havre, reported by wireless that she had
sighted a dere!ict. supposed to be the
Richelieu. in latitude 1911. longitude
us. just west of the Scilly Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Says Others Have Been Generous.

Senator Bevcridee went on to take up
various incidents recited yesterday by Mr..
I.orjmer Illustrative CT his acts of kind
ness TO constituents and others. Yet.
praiseworthy il is. such conduct is
not peculiar to tic sitting member. for
there are senator's here and thousands of
private citizens everywhere who have
done much the same thing. The sitting
members generosity, which all of US ad-
rnire and approve. is not pertinent TO
the case. for no one doubts his benevo-
lence.
"Whiie my sympathy and approval as
n man were aroused by this picturesque
and praiseworthy incident In the sitting
members life, my Judgment as a member
Of this court vas not affected, for my
Judgment was not appealed to. The Issue
we must determine is that of the validity
OF the election, challenged here on the
ground Of bribery. On that grave charge
no Hight was thrown.
The sitting member tMr. Beyeridge
continually called him that SAYS that
every republican from his district voted
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Opposition Expected to Lessen

Officials in Washington express salts
faction over the telegram sent the Presi-
dent by Chairman Wright OF federal re-
ations committee of the California SEN
ate. The telegram stated that unless the
federal government is positively assured
that Japan will enforce regulations re-
stlicting inmis ration to the United States
a restricting clause should be included in
the new treaty. 1t is pointed out by ON
cials this condition of assurance on the
part of the japanese government TO hold
a check over the emigration to America
has been met, and the belief was eN-
pressed that when this fact became gem
orally known much of the opposition to
the new treaty would subside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
PIucky Chicago Girl ExpelS In
truder With Loaded Pistol.
CLUTCHES HIS FIRING ARM
Prevents Any of the Bullets From
Taking Effect.
CHILDREN OBJECT OF HIS AIM
Emma Eichner, Aged Eighteen, Beat
en- About the Face With Weapon,
But Continues Brave Fight.

CHICAGO. February o3.-Tn a struggle
with Robert Braun In which a girl braved
a magazine pistol and was beaten about
the face until she was all but uncon-
scous, the victim last night worsted her
opponent, and by remarkable display OF
courage probably saved the lives of four
children.
The unequal fight occurred in the par
lor of the home of George Fichner, on
East Illinois street. and Miss Emma
Eichner, eighteen years old. was the
heroine. 1t began the instant that Braun,
who was nursing fancied wrongs against
Eichner, knocked at the door early i'm the
evening and asked to be admitted.
No. you'd better come around tomor-
row. said the girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Affected as a Man, Not a Judge.

Mr.. Eeteridge said lie had listened with
peculiar personal sympathy to Senator
Lorimers story of his rise from humble
estate 10 this high place. There were
many sepators. he said, who from an
even earlier youth had borne even heavier
burdens. But they had asked nothing OF
tie world on. that account
But. whiie was affected as man by
that appeal said the speaker, Il was
curious as judge that the sitting MEM
ber did not recite these things before the
Senate committee if he or his attorneys
thought them material or relevant. His
account of his popularity is interesting
and explains much of his political
strength but il is not relevant TO the
question of bribery which we are now
considering.
His newsboy experience and the de-
voted friendship between himself and
'Hinky Dink' resulting therefrom is en-
gagins. but il is not material as TO the
corruption of Holstlaw. White, Becke-
meyer. Link and others. 'Hinky Dink.
according TO Mr.. Lorimcr. delivered Grit
fms vote. but Griffin swore ne had not
been asked by any enc to vote for Mr..
I.or;mer. and Henry Tirrell swore Grif-
.in suggested that he vote for Lorimer.
and said there 81 600 in it any way.
Yet in reciting this phase OF his life the
sitting member. without knowing it. has
thrown light upon one portion of the
testimony to which hereafter | shall cali
attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Future Regulation of Trade.

Moved by the objections of Senator
Hale to the tariff sections of the new
treaty with Japan. friends Of the pend
provisions authorizing the future reg
ulaticn of import duties by special
arrangements between the two coun-
tries or by internal legislation in each
we're inserted for the purpose OF main
tanning the equality Of trade relations
between the two countries
Under the favored nation clause OF the
present treaty. which is continued in the
new convention until the conclusion of
special arrangements. it is said that 80
States come in duty free, and in return
for this America enjoys in her exports to
Japan all the advantages granted by
Japan to other foreign nations.
Japan has special agreements with Aus
tria-Hungary, Great Britain, Germany
and France, and all bars which are low
cred to those countries likewise fall for
the United States under the favored ma
tion clause.
But it is added. if it becomes appa-
rent that the favored nation treatment
Is one-sided. that the advantages en-
Joyed by this country do not equal the
advantages given Japan in granting
her free entry to so per cent of her ex-
portattons to the United States, an ef-
fort can be made under the new treaty
to reach a special agreement which will
equalize matters. Even this. it is
pointed out, cannot be done without
the sanction of Congress or the Senate,
and consequently. friends of the new
treaty argue, the legislature has the
controlling hand in any event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Beats Girl With Pistol.

Unable to bring the pistol into play.
Braun beat the girl until blood flowed
from half a dozen wounds in her face.
But she stubbornly clung to him. Again
and again he fired. but to no purpose.
Finally the gun clogged, and while he
vas examining it Miss Eichner pushed
him out Of the front door and closed and
locked it,
Braun then rushed to the tailor shop or
an acquaintance. Joseph Stumpf, shot
him in the shoulder and in the hand and
was about to fire third time when once
more the gun clogged. He drew another
weapon from his pocket, but 1t missed
tire. While examining 1t he shot one of
his own, fingers off.
He then abandoned his attack. visited
a doctors office and was arrested While
his injury was being treated.
Braun will he held in Jail pending an
examination into his mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Lodge Asks for Ratification.

Senator Lodge opened the discussion
with brief outline of its effect; and
asked for immediate ratification. At
once several senators desired to know the
reason for the haste to ratify. A fear
that the President and Secretary Knox
desired to get the treaty approved by
the Senate before Pacific coast legisla-
tors had time to discuss the provisions
and send memorials to the Senate is said
to have prompted such questions. SEN
ator Lodge fastened to reply that the
only reason for haste was to show the
cordiality of this government toward
Japan.
Mr. Lodge also explained to the Senate
that the treaty did not leave a way open
for Objectionable immigration While
there was no mention of the subject in
the treaty itself. Mr.. Lodge explained that
in an exchange of diplomatic letters.
which create supplemental agreement,
Japan has given assurances that Japan
ESQ emigration to this country would be
regulated rigidly through the passport
agreement now in effect and other rules.
This seemed to meet any objections to
the treaty from senators of Pacific coast
states, and they offered no objection to
immediate action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Forces His Way In.

I'm here now, and I'm here to stay
exclaimed Braun. pulling the magazine
pistol from his pocket and forcing his way
into the hallway.
Miss Eicllner seized his arms and with
all her strength tried to push the in
truder back. Together they struggled
until reaching the parlor door, Braun
noticed the four children.
Then he levclcd his pistol at the chill
dren. who huddled under "A davenport in
A corner, and was. about to fire But the
girl released her grip on his other arm
and with both hands forced the muzzle
of the weapon toward the ceiling as
Braun fired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Eioauence Versus the Record.

Senator Be.eridse addressed himself at
the outset of his remarks to the speech
delivered yesterday by Senator Lorimer
in his own defense. Mr.. Beveridge re-
ca led the attention of the Senate from
the eloquence of Mr.. Lorimer to 1.-The
record OF sworn testimony before us
testimony given under oath and searched
4s b. fire with fierce crosS-examination,
and he added: Il shall nothing extenu-
ate nor aught set down in malice
shall nothing eStenuate. because
ought not. nor shall / 'ausht set down in
malice. because l have no malice.
Indeed. he continued. "in my exam
nation of the evidence If | misstate any
testimony or fail to give it fairly and
fally | will take it as a personal favor
If any senator better posted than 1 will
correceen1e: for i say to the Senate that
j had far rather be shown to be in error
than be permitted TO make any misstate-
ment OF the facts:
Il go further. and say that | would far
rather ind that the testimony establishes
the validity of this election than the tes-
tinlonS yttiatcs the election. The validity
of the election is the issue and the only
issue. and. as I said the other day. il is
tie eTavest issue that can arise under
free INSTITUTIONS because our government
depends absolutely on the purity Of its
elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-23
Hale Blocks Ratification.

Senator Hale Of Maine prevented the
ratification of the new treaty with Japan
in an executive session of the Senate late
yesterday afternoon. His opposition was
ba sed on his contention that it specifically
opened the way for reciprocity with the
Japanese government, and yielded advan-
tages in trade relations year before it
was necessary to yield them.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon assisted
In delaying action on the treaty by the
Senate. His plea was that citizens of the
Pacific coast should be given an oppor-
tunity to study the effect of the new
agreement on the immigration of Japan
eSe labor
Senator Lodge. who reported the treaty
favorably from the Senate committee on
foreign relations. fought for the imme-
dIate ratification as further show Of the
friendly feeling Of this government to-
.WArd Japan. and there were numerous
lAarp colloquies between Mr.. Lodge and
If. Hale during the discussion of the
treaty. 1t was only after an hour and a
half of debate that Mr.. Lodge gave up
his efforts to get action yesterday.
The Senate closed its doors for an eX-
ecutive session about > o'clock. Senator
Lorimer having closed his plea for his
seat, and Senator Beve'idge having an
nounced that he desired to postpone until
today the completion of his address on
the Lorimer case. The japanese treaty
was taken up Immediately after the be-
ginning Of the executive session.