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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, July ., 1911.
No member of the British cabinet fig
ures less in the public eye than Sir Ed
ward Grey. Yet, with the exception OF
the prime minister, no one exercises a
larger influence in the shaping of Brit
ish destinies or the molding of world
policy.
The British empire has interests in
every quarter Of the globe. An event In
China, a revolution in Mexico, disturb
ance in Albania, the dispatch of French
troops to Fee, the sudden descent OF a
German warship on Morocco's second sea-
portal these incidents touch British in
terests closely or remotely. All Of them
must be watched with unsleeping vigi-
lance by the secretary for foreign affairs.
From his lonely eminence in Whitehall
Sir Edward Grey notes the ever-shifting
panorama Of the world. He is no mere
passive observer He has to act as we'll
as to observe, sometimes to act swiftly,
decisively; at other times to hold back,
to pause and reflect; all the time under
sense of Overwhelming responsibility
as the custodian of the honor and the
interests of the greatest empire the world
has ever seen, and with the knowledge
that the welfare of hundreds Of millions
may be affected by a rash word, an i'm
prudent dispatch or a sudden exhibition
Of violence or weakness.
Four Important Subjects.
Within the past few weeks Sir Edward
Grey had to deal simultaneously with
four subjects of transcendent Importance,
viz: % The negotiation of British
American treaty of arbitration, having
for its object the prevention of all pos
sibility of war between the two great
branches of the English-speaking race;
ca the new treaty with Japan, which had
to be modified in a vital article so as
to prevent any chance Of Britain being
dragged as an ally of Japan's into a
war with a power like America, with
whom she is concluding a permanent
pact of peace: CD the action of Germany
in Morocco, with its repercussion on the
European situation, it's possible effect on
British interests and its test of the reality
Of the entente cordiale with France:
a. the appointment of Lord Kitchener,
the strongest available man, to Egypt.
Here are four subjects profoundly af-
fecting America, Asia, Africa and Eu-
rope, all driving in with insistent pres
sure at the same time upon the atten-
ton of the foreign secretary go
1t is fortunate that Sir Edward Grey Is
a cool. sagacious man, who can keep a
level head in face of all sorts or
emergencies He is more cautious than
bold more prudent than cunning. He
carries into international affairs the sim
cerity and the truthfuiness that an Eng
lsh gentleman shows In private life.
This very candor and absence of arriere
pensee has often confuted the more
subtle and less scrupulous diplomacy OF
the continent.
Radicals complain that Sir Edward
Grey is seldom to be seen in the house
of commons. They forget the arduous
labors that fall upon him in the foreign
Office. If he spent his time in the house
of commons he would be giving to party
what was meant for the country. On the
rare occasions that he does take part in
a debate in parliament his speeches pro
duce a deep impression. The whole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
Torchy an Acolyte.

A Torchy story will be found in our
Sunday Magazine tomorrow. called Get
ting Level on Lamma-Lu." Lamma- LII
was a priestess who was anxious to re-
habilitate an ancient religious castle in
Peru, and set about getting money from
New Workers. for the purpose Torchy
was selected to be acolyte at one of the
cash-raising meetings simply because he
had the proper color of hair to harmonic
with the ceremony. But when the sun
worshipers, gathered and Torchy was
softly marched into the sacred quarters
he made a wonderful discovery-as also
did Old Hickory Elins. The story has
all the merit of this high grade series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
GEERS LANDS ANVIL
WINNER OF N. AND NJ.
Veteran Wins $4,000 Purse
Event for Fifth Time in
Straight Heats.

DETROIT. August Brain caused a
further postponement of the Grand Cir
cult races yesterday, splitting the long
card in two, but not before E. f. Geers
had added fifth M and M. to his long
string of triumphs.
Duplicating his feat with Dude Arch
dale last year, the veteran piloted Anvil
to a straight heat victory, showing the
way to field of high-class trotters. In
cidentany he won fourth place in the
stake with Lady Willow, driven by
wizard McHenry, and had not his
third starter, The Husuenot. acted SO
badly. he might have had three horses in
side the money.
AS real contest the twenty-third re-
newal of the classic NJ. and M. for 2.2a
class trotters was disappointment, al
| least in two of the three heats. Of to a
good start in the first heat, Anvil went
right to the front. and was never If
danger. Lewis Forest and Hannah
Louise kept close behind, in neck-and
neck race for second place.
| Brea king before the first turn in was
reached in the next heat, Anvil lost &
dozen or more lengths before catching
his feet. Then he moved up like a ma
chine. Catching the bunch at the half
| mile post, he raced into second place II
| Lewis Forest at the far turn, was or
even terms with the leader at the heat
Of the stretch, passed him at the dis
lance pole and in a hard whipping finish
got the decision by a neck.
| The third heat was easy, the Geer:
horse leading all the way, with his driver
looking back as they logged to the wire
The horses were just coming out fol
the third heat when 1t rained. and rae
| ing ended for the day.
An attempt to put a stop to betting a.
the race track was made by justice Of
the peace, who sent constable to the
| ground with a warrant for the book
makers. No one was placed under bonds
President Postal Of the Detroit DRIVING
Club guaranteeing the appearance II
court Of the men wanted. Betting was
suspended for only a few minutes. Sum
mary:
| o,s c,s.s. pacing: purse 81 600; in s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
WEATHER.

Observation-Disclosures with probably showers tonight Sunday
CONDITION OF THE WATER
Temperature and condition of at Falls
Temperature vs. condition. 1900 Daecarlia eservoemper
atre 81 condition north connection condition south
Io Georgetown distributing
3d. condition anfuent gatehouse condition e1uent gate
house,
UP-RIVER WATERS
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, August 5.-Poonac clear and
Shenandoah vcry!muddy.
TOMORROWS TIDES
LOWE Hgh-51I and Col pm.
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FAT MAN IS ARRESTED.
Unable to Follow More Slender Com.
panion Through Car Window.

PARIS, Ill. August 5.-The first arrest
under the police powers granted by the
new law to prevent drinking on trains
was made near here yesterday by A. C.
Church, conductor on q Big Four train.
Church observed two men drinking
from bottle in a day coach. One OF the
men made his escape through window.
but the other. being too fat TO follow
Was seized. He was turned over TO the
authorities at Marshall and fined. The
law forbids drinking of intoxicants any
place on a train except in dining car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
LET SMITH HOLD JOB,
Georgia Legislator Will Withdraw
Resolution Calling for RESIGNATION

ATLANTA. Ga, August 5.-The resolu-
ton calling upon Gov. Hoke Smith,
United States senator-elect. Immediately
to resign the office of governor and 20 to
Washington and assume his duties as a
member of the upper branch of Congress
will be withdrawn from the senate when
it comes up for passage. probably Mon
day. according to Senator w. J. Harris,
it's author.
Mr.. Harris first action was inspired by
the failure by one vote of the original
farmers free list bill to pass the United
States Senate. He stated that as news
dispatches indicated that the special ses-
sion of Congress world adjourn soor it
would be useless for Gov. Smith to go to
the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
Father Distinguished Jurist.

John Quincy. the father of Dorothy, was
the most distinguished iurist of his time.
and devoted almost his entire life to the
public service He disd of smallpox in
London. where he had gone To argue
before the king the cause of MsssachsI-
eetts in boundary dispute between that
colony and New Hampshire, and was
buried In Bunhiil Fields. the cemetery of
the Noncomformists. where John and
Charles Wesley, John Bunyan and other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
Two Weeks Making Aviation Circuit

BROOKLANDs. England. August s.
Capt F. s. Cody limped back to Brook
lands today. two weeks after his depar-
ture on the circuit of Great Britain avia-
ton race. His French rivals completed
the course in four days. With the ar
rival Of Cody the competition, in which
only four men out of nineteen starters
finished. is ended. The race vas won
by A. Beaumont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Edmond Shiff1ett, eighty years old, q
Confederate veteran of Beldor, Rocking
ham county Va, has been wearing con-
tinuously since 1851 handmade plated
straw hat 1t was made by his sister.
the late Mrs Barbara Davis, and Is q
skillful piece of handiwork. Mr.. Shift
iett believes that this IL Q worlds rec
ord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

A lumber plant owned by r, M. Driver.
In Isle of Wight county. Va, was burned
with a loss OF 5000. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Il pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
Liied through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Lewis Forest. blk.g. McDonald). ...... 2 2
Hannah Louise, BIN. fShanksi. .......... 3 3
Lady Willow. br IN McHenryl. .... 4
Mary G.. BIN. Cox. .-................ 5dis
The Huguenot, Big. John Benyonl. ...... dis
Tme-2.0si4. 2.Osa4 2.O9A.
2o4 class, pacing; purse So, 600; 2 in 3 fun
fnished)--
Independence Boy, chg, by Thistle MUIR
phy, ---.-... .-...-:...........-. 2
Earl. Jr., So. by The Earl Cox ..
Alcyfras. rom. Dones, ................3 4
Major Maliow. big. Mallow, ...........6 3
Inc Ahbe, blks. tB. White). .-..........-. : )
Water W, be- (IeersD. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4dis
Time-2.Oia4. 2.o4%.
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2.ls class. pacing: purse. 1000; in s.
hr Ia
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Independence Boy. chg by Thistle MUIR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
1-Lodge may lead reciprocity fight. Extra session rumors.

1-Lodge may lead reciprocity fight Extra session rumors.
 Commission fight is on.
 Clark's Canada speech starts trouble New collection of corporation taxes. Local option in senate Friday Senate passes forest reserves bill. 2-Allow policemen to the railroads City Is against Martin bill.
 Revenue bill is thorn in flesh. 3-Great and near-great mon In Alabama Florence wants hospital. Bessemer grand jury ends work. What is luck? 4-- Editorial comment. aA 5--Think dispensary IS best. f4 Rescue car comes today. Chamber makes official protest Harmony in council meeting.
 How Jefferson can earn $l0000,000. 7-Birmingham society news.
 Iron and steel improve.
 Dolly's opinion of an unreligious
 woman. S-Gadsden fights revenue bill.
 Banking bill delayed.
 Doctors bill unfavorable.
 Opposition to fee system spreading. Legislature to keep longer hours. 9-Candler may run for Senate. Rebel chief hid on American ground Rochester case has developments. 1s-M Missouri Pacific influences stocks Wheat makes low record
 Cotton shows reactionary tones Berries sell at 25 cents l4--Nashyille bill passes the house. Effort to reduce casualty record. Chicago wants . saner Fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
ID FIGHT RATE DISCRIMINATION

Cincinnati February 15.-Alleging rate discrimination on the part of prac- tically all railroads leading from the soft coal fields of West Virginia and western Pennsylvania two petitions for adjustment were, filed by the interstate commerce commission in Washington today on behalf of mine operators of the Pittsburg district and the Coke Producers association of Connellsville. Pa.
 Announcement of the action came from the Cincinnati office of. Wade Ell lis, former assistant Attorney General of the United States. who is one of the attorneys for the complainants.
 The alleged determinations are charged against the Pittsburg and Lake Erie, Lake Shore and Michigan South ern, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chi cago. Pennsylvania roads east and west of Pittsburg. In the case brought by the coke producers the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is named .s
 It is asserted in the petitions that these roads have given preferential rates to the miners and coke producers of the Fairmourt, Kanawha, New River and Pocahontas districts. wherein are . located some of the largest bituminous mines of West Virginia and Pennsyl vania and the Marrowbone district in Kentucky. John W. Boileau appears as the complainant in chief In the suit brought by the so-called 'independent'' producers of the Pittsburg district The Coke Producers association Is direct complainant in the other action.
 The rates complained of are those applying to shipments to Ashtabula Harbor. O.. aud other lake ports points in New York and New Jersey on the At lantic senboard and to practically all points west as far as Iowa, including Chicago and other gateways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
GOULD ID RETIRE
 FROM PRESIDENCY
WILL BECOME CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIS- SOURI PACIFIC WHEN COMPE-
 TENT PRESIDENT IS SECURED

New York, February 15.-George J. Gbuld, president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad company. this afternoon is- sued statement regarding the contest for sthe control of Missouri Pecific in which he stated he would retire from the presidency of the road and become chairman of the board of directors
 Following conference at the bank ing house of Kuhen Loeb & Co.,, Mr. Gould declared that he knew of no cbntest for the control of the railroad which the Rockefeller-K Kuhen Loeb in terests are said to have Initiated by seeking to oust MT. Gould from Sthe presidency.
 MT Gould and his associates are now the accredited owners of Missouri Pa cific. controlling, it is said, between 360,000 and 400. O00 shares of the total capital stock of approximately 83O,O sharesg MT. Gould is credited with 250,- 900 shares
 It Is believed in Wall street that the Kuhen Loeb Standard oil interests will be granted increased representation on the Missouri Pacific board of directors
 MI. 1ouiu Sdiu III part. III respect to various rumors of conflict for the control of the Missouri Pacific Railroad company, MT. Gould states that there is, and will be no controversy for con trolling interest for 1t has long been his intention known to MT. Rockefeller ana Kuhen Loeb & Co.,, to retire from the presidency of the company as soon las the corporation could obtain the services of the best equipped railroad man to take his place, that the offers were made many months ago with the approval of his associates to a rail- road man of the highest standing who as unable to avail himself of it, that ever since various men have been un- der consideration and discussion and lit is hoped Selection will be made in the near future.
 The offer of the Missouri Pacific was made to William Truesdale, pres ident of the Delaware and Lackawanna and Western railroad several weeks ago but declined. At that time 1t became known that MT. Gould would retire as head of the Missouri Pacific.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
OBJECTION MADE
 10 COUNT APPOINT

Chicago February 15.--Opposition has been raised by Bohemian, Slovak and Polish editors and citizens of Chicago to the invitation extended Count Albert G. Apponyi, former Hungarian minister of education. to speak on Universal Peace at the Washington birthday celebration here memorial was presented today to Chairman Alexander A. Mccormick of the Union League clubs committee in charge of the celebration, signed by tho editors of all papers in Chicago printed in the interest of Slavic people, asking that the invitation be withdrawn.
 The protest was received with surprise by Chairman Mccormick, and came al- most simultaneously with message from Count Apponyi, regretting the Hungar- ian's inability to accept the clubs invi- tation to speak Count Apponyi declared other engagements would prevent his be- ing In Chicago to take part in the Wash ington birthday celebration. This, of course obviates any necessity of taking action on the protect" said Chairman Mccormick. We had Invited the count to speak here and the action was precip- itate as had not heard from him until his message of refusal today
 The invitation was extended after committee meeting at which representa- lives of nearly all European races in Chicago were present, and no delegate from the Slovaks expressed any objection when the name was presented
 The reasons assigned in the memorial, copies of which also were forwarded to Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie. are, briefly. that he is representative of Hungarian government at Tyranny" and as minister of education lied the op- pression of Sovaks in the kingdom"
 Count Apponyi as minister of educa- tion was responsible for the fuslade of Vernova. where so many Sovak peas ants died innocently." reads the memorial His report in the Hungarian parliament made after the massacre of so many 'n- nocent Slovaks of Cernova that there is peace In that village rather entities him to be the propagator of the peace of death than of the high idea of universal peace."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
ALL FARM ANIMALS
 INCREASE IN VALUE

Washington. February 15.-All farm animals excepting sheep showed an in- crease in average value per head on January l last compared with their value on that date in 1910, according to the department of agriculture. Mules showed the greatest increase ih value. Values of other animals were; Horse s111.67, an increase of $3.4S miloh cows $4o.49, an increase of $4.7V; sheep $373, a decrease of 35 cents. and swine s935, an increase of 21 cents.
 The highest and lowest average value per head of farm animals by states are given as follows:
 Horses. highest in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. $14s; lowest. New Mex leo, $50.
 $173; lowest in New Mexico. ESP.
 Mich cows, highest in New Jersey $7350; lowest in Alabama. $25.
 Sheep, highest in Connecticut, $5.60; lowest in Mississippi and Louisiana, $1.90
 Swine. highest in Maine. s1a.lo; low est in Florida, s4.6o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
EXTRA SESSION
 RUMORS FLY FAST Pessimists Predict Defeat of
 Appropriations RECIPROCITY SNAGS
RECIPROCITY
Real and Dangerous Opposition To Reciprocity Bill Rests In Ranks of President Taft Own
 Party

Washington, February 15.-(Special.) = legislative market There have been few short sessions of Congress but what two weeks before adjournment pessimistic predictions of a general legislative hold up and the defeat of from one to six ap- propriation bills and other important measures did not charge the capitol at- mosphere. The present session is no ex- ception. and rumors are rife that the President will be forced to call Congress together to finish the work 1t fails to do by noon of March f.
 Such a situation is rare in congressional records, hence the guess against an extra session is always the less hazardous. Con. gress has an enormous capacity for work, and In the last 12 hours of session won ders may be accomplished. Extra ses- sion rumors are now flying thick and fast between the White House and the capitol and they will continue to fly thicker and faster for the next two weeks. In the end there will probably not be an extra ses- sion. All of the appropriation bills could be passed tomorrow if it were necessary.
 There is no radical disagreement on any of them. Canadian reciprocity IS largely the matter at issue. and the dem- ocrats in Congress. with the assistance of the President, may force the enactment Of the measure so generally desired throughout the country Democratic sen- ators indicated today that there would be no filibuster on that side of the cham Der.
 Probably eight democratic senators are against reciprocity. but they will not re- sort to legislative tactics designed to kill the bill by underhanded methods. Three democrats in the finance committee, Bailey, Simmons and Taliaferro, will vote against the bill, but they are not in a frame of mind to keep it in committee through the remainder of the session. The real and dangerous opposition to the bill rests in the ranks of the Presidents own party
 It Is here that is heard the rumor of flibuster and the declaration that it will never be passed. majority of the finance committee is against the bill, but public sentiment will force it out of the committee and allow its consideration on the floor.
 Sam Pitts of Pittsview, Ala. goes to the Naval academy as a misshipman upon Senator PanI-hrads accommodation to- day.
 Senator Hepburn was evidently off guard in the Senate as the bill author izng the Secretary of War to loan tents for the use of the Confederate veterans reunion in May was passed.
 Ralph O'Dell of Concord. N. C., is slated for d vacant commercial agency by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. He succeeds w. A. G. Clark and vii ltravel abroad in the interest of the extension of cotton trade. The place pays $4000.