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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

jouS activities of the city. There were
represented in the list of speakers the
federal government, the people of the
District. the rulers of the District and
the committees in Congress. For the
people there spoke John w. Yerkes. who
sounded a militant note that was re-
echoed by every speaker who followed
him He spoke from the standpoint of
q man who lives here by choice, and
told what the people want.
President Taft arrived in the middle OF
the evening. He listened to part OF KEEP
reSentative Gardeners speech and to all
of Speaker Cannons impromptu remarks
The Speaker made a humorous reference
10 architecture. and mentioned his idea
that the President would have to con-
suit architects before erecting any of the
great buildings Washington is to have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
DEAD NUMBER Is.
Fire Plays Havoc in Mine at Tono-
pah, New.

OGDEN, Utah. February pa special
train carrying the rescue car of the gov
eminent bureau of mines left Ogden to-
night for the Belmont mine at Tonopah,
where fire played havoc late yesterday.
The rescue car was originally dispatched
from Rock Springs, Wyo., and carried
an expert mining engineer and three
miners familiar with rescue work.
State Mine Inspector Ryan is at
Tonopah with oxygen helmets, and, using
these. the rescuers will break open the
bulkheads. When this is done, it is ex-
pected. from five to ten additional bodies
will be found. 1t is believed that the list
of dead will total twenty-five.
Fifteen bodies have already been re-
covered from the mine and the fire has
been extinguished, but it is thought that
at least eight more men lost their lives
in the flames Six Americans are among
the fifteen dead, the rest being mainly
Slavonians.
The cause Of the fire has not been de-
term ned, but a rigid investigation will
be made to discover it's cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

he institutions of liberty. In my walks
very day. first around the Monument
md then up to the Capitol. In my minds
we try to see that bureau of engraving
md printing displaced by something that
does not look like a factory. l want to
see that Mall put through, and tina. Me-
norial bridge and that Lincoln memorial
and other improvements.
Congress Has Hard Time.
Il am not criticising Congress. Con-
,ress has hard time. There are so
many things to do that, on the whole.
igree with the Speaker that the Dis
riot gets a great deal Of Congress
line. Sometimes 1t seems as If Con-
gress were niggardly. I think SO every
once in a while. but the truth is, and
We have got to recognize 1t. and it is
not because Jonathan Bourne thinks so
ither. the Judgment of the many in
.elligent is better than the Judgment Of
me man all the time. because under
'ur system Of government as you look
back over a decade YOU will see a won
lerful degree of accomplishment and
sffective accomplishment such as to
Justify the confidence we have in popu-
ar government.
1T has been my fortune, or misfortune.
,erhaps. TO engage in a number Of dis
'ussions as to the proper government of
he District I observe that Uncle Joe
lollowed the policy he does in Danville
md called for a raising of the hands by
hose desiring local government in Wash
nSton. / suppose many We're modest
md didn't advance their real views on
hat subject, as ! judged from a meeting
attended some time ago there are opin-
ons on the contrary. and there are some
,eople who thought we should have self
government. and | presume this-was in
-ncle Joes mind. provided they could
orange what that self government should
te.
at is clumsy to have body like Con-
yresS to live up to and realize the needs
" the District and / do not think Con-
.ress delegates enough OF her power in
he matter of taxation and appropriations
10 as to treat the District appropriation
n some different manner from that in
which she treats the appropriations for
he general purposes of the government.
fhe details are so minute in a city
government that the rules OF the SEN
tie and House hardly apply to a Dis
Tict appropriation bill and I should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
MEASLES ALL THE RAGE.
Young Princes Have Set the Fash
ion for London.
Snecial Cablepram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, February 25.-The Prince of
Wales and Prince Albert have set the
fashion, and all dutiful young Londoners
are now promptly following it. Measles
has become epidemic since the illness of
the princes. 1t is announced that the dis
ease is remarkably virulent. the total
deaths in the last four weeks being 3G6.
There are many cases of adults being
attacked. and persons who had had a
previous experience We're not immune. AS
matter of fact, both princes had
measles once before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Students Have Hookworm.

BATON ROUGE, La, February o5.-That
% per cent Of the students attending the
Louisiana State University have the
"hookworm'' was established by an ex
animation made today by the experts Of
the Rockefeller hookworm commission.
The examination was conducted by Dr.
s. j. Hyde.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

Continued from First Page.)
tification of the canal would ultimately
cost not less than $60O0O,0OO. He declared
that the interest on the $Il5.OOO.ONO OF
construction bonds, on the $6O.UO.OOO for
fertilization, together with the annual
cost of $7,OOOOOO for maintenance and
operation of the canal and Sl0.0Oo,ooo
for the pay of troops and the upkeep OF
fertilization. would bring the annual total
expense of the canal up to $oO,oo,OoO
The estimated revenue. he said. Is only
100000 a year, leaving the net cost
to the United States at s26.OOO,0OO year
Would Invite Nations to Destroy.
"If we want to invite the nations Of the
world to destroy the canal" said MI.
Tawney, 'the best way to do 1t Is to
fortify that waterway. BY doing that you
make the canal a legitimate object OF
prey Instead of protecting the canal you
ieopardize it, It would be far better to
rely upon the good faith Of the nations
of the world than to fortify IT.
Representative Sherley declared That the
history Of the world had shown that neu-
trality was observed only where there
were forts to make its observance neces..
sary. He predicted that II weak meet
sought protection In the harbor at the en-
trance Of the canal from q strong Meet.
the strong fleet would not hesitate
TO strike and destroy its enemies. and
would leave the question OF neutrality TO
be argued afterward.
In closing the debate Representative
Smith took issue with Mr.. Tawney as TO
his figures, declaring them to be entirely
too high. Even II they were correct. how
ever. he said he would be In favor OF
fertilization.
at is an old saying" he added. Ito put
YOUR trust in God, but keep your powder
dry. I am willing to trust the fidelity OF
the nations of the world, but believe IN
putting guns down there on the canal TO
see that they keep The faith
After the Tawney amendment and the
Keifer motion to strike out had been de-
feated another motion was made to re-
commit the bill, with instructions TO the
committee to omit the fortification OF the
canal On a yea and nay this motion was
defeated-123 to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Tribute to Washington Gardner.

This homage-these thanks OF
the people Of Washington -
crown that. unlike the bay ana
laurel. will never wither, must not
withstanding your modesty ana
simplicity. your adherence Of show
and parade. accompany You back
to your home in the Lake state:
a trophy not of war-yet OF VIC
tory-the capture by you Of the
high esteem and affection of
great city. With our thanks go our
good wishes for every hour OF your
coming years. May they be tran
quill. serene, successful. filled with
opportunity for service to your TEL
ow-man-and therefore happy
wears, and a God bless you Is
thrown in for good measure. =
John w. Yerkes at dinner in honor
OF Representative Washington
Gardner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

Henry Hartley Fowler. the first Wis
count Wolverhampton. was born May 16,
1880, and was the youngest son of the
late Rev. Joseph Fowler. He was created
a viscount in 1908. Viscount Wolverhamp-
ury in 1886, president of the local govern
ment board, with a seat In the cabinet,
from 1892 until 1894. and during the fol-
lowing year held the portfolio Of secre-
tary Of state for India. He was appointed
chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster In
December, 1905. and was lord president
Of the council from 1908 to 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
POPULAR
AMONG THE CANADIANS
REGARDED With Satisfaction as
First Step Toward Adolf
ton of Protection.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 2J.-"As far
as the reciprocity agreement goes. 1t has
the complete approval of the western
farmers, but dissatisfaction Is expressed
at the smallness Of the reduction in the
duty on agricultural implements"
This was the statement today of James
Bower, president Of the Canadian Ma
tional Council of Agriculture and OF
the United Farmers Association of AL
berta, who is in Ottawa to urge the
government to grant in full the de-
mands made by the farmers delegation
of December 10.
"If however," said Mr.. Bower, 1.-The
contention of some is correct, that the
agreement is but the first step oward
breaking down he whole system OF pro-
lection, the farmers may we'll hail 1t
with unqualified satisfaction.
Impetus to Agriculture.
by opening up new markets the agree
ment, would without question. givea great
impetus to the agricultural industry, par
ticularly in western Canada, and would
prove equally advantageous to the farm
ers Of eastern Canada, especially in
dairy products and hay.
THE anti-reciprocity speakers are alb
Solutely wrong as to how 1t would af-
feet western farming conditions. Take
barley. for instance. Western Canada is
particularly well adapted to growing bar
ley, but for lack of a market none has
been grown except for home consumption.
Now. with the prospect OF q market. we
could engage in growing the crop which
is most suitable to our natural conditions,
and with the assurance of competition in
the cattle trade and an outside market
for our stoc', in the cattle trade would
receive a wonderful stimulus.
Reduction of Freight Rates.
But perhaps the greatest boom reel
procity would confer upon the farmers Of
the west would be its indirect results in
reducing freight rates. which would mean
increased production all along the line.
This would, of course, mean greater
demand for manufactured articles in the
west, and a greater ability to pay for
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
To Retire in Case He Fails.

In case the people should not nominate
Mr.. Swanson in the primary next fall 1t
is believed he would resign and allow the
governor to name whoever the people
shall nominate. 1t is regarded as settled
in official circles that the commission
naming Senator Swanson will be found IN
his mail Tuesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Only 45 Hours to Havana.

Atlantic Coast Line, IN. Y. and Fla. Spe-
cial," leaves 7:1O pm. All least coast"
points reached. 1419 New York ave. NV.
|-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
BRITISH sTATEsMAN's DEATH.
Viscount Wolverhampton, Formerly
President of the Council.

LONDON. February 25.-Viscount VOL
northampton. formerly secretary Of state
for India, and from 1908 until 1910 lord
president Of the council, died here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
SWANSON RETAINS SEAT
UNTIL PEOPLE DECIDE
Senator From Virginia to Be
Immediately Reappointed
by Gov. Mann.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. February 25.-Gov.
Mann announced today that he would
soon take up the matter of the appoint
ment of senator to serve for the term
which begins March 4. when the term for
which Senator Swanson was appointed
will expire. The governor will reappoint
Senator Swanson to serve till the legisla-
ture of Virginia shall convene, or GER
tainly until after the state primary is held
in September.
Retains His Advantage.
By doing this Senator Swanson will re-
serve his prestige of committee assign
ments and have precedence over several
new members whose terms begin a week
from today
The fact that Virginia will have but one
senator If such action is not taken will be
a factor in influencing the reappointment
Senator Martin has been called on to
spend a good deal of his time in WASH
ington on business for the people OF the
state, and it was declared that it was too
much to expect of one man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Patient, Painstaking Work.

Mr.. Gardeners work has not been
along such lines as would enable him to
do most for his constituents at home.
And even for Washington his work has
been of that patient. thoughtful character
that looks to the future, not designed to
secure present popularity.
"Mr. Gardner has never spared himself
nor his time while conscientiously study
ing each municipal requirement. So far
as I know he is the only member Of the
House or Senate, for example, who has
taken q day in the cold and rain and
mud Of winter to visit our new work.
house at Occoquan. He paid his own
way down and back and as his only re-
ward he acquired the grip
Mr.. Gardner knows our schools, our
hospitals and our jails. When we have
proposed any new thing Mr.. Gardner has
laborious1y informed himself as to the
result Of similar departures in other
cities.
I'm the two years that I have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
District Gets Lions Share,

Speaker Cannon said in part:
II want to say word regarding the
common council of the District of Column
bia. You have here in the District Of
Columbia only one two-hundred-an
entieth of the population of the United
States proper. 1t Is complained fire.
quently that too little time is given to
that one two-hundred- and seventieth of
House you have one-twelfth of all the
time of Congress. You may say that
District day Is taken away sometimes
yes But that is more than compensated
by the time that is taken by the COM
mittee on appropriations. which has
charge, as 1t does, of the District APP
preparations.
Now this is the capital of the COM
mon country. We are all proud of it.
am not speaking about the public
buildings, but j am speaking Of the cur
rent expenses for the District, one and
the population. The current expenses
are in round numbers $12,OOO,O0O. If an
equal amount was contributed to the
other 90, OOO, 600, the current expense ap-
preparation would amount to $1,000. 00O.-
coo, yet the expenditure for the whole
public service is less than 0OO.OOO,OOO. The
District contributes $6.OOO.OOO and the
national government contributes a like
amount.
"It is your fortune from one stand
point and your misfortune, perhaps.
from another. that you don't have a
common council like Danville. for in
stance; but after all. SO far as my
knowledge goes, there is not city,
great or small. in this great republic
that is as we'll governed as Is the city
OF Washington.
Il have come to give my personal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Reduction of Freight Rates.
WILL FORT|FY CANAL

(Continued from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

THAT the members of the federal con-
vention Of 1857 determined from the first
to retain national control of the National
Capital appears from the record. The
draft of our charter of liberty presented
to the convention by Mr.. Charles Pinckney
of South Carolina, on the fourth day
after organization. contained such a pro-
vision, and 1t was retained in the final
draft. Some think this action evidence
of unwisdom: some declare it violative
of human rights and Of the fundamental
and municipal governments have been
erected. Some OF our citizens believe,
In view of our present population and
assured growth. that the Constitution
should be amended. and the Congress pc
titioned to take the initial step in Sc
curing orderly change committing local
self-government to the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Wisdom of the Fathers.
''one hundred and twenty-five years
OF national triumphs constitute the un-
assailable argument in favor of the
general wisdom Of the trainers of the
Constitution Subtract from twentieth
century civilization what has been
wrought, hammered out under II for
human freedom, for the broad better
ment Of mankind. Tor development of
human character, for morality and right
eousness, for Christian civilization, and
then consider the pitiful remainder
And this city stands today. in its
marvellous beauty and charm. in its
growth and civic development. in It's
educational and artistic evolution. an
unimpeachable witness to the sagacity
Of our forefathers in this smaller matter
OF national concern and keep.
Il know some days. when appropria-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26
Tribute to Mr.. Gardner.
Reduction Of the District Debt.


Gardner has been chairman of the sub
committee on the District of Columbia
of the House appropriations committee"
said Commissioner Judson, 'the debt of
the District of Columbia proper has been
reduced from $y,OO0,OOO to $6,OOJ.OOO,
counting forward, as is logical, to June
80, 1872 This debt reduction Of 5000,
700 has increased the purchasing power
of the combined revenues by $6,O0J,OoO,
practically enough to buy all of the Dis
trict park lands deemed necessary by the
Mcmillan park commission.
IF the excellent financial condition
of the District will now permit us, while
paying the remainder Of our debt, to go
repidly forward and make this a capital
of which the whole nation will be proud,
no small measure of our thanks is due
to Mr.. Gardner.
He has earnestly sought the welfare
Of all citizens and exact justice In the
apportionment of expenditures. He has
often spoken to me, and doubtless to
other Commissioners. of the necessity of
we expend, but who are provided with no
legally established channel for the ex-
preston of their desires And doubtless
Congress- some day, feeling. as MIR.
Gardner feels. a sense of noblesse oblige
toward the 100000 inhabitants of the
federal district will devise some simple
way of expediting the many little items
of legislation which are absolutely essen
tial In the case Of any large and rapidly
growing municipality, but which too Of
ten now are buried under the mass of
national legislation requiring the atten-
ton of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-26

privileged to work. If I may say 30. by
the side Of Mr.. Gardner, he has never
inserted in an appropriation bill single
item simply to crafty friend or to win
the applause of the thoughtless. NO
man in Washington owes him a thank
you for a special favor. His is a nne
record. although. in the nature OF the
case it can be known to but few OF us.
II bear witness, then, to the sterhnS
qualities Of this man. His honesty, IN
finite patience and intelligent application
are too unworthily recognized In any mere
public dinner. And in giving this sllght
token Of our respect we feel that we
honor ourselves more than we do him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-09
When "Blow-Out" HaYpens.

Wu6n y 0AOWsOWS 120{D3GND.
Tire troubles are the bAne Of the
automobiiist. and Of these 4 blow
OUT 10 the most expensive. ~ we'll a.
the most annoying. some blQw-outs
seem 10 be Of an almost mysterious
origin. for 4 tire that has been thor
ouGhly examined and found 70 have Z
perfect surface will sometimes give
away suddenly while travelling over Z
smooth road which could seem to fur
nish NO reason whatsoevsr for IN
accident Of this kind. = Al Z matter OF
fact. the trouble probably occurred
on = previous trip when O stone Oh
depression IN the road caused such Z
severe shock on the tire - to rup.
ture the fabric. The fabric II the
foundation. or base. Of the tire, and
as this 10 covered with rubber, the
rupture beneath the surface would
not be apparent from the exterior
Tho rubber alone, however, CANNOT
long withstand the load on the tirs
that II supposed to be borne BY thu
fabric. and IN consequence the blow,
out win occur sooner or later merei,
from the continued pressure OF ths
air In, the tire. Under these conditions,
a blowout could occur while the CO.
was Standing serenely in the garage
and the tire will probaly be blame<
for what In reality IL the fault Of /
stone or other obstacle that was On
countered days or weeks before.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-09
PEARL Of GREAT
PRICE IS LANDED
WILTSHIRE MAKES AN ARREST
AND SHOWS Els SENSE OF
HuMOR.

Lewis Pearl. said. 10 be . whole
sale dealer In jewelry in Baltimore.
was arrested by Detsctive-Sergeant
wIltshirs on the charge Of peddlins
without . license yesterday. N.
Cohen, Of West Broad street. fur
nished $500 bail for Pearls appear
ance In Police Court To-day. but the
sample cases Of. the jewelers said to
contaiu diamonds valued At $io.00o.
are held ct police headquarters.
Pearls arrest was due to the Al
legsd sAle OF . ring TO negro. The
negro pAWned the ring and when
questioned about how Il came into
his possession said that he had
bcught Il from the Baltimore man.
Pearl 10 said to have been doing bust
ness in Richmond the past fifteen
years
~who y this PsAri you picked up
to-days" Uetscttve~SArgsaut witt
shire wAs asked u police headquar-
tars BY Captain Mcmahon.
"rm not quite sure" replied tho
oiiscef. ''but judging from the 3ewelry
he had he must spe the pearl Of crest
price"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-09
MACKEY SAYS He
MAY MAKE RACE

WASHINGTON. Dee. s.-Csaadal
Aackey. Commonwealth attorney u
Alexandria county. today confirmed
the report publishsd In The Raoh.
mond vifGinian that he 10 contemp3a4-
ing opposition to Representative
Charles c. Carlin Of the Eight vtr>
giniA District In the eiscton nsxt
tall.
II have not dsnnitsly decided -
enter the race" said Mr.. AaeAsy.
because my law practice h luceFative
and enjoyable and keeps me % busy
have little time for othsr pursuits.
] have been assured that IN csrry
Alexandria. Fairfax, Culpeper aud
Loudon II I Fun.''
Mr.. MAckey aid that hls trip 10
Fredericksburg Tuesday afternoon
following the poiiucal 'confsrenss II
his Offices was for business purDosaa
and had no connection with hte con-
templated candidacy for the HclasA
/ He will begin hiS third t1rm ~
Commonwealth Attornsy tor Alexan-
dria county on January TO serve tor
-FOUR years Representative CASlln
10 serving his third term In the MOUSE
He was not opposed 1t the last cleo.
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-09
FREDERICKSBURG HAS
TWOPRETTY WEDDINGS

Especial 20 The Nichmond vfrginiAn.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Dec. 3.
The wedding Of Nias Flora Rsna
Owens. daughter Of Mr.. and NrA o.
J. Owens, Of this city. and Nr. Err
nest Montague Smith Was soienn-
ised Tuesday bvening at Ss:4S O'Clock
in the Baptist church, Rev. r. 4.
Williams performing the. ceremony.
The bride entered the church with
the groom and was hendsonasly gewn-
I'd In oarnaticn satin and carried
Brides reses. Niss eaf1h Owens was
the maid Of honor, ana Ur. Efwood
Smith. Of Richmond. ac4sd = bsst
man. After the ceremony Z recep-
ton vas given ct the home q the
bride. The couple lett for bridal
trip In the south, after which thsy
win reside IN thie city.
GoocA-&nGSlA
A pretty wedding took plAcs n
RhoAAesville Baptist church. n Or
anee county, wednesday aftsrnoont
when l1jw Nattis j. 0ooch became
the bride OF Nr. Thomas =. HafriA
Of Uniouvflle. Rev. Joseph Allen per-
forming the cseenoay. the bride
who was attired IN 4 hAndeome dark
biue suit and gieses TO match. en-
tered the church With her brother.
M. James 0ooch, who gave her
away. 10th bride ana groom Are
wen known and popular IN Union
WILD. where tAsy will reside.