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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
No Going Back.
From the Chicago Journal.


Among the many basic weaknesses Of
socialism is the fact that It is reaction
airy. instead OF progressive. IL is try
ing to turn back the hands of the clock
Of evolution.
In the old DAYS a mans position was
fixed in large measure by his birth. To
use the legal phrase. society was gov
erned by status; by fixed rules with
which the individual had little or MOTH
ing to do.
From that condition the world has
advanced to the present day. I'm which
a mans position Is fixed chiefly by con-
tract He may make this contract in
dividualiy or bargain collectively through
his union, but In either case his posi-
ton is a matter OF agreement and
his birth has little or nothing to do
with II.
Socialism seeks TO re-establish the
old system OF status. OF birth. 1t divides
the world into classes" II q man IL
born into the working class" then by
that fact he acquires certain rights, IRE
spective OF contracts. irrespective OF
character. irrespective OF usefulness.
The world tried that plan for several
thousand years. and got tired OF it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
A Monument to Barbara.
rom the Baltimore Sun.

The movement in Frederick to raise
$1,000 for monument to Barbara Fret
chic is to be commended. not because
Dame Barbara did what Whittier says
she did. but because she was the kind
Of woman who would have done 1t, II she
had been put to the test. She was of the
stern stun which knows no fear. a wom-
an of blood and iron." who was intense
ly devoted to the Union and who would
have esteemed it a pleasure as well as
duty to die for the flag. All this is
true. and as a type of unbending femi-
nine loy..lty and patriotism it is we'll to
honor her and hold her in remembrance.
But the fact is that Stonewall Jackson
did not march by Barbara Frietchie's
house: that he did not order the flag
floating from it to be pulled down. and
that none of the heroic things recorded
by the poet occurred. 1t is all beautiful,
but 1t is not true. The people Of Fred
erick. therefore, ought to put nothing on
the monument that is not in accordance
with historical facts. No one has a right
to quarrel with the vain or anectionate
fiction on an ordinary tombstone. In such
cases the here leth.' or his or her
friends. must settle with a higher court
And We do not always expect truth III
poetry. Your poet is a sad dog when IL
comes to fact. and to make striking
pervert anything and everything in his
tory and nature. No -t-up Utica en-
harnesses him. But history ought to deal.
to some extent. at least. with facts. ana
history Is partly constructed from monu-
ments. such as that proposed to sturdy.
downright Barbara. who made the pave
ments Of Frederick ring with her cane as
she marched along. and whose language
when aroused Is said to have had the
vigor Of the church militant Let the
monument rise. but let it tell nothing but
the truth. What, then. Is left? Why.
Barbara herself. an example. type and
an inspiration to patriotism. and the
poem which rendered Barbara immortal.
which is SO beautiful that We almost
wish II were true. and which justifes
poets In their habit OF rot Initiating
George Waahipgtou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
S. B SHERIFF WILL FILED.
Son, Named Executor, Gets Large
Share of Estate.

The will Of Susan B. Sheriff, who died
July o. 1912. was filed for probate in the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Column
bia today.
BY the terms Of the will. dated Novem-
Der 16. 1905. $500 is bequeathed to her
daughter-in-law. Matilda M. Sheriff. To q
granddaughter. Isabel 8. Young. Is left
81 900; to three grandsons. Philip Sheriff.
Clemens w. Sheriff and George b. Sheriff,
jr., IL left 500 each. One-half OF all the
money remaining in bank is left to her
son George B. Sheriff. Five grandchil-
dren. Anna Hayne, John C. Sheriff. Rich
ard Sheriff. Oakan Sheriff and Roy
Sheriff are left a portion Of a farm near
BennIng. The other portion is left to her
son. George B. Sheriff. who is given the
privilege Of purchasing the portion left
to the grandchildren at $500 an acre, the
money from this sale to be equally divid-
ed among those grandchildren. The son
George B. Sheriff IL named executor.
without bond.
By the terms Of the will of James
Brady. filed for probate today. his wife.
Catherine Brady. is left his entire estate.
The will Is dated September 26. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
ARTHUR K. DODGE WEBS.
Marries Mrs. Harriet D. Taylor Of
This City in Philadelphia.

special OQ6patCQ 10 Inc Stdr.
PHILADELPHIA, August SIN order
that they might be quietly married with
out attracting attention. Arthur X.
Dodge a newspaper correspondent Of
Washington, D. c., and Mrs. Harriet d.
Taylor. a widow whose home is in the
same city. came to Philadelphia to have
the ceremony performed yesterday after
noon. The bridegroom to be gave his
age at the marriage license bureau as
ffty-two years. and he said that Mrs.
Taylor is six years younger. Dodge
came here Tuesday afternoon to perfect
the arrangements for the wedding.
Miss Katherine Puncheon. assistant
principal Of the Philadelphia High School
for Girls. a friend. accompanied him to
the marriage license bureau. He gave his
address as the Y. NJ. c. A., in Washing
ton and said that Mrs. Taylor resided at
2OO7 Massachusetts, avenue. Both have
beeen married before.
Dodge was divorced several years ago.
Mrs. Taylor's first husand died two years
ago Monday After getting the license,
Dodge. accompanied by Miss Puncheon
went to the home Of the Rev. Charles
Seasholes, in Germantown, and arranged
for the marriage. The Ceremony was
performed late yesterday afternoon upon
the arrival of Mrs. Taylor. After a brief
honeymoon they will return to Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
From the London Mall.

From the London Mall.
No popular fete takes place in Hun gary
without q Tzigane orchestra. At cleo
tion time a Tzigane band always heads
electoral professions. and no wedding is
considered complete without Tzigane
music for the dance. The Tziganes have
become natural musicians, playing from
inspiration and unable, as rule. to read
music. List, who made a study OF the
Tziganes. says that music is TO them
a sublime language. a mystic song when
they often make use or instead OF con-
versation.
The favorite abode of these strange
people is along the Croatian frontier TX
is there that the typical Tziganes may
best be SEEN Their camps are always
set up at some distance from the nearest
town, and near a forest II possible. The
Tzigane huts. for they are nothing more.
consist of a single room. and are devoid
of furniture The family eat and sleep
on the bare boards. AT all hours there
is a smoldering fire in the hut over
which hangs sandstone pot; the
Tzieane has no fixed time for his meals.
but eats whenever he feels hungry. Inc
menu usually consists of stews. potatoes
and lard On festive occasions. such tit
bits as hedgehogs, foxes and squirrels
are INDUCED in. Cats they consider q
princely diet. and dogs are trained to
hunt hedgehogs and foxes. The latter
are cooked I'm a peculiar manner. The
carcass is first placed in running water
for couple Of days. after which IL is
cooked under hot Goals I'm a hole In the
ground The Tziganes have a Partially
for the flesh OF dead animals, and when
ever a stable takes fire they rush TO the
scene in the hope Of finding a carcass.
These curious people have q horror OF
work or restraint of any kind. Even those
with fixed residence like to be able TO
roam about as they feel inclined. So
strong is this wandering instinct with
them that they have nc word I'm their
language to signify remain" Most or
the trades they adopt are suitable for
nomadic life. They are horse dealers.
bla cksmiths. sheep shearers Grand above
II is impossible to take a
country drive in some districts OF Hun
gary without coming across a band or
Tziganes. one OF whom will probably fol-
low the carriage for half an hour or
longer, until he has received a coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
TWO KILLED IN WRECK.
Twenty Are Injured When Train Is
Derailed.

BOSTON, August S.-Two persons were
killed and twenty injured at 11:3O O'Clock
this morning when a train on the Ply
mouth division of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad was de-
rallied near the Crescent avenue station.
Dorchester. on the border Of a marsh.
The wrecked train consisted of a loco
motive. three passenger coaches and a
baggage car. When rounding a sharp
curve the locomotive suddenly left the
rails and plunged for half It's length into
the mud Of the marsh Three coaches left
the rails. but the baggage car remained
on the track The engineer and fireman
were crushed to death and several pas
sengers were severely cut and bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Unable to Hold Army Together.
SEEKS CONFERENCE ON PEACE.
Senior Didapp Communicates With
Mexican Ambassador.

Request for conference in the interest
Of peace I'm Mexico made by Juan p.
Didapp. claiming to represent the revoiu-
tionary party in Mexico. has been refused
by the Mexican ambassador. Senior Calero.
Senior Didapp, who is a patient at Provi-
dence Hospital, wrote from his bed Sun
day. asking for q private conference. to
be held as between two patriotic citisens
of Mexico. not in Official capacity. for the
purpose of arranging a peace conference
Senior Calero. replying. confined his com
munication to a polite refusal.
A second letter from Senior Didapp 10
the embassy expressed regret at the atti-
tude Of Senior Calero toward his sugges-
ton Ambassador Calero indicated. in
discussion Of the matter with members OF
the press. that he would give no further
consideration to the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
BUILDING PERMITS.

sued today:
To John Bach, to build dwelling at 2sO5
Brentwood place northeast; architect and
contractor, John Bach; estimated cost,
81 800.
To Gen. ]. A. Buchanan to build two
story brick store and office building at
1925 Connecticut avenue northwest: archi-
tect. A. B. Mullett & Co.: contractor,
Boyle Robertson Construction Company;
estimated cost. $9.779.
To Alice H. Holmead to build two one
story brick garages in rear of 1919 18th
street northwest; architects, F. r. White
& Co.; builders, Levy & Brown: esti-
mated cost, 1925.
To HI. r. Howenstetn. to repair dwell
ing and store at $50 H street northeast;
estimated cost. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Would Have House Probe Admins.
tration of Agricultural Department.

An inquiry into the administr alton of
the Agricultural Department extending
as far as Alaska was demanded by Rep
resentative Akin of New York, republi-
House today.
Mr.. Akin asks that especial inquiry be
made into the alleged investments Of de-
partment officials and attaches in Alaska
copper mines. and trips alleged to have
been taken at government expense to ex-
anime the properties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
C0wherd Wins in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS. August S.-With only twelve
counties TO be hear from and the re-
turns complete from the three large cities
of Missouri. the democratic party lead
ers at midnight conceded the guberua-'
torial nomination of the party to Will
liam S. Cowherd of Kansas City by 5000
majority. Republican opponents of John
C.. Mckinley conceded early in the day
that he had won the nomination Of his
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
PLAN CAMPAIGN
ON UNIQUE LINES
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Pagel
ton Of headquarters the mapping out of
speaking tours by we'll known progress
sives and the subject of finances. George
w. Perkins of New York and others de-
clared that there would be no trouble in
arranging for adequate financial support.
Enthusiasm Dominant
The spirit and enthusiasm generated
during the last three days at the con-
vention hall were dominant in the meet
ings and conferences today. and every
where were heard expressions of conf
dence in the outlook for the new party.
Miss Jane Adams Of Chicago and other
suffrage leaders were among those who
expressed more than hope for the pro-
gressves in the fall elections. Many pre-
dicted that the aid Of the suffsagists
would be one of the biggest factors in
the final determination OF the presidential
election.
Col. Roosevelt. who repeatedly ex-
pressed his satisfaction at the enthusiast
tic outcome OF the convention, leaves for
New York this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
He will rest at his Oyster Bay home until
the beginning of the campaign. when he
will tour all of the western states and
make speeches for the cause, while Gov.
Johnson OF California is doing the same
thing in the eastern states.
A remarkable feature of the situa-
ton here is that the hotel Hobbies are
almost as full of enthusiastic bull
mooses today as they were yesterday.
"SeenaS as II they hate to let CO." re-
marked a leader as he looked over the
lobby full Of earnest men. Yes" said
another. land look out for the army
that goes into battle singing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
FINGER PRINTS DOWNFALL.
English Nobleman," Held in Cali
fornia, Once an Ironmonger.

OAKLAND, Cal, August S.-Finger
prints and Bertillon measurements have
revealed the identity Of Thomas Bailey
Henry, who posed as an English noble
man and who recently was arrested here
accused OF swindling.
The London police report the prisoner
is Joseph Harold Fendell. born I'm Surrey.
Eng. an ironmonger who has served a
term in an English prison for grand
larceny.
Henry was brought back recently from
Chicago, where it is charged he had he
come engaged to Miss Nellie -. kennar
Ingal, though he had wife and two
children here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
STRIKE OUTLOOK BRIGHTENS.
Chicago Street Railway Differences
MAY Be Settled Peacefully.

CHICAGO. August S.-Prospects for a
peaceful settlement Of the differences be-
tween the street railway officials and the
employees frightened today with the re-
turn of Mayor Harrison and the an
nouncement that he would confer with
the labor leaders.
The car officials also were scheduled to
discuss the disputed questions with the
employees. The form of q new contract
was first to be taken up. and. after minor
details had been agreed upon. the wage
question, which is the principal grievance,
was to be thrashed out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
CANADA TO APPROVE PACT.
Reciprocal Trade Agreement With
West Indian Colonies Arranged.

OTTAWA. August 8-The reciprocal
trade agreement between Canada and the
various West Indian colonies OF Great
Britain. drafted by a conference here last
winter. has now been ratified by all the
signers except Canada. The Canadian
parliament will act soon after II as
sembles in the fall. and the lower rates
Of duty will then become operative.
The countries concerned are following
Up the trade agreement by a vigorous ef-
fort TO improve steamship and cable COM
municaton- II is fairly certain that the
cable rates will be materially reduced.
the expenditure OF public money neces-
sary Is. to be borne, one-third nv Great
Britain. one-third by Canada and one
third by the West Indian colonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08

Arrangements have been made to
take the body Of DR.. Samuel c. Hotch-
kiss. assistant surgeon in the public
health and marine hospital service. who
suicide Tuesday. to Oberlin.
Ohio, for interment. DR.. H. c. Brown
ing of Oberlin, brother-in-law of the
deceased. came here yesterday and will
accompany the remains to the Ohio
town. Mrs. Hotchkiss. mother of Dr.
and other relatives will also
the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
TOLL SUBJECT HALTs ENGLAND.
Invitation to Panama-Pacifc Expo.
sition Not Yet Accented.

LONDON. August SIT is stated in
well Informed circles that the reason
why Great Britain has not accepted the
invitation to participate in the Pam
exposition lies in the fail
ure of the United States to settle the
question of the Panama canal tolls.
Should the United States favor Amer
lean shipping, it is declared to be most
likely that Great Britain will decline
officially to participate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
DIES AFTER TESTIFYING.
Consumptive Had Put Blame for q
Murder on Communion.

CHICAGO. August s.-Death TODAY
overlook William Hightower within
twenty-four hours after he had given
testimony which may send a companion
to the gailows. Hightower. q consump-
tive. was on trial with John Collins for
the murder Of William Gloor. q saloon
keeper. and turned states evidence on
promise Of immunity. which. it turned
out. meant Just over night
Sitting In q wheel chair and attended
by q physician. Hightower. speaking in q
whisper to the jury, swore that Collins
fred the shot which killed Gloor. A YER
dict In the case was expected this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
EAGLES VOTE ON OFFICERS.
Expected Administration Slate Will
Win-Parade Takes Place.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. August s.-Today
was the big day Of the fraternal Order Of
Eagles national convention here. All
day the delegates voted on the officers
for the ensuing year. with every pros
pect that when the result is made known
the administration slate will have won.
Also, the annual grand parade. the spec
tacular feature Of the convention, took
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
HAITIEN PRESIDENT KILLED.
Perishes When Palace Is Blown I'm
by Powder Explosion.

PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti, August g.
Gen. Cincinnatus Leconte. president of
the republic Of Haiti. persisted today in
a fire which destroyed the national pal
ace. 1t was caused by an explosion of
the powder magazine attached to the
palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
TELEGRAPHER GETS LAST $50"
c. F. Burlingame Succumbs to Nerv-
Gus Breakdown in Hospital.

Charles F. Burlingame, a teleerapher.
who suffered q mental breakdown sew
eral weeks ago as the result of exhaus-
ton, said to be due to overwork during
the national conventions in Chicago
and Baltimore. died this morning at
$50 o'clock. Mr.. Burlingame was
about forty-five years old and had been
telegrapher for many years His
home was at 1877 E street southeast
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
DISTRICT GETS A DELEGATE.
O'Laughlin Probably Will Be Local
Member of National Committee.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. August S.-Cnder the rules
Of the progressive party the District OF
Columbia will have but one delegate to
the national convention. with a vote. and
one member Of the national committee.
without a vote in the convention. ]. Cal
O'Laughlin will probably be national
committeeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Has Bulletproof Skull.

PITTSBURGH. August S.-After being
shot three times in the head by two men
who held him up on a lonely road in
Moon Run and robbed him Of his watch
and s.. John Yammick is in the South
Side Hospital. suffering from three scalp
wounds. caused by the bullets. Zach
fiattened itself against Yemmick's skull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Calling Pa.
Ie Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free Press.
MA put over a good one on pa, all
right, an right
What was IT."
HE was putting up a shelf in the pam
try and accidentally hit his thumb with
the hammer. While he was dancing
around, saying a lot Of awful things. ma
rushed into the kitchen and said: John,
stop that language right away. Just re-
member you're not out at a base ball park
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Buys Two Square Miles in Town.

OGDENSBURG. N. Y. August 8-The
Grand Trunk railway announces the
purchase Of two square miles in the town
of Prescott. opposite Ogdensburg, on the
St Lawrence river. for a new terminal
point OF the Montreal and Belleville d.
vision Of the railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
PROVIDES FOR INQUIRY.
House Votes $4,000 for Investiga-
ton in the Patent Office.

After q discussion lasting all yester-
day afternoon. and embracing a variety
Of subjects. the resolution Of Representa-
tive Buckley of Ohio. appropriating $1O.-
600 to enable the Presidents economy
and efficiency commission to investigate
the patent ONCE. was adopted by the
House sitting as a committee of the
whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Question Of Authority.

Maj. Sylvester said that 1t is a question
how far the Districts authority in this
matter extends. and that, in addition, he
is not possessed of a sufficient force to
properly patrol the river.
He stated that Investigations have
been made from time to time, how
ever. which resulted in the breaking
up of irregular practices on the river
in cases where the jurisdiction of the
District Is clear.
Members Of Washington church.
headed by their pastor, who expected to
call on Commissioner Rudolph today to
present the proofs they claim they have
regarding the existence of gambling in the
District with the knowledge of the police,
have deferred their visit until tomorrow
They have threatened to take the mat
ter to President Taft II the Commission
ers refuse to make thorough investiga-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08

The Secretary OF the Navy has accepted
the resignation of Midshipman Charles b.
Hazeltine Of Maine, a member Of the
first class at the Naval Academy, who
recently had some trouble with the med
ical authorities.