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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
DOG SHOW TROPHY URGED
BY CHAMBER COMMITTEE
Number of Convention Projects Are
Also Considered at Meeting
This Afternoon.

An appropriation to provide trophy
to be competed for at the Washington
dog show was recommended to the
Chamber of Commerce by it's conven-
tons committee at this afternoon s
meeting in the rooms of the chamber.
A number of convention projects were
considered and referred to subcommit-
tees for consideration. The subcom-
mittee intrusted with the task of
bringing to Washington the convention
of the American Road Building Associ-
alton was directed to ascertain If a
great tent would not provide the best
medium for exhibiting the heavy ma
chinery which the manufacturers of
road building devices would have as an
adjunct to the convention.
A subcommittee was directed to report
on ways and means to bring to Washing
ton for a day in June, during the course
of their convention in Baltimore, the adj
vertising men of the United States
The question of proposing to the Dis
trict OF Columbia authorities the wisdom
of providing for the permanent night
lighting of Pennsylvania avenue, by means
additional to the electric lighting as will
he done to illumine that thoroughfare for
the inauguration. was referred to the
board of directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
LOVING CUP FOR H|LLES
Presidents Secretary Gets
Token From Employees of
Executive Offices.

Charles d. Hilles. secretary to President
with him a beautiful silver loving cup.
a token of love and esteem from the en-
ployes under him in the executive Of
fees. The presentation was made late
yesterday afternoon. I'm the presence OF
members Of the staff, by Col. w. ii.
Crook. the veteran disbursing officer OF
the White House. Voicing the sentiments
of the assembled employees. Col Crook
told Mr. Hilles that there was deep regret
at the severing of the ties that have
bound us SO closely and pleasantly to-
gether. and our high regard for You as
our chief, and our love for you because
it is you. i have had the honor of serving
twenty-seven secretaries to Presidents.
Not one of them has ever said an unkind
word to me. but 1 want to tell you, Mr.
your predecessors. that you are the prince
of them ALL i hope you will accept this
loving cup i'm the same spirit in which it
is given. The material out Of which 1t
is fashioned is pure, and so are our
motives. Our prayer is that wherever
you go and into whatever field you may
be called. heavens choicest blessings may
be with YOU"
Mr.. HileS' response was a most appfo-
pirate one. giving vent to his regret at
leaving the faithful men who had served
President Taft and himself. He declared
that he had never seen gathered into one
body a more intelligent, loyal or efficient
force Of men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
A Correction.
II The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
From Wednesday evenings Star 1 quote
as follows:
Holding that a portion at least OF the
services rendered by the late Samuel
Ramsey, former chief clerk Of the sur
geon generals office, to the late Joseph
W Parish for which the executor OF
Ramsey was awarded a verdict of So
u67 - against the Parish estate, falls
under the inhibition of the statute. the
Court of Appeals of the District of Co
lumbia. in an opinion by Chief Justice
Shepard. today set aside the verdict and
directed a new trial. The statute forbids
a person In the government service and
for "A period of two years after quitting
the service TO furnish aid in the prosecu-
ton of a claim against the United States.
This statement is untrue The court
did not so hold as to portion OF Mr..
Ramsey's services Justice to the men,
DRY of. faithful government official high
~ esteemed by all who knew him re-
quires that this correction be made.
The Court of -.ppeals reversed the 1udg-
ment of the court below on the ground
that in their opinion the presiding justice
(Gouldb fell into so serious an error in
his charge to the jury as to entitle the
defendant to new trial.
FRANK W. HACKETT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27

But he found surprising unanimity In
favor of the proposal and no defenders
of the congressional seed distribution
plan made themselves heard.
Senator Kenyon read some letters
from residents Of Iowa. discussing the
seeds distributed from the Capitol. One
letter said five men who had received
them got together and burned them.
and then each cranked their six
cylinder cars and. well satisfied with
the work of burning, went home. An
other asked that package of the seeds
be sent to an enemy, and still another
explained that he had raised fine crop
of cucumbers in the front yard of his
home from some flower seed he had
received from his congressman.
Senator Lodge declared that it was "A
waste Of public money to use it for this
seed distribution, and Senator Works re-
marked that the congressional distribu-
ton was lone of the greatest humbugs
ever palmed off on an unsuspecting
public
The appropriation was left unchanged.
so that the Secretary of Agriculture could
continue to try out new seeds and dis
tribute them for the advancement OF
agriculture, but it was evidently expected
that much of the appropriation would be
left uneXpended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
RIGHT TO BUILD CANAL.
Convention Approved by Mica
ragua PigeonhoIed by Sen
ate Committee.

The Nicaraguan canal convention. now
before the Senate. by which the United
States would acquire the exclusive right
to construct a canal across Nicaragua,
was approved last night on the second
and final vote by the Nicaraguan national
assembly, according to a report from
Minister Weitzel. at Managua.
The new treaty with Nicaragua. which
was sent to the Senate yesterday by
President Taft. was a surprise to MEM
bers of the foreign relations committee.
The treaty was negotiated by Minister
Weitzel last December, 1T is stated, be-
cause of a lingering fear that some for
eign nation might undertake to construct
a canal in Nicaragua between the Gulf
of Mexico and the Pacific The ratih-
cation of the new treaty will mean that
no other nation can build such canal.
the exclusive rights being given by the
treaty to the United States.
The document has been pigeonholed in
the committee on foreign relations or
the Senate. and will remain as legacy
for the incoming democratic admins
tration to deal with as ii may see fit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Fail to Agree on Arbitrator.

NEW YORK February 27-The
third member of the board of arbitra-
ton TO settle the differences between
the eastern railroads and their fire
men will have TO be chosen by the
United States commi ssioner of labor
and the chairman of the interstate
commerce commission. w. W. After
bury. representing the railroads. and
Albert Phillips. representing the fire.
men. announced today that they were
unable to agree within the five DAYS
required by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
FACTIONS MAY BE UNITED.
Conferences on Excise Amendment
to District Bill Are Held.

Conferences on the excise amendment
to the District appropriation bill again
were held today by those interested in
such legislation.
Representative Burleson. in charge of
the appropriation measure, was notified
early in the day that efforts We're in
progress to get the factions together on
an agreement which would stand some
chance Of ratification by the House and
insure the sending Of the District bill
to conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
SAYS HE WAS FOOLED
Mayor Mcclellan Thinks ''Sys-
tenn" Drew Taft Into Po-
lice Banquet.

NEW YORK, February 27.--President
Taft was fooled by the system into at
tending the recent police lieutenants' ban
quet in New York, in the opinion of
former Mayor George b. Mcclellan. Mr..
Mcclellan expressed this view in testify
ing today before the legislative committee
for remedial police legislation.
The witness said that during his ad-
ministration six years ago the system
was SO strongly intrenched that on one
occasion he could find but one policeman
who would tell the truth. Today. Mr..
Mcclellan thought, the rank and file of
the men were more honest than dishon-
est The reverse was true, he thought,
among the higher officers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
CHARGED WITH NON-SUPPORT.
John Bfotsky Arrested on Complaint
of His Wife

Charged with failure to support his wife
and boy, John Brotsky was arrested in
Salem, n. j., yesterday by Detective Ber-
man and brought here for trial. He was
arrested on complaint of his wife. Mrs.
Bessie Brodsky. eighteen years old,
Two years ago the young couple eloped
and were married. the police were told.
they blame relatives for their domestic
troubles. Brotsky is a jeweler and has
hon employed in several stores in this
city.
detective Berman recently learned that
the young man was in the employ of an
art establishment in Philadelphia and To-
Gated him In Salem. 1t is stated that he
has been in communication with his wife
since he went away several months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Place for Brandeis, Is Belief.
Action Against Union Pacific.

The United States today began an ac-
tion before the interstate commerce COM
mission to prevent what is called an at
tempt by the Union Pacific Railway Com
pany to monopolize all the traffic bound
for the Pacific northwest from points in
the middle west and great lake points
The action was brought through the In
terror Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
CHAGR|N IN RANKS
Gen. Jones' Army Not to Pre-
sent Appeal to Wilson.
OTHERS TO GET HONOR
Heads of National Suffrage Associa-
ton Take the Privilege.
PILGRIMS MARCH IN RAIN
Plow Through Mud From Laurel to
Hyattsville-Reach Capital To-
morrow Morning.
OTHERS TO GET HONOR
PILGRIMS MARCH IN RAIN
Plans for Last Days Hike. :"

O'Clock a.m.-Suffragist pilgrims
depart from Hyattsville.
1920 o'clock a.m.-Arrive at 18th
and III streets, via Baltimore pike.
thence along Maryland avenue.
through the Capitol grounds to
Pennsylvania avenue. to the Cafe
Republique, where luncheon will
be served.
1870 p.m.-Open meeting in front
of the Cafe Republique.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
LIKE WILSON'S PLAN
Would Be Welcome in His
Room at Capitol.
DEMOCRATS GIVE VIEWS
Think He Could Keep in Closer
Touch With Legislative Affairs.
1T DEPENDS, SAYS TILLMAN
Only in Event President Came to
Dictate Would He Be Not
Wanted, BE Asserts.
DEMOCRATS GIVE VIEWS
IT DEPENDS, SAYS TILLMAN

Lively discussion was precipitated in
congressional circles today by a publish
ed statement credited to President-elect
Wilson that he intends to spend part of
each working day in the Presidents room
at the Capitol, to keep in closer touch
with legislative affairs. Such action on
the part of the President would overturn
a precedent which has restricted the
Presidents visits to the Capitol to the
last hours of session of Congress.
Democratic leaders today discussed the
reported plan of Mr.. Wilson with reluct-
ance, though many seemed to favor it,.
and others qualified their expressions.
III President Wilson wishes to come
to the Capitol and advise with Congress
he will be welcome said Senator OGor-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Fooled President, He Says.

THE system fooled even the President
of the United States the other day. he
said, when it induced him and the police
commissioner to attend a dinner that
turned out to be a ratification meeting
for a wretched crook now under indfct-
ment. | do not believe either Of them
would have gone to the dinner had they
known what was intended.
Mr. Mcclellan was positive that whether
there are fifty or five thousand grafters
on the police force there is and has been
a system sometimes latent oftener active,
which has thoroughly discredited the en-
tire department In the eyes OF the city,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Waldo in Midnight Inquiry.

NEW YORK, February 21-Polioe Com
missioner Rhinelander Waldo whose adj
ministration of the metropolitan police is
being probed by several committees. made
a midnight tour last night of more than a
score OF hotels and cafes in the Harlem
section OF the city to personally acquaint
himself with conditions He told the in i
spectors who escorted him about that he
was satisfied that everything that was
going on was lawful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
ELEVEN ARE INDICTED.
Grand Jury Returns Indictments for
District Crimes.

Eleven indictments were returned to-
day by the grand jury. The persons ac-
cused and the crimes charged against
them are: Alexander Stewart. perjury;
Alfred Nahoney. perjury; Thomas Poin-
dexter, assault with dangerous weapon;
William r. Grady. assault with danger
Gus weapon; Harrison E. White and Will
liam Butler, housebreaking and larceny;
Nettie Wilson, assault with dangerous
weapon: Eugene E. Fisher, support
of wife and minor children; Harry Mack.
non-support of wife; WILDER d. Grimes.
non-support of wife: John W. Brinkley.
non-support of wife: Joseph Mcnamara
and William Lawson, HOUSEKEEPING and
larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Invites All to New Quarters.

The Washington Humane Society to-
day issued invitations to its members
and to the citizens of the District gen.
orally. who are interested in the proven
ton of cruelty to animals, to visit the
society's new headquarters at 1902 II
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Want Joint Centenary Celebration.

LONDON, February 21.-The British
committee concerned with the celebration
of the centenary of peace between the
United States and Great Britain announced
today that IL would send representatives
for a conference in New York to arrange
for Joint action between the United
States, Great Britain and Canada. The
invitation was sent by the American COM
mfttee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Driver Hurt by Street Car.

William j. Cook of 18th and Irving
Streets northeast was injured on the
head and body this morning when a car
Of the City and Suburban railway line
struck a wagon which he was driving at
4th street and Rhode Island avenue north
east.
Cook was taken to his home by physi-
clan in an automobile. The wagon was
demolished and the horse was slightly in
jured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27

be made later by the committee reporting
a definite form of bill to prescribe the
desired Legislative tests and standards
TO limit the scope OF judicial discre-
ton"
Tillman Not for Commission.
Separate views were filed by Senator
Newlands. Tillman, Pomerene. Gore and
Lippftt.
Senator Newlands said he agreed with
the conclusions reached in the main re-
port Senator Tfllman approved the gen.
eral conclusions with particular reference
70 the decisions of the Supreme Court,
hut said he was mot now prepared to say
that a new national commission should
be established for the better administra-
ton of the antitrust law.
II am inclined to believe that We have
too many commissions now composed
largely of so-called lame ducks" he said.
Congress ought to perform its own
functions. rather than surrender them to
commissions created by executive APP
pointment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Senate Kills Clause for Dis
tribution by Congressman.
PASSES AGRICULTURAL BILL
Provision Made in Measure for
Watersheds Along Potomac and
Chesapeake Bay Tributaries.

After amending the bill to knock out
the annual free distribution of seeds by
members Of Congress to their constt-
uents and to provide for an investigation
of the cost Of establishing a national for
est along the watersheds of the Potomac
river and other tributaries of Chesapeake
pay within forty miles of the National
capital. the Senate this afternoon passed
the annual agricultural appropriation bill.
1t carries about SIS. 10000, which is about
*1'OVOoOO more than was carried by the
Dill as 1t passed the House,
II provides that the national forces.
reservation commission. created few
years ago by Congress to investigate and
acquire land for the protection Of water
sheds or navigable streams, shall inves-
tlgate and make a report as to the feast
Dlllty and cost of acquiring the land nm
the watershed of the Potomac and other
nearby streams within forty miles OF
Washington e" VI
The amendment was offered by Senator
smith OF Maryland. He urged that II did
not contemplate any appropriation. "a
the forest reservation commission ALREADY
mas money at its disposal for the pur-
chase OF forest watersheds After that
explanation had been made. no objec-
ton as raised to the provision, and II
was agreed to unanimously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Perkins Predicts Two Battleships.

Chairman Perkins of the Senate naval
committee predicted today that that COM
mittee would restore the two-battleship
provision to the naval appropriation bill.
reduced to one by the House. The sena-
tor has called a meeting or the commit
tee tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Would Protect Game Birds.

Senator Mclean of Connecticut Sic
ceeded in having inserted in the appro-
priation bill his BILL already passed by
the Senate, but apparently pigeonholed in
the House, for the protection of migra-
tory and game birds. 1t contemplates
the establishment of nationwide closed
seasons for game birds during the breed
by the Department of Agriculture Sena-
tor Bryan Of Florida tried to have the
provision knocked out by point of or
der but the Senate decided it was in or
der and accepted It,
AS recommended by the Senate COM
mittee on agriculture, the Senate adopted
Senator Hoke Smiths amendment for
the establishment of division Of mark
ct. that will give the farmers and prod
uce raisers OF the country tips as to
the best markets and the best means Of
getting their goods to market Prac-
tically all the other amendments urged
by the committee were agreed to.
The most surprising action taken by the
Senate during the consideration Of the bill
was the knocking out OF the provision in
the bill for the annual congressional dis
tribution Of seeds. For years and years
members Of the Senate and House have
sent out annually millions Of packages Of
seeds to their constituents, but II the SEN
ate has its way with the House all this
will now be stopped.
Political seeds was the term applied
to the seeds sent out by congressman and
Senator Lodge thought the members of
the Senate and House might well be con-
tent with sending out seeds of truth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Bivouac at Hyattsville.

A large number of men. women and
children turned out to see the pilgrims
start on their way from Laurel The
marchers will arrive in Washington to-
morrow morning, following an all-night
stay here.
A large number of Laurel boys and
girls on their way to school forgot where
they were going and joined the ranks of
the marchers, some of them accompany
ing the pilgrims two miles or more.
Though several of the marchers hmped
downstairs to their breakfast before leav-
ing the hotel 1imping was soon forgotten
after the army assembled at the call
of Bugler Wend
Great disappointment was expressed by
the pilgrims when Cen" Jones an
nounced that in accordance with direc-
tons which she had just received by tele-
Continued on Fifteenth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27

Twenty members of the Lynchburg, Va,
Court, o. NJ. A, went to Greensboro, N
c., Tuesday to institute a court In that
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
From a STAFF Correspondent.

From a Stan Correspondent.
EVANSVILLE. Md, February 81
Although rain was increasing and the
road one continuous mudhole, Gen. Jones'
suffrage army which is marching to
Washington from New York, was cheer
full during the trip from Laurel to Hyatts-
Vile today 1t was the shortest march
the "hikers'' have made, and the fact
that they were nearly to their goal kept
up their spirits. Laughing and talking.
and often singing, they covered the
twelve miles between the two towns in
quick time.
Many of them seemed to enjoy the
rain One declared it was her first
opportunity to wear her new raincoat,
and she was proud Of that coat. Those
who were not fortunate enough to have
raincoats and some of the men in the
party bought oilcloth in a nearby store
and made crude but effective capes.
Under the cover of umbrellas and partly
closed carriages many natives" came out
to see the mixers. The pilgrims them
selves form hardly more than one-third
of the entire party the remainder being
newspaper men and women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Pomerene Approves Plan.

1.-The closer the President and Congress
can get in the transaction of public bust
ness the better it will be- said Senator
Pomerene of Ohio His expression was
concurred in by Senator Johnson of
Maine.
The chief reason for the lonS-estab-
lished precedent keeping the President in
the White House, mile away from the
Capitol, is said to be sentiment In the
House and Senate toward what has oeeh
interpreted as presidential encroach-
ment'' upon the freedom of action of Con-
gress.
Some democratic leaders of the Senate
Bald today they believed MIR. wilson
would find it impossible to leave ms ex-
ecutive duties and visit the Capitol from
day to day. and that he would not find it
so easy to confer over the progress of
legislation at the Capitol as at the white
House. Some democrats expressed the
opinion that such visits OF PRESIDENT
might not be received with favor If he
came to take a hand in shaping legisla-
ton.
It Depends, Says Tillman.
Much will depend on what he comes
for" said Senator Tillman. "If he comes
to advise with us We shall be glad to
have him; if he comes to dictate to us,
as / do not believe he would, We should
not want him here. When he has an OPP
portunity to study conditions at a closer
range 1 think he will change his mind
about coming.
Senators Fletcher democrat, and Bur-
ton republican, spoke approvingly of the
plan.
1--WE shall be glad to have him; 1t
will give us an opportunity to get &C
Quainted," said Mr.. Burton.
1T is a good thing to do If the Presi
dent can spare the time. To have the
President in his room at the Capitol
would greatly facilitate business said
Senator Fletcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-27
Act of Senator Kenyon.

Senator Kenyon was mainly responsible
for this action. When he moved the
amendment that would cut out the pro-
vision he admitted frankly he did not ex-
pect the amendment would be agreed to-