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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-17
A sohool Of polaonera.

A merciless school of prisoners once
dourished In Venice. During the If
teenth century even the government OF
the state used poison without any dis
guise as weapon A body called ''the
council of ten was appointed to deter
mine who should be dispatched, and
they dealt with the lives of princes,
kings and popes as one would deal with
superduous trees in q wood. A curious
document is still extant In which the
proceedings of this council are record
ed. It shows that one John Of Raguba
prepared a selection of poisons and
scale OF fees. The fee varied with the
Importance Of the victim and the length
OF the journey to be made for his dis
patch. For poisoning the Duke OF Mil
an he charged 60 ducats, for the pope
100 ducats, for the king of Spain 100
ducats. for the great sultan" 500 due
ats.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-17
FROM
UNDERSTUDY
TO STAR 81
o,,. ,oo. RICHARD
BIZ 7. C. Mcclure KAHN

The understudy clause In her con
tract was its one redeeminS feature.
without that she would never have
survived the twelve weeks of ''one
nights The hope that some night
she would be given an opportunity to
sing the prima donna role buoyed her
up.
But mere ambition was not alone re
sponsiblc for her wish to make an en-.
..up stage to do her honor to sing the
.'Aioon Song that was always encored
and to get frst mention in the news
paper criticisms next day. There was
something else quite as potent as am,
bItion. 1t was a promise ti.at If she
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-17

..Ned. you don't mean she began.
II mean" he interrupted, when you
sign your next prina donna contract
don't have inserted in it n carriage
clause. Some one else who didn't wish
to return to Bond Hill might do It 70
you, and although can't oner you
carriages and acreage can oner you
a.
II don't care for carriages anyway"
she said.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-17

must assure the Judge and jury that
the only thing 1 can do is to say am
penitent and promise to make reSitu-
ton. / shall learn to cook better than
sister Edith, sew better than sister
Ethel and hang pictures better than
Jack brought his judicial, list down
on the table.
sThe prisoner Is discharged" he said.
IL was only the other day that Claire
won first prize at housekeepers' exhi'
bitfon, FREDERIC A. SMITH.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-17

Miss Inez Sentz-It's true I'm en-
gagged to Mr.. FOUNDERS. The other
night he told me was the only girl he
ever loved. and
Miss Truster-Where's the ring2
Didn't he give you one?
Miss Inez Sentz-Oh, yes, the very
next day, but sent 1t back to the jew
eIer to be fixed. The stupid engrayc-
made the inscription Jack to Gwen
doIine" instead OF ''Inez.''-Phlladel
phIa Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23

and We're donated by various persons In
terested in the affair. The prizes will be
distributed directly after the contests.
Today is ladies' day at the officers club
at Fort Myer, and great preparations have
been made for the entertainment of the
friends of the officers. The full program
for the meeting follows:
First event, relay race, 400 yards, 200
yards and return; second event, tent peg
ging, course 90 yards, pegs 80 yards dis
lance from each other; third event. artil-
lery event. distance between stakes is 50
inches; fourth event, rescue race. the turn
flag is 200 yards from starting point; fifth
event, potato race, mounted bareback;
sixth event, mounted melee.
The meeting is under the charge of the
following officers Of the cavalry and artil-
lery stationed at Fort Myer: Referee.
Capt. l.. M. Brett. I'd Cavalry: judges.
Capt Clark. Lieut.. Parker. Lieut.. Pike.
I'd Cavalry; starter, Lieut.. J. w. Moore, I'd
Cavalry: clerk Of the course, Lieut.. Car
penter. 4th Field Battery: marshal. Capt.
Smith. I'd Cavalry distributor of prizes.
Lieut. Martin. I'd Cavalry; committee Of
arrangements. Capt. Trout, Lieut. Eby,
Lieut.. Taulbee. I'd Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23

barber shop at Bowie and that he (Bruno)
had his mustache shaved off.
Sam'l DeMarco stated that Bruno told
him while he was in jail that ne cut brom-
we'll to defend himself.
r. Suit testified that he arrested Bruno
at Elizabeth, N. j., April IA, in an Italian
saloon. and that Bruno attempted 10 pun
a knife on him. and that he (Suit) drew MS
pistol and compelled Bruno to submit 10
arrest.
At the station house upon being searched
he stated, a large knife was found IN bis
possession. 1t was something on the ORDER
Of an oyster knife, with a blade about five
inches long and sharp on both sides and
tapering from the handle to the point,
When questioned by Suit Bruno said he
left Bowie because he was sick. but after
ward said he left because he was afraid Of
arrest. He said that he killed Bromwell In
self-defense.
Emma Cromwell. a niece Of the murdered
man, said that her uncle left the house 10
haul some wood and when he did not return
home she became alarmed and made a
search for him. His body was found ABOUT
a quarter of a mile from his house. and his
team was hooked up in the woods q snort
distance from the body.
George Merrick and T. Van Clagett
for prisoner and Lewis for state.
The case Of the state Of Maryland against
Sheriff B. N. Hardesty. for letting John
Hayes a prisoner escape. was continued
until the June term OF court.
The case Of the state OF Maryland against
T.. Leland JdckSOn pTopIlctoE VI WAuWoou
Park, a resort bordering on the District OF
| Columbia, for selling whisky on Sunday,
| was tried by jury and verdict rendered
| of not guilty.
John NJ. Johnson, alias Bickford Johnson.
| was tried today upon the charges Of high
| way robbery and assault. and on conviction
| was sentenced to ten years in the Maryland
penitentiary. johnson assaulted VIM.
eagle in r. L. Mains saloon at Chesapeake
Junction, March 10. He had previously
served term of five years in the District
for manslaughter and eighteen months in
the house of correction for robbery.
Tomorrow the whisky cases at Ches-
apeake Junction will be taken up by the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
GETS TEN YEARS,
Francisco Bruno Convicted of Man
slaughter in Marlboro Court.

slaughter in Marlboro Court.
Special Dispatch to>The Evening STAR.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. April %
The case OF the state Of Maryland against
Francisco Bruno. charged with the murder
OF Van Bromwell, was called to trial yes
terday about 11:3O am. The trial ended
today In the defendant being convicted of
granddaughter and sentenced to a term of
ten years in the Maryland penitentiary.
Through his Interpreter, Samuel DeMarco
after being sworn. Bruno pleaded not
guilty. Bruno was indicted for the murder
OF Van Cromwell, a prosperous farmer, re-
siding at Bowie, Prince Georges county, the
18th day of December. 1902. The defendant
testified, through his interpreter, that he
went out cunning the day named and, not
knowing the lay of the land, he happened
to get on the farm of Mr.. Bromwell, who
ordered him off, and at the same time be-
came abusive, and began to beat him with
club. In self-defense. Bruno stated, he
pulled his knife and stuck 1t into Brom-
well.
DR.. Nelson A. Ryan, who held the post
mortem examination. said there was a cut
in the right side of Bromwelrs abdomen
about the size of silver dollar, the knife
having punctured the intestines and MAX
Ing necessarily fatal wound. The body
was found. IL was stated, about a quarter
of mile from where Cromwell lived, on
the road leading from Bowie to White
Marsh.
Harriet Calvert testified that she saw
Bruno with gun In his hand coming in
the direction from where Bromwell was
found. Rosa Green testified that she lives
about half a mile from Bromwelrs place.
and at about 11:S0 am. the day of the
murder Bruno came to her house and ask
ed for Francisco Bandillo, alias big
Frank" and that Bruno seemed much ex-
cited.
Frank Bandillo testified that he saw
Bruno on the evening of the murder at d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Conference With Secretary Hay.

Conference With Secretary Hay.
A committee Of the academy yesterday
called upon Secretary Hay at the State
Department for the purpose of comforting
with him upon the best methods of pre-
serving and restoring old and valuable
manuscript. Secretary Hay is deeply in
terested in this subject. and it has been
the occasion Of special study by Librarian
Allen of the Department of State. the
rapid fading away of some of the price,
less manuscript of that department, in
GLIDING the Declaration Of independence.
stimulating the research for remedy.
Another visit was made today by members
of the academy for the purpose of making
further investigation of the latter historic
work.
DR.. Ira Remsen. president of the Johns
Hopkins University, and who filled the
position of foreign secretary, was yester-
day elected vice president. The vacancy
in the position of foreign secretary was
filed by the election of~Prof. Simon New
comb Of this city. Additional members Of
the academy council were also elected as
follows: ]. s. Billings. New York: H. P.
Bowditch, Moston: G. J. Brush, New
Haven; c. D. Walcott. Washington: w. H.
WEIGH. Baltimore; George E. Hale, Will
Jams Bay, Wis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23

upon the same basis in obtaining water
from the reservoir. With reference to the
question of the expenses of maintaining the
works. he decided that these should be dis
tributed in proportion to acreage and not
according to prospective benefits calcula ted
upon other bases Another point disp osed
of relates to security for the repayment TO
the government of funds expended In the
construction of the works, and on this
aries under the system must give bona f1de
mortgages to secure this repayment.
The decision is regarded as an important
one, as 1t will probably form a precedent
in future cases of similar character. 1t is
also looked upon as q long step toward re-
moving obstacles In the way Of actual con-
struction in connection with one of the
most feasible of the big irrigation projects
under the new law. 1t is calculated that
the proposed reservoir will hold water suf-
fcient to irrigate 100000 acres of land, and
as the soil and climate are adapted to the
growth of citrus fruits the addition TO the
arabic area will be very valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
A CONTROVERSY DECIDED.
Terms on Which Water May Be Obtain
ed From Salt River Valley Reservoir.

Terms on Which Water May Be Obtain
ed From Salt River Valley Reservoir.
The Secretary Of the Interior has decided
the various points in the controversy
among land owners in the Salt River valley.
Ariz.. over the terms upon which they
may obtain water from the big reservoir
which the government purposes building
above Phoenix. The government having
decided that when the reservoir shall be
built present owners shall have the prefer
ence to water a dispute arose as to whether
the government should deal with them as
individuals or as community. The prop
erty holders who would be under the pro-
posed reservoir formed themselves into an
association. and majority Of them decided
upon the association PLAN minority OF
about 1000 held out for the right to deal
with the government as individuals, and
among these were many of the largest hold
ers
The Secretary, however, has given his de-
cision in favor Of the community idea- He
also holds that there shall be no preference
on account Of age of accrued water rights.
but directs that all landholders shall stand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
ADDED TO THE ROLLS
FIVE MEMBERS ELECTED BY
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.
Papers Scheduled to Be Read This
Afternoon-Autumn Meeting
in Chicago.

Practically all Of this mornings session
Of the National Academy Of Sciences.
which has been holding its spring meeting
at the National Museum here, was devoted
to the election Of new members The meet
Ing convened at II o'clock, and 1t was /
o'clock when the recess was taken. Five
new members were elected to the academy,
as follows: Prof. Thomas c. Chamberlain.
University Of Chicago, geologist: Frof.
William James, Harvard University. psy-
chologist; Prof. Arthur G. Webster, Clark
University, Worcester, Mass, physicist;
Prof Horace L. Wells, Yale University,
chemist, and Prof. Edward L. Mark, How
ard University, biologist. The membership
of the academy was brought up to q total
Of ninety-two with the election Of these
members this morning. The membership
is limited to one hundred.
At this afternoons session the following
papers were scheduled to be read: 1.-THE
Melting Point of a Simple Glass;" by
Arthur L. Day; Biographical Memoir Of
]. e. Holbrook," by Theodore Gill; Bio
graphical Memoir Of Matthew Carey Lea"
by George F. Barker: Biographical Me-
moir of Clarence King" by 8. F. Emmons;
Biographical Memoir of A. A. Could by
Jeffries Wyman: Biographical Memoir of
James e. Keller" by Charles S. Hastings;
1.-THE Diffusion Of Vapor into Nucleated
Air." by Carl Barus: Biographical Memoir
of Theodore Lyman" by H. p. Bowditch:
THE Nomenclature of the Topography Of
Bottom Of the Oceans" by Alexander
Agassiz.
Owing to the inability Of Prof. Henry r.
Osborn of Harvard to be present at the
meeting the reading Of interesting papers
on extinct dinosaurs and reptiles of the
cretaceous period has been cancelled. It is
possible, however. that the biographical
memoirs will simply be read by title. The
spring meeting will. 1t Is thought most
likely come to close with the afternoon
meeting today. The autumn meeting will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Foul Breath,
Catarrh, Headache

ARE BANISHED By DR.. AGNEw'S CATAR.
RIAL POWDER IT RELIEVES In 10 MIN
uTES.
r. A. Bottom, druggist, Cookshire. Que.. saysi
"For 20 years I suffered from Catarrh. My breath
was very offensive even to myself. tried every
thing which promised me q cure In almost all
instances had to proclaim them no good at all.
/ was Induced to try Dr.. Aenew's Catarrhal Pow.
der. got relief instantly after 6rst application.
1t cured me and / am free from al the e1Iscta
of it,"
Dr. Agnew's Ointment relieves ecssma In tay.
35e 49,
sid ny F. s uLIAMS. eth and = ~. -
a5aS.;.S oRi ,a-U0.s AIA I'll =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
FIELD DAY EXERCISES
INTERESTING SERIES OF EVENTS
AT FORT MYER.
Cavalry and Artillery Maneuvers Be-
gin at $50 O'Clock This After
noon-Relay Race.

The annual field day exercises of the
cavalry and artillery at Fort Myer, Va.
commenced this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
with a relay race, which was won by the
4th Field Battery's team. The exercises
were held on the main parade grounds be-
fore several thousand spectators. The first
event was run Off promptly. the battery
winning by q good margin. The members
Of the battery team were Privates Bratton,
LAMA, Rider and Bellows. The next
event. the tent-pegging exercise, had ten
entries. The course was 200 yards and the
pegs were placed thirty yards distant from
each other.
Ground in Good Condition.
The ground was in the best kind Of con-
dition for the exercises. The winds that
swept the cavalry plain during the early
part Of the week completely dried out the
turf and placed 1t in the best sort Of con-
dition for the maneuvers OF the troopers
and artillerymen The wide area was lined
with handsomely dressed men and women
long before the time for the exercises to
begin. The officers Of the army stationed
at Fort Myer, and number OF officers
from the War Department, were on hand
early in the day The crowd was kept back
from the drill field by a special guard
under the charge of the officer Of the day
and almost every condition was favorable
to an excellent drill. The I'd Cavalry Band
was stationed in one corner of the field,
and rendered an excellent program of mu-
sio before the contests were called.
The sky looked threatening right up to
the time for the calling OF the first event,
but this did not deter the people from
crowdtng to the fort by the hundreds. The
special trains run by the electric railroad
carried scores of people every ten min
utes after 1:30 o'clock. and when the hour
for the meeting arrived every available
point Of view was occupied.
The Prizes In Cash.
Tha rxixoa for &hn o,,arfs mara oil M Oh,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Big Cargo Of Opium.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 23.-The steamer
China has brought to this port one of the
largest shipments Of opium that has ever
come from the orient. It consisted of S15
cases, or SO. AS pounds, on which the duty
amounted to $500 400. The commercial
value of the opium is about 1854, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Title to Patent Vested.

Justice Gould. in Equity Court No. 2. to-
day decreed that the title to letters patent
665,S35 is in James NJ. Miller, as against
any and all claim. right, title or interest Of
the Columbia National Sand Dredging
Company and its officers. The court also
enjoined the dredging company and its off,
GERS from asserting any claim to the letters
patent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Forfeit Their Collateral.

Samuel NJ. McNett, who conducts a store
at 1901 LIST street northwest. was reported
in the Police Court today by representa-
tive Of the health department for selling
and offering for sale milk at his place of
business recently which did not come up to
the standard required by law. He for
feited s. collateral. as did also William J.
Downey Of 21st and X streets southeast,
who was reported for similar offense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
TRUCKERS Will FIGHT BACK.
Will Not Submit to Increased Railroad
Rates.

Special Dispatch ts The Evening ctar.
NORFOLK. Va, April 22.-The million
aire truckers Of Norfolk county consider
themselves more than a match for the
transportation companies in the war now
on between theu two over increased freight
rates. They have taken the matter up
through their organization. of which John
T. Griffin, president of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank. is chairman. IT, after ex-
hausting legal remedies. they are unable to
secure a repeal of the % per cent increase
in rates to the eastern markets, the truck
ers will probably put on steamship line
Of their own to New York. The Washing
ton and Bay Line steamship companies
have as yet notified shippers Of no increase
in rates,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23

Already 10000 walters have Joined tho
anti-tipping league in Hamburg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Muslin Underwear and
Children's Goods.

Soiled and Mussed Undergarments of Cam
brio, Nansook and Muslin, consisting of Gowns
Long and Short Skirts, Chemise, French Cor
set Covers, and Umbrella Drawers. Trimmed
with fine laces and embroideries. Former prices
up 10 91.o0 FOR ............... .6OC.
Odds and ends of Undergarments consisting Gowns
Long and Short Skirts Chemse Drawers
ers also Childrens Skirts Gowns and
Trimmed with lace and embroidery. Values up 1m,
'oc-or. O>Ss
Women's Drawers with hemstched ruffies yoke
bands; also owneck Corset Covers Women's
drens Aprons, Childrens Skirts and Corded E~
Waists Sold to &c. Friday. ............... uONs
Odd lot of Coutl, Batste Corsets medium
and short White, drab and black Straight front. OM~
Broken sizes. Sold 75c. Friday for. ASSs
10 Girls White Lawn and Bingham Dresses, in sailor
and waist styles Trimmed with lace embroidery and
pique. Sizes 5 to IL years What If they a 7Mc
trife soied? Worth to $149-for. IySs
Childrens White Pique Refers. with box pleated
back trimmed with embroidery: bretees shoulders
Sizes months to years Soiled Worth up to A0-
wv
IL Lawn ktmonas, worth 69c 100
69c Childrens Null Hats. ...................2 BIC.
Infants Slips Chidren's Skirts. .......... .15c
% Black Mercerized sateen Petticoats. sold up
No. 1or. 59c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23

Visiting Cards and Wedding In
vitations correctly engraved at
lowest prices. Leave orders at
Stationery Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Remnants of Linens.

Remnant lot of German Damask Napkins
full beached, dice patterns 10 inches square, with
fast sewage on both sides. Actually worth 69c
dozen, each. ......... 3Bc.
u dozen small Huck Towels, such as are used as
BARRIERS and dentists towels, full bleached, with
red borders and hemmed at the ends To go SC
A End Remnants of Bleached Table DAM
ask 2ia and 3-yd lengths; good patterns; 27f-
sells piece at 5Oc yd Remnants per yd ~ 10
% remnants of Table Padding ~ 3-yd. pieces
goods that sells from the piece from BIC to
69c yd 1-3 less than regular prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Odd Lots of Footwear.

Broken lines of Women's Lace and Button
Shoes, extension and close edge soes Kid and
patent leather. Only small sizes are left, but
women that can wear them get $2.oo and S.. so
values for Observation-Disclosures.
Women's Oxfords Juliets and Slippers odds and ends
culed regular stock. Soft plant kidskin
hand turn extension soes. Regular $125 to m&<.
values .>oSe
Womens Kid and Patent Leather Oxfords; kid and
patent tips plain French military Cuban and
common Few Julets in lot. Worth G OQD
500 W '10>
Odd lots Misses and Childrens Kid Oxfords and
Shoes; Kid Oxfords; sizes to 2 Regular MSC
800 values for
Boys Kid Calf Lace Shoes. solid leather;
also little mems satin calf shoes. Regular 81 y 2~
and s1.OO values for. W.
and Shoes worth &c., for PAIR
worth 81 90 and $l2o
Oxfords, in black white
,larens Boai-toe Shoes soes sizes badly
broken $1O0. use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Neckwear and Wells.

Yard lengths of newest style Veilings, black
with dot and gray mesh You won't find poor
STYLE or undesirable effect in the lot because only
the popular styles reach the remnant lists
Regular 23c. values for. ................ 1OC.
A several dozen Embroidered Turn
dainty needework. Worth SC. 9N/,
each but offered Friday to close out at...... O1Cs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Waists and Wrappers.

Four dozen White Lawn Waists, trimmed
with lace insertion and embroidery. Sizes up to
&C. Mussed and soiled from handling. Regular
soc. values for. Observation-Disclosures. Poo.
Fast Color Print Wrappers. in blue and
gray white Mostly large sizes from 3S to
Flounce skirts fancy trimmed Jokes and Sep
araely fitted waist Innings. Regular 81 90 values Sdr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
Day When Little Prices Rule
WOmen's Suits, Skirts and Sill
Waists-SmalI Lots.

Waists-Smala Lots.
Fine Handsome Custom Tailored Costumes of
finest imported Broadcloth Wolfe and Etanne:
sizes SO and 80 only deliberately embellished
with rich laces, fancy medalons, etc. All made
over silk. Regular price, $1,000 Friday
for ......::.......: $3.50
Eight Fine Black Etamne Skirts. hand
sSaS Rseasf S S vsass s S608
Fourteen Womens Tailored Suits. of
Fancy Examines and Broadcloh; Jackets lined
x yisSo sns sgs s fsa tailored Were S7o8
Twelve Light weight Tailored Jackets. of
Covert and oadcloth--odds
s regular steehsod regularly up to $1,000 Fri S7.98
Twenty-one White China Silk Waists. trimmed with
p ass s F fancy collar and cuffs S188
Eighteen Atwood Knickerbocker Walking Skirts
In white and black and white. Regu- CD m&
lar $500 values. Friday for. VAe>O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ss&saas

We are Washington agents for
the well-known May Manton Ba-
Ear Patterns. All Patterns, 10
cents.