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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
LUNACY PROCEEDINGS.
First Cases Tried Under the New
Law

The Commissioners Of the District OF Co
lumbia, through Attorney A. Leftwich Sin
clair. today instituted proceedings In the
Equity Court to determine the mental con-
dition of the following named persons. who
are alleged to be of unsound mind and UNIT
to be at large: Frederick Bode, Eliza j.
Orr, Mary E. Rhodes, Addie Conway, Mar
garet T. McIlveen and David Martin, il.
The petitions of the Commissioners were
presented to Justice Gould, In Equity Court
No. 2, who signed orders directing the clerk
to issue writs de lunatico inquirendo. au-
thorizing the marshal to summon jury to
inquire into the sanity of the parties men
toned. All Of the alleged lunatics are now
confined In the Government Hospital for the
Insane awaiting the result OF the inVestiga-
tons.
Hearings were in progress before mar
shal's jury in the room OF Criminal Court
No. 2, city hall, late this afternoon, In the
cases Of Oscar Hoffman, James Shottroff,
Robert J. Mason, Ada McKenney, Mary
McElroy, and Henry l.. Langsdale, all al
legged lunatics, proceedings against whom
were commenced by the Commissioners last
Tuesday. These are the first assignment
Of cases to be tried under the new lunacy
law. All Of the parties named were COM
mitted to the asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
CHARGE OF FORGERY.
Byron r. Lewis Alias d. A. Hayes,
Arraigned in Court.

Byron H. Lewis. alias d. A. Hayes, about
twenty-eight years old. who claims to be
resident of Jersey City. was taken into Gus
tody at the Pennsylvania station by De-
tectives Berman, Hewlett and Weldon Sat-
urday night because of the part he is al
legged to have taken In the passing of sew
eral worthless checks on hotel keepers In
this city during the last week.
Lewis was a guest at the Hotel oxford
during a part OF hast week, and It Is said
that Friday night he presented q check for
s25 on the Riggs Bank bearing the sigma
ture OF Frank S. Cannon, until recently
connected with tho Southern railroad.
When the check was sent to the bank II
was returned with the statement that II
was a forgery. and complaint was made to
the police which resulted in Lewis arrest.
In the meantime complaints came into po-
lice headquarters from other hotels saying
they also had been victimized by the Same
methods. It was found that Lewis had
stopped at the Hotel Johnson, from which
hotel he disappeared without settling for
his board and lodging for six days.
He p AIDED not guilty when arraigned in
the Police Court today on a charge of
forgery, waived a preliminary hearing and
was held under 81 900 bond by Judge Scott
to await action by the grand jury An ad-
dtional charge OF absconding from the
Hotel Johnson without paying his board
bill was lodged against Lewis, and he
elected to be tried by jury on that charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
NO GROUND FOR RUMoRs.
Some Of Those Affecting the Southern
Railway.


Officials OF the Southern railway in this
city believe there is absolutely no ground
for the persistent rumors that Samuel Spen-
Ger Is to relinquish the presidency OF the
Southern railway and is to be succeeded by
W. W. Finley, the second vice president
Mr.. Finley is at present on an extended tour
Of Europe In search Of health. and no
foundation to the runor can be located.
The satisfactory announcement was made
at the offices OF the Southern railway to-
day that there was absolutely nothing on
which to predict the removal OF the South
ern general offices from this city to Atlanta.
The company has gone to mucn expense
and great pains to construct model ofnces
in Its new building at 13th street and Penn
sylvania avenue in this city. and there is
no good reason for abandoning washington
as the general headquarters OF the road.
The resignation Of A. Gordon Jones. SUI
perintendent OF the Washington division Of
the Southern road. with heaoquarters at
Alexandria, became operative this morning
Superintendent Jones Is succeeded by A. w.
Choate OF Denver, COL, a nephew OF Am
bassador Choate. the diplomatic representa-
tive Of the United States to Great Britain
These changes In THE Operating depart
ment Of the Southern were made effective
today:
B. g. Falls Is appointed trainmaster Of
the Norfolk division. vice A. T. Como trans
ferred.
W. F. Anderson ia, appointed trainmaster
of the Danvtlie division. vice III. A. Will
Jams. transferred andspromoted.
G. r. Loyal is appointed superintendent
OF the Knoxville division. vice C. L. Ewing
resigned. 1:s~ al
A Ramseur Is appointed superintendent
Of the Asheville division, NICE G. r. Loyal.
transferred. a13
II. A. Williams Is appointed superfntend-
ent OF the Norfolk division. vice A. Ram
seur, transferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
THE FILTRATION PLANT.
Senator Penrose Confers With Score
tary Root Regarding Contracts.

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania had a
short conference with Secretary Root at
the War Department today in regard to the
matter of the award of contracts for the
construction of the District filtration plant
and the Secretary promised to give him q
hearing on the merits OF the question be-
fore taking final action.
Senator Penrose Is acting in the interest
Of Harmer & Quinn, the Philadelphia con-
tractors. whose bid for the work as a
whole was the lowest one received at the
second or last competition. Gen. Gillespie
and the officers of the Engineer Corps to
whom the matter was referred recommend
ed the subdivision of the work among sew
eral contractors nearly all Of whom be-
long in this city, on the ground that the
work can thus be performed at less expense
and more expeditiously.
1t Is probable that Senator Penrose will
be heard tomorrow or next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Slippers Made Of Paper.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Some of the European hotels are intro
ducing a novelty by furnishing each guest
ON his arrival with a pair OF paper slippers.
and the plan is expected to contribute
largely toward the cleanliness Of the hos
telries. The slippers are cheap. They are
made wholly OF paper. The soles are OF
pasteboard and the rest Is made of white
or brown paper, stitched with heavy cotton
to prevent tearing. There are various quail
tiles. The most expensive Is made or an
extra good quality OF white paper. The
cheapest is made OF common brown straw
paper. These paper slippers are 90 cheap
that new ones can be furnished to each
guest. An attempt Is being made also to
introduce them In hospitals ana public In
situations, as they would add much to
cleanliness and form another preventive Of
cenfagfon. since each pair could be thrown
away or destroyed as soon as the wearer
hns done with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Death of 2. WI. Cromwell.

z. w. Cromwell, for fifty years resi-
dent Of Washington. died at his home. 1914
v street northwest. Saturday OF pnenmo-
MIA. Mr.. Cromwell cams to Washington
In 1853. at which time he Immediately be-
came identified with the drug interests or
the city. associating himself with the late
John Marin. and subsequently hecomfng a
member OF the firm OF Stott, Cromwell &
Co. for years located On Pennsylvania ave-
nue. Hts Illness was bat brief. dating from
Monday night of this week
The deceased was largely identified with
the Masonic fraternity, being member OF
Lafayette Lodge. Eureka Chapter. and
washington Commandsry, Knights Tenn
plar. He leaves wife and .aree children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
DIR. Stafford on Richard III.

The new lecture by DR.. Stafford on Rich
ard ILL.," to be given at the Lafayette The
ater March 28. Is looked forward to with
Keen anticipation by the public. This IL
one OF the poets greatest productions and
Will AFFORD a theme for Dr. Stafford's WELL
known ability. The principal Character,
Richard. has been the object OF profound
study and those who have followed DIR.
6tafford's lectures on the other Shapes
pearan plays win be anxious to hear his
treatment o. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
years: George Phoenix. colored, assault

years: George Phoenix, colored, assault
with dangerous weapon, two years: VIM.
johnson, colored, housebrealNing and lar
ceny, eighteen months; Joseph Mason, col
ored HOUSEKEEPING, two years and six
months: George Mcpherson, colored same.
three years: Henry Schols. colored, receive
ing stolen property. two years; Charles H.
Jones. alias Watson, colored. robbery, two
years; Walter Brown, alias Johnson, COL
ored larceny, two years; Rosie Briscoe.
colored. same, three years, and Lizzie TIL
man, colored, same. eighteen months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Naval Battalion,s Cruise.

The Naval Battalion. D. c. n. c.. at 9
O'Clock last evening completed a tour OF
duty aboard the battalion's vessels. the
Fern and Oneida, that began Saturday
evening The program referred to in The
Star Saturday was carried out. 1t included
instruction In getting the Oneida under way
and in making landings at the wharf.
Nothing in the way of a cruise was at
tempted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Justice Days Condition Improves.

Encouraging reports continue to come
from the bedside of Justice William r. Day
Of the United States Supreme Court, who
is Ill OF pneumonia at hts rooms In the Ar
lington Hotel in this city. The bulletins
issued today stated that Justice Day spent
q most comfortable night. that no com
plicatfons had set In, and his condition a.
improved IN every way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Prisoners Conveyed to Trenton.

The following. recently sentenced In the
local criminal courts, left this city under
guard at noon today for Trenton, N. J.,
where they wsI serve their terms in the
New Jersey state prison: Harry A. Bar
rows. white. formerly disbursing clerk of
the census ONCE. reimbursement and larceny,
three years; George L. Grant. ce1ored, as
sauit with dangerous weapon. three years;
Henry Jordan. colored. housenreakinG, two
years; Buddy Nelson. oolored. same, two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Held on Charge Of Highway Robbery

William Groomes and John Jones, cDlored,
were held In the Police Court today under
$2.000 bonds each by Judge Scott to await
action by the grand jury on charge of
highway robbery The men are accused OF
having held up Stephen g. Haight, a heroic
driver. near 10th and G streets northwest
Friday night about Ii o'clock and relieved
him OF 50 in money and car tickets valued
at s.. They deny the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Letter Carriers Relief Association.

The annual report OF the Letter Carriers'
Relief Association Of this city shows that
organization to be in dourishing condi-
ton. The receipts for the year were 81, =
o6012 and the expenditures were 81, AZ. Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
decisions Expectsd Tomorrow.

The decision OF Justice Anderson. "a
Criminal Court No. 1, in connection with
the motions In arrest of Judgment and for
q new trial In the case Of Benjamin G. Hi.
convicted Of the murder OF his wife, Carrie
Theoda Hdli. wsii be announced tomorrow
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
gross earnings per mile are 30 per cent
more than any Of Its transcontinental

rlVdlS. o.. -,
when a comparison Is made between the
operating expenses Of the Southern PACING
company which are 65.95; Union PACING
5Og2; Atchison. 57.34: Northern PACING.
81 A. and Great Northern. 1927. the con-
clusion Is irresistible that either the al
fairs Of this company have been grossly
mimanaged or that. under the gulse OF
this exceedingly high ratio OF operating ek-
penses, there has been concealed the ols-
bursement Of other large sums or money
for betterments and improvements.
THE operating expenses should certalniy
not have been over 60 per cent, and at this
ratio the company is earning over D per
cent, without counting its income from
various investments.
Call for Proxies.
1--WE therefore ask you to sign the IN
closed proxy for your stock and return 1t TO
US; and II you own any stock not standing
in your name on the books OF the company,
kindly order 1t to be transferred immediate
ly, and unite with US and other stockhold-
ers to right great wrong against minority
interest We are confident that II the
stockholders other than the Union Paciiic
railroad stand together a change will be
effected In the policy Of this company.
through management honest, experienced
and efficient, and one devoted solely to the
interests Of the Southern Pacific company.
The outcome of this interesting situation
Is one Of intense interest to the investments
public Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

Justice Gould. In Equity Court No. 2. to-
day signed a decree granting Josephine
Mfzabeth Hannah a divorce from James
Hannah. ON the ground OF desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

A dispatch from Manila says there - q
possibility that the negotiations for the
purchase OF the fr1Rr lands ~ he govern-
ment may tan becauDe ok the excessive
prices asked by the religious orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

1t pays to read the want columns OF The
Star. Hundreds Of situations are taiaed
through them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION.
Investigating the Destruction of Build
 ing in New Hartford.

Winsted, April 21.-An investigation was begun to-day by w. c, Woodruff of the cause of the explosion which led to the burning of his store and three story business block in New Hartford last night. Mir Woodruff and his book keeper had left the store only a short time before the people ill the New Hartford house, which adjoins the Woodruff building, heard all explosion and saw flames in the building. The owner of the building is at loss to ac- count for the explosion, as he had no knowledge of the presence of any ey- plosiyes.
 The fire which started apparently on the first floor of the structure com pletely gutted that part and destroyed the general stock of goods valued at from $15,O00 to $18,000. The second floor, which was occupied by MT Woodruff and by William McAlpin, q clothier, was considerably burned. and the third floor was wet down, all the contents of these floors being damaged by smoke and water. The hotel es- capped with little damage. though at one time in danger of destruction. The total loss, which is estimated at ESQ., 900. is partly covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
TURNED THE HOSE ON CRAZY MAN.
VOTING IN THE ELM CITY.
Heavy Vote Cast Before Eight
 O'clock This Morning.

New Haven, April 21.-Voting at the city election to-day began briskly when the polling places were opened for business this morning, both sides making an effort to get a large early vote. In the republican wards one third of the vote had been cast by S o'clock and the vote Ill the democratic wards was heavy also. Balloting con- tinued active throughout the forenoon, Ia feature of it being the extensive use of pasters, presumably for the heads of the tickets.
 The mayor and other city officers controller, city clerk, treasurer, sher- if, collector of taxes, etc-are to be elected to-day, as are also the six al- dermen-at-l large, the seven aldermen of the even numbered wards, and the selectmen, town clerk and grand jul TOTS. For the first time in several years the license question is being voted on.
 The three candidates for the head of the ticket, for mayor, are Mayor John Studley, republican; Thomas I. Kinney, democrat; Ernest I. 0atley, socialist labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
BOY KILLED HIS FATHER.
Struck Him Three Times On the
 Head With An Axe

The Boy Says His Father Was Abus-
 ing His Mother-The Woman Is in
 Shattered Condition After Yester-
 days Experience With Her Illus y band.
 Clinton, Mass, April 21.-Walter Smith, who last night assaulted his father with an axe, and who afterward surrendered to the police, to-day offered a plea of guilty to the charge of mur- der in the district court, the father hay- ing died during the nlgnt. The judge decided as the defendant's age WAS only It that he came within the juven- ile session of the court, and Smith was held without bail for a hearing next Monday.
 The father died at 3:30 this morning, and the assault took place at s o'clock last night. Three blows with an axe on the farther's head served to fracture the skull and render him unconscious, in which condition he died. After com- mitting the deed the son wentfto police headquarters and gave himself up. He stated that his father was drinking and was abusing the boys mother. He ex- pressed no regret for the crime he com mitted. He did not know that his father was dead until told of it in the court this morning.
 Mrs Smith is in shattered and nervous state caused by her experi- ences with her husband yesterday. She was in such condition this morning that it was decided not to Inform her of her husbands death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
FELL FROM A TRAIN
Waterbury Man Injured on Way to
 Bridgeport.


 Ansonia, April Propped up be- hind stone to protect him from the wind, with deep wound in his head, two ribs broken, and his body badly confused was the condition in which a Mneman named White found Michael Harrington of 1O5 Baldwin street, Wa terbury, this afternoon, two miles be- low Derby. Harrington said he left Waterbury last night and walked to Naugatuck, there he boarded a train for Bridgeport. While rounding a curve at HBob's Rock" he was thrown from the car, rendered un- conscious, and lay where he fell all night. This morning he dragged himself to where he was found by the lineman Later he was taken on a steam launch to Derby. He told where he belonged and the Waterbury authorities were notified to come and take charge of the man, as he claimed to be voter of that town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
MITCHELL IS WAITING.

tWilkesbarre, Pa, April 21.Presldent Mitchell had nothing to say early to- day about the Philadelphia & Read ing lockout He eays he is waiting further particulars. President Fahey of the Ninth district says the men have been accustomed to work eight hours on Saturday since 1858 and he believes that they may continue to do so in accordance with the findings of the strike commission. The district board members and President Mitch ell went into session again this morn inU f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
SPECIAL SESSION ro.pAY.

Hartford, April 21.-Fifty members of the farmers association held a spe- cia1 session at 11:3O to-day to agree upon what action should be taken when the proposed amendment to the consti- tuition changing the representation in the house came mp for action. A llnan- imous vote was passed binding the members of the association against any and every change in the constitu- tion which may be proposed, and to se- cure the continuance of the present system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
Many Ready to Help Macedonia.

ROME, April Ricciotti Garibal- di, leader of the Italian volunteers in Greece during the war with Turkey, has received letters from almost every country in the world from men who volunteer to join his expedition to free Macedonia from Turkey. These offers include the formation of battalion of yeomanry and cavalry in South Afri- ca. Many offers to volunteer have been received from the United States. Pro- posals of assistance have also been re- ceived. The latter include an enthusi- astic letter from Countess Hortense de Nicelai. vice president of the Pennsyl- vania Women's International Alliance For Peace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
Amer,csn Nfiwwi6sns Inn Africa

LONDON, April 21.-The Congrega- tional union held mass meeting in Memorial hall to welcome the Revs D. l.. Strong of Boston, J. A. Wilder and c. N. Ranson, the members of the dele gation to South Africa from the Ameri- can board of missions, who sail next Saturday. All the speakers expressed confidence in the future of the natives of South Africa under British rule and paid tributes to the work of the Ameri- can missions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
prl,elaaaont .Is.. Arnana tl,n eaezaern.

CINNABAR, Mont. April 21.--Presi- dent Roosevelt has about completed his tour of the Yellowstone park. Tester day he was at Fire Hole geyser basin. Today ha returned to the Norris gey- ser basin and will so from there to the Grand canyon, where tho Upper and Lower falls are situated. He ex- poets to return to the post headqunr- ters tomorrow and will remain in that vicinity until Friday afternoon, when he will resume his trip. The members of tho presidents party, who have been living on the train at Cinnabar since April 8, will probably join tho presi. dent in the park Thursday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
ANOTHER VANDERBILT WEDDING
w. HI. Vanderbilt to Marry . Charm
 ing Ameriunm Widow.

w 1As v VkAnOEEDA&h VO M4GTy & Om@Tm1@
 in@ Amerionm Widow.
 PARIS, April 21.--It is reported in the American colony here that William K. Vanderbilt, Sr., will marry within a few days Mrs. Lewis Morris Ruther- ford, daughter of Oliver Hartman, Sr., of New York city.
 The wedding, it is said, will be quiet. There is some doubt as to where it will be celebrated, but 1t is believed that London has been chosen for the event.
 MT. Vanderbilt's intentions with re- spect to Mrs. Rutherford, who is con- sidered a beauty, have been an open secret for long time.
 The American multimillionaire's de votion to his charming countrywoman was so marked as to attract general at tention, and it was freely declared that the widow of Lewis Rutherford was deeply in love with MT. Vanderbilt.
 Mrs. Rutherfords husband died two years ago of paralysis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
MAY PAY DIvDENDe.
Northern Securities Company win,
 Slight Point.

NOFtmeFm SecuFAtAGs CompAmy wins
 q Slight Point.
 ST. PAUL, Minn., April 21.-Judge Walter H. Sanborn of the United States circuit court has granted an or der suspending the decree of the cir- cMt court of appeals in the case of the United States versus the Northern Se- curities company to the extent of per mitting the Northern Pacific and Great Northern companies to pay their divi- dends to the Securities company pend- ing the result of it's appeal to the su- preme court.
 After the application for modification of the federal court decision in the merger case the attorneys for the Northern Securities company filed an appeal from the original decision, and the case now goes to the United States supreme court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
warsant. For Uaatsa states omoer

waEgamts For UnataA Bs@tes Ofnoers.
 SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. April 21.- Chief Hood of the internal revenue de- pertinent has sworn out warrants be- fore justice of the peace for the ar rest of Captain Andrew Dunlap, U. 8. N., commandant of the naval station here; Commander c, w, Mentz, U. s. N.; P. v. Mohun, paymaster, U. s. N., and Robert Giles for bringing in liq- uors from the island of St. Thomas on fhe lighthouse tender Laurel on Dec. 4, 1902, without paying the duty thereon, Giles has appeared and was held under ei,o00 bond for trial before tEe insuiar district court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
WANT RAILWAY CHARTERS

Hartford, Ayril 21.-Two applica- tfons for new electric railway charters were withdrawn through the report of the railroad committee in the senate to- day. One of these was introduced by David Corey for road between New Haven and Wallingford and the other was by A. l.. Potter and others for a road between Norwich and Middle town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
HIS FORTUNE TIC TEsT7rr..

New York, April 21.--F. R. s. Don0s van, $. J., who is preparing for the priesthood Joodstock, Md. has made a gift to the Jesuit order. of his fortune of $150.000. He had previously given large sums for charitable purposes especially to mission work among the Maryland negroes.