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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

found In his pocket after the crime,
was shown to him. and he said as
well as he could remember she gave
II to him at the dance on the proceed
ing Saturday night.
Spencer identified as his property
the revolver used In the shooting. He
remembered leaving the revolver at
the Hoffman house the night he came
TO town and told them TO keep IL un-
til ne called because he did not want
to be bothered with II. He remem-
bered having got the revolver from
the Hoffman house on Sunday eve
ming because he was going home the
next day.
RELATIONS WITH rIANcEE.
Spencer returned TO the relations
with his fianoee. Miss Mullen. and
said he wrote TO her and heard from
her about once a week. He wrote
regularly to his mother once or twice
week, and had contributed about
$40 per month TO his mothers sup
port. and that he sent his mother
SIC while working at Davenport's:
that he had psver had any trouble
with Any niepSsr Of hts family.
|ss.sss sseA1 s&fSa n x,axuznA, .-~.,,
Nh Harnhardt. for the state. took
the witness. m answer to his ques-
tionins spencer said;
Il CONT Know why / didn't 70 home
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

BERLIN. May 2s.--The Tageblatt
reports an outbreak of rebellion in
the Russian province or Voronesh.
Ten thousand insurgents are under
arms and a big army has been sent
to suppress them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

Glencove, L.. LIN the yacht trials
today the Reliance beat the Columbia
8 minutes and 81 seconds. The Con-
stitution had an accident.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

Paris.-Paul Blouet. the author and
journalist. widely known as Max
ORell," was buried today at Avan-
ches. But few were present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

as soon as I was discharged at DAY.
exports. / was drinking with the
boys that night / do not know why
continued drinking II intended to
go home. l couldn't neip It. used
up all OF my money by some time
Sunday night. l had a half dollar or
quarter in the Snowshoe that night
10 go home on. Whether l got more
money or not l don't remember. l
sent telegram to a brother-in-law in
Portlsnd, / sent the telegram about
midnight. Mr.. Gay In the Snowshoe
saloon gave me some money.
I'm speaking to Ella Mundt usual
ly called her Miss Mundt. "
Jack Wilmot was the first witness
called for the defense and gave ex-
pert testimony as to the effect of alb
sinthe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28
RELATIVES TESTIFY.

spencer's half-brother, William
Macy OF walla walla, was the FIRST
witness called and said he knew moth
ing of counsel being employed until
the middle of April.
John Macy. half-brothar Of Spen-
Ger. was called. He said he saw
Ispsnese Aaz1he-hs6pital the -nsx& night
after the murder. He did not know
me. Neither ala no know me the next
morning. This evidence closed the
case FOR the defense.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-28

In the last year or so 1 had drunk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Conferred With Mr.. Gates

James Hopkins. OF St Louis, In q
guest at the New Willard. He 10 a
friend Of John w. Gates. the head Of
the American Steel and Wire Company.
and met that capitalist here yesterday
by appointment. Mr. Oates was on his
way North from Florida. where he had
been for several weeks for his annual
rest On his WAY to Washington. he
stopped at Norfolk and inspected the
railroad terminals there in which he Is
financially interested. Mr.. Hopkins Is
Interested with Mr.. Gates in many West
ern ventures. and the two held a long
conference at tho New willard TO dis
cuss matters in which both are inter
ested. Mr. Hopkins declined to discuss
with The Times reporter any matters
that were considered. but said there
was nothing taken Up that has not been
fully exploited IN the newspapers MI.
Hopkins IS a man of retiring dispo-
sitIon. and is considered one OF Mr..
Gates closest friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

ter for New York paper. II waa two
years ago when the Bluefeld food oc-
CURED. I received a message from a
New York paper asking for informa-
ton ! was at Roanoke at the time
and my Information was meager. How
ever, not thinking about what might
happen. wired an answer Immediately.
Imagine my surprise the next day to
pick up that paper and see my message
reproduced on the first page with
my name attached to it. The type used
seemed TO me fully two feet in height
and felt that every man in the country
would look at that and wonder when
1 became so prominent in a newspaper
way. l have found out since then that
the newspaper men are true blue. and
II you understand them and treat them
properly you can always depend upon
them. l am too much interested in my
Official duties to tell you any gossip
about Virginia, but tho railroad business
was never better than II is now. or
course. the Norfolk and Western is do
ing a big business and really has more
business at this time than 1t can
handle"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
RICH WOMAN CAUGHT
WHILE PILFERING GOODS
Had Plenty of Money in Purse and
Wore Costly Diamonds.

PHILADELPHIA. March 21.-Gradual-
L. more is being learned regarding the
identity Of a stylishly dressed woman
who was arresied few days ago at a
Market street department store on the
charge OF shoplifting- When arrested
she gave her name as Mrs. John Allen,
o. DuvaI Street, Germantown. but it was
discovered that both the name and ad-
dress were fictitious. and she escaped
appearing in the police court for hear
ing on the plea that she was i'll.
The woman. il was learned. is the
wife OF a prominent New York business
man who also has interests here. and she
vas visiting relatives in this city on
che day OF her arrest. Her alleged pill
eGing. which was trivial. is attributed
% the condition in which she was when
C. went 90 the store.
q. Temptation through poverty does not
figure in the case. as she had over $40 in
her pockets. and besides was wearing
diamonds reported to be worth $1,000.
The woman only spent an hour in a cell
before she was released on bail fur
nished by an attorney who looks after
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

her husbands legal interests in this
city. and the following day. when she
was TO have been arraigned in the cen
trail station. the lawyer appeared and
said she was confined 20 her home from
nervous prostration. and asked that the
hearing be continued until next Wednes-
day. which was done.
Since her arrest everything possible
has been done to keep the woman's iden-
tity n secret. and II is doubtful whether
her proper name will become publicly
known. as II was stated yesterday that
the prosecution against her had been
Withdrawn and that she had returned 10
her home in New York II is not prob
able that che will be compelled to ap-
pear in court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Church Services.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, March IL
AIexandrians have been always a
church going community. and from the
time the city was first laid out its pub
lie places Of worship have been well
filled on Sundays. Tomorrow Will be no
exception to the rule.
At Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
there will be holy communion at 7-lS
a. N. and services at IL a. N. and 80
D. N. At the night service the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Gibson will confirm a large num-
Der of candidates.
At the Methodist Protestant Church
az the morning service the Rev. +. T.
Little. d. D, president OF the Methodist
Protestant Conference Of Maryland, will
preach. At Gas p. m at the same
church there will be q meeting OF the
Christian EndeavOr Society.
At the Railroad Reading Room at 4
o'clock IN the afternoon services will be
conducted and sermon preached by the
Rev. J. P. Stump. OF the Methodist Epis-
copaI Church. South. here. Special
music will be rendered by T. C. Hill at
this service.
At St. Mary's Catholic Church the Rev
John J. Kelly will deliver the sermon al
the vesper service at 1880 ?. m. and
these services will close by benediction
OF the Most Blessed Sacrament.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Not Talking Politics.

David r. Francis. of st. Louis, com
missioner for the ST. Louis Exposition.
was in Washington for few hours yes
terday on his way home from n trip 10
Europe IN the interests OF the great ex-
position. While here he was registered
al the Arlington. where he met several
OF his political friends and talked with
+. V. De Graw. the local representative
OF the exposition press bureau. Mr..
Francis called at the State Department
and conferred at some length with Sec
rotary Hay and Assistant Secretary
Lcomis. Mr. Francis denied himself to
newspaper interviewers except to say
no was moro than gratiAed with his trip
abroad and 20 express the opinion that
he was positive the trip meant much for
tho foreign success of the fair. To a
reporter for The Times he said: 81 was
received every place with much con-
stleration. and every royal parsonage
visited manifested unusual interest IN
the exposition. l do not care to discuss
politics at this time, for 1 have not had
time to think OF being a candidate for
the Presidency. In fact. 1 prefer you
would say nothing about that at this
time may be in Washington again
soon and have more TO say along that
line At the present such talk sounds
foolish"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Expects to Get Contract.

Edward Renau. OF Cincinnati. Ohio. is
n guest at the Raleigh He represents
a manufacturing firm OF that city that
provides for the mail carriers the ma
Jority OF their uniforms and is in Wash
inEton at this time to attend TO the sale
OF summer uniforms TO the mail car
riers OF the city. He said last night
II spend nfty weeks OF the year trav-
cling over the country selling mail car
riers uniforms. Just arrived here from
New York. where I obtained a contract
for l 200 summer uniforms for the car
riers there The Postof1ce Department
will award the contract for this city
Monday. and have every reason TO
think I will get IL. The rural carriers
do not wear a uniform at this time. but
81 viii not be long until every carrier
OF mail In the United States viii be re-
quired to do so. Cincinnati Is now in
tcrested in the great municipal fight.
There are two splendid candidates for
mayor. and It matters not which one
wins. the city will be placed in the hands
OF a competent man"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

from his post. and at last decent rea-
son has appeared.
When Yuan Shih KAT, the famous gen
eraI. who poses for the progressive and
popular man with the powers, ard pri-
vately keeps a spare ace up his sleeve
passed through Nanking. he was given a
splendid banquet by the Viceroy Chang
In the middle Of dinner. just. rumor says.
as Yuan was about TO open up an i'm
portant dynastic discussion. which was
the real object Of his visit, old Chang
Chih Tung fell asleep. Yuan purpled
with fury az what he was pleased to re
gard as an insult. and ordered the old
gentleman walked at once But nobody
would disturb him. though his officials
made profuse apologies.
Their master. they said. had been
much worried by public business. His
responsibilities often prevented him
from sleeping at night He was accus-
toned frequently to work until daylight
and 20 snatch rest when he could.
Therefore they might not wake him.
Whereupon Yuan shih Kal. in a pet,
stalked out OF the hall, the banquet
broke I'D. and poor old Chang finished
his untimely nap in comfort Yuan
poured into the susceptible ear OF the
empress dowager the story OF the slight
he had received Wherefore the fate 4
the venerable viceroy hangs IN the bal
ance
Yet, whatever reward the court metes
! out 10 him, whether he is degraded 10
/ satisfy the within Of the man who in his
turn must make a target for the slings
and arrows of outrageous fortune" or
whether by his past excelIencies he es-
/ capes Official ruin. his bygone services
20 the state remain bright and shining
Chang Chih Tung is the man who has
organized a model province; who has
drilled the best troops and the most
( efficient police; who has stolen least
I public money Though some people say
/ his accounts could never be taken ovei
/ by another man.
He and his colleague. LIu Kun Tih
/ together kept the Yaugtse valley il
/ leash during violent 1900. and the sam'
( partnership gained China her manifold
( ADVANTAGES IN the British Commercial
| treaty They stood against Sir jane
{ Mackay-a Scotchman. aud an eE
I ira obstinate one at that. They stoO,
I firm against him, and they were no
I bHllied. which Is more than any othe
TWO men who came in contact with hin
] can say.
When every argument failed. whel
I vituperatIon OF derisiOn threaten
ed. Chang Chih Tung quietly went q
sleep. The bursting OF a soda siphol
would not have walked him Opportunit,
Z makes some men great. but some grea
men force opportunity. Who can den,
that the old vicerOy is great?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Senators Return

Senator Reed Smoot. OF Utah. and
Senator W J. Stone of Missouri, left
Washington last night for their respec-
tive homes Mr. SmOot went by way
OF New York. where he will remain for
two or three days. looking after bust
ness matters. Before he departed. he
said: 4 expect to bring my family 70
Washington in the fall. and will take
a house IL one suitable can be found.
I anticipate no trouble concerning my
seat. and think the contest Will be ami
cably settled. will not be in Washing
ton any time this summer. but will ar
rive early in the fall"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
THE SUCCESSOR OF
Ii HUNG CHANG

Q tNCE the death OF Ii Hung Chang
y the most interesting man in China
is undeniably Chang Chih Tung. says the
"Argonaut." In the FIRST place, his fame
is probably due to the fact that he has
in his gift such large number OF silk
lined positions. Power always commands
enthusiasm, IL not respect But further.
this mans individual character forces
attention because II IS said TO be siren
uOus'-a rare happening among Chinese
oficials-and honest, OF comparatively
so. Chang Chih Tung is said to possess
three qualities. initiative. energy and
persuasiveness-whic IL he were a
commercial traveller. would make him Of
3nestimable value 20 enterprising firms
More than siNty-hve years old, small.
lean and delicate looking. he is stiIl able
TO do an amount OF work which the ma
jority Of young men would bslk at No
later than a week ago he gave fresh
proof Of his wonderful endurance and
vIEor. The anxiety and labor OF the com
mercial treaty with Sir James Mscksy
was no sooner oyer than he turned his
attention 10 the military coileEe at Nan
king. founded by Liu Kun YIN. and or
parades. The college instructors. like
the other foreigners who have come in
contact with him. were surprised at his
thcroughness. The old viceroy insisted
on seeing every detail for himself.
During the night before the biggest
parade was 20 take place heavy fall OF
snow made the ground almost impassa-
BILE. The following morning the Their
nometer still stood below the freezing
point. Chang Chin Tung sent word TO
the instructors Of the college that If the
would be satisfied TO change the review
into an indoor examination However
at the same time. he gave them 10 IN
derstand that the cold was healthy.
Naturally. the review went on. tent
had been erected for Chang Chih Tung
but he refused to 90 under shelter. say
ing that what was AT for his students
was at FOR him. From a. m. TIL / ,. m.
the old man trudged over the wet. cold
ground. directing. criticising. superin-
| tending His why. alert figure. dressed
in the superb, long sable coat which Z
Chinese nobleman invariably wears IL
( winter. was 10 be seen everywhere
/ Nothing was taken for granted. or on
/ the information OF his subOrdiuates
I Chang Chih TIng knows his OWL
| countrymen too well 70 trust them
Whether this exceeding earnestness OF
purpose finds favor in court circles IS
doubtful. In fact. high Chinese officials
declare that the Pekin party has for
some time been patiently waiting an eX-
! cuse TO remove its too-zealous colleague
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Kite-Flying Boy Hurt.

While flying a kite from the top OF a
shed in the rear Of HIS fathers dwelling
in Duke Street, between Alfred and Co
lumhus Streets. yesterday evening. De
pew. the little son OF Thomas Chauncey
fell TO the ground and was seriously
hurt. One arm was broken. some teeth
broken on. his face cut, and one eye
injured by the fall. The boy was un-
conscious when picked up. but under
the attention Of a physician recovered
consciousness and is tonight resting
quietly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

guardian ad Item Of infant defendan,
Mary f Smoot. and allowing pIaintiff
to amend her bill.
Thomas J. Johnson was appointed ad-
ministrator OF the estate OF Thomas NJ
johnson. deceased.
Court adjourned until April l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
In the Circuit Court.

In the circuit court. Judge q. E NiCoi
presiding. the following cases were to-
day disposed of.
W. A. Smoot * Co. We. CuviIlier & Co.
James Patterson asked leave 10 hle a
petition claiming priority for a part
OF money due. petition denied
Ella Rose Smoot VS.. Frances p Smoot.
decree appointing john NJ. Johnson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
A ToUCH oF IRELAND In sPAIN.

Whom I was At Malaga the lighthouse
was out of order. and some Americans
had complained officially that their
shipping interests were being damaged.
No answer was received for two years.
Then i- was declared that Il was the
fault OF the earthquake which had taken
place many years previously Finally.
the light was put out altogether. be
cause 10 intcrfered with the fireworks.
8Vhen pair OF boots ! had ordered Gid
not o. ana I complained TO the maker.
he arrived Indignantly 20 protest They
ar here" he said. proddinE my tender
toe. and they ht there" another prod &:
you cannot expect them 20 CT every
where all az nce-''-Blackwood's Maya
zine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Real Estate Transactions.

Frank Walker has bought house and
lot on the west side OF Lee Street be-
tween jefferson and Franklin Streets.
from S. G. Brent and j. NJ Johnson
commissioners. for $155.
DR.. J. NJ. Hopkins has bought house
and lot on the west side of Columbus
Street. between oronoco and Princess
Streets. from Elizabeth Y. Steiner and
husband for g.. 300
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Negro Assaults Bow

An unknown negro assaulted Harry ShepPe-d,
aged fifteen years. q 1913 X Street southeast.
last night on Virginia Avenue southeast, near
Tenth Street The boy was rendered uncon-
scfous by a blow, but recovered in short
time and proceeded % his home without as
sis-auce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

Post F. Travellers Protective Asso-
citation. held a regular monthly meeting
at the rooms OF the Business Men s
League. corner OF King and Washington
Streets. tonight. and transacted routine
business. This organization has a large
membership. and Post F is one OF the
banner posts IN the State % Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
w. B. Bevill Here.

W. B. i3etilI. OF Roanoke. Va. is a
guest at the Raleigh He is general
passenger agent OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad and has been with
that line for several years. He said
last night: Whenever I talk TO a news
paper man I think OF the peculiar posi-
tion in which I was placed by a repOr-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Will Attempt Reorganization.

At the Young Mems sodality Lyceum
next Monday night an effort viii be made
70 reorganize the Young Mems Sodoli:y
from which the lyceum first started. on
that night an address viii he delivered
By the Rev. John j. Kelly. the new as
sistant Of ST. Marys Church. 20 the
members OF the lycoum and their friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Benefit Entertainment.

on next Tuesday night the Ithaca Con
servGtOry OF Music will give an enter
tainment al the Alexandria Opera House
for the benefit Of the Baptist Church
Sunday school OF this city The enter
tainment promises 10 be worth attend
ing. and pleasant evening is autici-
pated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
operetta Again Produced.

The performance of the operctta. al
ice IN Wonderland was repeated this
afternoon at the Grand opera House
here before a large and appreciative
audience. A neat sum viii be realized
for the public school library fund.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
The President
A Slave to Catarrh.

DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
Relieves in 10 Minutes.
D. T Sample. President OF Samples
Installment Company, Washington pa
writes: For years | was afflicted with
Chronic CatarTh. Remedies and treat
ment by specialists only gave me tenn
pOrary relief until l was induced TO use
Dr.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. II gave
almost instant relief
Nerves. Heart and Blood. s
Sold BY F. R Richardson & Co. Penn
sylvania Avenue and Third Street, north
west
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Struck BY a Car.

Ross Nichols, a soldier II the Washington
Barracks. WAS struck BY car on -Four and a-haIf
Street last night, sustaining cut - the scalp
and bruises about the face He was taken %
the Emergency Hospital, where II WIS learned
that be was suffering also from shock Ills Con-
dftioa is nOs serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
The Road to Health

is not shown on the map OF the City, but every
body with a troubled digestion can ind it by
using Dr. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills. Price IS
cents
White wrapper If constpated. Yellow il
bowels arc regular.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

Mrs. Jones. the wife OF James L. Jones
a well-known Alexandria carpenter. died
az her home on Queen Street. between
Patrick and Henry Streets. early this
morning She leaves eight children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
CHARGED With Fmbezzjemen+

Charles Walker. negro. was arrested last
evening on charge ~ eubezzleme1t, preferred
by Isaac Rsy. -Her negro, Who vas the
prisoners parrue. - grocery business az Hills
dale until recen The complainant SAYS
Walker stole SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

Largest, Most Exquisite violets
At ShafTer's Fourteenth and !. III Pa ave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22

a train OF coal GERS became rIuu1an-
ageabie az the New York Avenue
freight yards late Friday night. and col
ided with shifting engine. william
Alternately. the engineer. was slightly
Injured about the knee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
EsTAR LIsHEp 1920.

W. 5. TAPPAN, Opticisn and Jeweler. COZ
9th ST.. NV, one door above +. Watches,
Clocks, and Jewelry repaired and warranted TO
give satisfaction Old gold and silver bought
for cash
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Who SAYS Life Insurance

COSTS A GREAT DEAL?
Let Us surprise you with some figures for an
up to date Life policy issued by the Travellers
Insurance Company, OF Hartford Conn. THE
FRANK Fl THOMAS Co. Agents, Wyatt Bldg.
ulehl, Su,52t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Goldfish for Everybody.
Laundering Household Linen, ase Dor.

Two goldfish and globe. Is cents. SIC n Street
northeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-22
Are You Covered With Tornado

insurance. Rate very low Best company in
the world. joseph J. Weller, Coz ? Street north
vest. Phone, 2 $50.