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The Washington times., 1904-08-22
BURLEY TO HANG
ON FRIDAY NEXT
Condemned Negro Still Has
Hope for Life.
ALL CLEMENCY DENIED HIM
First Case in District of Death Penalty
Imposed for Crime Of This
Character.

John ". Burley, the negro garbage
wagon driver. will be hanged I'm the
District Jail Friday next within a few
minutes after the sun passes the meri-
dian. The crime for which he IS TO pay
the penalty with his life is one against
which the whole civilized world cries
out, and his case was aggravated be
cause a small negro child not yet in her
teens was the victim.
Every effort has been made by the
doomed mans counsel to save his life.
without avail. but Burnley still hopes he
will cheat the hangman. While well
aware that all efforts in his behalf have
proved Intellectual. he remains in good
spirits and apparently does not fear the
coming of Friday next. He has, how
ever, made his peace with God, and
from his place Of confinement in cell
No. !. murderers' row, in ths District
jail. joins in the religious service which
is held on the Sabbath in the rotunda
Of the building.
First Trial Under New Code
The crime for which BurIey H. called
TO give up his life was committed about
a year ago in Georgetown He was call
ed TO trial before Justice Pritchard. pre-
siding in Criminal Division No. l OF
the District Supreme Court. in Deem
Der last The trial lasted two days and
resulted in his conviction.
Burley was the first man tried in the
District under the new code. which en-
powered the jury. in such cases. to at
tach the death penalty 10 its verdict.
The testimony against him was clear.
abundant and conclusive. SO when the
jury added the words, with the death
penalty 10 its verdict no one who had
heard the evidence was surprised.
Clemency Refused.
Justice Pritchard. however. did not
pronounce sentence on Burley until
April last. Soon after this a rumor was
circulated that Burley was insane. No
definite steps were taken 10 ascertain
this. by means OF proceedings in Iunacy.
Eminent specialists. however. made ex-
aminati Of the condemned mans men
tai condition. They were all agreed that
he is of a very low order OF mentality.
though none said he is insane
A short time ago an appeal was made
20 the President to commute Rurley's
sentence to Imprisonment I'm the peni-
Tertiary for life. The appeal was denied
by the President. who expressed him
self very forcibly on the subject of the
punishment for such crimes as Rurley
is called upon TO answer for with his
life The Attorney General also de-
clined to make any recommendation in
favor OF the negro.
When the matter was referred 10 Dis
trict Attorney Beach for his report he
refused TO make any recomuie ndatiou
interfering with the verdict o. the Jury
which imposed the death penalty in the
case.
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Appealed to Lawyer
Appeal Framed.

During the third week in June Brusch
at Patrick's dictation wrote a notice Of
appeal 1t was a laborious undertaking
for Brusch had only the rudiments OF
edpcation. Patrick was patient. He
coached the man carefully until the no
tice was prepared. BrusCh read IL to
Patrick and Patrick made such correc-
tons as occurred 20 him. On the follow
ing day he again went over the notice
or appeal, inserting paragra phs to
strengthen II During the last week in
June Brusch had his notice prepared II
was sent by mail 10 the district attOr-
ney office another notice was for
warded 10 the clerk OF the court In
which Brusch had been convicted
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CONVICT SAVED
BY HIS FELLOW
Execution Stayed by Appeal
Dictated by A. I. Patrick.
ONE MURDERER AIDS OTHER
Condemned Lawyer Interests Himself
in Case of Man to Be
EIectrocuted.

NEW YORK. Aug 22.-Michael Brusch,
under sentence Of death for having KILL
ed Policeman Henry J. Enrlght. VINO
detected him IN the act Of robbing a
store on March 20. is alive today through
the agency of Albert 7. Patrick. also
condemned to die, and who is awaiting
= decision Of his case, now being deter
mined by the court Of appeals Wheh
sentenced TO die in the week beginning
July II. Brusch made a statement IN
court that he would not sit in the cleo
trio chair In the week set for his exc
cution
In the death house at Sing Sing Brusch
lost his morose disposition. He looked
in curiosity at the dozen men whom
the law had committed to determination.
He talked with these men, and grew
friendly with many OF them.
Appealed to Lawyer.
Brusch had heard OF Patrick's trial
He knew Patrick was a lawyer. and
the most conspicuous figure in the
gloomy corridors The burglar spoke
first to Patrick. The lawyers answered
him .ciyilly. With everything in com
mon between them. Patrick spent sew
eral hours a day listening TO the details
Of BrusChs trial
Then Patrick reasoned with Brusch
told him ne should make a fight for mis-
He This argument was the prinCipa.
theme discussed by the men. The case
appealed 10 Patrick. All his acute sense
I'm the manipulation OF cases relating
face In an effort TO befriend his fellow
convict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ON KNEES HE BEGGED
WARRANT BE NOT READ.
Dardaia Denied Name Hoping to Escape
Penalty of His Crime-Shrewd
Technically.

PITTSBURG. Pa. July 27.-Reno Oar
daia. the Italian who some days ago
caused such a sensation by refusing 10
allow the sheriff TO read his death war
rant. and who claimed he had been
convicted under another name, demand
ing his freedom. has been forced 10 hear
his death warrant read by Sheriff James
W Dickson.
The Italian dropped on his knees and
Rugged the sherifs legs, imploring him
not 10 read the death warrant. The
murderer, who has had the entire state
guessing for the last week. seemed as
fearful Of the death warrant as he
would be of the hangman moose
Sheriff Dickson said he was sauSned
the man had sought a preteXt 70 put on
the reading Of the death warrant, hop
ing to escape punishment Dy technl-
caIitv Yesterday morning the sheriff
received word from Governor Penny .
packer that the death warrant should
be read and at once.
Dardaia was tried and convicted for
the killing Of a man named St Clair
When Sheriff Dickson went 70 read the
death warrant last week, the Italian
said he was not Dardaia at all. nat
Dardaia had escaped before tie 'rlt4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Will Ask Hearing.
WESTERN JOBBERS PUT
UP PRICE OF GLASS

CHICAGO. H.. July H.-WindOw glass
has been added TO the list Of com
modities which are rising in price. An
advance Of between five and seven per
cent in the cost to the trade was de-
-',ic1 nnnn at a meeting held here BY
the Western Window Glass Jobbers' As
ISOLATION. while Il was decided 10 make
a further advance Of 10 per cent with
in thirty days.
Forty Of the leading firms in the terri
tory from pittsburg to the Missouri
River were represented
The advance is simply the result Of
bad conditions Of supply and demand,
explained the chairman. W. S. kenny
Glass production has been curtailed
and now there Is a Shortage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
SUES A CORPORATION
FOR OVERDUE SALARY
John E. Gill Institutes Proceedings
Against Gen. Charles Miller and
Galena Oil Company.

franklin, Pa, July 27.-John r.
Gill Of Franklin. has instituted pro-
ceedings against Gen. Charles Miller
and the Galena Signal Oil Company. Of
which General Miller and Representa-
tive Joseph c. Sibley are the principal
stockholders, To recover a sum aggre-
eating more than $4,000.
The suit against General Miller is for
5000. the amount of stock held by Mir
Gill in the Middleton Car Spring Com
pany. which. he says, General Miller
agreed to redeem on demand. The suits
against the Galena Signal oil Company
are for salary and commissions, alleged
to be unpaid
Mr. Gill is the Prohibition candidate
Tor Congress In the Twentieth district
and as the Prohibition party IS strong in
this district a bitter fight is expected
between him and Mr.. Sibley, the Re
publican candidate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
NAVAL MILITIA
TO MAN PURITAN
Cruise to Begin When
Monitor Arrives.
TO SAIL FOR FORT MONROE
Boat Will Probably Be Here by August
I5-Plans Are Not
Completed.

Plans for the annual cruise and target
practice Of the District naval militia
hinge on the completion OF the repairs
on the double turreted monitor Puritan.
which has been assigned to the District
organization and is now at League Isl
and navy yard.
At the Navy Department It is be-
lieved the Puritan will be ready to
leave Philadelphia between August l and
August 10 1t Will come direct TO Wash
lngton. The District naval militia will
take its cruise as soon as the vessel
arrives.
No Arrangements for Cruise
Although the details of the cruise have
not been arranged yet, II will be similar
to last years cruise. The itinerary will
be almost identical The Puritan will
carry the District organization down
the Potomac TO Chesapeake Bay with
out stop. It will then visit Fort Mon
roe. Yorktown, and Norfolk. and will en-
gage in target practice out in the bay
The Puritan is far the most formid-
able craft that has ever been turned
over 10 a naval militia OrganiZa tion and
will give the District militiamen the
best opportunity they have ever had
for practice in naval warfare.
OFF Washington Barracks.
A permanent mooring for the Puritan
will be establish I'd off the Washington
Barracks wall, Just east of where the
old Fern. the vessel now used by the
militia, lies.
Although the Puritan is go feet long.
il can be accommodated in the river off
the Government reservation without Of
fering any obstruction to the Norfolk
vessels and other craft using the Wash
ington channel of the Potomac. The
Puritan has siXty-foOt beam and
draws eighteen feet Of water. 1t has a
displacement of 5000 tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
DuSky Monarch Wiser
After an English Visit
Alake of Abeokuta Quits EngIand-Deter
mined to Make Reform in His
Own Country.

wiser man. Il came to England to
learn certain things" he said. MY
chief objects were to be presented 10
the King and TO study questions or agrl-
culture and the cotton trade.
Il have succeeded far more than an
ticipated. and | shall make tour OF my
country, and see where and TO what eX-
tent IT is possible TO put into practice az
once some Of the things seen here with
regard 10 cotton growing.
u also hope to improve the ROADS IN
my country. and ! intend TO summon my
people together. and urge them to be
kind to anima!s.'
Has Trained Dogs.
With innumerable good intentions ana
n great quantity Of luggage. the Alakc
and his suite arrived at ST. Pancras sta
ton. His Bible and two dogs were his
own special care. The dogs came from
the italian circus. They are trained and
clever animals. and the Alake intends 10
use them as object lessons to show ms
people what can be done by kindness:
With smiles and bows. and some Ut
tie English phrases he has learned sucn
as "I am very happy" You are KIND.
the Alake bade farewell TO the CROWD
that gathered to witness his departure
He went to Liverpool.
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LONDON, July 27.-"The first thing /
shall do on my arrival in Abeokuta,"
said the Alake before he left London for
his own country, will be to hold u
Thanksgiving service in the church.
L viii thank God for all His goodness.
for all that He has permitted me to see
and learn, for the hearty and warm re-
ception of the English people, and es-
pecially for the graciousness Of the
King"
A Religious Man.
The Alake. IT Will be judged, is a ruler
of deep religious feeling. and the Kings
farewell gift to him of a beautiful Bible
was therefore both suitable and accept
able
When Sir William Macgregor handed
over the sacred book the Alake was
deeply moved. Not only Will it form
a souvenir of what the Alalle de-
scribed as the proudest moment of his
life-his reception by the knight will
replace a Bible which Queen Victoria
gave to the Alakes father. but which
was unfortunately destroyed.
The Alake returns to his country 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Marshall Hall and Indian Head.

Tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock the
steamer Charles Manchester will make
the regular Thursday evening trip 20
Marshall Hall and Indian Head. Prof.
Sckroeder's fine band Will render all the
latest concert music on the down trip
and popular dance music at the Hall.
Indian Head trips are made every
Thursday Friday. and Saturday at 6.3)
pm. Parties going to Marshall Hall on
any OF the day trips can take the even
Ing steamer on its arrival at the Han
and avail themselves OF the Indian Head
"Trip without extra charge. The Macal-
ester also makes daily trips TO Mar
shall Hall at 10 q. m. and 2:30 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER
SUICIDES IN A HOTEL

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, July q
Henry Mohr. Of Muskegon. who was
charged with embeZZling 5000 from the
Muskegou Dry Goods Company, for
which concern he had been for several
wears confidential secretary. was found
dead in the Clarendon Hotel here.
lie had taken morphine soon after
registering under an assumed name.
The suicides identity was revealed by
a letter 10 his mother beginning, The
wages Of sin is death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
NAVY YARDS DEMAND
HALF SATURDAYS OFF
Employees Charge Discrimination in Favor of Washing
ton PoSt-Want More Wages.

well as to the President. at Oyster Bay.
II is the basis for a general feeling of
unrest and dissatisfaction.
Frequent demands have been made for
increased wages within the last few
weeks Many Of these have been made
at Oyster Bay. The inslstence with
which the men are pushing their de-
mands is causing some annoyance at
this time. when labor agitation may
have marked effect on the approach
ing election.
1t has been made clear to the navy
yard employees that no increase In
wages would be possible at this time
or account OF the condition OF the labor
market in general, and the limited ap-
preparations, but the men are unwilling
TO accept this decision as final.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27

IF the Washington Navy Yard has
half-hoIiday on Saturday, why can't
WEI"
This is the question which all Govern
ment navy yards are pressing upon the
Navy Department. The explanation that
the laws of the District OF Columbia pro-
vide a half-holiday on Saturday for all
Government employees does not explain
to machinists and other employees Of the
Navy Department. who insist there is
discrimination in favor Of the Washing
ton employees.
Through letters and delegations dis
gruntIed navy yard employees have
brought this complaint TO the attention
Of officials at the Navy Department as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ATHLETE OF NINETY YEARS
WINS IN FOOT RACE

WILLIAMSPORT. Pa, July John
B. Robinson Of Salladaysburg. has just
celebrated his ninetieth birthday ami
versary.
One Of his diversions was a foot race
with the next oldest OF the town. ina
which ne came out twenty feet to The
good in the fifty-yard dash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
OLD GEORGETOWN SCHOOL
IN NEED OF REPAIRS

The dnapidated condition Of the old
Thirty-secOnd Street school building, at
the intersection of Thirty-second and
Thirty-third Streets, is the subject OF
much unfavOrabie comment.
II r. a frame structure with a high
flight Of outside stairs.
Parents are fearful that some serious
accident will at some early day befaN
the school children who attend there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
SANITY OF JOHN MAESTROS
TO BE TESTED BY A JURY

Upon hearing Of the return Of the
writ Of habeas corpus issued command
ing the authorities at St. Elizabeth g
Hospital for the Insane 10 produce John
Maestros and show cause by what au-
thoritv they undertook 70 hold him,
Justice Wright signed an order requir-
ing the petitioner 10 be allowed a trial
bv Jury as 10 the question Of his sanity
within three weeks. In the event he is
not given a hearing in the time stated
the court directs he shall be released
from custody.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Mr.. SCHWAB OFFERS
TO IMPR0VET TOWN

JOHNSTONN. Pa. July 27.-Charles
NJ. Schwab. the former president Of the
United States Steel Corporation. has
through his father. made an offer 10 the
borough Of Loretta. the home Of mis-
early boyhood. that he VIII grade and
pave the main street II the residents
Will lay brick sidewalks
He viii also erect a complete water
plant and keep il I'm operation. rent free
II the borough viii lay the main I'm the
one street. and he viii put in al electric
light plant If the borough will pay for
opera ting r.. il IS expected that his Of
fer viii be accepted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
SOCIETY LAYS CORNERSTONE.

DOYLESTOWN. Pa. July 1.-THE cor
nerstone OF the new $4,000 home Of the
Bucks County Hospital Society has been
laid Gen. W. W. Davis, president Of the
society, made the principal address. and
the Rev. John G.. Gallaudet acted as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27

But five more days remain 20 secure
the bonus Of $50 Iu addition 10 the FIRST
prize OF Slc0J. iu case Ihe best estimate
in The Times election contest De- TeCely-
ed in July There viii be- a bonus for
the month Of August but IL Will be
smaller than for the present month ~
behOOyes wOuld-be contestants, there
fore. 20 send On their estimates this
month o. they want the 50 bonus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
BACK FROM EUROPE,
HE DONS OYERALLS
Millionaire Youth Deserted His Bench
to Travel-Mother Coaxes
Him Back

ANSONIA. Conn. July Franklin
Farrell. jr. a millionaire in his own
right, son of Franklin Farrell, one of
the weaIthiest men in New England.
has just returned from a tour Of Eu-
rope to don overalIs and become an ap-
prentice toolmaker in his fathers foun-
dry i'm this city at - week.
Four months ago he went to New
York on a Visit. and his family next
heard Of him through a cablegram from
London asking for funds
He had worked steadily for two years
and when his father. annoyed by his
absence. requested him 10 return, he
did not obey. Finally his mother and
sister. Elsie. crossed the Atlantic and
induced the young man TO return.
He arrived Friday evening at o clock
and was at his bench on time Saturday
morning. and once more the wealthy
father wears "a smile of contentment-
Special Rate, $3.50 Every Saturday
During summer. good returning Sunday
night Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
times want Ad Branch.

4 branch office Of The Times ls located
81 The pharmacy of the o DOuECu Drug
Co, corner Eighth and q Streets south
cast where want advertisements ana
subscriptions for the Evening and Sun
DAY Times will be received nj regular
Office rates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Boston and Return Account c. AR.

b. & O. r. r. will sell tickets August
y 20 Is. valid for return until August 20.
and may be extended 10 September 20.
Royal Blue Line TO New York thence
FAN River Line or Providence Lire; re-
turning same route, sl015. Royal Blue
Line to New York, thence rail, Sl175.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
LEAVES ESTATE TO WIFE.

Fred A. Hall. by hts viii. dated Janu-
AIRY 60 1896 leaves his estate 10 his wife.
Blanche IS. Ham, who is named as ex-
tCutriE-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Interest Accumulates Rapidly

On funds deposited with Union Trust
and Storage Co, l4l4 F ST. NV Interest
paid on deposits subject 70 check
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Worlds

Fair coach excursions every Thursday
in July. Sl7 round trip. Train leaves
1905 a. m. July Is. Tickets good ten
DAYS.
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Y. NJ. c. A. Harpers Ferry Excursion.

Leave Washington s.35 a. m. y. & o..
July 2S Returning leave
HaTpers Ferry $50 D. m Rate g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Notable Floral Achievements.

Small as well as large floral pieces are
executed with rare skill by Guide, 1924 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ISOLATES
TOWNS FOR HOURS
New Haven Road Ignores
All Protests.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
Passenger Train Reduction to Be Fol-
lowed by Cut in Freight
Service.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July Ere
trenchment by the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
in the number of it's passenger trains
will probably be followed by a similar,
though not so extensive, cut In the
freight service.
Since the closing of some of the cot
ton mills at Fall River there has been
a shrinkage Of freight business In this
section of the system the freight bust
ness is said to be good. and there is no
necessity of a cut here, because earn
ings are fair
Complaints Continue.
With regard to the passenger trains.
the complaints continue to come in from
all parts of the State where the trains
have been taken off. From Guilford a
petition has come which refers to the
standing of the railroad as a public
service corporation. and makes the point
that from the town of Guilford west
ward there is no train toward New
Haven from noon until about . O'CLOCK
IN the afternoon.
The summer colonies, as well as the
several hOurishing towns along the me
are as completely cut of for hours from
New Haven and New York as are some
out of the way communities IN southern
or far Western States.
Will Ask Hearing.
Citizens Of Windsor have appointed a
committee to protest, headed by Judge
BriscOe. The residents Of Rocky Hlll
are also about TO send a delegation.
The North Haven committee will prob
ably ask for a hearing by c. 5. Mellenr
president.
Nothing official can be learned OF
what the company will do with the pro-
tests. 1t is said by a railroad official
that it costs the company about sixty
five cents a mile TO run passenger
train. and that some of the trains that
were taken off have not earned more
than a fraction of that mileage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Visitors at Camp.

Captain Brady and wife. of Eensing-
ton. were recent guests Of Jesse Wilson.
Mrs DIT. Condor and Miss Louise
Pursley arrived in camp today 10 re-
main until its close. They are being en-
tertaiped by Miss Nellie Miller of Sixth
Avenue.
The Rev. r. Il Winston was a recent
visitor IN camp.
Miss Priscilla Jones arrived Yesterday.
and IS stopping with Mrs. NJ. =. Dorsey.
Other prominent county folks I'm at
tendance today were Bowie Waters,
Mrs. Horace Waters. Miss LOttie PUN
phrey and sisters. Miss NOudia Brad
dock Mrs Washington Waters John
Brewer of Rockville, Judge Griffith, FL
mer Parsley, Miss EtchisOn, Mrs. Cyrus
keiser and daughter. Of Bethesda.
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Tie Baseball Game.

Between the hour of this meeting and
the vesper bell the younger set. as we'll
as many of the more mature folks, re-
sorted TO the athletic fields. where a
closely contested game Of baseball was
played to the finish between the home
team and Rockville. Score, , to ,. The
tie inning was not played because of
the hour OF VeSper worship. and the
ready and pleasant manner in which the
boys responded 70 DR.. Huntley's sug-
gestion that they rest the game there
made good impression upon all.
Mrs. James McCathran. Of Sixth Ave
nue.. served an imprOmptu luncheon to
n number of the visiting team, who We're
unable to get entertainment at the local
hostelries.
The Rev. George MaydweU. Of
Waugh. Northeast Washington. gave an
earnest eXhortation 10 fun auditorium
at the hour Of the evening service.
which was followed by an impressive
altar service. Evangelist Zimmerman $
message TO the young people was "Har-
vest Thoughts.