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brought In an Indictment against her
on very meager evidence. and that she
should never have been indicted at ALL
Motion Out of Place"
Mr- Conrad said that the motion was
out Of pbloo. bat that in addressing the
jury he lSr say which of the defend
ants t1e Government wished to have
dealt with harshly and which lightly.
He would deal most fairly and lenientiy
with Mrs. Lorenz- Mr.. Kdmler insisted
upon presenting his motion. which was
opposed by District Attorney Beach.
Justice Pritchard said he would rule on
the motion after recess.
The Courtroom was crowded this morn
ing. many o. the persons present being
those who have not been to the trial
before There was an impression that
the addresses to the jury by the brilliant
array Of counsel would be begun today
aud there was a general desire on the
part of the public to hear them. espe-
cially the remarks of Mr.. Conrad. whose
reputation as q jury lawyer is well
known in Washington. There was also
much curiosity to hear John F. Kun
ler of Toledo. for the defense.
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WARSHIPS TO PROTECT
AMERICAN INTERESTS

United States =arships are moving
slowly toward the scene OF the war IN
the Far East to protect American in
terests- The United States gunboat
Wilmington sailed today from Shanghai
for Cheefoo.
The cruiser squadron is expected to
sail today from Olongapo. p. l., for
Shanghai From Shanghai a cruiser
will be sent from the squadron to Che
mulpO, Korea, to look after American
interests there, and to keep in touch
with the United States at Seoul, the
Korean capital
No warships will be sent near Port
Arthur by the United States. but addi-
tiC-al cruisers may 10 10 Korea later
TO look after the Americans in that
country.
Few Americans live in Port Arthur.
and these are supposed to have escaped
with other fOre.Sners bS way ~ ne
railway TO Harbin or other interior
towns.
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WOULD CHARGE FEES
FOR INTERPRETATIONS
BIZ Introduced in Congress Providing
for a Graduated Tax on New Com
panies Organized in District.

2 Representative GOulden of New York
today introduced a bill TO amend the
corporation law of the District code.
The measure defines the requirement. of
an application for certificate of incor-
pOratiOn and provides for the following
graduated rate of fees:
First $4,000 of capital stock or a fsac-
tional part thereof. so; for each addi-
tional $4,000 up to 100000, IS additional;
for each $4,000 or a fractional part
thereof in excess of 5000 and up
to $500. 900. s. additional; for each sos, 90
IN excess Of 100000 and up TO 81, 900, 600
s. additional; on $l.000 600 or a fractional
part thereof IN eycess of the first 81. CO., =
0Oo SIS additional
The bin pION.deS the manner of elect
ing directors for such corporations. de-
fines their qualifications. and provides for
annual reports. Corporations for liter
airy OF charity. having capital stock. are
taxed the same as other corporations.
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Although hope has not been entirely
abandoned. it is believed by those in at
tendance upon Senator Hanna that he
will not recover from his present III
ness.
1t is said today that the Senator now
has typhoid fever in its most severe
form, and that death may occur at any
time. Everything possible is being done
by his physicians to save his life. but II
is not believed that even the most radi-
cal treatment will be effective. II was
admitted today that the typhoid has
changed from what appeared at first to
be a mild case, to as bad a form as is
known TO medical science.
Saline Injections Given.
Resort was had this morning early to
the Injection OF saline solution The
effect Of this was 10 stimulate the pa
tient. At noon DR.. Carter said the
change in the Senator's condition in
the previous three hours had afforded
material encourag cement.
II. NJ. Hanna. the Senator's brother,
on the advice Of the doctors, ana at Mrs
Hanna's earnest solicitation. this after
noon called up Dan Hanna, the Sena-
tors son. at Cleveland, over the tele-
phone, and advised him to hasten to
Washington. He said that this was
done more on account OF Mrs. Hanna's
request than beC&dse Of any unfavor-
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GERMANY FOUGHT SHY
OF RUSSIAN ALLIANCE

BERLIN. Feb. 12.-The ..Hanoverscher
Courier" announces that some weeks
ago Russia proposed the arrangement
OF an alliance with both Germany and
France. Germany was not inclined to-
ward such an arrangement. fnasmuch
as she desired 10 maintain an attitude
OF strict neutrality toward affairs in the
Far East
Oficial quarters declare they know
nothing of the reported impending pas
sage OF the Russian Baltic feet through
the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Baron kurinO. the Japanese minister
at st. Petersburg, has arrived here He
gives IL as his opinion that China viii
abandon its attitude of neutrality and
aid Japan Immediately after the Japn
have gained decisive land battle.
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HANNA'S DEATH
NOW IMMINENT
Saline Injections Given TO Stimulate the
Patients Circulation.
Typhoid in Its Worst Form, Say Physicians.
Senator'S Son Advised to Hasten From
Cleveland to Washington

able report by the doctors. Mrs. Hanna
is well nigh worn out. on account of
her almost constant attendance at the
bedside. and feels that she needs the
help and encouragement that would be
afforded by her sons presence.
Retains Consciousness.
The Senator is perfectly conscious. in
spite OF high fever. and the physicians
say there is nothing alarming in his
condition They believe that the turning
point of his illness will be reached
within forty-eight hours. If the fever
should be broken before Sunday, the
chances of his recovery would be In
creased.
But IL the high temperature should
continue beyond forty-eight hours, it. IS
not likely that Senator Hanna, in his
debilitated condition. would be able to
withstand It. He is taking nourishment
every three hours. as usual 1t consists
of small quantities of sweet milk and
koumiss.
Heart Causes Alarm.
For the past two days. it is stated,
strychnine has been administered to the
Senator I'm small doses to stimulate the
heart action. Yesterday the doses were
one-sixtieth of a grain Today they
have been increased 10 one-thirtieth OF a
grain It is not the fever that is wor-
rying the physicians now so much as
the heart. II they can maintain the
proper valvular action they believe that
the fever will take care OF itself.
The Senator is in a greatly weakened
condition, being unable 20 do more than
raise his hands and speak in whisper.
He is as apathetic as before. but was
reused from his apathy recently by the
administration Of an ice bath. His con-
dition has caused universal concern in
official and diplomatic circles. and the
Senator's entire clerical force is kept
busy opening kilograms and letters and
answering telephone calls, and the in
qelrles OF those VINO came~in person.
About IL o'clock the Senator asked
that a barber be summoned to shave
him and the request was granted. the
attendants feeling that the Senator'S 5
irritability Of temper. should he be re-
fused, might cause a rise in temperature.
The President Calls.
President Roosevelt left the White
House at 1:20 and went to the Arling-
ton TO see Senator Hanna.
In view Of the critical condition of the
Senator the greatest interest Is mani
and bulletins are being received there
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NEW CIPHER EMPLOYED
IN JAPANESE MESSAGES

officials at the Japanese legation do
not credit the report ths-s three OF the
Japanese torpedo boats were sunk at
Port Arthur. Their advices are of
contrary nature.
No adviceS were received today as to
the rumored capture of Port Arthur by
the Japanese. The Japanese cable code
ceived at the legation are in a new
cipher
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bility. II might be an iridescent dream.
he said, but he believed, the plan had
merit, and he hoped 1t would be given
consideration.
Opposed to Pensions.
General Ainsworth said the tendency
OF the present condition was towar.
a civil pension bill. He did not approve
of the pending bills to create a civil re-
tirement fund by the assessment plan.
which he declared would eventually re-
suit in a provision for a pension fund
by the Government He criticised the
commission on account OF its promotion
system.
Facts and Figures.
General Ainsworth showed that out OF
nearly LOCO employees only a little more
than per cent were above sixty-five
years of age. Their retirement on rs
per cent OF present pay would cost only
about per cent of the present amount
paid to these 11.0o0 employees; on 50 per
cent Of the present salary 1t would cost
only about 4 per cent OF the pay of tho
active list, Retirement at seventy years
would cost still less, as the deaths be-
tween sixty-four and seventy are ver,'
great
The Increase in expenditure under
such plan Of civil retirement he said
would be more than compensated for by
the increased efficiency OF the service.
Service Inefficient.
General Ainsworth said he would not
advocate the creation OF a civil retire
ment list until the civil service is placed
on an equal footing with the army and
navy in respect 10 tenure or office and
in other respects.
He advocated retirement in the civil
service. he said, for age and length Of
service, not in the interests OF the
clerks. but I'm the interests of the Gov
ernment, which under present methods
is not getting the efficient service II
should get Retirement, he said, would
improve the service
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REPORTS BIG BATTLES
IN SANT0 DOMINGO

Minister Powell, at santo Domingo.
cables ths State Department that =
fierce battle is reported as having taken
place az Sanchez. and that many were
killed
a French and a Spanish cruiser have
moved to Puerto Plata. the port Of the
railway
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Would Train Clerks
in Government Schools
General AinsWorth StartIeS the House Com
nnittee on Civil Service With Plan to
Establish Seat of Learning

The House Committee on Reform in
the Civil Service continued its hearings
day on plans for improving The Gov
ernment's service.
General Ainsworth. the chief of the
Record and Pension Division of the
War Department. was before the COM
rnittee. He read a carefully prepared
paper setting forth plainly his views as
90 what is necessary for the betterment
of the service. He startled some OF the
members somewhat by advocating the
establishment of an academy similar 20
the academies at West Point and An
napolis for the training OF young men
for the civil establishment, the same
as young men are now trained for the
military and naval branches OF the Gov
ernment
Would End Commission.
Appointments. he said. could be made
to the academy by Senator'S and Rep
resentatives the same as TO West Point
and Annapolis Such a plan would do
away with the Civil Service Commits
sion and all its paraphernalia. and would
At men for the needs Of the Government
and enable the most proficient TO enter
the better branches the same as the
most proficient at West Point now enter
the engineer corps
Ihey would be classified in the SER
vice according 10 record and adapta-
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STRUCK BY STREET CAR;
IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Crossing the street at Fifteenth and
II Streets this afternoon, d. II, Gar
ratt, manager of the Columbia Incan-
descent Electric Light Company, one OF
the largest corporations of its kind In
ST Louis, Mo-, was struck by car No.
llS He was picked UP I'm an uncon
scious condition and hurried to tn
Emergency Hospital. where IL was
found that he was suffering from con-
cussion OF the brain, and the fracture
and dislocation of the collar bone. His
condition is regarded as serious.
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Riggs CaIIs on President.

Geenral Riggs, adjutant general Of the
Maryland militia, was in Washington
tsis morning. and called on the Presi-
dent and Secretary Taft. He presented
the resolution OF the Legislature. but at
the same time explained that Governor
Warfleld does not believe that Federal
troops are-necessary TO protect the city.
In case the Government were TO send
troops their recall would probably be
asked for Immediately by Governor
Warfeid. Consequently the sending of
troops would be useless. and the Presi-
dent is not inclined to put the Govern
ment TO this unnecessary eXpense
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Service Inefficient.
Mr.. BRIsTow MUCH IMPROVED.

The condition OF Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow continues
TO improve. and he is now able to be up
and about his house a good part OF the
day. IL is expected that he viii be able
10 be out I'm a few days and to resume
his labors next week or the week after
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PORT ARTHUR ATTACK
PLANNED MONTHS AGO
Letter of Japanese Admi-aI to Friend
IN New Zealans.

LONDON. Feb. PA dispatch from
Wellington, New Zealand. 10 the
Times says personal letters from Jap
anese naval officers show that the de-
tails OF the attack on Port Arthur were
planned as early as December One on
Ger wrote:
War IS Inevitable We know we can
destroy the Russian feet am already
eetailed to proceed to Port Arthur at
the outbreak OF the war and destroy
Russian battIeships with my fish tor
pedoes."
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Paris Dispatch Confirms Earlier Report
That the Mikado's Forces Were Re-
pused by Russians at Dalny.
MANY RUMORS OF ATTACKS:
DEARTH OF ACTUAL NEWS
Baltic Fleet VIII Sail Through Skager-
Rack, Germany 1inting Canal Is
Cosed to Belligerents.

PARIS, Feb 12An dispatch French consular agent
D received this confirms japanese
attempted to land there Wednesday night repued
According to information reaching here today Admiral
been in command Of the Russian recalled
The ntaion the punishment of defeat
sustained Monday night and Tuesday
Admiral skrydiof who been charge of the feet
him..
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GENERAL BLACKS CONDITION.

Gen John c. Black is reported better
today at the Garfield Hospital, where
he is confined with an attack of rheu-
matism II Is believed ne viii be able
to leave the hospital within compare
lively short time.
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BAL LTIMORE NOT
TO GET TROOPS
Sending of Regulars 0ppos-
ed by the Governor. a
RIGGS CALLS ON PRESIDENT
Secretary Taft Takes Prompt Action.
Legislature Made Request of
Government.
RIGGS CALLS ON PRESIDENT

Federal troops will not be sent to Bal
timore. This decision was reached this
morning by the President and Secretary
Taft. The resolution passed by the Ma
ryland Legislature asking that troops
be sent 10 guard the burned district
contained clause empowering the gov
ernor TO ask for the removal Of Federal
troops whenever he deemed their pres
aIlcf i1nraraaear,-
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Would End Commission.
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures continue low over the
eastern bsff Of the country and are ris-
ing rapidly over the western half. The
weather viii be clear 10 partly cloudy
tonight and tomorrow I'm the East and
South. except in the lower lake region,
where snow will continue.
Ii will be warmer tOmOrrOwTrom the
west Gulf States nOrtheastWard through
the Ohio Valley and lower lake region.
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Ia:4s P. M. BULLETIN.

cat II, noon, Mr.. Hanna was resting
quietly; his temperature was 1919;
pulse, 1903; respiration, ae. he con-
tinues to retain all nourishment given.
There are no complications.
"RIXEY,
CARTER"
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GOVERNMENT PLACES
STEN0GRAPHER ON STAND

Mr.. Douglass opened the proceedings
In the Machen trial this morning by an
nouncing that the case for the defense
was closed.
Mr.. Conrad said the prosecution had
one witness in rebuttal, John r. TuIIis.
stenographer in the office of Mr.. Bris-
tow. and the man who took down the
statement made by Machen TO Mr.. Bris-
tow and the inspectors the day the ar
rest OF Machen took place
The stenographer read the original
notes Of the Interview, the typewritten
copy of which was. part of Machen's $
cross-examination yesterday.
Mentioned STANDARD Oil.
About the only thing OF Importance
denied yesterday by Machen concerning
the statement. was that he had men
toned Standard Oil stock. in reading
the notes. Mr.. Tullis read in the name
OF the Standard Oil Company.
When the reading had been completed
Mr. Conrad had the witness read again
some portions Of his notes which diff
fered slightly from the typewritten
copy. That finished the direct examina-
The defense asked for the book OF
notes. and Machen tried TO read them
Mr.. Conrad-Can one stenographer
Iead tne hOleS OF anOtherI SOmetim
1 can't read my own handwriting
twenty-four hours afterward. -
Mr.. Douglass-Where are you from?
Mr.. Tullis-Findlay. Ohio
Mr.. Douglass-Yes. everybody seems
to be from Ohio.
"In Minor Details, Only"
Mr. Douglass examined the witness
minutely on words and phrases which
differed slightly from the reading of the
copy, aud of the notes. Mr. Douglass
asked the witness a number of times
IL he haG taken the notes accuratety and
he replied yes. although the notes dif-
fered in minor details from the type
written copy.
Mr.. Douglass-I want the jury TO see
grapher made a mistake
Mr.. COnrad--Oh, well, well.
Mr.. Douglass-We don't want any
comments on this case until we come to
the argument.
Mr.. Conrad-My dear man, / am not
trying 10 argue the case.
Mr. DOuglass-Yes, but you are. trying
TO belittle IL.
Justice Pritchard-This is worse than
a sham battle. Let's get along with the
case.
Contradicts Machen.
Mr.. Tullis denied that Machen asked
to be allowed to read the notes.
Major James e. Bell, superintendent
Of city delivery in the City Postofice.
was recalled by the prosecution. He had
never seen Lorenz until the trial Lo-
REM was mistaken in saying the witness
Continued on Tenth Page.)
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PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT

Assistant Secretary Loomis. Of tho
State Department. presented 10 the
President today the members Of the
executive committees of the American
Medical Association.
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NEW MINISTER RECEIVED
BY THE PRESIDENT

At 2:S0 this afternoon the President re-
ccived the new minister from Uruguay,
Senor Diaz. who made formal call and
presented his credentials.
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LULL IN WAR STORM
BREEDS MANY RUM0RS

LONDON. Feb I2.-There is a remark
able dearth Of actual news from the
seat of war in the Orient this morning.
This fact has given rise to many con-
lectures IS to the reason
In some quarters II Is believed the
reason is that nothing Is being done in
the way Of active hOstinties at present
but that the opposing forces are resting
on their arms. while advancing prepara-
tons for a more concerted effort in the
near future.
The lack of definite information re-
garding the Japanese fleet is especially
noticeable. in the light OF the continued
and vigorous activity of the Mikados 5
vessels for the past few days about
Port Arthur. This Is accounted for by
several who assert that the Japanese
vessels are. in all probability. spreal
along the coast Of Korea. covering the
movements OF troops through the Ko-
rean peninsula toward the north, where
the first stiff encounter with Russian
troops is expected.
News May Be Held Up.
There is the possibility. too. that ow-
ing to the difficulty of transmitting
news. Information regarding the move
ments of the opposing houllas has been
held up. and that any moment may
bring news of an encounter.
The most sensational OF the rumors
current today is to the effect that Port
Arthur has fallen before a Japanese on
set. The rumor gives alleged details
that a number of Russian battleships
and cruisers have been demolished and
the remainder put 20 fight. Tie report
is not generally credited. as it is be-
f.axreA = fasa rum tl To h
premature. 1t is hardly possible that a
place so strongly fortified as this Rus
sian stronghold could be overcome in so
short time. especially by sea invest
merit
Storming of Hakodate.
Another report emanating from Tien-
tsin. asserts that Hakodate. on the ISL
and of Gesso, the most northerIy of the
islands OF Japan, has been shelled and
badly damaged by a Russian fleet. This
report is likewise discredited. as il is
known that a strong Japanese fleet
has been located near Hakodate. pre-.
pared to meet and offset any attempt on
the part Of the Russian fiotilIa at Vladi-
vostok TO sail SOUTH and join the Rus
sian vessels in The Yellow Sea HakO.
date is well fortified. and especially
well adapted to meet any attack.
Still another report has it that three
of the japanese torpedo boats which
engaged In the attack on Russian ships
in the harbor of Port Arthur on Mon
day night. were destroyed. and that a
number of Japanese were killed and
wounded. This is given but little at
tention, as IL is entirely unlikely that
such being the case, no mention of it
was made in the communications of Adj
miral AleXieff TO his home government
VIENNA, Feb 12.-The Austrian
cruiser Aspern has been ordered from
HongkOng 80 japanese waters. where
she Will. N all probability be joined by
the cruiser kaiserin Elizabeth
CHEEFOO China, Feb. 12-The Ger
man cruiser Hausa has gone TO Poit
Arthur 10 remove the German women
and children residents TO a place of
safety
ROME. Feb 12-The "'Populo Roma
no" reports that all Italian bluejackets
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e:4s A. M. BULLETIN.

Senator Hanna had a comfortable
night, but his fever is higher, Io4, and
the pulse more rapid, ira; respiration,
as. The irritability of the stomach has
disappeared.
"RIXEY,
"oSLER,
CARTER"
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No Morphine Or Poisonous Drugs.
Father Johns Medicine Cures Colds
Adv
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TEMPERATTRE.
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. ay..-........-..-.--.-5.3 -5.3Z p. m.
Sun rises tomorrow. w..............6 .6:55 a. m.
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High tide to-day ay......-...........-5:2 p. m.
High tide tomorrow. SOP a. m. 6.16 pm.
Low tide tomorrow. IA an, 1928 pm.
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now on leave Of absence have been or
dered to prepare TO rejoin their vessels.
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Fair tonight and tomQr-
row; light to fresh. north
erlY winds.