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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-12

For two hours this morning, and as
many this afternoon, William @. Craw-
ford underwent q severe crosS-exaIntna-
ton by Major Holmes Conrad, the spe-
cial attorney employed by the Govern
ment to assist the District Attorney in
the prosecution of the Eostoffice fraud
cases.
Throughout the length of the cross
examination the witness maintained his
composure. although once or twice he
answered the questions of his examiner
in a sharp tone Of voice. Major Conrad
brought to bear all art in cross-ex-
animation, and never lost an oppor-
tunity to remind the defend mt OF an
apparent contradiction
Some time was devoted to the eX
planation OF Crawford statement of
why he received remittances from
Lorenz Major Conrad pinned Crawford
down to his specific reasons for accept
ing these remittances. and then asked
explanations of his actions along other
lines not included in those specific mo-
tlves.
The cross-examination will probably
consume most OF the session tomorrow
morning. The defense Will tann exam
inc two or three witnesses, and the Gov
ernment will take uo a short rebuttal.
1t is hardly probable that tn cease viii
go TO the jury until Tuesday or We'd
1t is hardly probable that the case will
adjourn Thursday afternoon until Mon
day. as usual
Crawford oss-Examined.
Prior to the resumption OF the cross
examination Of Crawford, Mr.. Worth
ington obtained permission to ask the
witness one or two questions which
had slipped his memory in the examina-
tion in chief,
Mr.. Worthington called Crawfora's
attention to a statement made by Lor-
enz TO the effect that Crawford told him
that he Crawford had made arrange
ments with Machen for the insertion
of an item in the specifications permit
ting the use OF other materials besides
leather
Did you make any such arrange
nent with Machen?" Mr.. Worthinston
asked.
mo, sir: 1 did not"
Major Conrad then took up the cross
examination where he left off last
The first point touched upon was the
difference between Lorenzs and Craw-
ford's statements in regard to the time
when they entered into their agree
ments.
On his examination In chief Crawford
said that IL was some time about April
IL. 1902.
Major Conrad tu.ned to the state
mcnt Of Crawford, lnftdc before Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristcw,
in May, 1903.
Why did you tell Mr.. Bristow that
ii was in the early part OF May 1904?
Is your memory better now than 1t va
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Crawford Put Through
A Severe Examination
Throughout the Length of Major Conrad's
Questioning, However, the Defendant in
Postal Case Maintains His COmposure

asked.
Il told Mr. Bristow," said Crawford,
that I thought it was about the first
of. May At that time l had not con-
suited any of the letters or documents
fixing the date
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Especial Copyright cable.l


ST. PETERSBURG. June i2--The
question of peace rests with Japan
If she offers terms which Russia con-
side-s she can with honor accept. peace
will be speedily arranged II. however.
demand is made for the cession OF Rus
sian territory. the disnantiing of Fiad-
ivostok, or an excessive indemnity, Rus-
sia will continue TO fight
This is the best opinion here A high
official authority says this is the stand
taken by the Car and his most power
fGl advisers.
Baron Rosen's Task.
L is generally understood that Baron
Rosen, the new ambassador to America
will represent Russia IN the preliminary
negotiations If they are held in Wash
ington Some definite steps will be TAX
en- probably within the next twenty-four
hours. when the situation Will DC clear
ed up somewhat
It can be said that there is no very
deep-seated hope here that there will be
successful termination of negotia-
tons at this time,
According TO the best information
terms have reached the Russian gov
ernment from any authorita iive source
None is expected until the peace ENJOYS
get together.
Witte for Commissioner.
The announcement that NJ Witte IS
to go abroad in a short time OF business
for the state is taken Us Indication that
he may head Russia's peace commits
sion.
A significant editorial in Novoe Vreln-
va this morning is exciting much COM
ment. It says:
There is no great prospect OF peace
unless Japan, under the slogan of Asia
for the Asiatics. should recognize that
Russia IN her origin. history, and destiny
is an Asiatic as well as an European
power and be ready 10 conclude, not
peace. bat an alliance"
1t concludes: If Japan can only re-
cognize that Russia must remain an
Asiatic power as well herself q dura-
BILE and permanent peace is Poss! ole-
Many Minds Regarding Peace.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 12.--There
are many rumors IN regard to peace
today IL government circles. but 1t is
notable that hardly two officials hi;ve
the same view, On making the round OF
the offices today. at least seven differ-
ent versions of what Russia is prepared
TO accept IN the way OF peace demands
and what officials believe Japan is will
ing to agree to were heard.
The fact is. that the Russian govern
ment does not know how the negotia-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-12
SHOT TO De ATH
At A CAR()USALI |
Edward Steele Victim of
William Pruitt.
OLD GRUDGE is RECALLED
Taunts Lead to Threats and Threats
to Fatal Use of Hunting
Gun.

Shot through sas light hand and abb
domen in a quarrel with William Pruitt,
a painter, at the latter's home near An
acostia yesterday afternoon, Edward
Steele. an employe in the local navy
yard, was sent to the Washington Hos
pital, and died there shortly after 9
O'clock this morning.
Pruitt, who admits that he shot Steele
while in a drunken brawl was taken to
Police Headquarters this morning, where
his photograph and measurements were
given to Superintendent Edward Evans,
Of the Bureau Of Criminal Identification
Without being told OF the death of his
victim, he was taken back TO the Fifth
precinct station, where he was incar-
cerated for the night A charge of mpr-
der was registered against him. 1t is
probable that he will attend the inquest
which Coroner hewitt will hold over the
body of Steele tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock.
frultr lived IN the old NayIor man
sion. in the heart Of the woods near
Twtning City. There Is a broad ex-
panse Of territory around his home. and
all this is covered by his lease. Pruitt
is a great hunter, and 1t was with one
of his singie-barrei shotguns that he
killed Steele yesterday afternoon.
Steele, who lived on the James z.
Thompson farm in Prince George
county, Nd, was as much Of a hunter
many trips and had been on the most
friendly terms for years.
Last fall Steele and his son went
hunting for ortolans or rails, and
trespassed upon Pruitt's land. Tine
latter, not knowing who was on his
property, procured gun and ordered
the two supposed strangers off When
ne discovered the identity OF the tres
passers he tried to make amends and
welcomed them to his home After
THIS occurrence Steele never seemed the
same.
Keg of Beer Tapped.
Yesterday keg Of beer was tapped
In Pruitts home. The drinking began
about 10 o'clock. and at 8 o'clock the
members of the party had become suf-
ficiently familiar to deal in personai-
ties and to tell stories about one an
other.
Il remember" said Steele, that me
and my boy come mighty nigh being
nlled plum full o. buckshot one raw day
las fall
Take ker there now. Steele" warned
Pruitt. You treading on my corns,
and I'm just full 'nough Of booze now
- t'-A.7is Sl NissN AieiiC JoD Stoi SSl OIi
that day you was on my land
'Aw, you wouldn't shoot q chicken.
Bill." said Steele, as he laughed In his
glass of beer.
Repeatedly Derided Pruitr.
Pruitt stamped around the room for a
while. drank more Leer and then final
iy answered Steele. telling him that IL
wasn't right TO bring up old grudges and
rub salt in old wounds Steele repeat
IContinued on Second Page.)
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SCHOLARS MARCH CALMLY
FROM BURNING SCHOOL

NEW YORK. March Ia Fifteen
hundred girls, ard boys marched quietly
out of public school No, l, of Brooklyn,
today. while u fire ragged in the base
ment. filling the building with smoke.
The children We're Wei disciplined,
and the GOODNESS of the teachers pre-
vented panic ]
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Count Cassini Presents Reply to Presidents
Note Signifying Russias Willingness
to Name Plenipotentiaries.
CONFIDENCE AGAIN RESTORED
IN PROGRESS OF NEGOTIATIONS
Place of Meeting Of Moscovite and Japan
csc ENJOYS Has Not Yet Been Decided
Upon---Now Under Discussion.


Of
President
=
The information
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Repeatedly Derided Pruitr.

Pruitt stamped around the room for q
while. drank more teer. and then final
ly answered Steele. telling him that IL
wasn't right to bring up old grudges and
rub salt in old wounds Steele repeat
xContinued on Second Page.)
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

Unsettled weather prevails this morn
ing over tho Atlantic States, and there
have been general showers from New
ENGLAND southwestward into Texas and
New Mexico and also local showers in
the upper lake region and the north Pa
cifc States.
II is son1ewhay cooler In the lower
lake region and Ohio valley. and slightly
warmer over most of the remaining dis
frictS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-30
WILL OF MRS. A. E. JOHNSON.
Estate Valued at 100000 Placed in
Charge of Trustees.

The will of Mrs. Annie E. johnson, wife
of the late E. Kurtz Johnson, dated October
16, 1900 has been filed for probate. To her
youngest son, William K. johnson, IS. 600 Is
bequeathed, with a view of making his
ers, to whom money advances had been
made. The residue of Mrs. Johnsons es-
tate is devised to William A. Wimsatt and
Richard Harrison Johnson as trustees, to
hold until William K. Johnson reaches the
age of twenty-three years, when the estate
is to be equally divided among her chill
dren, Richard A. johnson, Sarah E. Nc
CURE, Oliver Perry Johnson, Charles H.
Johnson and William K. johnson.
During the continuance of the trust 1t Is
provided that the net income shall be equal
ly divided semiannually among the five
children. except Richard A. Johnson, as to
whom the will specifically provides that he
shall have no share In the income or the
estate during such time the dividends on
certain securities belonging to his mother
and loaned to him in 1899 are not paid to
the trustees of the estate. and that he
shall have no share In the residue of the
estate until he shall return the securities
or their market value at the time of the
loan. Should the value of the securities
exceed his one-fifth share In the estate
Mrs johnson expresses the wish that the
trustees shall collect the difference from
Richard A. johnson and divide ii equally
among the other children.
William A. Wimsatt and Richard Harrt-
son johnson. the trustees of the estate. are
also named as executors and are requested
by the will to accept $500 each in lieu OF
commissions fer their services as trustees
of the estate 1t is estimated that the
property left by Mrs. johnson 10 worth
about 500, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-30

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Following Days of the Week.
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NV ing comprehensive approved
the artists OF Europe
broader
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-the honored patrons,
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The these enumerated in opposite
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-30
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
NAME CANDIDATE
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr.. John B. Henderson, Jr., Chosen
by Unanimous vote-Shooting
Affray-General Matters.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, September 80. 1908.
Mr., John B. Henderson, jr.. OF Alexandria
county, son of former Senator John b,
Henderson of Missouri. was nominated by
unanimous vote for the state Legislature
to represent Alexandria city and county by
the republican convention, consisting of del
egates from both divisions of this legislative
district. which met last evening at o'clock
In Schuler's Hall on King street.
Nearly all the delegates were In attend
ance and number of spectators occupied
seats in the rear portion of the hail. The
convention was called to order by Mr.
Frank NJ. Phillips, chairman of the city
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
DEATH FOLLOWS BRIEF ILLNESS.
Captain James r. McCallum Dies at His
Vine Avenue Home.

Captain James r. McCallum died at
his residence, 1875 East Vine avenue, at
G:l5 O'Clock Saturday evening after a
BRIT illness.
He was born at Graveston, in this
county, January 20, 1889. AT an early
age he was thrown on his own resources
by the death of his father, Daniel Nc.
Callum, who was at that time United
States marshal under President Fill
more. He was one of the sturdy pio-
neers who went from this state by wa
gon train in the later SOS to the then
far off land of Texas.
But in 1860 he returned to his ma
tive state in answer to hsr call to arms.
He organized a comprny and served
throughout the civil war in the Con-
federate service as captain of Company
d. 63rd Tennessee Infantry. He was
captured at Petersburg, Va, June II,
1864, and cemained in prison at Fort
Delaware until he was paroled at the
end of the war. He was for thirty
years one of the most prominent bust
ness men of this city. He was one Of
the charter members of the Fred Ault
Bivouac.
To the reading public Capt Mccall
lum was we'll known as writer of
verse. Many poems from his pen have
been published in the newspapers, all
of which showed the loftiness of mind
of their composer.
A loving husband and kind and in
dulgent father, a generous friend, he
has gone to his reward.
Funeral services were held at the
home Monday. - Knoxville Journal
and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
Insurance Expense.

The Equitable is not the only life in
surnnce company which needs investi'
eating. A correspondent of the New
York World gives some very interest
ing figures regarding the expense oi
carry on the business of the big insur
ance companies as compiled from the
"Brown Book of Life Insurance Econ
omics."
He shows that for insurance written
in 1908 it cost the Equitable 1877 pei
cent. of its new premium income, the
New York Life SO per ceut. and the
Mutual Life nearly 1906 per cent. The
above percentages are equivalent to Q
cash cost'per unit ($1 ,OOO) of new bus
mess; Equitable 500. 43; New York Life
$3S. OF; Mutual Life $44, 36.
The Mutual Life received in premi
ums in 1908 on its "new business" $9,'
0O1, 1888, and the expense as reported
under Commission to agents, medica
examinations, inspections, salaries
printing, advertising. etc., amounted
to SO, 430, 800, which is equivalent tC
104.0 per cent. of its premiums on new
business, which amounted to $915, 102,.
648. ....
For five years ending Dec. 81, 1904
the Mutual Life, with a premium in
come of $277, G15, ,11S, paid the policy
holders in dividends the small sum
comparatively of $l2,712,SS9, while
the expense of management amounted
to five times as much, or $69, ,597, ,242.
During the same period the New
York Life, with total premium in,
come of 1924, ,0OO,0 paid to policy
holders in dividends $21, $4,000 and
had an expense account of $50, 500, 000
Dnring these five years the Equita
Bile. on a premium income of $968, 1896,
292-ncarly $3.50, 900 less than the
Mutual and $55, 900, 900 less than the
New York Life-paid lis policy-holders
in dividends over $22, 900, 900. which is
more by over $40, 0,O00,OOO than was paid
in dividends by the Mutual, and more
thau 81 500, 900 in excess of the divi
dends paid by the New York Life
while during the period the Equitablei
expense of management was S58, 1927,
GAG, yet this enormous sum is smaller
by more than $l1 ,OOO,O than the ex
penses of the Mutual Life, and less b.
over $16, 100000 than the expense ac
count of the New York Life. Nash
Vile American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
Expensive Psactical Joke.

"a practical Joke" said Barney Old
field, the automobilist, "was played on
me last season. / had my revenge,
though.
"Tho prdctical joke took the form of
a telegram from a friend of mine trav'
cling in Italy. 1t came collect, tt cost
me 81 and when I opened it all read
was:
IT am we'll"
''To get back on my friend for play
ing such an expensive trick on me
went out into the road and found q
cobbIestone. 1 wrapped this stone il
excelsior and pink paper, sealed it VI
in handsome box, and sent it by ex
press, collect" to my friend abroad
cit cost my friend $S for the box
and on opening it he found, along
with the stone, note from me thai
said
"On receipt of the newt that yol
were in good heath the accompanying
load rolled off my heart.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
The Senatorial Contest.

Some of those who do not deem it
prudent to openly oppose primary
election for Senator's are manifesting
seeming anxiety as to the cost of 1t.
The cost? There need be no gieat ex-
pense. Each of the candidates, pre-
sumably, has friends in every comfy
who are sufficiently interested to look
after their favorite's interests. The
holding of a primary election in which
only two candidates are involved is a
! very simple affair. The election can
be held at the regular election, either
in August or November, and the votes
can be easily and quickly counted.
The August election has been suggest
ed as a suitable time for the Senatorial
primary, as the selection of Senatori-
al candidate at that time would elimi-
nate the question from the election of
members of the Legislature in Novem
ber. On the other hand, it is urged
that the holding of the primary at the
November election would serve to
bring out the Democratic o and thus
increase the vote for the State Demo
cratic ticket.
There can be no valid objection to a
primary. The avowed candidates for
Senator have declared in tavor of it,
and there is a very general sentiment
among the people in favor OF this meth
cd of choosing Senator, the senti-
ment being practically universal. The
people, the voters, should have their
way in this matter. They are not in a
mood to be trihed with. There haye
been mutterings of discomfort, and
this feeling can be largely appeased by
primary through which the will of the
Democratic voters can be freely and
fairly expressed. All Democratic votes
will probably be needed next year, and
the pursuance ef a wise and prudent
policy, will serve to develop the par
ty's strength.
The Senatorial contest seems to have
been begun rather early, and it will
have long time to run, but the people
seem to be warmly in favor of a joint
debate between the candidates, which
may be wise or otherwise, but the SEN
timent in favor of primary has rea-
son behind it, and cannot be safely ig-
nored = Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
Mr.. Patterson For Governor.

Congressman M. r. Patterson of the
Tenth Congressional District, when
asked regarding the report that he
would be candidate for Governor of
Tennessee the ensuing term. replied:
ST have not thought anything about
the race"
1t was easy enough to detect, how
ever, that he is not at all displeased
with the mention of his name in this
connection, though he wishes it under
stood that his friends and not himself
are responsible for the launching oi
his boom. Many of the latter believe
that Congressman Patterson could
make winning fight and thereare peo
pie iu other parts of the state besides
West Tennessee who ent ertain a sim
liar opinion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
NEW LINES OF ROAD.
SOuthean Making Plans for Two in Upper
East Tennessee.

New Yoak, June 23.-Plans are al
ready under way for the construction
of two new lines for the Southern rail
way, both Of them running in a north.
westerly direction from Western North
Carolina to East Tennessee. Samuel
Spencer, president of the road,
said today that the lines were intend.
ed to accommodate the growing condi
tions, especially in timber. in that ter.
titory. "The Johnson City Southern
Railway" said Mr.. Spencer, sis in.
tended to shorten the line from John
son City to Marion, N. @. The com
pany which will build the line has just
been incorporated. The second line il
to make connection between Mary
vile, Tenn, to Bushnell, N. @. This
route will not penetrate Rabun Gap, az
reported. 1t will pass through anoth
or gap in the mountains.
Mr.. Spencer said that the Southern
railway had no interest in the contro
of the Caldwell and Northern company
and contemplated none. Officers and
directors of the Southern railway are
among the ihcorporators of the John
son City Southern railway company
The road will run from Marion, N. c.,
in a northwesterly direction along the
north fork of the Catawba river and
then down to the Tennessee boundary,
a distance Of seventy-one miles, tC
johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
Quality vs.. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do not
on the quantity of food you eat, but on
its perfect digestion aud proper assim-
ilation. When you take Kodol Dys-
pepsla Cure your system gets all the
nourishment out of all the food you eat
1t digests what you eat regardless OF
the condition of the stomach and con-
veys the nutrient properties to the
blood and tissues. This builds up an d
strengthens the entire system. Kod ol
cures indigestion, dyspepsia, belching,
sour stomach, weak heart, etc Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for what is sometimes
called Americas national disease-Dys
pepsia- is destined to eventually work
wonderful aud lasting benefit to suf.
ferers from this distressing and mind
harrassing condition. Sold by H. O.
Miller,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-06-29
Dates Fixed.

The dates for the annual encamp-
ment of the Third regiment, N. G. S.
T., all the companies of which are To-
Gated in East Tennessee, have been
fixed for August 81 to 80, inclusive.
The location for the camp has not yei
been definitely decided upon, but it is
thought possible that Hartman may
be selected. Hartman, Knoxville and
Morristown are after the encampment.
The adiutant general with officers oI
the Third regiment, are looking ovel
the situation with view of determin
ing the contest between these three
points as soon as possible.