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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

NJ DIES Portes de Ia Fosse, counselor of
the French embassy, Will go to Newport.
accompanied by Count de Perretu, July
10. Viscount de Chambrun will arrive in
this country the first OF July.
The French embassy will be estab-
lished at the Berkeley, Newport. for the
summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

F. A. Linger, of this city. is POW stop
ming at the Morgan House. Poughkeep
Il n Y for @ week or ten days, ane
from there will go to Atlantic CITY iol
d short visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the Brit
ish Ambassa dor, left Washington for
Lenox last evening to remain at Deep
deene with his family until Friday,
when he again returns to Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

S. Huntington Rogers. u S. A. form
erly of this city, is temporarily sta
TONED at Fort Washington, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

The summer girl often causes winter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

Mrs Westinghouse left Pittsburg the
first of this week for her summer home,
Erskin Park, LenoX.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

Justice McKenna left WASHINGTON
LAST night to Yaake his daughter, Mrs.
pitt Dutfield, a visit at her place IN
Cedarhearst, Long Island.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20
ADMIRAL DEWEY
DOWN POTOMAC
Sails on Dolphin for a
Short Cruise.
MO0DY'S MOONLIGHT PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh Expected IN
Washington for Short Stay.
Social Gossip.

Admiral Dewey left the city yester-
day on the Dolphin for cruise down
Chesapeake bay. To-Day he VIII VII
ness the docking OF the COLORADO al
Sclomon's Point, Md. Mrs. Dewey ac-
companied the Admiral, and they Will
remain on the water for several days
returning to Washington. probably, ZOE
Sunday
Attorney General Moody. who. though
a bachelor, is one OF the most frequent
entertainers OF the Cabinet circle, useo
one of the Government electric Launches
a few evenings ago. in giving moon
light river party Among those VINO
attended the Attorney General on the
ittle boat were Mrs. Fremont Genera
Crozier, Mrs. Oliver Cromwell, and MISS
Kate Deering. Supper was sert .s ~
board, and the entire affalr, tiliou e. -
quite impromptu, was a pieasurapie
success
Justice McKenna left Washington
| last night to make his daughter, Mrs.
pitt Dutfield, visit at her place III
| Cedarhearst. Long Island
| Miss Marie McKenna leaves Washing
ton today for West Virginia. where she
| will be the guest Of Mrs john oa'is'
| Senator F'orakers son, J. b forahei'
tr is stopping at the Hotel Rennerl' IN
| baltimore, for a few days
| Mr.. and Mrs Thomas F. walsh. VINO
are in New York after looking over the
Spencer place at Ochre Point, newport
which they have leased for the summer
are expected In Washington this Weeh
for short stay. Their house IN Mass 50
| achusetts avenue, which Was S;oseu p -
E.! %. fnr
| onened and they will probably stop al
| the New Willard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

The newly appointed American minis
ter to Colombia, John w. Barrett, left
Washington yesterday afternoon for
New York. Mr.. Barrett will shortly sail
for his new post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

Miss Marie McKenna leaves Washiiis-
ton today for West Virginia. "nsis Sie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-20

Senator Foraker's son, ]. q. ForaKer'
- &C. ston,,ns at the Hotel Rennert. in
baltimore, for a few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
The Next Move In the Russo Japanese
Mar

The Russians at Mukden have heard
that Nogi's forces with their big guns
have joined Oyama In this as in other
matters the Japanese have been most
successfully silent. Not line has been
given out by them which could lead to
anything definite on the subject of the
future of the Port Arthur besiegers It
was an easy guess that they would go to
Oyama. and, once there, strengthen the
japanese position. But II they have ar
rived at the front the details of their
journey are as yet their own secret
Those little men are teaching the world
something in the way of privacy. They
keep the curtain we'll down while setting
the stage.
Equally matter OF guess, too. is
Oyama's plan, with Nogi to help. VIII he
strike al once or wait for milder weather?
The ManChurian winter is no slouch.
Heavy snowfalls and bitter temperature
mark the greater part Of 1t, and the pres
ent winter, as II working i'm behalf of
peace, is very severe II is suggested on
the one hand that OYama, who is now
very strong may wait for spring before
making a general movement, and on the
other that he may strike at once and
fight his way to Mukden as speedily as
possible. Why give Kuropatkin a days
additional time for reinforcements and
stronger intrenchments?
The coming clash, whenever or however
consequence. Japan today has accom-
plshed quite twO-thirds of her military
purpose. She controls the situation abso-
lutely at Port Arthur. She Is I'm no dan
ger whatever from Vladivostok. If Oyama
can drive Kuropatkin back on Mukden he
can probably drive him further, and
Japanese occupancy of Hardin would all
but settle the case. Manchuria would
then be practically under japanese control,
and that would justify Japan in taking
the rest and asking what next of Russia.
For these reasons we may probably eX-
pect Oyama TO exercise the greatest care
in his next order The winning of the
next general battle by him might end the
war; whereas should KuropatlSin win, and
press the advantages gained, Russia
would undoubtedly take heart rush more
men to the front, and even begin serious
ly to think of regaining control of the
sea. The problem as now presented
could not be more interesting or i'm
portant to either side or to the outside
world Washington Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Gold mining in Vermont has proved an
illusory dream. hut something OF the pos
sibilities OF the development of our
natural resources is pointed out in a
marked way by Prof. Perkins. state
geologist, who shows that today $12.-
900, 900 is invested in Vermont quarries.
10000 hands are employed, and that
the value of the stone placed on the
market has increased in less than 25
years from $l,755 900 to $1,000, 600 Yer
mont once led the Union in the production
Of copper, but the industry has been at
low ebb for years, although two or three
mines are stll operated prohtably 1t
is thought, however that as a result OF
the discovery of a new process of reduc-
ing the ore operations may be resumed
at Vershire, which was once the centre
of extensive operations. The attempt to
mine asbestos in Belvidere was a failure.
but Prof. Perry thinks that the deposits
there and in Lowell should have careful
and prudent prospecting and detailed
study
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
MARY A. ROGERS WILL NOT DIE TODAY
Gov Bell Yesterday Granted Repreve Until June 2Cam Of Evil
dence Through Confession Of Leon Perham Her Accompce

Gov. Charles j. Bell after being in
consultation all the forenoon yesterday
with Atty-Gen. c. c. Fits, in the office
Of the state hospital for the insane, at
Waterbury, announced at noon that he
had decided to grant a four months re-
prieve to Mrs. Mary Rogers of Ben
nington condemned to be hanged in the
state prison at Windsor today, Feb 3,
for the murder of her husband, Marcus
Rogers. The text Of the governors state
ment is as follows:
II grant reprieve to Mrs Mary
Rogers until Friday, June 2, 1905.
Il do this expressly and only on the
ground that she claimed through her
attorneys that she has not had a fair
trial, and that the evidence produced
against her was false. ! do not i'm any
way pass upon the question as to
whether such is the fact l leave that
question entirely to the courts, to which
she has now full recourse.
Il fix the date June .. since that viii
enable her to bring her case with all the
new evidence she claims to have before
the supreme court at its May term. The
decision Of that court upon her appeal
must be final so far as the executive
power is concerned.
No consideration is given in granting
this rcprieVe to complaints made by out
siders that the laws OF Vermont are cruel
and barbarous. ! believe the laws of Yer
mont are just and merciful, and express
the will and wish Of the people of this
state and the best judgment of the en-
lightened and lawabding people of the
commonwealth.
Il shall not by any act Of mine at
tempt to thwart the expressed will of the
people, or undertake to change the policy
Of our law as to capital punishment
Charles J. Bell Governor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Decision Of Great Importance Against the
Beef Trust

The contention Of George f. Edmunds
that the sherman antitrust law affords
adequate means for dealing with trust
monopoles is borne out in the decision
Of the United states supreme court. with
out "A dissenting opinion in affirming the
judgment Of the lower court in the pro-
ceedngs against the beef trust to show
that it was a combination in restraint of
trade. The trust had a scheme which
worked to catch the people as the old fish
trap did-going and coming. The trust
fixed the price to bc paid for cattle on
the hoof. depriving the farmers and
herders of a fair profit. as there was in
effect but one purchaser for all the cattle
raised in the West, and the cattle raiser
had to take what was offered or keep his
cattle unsold. Then the trust fixed the
prices to the consumers all over the coun-
try. Tho courts decision covers both Of
these points and also discrimination in
railroad rates
Attorney General Moody has not de-
cidcd whether criminal prosecutions
will now bc instituted, but if Dis
trict Attorney Bethea has in his posses
sion evidence sufficient to establish the
fact that the beef trust has violated the
injunction it will be promptly presented
To Judge Grosscup who gave the decision
at Chicago in the lower court. and who
will not hesitate To imprison the offenders
for contempt Of court such action 1t is
maintained. would have a great moral
effect as IT would demonstrate to the
world that men engaged in Illegal and
obnoxious industrial practices are not
immune from punishment irrespective OF
their wealth or influence. Whether the
packers are prosecuted or not. the depart
ment of justice. 10y virtue Of the opinion.
has a powerful weapon iO its hands with
which to compel absolute obedience To the
law or to punish those who violate it
with Imprisonment obviously a more eff
cacious remedy for wrongdoing than tho
imposition Of fine, whatever might be
its magnitude. Even should no criminal
prosecution bc instituted ON the evidence
now in hand the packers will hereafter
operate under the constant menace of
summary imprisonment there being no
appeal from such punishment when i'm
posed FOR contempt Of court
The decision is also Of great importance
In clearing rhc way for the control Of
other trusts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

left Wednesday night bringing the rec
ords of the trial
1t is claimed in behalf of Mrs Rogers
that she did not approach James Ryder,
the life insurance agent to get the in
surance on her husbands life, and did not
come until he sent for her; that the con-
fession of Leon PeTham, her accomplice,
tends to show that he actually admins
tered the chloroform that killed Rogers,
and that he testified falsely to save his
life; that the history of Mrs. Rogers's
family showed insanity, one or more mem
bers having been confined for the disease;
and the woman was under 20 years old
when the crime was committed and was
in a pregnant condition.
No further action can be taken against
Perham, who is serving life sentence
in state prison, as under the constitution
no man can twice be placed in jeopardy
OF life and tried for the same offence.
1t is said that Mrs. Rogers showed no
emotion when notified of the reprieve.
The scaffod which had been erected is
being taken down. G. T. Walter, secre-
tary Of civil and military affairs, will
go to Windsor today with an official
copy Of the reprieve. The case for Mrs.
Rogers will be worked up by r. w. Mo-
loney, who will be assisted by j. II. Sen
ter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Atty-Gen. Clarke G. Fits called up +.
W Oakes superintendent of the state
prison. at Windsor, and notified him Of
the governors decision Mr.. Oakes de-
sired TO confer with the governor, who
went to the telephone. 1t was decided
to remove the death watch which has
been guarding the cell of the condemned
woman. The governor ordered the super
iutendent to keep the woman in the same
cell under strict surveillance and to allow
no one to communicate with her until
counsel may be secured for her.
The governor and attorney general were
at Waterbury yesterday to attend a meet
ing OF the committee appointed to in
vestigate state institutions.
Attorney General Fits. while not dis
posed TO obstruct any reasonable de-
mands for a reprieve, had been very
earnest in urging upon the governor the
wisdom OF careful examination of the
records OF the trial. and comparing them
with the character and detail of the new
evidence in behalf of Mrs. Rogers
which II was alleged had been discovered.
Accordingly word was sent to States At
torney Daley, Of Bennington county, who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

business and which win promptly use
their permits, the possession of necessary
rights of way similar to those Of railroads
and irrigation companies, reasonable
payment to be exacted for the use OF
rights of way on forest reserves and other
public lands: that all state legislatures
provide laws and financial aid to con-
solidate the rural schools in units sufi-
ciently large that forestry, agriculture
and home economics may be successfully
taught by precept example and prac-
tical work; and protesting against the
attempted reduction of the area of the
Minnesota National Forest Reserve.
At the close of the last session Mr..
Clifford Pinchot. chief of the bureau Of
forestry, in a brief speech impressed
upon the congress these three points:
THE bulk Of the forests of the United
States are now and must always remain
in the hands of the private owner; only
as the private owner, large or small the
lumberman, the railroad, the miner, or
the man who owns the land becomes
interested in forestry and carries out its
true principles, shall we succeed in prac-
ticing forestry in the United States.
Second, the forests now in govern
ment control must remain in govern
ment control just so far as they are
needed for public purposes. We must
have forest reserves, and we shall be
forced to extend the area of forest re-
serves later on, not merely by preslden-
tial proclamation, but by purchase.
Lands are passing out of the govern
ments hands every day whose return ia
its ownership is absolutely essential t.
the well-being of the regions where they
lie
Third, we must begin at once the Gre
alton of a national forest service in the
United States. We are the only one of
the great nations whose forest work is in
so chaotic a condition. Our task is to
create a clean, effective body of men for
handling these great forest questions,
and in general to take up, just so far as
the state organizations are unable to take
it up, but always in cooperation with
them, the care of the general progress of
forestry throughout the United States
for more and more l hope to see the bu-
reau of forestry act as a helper and as
sistant not only to the commercial in
terests, which is our first duty in the
matter, but to all interests affected by
the forest. I should like to have every
member of this congress go home with
the idea that the bureau of forestry is
the servant of every one of you, and will
give you its help to the very utmost
limit OF its power"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Sheriff II. H. Peck, Deputy Sheriffs w.
S. Lowell. r. a. Spafford. j. H. Kiniry,
and A. McAuley of Windsor county b.
b. Finn of Springfield Rev. ]. X. Fuller
and Rev. c. c. Delany of Windsor, Thorn
as w. Moloney Of Rutland and Mrs. w.
J. Blickensderfer OF Stamford, Conn.,
went 20 Montpelier Wednesday to make
a supreme effort to secure a stay of ex-
ecution for Mrs. Rogers.
This effort was based on the fact that
Leon Perham. who was the accomplice
Of Mrs. Rogers in the murder of her hus-
band and who is now serving a life SEN
tence in the state prison at Windsor for
the crime, in confession Tuesday even
ing before Deputy Sheriff w. S Lowell.
Supt. +. w. Oakes and Z. B. Finn, ad-
mitted that he had not told the exact
truth on the witness stand. and that he
made the statement of his own free will
1t is understood that he said that he ap-
piled to Marcus Rogers's face the chloro-
form which killed him.
r. w. Moloney Of Rutland made the
principal argument for a reprleve, but
Chaplain Fuller Rev. Father Delaney, j.
II. Senter Of Montpelier +. b. Finn of
Springfield, eX-Lieut Gov. Stanton and
Deputy Sheriff Lowell also spoke for Mrs.
Rogers. Attorney General Fits opposed
n stay of execution. In reply to the pc
tition of the sheriffs Gov Bell said: I'm
answer to the petition Of the sheriffs OF
Windsor county, / want to say that II
there are any who desire to retire from
Office and resign their commissions, they
are at liberty to do So" The sheriffs
after their return to White River juno
ton, expressed themselves as deeply hurt
and offended at the governors attitude
toward them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

The ochre hue has been injected In
double-barreled doses into many Of the
daily newspapers outside OF Vermont in
an attempt TO make features" Of the
Mary Rogers case. Everything that could
be raked up to pander to sensationaiism
has been used, and the imagination has
been source Of greater supply than the
reservoir of facts Even the Associated
Press matter has been incorrect Much
has been made OF the alleged discrimina-
tion against Mrs Rogers because she was
a Roman Catholic As a matter of fact
she did not pretend to have a religion
and on the night after she was sentenced
she said she did not believe in a God. but
that she thought there ought to he a hell
for some people
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

New Hampshire, which followed Yer
mont In adopting a local option liquor
nw. finds great eiauiar for changes
now that the Legislature is in session.
Thirty-seven different measures relating
to the regulation OF the sale Of liquor
were presented At Concord this week The
saloon keepers and the most Incorporate
Of temperance advocates have alike ap-
pealed to the Legislature Tho law is
said to have worked well i'm the cities and
larger towns and in spite Of the flood Of
proposed changes IT is not expected that
any radical amendments will he adopted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

This Rogers case has been piled on ad
lihitum, ad nauseum Mrs Rogers would
hang today but for the weak -kueed action
Of previous legislatures, which have
overridden the courts and commutcd the
sentence Of seven murdercrs who ought
70 have gone to the Eallows before Mrs.
Rogers The legislature OF 1902. which
changed the sentences of Dohcrty. East
man and shaw, made the task Of exocut-
ing woman extremely difficult
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
5rattIeboro. Lovely and Progressive.

Brattleboro. always one OF the lovelicst
villages of the Connecticut valley in
creases In activity and Vigor as il in
creascs In age. II has just secured a
new industry employing 40 hands. a dam
across the Connecticut and the resulting
water power is sure to come. An cleo
tric road Ia Hinsdale and Mortified is
another possibility. The poor old narrow
gauge may be converted into a standard
gauge road and given a new lease OF life
Unless all signs fail Brattleboro Intends
To maintain her position as the shire
town Of the county. II is being dem
onstratcd that she has hustlers I'm bust
ness as well as IN politics
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

We agree with the Northhold News
that Rev. J. X. Fuller. chaplain Of the
state prison, showed himself "a fine speci-
men Of the bigot when he wrote Of
those whose hardened hearts and social
and political interests demand the slay-
ing Of their victim through the enforce
ment Of pagan law" Mr. Fuller
heart may have run away with his head
hut ne has not distinguished himself in
the Mary Rogers case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
Goddard Seminary Damaged by Fire.

Fire caused $4,000 damage in the main
building Of Goddard seminary at Barre
Tuesday evening The fire started in the
furnace room and crept through the parti-
tions to the third floor Firemen worked
two hours In putting out the flames
There were 100 boys and girls In the
building, but all went from the building
in safety although there was something
Of "A panic. All classes will be suspended
a few DAYS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
Poultry Food Aaents Wanted.

Agents wanted everywhere to sell Pages
Perfected Poultry Food. If 1t is not for
sale in your village, write the mannfac-
turer, c. S. Page, Hyde Park, Vt, for
terms to agents. Agents take no risk,
as the food is guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction in every case, and any not
sold may be returned. 1t is an article
of genuine merit. and can be conscien-
tiously commended to poultrymen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

President Boosevch sent to Congress
Monday special message recommending
that statistics Of manage ana divorce
for the whole country he collected by the
census bureau. none having been collect
ed since 1856. such statistics, ne believes.
would be useful in the Framing Of divorce
laws the laxity ot witch I'm some states
lac doplored
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Chicago is at work on plans which will
give that city the finest park system in
America, a system which, II is claimed,
will make the western metropolis the
Paris of America in artistic attraction.
One of the most interesting and valuable
of the attractions announced for the Feb
ruary Century is the article on "Chicagos
New Park Service" by Henry G, Foreman,
President of Chicago's South park COM
missioners and president of the Outer
Belt park commission of Cook county and
Chicago. The pictures illustrating the
article are by Jules Guerin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03
Gbr 1)rrmullt 4b@nis.
BRATTLEBoRo.
FRIDAY, FEBRHARY 3, 1905
T ~ y I'1'T - TT w -
o. l. FRENCH.

The naval committed Of the House has
decided to limit the building program Of
the navy to two baitleships and to
bring the appropriations down to SlOo
OOO, 600, or SIC oOo. 900 less than Secretary
Morton's estimate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Tho President has called the attention
of Congress to the detective corporation
law Of the District az Columbia. which
opens the way to fragft In two and one
half years 22i1 compt HES with an au-
thorized capital OF ligarly $1,000 OOo. 600
have been granted charters i'm the dis
trict
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

President Spooner in Boston and New
York recently received several $1,000 sub
scriptions for the alumni hall at Norwich
University Plans are now being made
to get material for foundations on TO the
ground so that work may be begun on the
building early in the spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-03

Wilby-There goes that beautiful Mrs
Kofure, with her wealth of auburn hair
She wasn't always so rich, was she?
Nash-Oh, no. l knew her when she
was red d-headed. Transcript