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The Washington times., 1905-11-23

testimony. was listened to with almost
breathe attention By the cou~t ana
others in the room
Guarded in Speech
The Witness was very careful about
expressing a positive opinion as 70 ths
cause Of death. In other words hs- did
not IN set terms say. that The immediate. {.
cause Of Branch's death was che blows
10 the head and face. delivered by aferi-
wet her.
The blows could have produced the
hemorrhage, which was The cause of
the death. but the witness did not give
II as his professional opinion that the
hemorrhage was solely due 70 the
/ DR.. Stone described Branch's head
trOnbie as follows:
The first incision caused a very tree
hemorrhage. When the skull was OPEN
ed 1t was discovered that the brain
membranes We're under great tension
As soon as the. outer membrane was
divided there was a free discharge OF
serius fluid. while the blood vessels ap-
peared turgid and strained.
Small Blood Clots.
There were few small blood clots.
evidently originating In the apex OF the
brain. These were removed by frriga-
ton SO far as was safe Upon the sp-
plication of treatment the puIsaiion of
the BRAIN which had been suspended.
reappeared.
The wound was dressed and the pa
tient returned to bed
DR. Stone, in answer to questions by
Captain Mark, said that Branch In
jury, was q brain lesion caused by con
cussion. While the acruaI cause Of
death could not be determined, owing
TO there being no autopsy, DIR. Stone
belieVed IL to have been an obliteratfOn
of the vital centers of the brain due to
odaemia.
Tissues Like Sponge.
The latter condition. Or Stone said.
was an absorption of fluid by the brain
tissues much after the manner OF a
sponge.
The location OF this trouble was ap-
parently deep within the brain at a
point where death would have resulted
from an effort TO reach the trouble for
treatment.
Were Midshipman Branells Injuries
such as, could have resulted from an
encounter of twenty-three rounds of
tghting with an opponent. the size Of
ing-bag gloves? asked Judge Advocate
think they could. replied Dr.
Stone.
Beyond Human Aid.
Asked II Branch's life could have
been saved by earlier treatment than
he received. the surgeon replied that he
thought Branch would have died any
way. from what could be judged of his
trouble through the symptoms devei-
cped prior to- the operation and the
conditions as shown Dy the examination
OF the brain.
Dr.. Stone. in response 10 Admiral Nc
(
ing. under ordinary conditions. with
padded gloves. dangerous but with
punchinS-bag gl0ves greater danger at
tached
These gloves. / understood he said.
taking up those used In the Merlwether-
Branch fight when sweaty. are worse
thRn naked fists
Midshipman Fitch. in correcting his
testimony Of yesterday. was asked seN-
erai questions about the gioE - used
by Meriwether and Branch. Replying 10
question from a member OF the court.
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Lithuania Asks Autonomy
Separate From Poland

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 2s.-An Of
fetal announcement made today states
that Count Witte has received forty
kilograms from Lithuanian citizens. il
which they demand autonomy for their
country. and request the government
not to couple Lithuania with Poland IN
providing for its future government.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
oFFERED ao.ooo.o Gee AcREs.

Ell PAsO. Texas. Nov. 23.-John Alex
ander Dowie and party have reached
rampico after inspecting the offerings
for a proposed Zion colony and are
ready 10 take the steamer for Chicago.
by way or New York. Dowic has ad-
Vised Zion CITY. denying that is in
1Ie SAYS eo,0l1.oo0 acres of land have been
offered for his colony
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Head Of Church Affairs
New Governor of Finland

HEI. I.sINGFORs. Finland. Nov. s-M-
Gerard. president or the department. OF
civil and ecclesiastical affairs Of the i'm
perial council. has definitely heen an-
pointed the new sgovernor general Of
Finland.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
New Fast Express Train to New Yor,,

via Pennsylvania railroad Reginnfns-
November IS. new fast express train 10
New York via Pennsylvania railroad
viii leave Washington at D. m daiis,
and arrive West Philadelphia 5:5s n ~,
New York s.l5 p. m, with Pullman mar
Tor cars. dining car and standard
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
BRANCH'S FEARFUL
PLIGHT DESCRIBED
DR.. Stone, of Academy, Tells of Midship-
mans Closed Eyes, Swollen Lips, Tn
consciousness, and Paralyzed Side.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Nov. 23.-The sec
ond day Of the Merswether court-mar-
tial was called 10 order at 10 O'Clock
By. Admiral Ramsay, president OF the
court The first business was the read
ing of Yesterdays records.
The accused sat opposite his counsel
on the right of the judge advocate.
who read the record of YESTERDAY
During the reading Meriwether never
took his eyes OF the Judge advocate and
listened intently Col W G MeNutt.
OF Memphis. uncle of the accused. was
present snd took deep interest in the
proceedings.
Witnesses See Record.
When it came to the testimony OF the
witnesses. they were called IL aud
handed a copy of their testimony. with
instruction to read it over and see II
they were correctly reported.
The record OF yesterday was approved
by the court. and Lieut. Com. H. ].
Ziegennler was called as the first
witness He was the executive Of
fcer of the Hartford. on which ship
Neriwether served half OF the practice
cruise.
The articles for governing the navy,
witness said. were rcad and posted on
the ship. The purpose OF calling this
witness was TO Impress on the court
that the rules were read and posted
on the ship. so that Meriwether. who
vas serving his practice cruise, could
not be ignorant Of them.
Took Branch to Hospital.
Hospital Steward MehIeke testified TO
removing Branch to the hospital.
DR.. E. P. stone. OF the Academy Hos
pital, testified TO attending Branch
Branch. witness said, was unconscious.
His left side was paralyzed.
His eyes were closed ana his lips
were swollen. His condition was such,
witness said; that he called in consul
tation DR. Byrnes, medical inspector,
and il was decided 10 call IN Drs
Finney and Thomas. of Baltimore.
The operation was performed DN Df
Finney. The father OF Branch, VINO ma q
been sent for, consented
Seemed Improved.
After the operation. witness said.
Branch seemed TO improve, and the
movement OF his right leg and arm be-
came less frequent
IN answer to question from the Judge
advocate. witness said he thought the
compression of the brain from which
Branch suffered could have been pro-
duced by blows TO the head.
He also said there was no doubt that
the blows 10 the head had caused the
compression OF the brain. ana that, bau
he beeu called Immediately after the oc-
ciirrence. he could not have saved
Branch's life
Rose Takes Part.
United States District Attorney Rose
took part in the examination Of the wit
ness. the district attorney getting the
witness to describe minutely tho opera
ton and also just how blow TO the
head could produce the condition OF the
brain as disclosed by the operation.
on cross-examination by counsel for
defense witness said he knew OF no
personal instance where blow TO the
head had produced injuries such as he
had described. There were serious eX-
tarnel INJURIES 10 the head, witness
said although the skin was not broken
In answer to question from mem
Der of the court witness replied that he
was not prepared to say that a blow
from the fist could produce concussion
Of the brain.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
CUBAN MURDERER
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Found in Churchyard With
Bullet in Brain.
SECOND VICTIM MAY DIE
deliberately Shot Down Two Brothers
of Young Girl of Whom He
Was Enamored.
SECOND VICTIM MAY DIE

MACK, y Y. Nov 23-W. H. Jones.
the Cuban who last night shot and killed
Harry Rri1ron and wounded Frank Brit
ton. brothers Of Jessie Britton. OF whom
he was enamored. was FOUND dead in
the Baptist churchyard today with a
bullet in mis- brain II was evident that
Immediately after The shooting ne had
gone into the churchyard and there
committed suicide
All night long an armed posse with
shotguns had been hunting through the
woods in the hope of finding some trace
OF Tones Ii was not until daylight that
the body was discovered. Joseph Stew
art. uncle of the Britton children, who
led the posse in its search. came across
Jones body in the ehurehyard.
yivacious and Attractive.
The Brittons live in Marion street.
Nyack. In the family We're the mother,
Mrs. Miriam Britton; her two sons. and
her daughter Jessie, a slip of a girl OF
sixteen. very handsome. vivacious. and
attractive.
Two years ago. the Cuban appeared in
Nyack. He saw the pretty girl and fell
desperately in love with her. He court
ed her In Cuban fashion; he followed
her footsteps in the day. and he haunt
ed her house al night The girl became
terrified. She told her TWO big brothers
and her mother. and the brothers went
10 the Cuban and told INN il would be
safer for him 10 leave town
The BrittOns appealed 10 the police
who told Jones 70 leave Nyack without
delay He defied the police as he defied
Mss BrittOns s brothers He was seen
skulking about the neighbOrhOod and
now and again there were no one out
side the BrIrtOn home. The brother and
mother knew well that Jones was near.
Last evening Jones boldly forced his
way into the home OF the Brittons and
shot and killed Harry Britton. and fatal
ly wounded Harry's brother, Frank.
The latter is in a dying condition today
al the Nyack Hospital.
Mother Hastily Summoned.
Mrs Britton was summoned from
Brooklyn, arriving late Iast night The
two women We're so undone by the
tragic event that it was many hours
before they could be calmed
Jones was employed as painter and
decorator in Nyack UP 10 two years ago.
he was 1hirty-five years old. sUarthy
handsome, and well educated He took
lodging with Mrs. Brltton, and had not
been there many weeks before he be-
gan 10 annoy Jessie
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Manning on Hand

Senator Depew's ''rantanker0us friend
from up the river who usually gets
around about this time OF the year %
reached the council chamber I'm tie Citv
Hall fun hour before the insurance in
Nest2ation was resumed. He took "a
chair. waiting patiently for a summons
10 The witness stand.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Flag SaIuted.

The guns OF the sixtus fortrtss doomed
OUT salute OF sixteen guns as the
Norwegian flag was run lp at the r,sst
head of the Dannebrog. This was suc-
ceeded by rounds of cheers from tbe
people.
A squadron OF Danish Warships will
accompany the Danneborg TO Christfa-
MIA.
BY starting today, the new king win
arrive at Christiania a day earlier than
was at first arranged. This change n,
the program was made so that Queen
Maud VIII have time to reouperate after
the sea sickness. which IL is feared sbs.
stand the strain OF official receptions a p
ranged in honor Of the new rulers OF
Norway
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
si.zs to Baltimore and Return, sI.as

Pennsylvania Railroad Saturday and
Sunday tickets good on all trstins ex-
cept Congrcssidnai Limite,. and good
for return until Sunday night.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Holiday Decreed.

Today the city was gayIy decked with
flags. Great crowds thronsed the
streets A holiday was decreed and the
presence Of throngs Of children on the
streets added 70 the spectacle. Ideal
weather brought out thousands. who en-
gagged in all kinds Of holiday festivities
King Haakon and Queen Maud drove
IN a golden coach through the crowds
OF people, escorted by a detachment Of
hussars 10 the harbor where they
boarded King Christians yacht. the
Danneborg.
All members OF the Danish royal fam
iiy and all Danish officials particfnate,j
In the ceremony with which the younp
rulers were started on their iourneV
TO Norway
King Haakon wore the uniform of an
admiral Of the Danish navy. posifion
conferred on him by King Christian
KING Christian and King Haakon were
Vlslbly moved as they said good-hv 70
each other. Queen Maud was caimer
and ehatted Of the future plans of ber-
self and her husband.
As the Dannebrog started on be-
Journey King Haakon. Queen Maud and
their son, the Prince OIar. the vo,,r,e-
crown prince Of Norway. waved band.
kerchiefs 20 the huge crowds assemblies
at all points OF vantage about the bar-
bor
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
HAAKON IS GIVEN
ROUS|NG SEND-OFF
Departure From Copenha-
gen Like Fairy Tale.
TO WHARF IN GOLDEN COACH
Enthusiastic Throngs Cheer as Nor
ways King Leaves His Danish
HOme-christian weeps.
TO wharf IN GOLDEN COACH

CoPENHAGEN, Noy. 2s.-The people
81 Copenhagen, who have at last been
aroused to tardy enthusiasm over the
election Of Prince Charles Of Denmark
to the throne OF Norway, today for the
first time gave the new King Haakon
and Queen Maud notable ovation, as
the Norwegian rulers were taking their
departure for their future home.
Al first the masses or the people held
aloof and showed little interest In the
selection Of a Danish prince to the new
crown The enthusiasm among royalists
ana the elaborate descriptions in the
newspapers Of the ceremonies with
which Prince Charles was informed of
ms election and accepted the crown.
soon aroused them TO greater en-
thusiasm
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Mutual Reserve Head Is
Put on the Stand
Today.
POST-MORTEM. BUSINESS
Paid What 1t Pleased on
Policies Till Three
Years Ago.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23-Gerald r.
Brown, head OF the bond and mortgage
department Of the Equitable, was on
the stand again this morning before the
Legislative Investigation Committee to
tell Of the expenses incurred in keeping
the societys building clean and in or
Ger.
Brown said that twenty-eisht men
were employed BY the society. which
paid out s1s240 for their services. and
forty-six women were employed and
were paid S6s3 each month.
The witness said that the building
could not be kept clean for any less
money than was expended for the pur-
All Hands Work.
Have you made any examination,
asked Mr.. Hughes. ito see il these men
all work.
Il have. replied the Witness they
are al there"
Mr.. Hughes took the industry of the
forty-six women for granted
What supplies are bought?" asked
Mr.. Hughes
Feather busters. soap. and they cost
S1l0 a month
When the witness was asked if he
thought this department. was being eco
nomically administered. he exclaimed.
II would not like 70 undertake TO chan
the building for that price
How long has AR C1ea-y been re-
eeiving this amount ?"
Zen or twelve years,
rs he in politics2"
''Not that know Of
George B. Eldrldge. vice president and
actuary OF the Mutual Reserve Life In
surance COMPANY. was the next wit
ness. lie said The company was founded
in 1851 for the purpose OF doing post
mortern assessment Insurance business.
Bntil 1892. the witness said. the compa-
ny made 40 definite promise as TO the
amount Il would pay on policies After
that definite face value form Of policy
was Issued.
Company's Scheme.
Air. Eldridge explained how an excess
OF . per cent over what would. normal
~ be required. was set a part FOR
reserve fund This modification of the
original contract began in 1883
The sum obtained from the . per cent
excess was held subject TO the terms
Of the contract. 10 guarantee payments
and ultimately 10 be distributed among
Dolicyholders. At this time. the COM
pany agreed To pay mot to exceed a
In October. 1882. policies were written
with the first indication OF a desire 70
pay q definite amount.
Mr. Hughes asked whether a mans
paying this p PEI cent excess toward
the reserve fund entitled his benefi-
cisries TO get their share of it uDon his
death
NO. sir; it does not, replied the
witness. That went TO the surviving
= sort OF tontne arrangement?
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Essentials Are Assured.

Whether that bill will continue the
present Interstate Commission, or add
10 II. or provide a new one entirely. Is
not yet determined. and is not in any
way essential. The essentials of the
ma jority report are assured"
II is recognized that the assurance OF
ma ajority report for legislation adds
70 the certainty of q tremendous strug-
gle in the Senate The opposition viii
not Weld till it is squarely beaten The
senate Is extremely close, and control
of the committee Il not by any means
equivalent 10 assurance of passing the
measure.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
Cause of Hemorrhage.

The witness did not consider boxing
with gloves as dangerous under ordinary
conditions IN reply TO a question
from Admiral Mccormick, witness said
hemorrage of the brain caused death.
The hemorrhsge could have been caused
by apoplexy the same as from blow.
1t was brought out thst the hot bath
did not have any bad effect on Branch's
condition.
The feature OF the morning session
was the testimony of Or. Stone. His
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
TEAiPERATuRE.
THE 81
TTDE TABLE.

Sun sets today .----.-.--..-- f;f1 p. ia
stu rises tomorrow ..-..-.---.-,. 6-J2 "a. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Residents Complain of DELAY

There is great dissatisfaction expressed
among the residents of L street between ~
and It'll streets southwest over the alleged
dilatory tactics of the contractor in charge
of the building of the new sewer on l.
street between the streets named and which
Is now being continued along Az street. II
has been nearly year. it is said, since
the sewer was started and the paving
blocks piled on the sidewalk This part of
the sewer has been completed for several
months, but no steps have been taken to
reapir the street and put 1t In the order 1t
was before it was torn up for the sewer
The residents Of l. street say they pa
tiently endured the paving blocks on the
sidewalks last winter, but they do not wish
to be put to the same Inconvenience during
the coming winter.
The street is dusty in dry weather and
muddy whensit rains The distractions on
the sidewalks prevent the delivery of fuel
and household supplies. and they are great
ly annoyed. 1t is stated petition setting
forth the facts stated above and praying
that the annoyance may be put an end to
Is being circulated for signatures and is to
be presented to the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY
Local Base Ball Team Second in subur-
ban League-General Items.
Special Correspondence of The Star

SPe''ai correspondence OF The Star
HYATTSVILLE. Md, September : 100,
BY winning two games from the Rren+
WOOD club yesterday morning the Hvatts-
vile team Is now In second place in the
race for the Suburban League base han
pehhaht. The first game was begun at
lo:5o' the batteries being Leakin and OAR
nal Tor Hyattsville; Bergling, Fentres and
fusey FOR Brentwood. The score was g to 4
III FAVOR or Hyattsville. After an inter-
mission of ten minutes the second pam.
WAS started, Hyattsville again winning by
a score of Z to 4. Batteries, Mane11m and
Darnall for Hyattsvile; Fentres and Pusev
for Brentwood
Inc third annual Labor DAY picnic of
Vorwaerts Association, No. 1, was held in
the pavilion of the Pan-Electric House
Bladensburg, yesterday. The festivities
were brought to a close with a dance in
the evening, the music being furnished by
a section of the United States Marine Band
The floor committee comprised Fred He,ler
and Edward Gasch, while the refreshment
committee was A. II. Dahler and L. O.
Wfssman.
John schwer. aged eighty-seven years
died Sunday at the old ShipIey estate. on
the Lanham road, and was buried this aft
ernoon in Prospect Hin cemetery, Rev
Charles e. Ely officiating at the funeral
services. Mr.. Schweir was one of the best
known citizens of the county.
Harry M. Alberts, James Harris G. D.
Todd and John F. Jones, four Washington
ians. were before Justice of the Peace Ar
thur Carr yesterday morning, charged by
Constables Raybold, Garrison and Payne
with disturbing the public peace near
Brentwood Sunday evening. They were
each fined 800, including costs. They
claimed that the officers had arrested the
wrong parties. the men responsible for the
disturbance escaping. They admitted that
they had been at the old Highland club
house during the evening, and while there
had secured several bottles of beer Asked
II the bar was open, witnesses said Ii was
not, but that beer had been given them on
the yeranda.
Justice Carr told the men that he pro-
posed to do all in his power to break up
the alleged illegal sale of liquor on Sunday
in Bladensburg and vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Pinehurst Property,

which Is one of the choicest bits
of ground in the Chevy Chase
section. Here is the place to in
vest IL you want a home in the
right place at the right price
for ground at Pinehurst is now
offered you at % per cent to 30
per cent less than any ground
In this vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
LOOMS NOW EXPLAINS
Replies to Charges in Vene-
zuelan Matter.
HIS OFFICIAL ACTIONS
OUT OF HARNESS AND GIVES
HIMSELF FULL SWAY.
Evident That He Felt Charges Deeply
Makes Sweeping
Denial.

A dispatch from New York says: Francis
b. Loomis. who is to be superseded as as
sistant secretary of state by Robert Bacon,
was seen last evening at the Hotel Man
haitian, where he has been staying for
several days. Concerning his retirement
from the State Department, Mr.. LOOMS
said:
l do not know that there is much of in
terest to say. About a month ago | tender
ed my resignation to the President, and
about ten days ago ] made public an
nouncement of the fact that l expected to
resign. When | have finished up my affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Mr.. Rawlings Houseboat in Port.

The large houseboat Gresilda belonging to
Mr.. Frank Rawlings of this city, which has
been down the river for the past two
months. was brought back into port yes
terday by the tug George w. Pride and
is again at anchor In the harbor. Mr.
Rawlings and his family have spent the
summer aboard the houseboat visiting the
various resorts on the river. The house
boat would lay for short while at one
resort until those aboard her wished to
change their location, then, aided by the
power launch Francfna H. the Gresilda
would be taken to another point. She was
brought to this city from Colonial Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Splendid Lots at
Sc. to 15c. a Foot,
ON very liberal terms,

|TO show the confidence of
II this company in the flu
VII turc of Pinehurst, every
~ fourth lot in the subdi-
vision is reserved. They
will he held as an investment by
the company, with the eXpecta-
ton that they will be worth
Quadruple the prices asked now
MI him q e n. N.nn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Art Pieces, 19c to CSC.
Worth ,3oc to So.

This annual distribution of the import
ers' samples and oddments at less than
the wholesale prices is a looked-for event
among those who love fine linens, dainty
hemstitching, drawnwork, etc. Scarfs,
Covers and Center Pieces-every one
best possible bargain. Regular patrons
must not let the opportunity pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

Gn for s2J Irish Linen. Plain and
~ Figured Organdy, Embroid-
cred Swiss and Batiste Dresses.
trimmed with fine embroidery, lace
and ribbon; pink, blue and white.
Gg for $40 and s15 Taffeta and
va China Silk Suits: black. blue.
green. red, brown and cream; all
sizes in the lot.