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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18

NEW YORK, March Harmed with
200 letters from prominent people from
all over the United States, Michael
o'sulifvan, an attorney, will go before
the committee on codes at Albany next
week to present argument In favor Of
the bul providing for the abolition of
capital punishment. The measure.
which was framed by Attorney o'Sul-
Ivan is now being considered by the
legislature
Although all the letters are not in
favor OF the measure, Attorney O'Sul-
livan will submit them in toto In order
that the committee may obtain a fair
Impression OF how the proposal is view
ed by those who are best qualified TO
speak upon Il.
Seven OF the letters 20 be presented
are from Cardinal Gibbons, OF BsIti-
more: William Dean Howells, Rev. DR..
Lyman Abbott. Bishop w. c. Doane, of
Albany; Rabbi Jos Silverman. Mr.. and
airs. Theodore Sutro and August Bel
mont.
Cardinal for Capital Punishment.
Cardinal Gibbons is in favor of capital
punishment. His letter, sent by hiR
secretary. William T. Russell. from the
residence OF bis eminence at Baltimore,
is az follows:
Dear Mr. O'SmIivau:
In answer to your letter his emf
hence desires me TO say that he is in
favor Of capital punishment for con-
victed .nurderers. He believes that the
contrary view is from a mistaken
charity. Yours very truly.
WILLIAM T. RUSSELL.
Secretary"
Bishop Dosne writes as follows:
1t would be quite impossible for me
70 communicate TO the chairman of the
committee on codes along the line
which you suggest. / do not think that
he made In the direction OF abolishing
capital punishment, and. therefore II /
did anything 1t would be TO protest
against the change. Believe me. very
sincerely yours. W. G. DOANE."
Rabbi Joseph Silverman's letter is
brief and TO the point:
IN reply to your favor Of the lst.
beg TO say that | am not ready 70 COM
nit myself In favor of the abolition OF
capital punishment, but / am open 10
argument"
August Belmont does not want the
present law changed, and he writes the
following letter:
taking human life l have never been
convinced by any arguments | have so
far heard that the more ignorant OF
our population would be so effectually
deferred from committing murder BY
Imprisonment for life as they would
BY capital punishment / remain yours
truly. AUGUST BELMONT
Favored by Howells.
William d. Eowells is In favor OF the
movement His letter is as follows.
Atlantic City.
Dear Sir The fact that your letter
had to follow me here will account for
my failure earlier to write you and
thank you FOR the chance OF recording
myself, with all my heart, for the bill to
amend the Law for capital punishment
The atrocity of state homicide has
long been apparent TO all not blinded
by the bloody sentimentalisn which
would have the state the first and the
wo-st in manslaughter.
Every execution OF a death sentence
accompanies itself in terms OF deILb-
crate cruelty, impossible TO the most
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
Provision for Statistics.

Inc bill makes provision for getting.
in the six months after it's passage.
accurate statistical information as TO
the amount Of the different classes OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
PYTHIAN COMMANDERS
ORGANIZE NEW CLUB

The chancellor commanders OF the
various Knights OF PS thiss lodges Of
the District met AT Pythian Temple
and organized the Chancellor Com
manders' Club. The purpose OF the or
ganizatiOn viii be 70 stimulate the
growth OF the order here. The follow
ing officers were elected
Grand Chancellor Middleton. chair
man; Chancellor Commander
vice chairman; Chancellor Com
mander Henderson. secretary.
Addresses were made BY several OF
those present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
CHURCHMEN FAVOR
DRASTIC MEASURE
Cardinal and Bishop Urge
Execution of Murderers.
RABBI Is 0N-c0MMITTAL
Lyman Abbott Leaves Solution of
Question to the Degree of Civili-
cation Attained.
RABBI IS -C0MMITTAL
For and Against Executions.

Cardinal Gibbons - Favors capital
punishment for convicted murderers.
Contrary view is from mistaken
charity.
Bishop Doane--I do not think any
change should be made in the penal
code
Rabbi Sflverman-I am open 10 ar
gument.
william Dean Howells-The giro
city OF State homicide has long been
apparent 10 all
Lyman Abbott-Evolution of Prob
lem should be left 10 degree OF civil-
zation attained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
LONGWORTH'S MIDSHlPMAN
READMITTED TO ACADEMY

ANNAPOLIS, March Hugh
Whitaker, Of Cincinnati. Ohio. an ap-
pointee OF Congressman Nicholas Long
worth. son-in-law Of the President.
was readmitted TO the Naval Academy
today. Whitaker failed in the late ex-
animation and resigned a few days ago.
Joseph F. Croweil. jr.. OF Kearney.
~. J., fourth class, resigned today be-
cause OF deficiency in studies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
INDICTMENT Is UPHELD
In STEUNENBERG MURDER

BOISE. Idaho March IT-Judge
Smith overruled motion to strike the
indictment from the liles and a motion
TO set aside the Indictment and de-
murrer in the cases OF Meyer, Hayward,
and Pettibone. charged with the mur-
der OF Ex-Governor Stuenenberg The
motion TO admit the defendants TO ball
was argued at great length and was
taken under Hdvisement until Tuesday
morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18

mail handled. and the expense OF each;
so that ii may be possible 10 handle
inteIligesitly the large question Of re-
classifying pocl matter Some increase
in the appropriations for pneumatic tube
service in lsrsS cities are granted.
IL IS estimated that on the basis OF
the new bill the deficit the succeeding
year vii be about ll.000.O00. 1t was
about $l4.5oo.ooo the past year.
Viii Limit Franks.
Abuses of ranking will be limited il
the bill passes. by the provision that
franks shall not be loaned to political
or other organizations for the circula-
ton Of printed matter. This Will cut out
the International Reform Bureau Of DR..
Crafts. and likewise VII force the cam
paign committees TO pay postage on n
good many tons OF matter now hauled
free II is also provided that furniture
and other heavy matter used by the
department which Is now sent by mail
and paid for al the rate Of cents DER
pound allowed the railroads. shall no.
be sent by mail in future. but snail 50
by freight This is expected 10 reduce
very greatly the payments 20 The rail-
roads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-18
Win Limit Franks.
BoATHousE IS BURNED.

Fire of an unknown origin destroyed
a boathouse belonging 10 Edward Whyte
anchored ar the Seventh street wharf
Yesterday afternoon. The fremen had
stubborn fight before they extinguished
the flames The loss is estimated by
Whyte al 81 200.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
MELODY WON
OVER M'KEEVER

Honey Melody won another decisive
victory over Charley McKeever at the
Lincoln club. Chelsea. last night, put
ting the Philadelphia away in the sixth
round with a right smash on the Jaw.
While the bout was a good one II was
not SO interesting rs that in their first
melting at the same club some weeks ago.
Melody was more aggressive and Nc
Keever did a lot OF clinching. Referee
Jack Sheehan had a hard job breaking
the men apart
McKeever weakened perceptibly under
the body punching he received. and after
the second round IL was evident that he
would not get as far as he did in the pre-
vious contest. II was only by clinching
and stalllng that he kept on his feet as
long as he did From the tap OF the
gong Melody began TO work on his body
landing several lefts and rights to the
stomach and ribs and then shifting to the
jaw.
Melody received some good wallops in
return, but they did not seem TO bother
him.
There were n number OF lively ex-
changes. In the second round McKeever
showed UP we'll and got home a number
OF good lefts and rights 10 the ribs Jaw
and face. Melody often countered him
hard on the ribe and jaw with both
hands.
After the second McKeever began to
show that the body punching he received
had slowed him up, and during the re-
mainder OF the bout he did but little ef-
fective work The sixth and last round
had gone about two minutes when Mel
lody shot the right to the Jaw, and Nc
Keever went 10 the floor and was counted
out.
The surprise OF the evening was the
outcome OF the semi-fnal battle, limited
TO eight rounds, between Jerry Gaines
Of Cambridge and Al Mitchell OF Wal
than. In the first round Mitchell was a
bit nervous. but at that he put Gaines
TO the floor.
In the second round Gaines became the
aggressor, and the tide OF battle shifted
I'm his favor. He put the Watham boxer
20 the floor a couple OF times with right
and left wsllops TO the jaw and body, and
when the gong sounded Mitchell was
nearly out.
Gaines went after him I'm the third
round. and with left and right-handed
smashes 20 the Jaw and body put Mitch
el down and out.
The other bout between Young Mack
and Mike darcy was over In two rounds
the latter winning by n knockout
Melody and his manager Johnny Moon
ey. will leave at>l0:t5 this morning for
Milwaukee. where Melody meets Jack
Dougherty next Friday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

The Wizards" spell was broken last
night at New York during the billiard
contest Jake schaefer of Chicago, whose
skill as a billiardist was considered we'll
night invincible. was beaten by Louis
Cure Of France by 500 points to $50
Before the game begun every barKeo
seat on the main floor was flled. and
standing room In the galleries was a
minus quantity.
The competitors were in marked con-
trast as they stepped To the table TO be-
-gin- 10 nlnXA- The American was under
sized slight and cool as "A piece Of ice.
The Frcnchmau IN cardigan Jacket and
pumps. tall, heavy. and clumsy-looking
was nervous and tidgety.
Schaofer started strong, and in the sec
ond inning made % points. Until the sew
culating shots ahead and placing all balls
for following shots.
cure. with wrinkled brow. held silent
communion with the spectators and the
worries lie nodded his head in acuui-
scence when the balls rolled as he desired
From the eighth inning 20 the twelfth
inning, Schaefer went completely 10
pieces. lie missed easy ShOtS and was uns
able 60 make dinicult ones. He lost his
lead OF 80 points and In the eleventh turn
the Frenchman went 10 the front
in the thirteenth inning "a rum OF 10
points put schacfcr again in the lead
with N points more than the foreigner
Then came q complete break down
For while SChaefcr affected indiffer-
encc. but when cure again cause him and
ran away the Wosterner could control
himself no longer and left his chair,
watching every shot narrowly.
II was the Frcnchman who now was
cool calculating and careful
In the inning before the last, Schacfer
seemed to be about 90 made another long
run. and the spectators naturally with
the American. clapped ana cheered.
Their Joy was short lived however, 10,
Schacfer missed ON the forty-seventh
point and Cure ran out
Albert q cutler of Boston defeated ora
M0rninpst3r in the afternoon game. and
~ proved to be closest contest played so
Far In the tourney. cutler won by 50o
points 90 asa. A run OF liG toward the end
took the game from Mornlngstor who up
To that time had played the better game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

Manager Canavan's Whalers accepted,
al the hands OF the Dunnites yesterday.
a defeat registered TO o. In the opening
game OF the local exhibition series at
Melrose park
The Grays took matters easy at all
stages OF the game and were never com
PEELED to get down 10 hard play.
Poole made mis- 1906 bow 20 the fans yes
terday and held down the rubber for five
innings. He merely served them up
curves and straight balls. Naldois scored
the only single of his offerings and for
the game. In the sixth inning Jerry Nops
relieved Poole and the nothing doing sign
was tackled up for keeps. The Whalers
drove but one ball out OF the diamond
while he was on the firing line, and at
that Jerry was. trying his prettiest To
make them hit
II was in the opening inning that the
Grays got busy with the wagon tongue.
Poland the first man up. whipped out
pretty single TO centre and cantered down
to the second corner when Harley followed
the hit with a clean drive down through
Kehoes territory. bunt clevery
dropped in front OF the plate was Dunn's
Offering TO the cause. the sacrifice giving
Poland and Harley a chance TO make third
and second respectively. Brodie proved
the right man for the place by giving
one OF Browns twisters a wallop that
nearly severed the lsnky twirer's legs.
Poland and Harley did nine-second time
for that plate and won out with ease.
In the third another run was chalked
down for the Grays. With one man gone
Harley Strengthened out a ball for his
second'hit OF the game. Brown had drawn
back his arm for the next delivery 10
Dunn. when NE saw Harley streaking for
second. lie committed a bslk by holding
the ball momentarily. but sought to save
himself by letting ~ loose for the plate.
Harley had the base by mile and was
credited with a theft. thus saving Brown
a battery error. The ground was too wet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
ROSEBEN. TOOK $4,000
CARTER STAKE BY NOSE

Roseben. the champion sprnter and pop
ular idol, won the $4,000 Carter handicap.
seven furlongs, at Aaueduct yesterday
afternoon. I'm n magnificent race, in which
he defeated Southern Cross by a nose.
Twenty thousand persons were on hand,
and with superb weather and a fair track
they saw some royal contests.
Roseben. running In the colors OF David
G. Johns picked up 120 pounds. and
the crowd, remembering his phenomenal
performances OF last fall, made him fav-
orite at II to 8. The big gelding was not
at his best, but Trainer Weir believed he
had an excellent chance 10 take down the
long end OF the stakes. which amounted
t0 $500. So he sent him TO the post.
Roseben gave Southern Cross, a 4-year-
old son OF Watercress. q points by the
scale. The latter, who did not race until
last year. and was then sold 10 his pres
ent owner by A. J. Joyner for $3.50, had en-
joyed n winters campaign at New Or
leans. where he had recovered from un-
soundness and had developed into pretty
fair sort of handicap horse. He would
probably have beaten Roseben. too but
for a splendid bit OF horsemanship on the
part OF Lucien Lyme, who had the leg up
on the winner.
There were 13 starters, j. II. McCor-
mick adding Grenade
IL was not n good send-off for the rea-
son that more than half the field failed
to get in motion. while Roseben, always
a fast breaker, rushed TO the front in the
twinkling Of an eve. Whimsical was in
the air when the word was given and
lost ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
DIRECTORS NOT LIABLE
FOR MISMAN AGEMENT

Boston. April 11.-Demurrers which had
been intcrposed by directors OF the Con-
solidated Ubero Plantation company in
equity proceedings brought by receivers
for the company seeking to have the d.
rectors held for alleged mismanagement
OF the companys affairs were sustained
by Judge Hammond I'm the supreme court
yesterday. The court added however
that the receivers may yet De able 10 hold
the directors liable II certain amendments
are made I'm the bill
The case ~ an outcome OF the failure
OF the Ubero company last year. when IL
was alleged that the corporate had taken
money wrongfully from many investors I'm
New England
Ferdinand T.. Borges one OF the officers
or the company at that time Is now held
In the Charles street fail under ST5 ppD
bonds, which he was unable TO secure. for
trial
Receivers ogden and Smith recently
brought the bill in equity against Arthur
w. Stedman. r. G. Hood, w. II. owen.
u. s. =. Wiley Charles T.. Richa ryis. VIII
liam A. Wadleigh, Delano Luce and other
directors
The receivers claimed that these men
were al fault In not having repudiated p
ties company in 1872 under which the
hero company was 10 get coo acres of
land IN Mexico for t49e9.s15. 10 he paid IN
It's stocks and bonds. an !. the Tropical
COMPANY was TO develop nio property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
Tommy Quill Brockfon's Pride, Checked i'm sis w


which sent the Brockton boy TO noddle-
land
The middle distance event was an s.
round argument In which Johnny Lynch
OF Cambridge and Young Boudreau of
Boston faced each other Mike Grady was
20 have been the man but he did not put
I'm appearance his friends claiming that
he was not I'm condition and Bordreau
was substituted The news from the
Grady camp also stated that there was
trouble between him and his managers.
From the way the two men faced each
other il looked as II Boudreau had big
advantage IN reach and his peculiar style
but before the first round was over
Johnny Lynch was carrying the fight 10
his man I'm great style,
In tho SECOND round Lynch gagged his
blows well and also the distance from his
man and scored the first bleed. Both men
were nghting with a vengeance. however.
The third round was the last OF the Sc
ance IL going just % seconds ana I'm favor
OF Lynch. Lynch placed the glove al the
side OF Boudreaus head with such force
that IL would seem the head was about
10 ny off The Boston fighter dropped iL
his tracks ln dazcd and blinded condi-
tion. He was not knocked out but he WAS
I'm far from condition 20 continue the fight
and the referee named Lynch the winner.
The decision was very just for Lynch
was by far the cleverer and outgeneraled
his man from the start.
The main bout was between Tommy
Quin, the Brockton schoolboy, and Ar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

The club room OF the Rhode Island Ath-
letic club al Thornton last evening was
again filled 10 its limit with the lovers Of
skillful exhibitions with the gloves and
they had run for their money. II can
be said with truth that there have been
but few entertainments that could equal
the one given the fans last evening and
those which could surpass II are indeed
rare.
There was a surprise I'm store however
for the most OF them for Tommy Quill
had his winning streak checked by the
lightweight champion of Maine. IL was
not as II there was no iighting done. how
ever, for Cote had his hands full from the
sounding OF the gong for the first round
till the referee decided the bout at an
end.
Even the preliminaries were full OF life
and pleasing and We're very good things
10 place the fans I'm the humor 90 enjoy
the longer feast or fist fhe management
had arranged for Solly Meyers OF Brock
ton and Kid Connolly OF Providence 10
meet and argue the points in the first 90
and the two started after each other I'm
the first round one would have thought
that the tight was 10 end there. IL re-
minded one OF some OF the fast three
round affairs now running In New York.
Every minute OF the fight was faster as
the time went on with Connolly increas-
ing his lead and scoring more cleanly and
oftener. In the fourth round the fight
came 10 a sudden end with Myers on the
floor from left hook and right cross
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
FORBES BEAT KELLEY
IN SLOW 3-R0uND BOUT

Clarence Forbes and Battling Kelly
boxed three rounds In the star bout at
the stag OF the Navarro A. c. In Ameri-
can theatre hall last night and at the
end Forbes had established winning
lead over his opponent Most OF the fight
Ing was done In the last minute OF the
third round. when Forbes repeatedly stag
eered Kelly with bewildering series Of
hooks. swings, Jabs and shifts
There was little fighting done I'm The
frst round, and with the exception OF
one or two blows landed before a clinch.
" was unintercsting. The second round
was also very slow and the spectators be-
came tired.
At first Il looked as IN the third round
would b. OF the same callbre AS the pre-
ceding ones, but after two minutes OF
milling Forbes suddenly cut loose and
showed his real form. Time and again he
landed staggering wallops on Kellys chin
and Jaw, and the latter appeared about
ready TO drop when the finai bell rang.
In the other bouts Howard Smith boxed
great exhibition with Jack Ashton ~
philadelphia and showed 90 better advan-
faee than his opponent While MangOld
took things cxssperatingly slow with Val
Cooean. Benny Franklin and Young
Frenchy boxed = good draw Dan Fraser
made draw Of his bout with Never
Harris and Max Freeman landed pretty
tnorkout on Dick Grimes IN the third
round Of their bout.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

Roseben kept the lead till near the
stretch. He had a lead OF two lengths
coming home. Hermitage kept him com
pany for 55ts furfongs where he gave 1T
up, and Harry Baird. who had been re-
instated by the Jockey club, cut loose
with Southern Cross
With a tremendous turn OF speed South
ern Cross ranged alongside OF Roseben.
The former was under hard ride. IL
looked as if the champion sprinter had
enough, but Lyme drew his whip with the
left hand and showered a dozen blows
upon his horses hanks.
Roseben showed that he was the same
old bulldog, but Southern Cross directly
opposite the, betting ring. had stretched
his neck I'm front OF his famous rival and
looked the winner.
Just at that period, however. Baird lost
his head He fumbled with the reins in
his effort TO reach his whip and Roseben
got up on even terms again
Lyme rode for his life in the last 20
yards and Roseben forged ahead. with
few inches to spare. He had run the
distance in l:257s lowering the record for
the race by 2-5 OF second. Southern
Cross was II lengths In front OF Red
knight. who took third money, "A neck
I'm front OF Whimsical, the others being
badly beaten. The Ozone stakes for .
year-olds resulted I'm n close finish be-
tween Tileing and Bertmont the former
winning by head.
Four favorites and a second choice made
the day extremely profitable for the pub
lie. The betting was very heavy. but no
information was allowed to be sent to the
pool rooms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

was also another tame round with jaos
and blocks making up the hght ana no
telling blows landed.
In the seventh both fighters began 10
sit up and take notice. Cote landed
swing twice with no return and then there
was a rapid fire OF exchanges. lefts with
rights but Cote still showed TO better ad-
vantage.
In the eighth round Quill did nothing
except loaf while Cote started of with
light left followed by body punches on
the part OF both Cote then sends over
three swings TO Quilts jugular region ana
followed that up with a left again.
In the ninth Quill starts on with two
blows to the face the fighters then going
10 a clinch. Cote worked away at the
body using IT as a punching bag. Cote
lands "A terrific blow on the left eye thas
starts the crimson while Quill Is stu
handicapped
The fight continued in the 18th, 18th and
18th rounds i'm favor OF Cote each round
increasing the lead OF the Maine boy over
the Brockton lad In the i4th the crowd
had gone nearly all Cote and was
wildly cheering for the Maine lad who
was rushing Quill around the ring.
Quill tried i'm the 18th round TO redeem
himself and rushed away like a mad bull
nothing with Cote He sends I'm parting
Jolt toward the end or the round that sent
Cote's head backward with a rush but the
gong prevented any further fighting. The
referee then awarded the decision TO Cote.