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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
LAM Is CONVICTED
DEFENSE OF UNWRITTEN LAW
DID NOT AVAIL.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARRISONBURG. Va, December 15.-
Thomas L. Lam, who shot and almost in
stantly killed Frank P. Hensley Friday.
November o. was found guilty of murder in
the second degree tonight by jury in the
circuit court Of Rockingham, and his pun
ishment was fixed at sixteen years in the
penitentiary at Richmond. His sixteen
year-old bride Of less than six months.
whose actions Immediately previous to the
shooting are said to have been largely re-
sponsible for the homicide, was by her hus-
bands side when the verdict was delivered
and went into Mysteries.
The prisoner was unmoved by the SEN
tence. The trial, which was one Of the
most sensational that has been heard in
the local courts for years, lasted ten days
and numerous unusual and pathetic fea-
lures were brought out in the testimony.
Hensley was a second cousin OF Lam s
wife, and both lived in the neighborhood
of Rain Bow. twenty miles east of Har-
risonburg. The victim Of the shooting was
one of the most highly respected citizens
Of the county, while his assailant Is not
quite twenty-one years Of age, but over
six feet tall and weighs nearly 200 pounds.
In his defense Lam invoked the unwritten
law, alleging that Hensley. whose character
was attacked, had made improper advances
to the prisoners wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
NO EVIDENCE OF ASSAULT.
Result of Coroner's Investigation of
cease" Simmons Death,

Coroner hewitt. Detective O'Brien and the
police of the seventh precinct made an in
vestigation of the death yesterday after
noon of Charles or Case Simmons. as he
was known. and failed to find any evidence
tending to show that the man had been as
saulted. DR.. A. j. Mcintyre had been in at
tendance upon Simmons for two days, and
he told the police and the coroner that
death was due to liver trouble Simmons
was thirty-eight years of age. He died at
his home 1893 SD street. having been con-
fined to his room by illness for about ten
days.
Mrs. Simmons stated that her husband re-
turned home Tuesday night of last week
and told her he had been assaulted while
in a saloon on NJ street. stating that he had
been kicked In the stomach. DIR. Mcintyre
made an examination. but failed to find
bruises or other evidence of violence Coro-
ner hewitt heard of the allegations and d.
rected that the body be taken to the morgue
In order that an autopsy might be perform
ed. but after a further investigation and
following conference with DIR. Mcintyre
he countermanded the order.
At the saloon where Simmons said he had
been assaulted 1t was denied that he had
ever been In fight there. The proprietor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Funeral of Mrs. II. h. McCalla.

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Hill McCalla
occurred from ST. Pauls Episcopal Church
yesterday Rev. Alfred Harding and the
Rev. James w. Clarke read the burial
service, and Rev. Enoch NJ. Thompson, a
son-in-law of the deceased. celebrated the
Holy Eucharist. The parish choir chanted
the psalms and sang Jesus Lives "And
Now, o Father" 30 Paradise" Peace.
Perfect Peace and For All Thy Saints
Mrs. McCalla was the daughter of Silas
and Mary Varnum Hill and granddaughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Varnum, the
latter having resided In the city at the
time of the burning of the Capitol by the
British. The old family residence, still
standing at the corner of 9Th and e streets
was one of the first residences of the kind
erected in that part of the city.
sister. Mrs. Sargent and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. E. Lee Goldsborough and Mrs
Enoch NJ. Thompson. survive her.
The interment was in Rock Creek ceme-
terry. the honorary pallbearers being Capt.
Nathan-Sargent. U. s. N, Mr.. Joseph C.
Hornblower. Dr. James Dudley Morgan,
Mr.. William Corcoran Hill. Mr.. Howe Tot
ten and Mr.. Percival Gassett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
SlO0,00GS REV ARD
MILLIONAIRE HARTJE ANXIOUS
TO FIND THE FoRGER.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURG, Pa, December 15.-Augus-
tus Hartje, the millionaire paper manufac-
turer who was this week refused divorce
by Judge Robert s. Frazer, following the
sensational case against his wife, Mary
Scott Hartje in which the alleged letters
written to Thomas Nadine by Mrs. Hartje
figured so conspicuously, today announced
that he would give 100000 reward for the
arrest of the writer of the letters and for
substantiaton of the charge that the let
tiers were forged. The offer was made by
Attorney J. Scott Ferguson, leading coun-
sci for Hartje.
The offer followed publicity of the rumor
that the states attorney was in possession
of facts tending to show that the letters
which were of highly incriminatory char
acter involving the relations between
Nadine and Mrs. Hartje, were bald for
geres. In his decision Judge Frazer dis
missed the letters as next to impossible
He declared that it was inconceivable that
Mrs. Hartje wrote them.
Anxious to Find Author.
Mr.. Ferguson said this afternoon: "Mr
EartJe is as anxious any one can be to
find the author of the letters, if they are
forgeries. He will pay 100000 for proof
that these letters are forged and for in
formation leading to the arrest of the man
who forged them. 1t is time these rumors
are disposed off,
Ferguson and Hartje contend that Mrs
Hartje wrote the letters, on which the
entire case of Hartje was built Hartje
today took an appeal to the superior court
from the decision of Judge Frazer. Further
arrests are promised by the district attor-
ney, and the end of the Hartje family trou-
bles appears to be some distance in the fu-
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
COST OF INTERVENTION.
Cuban Situation Explained by Sec
retarv Taft

The Cuban financial situation was ex-
planned to the House committee on appro-
priations yesterday by Secretary Taft.
Through this explanation it was ascer-
tanned that American Intervention in the
island necessitated the expenditure of
something more than S2,000000 An item
lied account of expenditures has been kept
as the basis of the claim of the United
States against the island government for
reimbursement. 1t Is the understanding
that this claim is not to be pressed imme-
diatey, although, on ascertainment of the
condition of the Cuban finances, an order
may issue from President Roosevelt to the
provisional governor of the island to trans
fer monthly sum from the Cuban to the
United States treasury as payment on this
claim.
Tha present expenses of the army of in
terveation and all other expenses incident
to American administration of affairs in
Cuba are being paid directly out of the
Cuban treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16

told Detective OBrien and the coroner that
Simmons was in his saloon Tuesday night
of last week. He was under the influence
Of liquor at the time. and II became neces-
sary to assist him from the saloon. the pro-
prfetor stated. On his way out Simmons
pushed his elbow through a window.
The coroner and the police failed to find
any evidence to substantiate the statement
made BY Simmons to his wife. and the in
vestigation was therefore dropped.
Walter L. Simmons. brother OF the dead
man, called upon Inspector Boardman last
night and said he not satisfied with
the result of the Investigation. His moth
er. he said, had also expressed herself as
being dissatisfied with what had been done.
and they wanted to have an autopsy per
formed. They had been told that Charles
had been assaulted, said the brother. and
they had found four witnesses to the az
fair. Inspector Boardman told him he
would have to see the coroner about having
an autopsy performed and said he would
interview the coroner this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
EXCHANGE COMPLIMENTS.
Emperor William and King Haakor
Hold Love Feast.

BERLIN, December 15.-During the
course of the dinner at the New Palace
in Potsdam tonight Emperor William pro-
posed the health Of the visiting monarch.
He referred to his long attachment to King
Haakons beautiful country, and mentioned
the gifts made by himself and the Ger
man people when the town of Aalesund
was destroyed by fire in 1904 as Indicative
of what Germany thought of Norway.
In reply the Norwegian king thanked the
German emperor for his many evidences of
friendship. He referred to Emperor Will
liam's many visits to the coast of Norway
and closed with the assurance, given in
the name of the entire Norwegian people,
of the sincere joy felt at the good under
Outstanding existing between Germany and
Norway. He then proposed the health Of
the emperor and members of the imperial
family.
In the course of the afternoon King
Haakon called upon the Crown Prince and
Prince Eitel handing to each personally the
chain Of the Order of st. Olaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
BIG SUM TO SAVE HER
Fund of $350,OO0 Raised to
Free Mrs. Birdsong.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW ORLEANS. La, December 15.-A
dispatch from Hazelhurst, Miss. says that
Mrs. Angie Fox Birdsong, yesterday SEN
fenced to five years in the penitentiary Tor
manslaughter for killing DR.. Thos. H. But
ler, her family physician. will never enter
prison is the general belief here. There are
powerful influences at work in her behalf.
A fund of $3.50. 600 In cash - in reserve to
be used In case Of an emergency. As
last resort, should the supreme court af-
nrm the sentence, Gov. Vardaman, h
stated will exercise executive clemency and
pardon Mrs. Birdsong the moment final &C
ton Is taken.
Mrs. Birdsong, who yesterday was given
her liberty on furnishing $4,000 bond, Is
still seriously III, and her condition will not
permit of her removal from Hazlehurst for
some time. 1t was necessary for her to
recline upon cot in the court room when
sentence was pronounced, and during the
argument OF attorneys for a new trial.
which continued late into the night, she
was AT times UNCONSCIOUS.
Nervous Collapse.
The woman Is suffering from nervous col
lapse, which has induced high fever. The
strong point Of appeal to the supreme court
is found in the relationship Of Judge D. NJ.
Miller, who presided at the trial, to the
family Of DR.. Butler, niece of Judge Mil
Ter having married a cousin of DR.. Butler.
Under the constitution this fact would dis
qualify Judge Miller from presiding at the
trial, and the supreme court will be asked
by counsel for the defendant to nulufy the
entire proceedings.
There was a demonstration when Mrs.
Birdsong made her bond last night
Wealthy men rushed forward in a scramble
to affix their signatures. Among these was
A. Q. May, former state treasurer, who Is
an uncle Of Mrs. Birdsong.
State Senator G. Wood Magee, one of the
counsel for Mrs. Birdsong. in discussing the
refusal of Judge Miller to grant Mrs. Bird
song a new trial. said today that great
injustice had been done the woman.
The Unwritten Law.
thine and time again in the history of
Mississippi courts, as we'll as courts of
other states.' said Senator Magee, 1.-The
unwrtten law has been successfully in
voked in behalf of men, and in this case,
where the defendant is a woman whose
life has been ruined at the hands Of a
prominent and influential man, this law was
invoked to no avail The defendant was
denied the right to show to the jury the
character of man she had slain, notwith-
standing the fact that the state had often
been permitted in the trial to show that
deceased had called her That - woman
wish she would stay away from my office.
she was denied the right to show the gen.
eral character OF DR.. Butler for lascivious-
ness, etc. She has been sentenced to five
years Imprisonment but 1 am confident the
supreme court will reverse the case and
she will yet be indicated by an acquittal
at the hands of Copiah county jury. Nine
out of ten say she ought to have been ac-
quilted. This seems to be the sentiment
of the people, and this sentiment is grow
ing daily as they learn more about the
facts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16

the good sense Of the French people will
end in their finding way to triumph over
the present difficulties.
The pontiff today received Cardinal Sa-
TOLL. who was formerly papal delegate in
the United States. The cardinal explained
the situation with regard to Catholicism In
the United States, where there exists real
separation between church and state, saying
the benevolent attitude of the state toward
religion resulted in the complete and dlgni-
fed liberty of the church.
That" exclaimed the pope, els really a
regime of progresS.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGE.
Attorney General in Regard to Treat
ment of Greene and Gaynor.

attorney General Moody yesterday noti-
fed United States Marshal White at VAL
dosta. Ca, that the government would not
tolerate any special privileges to Messrs.
Greene and Gaynor, whom 1t was alleged
had been allowed to leave the jail confines
and had received treatment other than that
accorded ordinary prisoners and that I'M
less the marshal was willing to acquiesce IN
this at may become necessary to take steps
looking to the removal Of these prisoners to
another place of confinement"
The action of the department was based
upon Information received here that the de-
PENDANTS had been accorded many liberties
not usually allowed to prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
&c .stgTo SUPPRESS FAMINE.
Stricken People May Be Helped by
American Red Cross.

The American branch of the Red Cross
will undertake early in January to discuss
the feasibility of plans whereby to aid the
famine-stricken people in the Russian in
terror and in the Chinese provinces. Moth
ing definite has yet been arranged, in view
of the heavy work the Red Cross has had
and has on It's hands at present, on account
of the many calamities of the year. 1t is
proposed, however, to go into the manner
of aiding the famine-stricken as soon as it
is deemed advisable.
Miss Boardman stated last evening that
the need of food and clothing is heavy in
the affected provinces, but added that the
question will not be taken up until January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Senator Germans Estate

Special Dispatch to The Star -,
NEW YORK, December l1.-Ihe =. =,
of United States Senator Arthur T. "Oi IA
who died in June last. has been appta--d
and the appraisal shows that Tic .hle
$50, Alp worth of personal property oast
in this state. OF this $4,000 was ~ r,,o.
on deposit with the Morton Iru ~. Ner-
pany and $50, 900 was in stock OF I,s sn' value
genthaler Linotype Company In in
of the estate elsewhere does MOI eapi,rrrogate
the appraisal submitted to the
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Mr.. White May Accept.
.ciaI Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star .,,,u;arn
RICHMOND, Va, December 10 nrssi.
H. White of Norfolk, recently elec'eu the
dent of the Washington Southern a.
Richmond, Fredericksburg ana Il 10
railroad. in conversation with nie the
this city signifed that he would aceep he
ONCE. He has been hesitating sinps sorcs
cause he will have to make his resi- res 90
here instead of Nofolk. His ioIlnr,,,naIttee
ceptance is expected to reach the CUM
in this city not II ,er than TUESDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Wireless Rights Sold.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

0PeciHi OduieSrdm 70 The Star.
coPENHAGEN, December 15.-It is an
nounced in the local newspapers that the
patent rights Of the system of wireless
telegraphy invented by NJ. Waldemar Pouls-
sen, the Danish engineer, have been sold to
Lord Armstrong and NJ Sigurd Bojesen of
LONDON Tor the sum Of $4,000. The pur-
chase money must be paid not later than
September, 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Motor Car for. Polar Work.

SpeClAl CdblegrHm 10 Tie sStar.
BRUSSELS, December I'm Henrik
Arctowski. prominent Belgian polar ex-
plorer who Joined the recent antarctic ex-
petition of the Belgica, has just invented
type OF motor car which he thinks will fig
ure to a large extent In polar explorations
of the future. 1t Is anticipated that 1t will
enable explorers to dispense entirely with
sledges. Two. of M. Aretowskrs cars are
now being built In Liege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16

PORTSMOY ri. England. DecenlOe :, The
An examination was made tooay and
British battIeship Dreadnought IN oo1 an the
it was discovered that two plates OF Be
port side were badly denied and n n1--esS-
replaced. 1t is thought that the dur-
nought struck some sunken WrecAAe
Ing recent trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Praised Mr.. Root.

The speech following this was delivered
by Robert C. Ogden, who made great hit
when he said: LAS Secretary of War Mr..
Root prepared this country for war, and
Secretary of State he has prepared it
for peace at home or abroad, and will main-
tain it, even If we have to fight for it,
One of the officers of the society summed
the whole affair up in these words: ''Secre-
tary Roots great speech stirred and pro-
foundly impressed his hearers. Justice
Browns charmed them by it's powerful and
bod defense of the rights and powers of
the judiciary. Mr.. Dubois captivated them
with his humor and patriotic appeal, and
Mr.. Ogden pleased them by his eloquent
tribute to the important services the Secre-
tary of State has rendered his country IN
two cabinet positions and in his trumphal
tour through the South American repub-
lies Altogether it was an event not soon
to be forgotten and the great speeches of
Root and Brown will stand as two of the
most notable ever delivered at a banquet
in this or any other country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
The Pope Rejoices.

ROME December 15.-The pope is rejoic-
Ing this evening that the happenings in
France are not SO serious as had been
feared. He had expressed the hope that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16
Surprises Madrid.

MADRID, December 15.-The Impartial
today said that the Spanish government was
stupihed to learn that Cardinal Merry Del
Val, the papal secretary of state, had in
duced the Spanish ambassador at the Vati-
can to telegraph the Spanish ambassador at
Paris to take over the archives of the
nunciature abandoned by Mgr. Montagnni
The ambassador at Paris refused to do so
and asked Madrid for instructions
Holbrook argus., 1906-09-22
The Ball in Lawn Tennis,

It is q. curious fact that every book written on lawn tennis cautions the player to keep his eyes on the ball at the moment of striking it, yet there are very few expert players who do so. A rifle shot looks at his target, bowl CT looks at the pins, and a billiard player generally locks at the object ball, not the cue ball. 1 have found 1t next to impossible to carry in my mind, while moving rapidly to play flying ball, the exact height of the net, the direction of the lines of my opponents court and his position, so that it has become second nature with me and with most other players to look up in the direction that the ball is to go before it actually leaves the racket. It Is principally because the reverse of this is necessary in golf that lawn ten his players have so much trouble in mastering the old Scotch game. From tennis habit they take their eyes off the ball too soon for golf success.-J. Parmly Paret, in County Life in Amer. lea.
Holbrook argus., 1906-09-22

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Holbrook argus., 1906-09-22
A sTlNeY RICH WOMAN.
Attempts to Dispose of Secondhand
 Clothes and How They Failed.

Attempts to Dispose of Secondhand
 Clothes and How They Failed. .'. That many rich women are stingy in small matters has long been recog- nized, largely through hints dropped by tradespeople and servants, but a well-known facial masseuse had an ex, perience with a patron which certainly capped the climax of her intercourse with rich women. Her patron had laid aside ball gown in tolerably good con- ditiOn and the masseuse counted among her friends struggling young actress who, she thought might utilize the dis. carded frock, says the New York World. The deal went through, the actress pay ing $10 for the gown, which had cost $75. By making it over with some new material and the aid of her own delft fingers she had beautiful stage dress for $20.
 A week later the masseuse received from the rich patron most remarkable communication.
 "My dear Miss P-," it ran; q am sending you few articles of dress which I would like to dispose of. l have sent word to number of old clothes men to call at your house. You see it would be quite impossible for me to allow them to come here, but I am sure as you did so well with my blue net you can dispose of these for me to great advantage"
 Not word about commission. The lady simply took it for granted that the meek and lowly masseuse would be glad to thus show her appreciation of fashionable patronage.
 When the little masseuse came home that night to her boarding house, which was by no means unfashionable, she found three boxes damned into her room and vigorous kick from the landlady, who had been annoyed with would-be buyers the entire day. The boxes were opened to disclose raiment so old and dilapidated that not even a maid would accept of it as perquisite. From old shoes to hat frames from wf'ich all trimmings had been stripped the odd collection ran.
 Stirling her anger, the masseuse sent for an eXpressman, paid his charges and shipped the entire outfit back to her patron with ladylike note of re- fusal to act as commission agent At last accounts worried little dress maker was trying to sell the old clothes, and the more independent masseuse was short one customer.
Holbrook argus., 1906-09-22
How to Exercise the
 Bowels

They do not waste any precious fluid of the Bowels, as Cathartics do.
 They do not relax the lntcstnes by greasing them inside like Castor oil or Glycerine.
 They simply stimulate the Bowel Muscles to do their work naturally, com fortaby, and nutritiously.
 And, the Exercise these Bowel Muscles are thus forced to take, makes them stronger for the future, just as Exercise makes your arm stronger.
Holbrook argus., 1906-09-22
The Faith of the Boy.

The four-year-old son of certain western senator had very high opin- ion of the importance of his father. The latter tells how, on one occasion in their western home, the lad came across q magazine in which, by some chance, there were engraved side by side portraits of the President and the Senator mentioned.
 When the lad caught sight of his fathers features he broke into broad smile. That's good picture of you, daddy" said he.
 Very good, my son."
 "Who's the man next to you, daddy" asked the youngster.
 1Why, my son!" exclaimed the Sen ;ator, "don't you know? That is one of the greatest men of the world, a man more admirable and more powerful than any king. That, my son, is Presi- dent Roosevelt"
 The lad again looked at the picture of the President. Then, after thought full pause, he observed:
 '"Say, daddy, the people in the east will be awful proud when they see the Presidents picture next to yours, won't they ?'-American Spectator.