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The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Pleads Guilty of Murder.

Plainheld, n. J., Oct. William Dit
mass. who murdered David HAYWOOD at
Somerville, last July. changed his plea of
not guilty Of murder in the first degree
and pleaded guilty to murder in the sec
ond degree to-day. He was sentenced to
twenty years at hard labor in the State
prison.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
MAKES 100000 SLAVES.
Russian Ukase Has Opposite Effect
from That Announced.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 22.-The recent
ukase, ostensibly correcting injustices in
the promulgations under which Alexander
II freed the serfs, is declared by leaders
OF the radical parties throughout Russia
really TO make virtual political slaves out
of 100000 people
The ukase does, in a sense, correct GER
tain injustices. Alexander's law trans
ferred authority over the peasants from
the nobility to peasant communities, or
mfrs which have recently been giving
the anti-goveTnment majOrities.
The intention is to permit only property
owners 10 vote, and in this way 10 secure
conservative instead of radical members
for the Donna
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
DENY EPIDEMIC OF LEPROSY.
Swiss Papers Indignant ut Reports
in Foreign Publications.

Berne, Oct. 2s.-The news published in
foreign newspapers to the effect that a
leDrosy epidemic existed In Switzerland IS
Indignantly denied Dy the Swiss papers.
1t IS pointed out that at Guttet, a lit
tie village Of 400 inhabitants, in the cen
ter Of the Valais. there are two fami-
lies who have been affected with leprosy
for at least a hundred years The ma
lady has been confined TO these families,
and there have been FIVE victims
Three years ago the authorities Of the
Valais called in Prof Jatassohn to visit
the patients, and that year the cantOnal
council requested the federal council TO
assist in founding an establishment for
leprOsy.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
PROBE FOR EQUITABLE
Milwaukee Judge Sustains
Policy Holders Suit.
ORDERED TO PRODUCE BOOKS
Company Refused to Pay the Full
Amount of a Matured Twenty-Year
Semi-TOntine Policy, as It Is Al
legged Was Promised by Its Agent.
viii Mean Extended Inquiry.

Milwaukee. Wis. oct 22.-The Equitable
Life Assurance Society OF New York was
ordered to deposit with the Circuit Court
OF Milwaukee County al its books. data,
and memoranda showing reserve fund.
/ accumulated surplus, and other funds
/ covering a period from March /. 1884. to
March TO- 1904. in q decision handed down
by Judge Tarrant in the suit of Albert
/ EliingeT. OF Racine Wis. policy holder,
/ against the Equitable Society in the Cir
cult Court to-day. Judge Tarrant gave
the Equitable the alternative Of permit
| ting Mr. Ellinger or his representatives
! 10 examine the books of the society at its
I New York Office at a time and place 20
suit the convenience Of both parties.
The effect of Judge Tarrant's decision.
/ If it is sustained by the higher court.
win ne that the Equitable viii be sub
jected to a searching probe along lines not
included in the investigation of the Arm
strong committee.
Discrimination Charged.
Mr. EIlingar charges that the company
has not only mfsmanaged. the funds of
/ the society. affecting his policy. but also
has Disseminated against him by per
hitting clerks and others TO tamper with
the funds upon which his policy would
naturally depend
The suit was started in 1865 M FL
lnser was tEe holder of policy No ga
1873. a. twenty-year, semi-toHtine policy
for $1,000. which matured on March IT,
$780, when 3Ir. Eliuger demanded that
the society make good The representa-
tons of The agent who negotiated trc
policy twenty years ago. were that ~ ma
tuTity he would be entitled to $4,000. but
he charged in his affidavit that the society
officials informed him that there was due
under the policy only @l2.10 Mr.. Ell
finger refused 20 accept the Sg1Z-18. ana
maintained shat an examination would
show that 60 larger sum was due AIR
Ellinger was offered other options under
the policy. but he declined 10 consider
them.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
BOGUS CAPTAIN IDENTIFIED.
Man Who Caused All Europe Tirth
Was Former Officer.

Berlin. Oct 22-The secret service bu-
reau has established the identity Of the
bogus captain. whose raid on the Koe-
p!nick town treasury last week, furnish
ed Europe with the sensation of the sea-
son. The pseudo officer was really once
a Prussian army captain. who won the
iron cross for bravery in the Franco
Prussian war, but who has recently
lived IN Strengthened circumstances. and
undergone treatment for falling menta!
powers.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
MCCLELLAN NAMES CRAVEN.
son Of Admiral Head of Street
Cleaning Department..

New York, oct. 22-Mayor Mcclellan
this afternoon appointed Macdonough
Craven to be commissioner Of the de-
partment Of street cleaning. Mr. Craven
is son Of the late Admiral Craven. l.
5. n, and is a graduate Of the Annap-
Oils Academy.
He became connected with the depart
ment. of which he is now the head, dur
ing the time Of Col. WaTing, due TO the
Iatter's influence
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
HAAKON OPENS PARLIAMENT.
NOrweEinnS Hear Kings First
Speech from the Throne.

Christiana, Oct. 22-The newly elected
Parliament was opened to-day by King
HaakOn in the presence OF queen Maud
and the diplomatic corps. The King. who
read his speech from Ahe throne said he
rejoiced at the great good viii shown
by foreign countries toward our father
land since the establishment Of its indie
pendence." and spoke hopefully Of Nor
ways future prospects. He said that trade
was slowly improving, making reductions
IN taxation possible in the next budget.
and congratulated the country on the fact
surplus.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
BANDITS CAPTURE SEAPORT.
Morocco Town Surrenders After
Three of Garrison Are Slain.

Tansier, Oct. 22.-The Moroccan sea-
port town of Arsellias has been captured
by the bandit FL Benian The governor
has been forced 10 surrender the bat
teries and to turn over the keys of the
arsenal The chief of the garrison and
two Of his officers were killed while re-
sisting the robbers.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Caught in Machinery and Killed.

PottsviIle, Pa. Oct 22-Miehael Nc
Govern. twenty-five years of age, en-
ployed in the breaker Of the Kaska VIII
liam Colliery while oiling the machinery
to-day had the sleeve Of his coat caught in
the betting. He was taken up and Whirled
about a Shafting. Death was almost in
Simultaneous
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
BRYAN MAKES 10 SPEECHES.
spends Busy Day in Indiana, Closing
at Evansville.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct William
Jennings Bryan made thirteen speeches
in Indiana to-day. beginning at TerTe
Haute this morning and closing at Evans
Vile tonight His meetings were well
attended.
The speaker said that it was not nee
essary to speak long in any one place, as
Republicans are now making Democratic
speeches. In this connection he referred
20 utterances by President Roosevelt and
Senator Beverage regarding the neces-
sity for putting limitations on large for
tunes
He declared that President Roosevelt
SAYS men who have swollen fortunes must
disgorge. and that Senator Beverage is
urging an inheritance tax. lie caused
much amusement by expressing the hope
that none of his auditors would be in
iuriously affected by such a law when
the Republicans pass it.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Three Thousand Hear Hughes.

Kingston, n Y. Oct. 22.-Three thou
sand people heard Charles Z. Hughes.
Republican candidate for governor, in
speeches here tonight Mr.. Hughes con-
fined himself to the corporation issues of
the campaign.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Million Out of work.

During the last fortnight fully 10000
factory hands have been discharged in
various parts Of the empire. because
there is no work for them. as the de-
mand for factory goods has sunk al
most to nothing. Fully 100000 persons
are out Of work because Of the lack
Of money. Famine is spreading through
the country like the plague. and there
Is no means at hand to relieve the dis
tress of the people.
At an extraordinary session Of the Red
Cross Society yesterday 4 report was
offered showing that all the money ad-
vance1 for assisting the famine sufferers
has been spent. and the organization is
now without a penny.
Similar reports are coming in from,
different sections. The municipality Of
Moscow has announced that it has no
funds for famine relief. and several other
cities have been forced 20 do the same
thing.
In view of the terrible situation
throughout the country no other course
seems open to the Gar but to make
peace with the DOuma by granting il
greater powers and in exchange getting
a loan which viii bring some return Of
prosperity to Russia.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
ncenn sfen-,shtns-

New York Oct. Z2-OutgoHg steamer sail Tues
day: Carmania for Liverpool, a. 10 A. m. Sail
wednesday: Baltic, FOR Queenstown, 40 1899 a. IT..
Incoming due "wednesday Majestic, from Liver
pol. October i.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Her SACRIFICE VAIN
Falsely Accuses Herself to
Save Husband.
NONE BELIEVE HER STORY

Courtroom, Full of Spectators,
Thunderstruck by Confession, but
Effort TO Free slayer Fails and
He Is Sentenced to Twenty Years
in PFisOn-Crime Due 10 Jealousy.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
RUSSIA FACES CRISIS
Financial Panic and Famine
Impending in Cars Land.
COUNT WITTE A LAST RESORT

Believed IL Former Premier eau
Gain Concessions for DOuma, For
the Nation - Assembly viii BE
Granted Greater Power.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
NOT |, SAYS MCOOL
Millionaire Ayers He Never
Married Mrs. Walker.
HE CHARGES A CONSPIRACY
Witnesses Fail 10 identify Him as
Bridegroom who Signed Marriage
Certificate in New York in 1904
Resembles Nan, but Says He Was
Not In Gotham, but Elsewhere.

Pittsburs Pa, Oct. 22.-That he was
not the man who was married to Mrs.
Frank Walker in New York June -,
1904. and that he is the victim of mon
strous conspiracy. will be the defense Of
fered by Peter F. McCool. the Butler.
Pa. millionaire. TO the suit entered
against him by Mrs. Walker for desertion
and nonsupport. McCool was in Pitts
burg to-day comforting with his attorney,
William l. Brennan. and says he will he
able to prove that he was in Butler on
the day Mrs Walker alleges she married
him in New York
Faces the Witnesses.
McCOOI's claim Of an alibi. and the
story of how another man married Mrs.
Walker and signed his CMcCooTs) name
10 the marriage certificate. created a
sensation In Pittsburg this afternoon.
The case is scheduled for trial Saturday
morning
Mr.. McCool went to New York last
week. accompanied BY Mr. McKelvey. of
Pittsburg now proprietor Of a private de-
tective agency: also by ex-Judge John NJ.
Greer. Of Butler, and ne is now prepared
To contest 10 the end the assertion of
Mrs. Walker that she married him in the
house Of her sister. Mrs. B. Scott. at Gil
West Forty-second street. New York. on
June 70. 1904
Rev. John Floyd Steen. Of the Protss-
tant Episcopal Church Of the Ascension,
is said to have performed the ceremony
in the presence Of Mrs Scott and a
bridesmaid. Miss Stella Greenfield. of New
York. He was confronted by McCool. but,
according To all, the minister failed to
identify McCo0l as the man he had mar
ried.
Records Brought TO Light.
MCCOOl found By the records that Mrs.
Walker. whose maiden name was Eliza
beth OMEN, had been married on the
date mentioned TO a man who signed the
marriage certificate as Peter F. McCool.
Rev. Mr.. Steen showed the copy OF the
certificate, which he kept in his posses
sion, and the signature was compared
with the signature of the Butler Nc
Cool. and was found 10 be different Judge
Greer, who is familiar with the sigma
ture Of McCoOl, viii swear il is a forg ~.
Witnesses Of the marriage ceremony were
confronted with the Butler man. and said
that while the man who was married
20 Mrs Walker resembled Mr. McCooL
they were different people. This. at least.
is the statement Of McCOoI and his de-
tective.
Attorney Brennan counsel for McCool,
is inclined 10 believe the name was a
pure fabric. rs witnesses Of the marriage
say there was decided resemblance OF
the bridegroom 10 the Butler McCOol.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23

ST. Petersburg. Oct. 22.-An extension
Of the powers Of the Douma, granting it
a degree Of independence undreamed Of
in Russia, has been made necessary by
financial crisis now faced by the en-
pire This information comes from the
highest authority. The recall Of Count
White to power in Russia may also come
in the belief that he Is the only man who
can avert the calamity impending over
the empire
As a result Of the trying situation in
which the government finds itself. an
unexpected sensational turn Of affairs
which will surprise the whole world is
predicted. This viii come I'm the shape
of the new privileges to be granted 10
the national assembly.
Russia to-day IS almost face to face
with bankruptcy All efforts to secure
another Russian loan have proved inef-
fectual. Premier Stolypin and other adj
viseTs Of the Gar have become so alarm
ed over the financial outlook that they
are ready to resort to anything which
will bring money into the government
Golfers.
Confirmation of the statement that
greater power is to be given the Douna
comes in the Northumberland report
that the Car has determined. as a last
resort. 10 call Count Witte back 10 Of
ace, in the hope that the financial genius
he has displayed IN previous crises viii
be sufficient 70 pull the government out
Of the hole IN which il IS at present.
Count Witte is expected to return to his
home at the end Of the week The Car
has ordered a special car sent to the
frontier for his use in bringing him to
St Petersburg
It is believed that Count Witte will
adopt an unComprOmising attitude and
tell the Gar firmly that he must come
10 terms with the Donna and increase
its powers II bankruptcy is 10 be avoid
ed. Foreign nations. IL IS stated. will
only agree TO another Russian loan on
condition that il is approved by the
Douma, fearing that If money IS ad-
vanced 10 the Gar at this time The
Donna may refuse TO recognize its Ie-
galiiy and succeed in preventing any
repayment.
Concessions to Be Granted.
That the Donna will decline 10 author
lie loan without receiving assurances
OF the concessions for which such a Wig
orOus fight was made before the last
parliament was dissolved is regarded as
certain It is believed the Car is ready
20 grant the concessions If money can
be secured TO avert the impending crash.
Announcement Of the extensions Of the
Douma's powers is expected in the near
future October 30 is the anniversary OF
the issuing Of the ukase creating the
Donna and granting such a constitution
as Russia possesses II is expected that
the occasion will be observed by En-
peror Nicholas by the publication Of an
other decree announcing the new rights
accorded the Donna II White is re-
stored 70 office It viii be regarded as
the torerunner Of such a proclamation
Not only is the Russian government IL
sore financial straits. but business gen
orally IS sadly affected The money. striu-
gency in Russia is worse to-day than il
has been IN any European country in
the last decade The whole country is
pinched, and work is coming 20 a stand
still
Million Out of Work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-25
Notes Of Kensington.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF Inc SlaF
KENSINGTON. Md. October Is. 1908.
An entertainment and concert was given
in the Sunday school building Of the War
ner Memorial Presbyterian Church last
night and the capacity Of the building was
of the very best produced In the town.
Mr.. George Terry gave vocal solo. Mr..
BENJAMIN Maddert a trombone solo. Miss
Poikinhorn a solo, Miss Christine Church a
solo and Mr.. Guy Collins gave humorous
Rotations. which proved to be decided
hit.
Sixteen young ladies gave a mock trial
and a drill the Kensington Orchestra. COM
posed of Sunday school pupils. under the
direction of Prof. Theo. I. King, contributed
several numbers: Mr.. o.. ]. Fields gave
flute solo. Mrs. II. E. Stringer piano solo.
Mr. Harry C. Armstrong a vocal solo and
Master Hamilton Warner a solo.
Mayor Eckhardt, who has been at
Waynesboro. Pa, attending the Maryland
synod Of the Lutheran Church. of which he
Is treasurer, has returned home. Mr.. Eek
hardt's report proved to be most gratifying
to that body, showing that the receipts
reached $4,000. By very complimentary
vote Mr.. Eckhardt was chosen one of the
lay delegates to the general synod.
Mr.. George w. Chamberlain and Mrs
Mary A. Constant have closed their homes
here and will spend the winter in Washing
ton.
Mr. william 8. Armstrong is visiting his
home here. Mrs. Armstrong will accompany
him when he returns to his business In
New York city. ~.--,...
Raymond Moore, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar w. Moore, has returned to Kensing-
ton after having undergone an operation for
appendicitis at hospital in Washington.
Neil Massey, who had similar operation
performed at the same hospital, is improv-
ing rapidly, 1t is stated. and will soon be
able to return home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-25
GIVE GOOD WEIGHT.
Maj. Sylvester Reports No Ground for
Complaint Against Bakers.

There Is no ground for any complaints be-
ing made about the local bakers giving
"short-weight' bread according to a report
made to the Commissioners this morning
by Maj. Sylvester. chief of police. He
stated that a policeman accompanied the
assistant sealer of weights and measures of
the District on a tour Of inspection last
week. and after visiting a score of bakeries
found the weight of bread issued by them
satisfactory and up to the standard.
Recently number of anonymous COM
plants were made to the Commissioners to
the effect that bread was being sold in diff
ferent sections of the city at a short
weight, and although as rule little atten-
ton is paid to anonymous communications.
the Commissioners deemed 1t advisable to
institute an investigation in view Of the
fact that there was the slightest suspicion
about such an important and common COM
modify as bread. They directed Maj. Syl-
vester to appoint policeman to assist the
sealer of weights and measures In this
work, and it was upon the verbal report OF
this policeman that Maj Sylvester based
his report to the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-25
NEGRO BAPTISTS,
Convention Meets This Morning for
Discussion of "Home Missions"

Discussion OF "Home Missions"
The attendance this morning at the ses-
sion Of the National Negro Baptist con-
vention of America at the Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church, 7OS street northwest,
was very small Rev. William Perry of
New Jersey occupied the chair.
The subject under discussion this morn
ing was Home Missions" but owing to
the small attendance 1t was carried over
until this afternoon. The meeting convened
at o'clock, after the recess for lunch at
which Rev. D. B. Bullock presided.
A prayer meeting will be held at 7:30
o clock this evening under the direction of
James Mcdowell and Randolph Cotrell.
after which Rev. William Perry will
Giles B. Jackson will deliver an address on
Past and Present Of the Negro" Short
addresses on the subject will be made by
other speakers.
At the session last night Rev. W. H.
Stokes of Richmond, Va, delivered an adj
dress on 1.-The Higher Education VS.. the In
dustrialism.'' which was followed by the
doctrinal sermon by Evangelist Rev. w.
Wines. jr. Dr. w II. Moore spoke on 1.-The
Hindering Cause of the Negro"
Rev. 8. P. w. Drew. president of the
convention. delivered the annual address.
in which he stated that the colored race
did not want to shield the negro who at
tempted assault upon any woman. but
wanted justice by law. He also spoke
ored people in the north for the purpose
Of denouncing lynchings in the southern
states. He urged 1.-The Christian negroes to
break up the dives and dens where crime
originates and drive the drunkard and
gambler out of business. so that the GRIM
mails of the race will not have any hiding
place."
It is expected that Booker T. Washington
will be present at the banquet tomorrow
night and deliver an address. At the SEES
sion tomorrow morning the subject. "Will
the Gospel of Christ or VIII Politics Solve
the Race Problem" which was to have
been held this afternoon. will be discussed.
Professor E. e. Fennell of Lynchburg will
address the meeting on 1.-The Great Need of
Ministers Studying Greek and Hebrew"
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NEEDS OF THE SOUTH.
Topic of Address on Educational Lines
by r. n. McNeill.

>~>-~S
by r. 81. McNeill.
At a meeting Of the Industrial Educa-
tional League Of the South in the Confed-
crate Veterans Hall Tuesday night Mr.
Robert H Mcneil Of North Carolina made
an address on the educational needs of the
south. and asserted that from Is to 30 per
cent of the children In the southern states
have not even the knowledge of the rudi-
mentary branches OF an education. The
speaker claimed that as the north had i'm
poverished the south in the civil war 1t was
now her duty to assist in rebuilding that
section, and he went into details. telling Of
the needs of the south. Of their cause and
why all parts Of the country should give
financial aid.
Mr.. T. Jackson Seay. who presided over
the meeting, also made an address, and In
it stated that 1t was the intention to estab-
lish Industrial schools throughout the entire
south.
A musical program was given and those
contributing to the entertainment were Miss
Ivy May Parke. Mrs. Corbin Joliffe. Miss E
D. Bouldin, Miss Lenore Gerlach. Mrs. J.
C. Love, Miss Fiournoy. Miss Gertrude
Seay, Miss Ellie Daniel Bouldin. Miss
Gladys McGarry, Miss Elton Rousaville,
Miss Katharine Ronsaville and Miss Fran
ces YoungbloOd.