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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
SEVERED HIS WINDPIPE
WASHINGTON MAN KILLS HIM
SELF IN BALTIMORE.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, December 1.-Shortly
after 0 o'clock this morning, while in a
state of partial dementia. Charles N. Maui
mann, aged thirty-one years, of Washing
ton, d. c.. committed suicide by cutting his
throat with a razor. and was found dead
lying on bed in the rear room on the sec
ond floor of the home of his brother in-law
James S. Holland Beachwood avenue, Lau-
raville. The man succeeded in completely
severing his windpipe. and death was
almost instantaneous.
Mr.. Naumann, who was a son of Mr..
Frederick Naumann of this city and former
ly lived here, had resided in Washington
for the past five years, having been en-
ployed in the United States government de-
partment of geological survey.
He had been for the past month suffering
from a severe attack of nervous prostration
brought on by overwork and brain fatigue.
Having been granted a leave of absence he
had. together with his wife and little son
Carl, aged four years, come to this city to
visit his brother-in-law, believing that the
rest and change would bring about the de-
sired beneficial results
At breakfast yesterday morning he SEEM
ed in unusually good spirits. After the
meal was over. however. he stated that
having rested poorly the previous night he
would lie down for a short nap. The bed
room which he and his wife had occupied
since their arrival accordingly ar
ranged and in partially clothed condition
he threw himself across it. requesting his
wife TO cover him up.
Arranged Bedclothes.
Mrs. Naumann complied, and after ar
ranging the bed covering about him set
about to arrange the bed chamber. Scarcely
had she turned from the bed when her at
tention was again attracted by a slight mo-
ton in that direction.
Turning to her husband, she was con-
fronted by the CHASTITY sight. Lying face
downward with blood streaming from the
wound in his throat and the bed clothes
about his neck stained deep crimson
was Mr.. Naumann, apparently asleep.
Almost Frustrated Mrs. Naumann called
the other members of the household, and
hurried summons was sent for DR.. William
d. Corse of Gardenville, health warden
of Baltimore county. Upon the arrival
of Dr. Corse. he found that life had long
since been extinct.
The deceaseds home In Washington was
at SCI street northwest. Naumann Is
survived, in addition to his father.
widow and son. by brother. Mr.. w. G.
Naumann of this city. Mrs. Naumann.
prior to her marriage, was Miss Gertrude
Hall of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
ACCUSED OF THEFT.
Young Man Alleged He Had Gone
Broke on Races.

Robert Lindley, a young man Of neat ap-
pearance, who gives New York as his ad-
dress, was arrested at the Pennsylvania
station last night by Detective Barbee upon
charge Of larceny. 1t Is alleged that he
stole $7.15 from Robert Mallon of 932 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, with whom he
had been staying during the Benning races.
Lndiey admitted, 1t is said, when taken
before Inspector Boardman, that he had
taken the money from his friend, giving as
an excuse that he had gone broke" on the
races. He was on his way to board q train
for New York when taken into custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Washington Woman Kills Herself.
special Dispatch TO The Star.

special Dlspatch 10 The Star.
Los ANGELES. Cal. December DE
spondency over the death, one month ago,
of her only child. caused Mrs. r. l.. Barnes
TO end her own life by taking chloroform
today. Mrs. Barnes was a woman of lit
erary attachments. who came here about
two months ago from Washington, d. c.
Little is known about her here, except that
she was woman of good family.
The body was found in her room at a
lodging house by other dodgers in the house
who. not having seen her all day forced
the door. The body was taken to the
morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
AFRAID OF JAPAN
CHINA ANXIOUS ABOUT CoNDI-
TIONs IN MANCHURIA.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star
LONDON, December IF. A. Mckenzie,
writing in the Daily Mail, says the Chinese
are uneasy on account of the manner in
which Japan is establishing material rights
of all kinds in Manchuria. Many thousands
Of Japanese citizens are settling along the
main roads. All the railways in the center
and south are japanese and new japanese
lines are being begun in various parts.
Military supremacy has been used as
pretext for securing the compulsory pur-
chase OF great tracts OF land at important
sites, such as Newchwang and Antung, at
prairie prices. All along the railways are
blockhouses with Japanese soldiers in them.
In Antung the Japanese military admins
tration has been cleverly playing on the
interests of the inner group of rich traders
who control the city to place them in hos
tility to the Tartar general at Mukden.
The Chinese administrators say that all
this can only have one meaning. Unless
we stir ourselves Manchuria will pass from
us, Mongolia will follow Manchuria. and
then what can save our empireT They are
no longer afraid OF Russia. but they are
afraid of Japan. They distrust her inteli-
lions and dread her friendship. When
Japan offers them gifts they fear either
to accept or refuse. They remember what
has happened in Korea and how fair words
and kind promises were the beginnings or
national appropriation and extinction.
Chinese officialdom has been greatly hurt
by the long delay of the Japanese In sur
rendering the control of Manchurian tele-
graphs, as they are bound to do When
I was In Japan Chinese telegraph COM
missioners specially appointed to arrange
the transfer had been in Toxic for month
and had accomplished during that time
absolutely nothing. I'VE came here to do
business they said. I'VE have been
splendidiy entertained Every day q ban
quet is provided for us. every day there are
carriages to take us to something arranged
in our honor and every morning Japanese
official comes to know what more can be
done for US. But we did not come here for
feasts or excursions. We came to secure
the return OF our telegraphs. Japan will
nal do h,is aholif thai. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Killed Self and Wife.

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, December ives
Taylor shot and killed his wife and then
killed himself at their home near Honaker
to have been jealousy. but details of the
affair are meager. Taylor was twenty
seven years of age and his wife twenty.
She was a daughter of Rev. Honai n and
leaves several children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
BOSTON MAY BE CHOSEN.
Free Carriages If Veterans Decide
Upon That City.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass, December las there
is some difficulty about holding the next
G. A. r. encampment at Saratoga, the
place originally selected, campaign has
been started by Boston and New England
Grand Army veterans to have the en-
campment come to Boston instead The
matter will not be settled for several
weeks yet. The Boston Post has wired an
of free carriages for all veterans and
promised to do It's utmost to raise funds
which will offset the Increased expense
Boston Is selected the State Department
will at once set about raising big fund
to entertain the veterans and handle en-
campment expenses. At all events, some
other city is likely to be selected in place
of Saratoga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Robbery and Arson.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

MINEOLA, L. l., December 1.-The theft
of 5000 worth of furs and other property
from the home of Mrs. Louisa B. Hayes
has been revealed by her return from
Washington A few days ago an attempt
was made to burn the Hayes house.
The barn was totally destroyed, but the
house was saved Quantities of kerosene
oil had been poured about the house and
the stable, and just before the fire was
discovered three men were seen leaving
the place with bundles.
Under Sheriff Foster thinks that the auto
burglars who have robbed several places
in this vicinity lately robbed the Hayes
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Prominent Sheep Man Shot.

DEL RIO, Texas, December &c. R.
Cauthorn, one of the most prominent sheep
men in this section, was found dead in
his buggy today three miles from Del Rio
with a bullet in his heart.
This is the second murder within two
days, and the entire city Is greatly ex-
cited
Several mobs are working Independently
of the rangers who have been called out.
Bloodhounds are also being used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Embezzler's Attempted Suicide.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, December ii. e.
Hutchinson. former secretary-treasurer of
the Delta Cotton Company. today was ar
rested on a charge of embezzlement of
$eS. 900. Hutchinson several weeks ago ad-
mitted to the police and friends that he
was $4,000 short in his accounts. He at
tempted to kill himself by cutting his
throat with a razor He recovered, and to-
day the warrants were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
FIRE IN THE WOODS.
Brilliant Illumination Caused Belief
That Alexandria Was Ablaze.

Whats afire in Alexandria? was the
inquiry made by many persons in the
downtown section of Washington last
night as they watched a brilliant reflection
on the sky beyond the Potomac river. No
one seemed to know. Even the officials
of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon car line were ignorant. The IL
Elimination grew greater. and 1t was near
ly midnight before it subsidized and died
away. 1t was learned upon inquiry later
that the blaze was in the woods back Of
Luna Park. but the flames did not reach
the park and it is believed no damage re-
suited otherwise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Political Speech ON Streets

Simon Booker. who says ne Is the only
colored democrat in Montgomery county
Md. came to this city yesterday afternoon
TO make some purchases. Before doing his
shopping he INDUCED in political speaking.
and attracted the attention of a police
man.
All the way to the station house he con-
tinued to discuss political questions
A charge OF disorderly conduct was pre-
ferred against him. and he will be given a
hearing in Judge Kimballs court tomor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Santo Domingo is Quiet.

SANTO DOMINGO, December 1.-The
United States gunboat Marietta, with
United States Minister Dawson on board,
arrived here today from Porto Rico.
The country is quiet and business is inn
proving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Absent Attending Funeral.

Mrs. S. NJ. Baker of 212 street south
east is absent from the city. She attended
the funeral of her uncle, Rev. James Dun
can Fitzgerald, which took place from the
Falling Spring Church at Chambersburg,
Pa Rev. Fitzgerald was for a number of
years pastor of the Presbyterian Church of
Cumberland. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

ROANOKE, Va, December l. The jury
in the case of Mrs Harriet Moulter.
charged with the murder of her husband.
John Moulter. whom she shot and killed
eral weeks ago during a quarrel, this
evening returned a verdict of murder in
the second degree fixing the punishment
at eighteen years in the state penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Boyds and Vicinity.
ial Correspondence of The Star.

BOYDS, Md, December 1, 1906.
Hiram Dfonenberg, sixteen years of age.
son of Reverdy Dronenberg of Dickersons.
was accidentally shot yesterday while near
Frederick by Stanley Ficklinger.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Boyd Presby-
terrain Church met yesterday at the home
of Mrs. Jane Burdette.
Mrs. Mamie Allen of Frederick, who had
been visiting her brother, Mr.. z. B. Wood,
county superintendent of schools here, has
departed for Redwood, W. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

RAW MILK DANGEROUS
for Children and Invalids.
Scarlet fever is unknown In countries
where cows milk is not used as food;
hence milk from insanitary stables may
contain the poison causing 1t.
MIX Is also known to have caused
cpidemics OF
DIPHTHERIA, TYPHOID and
other ENTERIC DISEASES.
A simple precaution consists in
sCALDiNG MILK
auu scalding II viii not AFFECT its
d!Ecstibility. After scalding keep cool
and covered.
A regular diet for children on con-
JCnsed milk is insdvisabie.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.
Il. BERLINER. Sec'y.
We favor Q stringent law prohibiting
the sale, or use In Ice cream. OF any
CREAM not pasteurixed.
se30-S Stuff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

ASBURY PARK, N. J.. December L.
John Lloyd Lee. for the past six years
pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church. New York city. died here today.
aged forty-six years. Death was due to
typhoid pneumonia. DR.. Lee went to his
New York pastorate from East Liverpool,
Ohio, his native state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

DRHCE is always a factor i'm the selection of
r. Holiday Gifts, and it is ON the point we de-
sire to emphasize. We're exclusive dealers
we buy i'm Large quantities receive price comces=
sions'frorn makers, and these advantages i'm turn
to you. Let us demonstrate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

Headquarters for Practical GitGNerS.

Year after the idea of making Holiday of substantial useful
epoch the history practical ches The donation of something we
practical appeals particularly this
to appreciate the of giving "thig practical"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

A N ARRAY of the seasons best i'm Oultergar=
~ ments, Furs, Waists, Embarrassing, Milai=
= - merry and CEildren's Wear affords OPP
portunity for sensible gift selection We've stocked
to meet the requirements of the Holidays, and ask
your attention, confident of satisfying all demands
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08
Hon. Hoke Smith, 6eorgid's Next Governor
Who Will Be Nominated the 22nd Inst. Nuf Sed
Mrs. Hampton Retained Long Public Service Would Permit
George s. DonneII Makes Affidavit

In connection with Mrs. Margaret j. Hamptons state
ment that she dismissed from employment IN the cen
sus bureau by Hon. Hoke Smith who was at that time
secretary of the interior, Hon George S Donne OF MIS-
sissppi secretary of the fifth civil service district OF the
civil service commission who chief clerk OF the cen
sus bureau during Hoke Smiths administrator as secre
arv of the interior has furnished affidavit which cor
reefs the impression that Mrs Hamptons statement might
produce Mr. Donne assumes all responslhlIlt Tor the
dismissal of Mrs Hampton and says that she was given
employment Just long possible and was hnalY ais
missed because there remained nothing for her to DO
Mr. Donnell's affidavit follows
Georgia. Fulton County: In person appeared before
me- George S. Donnel who, oath, says that during
the administration of Hon Hoke Smith secretary of the
interior department. he chief clerk OF the census ou
reau The census that time the only bureau
in the interior department which not under the civil
service In this bureau the secretary of the interior had
the right to appoint clerks and cOpvlsts ,
This the only bureau of the Interior IN when ne
could appoint clerks cOpysts in the other bureaus or
interior department the clerks and cOpvlsts were APP
pointed by the civil service commission
"Deponent is acquainted with Mrs. Margaret Hampton
Mrs. Hampton given work in census bureau at the
request of the secretary Hon. HOke Smith Mrs Hamp"
ton was kept in a position for about II months
The work of the being wound up ana the
force was being daily reduced We giving up train
ed and experienced clerks. Mrs Hampton was not a
trained census clerk. We kept her just as long as the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08

public service would permit
THE chief of the division in which she was working
recommended for dismissal number of occasions
and as the chief clerk turned down his recommendation
account the fact that Secretary Smith had expressed
the desire that Mrs Hampton should be kept in position
Just as long possible.
Mrs. Hampton really suited for the work dur
ing time that she retained in the department.
finally approved the recommendation of the chief OF her
al vision for dismissal and gave her up, because could
not longer cOnscienOusy retain her in the There
nothing that she could do.
mo negroes were being given positions except where
servants work required
''There number of negro clerks and cOpylsts in
the service when Mr. Smith became secretary, but in
short time all these negroes dismissed and
white and given the places, no positions
were given negroes in the except where servants
work attached.
THE negroes Henry c. Hawkins and Harrison Hamp
ton whose pictures published in the circular purpor
ing be negro appointments by Secretary Smith,
connected with the bureau. Harrison Hampton
was wagon driver and loader and Henry G. Hawkins,
who assistant messenger did laborers work, and
appointed the instance of Hon. John ID. AdersOn
the democratic congressman from West Virginia.
mo work done by a negro could have been done by
lady; it heavier work. and more mental work than
any white did in the bureau.
Sworn to and subscribed before the undersigned this
the 18th day of July. 1906. GEO. S. DONNELL.
''WALTER E. ORMOND, N. P, and ExOicio j. p
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08
E. S. BALDWIN.

The Hon. Thomas Watson in his
speech at Thomson a few days ago
announced his intention not only to
vote for Hoke Smith, the peoples
candidate, but to support the nominee,
and, in addition, to vote for Bryan in
1908 He also referred to Mr.. Smith
as the ablest Georgian that lives,
the strongest man in the state" What
more could you ask of Mr.. Watson at
this time? He knows that Mr.. Smith
is advocating issues that mean much
to the state, and that he has the man
hood and determination to push those
issues to a conclusion when he be-
comes governor. We are willing to
welcome Mr.. Watson, the prodigal son
of Democracy, back to it's spacious
household. He is well worthy the
" fatted calf" so it's whoop, hurrah
for Watson!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08

In the speech at Fayetteville Monday Mr. Smith SAID
In reply to the continuous Misrepresentation by my oppo
nents Of the treatment which Mrs Margaret j. Hampton
received while secretary of the interior department
| wish to make the following statement
In division of the interior department called the APP
pontment division kept file all correspondence and
in the department Probably 300 600 letters received
and answered yearly this division of the department
In this division they now have file letter from Mrs
Hampton applying for work. She given position
in the census bureau January 1894 This was the hrst
position held the department She IS mistaken
in supposing she held position in the patent Office Inc
position in the bureau given her by my drec
ton
The appointment division contains her letter. written on
September 1894 from the bedside OF her sick daughter
begging that prevent dismissal The letter answer
ed bv nv secretary November 10th her dismissal was
recommended with % Others by the director OF the census
bureau, Carol D. Wright The records show that reuS
ed approve her dismissal at that time This was my
answer to her letter.
On December 81 1894, she again recommended for
dismissal with % others This time. on the recommends
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08

If you want to vote for men who
favor white supremacy over negro
domination; who want to reduce the
freights that the farmers have to pay;
who oppose buying up county officers,
members of the legislature, judges,
chiefs of police, and all officers who
can be used with free passes; if you
oppose ring rule, rotteHness in office
and every thing of that nature, then
vote for Hoke Smith.
Stop exposing your ignorance by
saving that if the negroes are dis
franchised a lot of white men will be
also Any man who has read the Ala
bama law knows such statement is
a lie, cut from whole cloth. Don't you
believe it, because it is not true.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08
Truth About Mrs Hampton Is Told by Hoke Smith.

ton her dismissal was approved Under her at the
time of the dismissal the assistant chief of appoint
ment division wrote saved once by the secretary
Mrs. Hampton states that she given work again in
interior department for three months beginning Feb
ruary !, 1895 under Carol D. Wright. So that Mrs
Hampton given nearly seven months employment in
the interior department by my direction after she wrote
the letter from her daughters bedside The census was
being wound up, clerks being discharged each week
Mrs, Hampton kept as long possible
l do not recall ever having Mrs Hampton in
w ashington City. learned that aunt of Mr. Chick
Niles, who widow desired work. and directed the
chief clerk of the bureau to do all he could for her
The positions she held we're due to this direction by me-
never heard that Mrs. Hampton called at nv house
until she recently referred it, There were $4,000 EN-
Poyes connected with the interior department It was at
the department and there only, that able to see
utterly impossible for to them my private resi-
dence.
Mrs. Hampton worked about eight weeks ago for two
weeks in my Offices in Atlanta. never heard Complaint
from Mrs. Hampton until it was used by my opponents in
this campaign.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08
Claude N. Bennett Gives Facts.

animation of this list shows that Secretary Smith person
ally disapproved of the dismissal of Mrs Hampton, and
thereby acquired her retention.
On December 81, 1894 she again recommended for
dismissal with ninety-fOur others. memorandum was
made under Mrs. Hamptons Saved once by the
secretary"
When this second recommendation from the census
bureau for the dismissal of Mrs. Hampton with many
Others Mr. Smith did not again override the recommends
of the director of the bureau He had saved Mrs
Hampton for two months having turned down the first
recommendation for her dismissal He approved the
Ond recommendation about four months after her appeal
of September 3rd The approval then made only be-
the dsmissas of the large batch of ninety-ve
based upon the fact that nothing remained for them
to do.
Mrs. Hampton says that thirty days later she was
again given work under Commissioner Wright in the in
department. do not recall the facts about this
unemployment but evidently another place was looked up
for Mrs. Hampton in compliance with the original drec
on given by Secretary Smith to do everything possible
for her. CLAUDE N. BENNETT
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08

We are in the fight for Hoke Smith
and real reform in Georgia, and have,
therefore, no time to spend in BELT
ling or heaping ridicule on our fellow
citizens at home whom we are per-
fectly willing to credit with being just
as good, just as patriotic, just as God
fearing, and just as worthy of the nu-
merous offices they have enjoyed for
so long a time as are we Hoke Smith
ties who are not officehOlders, but
plain, everyday citizens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-08-08

Remember that it has been a real
long time since Georgians were given
an opportunity to place at the head of
state a genuine piece of presidential
timber, who came into life amid south
ern pines, who has always breathed
the air of Southern independence, who
has since early manhood lived and
thriven amid the red hills Of the
South's empire state, and the state OF
his own adoption. If, therefore, you
have not already remembered to reg
lister, make haste to prepare yourself
for casting one of the most important
ballots of your life.