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The Washington times., 1906-05-31

Annanias was "sho' a cussed mule. ."
and his late owners made no secret
Of this fact when they sought 10 dis
pose Of him through a publicly adver-
tised sale.
True TO the instincts OF his hybrid
race" and particularly 10 the signifi-
canoe OF his biblical name-that which
stands in history for the biggest liar Of
them all-Annanias' peaceful expression
beIied the ever-ready activity Of his
iron-bound heels. He would. Mr.. Twohey
tells re1ectively. stand in his stan at
the District stables, a most respectful
and inOnensive silence pervading his
whole being. But when shoeing day
came around and the smith approached,
the tools Of his trade in hand. Annanias
evinced an unwonted interest in things.
One long ear would stand erect and the
muscles Of his 1.-THE body, from eye
ball 10 hook would quiver and grow
tense Beware. then. Mr.. TwOhey states,
the zone of those rear-end kickers. No
peTsua sive coaXino. no loaf sugar, no
amount Of sOft-vOice expression would
iuil the beast into an acceptance Of the
shoes
These facts were regarded as demerits,
and the sale o. the mule was decreed.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31

BILL IS PASSED
Senate Measure Prevents
Further Defeat of Govern
ment That Way.

The Senate this afternoon passed an
"anti-immunity' OIL. 50 as 10 prevent
further defeats IN the courts as the
Government met in the Beef trust prose
cution in Chicago.
II provides that under investigations
OF the Bureau OF Corporations and IN
der proceedings Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. immunity shall eX-
tend only TO a natural person, who. IN
obedience 10 a subpoena gives the tes-
timony under oath or produces evidence,
documentary or Otherwise. under oath. "
In explaining its need Mr. Knox said:
The whole purpose OF this act is 10
define the rights OF witnesses in the
cases as we thought II was, and 70 say
II as the statute in question said Il. but
70 say IL more clearly and emphati-
ycally."
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
BLACKMA|L PLOT.
SAYS H. ]. DEPO|LLY
Declares Alleged Assault
on Child a Fabric
of Lies.

Attorney Walter p PlumIey, in be-
half of Henry ]. Depoilly, who was ar
rested Tuesday night at the request of
the New York authorities on a charge
of attempted assault on. the four-year-
old child OF mis- sister-in-law, EsteIle
O'Connor. today filed in the District
Supreme Court n petition for writ OF
habeas corpus. asking for the release
OF the petitioner from custody
He informs the court that Deponly
was arrested at his place of business,
1912 G street northwest. and immedi-
ately taken 10 police headquarters,
where he was interrogated. Later he
was taken TO No. police station, where
he IS now confined, he says. without legal
authority. It is stated in the petition
that DepoIlly is entirely innocent OF
the charge, and alleges that II is made
for the purpose of extcrting money
from him.
In proof Of his assertions he submits
copies OF letters alleged 10 have been
received from his sisJer-in-law. demand
ing that he make restitution in money
for the pretended crime, and IN the
event that the money should not be sen7
prosecution was threatened. The money
was never sent and petitioner alleges
that he never entered Into any negotia-
lions for compromise or settlement OF
any kind.
As the matter occurred IN 1902, peti-
toner alleges that he thought the mat
ter had ended Its revival now, he says,
Is the result OF his wife's petition for
maintenance recently filed in the District
Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Clabaufh, 20 whom the
petition was presented. ordered Major
Sylvester 10 have DepoIlly IN court this
afternoon
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
BENEFIT LAWN FETE
PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
Women's Christian Association Board
ing Home to Entertain the Public.
Many Patronesses.

A lawn fete will be held at the Wo-
mems Christian Association Boarding
Home. 17l9 Thirteenth street northwest
on Saturday. June p from 3 10 10 D. m.
for the benefit OF the home. The grounds
Will be lighted with japanese lanterns.
and refreshments will be served out Of
doors if the weather is favorable In
case of rain the fete Will be held in the
.parlors of the home. Among those in
terested in the affair are Mrs. J. NJ
Harlan, Mrs. David J. Brewer. Mrs. E
Whittesey, Mrs. W. L. Gift. Mrs. d
A. Freeman, Mrs. S. p. French. Mrs
George o. Little. Mrs. NJ E Catlfn.
Mrs L. c. Handy. Mrs. j. L. Muher.
Mrs William J. Flather. Mrs N A.
Robbins. Mrs. James Robbins. Mrs. r
II I. LiefOld. Mrs. II. d Mirick. Mrs
Herbert E Day, Mrs. J. b. Winner Mrs
I. Wickman Mrs Kirk HoIrses. Mrs
Frank ThurstOn. Mrs. A. A AspinwaII
Miss +. 5 Huntington. Mrs. Charles II
Dickson, Mrs. w. ]. Rhees, Miss Sarah
- Y. y, Gilbert Miss Thurs
ton, Miss F. A Henderson, Miss Eliza
beth Peet Mrs. Allan Fay, Miss Rhees
Miss NJ. r. Scott, Miss A S. Griswold
Miss Beatrice Sampson. Miss E Boo
ream. Miss Bertha Erdente. Miss Jessia
Patwln, Miss F. E. Chickering, and
Miss Alice Riley.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
PARK IS WANTED
IN THE SOUTHEAST
5000 Citizens Present Peti-
ton to Congress.
A S K F0R S210,OO0
Those at the Head of the Movement
Feel Aggriev-d at Attitude of
District Commissioners.
A S K For s21o,ooo

A petition sixteen feet in length. and
containing the names of 5000 citizens
of Washington. which urges upon Con
SresS the passage of the bill providing a
park for the eastern section OF the city.
was filed today with Chairman CALM
ger, of the Senate Committee on the
District of Columbia. Many reasons are
urged why the appropriation should be
made. and the park established
The bin has been introduced in the
Senate by Mr. Gallinger. The lots OF
land from which the park is to be
created are located near the intersec-
tloh OF Branch and Pennsylvania ave-
nues southeast. are known as the Car
penter and Pennsylvania avenue tracts.
ana contain. approximately. 40 acres.
FOR their purchase the bill provides an
appropriation Of $4,000.
Unprovided With Park.
The petition filed recites that South
east Washington is unprovided with a
park OF square of any description. and
that such breathing place for the peo-
pie of that section is urgently needed.
me children especially require a play
ground The residents of the section, il
Is said in the petition. are almost wholly
people OF moderate means, whose voca-
tons and condition in life make IL nee
essary for them TO remain in the city
throuSn the whole summer.
The agitation for the passage Of the
Dill and the establishment OF the park
has been carried on by a committee OF
the East Washington Heights Citizens
Association. consisting Of George II.
Judd, d. c. Fountain, and c. A. Barker.
Commissioners Are UnfriendIy.
I'VE have not been able" said AR.
Judd 10 Times reporter today, TO Sc
cure the proper support from the Dis
trict Commissioners. They have given
q grudging support - the project and
have recommended the passage Of the
bill. but they have asked that the Gov
ernment pay the whole expense of estal,-
fishing the park. This. we all quite
realize. Congress viii not be willing 20
provide. Mr. Ganinger has made the
usual provision in his bill. providing for
the division of the expense between. the
National and District Governments.
The action OF the Commissioners is
interesting only as Illustrating their at
liJude toward the project On the other
hand they recommended that the cost
OF enlarging Rock Creek Park by the
addition OF the GlovN tract should be
divided in the usual way. The cost of
the Rock Creek addition will be about
$s.oo5 an acre; the cost of the land for
the park we want will be about 81. 900
an ac1 e..
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
BOY DUCKS HEAD,
D0DGES MANS SHOT

Euraged by Chrlstobau Mostao. hf-
teen years old. Leopolda Sontago, twen-
t.--two years old, of 621 II street
northwest, fired a bullet from 2 revol-
yer at him while in a room at the
above number about ! o'clock this
morning. but the lad ducked his head
and was uninjured.
Police Of the Sixth precinct were at
tracted TO the house by the report OF
the revolver, but made no arrest, be-
cause n, one was injured.
The lad went 70 the Police Court and
procured a warrant for SOntagO'S arrest
on charge of assault with a deadly
weapon.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
Sentences Of Death
Arouse the Douma

ST. PETERSBURG. May 31.-The
members Of the douma are deeply stirred
in consequence OF the death sentence
having been passed on more political
offenders at Riga Many Of the deputies
held meeting and demanded that the
dcuma should not hold further sessions
until Premier Goremykin shall resign
from his Office.
Gratis hastily sent for their leader NJ
Milinkoh, who. IN a long speech advo-
Gated patience The meeting thereupon
decided to continue the douma sittings
for the purpose or abolition OF capital
punishment.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
NEW NAMES ADDED
TO FRISCO'S DEAD

General Greely today wired to the
War Department the following addi-
uonaI list Of persons who lost their
lives in the San Francisco disaster in
Guiding all names known 10 date. not
previously reported:
Andrew a. BotZbach. bOokkeeper. VAL
encial Hotel; Margaret z. Fundenberg,
Kingsburg Hotel. 172 Seventh street;
Edwin G. FundenberE. Kingsburg Hotel
172 Seventh street; Theodore P Han
sen. 162 First street; John A Warren.
2S14 Pine street; Fred c. OrndOrff Will
lam Burnip. 172 Seventh street; Mrs.
George Taylor. 112 Natoma street: Mrs.
Charles L. Todd. 172 Seventh street
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
PRICES OF STEEL
TO BE INVESTIGATED

Representative Garner Of Texas intro
duced resolution in the House today
instructing the Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor to investigate the causes OF
the differences Of prices or articles OF
steel or iron manufactured at home and
abroad. and 10 learn whether they are
the result OF a combination or conspir-
acy; also whether the prices in the
United States have been controlled by
the Steel trust. and II so 10 investigate
the organization capitalization. profits
conduct. and management Of this trust
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
SPECIAL GOLD IMPORT
DEPOSITS DISCONTINUED

Acting Secretary of the Treasury Keep
today sent to the subtreasurer at New
York. a telegram reading substantially
as follows:
Notify gold import banks that for the
time being special deposits TO facilitate
gold imports viii be discontinued by
diTecSon of the Secretary
Mr.. Keep says that this action is taken
because. IN the view of Secretary Shaw.
the need of making such deposits no
longer exists.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
GUTHRIE REMAINS CAPITAL
OF STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Guthrie viii remain the capital Of the
State OF Oklahoma for the next nine
years. that is until 1915. if the decision
of the conference COMMITTEE. on the
Statehood bill is approved by the Sen
ate and House. A final agreement on
this point was reached by the conferees
al their meeting this morning
No progress was made in the conten-
ti0n regarding Statehood for Arizona
and New Mexico.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
TOTAL FRISCO FUND
REACHED S72,244.1e

E. Southard Parker. treasurer Of the
California relief fund. today Forwarded
his report 20 District Commissioner
Macfarland. showing that the total re-
ceipts TO date are S72.2z41s.
This amount. Commissioners Macfar-
land states, IS the largest sum ever coll
lected in the District for similar pur-
pose
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
UNITED STATES STEAMER
SINKS CANADIAN BOAT
Cuts Vessel in Two and Causes Drown.
ing of Five Of Her
Crew.

DETROIT. Mich, May sl.-The United
States Transportation Companys steam
er Cowle. bounl down, collided with the
steamer Erin. a Canadian boat. IN the
ST. Clair river carly this morning almost
cutting her IN vwo. and drowning two
women cooks. the chief engineer. one
fir eman and one deck hand
The Erin was towing the Danforth
and was apbound- The Covvle proceeded
on her way down.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
PRESIDENT AND FAMILY
RETURN FROM NORFOLK

President and Mrs. Roosevelt. accom-
panied by Misc Ethel and Master Quen-
tin and Mrs ROoserelt's sister. Miss
Carow, returned TO Washington this
morning az 10 O'Clock on board the
MayfioweT. The run from Hampton.
where the President yesterday after
noon delivered an address 10 the stu
dents. was made without incident
The Washington times., 1906-05-31

TRIAL DRAGGING
But Little of Interest Adj
duced at Hearing.
LETTERS TO PERRY HEATH
Company in Communication With Him
When He Was First Assistant
Postmaster General.

The trial Of former State Senator
George E Green. OF New York. and
wizard d Doremus. Of this CITY in
olcted Jointly with George ". Beavers
On +. charge OF conspiracy TO defra1d
the Government and also with bribing
Government Official. dragged heavily
today in Criminal Court No. l. Nearly
al the morning session was taken m
In reading letters initiated by George
w Beavers. relative 10 cazceling ma
chimes manufactured by the J)oreuus
Machine Company. Many of TIE let
ters from the Doremus CcmpanS- were
written TO First Assistant Postmaster
General Perry S. Heath
IN brief argument by the District
Attorney IN answer to2sOme observations
by Attorney WOrthingtOn for the de-
fense, the District Attorney said .lae
Government was prepared 20 prove that
the defendant. Green. became associ-
ated with the Doremus Machine Com
pany before any machines were manu-
factured and sold 70 the Government.
and also that when the machine was
being tested by the Government one az
the defendants remarked that he vas
interested in the machine and would
see that it was installed IN the DEPART
ment.
At I'D recess was taken
Whitlark or the Stand.
Arthur H. Whitlark, now of the Dis
trict City Postotfce. but formerly a
clerk IN the salaries and allowances
division. Postofhce Department, resun-
ed the stand this morning
The witness was examined by the Dis
trict Attorney on letters prepared in the
salaries and allowance division and in
italed BY George w Beavers These
letters had reference TO OF ders for can
ceiling machines Attorney WOrrhing-
Ton, Tor the defense, stood on the right
OF the witness, and personally inspected
all the letters submitted 10 the witness
tor Identification.
To save time. Mr.. Wcrthington said
he would have no objections to the let
ters being read 10 the jury
Beavers and Machines.
Before any letters were read. how
ever. the District Attorney said he pro-
posed 70 show that Beavers had a per-
sOnal interest in the machines and that
Green became identified with the COM
pany before any machines were manu-
factured- 1t was brought out that a
number OF the letters offered by the
Government We're dated in July. 1929. a.
month or six weeks prior 70 the time
of Green's connection with the ma
chine company.
In reply 70 a question from Attorney
Worthington the court said evidence
showing that Beavers was interested in
the Doremus Machine Company prior
70 the time that Green became aSSOci-
ated with the company W4uld be ad-
MISSILE at this time.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
WILKES lNTERCESS!0N
FAILS TO SAVE ASSAILANT

In spite of the intercession Of Chief
Wilkie Of the Secret Service. in behalf
of Godfrey Carter, the coiored man who
assaulted and robbed twelve-year-old
Burton Doyle yesterday near the o
street market. the accused was fined SO
In the Police Court today. Chief Wilkis
stated that Carter's wife had been IN
his employ for many years and vouched
for the mans character
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
DIAMOND SNALLOWER
HAS APPENDICITIS

OMAHA, Neb.. May 81. - Miss Mae
Thomas. the shoplifter who swallowed
a stolen diamond in an attempt TO con-
ceal her guilt, is suffering from severe
Inflammation In the neighborhood OF the
vermiform appendix. and the physicians
say an operation for appendicitis will BE-
necessary 20 save her life.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
ROJESTYENSKY TOBE
COURT -MARTIALED

ST, PETERSBURG, May 21-It was
officially announced today that Admiral
RojestvenslSy, who was in command Of
the Russian feet which was defeated by
Admiral Togo IN the Sea Of Japan dur
ing the Russian-Japanese war together
with several others. viii be court mar
tailed. The charge against them is the
surrender Of the torpedo boat Biedovy.
on June g last.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
Retiring from Business

Our entire stock has been marked down to LESS THAN
QUARTER OF IFS ACTUAL WORTH. An immense saving
be made by buying not for present for the future
Goods were offered low. THE GREATEST BARGAINS
EVER OFFERED IN WASHINGTON.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30
MANY GNrRlGs ON ThG pusLic
DOMAIN.

The following h the business done
1t the U. 8. land office It Clayton Tor
the three months from the first Of
January TO the slst Of March, 1904,
the district comprising the counties
Of Union and Quay and : part OF the
counties Of Collar. Mora. San Mig.
ucl and Guadalupe. Homestead en-
tries 7ss. acres 16s. O65 desert land
entriel Al. acrss. s.iO4;; land sold 1.
s&Ss A6rSss <l6h 1receipts for sathe,
Si,ssi: final homestead entries s6.
acres 1890; final desert land entities
10; acrss 1000,
II this rate cSntiAnes. It Il not TOO
much to cay init eAssefn New Aex-
leo viii be pretty well settled b. sthc
year win ana fhAs the public rs8lge
Ia that section Tor the free grazing
OF cattle, sheep and horses viii be q
thing OF the past. The influx Of Inn
migrants and homestead settlers into
the counties Of Union, Quay. Gusda-
y. Roosevelt. chaves. Eddy. oter.
ehcoln and Torrance 10 steady. and
ttA ! year Of two bids fair TO cross
Grande into the western part
erritory.-New Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

H%aMW EE@&& E@W &%@ &W0 -
tain ne Esxht 10 sf-slisA rzrhiizK 80
ta~ large majority of the people of
toth territories aessF~ 90 - n AAul
Ashst 1Asw Isn't : good xord that
can - aid fur iesaIiz<d Eznlbilng.
Ey~n the schools sculd ~ t~sc~ Is
seil otf sstieat their gambling s~s~ar
49, Which 40 Boz amount % j great
deal sasssy fram the people gener.
siiy. The sofkslen. the merchants. the
business men 81 an glasses ssssid
have l4xxsr bank scconHls and nsore
prosperity II he gambling hoeses
we're ri0sed-
Ii ~ f1ss n ene year af1a.r the
Kamblinx houses sere cios~sd. the
amounts IN deposit Il tbs savings
banks doubled This u IN srgam~nt
thai cant h. successfully aassered
Hat that gambling IL siee that
shoaid no D. tolerated fes people
are 70 dispute. For the good 10 New
Me1ico u u % ~ hopcd that the
antixsmhilns tali will become Ian.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

Mayor Gchmitr d San Francisco.
doabtless, spoke the truth when no
pointed out that one blessing that
followed tha disaster there was the
~f0restting q III aatasonisms and me
merging a IN interests for the CON.
non GOOD. There are many cities,
Including Las Vegas. that would gain
much II the pstty, personal and poti-
tscal matters that 20 - much TO pre-
vsat municipal progress oould b. for
sottan, without the aid q m earth
quake or ! consuming fire.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

Governor Hagsrman did excellent
work f0r Las Vegas and for the whole
Of Nep MeaicoeAh1a % his eastef
trip TIA gstlernS efs oommercia
ciub and newspaper representative
1T 81 Icuia, which the soverndr
terms the most Intelligent group g
No be 6vvr saw tossthef, heard
$500 tAiags about Nss Mexico and
statehood which viii DO tho territory
good. And In Washington the exscn.
tive took up 4 number Of matters
Of much importance to New Mexco,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

The opportunltyzfor honest. paving
labor is better ~ san FranciAco,
even than the charit, that has been
10 freely dispensed, In fact u u the
best Kind IL charity. Hence the
scundness of the federal government
plan 10 employ thousands q work
men in rebuilding the IAN Francisco
Qualifications at once.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

A rnessin9 viii be tsidtat the Optic
office this evening to make final ar
rangemsnts for the opening or the
las Vegas ball league IN this city.
Managers and members OF the teams
are urged 70 be present and I full
repatriation OF the various players
representing the different clubs must
be In the hands OF the league man
axer this evening. There are many
important points to be decided. nm.
pires to be chosen and the time Or
the games arranged for, aud In add.
tion dulles for the government Of the
league VIII be passed upon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

Despite the infiammable u~tterances
of anarchists. who are allowed far
too many privileges 10 this country.
the watchword 81 this country u still
reform rather than revolution. The
difference between the American and
the French spirit IL 70 Be seen Id the
present condition ID the latter coun-
Try. where the strike troubles are q.
suming. already. I'll the aspects of 2
rcvolutico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

n hasn't hssn ionF since the west
regarded Senator Warren of Myo-
ming - ! fearless and i~ncorruptible
champion os III q within the
lax1 year or Ixo Warren has become
20 identified with corporations Of the
east and u~npfincipied schemers that
his staunchest supporters are begin
ming 10 question whether no 10 slim
ply or a willing toni In the
hands of the schemers. There xas
sorrow and some disrpay In Arizona
and New Mexico when Senator War.
rcn decided 20 besny their interests
nm the statehood matter at the be-
hest of his eastern wire puiiers
Whether the puppet dances willing.
Nv for the latest wire pulling IN stIll
q matter ~ conjecture. A any rate
Senator warren has been the main
hacker 81 the UBIQUITOUS scheme In
congress 20 betray the interests Of
Oklahoma by allowing . lot Of IN.
scrnpulous sharpers 10 wrest from
the public schools the valuable on
lands and Give In lieu comparatively
worthless tracts elsewhere. Governor
Franty felt 20 deeply on this matter
thAt Ne told conKress that Oklahoma
would rather remain o territory In
definitely than consent 10 amy such
legislation a. that. Happily the
scheme that Warren attempted "a
nron.ote Tor the benefit o. his wire
puliers has probably been e.fectrall,
xAecked. I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

The Isss vegas Y. M. c. A. will soon
Abe II active operation. II = likely
that q secretary will be chosen q
once and win Be on the ground within
Z wssk Or two. Plans for furnishing
the building are going o. rapidly. The
n. q G. A. 10 one a the best possi-
81 organisation Tor any city 70 sup
port I'd ~ Las Vegas institution
pmuises Il every way 10 be Z benefit
and : credit TO this community.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30
Las vesans are having ! number q

Las vegans are having 4 number Of
opportunities 10 help those who pass
this way from san Francisco. reduced
to absolute poverty BY the disastsrltn
San Francisco. There Il one feat~
Of the exodus that p mot
satisfactory. Already there NJ
cases Of the application for
BY people who. Judged b.
marks, are nothing but 0fdiHar8 anS
Who use the excuse Of the e~atastroz
PIE q impose upon WARN hearted,
people hess. Il n eosrsa1
20 elxe "a IT, INV
~ risk % fAittn{
cssstuss u IL ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

Al week from today Las Vegas win
hold the first Convention to discuss
the Campbell system Or dry farming.
than which no one question u Of
greater Importance to New Mexico.
A number Of able men from the vari.
Gus colleges Of the arid region. win De
present and address the convention.
Albuquerque win derive much benefit
BY having . good delegation present,
-Citisen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

The people of New Mexico WIN be
slsd "a hear that bceh Prof. Tinslcy
srd Prof Vernon win be heard ~ the
DRY farming convention. Their sub
,ecis are timely and practical.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-04-30

10 George T. Brooks and Herman
Rlueher The BernaliIlo county CON.
mlssioners have appointed two first
class men q delegates 20 the Camp.
bell dry farming convention