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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
ARREST AT DENNIS INQUEST.
CORTEZZO IN TROUBLE OVER HIS
ARM AND HOTEL BILL,

Hotel Man Says That Baron Broke Into
Room to RepIeyIn His ClOthcs-Eyi.
dence That Sacky Kicked Woman
Who Died From Criminal Operation.
1t took a Coroner's jury just ten minutes
Yesterday to decide that Mrs. Blanche T.
Dennis, who died in the Hotel Marseille
Broadway and 103d street, two weeks ago,
came to her death from a criminal opera
ton. Among those who testified at the
inquest were Miss Clare T.. Page Of PA
West Fifty-siXth street and Baron London
Bavastro de Cortezzo Of 1926 West Forty
third street. They dragged into the case
the name Of Count" Wilbert Sacky, who
is in the Tombs awaiting examination on a
charge Of swindling Miss Page.
Both testified that Sackey had been en-
gagged to Mrs. Dennis, but that the engage
ment had been broken. Miss Page testified
that she met Mrs. Dennis in December,
1905, and told her she expected to have
Sacky arrested. just after Christmas
she said, Mrs. Dennis telephoned her that
she had seen Sacky and had a terrible
scene with him. Mrs. Page said that
afterward Mrs, Dennis told her that
Sacky had kicked her and nearly killed
her.
When COrteYZO IOlQ all ne knew ABOUT
Mrs. Dennis's death, he lett the court room,
Outside he was met by Policeman Dent.
of the Tombs police court squad and placed
under arrest on a charge OF del rauding the
Hotel Greystone at 2Ol and 203 West Forty
third street OF $42; He tainted when
arrested and had to be carriedto the court
room. He recovered in a short time and
was a~rraigned before Magistrate Whit
man.
Tn proprietor Of the Hotel Graystone
ought to to punished, not only for not pay
ing the board bill but for breaking into
the room that had been occupied by him
and attempting to get his clothes.
How about this?" asked Magistrate
Whitman.
l.. why, l didn't break in for that purpose
at all, y said the prisoner, Indignantly. Il
vent in there to get my left arm out OF the
trunk. l didn't think there was a provision
in the Code'that gave any person Alright to
hold a mans arm"
Your arm?" exclaimed Magistrate Witt
man.
Yes, sir, said Cortezzo, sadly. 1T was
my arm. / bought it in Egypt. | forgot
to wear it when / left the hotel the other
day; You see, / can't get along very we'll
with my right arm"
But you haven't your left arm now"
HOh, no. They wouldn't let me take it
away, l only have my right one. 1t is
very embarrassing to have to go out with
only ono arm. Oh, yea, the right ones
real, but the left's only wood"
Magistrate Whitman paroled Cortezzo
until to-day, when his examination will be
continued.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
WHbT1MsRURG BRrD6e JUNPER.
Young Russian Dying From InJuries-Man
Leapcd From Ferryboat TO Save Him.

NNhhb NuSo'oh hymn
Leapcd From Ferryboat TO Save Him.
Nathan Isaacson, a young Russian.
leaped from the Williamsburg Bridge yes
terday morning. He Is lying at the point
Of death in the Williamsburg Hospital.
lie leaped just as the ferryboat New York
of the East Twenty-third street line was
beneath the structure. 1t looked to the
passengers crowded on the forward deck
as n he would land among them. Capt.
Moses Fl. Longstreet in the pilot house
saw the man az he launched himself into
space and signalled full speed astern, stop
ping ten feet from where a fountain on
| spray arose as ~Isaacson struck the water.
Joseph Breckel of 634 Gates avenue,
Brooklyn, without a moments hesitation
pulled off his coat and leaped overheard
He struck ont and seized l~saacson as he
came to the surface. l~saacson was doubled
up like a ball and unconscious The ferry
boat deckhands lowered a ladder speedily
and one of them, Hugh Driseel, climbed.
down and threw a rope to Breckel. win
its aid the rescued and rescuer were pulled
to the deck. Breckel was nearly exhausted.
The passengers and crew tried first aid
to the injured on Isaacson, but DR.. Baxter
with an ambulance from the Williamsburg
Hospital arrived at the ferry landing before
he showed any signs Of life. At the hos
pital he regained consciousness long enough
to give his name and to say that he lived
with Max Kamber at SO Rivington street,
Manhattan. He could tell nothing further
before he again lapsed into a state OF coma.
1t was learned from the. Kambers, with
whom. he lived. that Isaacson with his
younger brother, Louis. came here from
Nampaly, a little town Of Bessarabia. four
years ago. The young men we're Of more
than ordinary intelligence and spent the
time when they were not working in a shirt
waist factory in reading in their room.
Their ~favorite authors we're Gorky and
Tolstoi. Louis died a month ago from
consumption and since then Nathan has
been lonely.
Tuesday night he spent in writing letters
which he went out to mail. He did not
return and where he spent the time up to
s o'clock yesterday morning Is not known.
He got on the back of a truck crossing
the bridge toward Manhattan on the north
drive about that time. About the middle
of the bridge he got down, walked slowly
to the rail and climbed up on it. He stood
balancing on the top for a moment, then
slowly toppled over into space. 1t all
happened so suddenly that nc one had time
or presence Of mind enough to prevent the
act. Among his effects was found a letter
from his native town telling that his aged
mother was on her deathbed and asking
his helD.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
Newspoy Saves Two, Boys From Drowning

MIppLETowN, N. Y, April n,-Tommy
and Harry Lee, brothers, 4 and S years Of
aee. we're saved from drowning tonight
by the heroic work Of Joseph Sweeney, a
neysboy. IL years Of age. The Lee brothers
were playing around a newly .eXcavated
cellar near their home. The cellar was
half full OF water and Harry. Lee fell in.
Tommy had a long stick and made a brave
effort 10 save his brother, but slipred aud
the newsboy, who dropped his bundle Of
napers and Owed for the drowning boys.
he brought first one and then the other to
the surface. Both boys were unconscious
hut were resuscitsted by a physician after
half an hours work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
"BuRGLARY Writ EXPLOSIVES"
American bankers Association Working
for More stringent Law Against "YeEs,"

The American Pankers' Association is
making an effort to have the following
amendment made to Penal Codes of eac
state Of the Union, intended to deter the
operations Of the so-callcd "ycEg' vault
and safe burglar: ;
BURGLARY WITH FXPLosIvhS-A person
who. witt intent TO commit burglary, breaks
and enters. in the night time, q building in
which there 10 n human being, and commits
a bur glary by the use Of nitrbSlyCcriuc,
dynamite, Runpowder, or D rnthcr high
explosive, is guilty of burglary NTth cTplosrres.
BURGLARY WITH ESPLosIHES-How PrS-
IsHEp-Burglary with sxplosivesTis punish
able by Imprisonment in State Prison for not
less than twenty-five years and not more
than forty years.
The amendment has become a law in
Maryland. A bill putting it in the Penal
Code OF this State has been introduced in
the New. York. Legislature by Assembly
man Wainwright.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
conductor Acquitted OF MansiAushter

Charles Rasmussen, a street car con-
ductor, was acquitted before Justice O'Gor-
man in the Supreme Court, Criminal Branch,
yesterday of ~manslaughter. Rasmussen's
car ran into fire truck No, 3 on October 8,
1905, at Fourteenth street and Third ave-
u e The truck was jammed against gains an
thrown of WIS killed. Rasmussen, who was
formerly IN the navy. said that he did not
have sufficient warning to stop his car.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
TOO MANY P~.ABNTICKETS.
Women Accused Of shoplifting Say They
Are OF Good Family.

Two who gave their names as
Mamie Williams and Ethel Smith, but
admitted they were fictitious names. were
held Yesterday in $500 bail each for ex-
animation tomorrow in the Jefferson
Market police court on charges Of shop
lifting. They described themselves az
OF good family, and used every possible
means to conceal their identity.
The two were arrested by Store Detcc-
tive John Itzel Of a Sixth avenue stoie .
He alleged that he saw them tuck several
shirtwaists beneath their skis. The
waists and fort y-nine pawntickets wee
found on them, it is alleged, when they
were searched.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
DUMMY STRUCK CAR.

Several Passengers Hurt at Tenth Avenue
Crossing Car Derailed.
A dummy engine Of the New York Central
Railroad, drawing W freight cars, ran into
a Twenty-third street car. which tried
TO cut across ahead of it at Tenth avenue
yesterday afternoon. Several passengers
were slightly cut by flying glass, and Mary
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
WOMEN HAVE SOME RIGHTS.
Only One Out OF Twelve Arraigned by Capt.
Hodgihs Goes TO the Island.

Police Captain Hodgins of the West
Thirtieth street station house had Susan
Bufato of ia West Thirty-frst street sent
to the Island yesterday for one month on
a charge of vagrancy. The captain said
that it was a test case and that it was his
intention to clean up certain sections Of
his precinct by making like charges against
thewomen Of the streets whenever possible.
Eleven other women from two houses
on West Thirty-first street were also brought
into the jefferson Market police court by
Capt. Hodgins on a similar charge.
Il won't hold these women, =" said Magis-
trate Finn. "You haven't enough against
them. They have some rights and ! am
going to protect them whenever / can"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-12
Commander Eva Booth Fully Recovered.

Miss Eva Booth, commander Of the Saliva
ton Army in the United States, who was
taken i'll on a train at Mount Vernon on
Sunday last, has recovered completely
and will now continue her work az usual.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
.SHRINERS' EXCURSION
TO FREDERICK FAIR
Arrangements Complete for Outing on
October II OF Almas
Temple.

The committee IN charge OF the ar
rangemenrs for the Almas Temple ex-
curslon 20 Frederick fair has complet-
ed all arrangements for the outing Of
the Shrlners OF Almas Temple and their
invited guests SO they Will leave Wash
iugton on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road by special train al 7:45 a. m. OC-
tober j.. Chairman 3. +. Smith reports
everything complete and promises the
Shriners and their friends one Of the
most enjoyable days Of the season.
The Frederick Fair Association has
made oil arrangements 10 give the
shrinsrs the right of way. and has set
aside FOR their exclusive use q building
50xl05. wherein VIII be placed tables.
chairs and other accommodations for
those who take their lunch baskets with
them. Hot coffee viii be served free Of
charge TO the Shriners and those ac-
companyiug them.
IL Is expected that there will be a
large crowd OF Shriners with their fam
Hes and invited guests on this ocea-
sion
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
Prevent The CLanSman,
Is Appeal to President
Commissioners Say They Are POWerleSS to
Stop Performances of Thomas DKonS
Race Play in Washington

''and regard il as highly irnammatory
and not belonging TO this age. 1t seems
an insult 10 the memory OF q great
statesman. whose purposes were any
thing rather than those expressed IN
the Dixon play. No good can come OF
its appearance here. and II should be
suppressed
Opposed to Plays in General.
while / am opposed to plays OH the
public stage in general" follows the
Rev. y. L. BlakomOre. pastor Of the
Epworth NJ f. Church. South, 4 think
that plays on the HrCs Of Dixon's mar
rarive in general should ba etopped Wa
are now united country and Il seems
wrong 10 the North and the South that
these fires Of disserslUn should be re-
kindled. J am Of the firm belief that
the civil Mar was brought on by tho
appearance of Mrs Harriet 8aeoher
stoves play. Uncle Toms Cabin.
ana "nlie do not think the DixOn play
VIII carry nearly so much influence yet
II is nor right that II should BE- allow
"a 70 continue. Undoubtedly the Dis
ulct authorities should prevent its ap-
pearance."
The Rcv. Donald c. Macleod VbUA
stating that no has neither read the
Dixon story nor seen the dramarization.
thinks that II would he we'll for tho
District authorities 10 look into the rea-
cons why the authorities 4 the South
eiu cities have prevented the appear
ance Cf the play before they permit Il
10 appear in Washington
The Washington times., 1906-10-06

President Roosevelt and the District
Commissioners have been earnestly re-
questcd 20 prevent the performance Of
The Clansman." Thomas Dixon play,
at the Columbia Thcater Ia this city
next weea
The frst plea was made by the Rev.
J. O. Butler, 20 tho Comm issicners, who
replied that. as there is nothing inn
moral IN the play, they cannot prevent
its production The appeal was then
sent to the President
Among those who made the petitions
are the Interdcn0mlr atiOnal Preachers
Association; the Rev. J. G. Butler. Ias-
tor of the Luther Place Memorial
Church; Joseph Hannoe, and the ran
neker Relief Association.
at Is Highly Inhammatory."
In his communication TO che District
Commissioners, Dr. Butler said he
thought Il would be official unwisdom
10 permit the scheduled performance Ct
The ClaUsman" IN Washington. With
the recent ouuaGes IN Atlanta and tho
subsequent killing Of the blacks stu
fresh IN the public mind, he said the play
had far better be suppressed
The Rev. Frank NJ Bristol. pastor OF
the Metropolitan Memorial Churcn, holds
views Identical with Dr. Butlcr
I have read The ClaDsman." he says.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
HONORS EXTENDED
TO TWO PASTORS
The Rev. c. F. WinbigIer and
the Rev. J. J. Muir Ten
dered Receptions.

Two Washington pastors last night
were hsuored by their congregations
when receptions were given in the par
iors of their respective churches. The
Rev. Charles f. WinbigleT, pastor OF
the First Baptist Church, yesterday
celebrated The NTH anniversary OF his
pastorate. and the Rev. J. j. Muir, pas
tor Of the Temple Baptist Church, was
welcomed back, after spending the sum
meT IN Europe
At the reception TO Mr. Winbigler
musical numbers were given by Mrs.
Ella craig Robinson. Miss SchWeiT
aIiss Lucy Lynch. Miss WOetZel Mrs.
ACAtichael, Walter Kimbai II. F..
Galleher, w. T. Holt, and DR.. John Nc
Michael,
The Rev. T. =. Holloway pastor OF
College Avenue Baptist Church, Of Ann
apols welcomed DR.. Muir back 10 his
charge. and William Fletcher present
ed 70 Mrs Muir q handsome cluster Of
flowers in behalf Of the congregation.
pr Muir made a brief speech. thank
ing the congregation for its courtesy.
ReCitatOus and musical numbers We're
given by Miss Shaw, Mrs, Dunn, Miss
Maude May Miss l. NJ. Royce, and ..
OStermau.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
SALVAD0REAN MINISTER
PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT

senor Jose Pacas, who recently ar
rived in Washington as minister from
the Central American republics OF Sal
vador and Honduras yesterday, was for
mally presented 10 the President. The
presentation took place in the East
Room.
Senor Pacas. formerly was minister OF
the interior Of Salvador. ana raDraSenr-
ed the SalvadOreau government in the
peace negotiations aboard the American
cruiser Marblehead. for the settlement
az the thFee-cornered war between Hon
CuFas, Guatemala, and Salvador.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
WOULD OPEN UNION STATION
WITH A MAMMOTH JUBILEE
Gen. George H. Harries Plan for Advertising Business
and Commercial Advantages of Washington Unan-
mousy lndorsed by Board of Trade.

The Washington Board of Trade came
forward last night. with = proposi''oi'
10 advertise Washington.
II was in the shape Of a resolution,
offered by Gen. George II. Harrles and
indorsed bv the unanimous vote Of the
board. that the executive officers OF the
board confer with the committee on
railroads with regard TO the advisability
Of having a big celebration in this city
next June. 10 mark the opening of the
new union station.
II think the date will be next June"
said General Harries, concerning his res
olutlon. 1T might be sooner. / have
have been informed by the Baltimore
and Ohio officials that they would be
ready to move into the new station much
sooner than the time l mention, but It
IS thought best TO wait until Congress
shall take such action, as Il deems nee
essary 10 give the street car lines. by
official legislation. the right OF way
20 the new station.
Abolition of Grade Crossings.
"The celebration would be most ap-
propriate. as it marks the end of a fight
that has extended through generations
for the abolition Of the grade crossings
in the District of Columbia. The aboll-
tion Of these crossings means more
safety 10 human life and a great In
crease in property values, Therefore,
think the event should be fttingly cele-
brated"
Several members Of the board pointed
out that, as there Is much agitation 10
induce merchants and others 10 come TO
Washington 70 see its commercial ad-
vantages, a big celebration at the open
ing OF the new gate 10 the city would
be appropriate
At the beginning of the meeting. Gen.
John NJ Wilson, president Of the board
announced that the meeting had been
called TO consider the recommendation
OF the board OF directors In favor OF
Exposition exhibit, showing
the business and commercial side Of
Washington. William II. Singleton Of
fered the resolution providing that the
chair appoint a committee Of five to
meet similar committees from the job
bers and Shippers Association and the
Business Mems Association, 10 make
the arrangements for the cIJy's showing
at the exposition.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06

General Wilson named as the COM
mlttee. Messrs. Smith, Harper, Small,
Greenlees and Harries
Before adjournment r. N Harper,
chairman OF the subcommittee OF the
COMMITTEE on commerce and manufac-
lures. charged with advertising the busi-
ness opportunities of Washington, said
his committee had sent out to all parts
or the country. u5.0 circulars 10 show
the chances for business In Washing
He was also granted the permission
OF the board to use the name Of the
Board of Trade in soliciting "a high
class II advertising for book which
he Will soon Issue, describing Wash
ington, These advertisements will be
much In the nature OF write-ups and
descriptions Of people, Arms. and places
Mr.. Harper exclaimed that he could get
out 26.000 Of these books for from $500 70
Those Who Attended
The following were at the meeting last
night: Dr William c. Woodward. VIII
liam II. Singleton. William NJ. Shuster.
Gen. John NJ. Wilson, Gen. George II.
Harries, DIT. Wilbur p. Thirlkield. VIII
liam p. Van Wickle. +. L. Slddons. c.
T. sYoder, Edgar d Shaw. Robert n.
Harper, Theodore w. NOyes. William
H. Saunders r. A. Feuning, +. 3.
=
+. Quincy Smith, J, b, Callahan, DR. c.
Is keefeT, w. FL Magruder, Odell s.
Smith, J. n. Small. jr.. Alan D. Albert.
n e. DanforLh. II. c. c. Stiles. b. b.
Warner. T. V. Huyck. George A. King,
Thomas ". Smith, William g. Hender
son, Alan o. Clephane, Charles A.
Treadweil John l.. Weaver. Ernest VIII
kinson, +. q. Davis. w G. Davis. Henry
W. Samson. Judge c. s. Bundy, S. ".
Currlden, John JOY Edison. j.. Ralph
2: Barnard. g. II; Johnson. II, J..
Thornton, William II. Henshaw, Philip
r. Larner. Arthur COwsill. K. II Droop,
w. W. Bowie. A. F. Fox. Adds 3.
Browne. W. +. Bowen, W. S. Knox, Ed
ward f. Bates. B. w. Holman. Dr. r.
4. Bates, Edwin X. Staley, DR.. William
TindaH. W. MOsby Williams. NJ. d.
Rosenberg. Ralph ". Lee. +, J.. Wes-
ton. Dr. J. 3. Gregg Custis, c. !. Whit
ford. Or. d. Olin Leech, Claude Living
ston. Il. E BlttingeT Robert b. Tenney.
Chaplin Brown. Col l.. VI. Brett, F. w.
Hrandenburg. F. J.. AttweIl. Frank Up
man. r. F. Schneider. @. /. Thornton.
r. r. Bennett, John Doyle CarmOdy,
J. GOldenberg. Conrad II. Syme. T. c.
Graham, ". r. Speare. +. G. Whi;ford.
ID. S. Porter, y. w. King, WilmOt ".
Trew, and ". J. Newton.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
HOLD STAG SOCIAL,
OUTLINE CAM PAIGN

stag social was held last night
In the Y N. c. A. auditorium, lnaug-
uTdIiug the series of entertainments
scheduled Tor the winter.
Speeches were made by prominent
members and plans were discussed for
part Of the educational courses The
speakers included Robert r. Galley, ID.
W. Edwards, and r +. Firth. Mr.
Galley IS on his way To China. and upon
his arrival there Will assume his duties
as secretary Of the Y. VI. G. A. at
Pckin.
Before adj0uFninF the guests we're
served with refreshments.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
Good for Local Travel.
Yandalia &c 2 - 90.

PITTsBURG. Oct Announcement
was made by f. A Ford, general traf-
fic manager Of the Pennsylvania lines
west that on November 1 next the local
passenger fares in Indiana. West Viz
ginia, and Pennsylvania viii be reduced
10 basis or 2ia cents per mile, and
that the present interstate fares for
through tickets VIII De reduced ViT-
tually 10 the sum Of the new local fares
in Indiana. Ohio. and Pennsylvania.
The present interchangeable mileage
order which Is h0uOred Tor exchange
tickets by an lines in the Central Pas
senggr Association. MT Ford SAYS. viii
probably be continued 90 4ule, with the
price reduced 10 $-5 and a refund OF s..
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
WELL-FlLLED PURSE
PRESENTED TO PASTOR

Members of the parish of ST. John the
Baptist Arlington. Va, last night. sur
prised their pastor. the Rev. Edgar F.
Kicks by presenting him "a well-hlled
purse A delegation including nearly ev-
cry member of the parish. called on Mr.
Kicks without having previously notified
him of their coming. and the occasion
took the form of an Old-time surprise
party.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
You Can Draw Interest

On deposits and check against your ac-
count at will IN banking department OF
Union Trust Co, 14I4 + st. nv.
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
Great HageFstown Fair, October o-1z.

Tickets sold for all Baltimore & Ohio
trains, October 9 20 Y. at rate 81 SO for
round trip, including admission Special
trains from Washington at 7.30 a m
w ednesday and Thursday. 10Th and lIth,
returning leave Hagerstowu 500 N m
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
$500 Harpers Ferry, ChaTlestOwn

Winchester and return Leave Baltimore
a Ohio station. October Z, $50 a. N. Re
turning leave Winchester G. Charlestown
ESQ. and Harpers Ferry, Z p IN. same
day Splendid opportunity Tor outing IN
country
The Washington times., 1906-10-06
Will improve Streets.

y communication from the Commis-
Ei0neTs relative 10 the Improvement OF
BTOOklaud streets was read by PreSl-
dent Einnan. In their letter the Com
missi0ners stated that their Immediate
attention would bee given The improve
meuts. especially the muoh-ueeded ones
on keaTuey street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets northeast. AppruUria-
JiOns for these improvements are not
Vet available, bat a~ soon as the money
is ia sight work on the streets viii be-
gin
Superintendent Chancellor, of the Dis
triCt schools who thanked the assOcia-
tiou for its loyalty 90 him at its last
meeting.