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The Washington times., 1906-11-06
MURDERER. BURGE
FEIGNS INSANITY
Jury So Decides, But Attor-
neys Give Notice of
Appeal.

william Burge. eoloTed, a wife muir
derer. vino has been feigning insanity
for more than a year, in an effort 10
escape punishment, will have TO pay the
penalty for his crime. The hearing
which resulted in Burge being declared
of sound mind took place yesterday be
fore Justice Gould ia Criminal Court
No J.
Burge has twice been tried and twice
convicted for the murder OF his wife.
Nettie Burge, on January q, 1903. After
his first conviction he was granted a
new trial. but before this came up
Burge developed symptoms OF insanity.
His trial. however. was proceeded with,
his counsel not making insanity a plea
Of defense. He was found guilty and.
after his conviction. the court before
passing sentence directed that his men
tai condition be determined by a jury.
-Four alienists who made an examina-
ton OF Burgess mental status, testified
that he is shamming insanity.
Attorneys O'Shea and Bride, counsel
for Burge. gave notice of an appeal from
the verdict. and Justice Gould fixed
next Friday as the date for hearing
argument on the motion for a rehearing.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
DR.. WILLIAMS PRAISES
w. AND ]. QUARTERBACK

WASHINGTON. Pa, Nov. 6.-'Price,
the Washington and jefferson quarter
back, is, without doubt. the best man
ut the position 1 have seen play this
year. His work. especially in running
with the ball in a broken field against
Lafayette. was marvellous.
III this man Price was on PENIS
squad the Quakers would he strengthen
cd 90 per cent. and Price would. m
my opinion, he picked Tor AII-American
quarterback"
This was the tribute paid to Price by
Dr Carl Williams. the famous Universe
~ OF Pennsylvania star, who refereed
The Washington and Jefferson-L Lafayette
game saturday, Price. together with
other players, was badly hurt in the
Lafayette game. pld only about half
the varsity squad was out for the Mon
day practice today
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
CARROLL EUCHRE CLUB
PERFECTS ORGANIZATION

After holding several preliminary
meetings the Carroll Institute Euchre
Club effected a permanent Organization
last Sunday in the library rooms OF the
institute. J. Martin Mckee was elected
chairman. ]. j. Connolly. secretary, and
Mrs. John b. Murray treasurer. John
r.. Galloway. J. J. Connolly, J. Martin
Mckee. II. a. Marsden, Mrs. Galloway.
and Mrs. Murray were elected q GEM
mittee on membership and rules J. J.
Collins witt have charge Of the box
office, and Mathew Brady Will look
after the door arrangements. W. II
Lepley, c G. Williams and II. A. Mars
den were elected usheTs OF the club.
Judging fI.m the enthusiasm displayed
and those present at the meeting. the
club bids fair TO be a great success.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06

Commissioners to Honor
Woodland and Sullivan for
Rescuing Mrs. McKelden.

Lieut. T. j. sullivan and Private l.
/. Woodland. of Truck Company No.
g. u the District Fire Department, are
to be commended by the Commissioners
for rescuing Mrs. Harry McKelden from
the building at 1929 + street northwest
during the fire there last Saturday
morning.
The commentator OF the two firemen
by the Commissioners will be made at
the recommendation OF Captain Dixon
and Acting Chief Engineer Wagner.
Captain Dixon. in his recommendation.
declares WoOlard deserves the credit
for the rescue of Mrs. McKelden.
''Woolard,' said he. entered the
smoke-hlled room and brought the
PROSTATE woman to the window. where
she WAS received by Lieutenant Sulli-
van and carried down the ladder TO
safety"
The Washington times., 1906-11-06

V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, ora 9Th st.
Best white ash coal, 20 cents ton OF.
Spot cash only. and city delivery.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06

but Scotland my old and most respected
mother.
Among Mr.. Smiths collection are in
Guided every edition Of Burns ever pub
lished. photos Of him. his homes, kin.
and environments, many OF them bear
ing priceless autographs and other
Burnsiana. The rarest OF these. perhaps.
is a yellow, age-stained copy of the Ia
nous Sinking Edition as the mis-
print OF the 'Skngling Edition is call
cd, worth about 500. y catalogue f.
being printed of the contents Of the col
lection az the expense Of Andrew Car
neRie. who is deeply interested in the
work of Mr.. smith The picture OF Alr.
Smith. which accompanies this story. is
from one hs had taken on the banks OF
the Doom" with Jean Burns Brown.
the great granddaughter of Robert
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
PRISONERS HOUSED
BETTER THAN YOUTH

LOUISVILLE, KY. Nov. G-'There IS
not county in Kentucky but what has
a better jail than schoolhouse." said
Mrs. Herbert w. Mengel In her address
on The Public Schools Of Kentucky
before the Woman's Club In many
instances, cattle have better barns than
are some of the schoolhouses. in the
State" she added, and then said there
We're 2.lO7 schools in the State without
suitable seats or blaCkbOards
Education day was the occasion which
warranted the discussion of the school
system in Kentucky. The exercises at
the WOmans Club were under the aus
pices of tie education committee of the
Kentucky State Federation of Women's
Clubs.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
Baltimore and Ohio Trains to Baltimor,

Every hour on the hour" a m. to 8
neT.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
CHESAPEAKE PRESBYTERY
WANTS PASTOR TAYLOR

The call of the Rev. James II. Taylor
10 All the pulpit left vacant by the Rev.
A ". Pltzer at Central Church. was
aDproved Yesterday afternoon AT
meeting of the Chesapeake Presbytery
in the Central Church. The meeting
was presided over by the Rev. l.. W
IIarner and those present were the pas
tor and one ruling elder from each
church.
The Macon Presbytery. Of which Mr..
TAYLOR Is a member. will hold us an
,,-si meeting IN WaycrOss. Ga. Thurs
daV Mr. TAYLOR will be released from
MS present charge and will be trans
ferred to this city.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
William Robinson Smith and Jean Burns Brown Granddaughter Robert
Photographed Banks Doom"

Burns. who resides with her mother in
the house IN which Burns the Great
died. Mr.. Carnegie makes the aged Mrs.
Brown a yearly pension OF sixty pounds
cut Of reverence for his bard fellow
C0untrymau. Washington is richer J1an
Ia knows in possessing. through the rev
erent labors OF Mr. Smith. So many
of the personal relics of Roberts Burns.
Poet of the People
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
ROB BANK OF $4,000
AFTER GAGGING CLERK

LA SALE. Ill. Nov. 6.-The Far
ners and Miners bank at Ladd. Ill.
small mining town IN this county. was
robbed OF $500 by two men yesterday
afternoon. The cashier was away at a
funeral. and his assistant was alone IN
the bank. Two strange men entered
and asked for some change While the
clerk was busy. one OF the men covered
him with a revolver and the other
jumped over The counter and over
powered him.
The robbers then bound the clerk and
gagged him. They then helped them
selves 70 the cash.
A Most Enjoyable Dessert.
&. & :. Ice Crcam-famOus Velvet Kind.
Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06

G. & :. Ice Cream-famous Velvet Kind.
Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-11-06
Northwest Want Ad. Branch.

The Rhode Island Pharmacy, corner
Rhode Island avenue. First and 7
streets northwest, Will accept want ad-
refreshments for the Evening and Sun
day Times at regular Office rates.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06
TWO SHOWS DAILY. RAIN OR SHINE. ,
Low EXCURSION RATES ON ALL RAILROADS.

welcome new citizen with such distressing,
depressing libel on town that seemed so much
alive, and lo that sef-same hackman was found
to be resting rightthen under an indictment for
running blind tiger"
Take another: The day after the bill kill
ing the saloons was signed by Governor Terrell
a certain real estate owner came down town
tearing his hair'' wiping his eyes. and cover
ing the tottering, dying town with crepe.
"It is a shame-it is an outraged" he declar-
ed my hard-earned property is worth rs per
cent less than it was yesterday, all because OF
the fanaticism of these foolish temperance peo-
pie. It is shame-a shame! l tell you, my
property is down IS per cent lower than 1t was
yesterday"
''What will you take for that house and lot
or--street?" The qusestion was put by
one of those same "fanatical temperance men,"
-Four thousand dollars" said the distress
ed man, 'I'll take four thousand dcllars!'
"pu take it," said the temperance man
quietly. Come to my Office and draw the deed
and will write you a check"
The temperance man waited in his Office,
but the distressed real estate dealer did not ap-
pear. Whereupon the purchaser wrote the
check made out the deed and proceeded to look
up the real estate to get his signature.
Then there was straight back-down and the
legally purchased house is yet allowed to re-
main, enhanced in value, in the hands OF the man
who was Wantonly tying crepe on the door OF
his own property.
And another rising fnancier-a fine young
fellow who had just allowed the devil to put
some sand in his eyes on the whisky business,
offered lot for a thousand dollars several
mouths ago.
A few days after whisky went out he was
asked what he would take for this same lot.
Three thousand dollars was his quick re-
ply Then quoth the temperance man; Why,
thought you said if the saloons were closed it
would hurt the value of property. Why have
you gone up on yours!"
land the young inancier was 'speechless."
The truth is, he is royal spirit-he is ao
honest man, and conscience has begun to get in
her work.
Editor Jesse Mercer, of The Fitzgerald
Enterprise is jubiant over the downfall of bar
rooms, and the consequent up'building of the
famous Colony City, Aud E F. Chambless.
the faithful aud fearless President of the Law
and Order League. declares that for the sake of
the good name of the town and the boys Of the
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06
Special Notice.

People attending night exhi-
bition, in order to see menagerle,
opening spectacle, and the big
acts, must be present not later
than 1870 p. m.
The horses, ponies and wagons
loaded at dusk are used only 10
parade, and are hurried to the
next town as the Flying Squad
ron."
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06

present and the future the brave men of the
town will see to it--ss the citizens of any COM
munity can do if they wil-that blind tigers"
are exterminated and the law enforced!
When Hoke Smith comes in Jesse Mercer
ought to have the richest plum within his gift.
Jesse was the most arrant Hokeite in the state.
Balm bridge Searchlight,
We deny the allegation and denounce the ale
ligator. Editor Brinson wouldn't know "arrant"
if he was to n eet it in the read. We were for
Hoke Smith good and strong, but never arrant.'
We were ABSOLUTELY fair to his opponents and
nothing more than loyal to Mr.. Smith. AS to
plums, we like them as we'll as any man living
and get them "sildomer". We are not expecting
any p1ums at Mr.. Smiths hands We were not
plum hunting.
The Enterprise is in receipt of solicitations
from two of Georgis,s most worthy institutions,
ia debt and need assistance. Two institutions
wholly dependent upon the generous hearted
people of the state for support. One is the
Georgia Industrial Home, or the Munford Or
phan Home at Macon, which has recently iocur.
red large expense in building the Memorial
Hall, which is designed to shelter an increased
mum Der of homeless waits of the state. Who
knows hose children grand children it may
not shelter, dear reader, although you may hold
title to large estate and live in comfort today.
The other is Andrew Female College, #
Cuthbert. President Rev. ]. w. Malone writes
us that at least $4,000 is urgently needed to
carry on the noble work. Will Fitzgerald coz
tribute to those two worthy institutions? We
hope So!
The Enterprise will start with $40 and will
publish a complete list as soon as reasona bic
amount has been raised. Seed US small check
or send it direct TO the institutions named.
Get busy at something Useful.
Fitzgerald. Ga. Ben Hill County. There is
no doubt about it. -
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06

Prof. Nygards School of wonderfully Trained
Menage Horses-12 in Number.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06

McNUTT TROUPE, Aerial Cycle Whirl Riders
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06

20 MALE AND FEMALE RIDERS 20
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06
: COMPANIES OF CAVALRY

Late of the Uuited States Army, in Wonder
full feats of Horsemanship.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06
EIIsWorth's Female zOuavGs
MERRY OLD CLOWNS 40
Grand 100000 Street Parade

CHIEF WHITE rHUNDER'S BAND OF INDIA
80 Buck. Squaws and Papooses
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06
See Capt, Winston Wonderful Educated Seals

FLYING BANVARDS, Sensational Europea
ialists.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-06

present and the future the brave men of the
town will see to it-ss the citizens of any COM
munity can do if they will-that blind tigers"
are exterminated and the law enforced!
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20

Many members of the Girl Patsy
Company which win be seen at the
Grand Tuesday October %, matinee
and night are lsoutherners. Even
the author Of the play is a southern
er and now we'll she handles a north
ern subject can be seen by the spleen
did criticisms Of the play "rrhe Girl
Patsy is a straight comedy. II tells
story Of the stealing Of a rich man $
child from its cradle and in the end
az is righted The story is inter
woven with Fashionable country life
ia north a summer home,
Special prices matinee, 25 and 80
cots. Evening, 2sc, soc, 75c, $1,OO.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20
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I. AT THE GRAND


shepard's Moving Pictures Today
The Archie L. Shepard High art
pictures in motion photography will
offer a bill of extraordinary excellence
Rt the Grand opera house today
matinee and night. A great variety Of
lime subjects will be offered, inelud-
ing the best of comedy, the most
beautiful in art, the most wierd in
magic. the most marvellous in science,
the most powerful in drama. and the
most fantastic in fairy love and pan
.tomine, with the best in vaudeville
The whole performance is one OF
evenly genera excellence and sell
dom equalled. and never surpassed.
Prices. Matinee 15c. Use. Night,
~
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20
IT'S A NECESSITY.

Are you thinking about getting
chifovier? If the bureau or closet 's'
crowded its really needed. With =
family of children its almost a neces-
sity, and the styles we are showing
add so much to the appearance of any
bedroom. Golden and quartered oak,
highly polished, heavy French plate
mirrors, graceful shape fronts. We
believe our goods are albright, but we
want your opinion. We want them to
please you.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20
CASHIER PHARR
IS now INDICTED
'SURETY COMPANY CHARGES
THE maAHAN WITH
ron

Olin Pharr. Of McRae, who is wells
known in this city. and who was re-
Gently arrested, charged with elisap-
ppropriating the funds Of thet bank
OF which he was cashier has been
indicted by the grand jury Of Tel
fair county. on seven counts
The following story concerning the
case was sent out from Nc Rae yes
terday a
! ~The grand jug Of Telfair county
Today found seven indictments against
SOlin Pharr, excashier Of the citi
zens' bank, Of this city, who was ar
rested short time since on war
rant sworn out BY, special agent
OF the American Surety Company, Of
New York, which concern is on 2bi
bond. In five of the indictmentsAth che
defendant is charged viii TIC One
OF forgery, while the otheV CT
ments cover the alleged enibezzh
ment Of large sum Of money Tn
accused will be tried here IN til
superior court On the oath. instant
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20

lhat number for a dramatic prodnes
!ion--and mounted witt A
scenery, viii be at the&
~. Il is useless tn
the brilliancy Of tia ems I'M
cause all playgoers are fully fl
with the long runs enjoyed by
County Chairman" in New Yoiy.
Chicago, and Boston. The perform
anee here viii be Identical viii those
~ me long runs, and it will be the
best Fanatic attraction Of the sea-
son ms it is also well known, the
play y one Of comedy type, but one
noE and decidedly original IN
hatNe
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20
HThe eountn chairman. .

The County Chairman, Presented
" n thoroughly competent cast,
FED bg Theodore Babcock, and
bhering sixty people think OF
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-10-20
Lac ~ Patsv.

.25c. 80. SOC
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-19
BOSTON BLOCK
ruined BY fire
SIX STORY BUILDING tN tsEART
oF HUB SWEPT a1
FLAMES.
NO GREATIIDAMAGE
FireHsn Eneasea In Ice Fight the
Fierce Riazs From Marrow aiasy on
Slippery ladders.

BaSton. Dec, lS.~~Fire today caused
heavy damage In the block bounded
by fremont. bloomfield. Washington
ana Winter streets, and although the
flames we're practically confined %
one structure. the Studio building in
fremont street. II for n time threaten
ed to cause great destruction. The
fire .hroke out on the l0wer floor Of
the EndFidge Il Peabody Furniture
establishment and quickly swept un
through six floors Of firms In a sec
tion of the Studio building. The roof
fell in and the fire jumped across the
alley 10 the root Of the oFpheum the
atre and to the top OF tho building &C.
cupied by the Talbot company. cloth
Iers The flames did considerable
to both structures. but tho
Talbot building was flooded by burst
ng hose. The firemen had 10 fight In
. narrow alley on iee-eoatad ladders
md fire escapes and with even their
1wn bodies eneased I'm Ice. The loss
= estimated al si50.0o0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-19
BILL FOR RELIEF
OF MONEY MARKET
Secretary Of Treasury Authorized 10
Make Transfers Of Public Money
From Treasury 70 sank.


Washington, ID C.. Dec. Is.-The
bill designed To extend relief 10 the
money market. along the lines recon.
mended by the secretary OF the treas.
ury. introduced by Senator Elkins 10.
day. authorizes the deposit In nation.
al banks Of the receipts from customs
As well az the internal revenue, ~.
quiring banks 20 pay the tax on such
deposits aad making all national
hanks equally eligible for designation
as deposltaries. The bill also express.
ly authorizes the secretary OF the
treasury To make transfers of public
moneys from the treasury 10 banks,
which has been heretofore done by
the secretary on his own responsible.
ity. without the authorization Of law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-19

| subject TO the future approval of the
board.
l.. o. Carmichael was then appointed
on u strong petition to take Catlin's
place. Mr.. Carmichael is to receive
s35 month from the board. balance
Of $40 a month to be paid him by the
cattlemen Of the country about Mag
dalena.
The calf stealing cases of the board
against Mayberry and others came up
at the December term of court at So
corro and Mayberry and three others
have already been indicted by tho
grand jury. "Inasmuch as the attor-
neys for the defence propose to attack
the legality of the calf law passed by
the last legislature" says Mr. Barnes
In his report, I deemed Il wise to have
the boards attorney at the trials,
which have arranged with Mr.. c. A.
spiess. who will see that the board is
fully represented and protected"
Owing to the delicate condition Of
Wig paE1 faNosacAs ahaP1A11s fRhlANa3hs
who succeeds Mr.. Gray, has been d.
reeted to take station at Clayton in
stead OF Folsom. Over fhree~fourths Of
the shipments from the district are
made from Clayton and II the board
has to pay fare for the men after Jan
nary first, Ii was consideraed advisable
to locate him there rather than at
Folsom. = 1 1. \
Reports from all over the coun-
try Indicate that the late storms were
very severe on all kinds of live stock
states the secretary. Cattle especi-
ally have fallen Off In flesh very feav-
lily during the last three weeks. And
II seems to be the general impression
that the grass has lost Its strength
owing to the great amount OF rain and
wet snow that caught 1T only partially
cured up: hence the coming winter
may prove very hard one on all
kinds of live stock" .4z. s*>... ...=.5.@
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-19
WAR ON UNITED
STATEsISTEEL
PROMINENT IMPLEMENT MANI
FAcTuaERs DRAFT PETITION
TO CONGRESS.
INTERESTS IN DANGER
Smaller tmpIensen, Makers via Be
Ruined Unless Po~er Of Trust 10
CuTned.

Chicago. Dec l9-The CHICAGO Trab-
une today sa.x 4 bitter war ~hieh
ultimately may have far reaching ef,
fects Oh the manufacturing interests
al the country was prs@cipitaltd yeatpr
day when a number of farming ma
chinery companies opfnly declared
their intention 10 fight the trust"
prices and methods OF the iron and
steel combine OF the United States
Their first move was TO draft a pett,
fa"n appealing to the president and
congress TO aid them In their efforts
10 obtain just treatment at the hands
OF the steel monopoly. The petition
calls ON the authorities at Washington
10 curb the power Of the trust and 10
MAX" some new tariff provision which
will break mp the injurious combine. .
1t has been signed by prominent imple
ment manufacturers Throughout the
country. The declaration OF war In
The outcome of quiet meeting of the
heads of the farming machinery con.
Germs which was held few DAYS AGO
In this city. They decided something
must be done to curb the powers of
the steel trust In order TO save the
smaller implement makers from ruin.
II was the opinion Of several of the
men that the farming interests of the
country were imperilled by the mon. |
"poIistIc nature OF the iron and steel
business. According to the petition 10
be sent to Washington In a few days,
the prices OF iron and steel are so high |
at present that the manufactures OF
farming tools are unable to carry on
their business with profit.
William Fetzer of Fetzer G. com.
pany. Middletown. Ohio, is leader of
the fight. He says the situation is
very serious.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-19
SHIPMENTS OF STOCK
fell OFF LAST MONTH
Lack Of Cars Was Cause Of Bad Show.
ing.-Secretary Barnes Makes Re-
port to Cattle Sanitary Board.

The report of Secretary William G,
Barnes of the territorial cattle sani.
tary board, for the month of Novem-
ber, which will be submitted at the
meeting of that body in this city Thurs
day, shows that the total inspections
of cattle were 27.55e. as against 29.'
357 in October: the inspections Of
horses were 1Si9 as against 1896 in
October. and Of hides 1884 compared
with 1854 during the preceding month.
There were 150 new brand applications
as against 1s2 for October The total
expenses of the board for November
were $e.097 as against s2,20l.4s for
October. o
The shipments for the month were
about 1000 less cattle and 1900 less
horses than during October, but IL
cars could have been furnished tine
shipments would undoubtedly have
been far beyond the number reported.
The heaviest shipments for the month.
as reported by inspectors. we're as foi-
lows: Inspector Johnson. Deming, s.
713 cattle: Inspector Kennan, Las We
gas. 4,234 cattle: Inspector Gray, Clay
ton, 3,07I cattle; Inspector Ballard,
Roswell. 3,02s: Inspector McQuaid, Tu-
cumcari, 1918; Inspector Stone. Port
ales. 1868.
The horse shipments for the month
we're light. Inspector Kennan inspect
ed 954 head In his district aud Inspect
or Latham at Carrizozo. 204 head.
Inspector Tucker at Socorro resign
ed suddenly on December 1st, and ow-
ing to the immediate demand for q
successor. to make inspections. In
spector Lew Gatlin. who has for the
past few months been doing field work
for the board west of Magdalena. was
directed to proceed to Socorro and
take up fuckers work. This he did