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jumped a freight car and went to Penn
sylvania-
Didn't Know Smith.
He had never seen Charles T. Smith
to recognize him. Did not know the
time Smith was shot and. therefore.
could not tell where ne was.
He said that when he told Policeman
Ferguson ne would come back and pc
hanged he said that he thought a man
was killed during the first fight, as he
did not know anything of the second
fight
On cross-exa nination by Mr. Brent
Johnson stated that he came 10 Alex
andria TO meet Robinson in September,
1906; that he saw Policeman Nicholson
hit Robinson across the head. and de-
MED that he Johnson drew a pistol on
Mr.. McCuen. He identified a coat shown
him as his and also a coat and hat as
belonging 10 Robinson.
He fatty contradicted the evidence of
Policeman Garvey Mr. Meeks and
Bailey, stating that they did not see
him after the trouble on the fair
grounds.
Johnson, when on the stand, seemed I'll
at ease and could not keep his eyes on
one Paint for a very long time He took
a good look at the jury and seemed 20
be trying TO read what their verdict
would be
He made a good witness for himself
and seemed 10 make a good impression
on the jury
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
COST HIM SIS TO RUFFLE
ANTONIO'S FEELINGS AND HAT

That it is most anwise TO slap your
opponents hat of. even if he has pre-
Niously scratched your nose. was shown
in the Police Court this morning when
Judge Mullowny fined Edward Shreves
50 for seriously hurting the feelings OF
an Italian named Antonio LancelIotte.
Antonio. on the stand. said that he
was discussing things with the brutal
Americana" when the latter had. with
out any cause or justification, deliber-
ately struck him on the hat and knocked
II 70 the ground.
lie spoke feelingly of the love he bore
Tor his hat, saying that il had been with
him many years and IL hurt him much
TO have 10 part with IL in such an un-
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ceremoniOus manner As he told Of his
affection he stroked the injured article
softly as if to soothe its ruffied feelings.
Wen, what have you got TO say?"
asked the court when Shreves took the
stand.
Say, yer 'onneT." was the reply, '-wot
dye think o him. Why we wuz arguln'
IN de street and Ire hans me a bunch o.
loose talk that ] won't stand fer and
slaps his mug an OFF rolls his lid
didn't touch him tin he dug me in L
nose wit his finger nail
You have no right TO iniure a man s
feelings in any such manner" said his
honor, sternly. Five dollars"
And Antonio left the court with a ra-
diant look on his face, still stroking his
hat.
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Dramatic Denunciation.

After the report Of The Times closed
yesterday afternoon an important wit
ness for the prosecution was put upon
the stand. He was Policeman Garvey,
who placed the negro under arrest Just
before he is said 10 have turned and
fired the shot which killed Smith. Po-
liceman Carney detailed the events
leading UP to the shooting and positive
~ Identified Johnson as being the man
who killed Smith. He stated that he
had arrested Johnson and was taking
him 70 the old Virginia House to have
him Identified when he suddenly turned
and fired al Smith. killing him Upon
denomination by Mr.. Brumbacl1
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TREASURY RECEIPTS
AND EXPENDITURES
TOdays Treasury statement: Receipts,
s.. 269. l24; expenditures. H.075.OO0.

GaTvey said that he was well acquainted
with Johnson for he had been watching
him for some time. suspeCtiIg him OF
being a policy runner Being further
questioned by Mr.. Brumback, Policeman
GarVey grew excited and pointing his
finger at the prisoner Johnson exclaimed
know that is the man who shot
Smith"
Sarah Johnson. wife OF the prisoner.
testified as 70 the trouble on the old
fair grounds and identified coat shown
her as JOhnsCn's g.
Maggie Johnson. colored. testified that
johnson came to her home in Queen
street three times the night Smith was
killed once ne came without any hat.
and said he had been shot IN the leg
She VS. afraid 10 tell the police. for
she was afraid that Robinson, Johnson s
companion, would XIII her
Court then adjourned until today.
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NUGGETS ON STAND
IN OWN DEFENSE
Negro Charged With Muir
der Tells His Version
of Quarrel.
Trouble Started When Com
rade Kissed Wife
at Fair.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. MARCH %.
The third. and what is thought 10 be
the last. day Of the trial of George
Midgets, alias William Johnson, charged
with the murder of Charles T. Smith.
opened at the court house here before
Judge Barley this morning As on two
previous days. Johnson was guarded by
the military from FTedericksburg.
The prosecution having closed its
case yesterday, the defense had Its wiz
nesses on the stand today.
The first witness called was Madison
Johnson. colOred. He identified a hat
shown him as one given him by wom-
an, Maggie Johnson, coIored, about two
months ago.
Bette Elzey colored Of 9l7 Wolfe
street. testified she went TO Maggie
Johnson's house on the night of Octo-
Der 20. 1906 She saw a cOlored man
walk in the front door of fhe house and
walk through the house to the back
door, and out of il. He had on a light
hat and dark clothes. She did not see
his face, and could not identify him If
she saw him.
Maggie Johnson, colored, was called
10 the stand again this morning. She
testhcd she saw Johnson and Robinson
together while she was eating supper,
when they came into her house. She
saw Johnson again shortly afterward.
She gave him a hat. and he left his hat
He then went away. He came in the
third time and stayed short time He
went out and she did not see him again
until Sunday.
Would Have to Limp.
Dr. 5. B. Moore was called to the
stand He said that he had examined
tho bullet wound in Johns0n's leg He
thought 1t woula be impossible for
man with a wound Ike Johnson's TO fail
10 limp an hour after the shooting He
said that Johnson was shot near the
ankle and evidently had been shot while
running
Gertrude Robinson. colored. was put
on the stand and testified that she did
not see Johnson take Robinson's pistol
She said Johnson had -3S-caIibre nfstoI
and Robinson a "A.
Defendant on the Stand.
johnson was put on the stand in his
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
SON Of KAISER
COMING TO HARVARD

BOSTON, March 2s.-Prince Oscar,
fifth son OF the German Emperor, is
likely to enter Harvard as a student
next fall
A letter received IN Cambridge quotes
Frida, the German playwright, as de-
claring that the Kaiser has announced
that purpose
At the college office It is admitted that
runnors to that effect have been heard.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
PRESIDENT ORDERS
FILIPINO ELECTION

President Roosevelt today issued an
executive order calling for a popular
election in the Philippines for delegates
TO the proposed Philippine legislative as
sembly. the date 10 be fixed by the
Philippine commission.
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MRs. MORRIs SLIGHTLY IMPRoYED

Mrs. Minor Morris. who has been
seriously Ill for the past ten DAYS in
her apartments at the Mendoza, IS
slightly better today DR.. Morris said
this afternoon that his wife had had a
more comfortable night, but Is stUl abIe
70 take nourishment only OF the Simplest
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
TORNADO SWEEPS
INDIAN TERRITORY

FORT WORTH, Tex, March 2s.-Re-
ports Of q severe tornado at Marietta,
I. T., reached here early this morning.
but since the first news OF the disaster.
which was to the effect that many peo-
pie were killed, the wires have been
down and nothing further can be OBJ
tanned.
The tornado also visited Rolfe. L T.
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CHILE SEEKS IMMIGRANTS.

The Chilean government has placed
S165.og0 at the disposal of the President
TO be expended in securing immigrants
for that republic.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

own defense. He said that his name
was George Midgets. alias William
Johnson, He said that on the night Of
October % last, about O'Clock. he and
Robinson left the Hotel Jackson and
went around 70 his sisters house. They
then went 10 Ben Lucas saloon. They
then came back TO Johnson's sisters
house and leaving there went to the
show grounds. Trey stayed around the
show grounds. ana MS wife, Robinson s
wife and RobinsOn's sister went into
the show Robinson and himself went
to a saloon, and leaving there they
went to the side show and joined the
women.
Robinson kissed his wife and a fellow
standing near laughed. Robinson took
offense and started TO strike the man
and he stopped him. Robinson started
TO pull a .44-calibre revolver and John
son took il from him.
Didn't Recognize Police.
Two men came up and held them. but
he did not recognize them as policemen.
He broke away from the man who
held him and went to Robinson's as
sistance. AS he ran off the fair grounds
someo ne shot him in the left leg. He
thereupon showed the jury the wound
IN his leg. He fired, as he ran, two shots
toward the ground.
He handed Robinson his light ovcrcoat
as they IAN. They jumped over fence.
and he laid down. He lay there ten
minutes and then got up and. going
through an alley. went 10 RobinSOn's
sister house and told her Of the trouble
on the show grounds. lie then went 70
Ben Lucas' saloon, and stayed there
short time He could not tell exactly
now long he was there. When he went
BACK 10 Robinsoa's sisters house he
heard that some one had been shot He
told her he did not think so, but that
he had hit a man over the head al the
OLD Fair grounds.
After leaving the Johnson house he
went 10 the race track and STAYED there
until Sunday morning. He came into
town Sunday evening and saw a crowd
at the Hotel Jackson corner He then
went 70 RChinsOn's sisters house, where
ne heard that his wife was locked up,
and that a man had been killed He
then asked for something TO eat,
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
LOCAL MENTION.
Have YOu Tried aMilkD Bread2

You can solve the bread problem toyour
entire satisfaction by having Holmes
genuine homemade milk" Bread de-
Ayered fresh from the oven to YOUR
table every day. The most del tcious and
most nutritious bread that's made. and
Il is absolutely clean. ONLY Sc loaf
Homemade Pies. all favorite kinds. 2Oc.
Holmes Bakery, 1st x + sts. Phones
Z. 1f4G and l44.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
How to Avoid Typhoid,

Park Hotel Winter Garden, RathskeUer.
y. \, ave. and l1th St r. Endres. Prop.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

cleanse system and complexion. keep
well In springtime. Take RED DRAG
ON SETTER every mOrning-l0c.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Easter Presents,

Pearl Rosarjes. S5c; Pearl Rossries
strung on pure silver, SLO0. Voigts, rs
1th st NV
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Get Ready.

Spring is coming; the Chicago Jewel
Gas Range will make kitchen work easv-
Many styles. Car load just in for c. s,
Muddiman & Co., 18th and G SITS.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
MUSHROOMS UNDERGROUND.

On many mushroom farms the fungi
are grown underground The spores
are planted in long, raised beds.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Coal! Coal! Coal!

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J.
& NJ. c. Grace, 4th q f he. Phone E. 233.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Sewing Machines.

~ you want to rent, bay, or have your
old machine made good as new. drop
postal. We can save you money. All
prices from s. UP. =. 2. Robertson, 1910
It'll st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Mems Easter OxfOrdS--" IeCk'
$3.50, $500, $500 and up TO $500

Without a new pair of Oxfords your Easter outfit
won't be complete. And if you'd step into the
snappest pair you've ever seen---let them be the
"Teck" Parker-Bridget Tecks" are famous
throughout the length and breadth of the District
Every contemporary knows of their virtues and
merits, as well as every man who has ever had the
good fortune to wear a pair. There are no oMords
that can begin to compare with our "Teck" for
beauty and grace of STYLE for character, tone and
individuality.
Shown in Patent Colt Gun-MetaI
and Russia Calf at all prices
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

Easter chickens. favors. etc. ]. Jay
Sould.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Easter Cards.

Colonial Beach lots for sale Goulds.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29
Easter Favors, ]. Law Gould,s.

Chickens. Tallies, Rabbits, Ducks,
Baskets, etc.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

Solid Gold Sacred Hearts,
a-S.25. Voigt's. rs eth.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

voigt's. 725 eth st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

THE SUITS embrace Russian and
Sailor Blouse, Norfolk and double-breast-
ed jackets; styles in an exceptionally
broad diversity of plain and fancy fabrics.
The Washington times., 1907-03-29

THE REFERS AND TOP COATS
show an equally broad range of styles and
fabrics, including tans, blues, reds, as
well as the novelty checks, plaids, and
stripes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
THE UNKINDEST CUT OF ALL.

The Press has fought for existence from the day OF its
birth Since it first odded forth it has faced the combined
efforts of former monoposts of the Spokane news field
and corporation influences to wipe off the face of the
earth Brckbas have been its daily portion and under
hand hruss have followed its progress like coyotes on
the trail of oosened steed Everybody subject to grev
against independent newspaper has had crack
at The Press Even the workngmen in whose behalf The
Press hesitates to take fresh load OF trouble
have at times joined in the popular pasme OF slamnng
away at The Press when plain statement of fact failed to
please particular organization or leader.
The august chamber of commerce time soemnly
egslated The Press out of existence 1t practically re-
sorted to boycott And naturally each political party
has fired its little broadsde against the paper that could
not be handled.
With all this The Press is feeling better and looking
better oday-so its friends sayhan before. Never
until today has felt the slightest desire make noise
its personal affairs. And only the thing that has
happened could compel from it word of protest
Here and there about town, with the usual unearthly
wise looks of the who has no knowledge of what he
is talking about the report is being ndustrousy circu
lated that The Press is largely the property of W. H.
Cowles proprietor of the SpokesmanRe Review and Chron
ice.
The Press will stand for almost anything but this Such
statement constitutes good grounds for recovery of dam
ages by independent newspaper 1t is the sort of joke
that makes The Press sick at the stomach 1t is worse
than dose OF castor oil.
The story comes from parties who are now industr
ousy trying to promote publication for political and
poraon ends. 1t is des gned to njure the standing of
The Press Independent paper. Its nsgators hope
by this to clear the way for their into the
local field in disguise.
The Press is running through all this simply for the
purpose of assuring its friends that it is just what it
pretends to be. No cooperative influence in this city
tell it what to do in single instance and the publisher
Of the other local daies has absolutely connection with
interest in it. The Press appreciates the delicate fiat
terry paid Mr.. Cowles in implied connection with in
dependent newspaper but cannot confirm it.
The Press is not for sale and it is published to print
the news not merely money making proposition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
THE TlAMpS And
THE Law
No. ".

No. v.
Several tramps were assembled
around camp fire in the brush OF
the river bottom at Vina, northern
California. On the fire was five
gallon oil can in which three or
four chickens were boiling merrily.
On to the scene slowly stroled the
constable. He stood with his hands
outstretched over the fire and de-
livered himself of the following:
Boys, the citizens of this town
are beginning to kick. They say |
amt doing my duty. There's been
a whole lot of chickens stole lately
and the folks up town say you boys
is doing it. OF course. | know that
amt So" Here he stopped, and
with the stick that was lying across
the top of the can impaled the half
of a good, plump hen and brought
it into view. This he examined
carefully and then replacing the
stick across the top of the can re-
sumed: 81 know none of you boys
would steal chickens, but some
ones doing it, and if it keep up
I'll have to arrest somebody on sus-
picion. Now, who's coming with me
today? | want three of you"
Three of the trampS arose and
accompanied him. They were taken
before the justice of the peace,
where they all pleaded guilty to
Gle charge of vagrancy They were
given "f1oaters" by the judge, that
is, sentence was suspended upon
condition that they left town with
in a certain length of time. But
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
GOT LIFE TERM ON NOVEL he WROTE

DETROIT. March 22--John NJ.
Higgins, serving life sentence ia
Jackson prison for the murder of
Lafayette Laid in Adrian in 1897,
has made application for a pardon
on the claim that his conviction
was secured through the wrongful
Interpretation given to a story call
cd "A Life for a Life" which he
wrote, and which was used by thu
prosecuting attorney at his trial as
q confession.
The story told Of boy who en-
tered career OF crime, which
wound up with murder, similar to
the killing of Laid. who lost his
life while defending himself from
burglar.
After the crime the murderer
Ned. but stopped to rescue a little
girl about to fall into a river. His
pursuers came up and captured
him.
Its a life for q life" he ex.
Blamed. II save the little one, but
l am myself doomed"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
EzIzQY ~ zN=
Special Correspondence to The Press

special correspondence TO Tne Tress
BERLIN, March 20.-Emperol
William is having trouble with his
two daughters in law. The Princess
Cecilia, the young wife of Crown
Prince William, and Princess
Sophie, wife of the kaiser's second
son, Eitel Fritz, are not on speak
ing terms. and are plunging their
little social daggers into each other
at every opportunity
The sisters in law are both very
vivacious and ambitious and want
to lead in everything The other
day the crown princess gave
fancy dress ball in Berlin. All the
members of the roya circle were
present except Sophie. She posi-
lively declined to go, and her alb
Scence was all the more cOnspicu-
Gus because her husband Eitel
Fritz, attended. A week later So
phie gave a ball and Cecilia refused
to go, but the crown prince went
thus squaring the score.
Some of the newspapers have
taken great delight in telling about
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22

Grafton. San Diego county is the
most notable example.
The last trip ! made con the
road" was short journey from
Los Angeles to San Diego and re-
turn. left Los Angeles without a
cent in my pocket and returned
with So in cash and enough smok-
ing tobacco to last me month. |
was eight days in making the
round trip and was arrested, tried
and convicted IL times. l never
saw the inside of Jail, ate three
square meals a day and usually
slept in good bed at night. Yet
performed not one stroke of USE
full labor and my little journey cost
the taxpayers of San Diego county
at least $3.50.
In Oceanside I was arrested and
convicted three times, giving a diff
ferent name each time and receiv-
ing therefrom 81 from the con-
stable.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22

they knew that it mattered not
whether they left town or remained
to be again arrested and, under
other names, to be again tried and
given another "hoater." The three
were then supplied with a goodly
amount of smoking tobacco and re-
turned to camp to partake of some
of the stolen chickens. | was one
of the three, and it was my first
experience with the "fioater graft. )"
This little transaction netted the
constable and judge $3.50 each
The amount of salary those officers
received depended upon the mum.
Der of arrests and convictions they
made. Consequently inducements
were held out to the tramp frater-
nifty to come to Vina and be arrest
ed. At that place is located the
great Stanford vineyards and stock
ranch, and one day a crowd of
tramps, in a spirit of bravadO,
killed a couple of fancy bred hogs.
That was the straw that broke the
camel's back and today Vina is a
rather unhealthy place for tramps
Also the positions of constable and
justice of the peace are not so
eagerly sought after as they used
to be.
In several places in California
the "fioater" system is still in op.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22

Higgins now produces proof that
the story was written in 1895, two
years before the murder, while Hie,
gins was in prison for burglary.
Higgins was arrested in Toledo
and convicted of the murder
through circumstantial evidence.
aided by a bad record and the tell
tale story. He Is well educated
and has accumulated considerable
money while in prison.
If he gets out he will marry Mrs
Grace Bucklyn, a divorced woman
OF Albion, who made his acquaint-
ance while doing missionary work
In the prison and who has since
been the most active agent in work
ing for his release.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
CROWN PRINCESS CECILIA.

the squabbles, and Emperor Will
lam has had stormy interviews with
both princesses. He failed to patch
up peace, however.
Sophie is the aggressor. She
doesn't like it because she must
give way to Cecilia in official pro-
cedure. Then the crown princess
has received more crown jewels
than Sophie, and the latter has ex,
pressed her anger at that, too. An
other aggravation to Sophie is that
the kaiser shows a decided prefer
ence for Cecilia's household since
the baby was born.
Sophies tongue has wagged spite,
fully about the crown princess
mother, who is in disgrace in court
because of various escapades of tho
past. These remarks have caused
Cecilia many tears.
Court cliques are being fDrmed,
siding with botoh the princesses,
among the younger members of the
court circle. and the elderly ladies
in waiting are in despair. The en-
peror himself is furious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
URBANA

Is six miles from Riverside and
Howard on the Medical Lake line.
twenty-five minute service. and
will have Is trains a day each way
this summer. 1t is the best Of
black soil and will have water piped
to every tract. 1t is all under cul-
tivation and the terms are within
the reach of all. 1t Is AN ideal
place for a suburban home and a
five acre tract means an indepen-
dent living for a family, while at
the same time one can pursue their
vocation in town.
Mariner & Riley
Phone 1922 6O6 First Avenue
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
FINED $1,000 FOR BLANKET.

TACOMA, March %. - Judge
Hartford, of the federal court, fined
J. NJ. Flynn $1,000 for buying an
army blanket from a soldier at Van
couver, Wash. Flynn runs second
hand store at that place. The
court ordered him confined in Jail
if the fine was not forthcoming, but
Flynn paid into court a total $1,100
including costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
Mems New Spring Hats

In Hatdom Spring has opened with a rush One
would judge from the number of early buyers
that the sales would be unprecedented this sea-
son in our hat department They wonders,
those new shapes and styles in "Hamn" at
$500, and Allan" at $3.50. Beautiful novelties
in pearls, plain with black bands, plain and
bound edges, nd host of shapes, all this
seasons productions Other colors too numer
to mention in this space. Now, Mr.. Critic. ir
you are looking for distinctive style. peerless
quality, head adornment and comfort, drop in and
our Hamlin $500 hat
New styles on display in big Sprague avenue
window.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Kootenai Valley Rail
way Co. will be held at the Office
OF the company In Spokane. Wash.
at IL O'Clock. noon. on Saturday.
April ID, 1907. w. II. Fortier, Secy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-22

"Our minister is just splendid.
His style of expression is delight
full"
81 never heard anything better
than his benediction."