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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27
TWO F|REMEN KILLED.
Ammonia Fumes Proved Fatal
in New York Conaagration
Today.
Associated Pres. to The Evening Times.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
New York, Feb. 27.-Two firemen
were killed and eleven others rend-
cred unconscious by fumes at fire
today in the basement of a building
on Eighth avenue. The condition OF
two others is serious. The dead are:
ADAM DAMN,
HARRY F. BAKER.
Damn and Baker had carried pipe
through the basement and into an
opening leading to the subcellar, when
they called for water pressure. How
ever, when the other firemen reached
them to assist in directing the hose
upon the blaze, Damn and Baker were
not to be seen. Ammonia fumes
poured up through the hole and filled
the basement. The fire had melted
the coupling of one of the ammonia
pipes connecting with the cold stor-
age plant of the market.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27
EVELYN THAW
RECALLED
TODAY
By Request of Jerome the Lit
tie Actress Was Placed on
-. 1s.tori.., soe;.t,
TO TELL ABOUT CONVERSATIONS
WITH Her BROTHER HOWARD
"No," She Had Not Given Money to
Howard Nesbit With Which to Buy
Revolver, Neither Had She Fixed
Up a Story BY Which to Accuse
White Of the Crime of Seduction.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
New York, Feb. 27.-There were
important developments today in the
Thaw trial as affecting District Attor-
ney Jerome's future conduct of the
case. By recalling Mrs. Evelyn Mes
bit Thaw to the stand to questions her
about the conversation with her broth
er, he indicated that he intends to put
Howard Nesbit on the stand to contra
dict his sister as to material fact.
Jerome said he would call DR.. Binga-
man, the Thaw family physician as
witness for the state. He was pre-
vented from cross-questioning DR..
Bingaman today as to hereditary in
sanity in the Thaw family, by the OBJ
jectiOns from Delmas.
Delmas Objected.
Delmas objected to DIR. Bingaman
being cross-examined as an expert
and was sustained. Jerome then said
that he would call DR.. Bingaman as
witness for the state in the rebuttal
next week. Delmas said the defense
would conclude its case this week.
DIR. B. D. Evans was next called for
cross-examination.
Tuesday Afternoon.
New York, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Thaw said
that Mr.. Garland told her mother that
If they had anything to do with White
he (Garland) would have nothing to
do with them. She said, that her
friendship with Mr.. Garland ceased
when she met Stanford White. She
said that she consulted the stage man
ager as to whether she ought to re-
turn $50 bill which Thaw sent to her
in a bunch of flowers, and that he
told her to send it back. The conduct
of George Lederer toward her, she
said, was always that of respect and
honor There was nothing improper
in the attentions of several young
men whose names she had mentioned
as paying attention to her. Mr..
Jerome objected to question about
the second operation performed on
Mrs. Thaw, and said neither of the
operations were of criminal char
acter. This objection was sustained
and this ended the redirect examina-
ton.
On re-cross-examination by Mr..
Jerome, Mrs. Thaw said that she did
not know whether Stanford White
continued to pay for Howard Nesbit's
schooling up to the time of his death.
She said Stanford Whites letter of
credit was returned to him and that
he gave it to Mrs. Nesbit.
did you ever receive any money
from Stanford White except that
which was receipted for?" asked Mr..
Delmas
"No," was the reply.
"You will please enumerate all the
presents Mr.. White gave you"
"Well," he gave me red feather
boa"
"Never mind all that" said Mr..
Jerome, I'VE will admit that there was
nothing but articles of wearing ap-
parel of small values"
mo. tell the jury all about the in
ctdent of the York hotel"
"Well, one day I met girl on the
street and she told me that Mr.. Thaw
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27
" TOM THUMB" DEAD
Richard Garnsey, the English
Midget, Passes Away at
Age of "a.
Associated Pres. Cable to III. Evening

Times.
London, Feb. 27.-Richard Garnsey,
known as Field Marshal Tom
Thumb and who created great
sensation at the Egyptian Hall, Lon
don, fifty years ago, by his diminutive
stature, is dead at his home in Som
erset, at the age of seventy-four years.
When he appeared in London half
a century ago he followed close on the
much-boomed appearance of the Am
erican Tom Thumb, causing an even
greater sensation than that midget
had caused. Afterwards, Garnsey
travelled all over Europe, his perfect
ly formed figure. being examined by
doctors everywhere. After giving up
exhibiting himself in public he COM
menced farming, enjoying splendid
health until short time before his
death. He had smoked nearly all his
life. He was just three feet in height.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27
REPORTED A[KY BILL
Senator Hansbrough Confident
That He Will Get Free Al
cohol Measure Passed.
ny E. C. pnydef.l

Washington, Feb. q. - Senator
Hansbrough reported the free alcohol
bill from the committee on finance
this morning. He gave notice that
he would call it up at the first oppor-
tunity. The bill is amended SO as
to provide for a store keeper at the
governments expense at each distill-
cry established, following the rule
with respect to small distilleries al
ready established.
The senator opposed this amend
ment in the committee on the ground
that it was unnecessary and an extra
expense to the government but he
was outvoted in the committee. Strong
interests are fighting the bill, but the
senator has great confidence that he
will be able to get it through.
1t is easier to write silly letters
than it is not to mail them.
Some rundown regulations could
mt be uplifted with dynamite.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

You may have noticed that lot of
men are always on the ragged edge of
doing something wonderful-and that's
as far as they ever get.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

The spinster has a strenuous time
trying to make herself believe that
she is man hater
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

One isn't necessarily crooked be-
cause he follows his natural bent.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

You would never realize how
empty some mems heads are If it
wasn't for their tongues.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

1t is easier to write silly letters
than it is not to mail them.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-27

Some rundown regulations could
mt be uplifted with dynamite.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
Track Racing
Too Dangerous,
Says Official
President HotchkiSs Will
Present Situation to
Directors.

BUFFALO. N. Y, oct 5-William H
Hotchkiss. president of the American
Automobile Association. stated this
week that the board Of directors Of the
association VIII meet the first week IN
November to consider the advisability
OF abandoning automobile racing on cir
cular tracks.
A special committee appointed two
weeks ago by Mr.. Hotchkiss is investi-
eating the matter and viii make re
port and recommendations TO the d.
rectors.
do you think that racing on circular
tracks will be stoppedg' was asked.
My position on that question has not
changed" said Mr. HotchEiss. 1t
ought to be stopped
"Win you take any steps to stop the
twenty-four-hour race on a half-mile
track at Trenton. n. J., next Friday?'
''I shall take no action. IN fact, ]
didn't know about the race. That IS q
matter in charge OF the racing board. ]
presume sanction was given for the
meeting.
"Will the directors sustain your posi-
tion In stopping circular track racing2
Il believe they will The fatalities are
so numerous that action must be taken,
and ! believe that the recommendation
from the committee appointed by me
Will cover the situation satisfactorily. y
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
THE AUTOMOBILE
AS AN ADJUNCT
TO JOURNALISM
Houston Pen PuSherS Jump
Auto and Score
Scoop.

Every newspaper man who has done
general work and has been called upon
at some time In his. career to cover a
railroad wreck will appreciate the plight
of Houston newspaper men recently
when news of a wreck thirty miles away
was received at night. and they found,
on trying to reach the scene. that they
would not be allowed on trains going
there.
A comparatively few years ago almost
all railroads tried to keep information
concerning wrecks a secret, but now
most Of them realize that the public is
entitled to the news and assist the
papers in getting the correct informa-
ton.
When the Houston reporters tried to
board a train going to the wreck, how
ever. they were elected. No arguments
had any effect. and the relief train
pulled out without them. For time II
looked Ike a case Of no story. Just
then one OF them happened TO think
that Hubert S. H. Wilson. the owner of
a Thomas Flyer. might be willing to
help them out A few questions showed
them that Mr.. Wilson was. and several
minutes later Mr.. Wilson, MS brother.
and the newspaper men were on their
way to Strang. thirty miles away.
Elected a Second Time.
The trip was made over Texas roads
that were none too good. but notwith-
standing this they were busy getting the
details in just forty-fve minutes after
they had started. When the hospital
train was ready to return to the city
they again boarded 1t. but were put on
even more quickly than before For
tunately. Mr.. Wilson and the Thomas
had waited, and the return trip wal
made IN a few minutes less than in go
] Ing 70 the place.
( AS Il was, the newspaper men beat
/ the hospital train to the city and had
time TO spare for the preparation oil
ttii1eir stories.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
just q Shadow
OF Suspicion
On Policemen

Bicycle policemen are either very fast
or else they are awful liars.
The newspaper reports day after day
tell OF men who chased an automobile
for a considerable distance and swear
from their own speed that it Travelled
from thirty 10 forty-five miles to the
hour. When bicycle racing was In its
glory ard mon trained carefully day
after day and for months. in fact. the
racing field on the bicycle track in
clueed no men who could go out and
travel unpaced at a speed of thirty
miles IN hour for any distance
Mighty few men ever sprinted Qua--
ter better than twenty-cight seconds,
and that is hardly much above thirty
miles 10 the hoVr. Provided bicycle rae
ing comes back. and managers are look
ing for men. 1t might be well 10 star
some Of the bicycle policemen whose
word is taken as against the auto
driver and speedometer.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

rolling r 81 and a little further on q
cents is exac ed by the man who blocks
the road. Further on 80 cents Is de-
handed, and until you reach Ashton
you are not bothered. Before you reach
that city, however, you encounter some
few hills with a 80 per cent slope and
are glad 20 see level ground once again.
From Ashton TO Washington is a beau
tiful drive. and excepting the tollmas-
tiers there is no deterrent From Sligo
TO Brishtwood is a most beautiful ride.
the trees forming a natural arch, and
The road being perfectly level
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Five and a half hours from Washing
ton to Philadelphia IN a driving rain
and heavy muddy rOSds was the record
maze Sunday by Joe Weber in his Glide
touring car.
Mr.. Weber, accompanied BY his driver
and Dick Bernard, made the run with
out mishap. except a few stalls in the
mud Weber. who is an enthusiastic
autoist and accomplished driver. guided
the car part OF the way. Since his play
opened in New Haven Mr.. Weber has
Travelled entirely In his auto. He ran
from New York TO New Haven. from
New Haven 20 Washington. from this
city to Philadelphia. and VIII go from
there 10 New York for a long run at the
close of his Philadelphia engagement,
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Commander L. P. Simpson. who re-,
Gently came 10 this city from New
York. has been touring through Vir-
ginia. His automobile Is now at the
Dupont Garage pending a run through
the Northern States. 1
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

c. w. Aldrich was the purchaser OF
a new Columbia roadster Of special
CCoutfnued on Page Thirteen.)
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
CAR
RACE PROMISED
FOR THIS FALL

There is a pretty good chance that a
great stripped touring car race Will be
run after all.
The prospective date, November II,
or the MONDAY after the close OF the
A. J. A. IL exhibit. at Madison Square
Garden, is al that may be known a;
this time. The course will no be an
noUnced this time until everyt lins has
been closed so tight that opposition IAN
not avail. The distance viii be 80 miles
and the contest viii be run all In one
day.
The date, the course, and the distance
are ali favorable 10 "A grand contest
for at that time the cars win be re2dy
and the trade viii be ready for a con-
test The show closes Saturday night
ana the members Of the trade viii well
come a contest on the following Mon
I day as a relief from the cares OF bUsi-
ness for q few days
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

The United States Engineers Onics
vas the purchaser Of another Indian
motor cycle from the Charles z. Nil
Ter * Bro. agency last week. Cog
gins * Owens were the purchasers OF
a car OF the same make for use in their
Mechanical supply business. A third
sale was made later in the week TO
William T.. Machitt
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
AUTOMOBILES.

WANTED-To exchange lots at Berwyn for
automobile. viii pay part cash; must be in
good condition. Address BOX 452, Times Of
fee Oc5-3t
FOR SALE-A five-paSsenger t.-O-cylinder
touring car IN perfect condition; a rare bar
gain; Maxwell runabout; hrst-class order.
THE DEWEY GARAGE.
1919 L ST. y. w. Phone " 1851.
FOR SALE-Reo runabout. top. lamps. tools.
extra tire; carries two or four persons Will
demonstrate; special price. Address BOX
AS, Times Office. Oc4-3t
FOR SALE-Cadnlac side entrance; Al run
ming order. l2S S ST. NV. oc4-4t
FOR SALE--A model CO. Wayne tour
ing car. two cylinder: this machine
was used a show-car In the recent
automobile show neld IN this city; now
being overhauled thoroughly IN our
shops, and VIII be In perfect running
condition: equipped with new comu-
tatoT. Shebler cOrborator. switch and
one extra tire; complete with i've
lamps. two OF which are large gas
type; an exceptional bargain; must be
sold at once, can be seen and demon
strated. Cali upon
ROYCE HOUGH.
81 Fourteenth Street ". ". ae1I-tf
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

ORDER TO escape the Hill of which thc
foreman spoke.
Here Is Fair Warning.
From this turn until the suburbs Of
Relay aro reached the road is miscr-
able. After gliding along at a swift
gait and crossing a bridge, Mr.. Maxwell
came to a bridge that was badly in need
OF repair and eroaned as he saw a half
mile Undiscovered hill IN front Of him.
Giving the clutch a tighter hold Mr..
Maxwell applied The full power and
sought TO overcome the mud with speed.
ALTHOUGH the mud was two or three
feet deep it looked as though he would
make the hill. When three-quarters up,
however, the mud was four or five feet
in depth end the front wheels Of the
machine were sunk IN the mire above
the hubs More than half an hour was
spent in running the machine back and
forward. Mr.. Maxwell finally landed at
the top Of the incline and waved his CAP
in joyous triumph over his success.
Rustic Obstacles.
From this bad spot to Relay the run
was uneventful. except for the interfer-
ence of feeding chickens IN the road
and nervous CANNES who waited In the
road until the machine got abreast OF
them and then ran ahead OF It until
exhausted.
Relay Is a picturesque little town with
good roads and an abundance OF inter
esting scenery. From this town to Bal
timore the road is good. except the
''thankemOms' and some little rocky
road.
The road leading into Baltimore lacks
much OF being the best In the world and
the cobbIe-stone streets through the Ger
man section OF the city are not all that
could be desired. Mr.. Maxwell sought
out Fulton avenue and struck asphal;
there. IT reminded one Of washington,
Down Fulton avenue he proceeded "a
the Baltimore home of his car on Mad
ison avenue.
Lunch was procured at a German res
taurant. and though the food was half
cooked and ndigestible it was enjoyed
because the i,arty mad been on the road
more than four hours
For Obvious Reasons.
At 4:sO o'clock in the afternoon the
start was made on the return trip. II
was decided by all members OF the
party that a different road would be
taken on the return. The road from
Baltimore to Ellicott City was ideal
and splendid time was made on this
| course.
| At the northern end of Ellicott City
| the Rolling road was struck. This road
takes It name from the rolling mills
/ about five miles rom Ellicot City
Much Of this read is down mill
''rhankemon,s" abound In great pro-
fusion and the hoIlows carved by the
rain have not been repaired. Philoso-
pliers win tell you that whenever you
glide down a hill you may prepare tc
pull Up one. That is true so Tar as ths
| Ellicott City road is concerned The
| tourist is compelled to pay a toll OF /:
/ cents Immediately after passing th'
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

The 1908 models Of the Corbin car
viii not arrive in Washington until No
vember I. Owing to the fact that all
the four-cylinder autos from the Cor
bin factory will be fitted with the new
water cooling appliance, the 1898 cars
were not ready Cor shipment as early
as was expected. The fact that work
is being rushed through on the cars
70 be exhibited at the New York auto
show this month is also partly respon
sible for the delay.
DIR. Dun C. Lewis wos the purchaser
OF an auto car from the Pope agency
on Fourteenth street last week.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Druid Hill Park.
z-Bladensburg Bridge-Look for Trou-
bic on the Other Side.
3-An Old Maryland Farmhouse.
Passing Experiment Station Near
College Park.
s-Fording a Stream Near Laurel.
6-Nearing Baltimore.
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
AFTER TEDDY

Washington, Feb. (SpeciaD -
Disclaiming any intention of "as-
President Roosevelt. and pro
Tossing for him profound personal es-
TEN. Senator Rayner. of Maryland
today addressed the senate in criti-
cal review of what he termed the
usurpation of government
al functions not conferred on him by
the constitution.
He first alluded to the recent
speech of Secretary Root. in which
was described the gradual enlarge
ment of federal power at the expense
of the states. 81 regard this doc
trine" said Mr.. Rayner, "as a most
dangerous and insiduous attack on
the institutions OF the country" He
said that because these doctrines
must be taken as they were intended
10 be taken. as manifesting the pur-
pose of the administration to carry
this new doctrine of constitutional
construction into executive execution
whenever the opportunity or emer-
eency may arise for its exercise"
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
WORST BLIZZARD

Minot, Feb. 1.-(SpeciaD-T
worst blizzard of the winter prevail
ed in North Dakota last night. Rail-
road traffic is completely demoraliz-
ed, and the scarcity of fuel and pro-
visions will become even more SER
ious than at present. .... -.
All efforts of the railroads are CEN
tered in bringing through the food
supply of fuel. Freight cars the be-
ing hauled by pa~engcr trains in
cIn and the Northern Pacific.
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
GROWERS JOB

New York, Feb. -(speciaD -
Grover Cleveland was unanimously
elected chairman of the association of
Line insurance inspectors at a meet
ing of the active committee of that
association today and has accepted.
The association is composed of the
executives of the principal life insur-
Gnce companies of this country. Its
objects are to operate for all kinds OF
reform which will Increase dividends
to policyholders. Mr.. Cleveland will
also act as chief counsel for the as
sociation.
In addition to these duties Mr..
Cleveland Will act as referee in cases
of dispute between the companies.
For these services he will receive
from the association $25. 900 a year.
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
BIG RooKsLIDE AT oURAY.

Reports received today by the SEN
tinel from ouray states that a rock
slide from the towering cliff at the
head of the west Cascades avenue. at
1880 yesterday practically demollsh-
ed the home of Mrs. Harry Manion. a
five-ton boulder burrowing its way
through the back portion of the house
breaking the kitchen stove and smash
ing the kitchen floor and furniture in
to kindling wood. Mrs. Manion and
her young baby We're sleeping in
the front part of the building and had
narrow escape from death. The
home of Mrs. h. NJ. Brown near by
had n big dent made in its side by
being hit by an immense boulder that
had partly spent its force by the time
it reached the building.
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Grand Junction, Colo.
Feb. l. 1907
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

|
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
On the 18th day of August, 1906
the undersigned purchased the stock.
good will. fixtures and all other ap-
purtenances of The Valley Feed COM
pany. The understanding at the time
of the sale was that ]. A. McCulloch
having announced his intention of
leaving the city permanently, as soon
as his business affairs We're settled
that he or his partner, ]. r. Went
worth. would not again engage in the
| same line of business in this city.
No written agreement to this eff
feet was entered into. the presump-
tion being that both of them being
gentlemen and their word having been
given on the matter of again enter
ing business. that there was no need
therefor.
In the case of Mr.. Wentworth. he
has proven himself a gentleman in
maintaining his word of honor on
that unwritten agreement.
]. A. McCulloch. however, almost
from the moment of the sale of the
Valley Feed company. began prep
arations to again enter business in
the line which had been sold to us,
without consultation with us or ad-
vancing any reason for the viola
ton of his agreement and his word
of honor.
We have advertised ourselves from
the moment of the sale and are still
continuing to do so as successors to
The Valley Feed company, to which
name We feel that no one has any
right or title whatever. owing to the
circumstances of the sale.
We are anxious that the public
shall understand fully the manner of
Mr.. Mccullochs treatment of us
and his violation of his word of
honor, especially as Mr.. McCulloch |
has taken the public press as a
means of exploiting himself and his
violation of his agreement with us. |
We have never received any mail
of The Valley Feed Company. but |
are using the name as We are entitl-
ed to use it feeling that the lawup-
held us in our contention.
"A large amount of our goods pur-
chased of the Valley Feed company,
bears that name and we cannot see
how the same can be sold. save by the
use of that name.
In this violation of contract of
sale. we believe the public is with
us as they have attested by their
patronage of us and our
The daily sentinel., 1907-02-01
FRY IN AND COLES OUT.

John H. Fry officially assume
duties of the office of deputy d'll
attorney today and Mr.. n. b. "
who has held the office for the 4
two years. retlres from the =
Many regret the retirement OIL A
ney Coles but the shuttle Of 'n' !
litical cards in this district rs'.-
in District Attorney selig being a.
upon by some of the local hsP-.
can bosses to make a change ~
office of Mesa county deputy anu .
obliging district attorney aequsSs
1t is said that in connection Vl'l
change in this office there is daa'
interesting political story WIZ
Sentinel may give a little later