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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
The Sunday Times Thinks Greatest Beauty
of America Lives in This City and
Offers 500 to Person Sending
Her Photograph.

Who is the mCst beautiful woman in
America
Conscious Of the fact that Washing
ton is the home of lovely women. The
Washington Sunday Times believes the
National Capital contains the most beau
tiful woman in the United States. and.
TO get incontestable evidence Of this
fact. Il has already announced IN the
columns Of The Daily Times that II will
give 800 TO the man. woman. or child
who sends in the photograph Of that
woman whose beauty is pronounced by
competent judges superior TO the beauty
of all others in this city.
The Sunday Times offers this prize
as a means enabling IL to refute the
Claim Of ChicagOans that their city has
the loveliest woman in this country. As
the result of a beauty contest con-
Quoted by the Chicago Tribune. Miss
Della Carson. a working girl of that
city, is being acclaimed the beauty par
excellence OF the United States. To dis
prove this. il is the desire of The Sun
day Times to find the loveliest woman
here. and to have it said by the judges
in a national beauty contest that the
crown Of American womdnhOOds beauty
belongs TO Washington.
Unprecedented Contest.
Nearly al the big cities of the couu-
try are doing the same thing with a
view 10 exposing the hollowness Of the
boast Of the Chicagoans, and the final
award for loveliness will come when
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Pima
Says
God
of
War,
Steel
Against
Wood

minister % Washington. in an interview
with representative Of The Washing
ton Times today. This remark by SenOr
Pima was accompanied by q most pleas
ant smile. in response 10 a question as
10 whether he agreed with Admiral
Dewey's view. as recently expressed by
tie hero Of Manila bay in d letter TO 4
correspondent
But all OF that is OF the past. and
why dig up the paste" said the minister.
j nave not come here TO remind the
American Government that IL defeated
US In conflict said he. still pleasantly
and with a merry twinkle in his ewes.
instead, i have come on a mission 10
he-p both countries live down that un-
pleasant past Friends once. for a long
uner we were then enemies for .
short time. and onIy a short time. FOR
now we are friends again. and We in
Madrid trust We shall remain such for
ALWAYS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Defense Rests Case
and Is Ready for
Rebuttal.
Move Came as Com
plete Surprise to
State.
May Recall Evelyn.

NEW YORK, March s.-AccOrd-
ing to a report at the criminal
court building today Evelyn Nes-
bit Thaw will be recalled 70 the
stand early next week as a wit
ness for the State
She cannot be used in rebUttal
of her own testimony, but viii
be asked TO introduce certain let
tiers.
1t is said at the Office of the
district attorney that May Nc
Kenzie viii be the first witness
called on Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Dewey
Says
God
Caused
Defeat
of
Spain
Navy
Newly Arrived Minister Emphasizes Friendly
Relations With America, and Says War
Accelerated Spain's Development.

please do not take me as irreverent
but n Admiral Dewey won his victory
over the fleet OF our navy IN Manila
bay by divine aid. Rink it must have
been the God of War-the aid that iron
gave him in conquering wood" said
Senor Pima Mllet. the new spanish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON
SECURES VIRGINIA BRIDE

GROVE. Va. March S.-Miss Naomi
Wynne, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
3. Wynne today became the bride Of
Fred 3. Noel. OF Washington, d. c.
Only relatives and immediates friends
Of the contracting parties witnessed the
ceremony, which was performed al the
home of the brides parents.
After a short wedding trip, they will
make their home in Washington. where
the groom is employed by the Govern
Ynent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
ELEVEN HURT
As SWIFT CAR
RAMS ANOTHER
Head-On Collision on
Trolley Tracks at
St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. March SIN a head
on collision this morning between two
street cars. eleven passengers were seri-
ously injured, while more than score
were bruised. Both cars were running
at a rapid rate when the north-bound
car, carrying siXty-three passengers,
jumped the track and landed across the
south-bound tracks.
After striking the southbound car. the
other was carried across the sidewalk.
The badly injured:
William Sullivan, Fred c. Hessler.
John GIce. jr.. Oliver Benson. Henry
Helver. George Westbrook, August
Frank, Ambrose Lloyd motorman
Charles Simms. conductor; J. Meeley,
mOtOrman.
The more seriously hurt were rushed
70 hospital. The accident was the
fourth within Il month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Italian Who Slew His
Sweetheart Held Guilty
in First Degree.
Motion for New Trial Is
Filed Immediately by
Slayer's Lawyers.
Little Over An Hour Re-
quired to Reach the
Verdict.

The jury brought in a verdict
against Joseph PaOIueci Of murder
in the first degree at I:46 o'clock
this afternoon.
4 motion for new trial was en-.
tered and the prisoner was re.
maBded.
At l2;5o this afternoon Justice Barnard
concluded his charge, and the fate OF
Paolucci. on trial Tor the murder Of his
sweef heart Elizabeth Dodge, at 4s7 Fifth
street northeast. September ls last. was
placed in the hands Of the jury.
Arguments of Counsel.
The morning was taken I'd by arpu-
ment OF counsel Attorney Thomas Tav-
icr opened for the defense in A speech
Of an hour an a half He was followed
by Assistant District Attorney Turner
VINO closed for the prosecution.
Mr.. Taylor's argument indicated that
the defense would be satisfied with n
second degree verdict, his contention
being that the killing was done ~, The
impulse Of the moment and vyitbo,,+ -
meditation, which fact. he safd v-as
supported by the testimony thai pa
lucci. after shooting his svveefbeart
turned the weapon and sbot bi--,SeIS
lie made an eloquent plea along this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have light TO fresh and
variable winds. becoming westerly win
snow 10 the Grand Banks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
So to Baltimore and Return

Via Pennsylvania railroad every Satur-
Cay and Sunday. All regular trains ex-
ccpt the Congressional Limited" Tic
ADV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

NEW YORK, March s.-The Thaw
trial has adjourned until Monday at
1890.
At the opening of court Mr. Del.
mas arose and made the following
announcement:
The defense rests"
District Attorney Jerome then ad-
dressed the court as follows:
when the court adjourned on
Wednesday I had no reason TO ex-
pect that this course would be pUr-
sued. / expected TO be confronted
with a new Hypothetical question
Mr.. Delmas said that he would pre-
pare this question, and it would
take sereral hours to present IL.
Although I had no knowledge OF the
question myself, I devoted the time
since the adjournment in going over
carefully the facts already present
ed. feeling that they would lie en-
bodied in that question. I did this
for the purpose Of cross-examina-
rfpD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Archie Roosevelt again seems to be
on the high road 10 recovery.
After the alarming relapse Of the
young patient late yesterday afternoon
and the nerve-racl1ing night of anxiety
spent by his parents. who were con-
stantly at his bedside. the doctors re-
port today that the little boy seems to
have recovered almost all the ground he
lost and is now on the way TO health
once more lie is very bright and cheer
ful today.
At $50 O'Clock this morning DIR. Alex
ander Lambert, of New York. for whom
the President tclegraphed yesterday
afternoon. who had been with Archie All
night left the sick room. and said:
Archie is ell right. He is stronger and
doing very well. indeed"
DR.. Lambert said that a bulletin would
probably be issued In half an hour.
Morning Bulletin.
The bulletin issued at o'clock was
as follows:
The physicians report this morning
is that Archie Roosevelt had a good
night. and his condition is most graft
flying.
The President has been with the pa
tient frequently. exercising the same
precaution as the physicians as to in
lection
The President visits Archie's bedroom
frequently and observes the same pre-
cautions that the doctors do ABOUT
guarding against carrying the infection
70 mos wnom ne may meet outside.
Before entering the sick room he takes
of his coat and vest and puts on a long.
flowing gown which has been passed
through steriliziuE process. These
gowns were brought 70 the White House
by the physicians when they first ar
rived to take charge of the case.
President Takes Precautions.
AS soon as the President leaves
Archie's room, and before he quits the
section Of the house where tho patient
IS isolated. he washes his hands in a
strong solution Of carbolc acid and
resumes his outer garments. These pre-
cautions. tho physicians have assured
the President. render II impossible for
any germs Of diphtheria to be carried
10 the outside world
In spite OF the fact that Archie Roose-
NeIJ IS Stll III a grave condition the
PreSidont felt impelled 10 attend To- his
usual Official duties today He received
hCfaher or callers during the morn
ing nourS. and at II a. m. convened the
regular semi-weeklv Cabinet meefinp
Although the President was awake most
Tor his long vigil
President Optimistic.
In speaking Of the case to friends
before the Cabinet meeting today. the
President said that his sons case m
this time had every indication of being
favorable and his recovery was looked
FOR by the physicians. But he said.
diphtheria was most treacherous dis
e3Se' ana not until the patient COM
pletely RECEIVERS his SIrength will he
be considered really out Of danger. He
may suffer relapse with heart failure
az any Time For Jnis reason every
preCautiOn will be taken to lyC N tbe
patient quiet ''
The telegraph and telephone wires
leadlng 10 the White House are being
kept busy with rnes-7rps o- i,,I,1,trS5 -5
and sympathy from friends of the
family. who wish TO be kept Informed
as to the progress Of the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
President Visits His Sick
Sons Room FIRE.
quently.
Inspection Precautions of
Doctors Followed
by Father,

Secretary Loeb, at 2
o'clock this afternoon,
said that ArChie'S COndi-
ton continues favOra-
BILE, and no further
baCkSet is feared.
DR.. Lambert said:
Archie is progress
ing admirably. He is
bright and cheerful"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Cementing Friendship.

My mission IS rather to help cement
these new ties Of friendship. 10 make
them stronger and more lasting. spain
and the United States should be close
friends, and I believe permanent friend
ship is assured. There IS no question Of
difference between US. and. as long as
my King pleases TO have me remain in
Washington, I trust there will be none.
Il shall oe my main effort TO strengthen
the friendly relations in every way
Senor Pima IS the first Spanish minister
10 Washington since the retirement of
Senor Ojeda, In April, 1915. Since that
time the legation has been in charge Of
Luis Pastor. the first secretary of the
legation. Senor de ColoEan was An
pointed in November. 1906. but was later
detained in the foreign office. Senor
Pima arrived On Washington last night
after a brief stop IN New York. where
he was met bv Manuel Walls, the SEE
ond secretary Of the legation. For the
present. he IS stopping al the Arlington
Hotel, but quarters are being arranged
Tor his residence and legation at stone
leigh Court. Senor Pima is unmarried
and Is accompanied only by his servants
and private secretary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
TFNIPERATTRE
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
sun TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, March 5.
Both rivers clear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
RANSOM ASKED
BY KIDNAPERS
Of MARVIN BOY
Reward of $4,000 for
Abductors, Punishable
by Death.

DOVER. Del. March S.-Dr. Marvin.
OF Kits Hammock. whose fOur-year-
old son disappeared last Monday, has
received a letter from the kidnapers Of
his child, according 20 a rumor in circu-
lation here today.
II is said the letter demands a big
ransom and the withdrawal immediate
" Of rewards for the kidnapers.
The child is reported 10 be quite safe.
but the letter contains a threat Of what
viii happen 10 him Il the money is not
forthcoming.
Much mystery attaches to the letter
Dr. Marvin denies having received it
ard the police decline 10 discuss it
There is The best OF reason for heIlev-
ing. however, that the letter has been
received and that the police are work
ing 20 trace il before any publicity is
given the matter
Clue From Philadelphia.
Dr. Marvin. Myles Standish. mis- broth
er-in-law. who arrived from New York
yesterday. and Constable Murphy hur-
riedly left Dover this morning presum-
ably for Philadelphia. The object of
their visit is unknown but l. is believed
Continued on Eighth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Caught Jerome UnpTePared.

AdQEnL JC4tAAAC III EAC Ha1NNs
Much TO my surprise, at $3.50 yes
terday afternoon, was notified of
the intention of the defense to rest
its case. Under the circumstances,
I believe il only reasonable that be
allowed time to prepare my rebut-
tai You can readily see that I
have not even had time to summon
INV Witnesses
Justice Fitzgerald turned to Mr.
Delmas, who said that the defense
would not oppose any motion 70
adjourn. The court then-said:
Under the circumstance, 1 think
it well for the people to have an ad-
journment-"
Court then adjourned until Mon
day at 1890 n. m
Thaw in Better Spirits.
Thaw came into court smiling,
evidently aware of the intention to
adjourn the case He seemed in
better spirits today, the closing one
of his defense. than at any time dur
ing the trial
Thaw carried the usual pasteboard
folder in which he brings his mail
to court. He called the attention Of
Attorney O'ReiHy to the fact that
he had his papers with him, while
the lawyers had not brought theirs.
The counsel table was without the
usual stack Of law books and papers.
The proceedings today lasted but
q few moments. Ihaw then went
back to the Tombs.
Expected Bitter Fight.
When the trial was resumed today,
after yesterdays recess. it was with
every prospect of q bitter fight between
the opposing lawyers. The sudden and
unexpected move OF the defense in
sending word late yesterday to Jerome
that it would rest its case with Mrs.
William Thaw as the final witness. had
taken the district attorney completely
off his feet
Jerome. before court opened, frankly
admitted he was surprised He was not
even sure the defense would stick 10 this
plan. and would not outline what he
intended to do until he heard the an
nouncement in court.
As ne had looked for the eXamina-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
War Helped Spain.

Senor Pima is one Of the most prom
inent diplomats in Spain beneath the
rank Of ambassador. and il has been
rumored that his mission 20 Washington
is meant to be the final stepping stone
to his still higher promotion. There
appears 20 be no likelihood. however.
that the legation here Will be raised 10
an embassy, at least, not for some time
TO come.
Referring 10 the relations of Spain
and America. Senor Pima said that his
country has prospered greatly since the
war. and indicated that its defeat by
America really developed into a benefit
TO il, rather than Il DISADVANTAGE. II
caused the people to awake 70 the rea-
liZauOn that they must be UD and doing
TO keep pace with the times. particu-
larly with American progress. and. fol
lowing this. both political and CONNER
clal conditions have greatly improved
Everyone loves our young King" said
he, and also his young bride They
are both very popular. and the popu-
larity Of the King seems 10 have been
increased by his marriage last spring.
All the world. Spain included loves
lover, YOU know. and King Alfonso and
the Queen are known to be very devoted
ito each other"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Fragrant violets, 25c Per Bunch,
at, Kramer's. the florist. sls F st. NV
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Contention of Prosecu ion.

Contention of ProSecu' ion.
Mr.. Turner spoke almost an hour and
characterized the crime as being one
OF malice, pure and simple. demanding
the extreme penalty OF the law. He
reviewed the evidence to show that ar
ter Paolucci quarreled with his sweet
heart the night before the tragedy he
then and there determined to kill her
lay in wait the entire following dsv
around her home and shot her down
when he met her on the street
Mr.. Turner said the crime in no wise
justified a verdict Of anything other
than first degree murder. and that the
act was one ofs a jealous, revenEefIl
lover. imDued with the spirit OF murder
Charge of the Court.
Justice Barnard. in his charge. de-
fined the different degrees Of murder.
but stated that under the plea of the
defense the issue in this case had mar
rowed down as 10 whether the act was
one OF impulse or premeditation He
instructed the jury. in event the act was
found 10 be a premeditated one. the
verdict must be murder in the first de-
gree II. as the defense contended
there was no premedltation shown, the
verdict must be for the lesser degree.
On prayer OF the defense. he instructed
the jury that 1t might consider the pre-
viOus good character of the defendant
and that the fact that he carried a
pistol on the day Of the killing was not
in itself TO be reckoned against him
Justice Barnard devoted the major
portion Of his charge TO definitions of
first and second degree murder, it being
accepted that the defense did not seek
acquital, but rather a verdict carrying
with it anything but the death penalty.
Final Argument of Case.
When adjournment was taken yester-
day noon IL was thought the case
would go TO the jury before night. but
at the conclusion of argument by Assist
ant District Attorney Turner at 4
o'clock. by agreement Of counsel ad-
tournment was taken until this morning
Mr. Turner's arraignment Of the pris-
oneT at the bar WAS scathing He pic
tured the killing Of the beautiful sew
enteen-year-old Lizzie Dodge by her
Continued on Eleventh papaA
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Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-09
RAILROAD STOCKS
Sold Actively But Market Continues
ofessionaI--Banks Are Not En-
couraaing the Investor.

New York, Oct S.-The early Lon
don prices or the activity of what
market was not in any sense leading
lnor could differences be drawn so as
to affect New York-it was too mar.
row fo Ythat The rumor of n failure
| In Amsterdam and the prospective
| gold exports from New York were not
| cheering, but neither one was con
| frmed G. and 0. was sold here, sup
lposed to be for Amsterdam account,
published interviews and their tenor
OF cetrain American railroad presi-
ldents. The same professional mar.
ket for several days and weeks past
Iopened up at New York. U. p, the
Hill stocks Reading and other active
issues sold off and then there was
some quite heavy buying of Northern
Pacific but the announcement of the
regular dividend and at the second
hour during which the trading was
heavier than is usual, the four stocks,
Copper, Shelters. Reading and Union
Pacific, showed net losse from the
opening over a point. Aud the same
condition was observable at one
o'clock. Banks and Trust companies
are not encouraging the investor, The
reason is obvious. they are preparing
for tempests in the commercial world
induced by liquidation that is sure to
come and they don't want to be load
ed up with long time loans on stock
exchange collateral. Railroad officials
continually assert that the crops arr
normal, yet their railroads cannot Dor
row money and their stocks have been
liquidated. The opinions of local
bankers and railroad men are seldom
accurate when given publicly on con
ditions affecting their interests. Prices
or wheat, corn and oats at Chicago,
an open world market shows more
than anything else what the railroads
may expect and the industrial world
as we'll. The closing results of the
market are that the leading stocks
both railroad and industrial, are off
UP to nearly point from the opening !
average. Bio Tintos dividend was cut /
but the stock went up at London |
There was no news out on the Union
Pacific meeting. none Of import was
expected The Illinois Central meet
ng will be more interesting. Railroad /
bonds and notes are still in the quies-
snt state, they have been. City bonds
lold well. The investor, If he wants
o buy bonds will have to do so with,
,ut the advance of his bankers. The
advice to buy from that source will
lot come until money eases and the
banker is willing to take on more
oans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-09
A Blind Mans Newspaper.

For the first time in history the
blind have now a weekly newspaper
OF their own. II Is issued at penny,
too, and contains an excellent rec
ord OF the events of the week, doings
in parliament, the war In the East.
and so on. II is called the Braille
Weekly. after the French inventor OF
the greatest system of printing and
writing for the blind. and is printed
at Edinburgh on cylinder machine
by a new invention which alone en-
ables the paper to be issued at the
popular price of a single copper coin
London Daily News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-09
Edict Against the Almighty.

The conviction has long prevailed
that boldness and resolution are in
nate In the Anglo Saxon races, but a
recent example OF unheard OF cour-
age Is offered by the mayor of one OF
the cities of Spain, who has openly
challenged no less than the Almighty
by publicly denouncing His behavior
toward the mayors province In the
following interesting decree. trans
lated from Spanish journal:
The mayor of the department of
Carthanas, to the inhabitants there
Of, know ye:
Whereas the Almighty has not
behaved himself properly with re-
gard to this province and city. mas
much MS only one rainstorm visited
the country during the last year, and
not single time has Ii rained dur
Ing this winter In spite OF prayers
and professions. in detriment to the
chestnut crops, on which the pros
perity and progress OF our provinces
depends;
Now, therefore, be 1t resolved:
"Art. J. IL within the peremptory
term of week, from the date of this
decree, 1t should fail to rain abun-
dainty, no one shall attend mass nor
say prayers OF any kind
Art. III. Should the drought con-
tinue for term of eight days long
er, all churches and chapels shall be
burned and all objects of devotion
and prayer destroyed.
Art. Ill. Finally, il within third
term of week. 1t should fall to rain
abundantly, all clergymen. monks
and friars shall be massacred and be-
headed.
And permission Is hereby grant
ed to all to commit all sorts and spe-
cies OF sin. that the Supreme Being
may know and understand with
whom he is dealing. - Mexican Her
aid.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-09
Hundred. Of Good Irish Here.

Pat was little "beliquored." and
was boasting one day In a saloon
about his ancestors and his native
country, and was remarking that he
was Irish and that he was proud OF
the fact, when a man entered. and
hearing the remark, said: You are
all right. old man. I like the Irish.
and up where live there are hund-
reds Of them. and / wish there were
hundreds more there" This pleased
Pat" to such an extent that he spent
considerable money on his newly
found friend. and after his departure
Pat" inquired Of the barkeeper where
be lived. remarking that he was
~dum fine man. anyway That man"
replied the barkeeper. he lives up
near the Catholic cemetery."-Judge's
Library.