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The Washington times., 1907-02-03

that Mr.. Oliver had associated a num-
Der of prominent engineers with him in
the proposed work, an effort was made
to see Mr.. Stevens. 1t was stated at
his home In this city. that he had gone
10 the theater. Inquiry later in the
evening elected the information that
Mr.. Stevens had telephoned that he had
been called suddenly 10 New York, and
he had not returned to his residence
before catching the train.
Rumors Of a split in the Oliver-Stevens
combination hoated about the city last
night, following an announcement that
new and unlimited financial aid had
come to Mr.. divers rescue. The state
ment had scarcely been given out, how
ever. when il was recalled by Mr.. DIV
er's private secretary, Mr.. Bowles. who
declared that developments showed it
TO be premature
1t can be said on authority Of friends
of Mr.. oliver that financial backing has
literally been thrown at him from all
quarters within the last few days.
The matter of letting the contract viii
probably be held In allegiance until
Tuesday morning, when Chairman
Shonts and General Counsel Rogers, of
the Isthmian Canal Commission, win
return from New York. where they
went Friday night
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
HARRY THAN HELD
AS GIRLS NEMESIS

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. ada Fitch.
Just past seventeen years and very
pretty, viii take the stand against Harry
X. Thaw at the famous trial and tell OF
her intrIgues with the young millionaire
now engaged in a night for his lie.
The girl lives IN Williamsburg. In 1906
her father made an information agains-
one A J. Robinson. charging him with
enticing a minor. II developed that the
Robinson Ia the case was none other
Than Tllaw.
4 startling phase 10 the Fitch episode
was the theft some time ago Of dOckets
from the office OF the justice who tried
the case. The d0ckets were returned
several weeks later. but the pages con-
tanning the transcripts OF zhe case Of
Robinson vs.. Fitch were missing.
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order of T.. G. IS. but that / have ac-
tuaIIy done work in the service 10 en-
title me 60 this membership, and am
not an honorary member.
What I wish 10 express on this Occa-
sion IS this, that the people of this
country are really more dependent upon
the United Commercial Traveller than
they perhaps know. These commercial
travellers originate from the great buzl-
ness centers of the country.
Drummers Make Opinion.
''The merchants in the smaller towns
depend largely upon them FOR what is
going on In the large commercial cen
tiers and the merchants in the great
commercial centers depend upon them
for what IS happening In the smaller
towns. In this way, the one class keeps
I'm touch with the other, and sentiment
Is nodded and shaped as 10 the dispo-
sIuon OF great national questions, and
local questions also. and il is due them
that the sentiment is nodded for or
against any particular measure.
Speaking from my Own experience. 1
feel that my political success and large
najorities. which have been given me in
every instance. that majority being
greater than the one given others on
the same ticket with me ana in the
same election. has been due great
deal to the love, loya ". and friendship
of the United Commercial Travellers
who cover the counties composing nay
district. And / wish 10 say that this
friendship extends not only 10 members
of the Commercial Travellers, who are
members of nv own political party. but
also 20 the members OF all other 20 itical
parties.
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Guest at United Com
mercial Travellers ASSo-
citation Smoker.

Representative James Hughes Of West
Virginia. formerly a drummer on the
road, was the guest of honor at the
smoker of the United Commercial Tray
elers' Association. In Pythian Temple,
last night. He made an address as
"one OF the boys" and was given the
grip by everyone present.
An entertaining program was given
Immediately after all the guests had
been seated Thomas TrOdden delivered
a humorous mOn0lOgue. The orchestra,
under Prof. Davis, rendered a number
of pleasing selections, and refreshments
and cigars were served In abundance.
Many applicants OF statesmen for mem
bership were read hy. the secretary and
viii be voted on at the next meeting
Representative Hughes, after being
introduced. said.
Mr.. Hughes Speech.
Il feel that ! would be derelict ia
my loyalty TO the order Of United Com
merciaI Travellers if 1 did not avail
myself of this opportunity 10 say some
thing in their behalf.
Il have had the honor Of being a mem
Der of this order for the past ten years.
4 have travelled. day after day, IN
the rain, snow and mud, calling Lpca
trade. 1 simply relate this 10 snow you
that / am not only a member of the
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MINISTER WOULD
VOTE THAN FREE

CINCINNATI. Feb. Were he a ju-
Tor in the Thaw-White murder trial the
Rev. J. /. Hil. pastor OF the Central
Christian Church, the largest Of that de-
nomination in the city, declares that he
would vote 10 acquit Harry Thaw. Be
ing Of Southern origin, the Rev. Hiu up
holds the theory OF the 'unwritten
law" and the belief that a man Is Jus
tined in defending the sanctlty OF his
own home.
While / may be wrong" he declares
in a formal statement. IF II is shown
that White had invaded or attempted TO
invade the sacred domain Of Thaw's
married life, my birth. training, natural
instincts, and judgment would say that
Thaw should go free Should this be
established by the evidence, ! believe he
viii be acquitted"
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Thaw's Day Is Quiet.

Thaw spent a quiet day In the Tombs
today During the morning Hartridge
and Peabody called on him and they had
a long conference in the room upstairs
Just of Murderers' Row. Later Mrs.
Harry Kendall Thaw spent some time
with him, and later in the afternoon,
Peabody again had a chat with him.
The jurors spent the entire day in the
Broadway Central Hotel. the inclement
weather keeping them indoors They
received calls from their relatives. whom
they entertained in the presence Of other
Jurors ana officers, and transacted some
business. also in the presence Of the Of
hcefs and fellow-jurymen.
All day long press agents for various
theaters besieged Captain Lynch with
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
HORSES CRENATED
IN BLAZING BARN

CareIessness of a stable boy, who. il
IS said. dropped a match on some hay,
caused a fire in the stable of Marvin
and Arthur Lusby. at SIS Sixth street
southeast, last night.
Two horses belonging to the Lusbys
were burned to death. The indammable
material in the stables caused the fire
10 spread rapidly and It soon gained
Roadway in the stable of Morris Acgal,
at 517 Sixth street, and chat OF Frank
Smith. at 81 Sixth street
About Sl,100 damage was done before
the blaze was extingulshed.
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AN INSUFFICIENT EXCUSE.

They arrested a young woman for
shoplifIiug in New York and she ex-
planned that she was q writer and had
entered the store for literary material
The excuse was regarded as an insult
ficIent one because the department store
in question had no section devoted TO
literary material.
Then they directed her three aisles to
the right and Two 10 the left and pas.
the third cOuntcr-and finally she reach
ed the nearest police station.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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Invitations for the jurors TO attend this.
that, o. the other show. but no decision
could be reached as 10 which invitation
the twelve men wanted TO accept. Gerst-
man. the twelfth juror. received a warm
welcome, according 20 Captain Lynch
He was informed by the jurors that they
had waited a long while for him. and
that they hoped he would make himself
al home.
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SUFFERS
UNTOLD AGONIES
TO SAVE INFANT

BLOOMINGTON. H., Feb. 2-Fren-
zied by the sight Of her baby girl drown
ing. Mrs. Henry Walters. OF this city
plunged into a cistern 10 rescue the
child. and was unable TO get out again.
The house was deserted. save for a
baby girl still younger than the one
which had fallen into the cistern- For
hours the mother stood with the water
up TO her chin, and. holding the child
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
Bangs 6 Hughes
Sued in NeW York
By Contract Firm

NEW YORK. Feb An execution for
$4,000 against the partnership property
Of Arson NJ Bangs and James Hughes,
contractors, was received by the sher-
If this afternoon. The execution is in
favor of the John A. Roebling's Sons
Company Of New York. Mr.. Bangs was
a member Of the firm OF Oliver & Bangs.
whose bid to build the Panam Canal for
ga per cent OF the total estimated cost.
was recently rejected by the Govern
ment.
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CROWN PRINCE NEARLY BROWNS.

BELGRADE. Feb. 1.-The Crown
Prince Of Servia has had narrow
escape from drowning. He was on the
River Save. with some members Of his
duck. when suddenly. 10 the consterna-
ton OF the whole party, the boat sprang
a leak and began 10 sink. Fortunately.
however. they were all able 10 swim.
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above her head. attempted to make
the baby above understand her iastruc-
lions 10 run for a neighbOr.
When IL seemed that Mrs. Walters
could hold cut no longer a neighbor hap
pened to drop in and the imprisoned
woman was rescued.
Her arms were terribly swollen from
the fearful strain OF keeping the chiid's
head above the icy water
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
MENELIK A sTREUoUs RULER.

The last few years Emperor Aeneiik
has Deen an unusually strenuous ruler.
Recently he was so interested in hav-
ing the railway between Jibutil and
Adds Abeha finished chat he com
manded 800 of his soldiers TO lend
their assistance TO the work Last year
he reOrsanized the whole army
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
CHURCH TURNED MAO THEATER

PARIS. Feb. 2.-As one result Of the
law OF separation. the Church OF the
Marist Friars has been sold 10 a re-
tired dry goods merchant, who. IN turn.
has let IL To a Paris paper. This paper,
lie Soir, Is having the interior OF the
church entirely altered, and arrange
nients are being made To turn il into
theater
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
QUITE UNNECESSARY.

That Alabama man who says he has
discovered way 10 make scentless lin
burger cheese seems 10 De the sort OF
person who would paint the lily and
Gid refined gold.
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FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF.

II ninety-three Japs can produce a
life-sized problem, what would our
Northern friends consider the natural
product of 100000 negroes 2-Richmond
Tinnes-D dispatch.
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,
rying about for tickets to New yorl,
and berths for three, and he left on the
10 o'clock train. promising that he
would return Monday morning
Anti-OHver Fight Drops.
From one on the inside IL is learned
that the night against Mr.. Oliver. which
has been waged with extreme bitter
ness by some OF the higher bidders. has
entirely ceased through fear that il
would only result in the Government
undertaking the work. None of the big
contracting firms want Uncle sam 10
enter their sphere Of activity. as il might
pave the way for the Government 10
do all its own construction work.
The object at first In piling onto Oliver
was TO force the Government 10 re-
advertise for bids and give The recog-
uized unsuccessful ones a chance TO try
again.
As things went the other way the
opinion Is expressed that divers for
mer antagonists are rallying to his res
cue.
Stevens Also Goes to New York.
Frederick G. stevens, who it was Of
fcially announced a few days ago had
become associated with Mr. Oliver in
the Panama canal contract. left sud
denly for New York last night also.
NJ Stevens arrived in Washington yes
terday morning. He called at the White
House and had a conference with the
President
When it was announced last night
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Medical Experts Costly.

In both the trials of Molineux and
Patrick many medical experts were
employed, and experts are luXurles. In
the Thaw case three medical experts
are lined up with the prosecution. They
are DIS. Flint. Macdonald, and Mahon-
These medical experts receive a com
pensatiOn dependent upon their appear
anee In court They are paid 500 day
for every day they attend the sessions
Each day that talesmen have been eX-
amlned has seen them within the in
closure allotted TO the prosecution
IL was said IN the office Of the district
attorney today, where no one would
discuss the possibility OF any more 1u-
rors being Withdrawn. that everything
is in readiness for the opening OF the
case on Monday. Caravans opening VIII
be brief and viii be confined TO a plain
straightforward, unyarnished recital OF
the facts of the case, as they are seen
by the State. Probably fifteen or TWEEN
IL minutes viii suffice for the p-Ssenta-
ton o. the States case
Immediately after GarYan concludes
his address Jerome will begin calling
witnesses. He will examine all OF the
important witnesses himself.
other witnesses may be called TO prove
a motive for the shooting, threats on the
part Of Thaw, and other details TO com
pIete the States case. But the testi-
mony of all these viii be brief. and
their denomination, il is expected,
will not take long. The whole will
merely serve as an interlude TO the
tragedy which is to follow when the de-
F.rss hagius the presentation of the
story on which Thaw expects tG secure
The Washington times., 1907-02-03
HRARY THAW FIGHTS
WITH HIS LAWYERS

iluuluueu from IAl rage
that the defense viii be entitled 10 an
exception II the man Is removed. and
in the absence OF the objection 10 the
jurors removal being well back ID up.
it would be a powerful lever A tho
hands OF the defense for new trial
should "a conviction result.
Peabody brought out OF Thaw's cell
cheering report as TO the defendants
feelings
There has been considerable specula-
ton as TO the probable cost OF the trial
90 the county OF New York and many
wild guesses have been made in this
c1ur ection- In order % settle the mat
ter for good and ALL figures have been
obtained in the district attorneys Ofice
that show the total cost OF the trial
VIII be somewhere between $l0.0Go and
$1,000. an exceedingly low figure when
all the circumstances are considered.
The fees 60 medical experts Will be moro
Than half the total amount. The twO
trials of Roland Moiineux put the coun-
" 10 an expense OF upward of $4,000
and it cost $4,000 10 convict Albert T.
Patrick.
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JOHN MCDONALD
HEADS DIVERS
CANAL STAFF

Continued from First PageJ
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OFFICERS AS SELECTED

HON. DANIEL n. MORGAN, President.
C. j. RIXEY, Vice President.
CHARLES A. DOUGLAS, General Counsel.
RICHARD Z. CLAUGHTON, Treasurer
The Washington herald., 1907-05-21
Many Other Speakers.
t1eSe euie4 10
Hon. joseph Weeks Babcock.
A.. na 100

r. few Of his many friends At the National Csni-
tai who appreciate his public services for twelve
years Is chairman Of the Committee CA The DlstTc.
n Columbia IN the House Ui Representatives.
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FOREIGN POST FOR DR.. EGAN
offered Choice as Minister to Portu.
gal or Denmark.
President DESTROYS of Having the
Author Accept POsition-HOIds
Chair Mt Catholic University.

Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, professor Of
English language and literature at the
Catholic University, has been offered, it is
understood, the choice Of two important
diplomatic positions, Minister TO Denmark
or Portugal There had been rumors that
DR. Egan would be offered the Ambassa-
dorship to Japan, but it has been an
nounced that Thomas J. O'Brien. United
States Minister 70 Denmark, viii succeed
Luke 7. Wright In the far East. Dr.
Egan said last night that he was not in
position TO discuss the matter, but did not
deny that he was considering such an
offer
Dr. Egan is close friend Of the Pres
ident, their relationship having grown
cut Of the Presidents interest in old
Gaelic literature and folklore, in arousing
which Or. Egan was instrumental Dr
Eean is a native of Philadelphia and a
graduate Of LaselIe College and George
town University
After graduation he became associate
editor OF McGees Illustrated Weekly
Catholic Review. and later editor Of
Freeman's Journal.
Subsequently he became professor OF
English literature M the University Of
Notre Dame. He is the author Of num-
Der Of popular novels, songs. and poems
which have had wide circulation.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-21
COLLINS HOLDS JOB
Glen Echo Marshal Reap
pointed by Mayor.
CAUTIONED ABOUT GUN PLAY
Town Fathers Instruct Arbiter of
Conduit Road TO Keep Revolver In
Pocket Unless AwfuIIy Provoked.
VIII Continue Pursuit of Fast
Speeding Automobiles.

For at least another year. unless de-
molished by some irate chauffeur with "a
neat steering wheel touch. the valiant and
world-famous Marshal Charles Collins. Of
Glen Echo, will continue his campaign
against speed-law violators on the Con-
duit road The suburban Buffalo Bill.
who can fire any number of shcts into the
air without missing. was reappointed by
Mayor Garrett last night at a special
meeting Of the city fathers, and will to-
day be sworn in to uphold the Constitution
OF the United States and the State Of
Maryland and the laws and bylaws Of
Glen Echo. with particular attention 20
those statutes relating TO turpentine traps
that mustn't pass through Glen Echo
faster than twelve miles an hour
The agile pursuer Of the gasoline Chu-
chu did not get his permit to hold his
beat without some Of the councIlmen
shaking their fingers al hin, IN a reprov-
ing manner for his tendency TO revert 10
his trusty revolver IN moments Of extreme
evaporation. f. Bruce Aldrich was par
tiCularly outspOKen in condemning this
feature Of the marshaIs work as road
agent for the Glen Echo excheguer. and
told him that unless he would promise 20
be nice In the future he could not vote for
his reappointment. The other councilmen
also advised the marshal TO be q little
more careful. but il is understood that
some objected on personal grounds. They
wanted Collins 10 be careful not To send
the leaden pellets from his revolver skip
ping promisCuOusly about the village
streets and into the 'burghers' dining
room windows
Mayor Garrett also went on record as
opposed 10 promiscuOus gun play, but
sided with Collins in the Shonts affair
when the marshal used his revolver be
cause. he alleged, the Shonts driver de
liberately tried 10 run over him and
forced him to jump a high embankment
10 escape the wheels Of the flying motor
car.
Collins promised that he would save his
revolver for Sunday wear and only show
it occasionally TO motorists to whom other
arguments prove futile.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-21
BRICKLAYERS' STRIKE ENDS.
Union workmen VIII Return to work
To-day.

To-day.
After heated discussion and a close
vote, the Bricklayers Union decided
last night 20 return its men to work
On all the buildings upon which strike
had been declared by the Building
Tradss Unions Alliance The meeting
was a stormy one throughout, and
those for and against this move fought
bitterly. It was midnight when the
last vote was counted. a division and
vote by roll call was demanded by both
sides. Many members declined to vote
AZ all
The meeting was called as a result Of a
conference Of the arbitration committee
of the boss and journeyman bricklayers.
The bosses held that the men were yiolat-
ing their contract-ti,e annual agreement
signed each year. It was this point that
caused the division. II was claimed by
one party that the bosses were right in
that IL was an individual fight for the
closed shop. and the men had not gone
out after "a general strike, called by a
duly organized central body.
These statements were refuted in toto
by the other faction which claimed that
the alliance was a duly organized and
empowered central body: that the strike
was general, and that the bTicklayers had
not taken the initiative, but had gone out
with the other trades.
II was positively stated by prominent
members Of the trades alliance last night
that the action Of the bricklaycrs would
have absolutely no effect upon them; that
they would follow out their original
policy. The withdrawal of the brick
layers, they said. was no material loss Of
strength.
The only buildings affected by last
nights action Of the bricklayers are
the row Of houses on Park road. being
erected by Middaugh & Shannon. There
Is only one other building on which a
condition Of strike now exists. the new
Metropolitan Club. This is under roof,
and only one or two bricklayers have
been working there for several months
past
The Washington herald., 1907-05-21
AID IRELAND'S CAUSE.
Washington Sympathizers Cable
Money 10 Meeting In Dublin.


The United Irish League of America is
not forgetful Of the convention Of the
Irish race which convenes in Dublin to-
day to pass judgment on the Irish coun-
ellis bill introduced in the House Of Com
mons on May :. Las. evening William
+. Downey. president. and Laurence Man
gan. treasurer. cabled the sum of $500,
and sent the following eablegram TO Mr..
Redmond, chairman Of the Irish parlia-
mentaIy party:
Washington, y. c., sends $500 and
pledges additional support.
The members OF the Michael Davitt
Branch Of the league are very gratified
at the generous response to the appeal
they issued on behalf of the Irish cause
to the citizens Of the District, and are
profuse in their thanks 10 the business
men Of Washington for the manner in
which they have supported their efforts.
The financial committee expected that the
sum OF 81 600 would be forwarded in time
for the convention. but decided to send
$500 to encourage the Irish party, and will
forward the remaining 500 in a week or
so. They request all who have not yet
hasten their contribution. In regard 20
the disparsging cables recently published,
Mr.. Downey says:
II hope the American people will not be
misled by messages which have no official
or authoritative foundation / have made
personal inquiry and ascertained that the
alleged opposition of the Catholic clergy
of Ireland to the proposed measure Is I'M
-
measure must be very materially amend
cd, and they, as friends Of the cause, nat
urally agitate for grea' r concessions.
Every enemy Of the Irish cause tries 10
disparage any movement for the benefit
OF the race, but We are too well acaualnt-
ed with such tactics 10 give them any
countenance. We are more anxious TO
receive the moral than the financial CO.
operation Of our fellow-cltizens When
our list is completed We will publish the
names Of an subscribers and forward
them 20 Ireland, to show their friendship
for the Irish cause"