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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW.
Charge Against Electrician Who Was
Employed at British Embassy.

Employed at British Embassy.
Inspector Kerns OF the electrical depart
ment of the District appeared before As
sistant Corporation Counsel Pugh In the
Police Court building today and swore
to an information alleging that Ar
thur C. Balson Of 1922 M street north
west had violated the electric wiring regu-
lations of the District Mr.. Pugh at once
started to fill out the information blank,
and when he came to inquire where the
building was located the inspector answered
900 Connecticut avenue"
why, that Is the British embassy" re-
joined the prosecutor. I'VE cannot issue a
warrant for work done at that address,"
The prosecutor and the inspector held a
short conference, during which 1t was de-
cided that II Ambassador>Bryce will waive
his rights under the international law. and
If it will not be distasteful to him to have
the electrician prosecuted for the alleged
ofrense. the information win be filed in
court Later Mr. Pugh issued the warrant.
and, after sending 1t into the court room;
asked that It be continued indefinitely in
order to await the pleasure of the British
ambas sador In the matter.
The information alleges that Palson on
the second day OF March. installed wiring
in the residence al 1900 Connecticut avenue
without first securing a permit; and. in the
second count, that he turned the electric
current on without reporting the same to
the District authorities for inspection.
1t is expected that Inspector Kerns will
communicate with the embassy within q
day or so and report to Prosecutor Pugh
as to the Developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
TEAM AT GALVESTON
ARRIVE AT THEIR
TRAINING PLACE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GALVESTON, Tex, March s.-Good-
natured after their long journey from the
Windy city. Manager Joe Cantillon and his
band Of Nationals reached Galveston about
II o'clock this morning. They left Chi
cago Tuesday night, had a lay-over at
Kansas City. missed connection at Fort
Worth, and had a two hours stop at Hous-
ton, where they breakfasted.
The boys are in the best of spirits and
the glaring sunshine that sent the Their
mometer up to the SO-degree mark suited
them to a dot,
This is the kind Of weather for u.s."
said Capt. Lave Cross, as he mopped his
damp forehead in the fremont lobby. land
if it keeps up while We are here We will
be walking advertisements for the great
Galveston climate for all time to come"
Following were the men who registered:
Manager Cantillon. Secretary Fowler.
Trainer Jerry Eddinger, Pitchers Hughes,
Kitson, Falkenberg. Patten Smith, wilson
and Graham; Catcher Blankenship. 1nf1eld-
ers Cross, Perrine, Mil, Schlafy and Out
fielders Hickman and Ganley.
Heydon, Altizer and Jones are expected
from Hot Springs tonight or in the morn
ing, and Pitcher Goodwin, who has been In
nearby Houston for the past two months,
has been wired to come down Immediately.
Jack Warner. who has been delayed by
the illness Of his wife, is expected any day,
and Outhelder Anderson Will leave nome on
March II.
Cantillon had long talk before leaving
Chicago with ex-Manager Jake Stahl, but
no conclusion was reached between the
pair. The 81 eco contract rendered the big
Businessman was satisfactory enough, but
he is dissatisfied and would like to get away
from Washington. -Stahl is the only mem
Der of the Nationals now outside of the
fold, and the only fly in the ointment of the
Nationals is that their uniforms and other
playing baggage went astray somewhere
enroute and is now In San Antonio.
1t has been traced, however. and wired
for and will reach here tomorrow morning.
This will entail delay in starting practice
work until tomorrow morning. Meanwhile
the boys will put in the day sizing up the
new park and taking in the sights around
the city.
Manager Cantillon, usually optimistic,
was in more buoyant spirits than ever. Il
think we'll have Jake Stahl in line In
few days. he said, land then Wen quick
fancy the lineup of the team, and believe
it can be whipped into such playing form
that 1t win be a dangerous opponent for
any of our competitors in the American
League.
I'm not claiming any pennant now, for
1t would be ridiculous, judging from the
showing Of the Nationals last season; but
If we get an occasional trimming we will
hand some awful beatings to the fellows
who may get ahead of US In the mai
standing
Owing to the uniforms being delayed In
reaching here there may be no game me, To- o.
morrow, but it is certain g. contest Will De
fought Sunday with the Sand Crabs, even
If uniforms have to be borrowed for the
purpose Manager Cantillon has made ar
rangements for his players to use the Y. M.
c. A. gymnasium during their stay mere.
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IN THE FIRST DEGREE
Jury convicts Joseph PaoIucci
of Murder.
THE DEATH OF MISS DODGE
Prisoner Remanded to Jail to Await
Further Proceedings.
MOTION MADE FOR NEW TRIAL
Crime Committed in East Washington
Last SeptemberAJudge's
Charge to Jury.
THE DEATH OF MISS DODGE
MOTION MADE FOR NEW TRIAL

Joseph Paolucci, the young shoemaker
who has been on trial in Criminal Court
No. 2. before Justice Barnard for the past
two days for causing the death of Miss
Elizabeth v. Dodge, was this afternoon
convicted of murder in the first degree.
The jury's verdict carries with it the death
penalty. Attorney Thomas c. Taylor, coun-
sci for the defense. gave notice of a mo-
atom for a new trial, and the prisoner was
remanded to Jail.
The jury retired at 1910 o'clock pm, and
filed into court with its verdict at $50
O'Clock pm.
The morning session of the court was
occupied with the argument of Attorney
Thomas c. Taylor for the defense and the
closing argument of Assistant United States
Attorney Charles H. Turner for the govern
ment
Mr.. Taylor assured the jury that the de-
PENDANT at the time of the tragedy was so
respondent because of the alleged jilting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
DRASTIC LIQUIDATION
STOCK MARKET SCENE OF Elk
CITEMENT AGAIN TODAY.

NEW YORK, March 8.-The stock market
was thrown into a demoralized condition
during the first hour of the trading today
by renewal Of the drastic liquidation. All
quarters of the list were affected. and
stocks seemed to be poured on the market
from all available sources. with no demand
sufficient to check the downward plunge in
prices.
The weak action Of the market just at
the closing yesterday had served to throw
gloomy cast over speculative sentiment
Discouraged holders of stocks on margin
sent In orders on. a large scale to throw
over holdings and accept losses. Commits
sion houses also closed accounts on q large
scale where insufficient responses had been
made to calls for additional margin
The most sensational movement was in
Missouri Pacific, which slumped 5h, owing
to doubts over the maintenance OF the divi-
dend. Union Pacific was sold in enormous
volume In spite of the deduction of the per
cent dividend from the price, and added ~
to that amount of the decline from yester-
days closing.
The United States Steel stocks were also
under severe pressure, the common break
ing through 40 and preferred receding to
within shade of par Delaware Hudson
dropped Z, Consolidated Gas 3, Chesapeake
and Ohio "a. Reading ~. st. Paul, New
ANAh SSAei al ttu bTOOhlyn transit u, and
many other active stocks between 1 and 2
points.
Only Sign of Support.
The only sign of support was in some of
yesterdays weakest stocks. Louisville and
Nashville, the Southern railawy stocks and
Erie showed some resistance to the general
weakness. The spasm of liquidation had
subsided before the first hour expired and
the market became much quieter at some
recovery from the low level.
The spectators who had a good profit in
sight In Reading and Union Pacific sold
out, and those stocks fell back about ,
points. This reaction put an effective
check on the rising tendencies OF other
stocks, and, although Reading subsequently,
went still higher, to 123, the general market
hung back. The Southern railway stocks
improved their advance to and 21s
Another bear demonstration against the
market caused slump in the prices of
Reading, Union Pacific, Pennsylvania and
United States Steel. The rest of the list
fell sympatheticaliy, some stocks getting
down to near the low prices of the morning.
Later on Reading jumped to 124, an over
night rise of i. Other stocks rallied only
feeDly and the market was showing weak
ness again at o'clock. Denver and Rio
Grande broke AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Suit for Divorce.

Mrs. Mary ". Becker, by Attorney Rob-
ert e. Mattinsly. today fled suit for an
absolute divorce from Edgar H. Becker.
who. she says. is in business at No. l413 F
street northwest. Mrs. Becker says she
was married November 1. 1885, ana charges
that January last she discovered her hus-
band and q woman whom she names As
correspondent in a compromising position
In his store She declares she charged her
husbond with intidelity. and he admitted It,
Mrs. Becker asserted an agreement was
then made and her husband was to pay her
$40 per month, but she claimed other acts
of irfidelity occurred, and now she seeks
an absolute divorce and permanent ALI
mOny.
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of him by his sweetheart that he was not
capable of forming the intent to murder.
He asked for verdict CT second degree
murder
The prosecutors dwelt on the threat testi-
fled to by the mother of the victim, and
explained to the jury that in their opinion
a case of first degree murder had clearly
been made out by the testimony
Justice Barnard, in his charge to the jury
said the only question to be decided was
whether the testimony bore out case of
first degree murder or one in the second
degree
He concluded the charge at 12:40, when
the jury retired to consider it's verdict.
Paolucci was tried for the shooting of
Miss Dodge, seventeen-ye daughter
of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Dodge of 439 5th street
northeast The young woman was in front
Of her home the afternoon of September Is
last when the shooting occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Need Not Shave Negroes.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, March S.-The SUI
preme court of the state has just handed
down decision to the effect that BARRIERS
In the state need not shave colored men.
The decision was reached on an appeal from
a superior court decision in Bridgeport by
Henry H. Foulkner colored man, who
brought suit against Thos. Solazzi, a bar
Der of that city. SOlaZZi refused to shave
Foulkner, his defense being that his bar
Der shop was not place of public accom-
mediation within the meaning of the law.
The supreme court upholds that conten-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Entered Plea Of Guilty.

Frank A. Boenstein. twenty-five years, OF
age. entered plea of guilty today before
Judge Kimball In the Police Court when
arraigned on q charge OF violating the
pharmacy law. Assistant Corporation
Counsel Pugh stated. In view of the fact
that defendant entered plea Of guilty, he
would agree to a sentence Of six months in
TAIL, and corresponding action was taken
by the court. Bo<snstein was first arraigned
February 9. and. after pleading not guilty,
demanded a jury trial. 1t was alleged he
obtained cocaine and cocaine preparations
by false representations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

LONDON, March 8-The prospectus Of
the Japanese conversion loan Of Sis. 600 600
at per cent the issue price being 09h, was
issued here this afternoon. There was q
big demand for it at all the issuing banks
The loan Is repayable at par in 1917. with
the right to redeem it any time after 1922.
Holders of the 9 per cent bonds Of the
SIG. O00, 600 loan issued in 1904 will in ex-
change for the latter receive 600 20s for
each bond in fully paid script Of the new
loan and $50 in cash. Half Of the amount
Of the conversion loan has been appor-
TONED to London and the rest to Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
cofoRED GIRL BURNED.
Third Similar Accident in Twenty
Four Hours.

Beulah williams. colored. seventeen years
old, of 1923 Brightwood avenue was stand
ing near stove at her home this morn
ing when her clothing ignited. and she
was severely burned. She was taken to
the Freedmens Hospital In its ambu-
lance, and the surgeons stated her condi-
ton to be serious.
This is a third similar accident in the
city within twenty-four hours. and In all
three cases the victims were women Mrs.
Kelly of 132 Todd place and Mrs. Phoebe
Packer of Twining City were fatally burn
ed in their homes yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Filed Appeal Against Favrot.

NEW ORLEANS, March S.-Attorney
General GuiOn, who was recently directed
by the governor Of Louisiana to assist in
the prosecution of Representa- tive-elect
George \. Favrot for the killing of Dr.
Harry Adrich. yesterday filed an appeal
from the decision of Mr.. Favrot's successor
on the bench with the supreme court of this
state. The Indictment against Judge Fav-
rot was quashed by Judge Brunot on the
ground that the grand jury returning the
true bill was not legally constituted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

them over to Mr.. Hartridge of counsel for
the defense.
1t was to ask Mr.. Hartridge about these
letters that Mr.. Jerome called Thaws at
torney to the stand. When asked about
the letters Mr. Hartridge took refuge In
the privilege between lawyer and client
and refused to say whether he had them
or not or to give any Information about
them
The district attorney. however, finally got
Mrs Thaw to say that so far as she per-
sonally was concerned. she was willing for
them to be produced in court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Predicts Whole City In Autos.

LONDON, March SIN opening the mo-
tor car exposition here yesterday the lord
mayor hazarded the prediction that the au-
tomobile industry would contribute to kill
ing municipal enterprise, which he de-
scrfbed as curse and an abomination. He
believed that the brains now working in the
motor industry would produce something
which would result in making scrap iron
out of the tramways. and the millions of
the ratepayers money sunk in the lines
would be lost. The effect on the ratepay-
ers could be imagined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
MoreIand Retains Assembly Seat.

Moreland Retains Assembly Seat.
ALBANY. March 8.-That there is no
cloud upon Mr.. Moreland's title to his
seat In the assembly as a member from
Chemung county was announced yesterday.
The committee On privileges and elections
unanimously decided that the contest made
by John Deneen, Mr.. Moreland's democratic
opponent, was without foundation. 1t was
shown that instead of MIR. Deueen having
suffered by reason OF the voting machines
not working properly In Elmira Mr. More
land had been thu bigger loser. The report
of the committee was unanimously adopted
by the assembly and the democrats showed
their pleasure In the report of the commit
tee, fer although Mr.. Moreland b majority
leader. his uniform courtesy and his de-
sire to be fair to everybody have won for
him many friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Arrested for Murder.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March S.-Harry Muer-
meyer, aged twenty-five, was arrested at
his home today in connection with the mys-
FERROUS murder of Mrs. Kate Quernheim.
whose dead body, shot, cut and bruised.
was found in her home last evening. The
police state that the arrest of Muermeyer
Is not regarded as solving the murder mys-
terry. but he is being held pending investi-
CATION into statements he made following
the discovery of the deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Merchant Shot to Death.

HAZLETON, Pa. March s-Addison B.
Romalia. aged fifty-five years. a driver for
a local merchant. was shot on a lonely
road here today and died several hours
later. In an ante-mortem statement he said
the shooting was done by one of three men
after he had refused to obey their COM
''aha 10 isi.- T.-ey Fed when he fell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Raisuli Has Escaped Again.

TANGIER. March s.-Raisuli is reported
to have escaped from the stronghold of the
Ben-larous tribe. where he had taken
refuge. and to have gone to some practical
ly inaccessible mountain where he is gath
ering large following from the turbulent
tribes. The sultan's forces are said to have
begun an attack on the Ben-Iarous head
quarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Acquitted of Murder.

WOOSTER. Ohio. March S-Harry White.
the Alliance boy who was tried here for the
murder of Thomas Dye, eighteen years of
age of Orrville, was acquitted-early today.
Young White. on hearing the words that
made him free, sprang to his feet. and go
ing TO the jurymen thanked them individ-
ually for their verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
WANTED AS A WITNESS.
Sergeant oltmans Ordered to Report
at San Antonio.

Sergeant FIRST class Francois l.. Oltmans.
Hospital Corps, at Fort Washington. Mary
land, has been ordered to San Antonio.
Texas reporting upon arrival to the judge
advocate of. the general court-martial con-
vened in that city as a witness in the case
of Mai. Charles w. Penrose, 25th Infan-
try. Upon completion OF this duty he will
return to his proper station. Sergeant
Oltmans was witness before the Senate
committee investigating the Brownsville az
fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Big Dredging Contract Let.

SUPERIOR. Wis. March S.-The Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal Company today
let to the Duluth and Sui .rior Dredging
Company the contract for the dredging for
the company's new dock here. which Is to
cost 100000 when completed. 1t will be
situated on Superior bay. the company now
having a smaller dock on st. Louis bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Boston May Run Short Of Molasses.

BOSTON, Mass, March S.-There is apt
to be a shortage in mo!asses in Boston I'M
less there Is a break in the cold weather
very soon. The British tank steamer Rus
sian Prince arrived here a week ago yester-
day from Havana with 0.000 gallons of
mo'1sses, and ever since she has been tied
up at a dock awaiting a spell of warm
weather. The severe cold has CONCEALED the
Russian Princes cargo to such an extent
that the pumps are unable to work it out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Victim Of Wreck Dies.

NEW YORK. March s.-Miss Sarah Mer-
rift of Pleasantville, N. Y. died In q hos
pital today from injuries sustained in the
wreck of the New York Central Brewster's
express at Woodlawn road bridge on the
night OF February 10. Miss Merritt's death
was the twenty-fourth to result from the
wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Government Wins a Victory.

BERLIN, March S.-The government won
its first victory In the new reichstag today.
when that body by a large majority passed
the second reading of the supplementary ap-
propriati ton bill for German Southwest At
RIGA and also the appropriation for begin
ming the work of the railroad from Kubub
to keetmanshoop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SUNBURY, Ohio. March 8-Coi. A. w.
Lawson, who organized and commanded
the Sd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the first
Ohio regiment mustered into. the service OF
the United States and the first to be sent
to the front. died here this morning at the
age Of eighty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Jockey Club Cases Go Over to April

Jockey Club Cases Go Over to April.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, March S.-After hear
ing arguments of counsel in case Of the
state Of Maryland against the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania Railroad Company yes
terday the Maryland court of appeals ad-
journed for the January term until the
April term. which will begin on Tuesday,
April 2. The court was able to adjourn at
this time as 1t was decided to carry over
until the April term the cases against the
Maryland Jockey Club, which involve the
right of the club to sell intoxicants. There
are six Of euch cases. all against the same
defendant, and each record contains six ap-
pealS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Brakeman Killed at Cherry Run.

Spec1aI Dhpatch 70 ne Star.
HAGERSToWN. Nd. March R-John
Long of Sandy Hook, this county. a brake
man on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
was killed by a freight train at Cherry
Run. He had gone back to flag another
train and Swing to the heavy gale blowing
at the time he did not hear the approach
Of an eastbound freight Long was twenty
five years old and was a brother of Mrs.
Charles e. Cline, who was killed BY q shock
from telephone receiver during an cleo
trical storm last August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Lord Curzon Declines.

Special Cabiegram to The Star.
LONDON. March S--Both Lord Curzon,
formerly viceroy Of India. and Lord Miner.
formerly lord high commissioner Of South
Africa, have been mentioned in connection
with the Craftsmanship of the new London
county council. Both have now intimated
that they cannot accept the position. Lord
Curzon gives as a reason for declining that
he does not think his health would stand
the strain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Attentions to Mrs. Tower.

BERLIN. March S.-Emperor William car
ried a bouquet of roses and llacs to the
American embassy last night and presented
it to Mrs. Tower. wife of the ambassador.
His majesty also asked to see Mr.. and Mrs.
Towers two little daughters, gave tnem
a lot Of toys and talked with them for some
time about their dogs and games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
HUGH o,Brian's Appointment.

Mr. Hugh OBrian Of Michigan has been
appointed United States marshal for the
United States court. in China in place Of
Oryille Leonard, also Of Michigan. resigned
The reason for Marshal Leonards resigna-
ton was the alleged inadequacy OF the
salary attached to the Offices 900 per an
mum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Jean Bart Total Wreck.

LAS PALMAS. Canary Islands. March s.
Owing to continuation of the gales the
French cruiser Jean Bart, which went
ashore on the northwest coast Of Africa
February u, will prove a total loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Timers Return to Work.

NORFOLK, Va. March s.-The timers
employed on the buildings under course Of
construction on the jamestown exposition
grounds. who struck demanding an increase
In pay Of from ~ to $3.50 per day. all re-.
turned to work today, their demands hav-
ing been met In full.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Seven Passengers Hurt.

ST. LOUIS. March s--Seven passengers
were seriously injured and a number of
others were bruised and cut in a collision
between two street cars today on Cherokee
street. The accident occurred by a north
bound car jumping the track and striking
a southbound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

NEW YORK. March S.-Regarding re-
ports that w. B. Corey intended to resign
as president Of the United States Steel Cor
poration on June 1, Mr.. Corey said today:
you may say for me that there Ii not
one word OF truth In this rumor.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Emperor Bestows Title.

. BERLIN, March g. Emperor William to-
day bestowed on Prof. Ernst HaeckeI,
founder of the association for the propaga-
ton of ethical atheism the title of exf
cehency. in honor of his golden jubilee as
a doctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Robbed Homes and Burned Them.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-. March Safer rob-
bing the fine summer homes Of John Cowles
Of Chicago and w. b. Pratt OF Elkhart,
Ind. located on the lake shore drive south
of the city, burglars last night set them
atire and both were destroyed. The loss is
q bout $4,000.