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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
GLOVER ONCE MORE
ESCAPES EXECUTION
BY Associated Press.

Augusta. Ga. May 15.-Arthur
Glover, who was convicted of the
murder of Naude Dean. and who ere
ated a sensation when for the tenth
time the court sentenced him to be
hanged by eXclaiming. III be
damned if I'll be hanged. and who
tried 10 borrow pistol with which
10 kill the judge. escaped execution
May oath. hearing on motion for new
trial having been set for June 10.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
BY Associated Press.

Mexico City, May 15.-While off
cialdom maintains an attitude of is-
norance relative to the preparations
for revolution against the regime of
President Cabrera, of Guatemala. it is
learned from good authority that the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
STAGE COACH BURNS
IN DEATH VALLEY
a., Associates Press.

Los Angeles, May 15.-Fire. pre-
sumably originating from a cigar
which Ed Love. the driver, was smok-
ing. consumed the stage. fifteen thou
sand dollars in bills, and thirteen dol
lars in registered mail near Ash
Meadows. Death Valley, Sunday
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
SHOT FROM AMBUSH
FATALLY WOUNDED

Beaumont. Tex, May I5.-While re-
turning from the funeral of his
brother, who was stabbed to death at
Village Mills, Sunday night. Lee
Weatherford was shot from ambush
and fatally wounded
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
METHODIST
CONFERENCE
ASHV|LLE, 1910
Special Committee Announ-
ces Meeting Place of
Great Gathering.
BY Associated Press.

Nashvilie, May l3.-The northern
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, will be held at Ashe
Vile. y. C.. in 1910, WIS the decision
reached today by a special committee
appointed to designate the meeting
place by the last general conference.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
HUMMEL MUST
SERVE TIME
5Y Associated Press.

New York. May 15.-Chief Justice
Cullen, of the court of appeals, in de-
nying the application of Il certificate
of reasonable doubt of Abe Hummel,
the lawyer convicted of conspiracy in
the Dodge Morse divorce case, ordered
that Hummel begin to serve his SEN
tence Sunday. His counsel will APP
peal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
PEOPLE TERROIZED
BY EARTHQUAKES
BY Associated Press.

Chilpancingo. Mex. May 15.-An
earthquake early to-day, of longer du-
ration than that of April IA, caused
several houses TO collapse. but no
casualties occurred because the peO-
pie. remaining terrorized, have not en-
tered their houses since the first
shock. All business is suspended.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
4 Federation of Central
American States planned

aim OF the revolutioniSts is even
greater than CabTeTaS overthrow
having in view the ultimate federation
of the Central American states. II
was learned to-day that the lower part
of Mexico is infested with Cabrera's
spies securing information
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
ia CARS OPERATED
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Rv Associated Press.

San Francisco, May 15.-One hun
dred and fourteen cars were operated
on seven lines in the city this morn
ing. a.sN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16
RUFF PLEADS GUILTY. BUT
SAYS HE IS NOT GUILTY
San Francisco Extortionist
Unable Longer to Bear
Mental and Physi-
cal Strain.

SAYS HE WILL DO ALL IN HIS
POWER TO OVERTHROW SYS-
TEN WHICH MADE POSSIBLE
THE TERRIBLE CORRUPTION
OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
CAREER WILL BE ONE OF IN
TEGRITY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-16

Continued on Page Two.I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
CHORUS GIRL REJECTS
MEXIGAN'S MILLIONS

NEW YORK. Sept. 12.-Many young
women have made sacrifices for a career
before The footlights, and Miss mex
Skinner has added her contribution to
the already long list. She has refused 70
become the mistress of 1000 acres OF
sugar plantation in Mexico and incident
ally the name OF Mrs. Jaurez L.onti.
Lcnti. who IS a reputed millionaire
sugar and cattle raiser in Mexico, met
Miss Skinner in Chicago, where she was
playing IN the company OF De Wolf
Hopper. and became an ardent wooer.
He Travelled 70 the cities the company
played in after Chicago. and finally OBJ
tained the promise Of The young woman
10 give him an answer in six months
whether she would become MS wife
LOntI went 10 Mexico and Miss Skin
ner came 10 New York. w A. Brady
heard her sing, saw her act and Of
fered her an engagement in Way
Down East" She signed il. and wher
Lonu came to the city for his answer
last week IL was NO"
The Mexican sutton. who had beer
staying at the Hotel Gotham, departed
alone for his home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
FORBES ROBERTSON
CANCELS ALL DATES
English Actor Forced to
Abandon American Trip
This Season.

Following the cable dispatch in The
Times yesterday, announcing the seri-
Gus illness Of Forbes Robertson, comes
the definite information today that the
English actor viii be unable 10 appear
in America this season. as he had ex-
pected.
Mr.. Robertson and Miss Elliott were
TO have returned to this country late
this autumn under the management Of
Klaw & Granger. but the English actor
has sent them word that his illness will
prevent him coming TO America. Book
ings for his tour were Cancelled some
time ago, but il was thought he might
recover and change his mind about
coming TO the United States this winter.
Miss Forbes Robertson, a niece of the
English star. who arrived in New York
yesterday from England on tae Mesaba,
said that her uncle is still very I'll in
London, and that his condition Is such
there is no likelihood of him being able
to come TO the United States this sea-
son. much to his regret
Miss Robertson said that Miss Elliott
would not think of coming without her
husband. and that she would wait until
Robertson comes TO New York to play
here this winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
COL. R. /. FLEMING
FUNERAL FRIDAY

Funeral services for Col Robert /.
Fleming viii be held at 8 O'Clock tomor-
row afternoon from the summer home
OF the family, Oak View. The Rev.
George c. +. Bratenahl, rector OF St.
Adams Church, viii oncIate. and burial
Will be made in Rock Greek. The hon
orary pallbearers viii be B, II. Warner,
Gen. J. d. Richardson, DR.. Charles W.
Richardson, W. J. Father, James b.
Henderson, and Thomas NJ Gale. Rep
.resentatives Of the Scottish Rite Masons
ana the Confederate Veterans Ass0-
citation, Of which Colonel Fleming was
a member, will attend the services.
Colonel Fleming died yesterday morn
ing in the country home OF the family,
the former home of President Cleveland
His death was due 10 Brights disease,
from which he had suffered many
months. Colonel Fleming left Washing
ton in the spring for a visit TO the
South ia the hope OF deriving some
benefit, and upon his return TO the city
went at once to his country home.
Colonel Fleming was a native OF
GOochland Va, and served throughout
the civil war. Ia 1861 he came to Wash
ingtOn and had been closely identified
with the city's growth, He was an
architect, and many of the finest build
ings in Washington were put up by him.
I Colonel Fleming is survived by his wife,
a daughter, Mime. COrea, wife OF the
NiCaragIan minister, and one son. Rob
eTJ Y. Fleming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
HOLDS CELEBRATION

The Southeast Citizens Association,
the youngest public body seeking to
promote the betterment of its particular
section in matters Of civic improve
ments. celebrated tire fourth month Of
its existence last night.
The association will publish a semi
monthly paper advocating public i'm
movements in that section Of the city
in particular and the city generally.
The promoters Of the newspaper be-
Heve that publicity through its columns
will be the means Of arousing the cit
liens Of Southeast Washington 10 a
concert of action in improving their
section OF the city.
This association will cooperate with
the East Washington Citizens As
ISOLATION These new members were
elected: John Y. Schmitt Capt. James
A. EIuIhaH. John b. Eberly. L. r. Mill
er. L w. Bauer. Allan Davis, A. J. B.
I.arlin, George P. Bohrer, ]. H. Mat
thews, Thomas 3. Ditcher, George
Hayes, A Z. Powell II. a Callahan,
and Z. P Hazleton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
CAPT. FRANK MCCOY
RETURNS AS AIDE
President Roosevelt, He and
Capt Lee Arrive About
September Is.

Orders were issued at the War De-
partment today for the return to tins
city as a military aide at the White
House Of Capt. Frank r. Mccoy. of the
. bird Cavalry. The orders relieve him
Of the temporary duty at the Yosemite
National Park. to which he was de-
tailed by orders Of the department
June o.
Following the departure from the city
OF the President aud his far lily for
oyster Bay. Captain Mccoy was given
the pleasant assignment of spending
the summer In the Yosemite, as q
change Of scene from his social duties
of the winter season at the Executive
Mansion The captain has been on
duty ut the park with Maj. Harry c.
Benson. and his squadron Of the Four
tenth Cavalry.
His return to the city is expected TO be
simultaneous with that Of the President,
September .. Capt. Fitzhugh Lee. VINO
has been at Fort Sheridan. after com
pleting his march with the Thirteenth
cavalry from Fort Leavenworth to Fort
Sheridan. will reach Washington about
the same time.
since Lieut.. u. S. Grant, Sd. Lieut..
Philip sheridan, and several OF the otner
young officers have been returned 10 Their
regular duties in the army and navy
only four of the ten aids who served al
the White House last season VIII De re-
taiEed.
IN Is stated at the War Department
that Lieutenant Sheridan Was relieved
as White House aide, and returned 70
his regiment TIE Fifth Cavalry which
is now stationed in Arizona, al his own
request. he preferring the life of a sol
der TO that Of a social leader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
CHILD SUICIDES
DUE TO PARENTS
Mania Prevalent A m ong
Youth of Germany and
Russia.

BERLIN, Sept. I2.-Eminent scientists
are conducting an examination into the
cause Of the many suicides among chill
dren. Some have reached conclusions,
but owing TO differences OF opinion, no
means Of checking self-destruction By
children are advanced.
During the last TWO years nearly ZOO
children, mostly between the ages OF
twelve and sixteen years, have killed
themselves. Drowning, hanging, and
poisoning were the most common meth
DDS. IN Russia, also the mania is prev
alent. no less than ss7 cases being re-
corded during a limited period
The ma jority Of scientists agree that
many cases OF suicide result from dis
appointment Of children who arrive al
an age when they are disillusioned ana
face the stern realities OF life. 4 sym
pathetic ear is the only preventive 50
Far suggested. ard this the authorities
cannot provide. The remedy. theTSfores
lies in the families OF the children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
GOTHAM BOND SALE
MAY Be TIED UP

NEW YORK, Sept 12.-Whether there
viii be trouble IN the awarding OF New
Yerk-s new $1,000, 900 bond Issue depends
on Abraham White
If the latter decides he has chance
10 compel the city 10 consider his bid
on the entire Issue he will certainly be
gin suit. City Comptroller thinks nc
such possibility exists.
White would have received under his
bid S15.O0O.O0O of the S2j.000.00o Of fifty
year bonds. and g 500 600 Of the So.0Jo,es
ten-year issue.
Instead Of accompanying his bid with
a certified check for ? PER cent Of the
amount White offered a draft on the
Greater New York Security Company, OF
which he Is president
Comptroller Metz offered II for pay
ment and failed to get his money. the
institution asking for delay. The comp
troller considered this as invalidation OF
White bid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
MRS. LEWIS, FUNERAL

The funeral services for Mrs. Cassan-
dra Lewis, widow of Gen. Joseph II.
Lewis. who died Tuesday at Providence
Hospital, were held last night at the
family residence, l23 South Carolina
avenue southeast, the Rev Father
O'Brien, Of St Peters Church, con-
Quoting the services.
The remains were taken to Frankfort
Ky. She was seventy-siX years old. and
was a conspicuous figure with her hus-
band IN the civil war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Welded IN HASTE.
PAIR SOON REPENT

CHICAGO. Sept. 12-FrieEds OF Mrs.
Ellen Rasmussen futile. sOciety's most
distinguished hOrseWcman, have been
deeply concerned over the announce
ment Of her coming suit for divorce
from her husband, William s, futile,
son Of a wealthy broker. whom she
braved parental wrath 10 wed secretly.
AS the elopment became known
through Miss Rasmussen's appearance
IN the ring. showing her skill on one
OF her favOrite horses, 50 the sepaTa-
ton Of the Economically married pair
vas discovered through her connection
with the Wheaton Fair
When the young woman, still believed
single, a year ago at the Chicago Horse
Show. was thrown from her mount.
TuttIe leaped over the barrier and lift
ed her in his arms Questioned as TO
his extreme solicitude. he replied shortly
that he was her husband. Il was then
learned that the marriage had taken
place twenty months before. and accord
ing to recent light thrown on the matri-
moniaI tansle the parting Of the young
pair came shortly after their hasty
union.
The objections Of the father and
mother of the bride had been well
known. This was the cause of the
first Concealment, and it Is believed
hes figured in the enlargement. Wher
the bride entered for the Wheaton Fair
she used the name of Miss Ellen Ras-
mussen-" This was the frs public
intimation Of trouble. The suit for di-
vorce viii be brought on the grounds
of desertion and incompatib5Iity.
Mrs. futile has twice lowered the
Woman's record for relay racing She
won fourteen out OF twenty races al
st. Paul last year, and has captured
many ribbons at local shows She ar
fects a jockey costume when riding
and is a graceful and easy figure in the
saddle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
SONS BODY KEPT
IN HOUSE FORTNIGHT

WHITE PLAINS, Sept. 12--Because
she could not bear 10 have the body Of
her only son removed TO temporary
grave, pending the completion OF the
family vault, Mrs. Robert B. Ryan, Of
81 Grand street. this village, persuaded
her husband, a retired undertaken, -
have the body embaimed and TO keeI
II al their home till the vault should be
ready 20 receive II.
The BODY. in its cofTin, has been kept
In the -.arior Of the Ryan home since
the embalming on Friday. August 30
mo dav following the young mans
dcath from apopleXy, at the age OF
tyventy-riUe. Mr.. Ryan says that IL
expected the vault 10 be ready any day
hut that If necessary he would keep the
BODY at his home for a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
STEAMER MANCHESTER
TO GIVE POTOMAC TRIP

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:3o O'Clock
the steamer Charles Manchester will
make another of those delightful forty
mile sails down the Potomac and re
turn, thus giving those who 90 a con-
tinuous river ride Of eighty miles. The
ing and returning. Meals a Ia carte
about $50 p. N.
Stops viii be made at Alexandra 60
ing an dreturning- Meals a Ia carte
will be strved in dining room during the
entire trip Lunches ahc refreshments
can also he had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
CANAL COST GOVERNMENT
S84,44e,000 TO DECEMBER

According to a statement OF the
audited expenses made Up to December
q, 1906 the cost OF the Panama Canal
70 this Government has been $S4.44S,o 900.
The largest itela Of this expense was
the 100000 paid the French govern
ment for the franchise. with $780, for
material and supplies. General admins
tration cost 81. l24. 226: government and
sanitation, $z.3S1. 0S9i construction and
engineering. $. az. 554; all other expenses;
rolling s -ock, machinery Dulldingss anu
water y forks, s1Z.136.S $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
GERMAN RAILROADS
WILL TRY ELECTRICITY

BERLIN. Sept. 12.-Preparations are
being made 70 electrify all German rail-
WAYS. making Germany lead the world
in this respect. The start will be made
in Bavaria, where 80 miles of track
viii be electrified as an experiment.
Herr Mayer, one OF Germany's leading
railway experts, has announced that
the electriication OF lines from Berlin
10 Hamburg is contemplated as the i'm
mediate preliminary to completely rele-
eating stesm locomotives TO the scrap
heap II the Bavarlsn experiment proved
successful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Suggest Distinctive Title
To Give Sixteenth Street;
Interest in the Idea Grows
Probable Change of Popular Thoroughfare Name
Widely Discussed in Washington-The Sunday
Times VIII Receive All Suggestions.

Additional interest in the probable
change in name OF Sixteenth street
northwest, has been aroused b. the pub
Iication in The Times Of a list Of names
suggested at various periods by citizens
Of Washington, and The Sunday Times
viii receive any additional suggestions
relative TO this that TIRE public Or others
may cure TO make.
The Commissioners of the District
have been deeply interested in the ques-
ton and since Congress took up the
matter last session thay have been ac-
tive in considering the best way 70 dis
pose Of the question.
Needs Better Name.
sixteenth street is one of the most
fashionable drives in the city and leads
directly past the White House, Wis
stors to Washington are always sur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
MRS. BATONYI MOVES
CARRIAGES TO FATHERS

NEWPORT. r J., Sept Ie-Mrs.
Aurel Batonyl has moved some Of her
carriages TO the stables o. E1mcourt.
the villa Of her father. Frank Work.
which she occupied each season before
her marriage. This is thought by her
friends here significant. in view Of the
report that she and her husabnd have
separated. and that she and her father
have become recOnciled.
Mrs. Batonyi is still preserving strict
silence in regard 20 the report OF her
separation. She declines to discuss the
matter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
INTO FIRE
TO SAVE BILLY GOAT

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 12.-Througn
the flames that were destroying the one
and one-half story stable OF John Nc
Tamney. OF 2665 East Cabot street, came
the cries OF a fire-singed goat McTaIn-
ney, who was standing in front Of the
building at the time. plunged in after
the animal. and after much tugglng and
pulling Billy was gotten outside.
The building Is said by the police 20
have been set on fire by three boys who
were playing in il shortly before the
fire broke out. The loss IS about 500.
There were no horses in the stable at
the time Of the fire. The goat was a
pet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
NOTED HORSEWOAANI
KILLED IN RUNAWAY

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept. l2.-Niss
Judith Morton. a society leader mere,
noted horsewoman, and well known in
Washington, was killed by a fan from
a runaway horse here today.
She made her viii the day before her
death and told her mother On leaving
for a ride from which she never re-
turned. that if size cid not return her
viii was made.
Her father, Judge Jere Morton, also
We'll known in Washington, made a
thiTIy-mile race on a special jnterurban
car TO see his daughter, out she died
Just before his arrival.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
ALEXANDRIA RING"
OBJECT OF ATTACK
Younger Business Men Will
Attempt to Change
Politics.
EWell Thornton, of Fairfax,
Defeats Maehen for
Senate.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA. SEPT y

A meeting OF fourteen Of the younger
business men OF Alexandria was held
in this city last evening, when plans
were started for the Organization Of a
club which will have for its purpose
the overthrow of the so-eaIled ring,
which has been dominating politics in
this city for the past few years
IT was decided at the meeting, which
organized The club, TO ask for recruits
Those joining the club viii, it is said,
not be obliged to pledge themselves to
support any particular candidate for Of
fee. but will be Obliged TO do all that
they can to defeat any candidate back
&c by the so-ealled, ring"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
MT. VERNON EASILY REACHED
BY STEAMER MANCHESTER

Mt. Vernon, home and tomb OF Wash
ington. is quickly reached by the large
steel steamer Charles Manchester. which
leaves Seventh street wharf every week
day at 10 a. m and 2:3O p. m: return
and 6;15 p. m.
The delightful sail on the historic PO-
tOmac, viewing the beautiful scenery
along the river, is a revelation to sight
seers and tourists. There Is an elegant
cafe on the steamer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
SCHOONER AND CREW
SAVED FROM THE ROCKS

NEW YORK. Sept. I2.-The schoonE
Miles NJ. Merry, with a crew Of ten
men. which went on the rocks of Spion
l. /, Tuesday, was brought of today
and taken In tow TO this city.
II IS believed she sustained no dam
age other than a slight leak
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Hospital Day.

The management of Luna Park mas
designated next Saturday as Alexandria
Hospital Day. The management has
made liberal concessions TO the Alexan-
dria Hospital management, and II is eX-
pscted that q large crowd from this city
will visit the resort that day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Corporation Court.

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding today. the following
cases were IN progress:
Commonwealth VS.. Charles Michael
indicted for arson.
Commonwealth VS.. fannie Trigger, in
dicted for assault and battery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
ACCOUNTING For 1T.

No" said the stubborn man, no
body can alter my regard for Jiggins.
He's a man you don't meet every day"
Y admit that" replied Markley, ''but
I attribute it 10 the fact that I loaned
him SO several months ago" Catholic
Standard and Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Thornton Wins.

Later returns from the election held
in this senatorial district, last Tuesday,
indicate that r. Ewen Thornton, OF
Fairfax county, defeated Lewis II. MI
chen, Of this city. for the State senate
BIZ ninety-one plurality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12
Police Court.

In the police court, Justice Harry s.
Cation presiding, the following case was
disposed Of this morning:
J. F. Wilson, charged with assaulting
L. A. Brown, forfeited $ collateral
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-12

NNNT y q u -II-
birth Of our child
and I had TO raise
the baby on aTti-
fetal foods. Six
months after birth
she broke out ard
I had two doctors
in atten d a n c Q.
There was not a
particle Of skin left