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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
CoWHIDED THE DOCTOR.
Sensation at ovett, Mass, Over AL.
legged Scandalous Remarks.

nPc'iai blspal'h 10 Inc star.
OVETT, Miss, June lI-with blood
streaming down his face and shoulders DIR.
j. l.. Melvin, a prominent physician, fed
madly through the streets here yesterday
pursued by Miss Matte Deaton, who, armed
with pistol and a buggy whip, cowhided
the fleeing doctor until weak from loss of
blood he fell exhausted inside the doors OF
his own drug store.
Miss Deaton, a handsome brunette twen-
ty-two years old and OF massive propor-
lions. did the job with her sleeves rolled up.
Standing watch at the place of refuge Of
her victim, she turned to the gaping crowd
and said: That miserable man dared re-
fleet on the character of myself and family.
When l heard the report that scandal had
been attached to our name / decided to
punish the author OF the false stories"
DR.. Frank Deaton the girls father. arm
ed with a shotgun. came running to his
daughters aid; but she did not require Il.
Her brother, too, arrived later with a pistol
in his hands. To both of them Miss Deaton
stated that she had accomplished her pur-
pose, and casting aside her frayed whip
and thrusting her pistol in the folds OF
her dress. calmly walked home with her
relatives. DIR. Melvin denies that he cir
culated rumors concerning the Deaton fam
lily. Both DIR. Deaton and DR.. Melvin are
practicing physicians here, and spirited
rivalry had sprung up in their profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
BEVERIDGE KEEPS MUM
DECLINES TO TALK POLITICS.
SAW PRESIDENT LAST NIGHT.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OYSTER BAY. N. Y, June l7.-Senator
Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana left Oys-
ter Fay this morning. He said he was
going to New York. When asked If he
contemplated leaving on a trip abroad
next Tuesday he replied that he did not
know. whether he would or not. The
announcement has been made from Chi
cago that Senator Beveridge is engaged
to marry Miss Katherine Eddy. who Is
now abroad. and that he Is shortly to
Join her. Senator Beveridge said, in
regard to the published reports, that he
is engaged. but that no one with any
authority or knowledge had given out
the report, and that he must decline to
discuss it,
Senator Beveridge spent. last night at
the home of an old friend. J. H. Pears.
who lives at Oyster Bay. The senator
went up to Sycamore Hill to see the
President. and In answer to a Query re-
garding the visit said: 81 always make
1T point to see the President when I am
on my vacation 1 talked with him for
two hours and half about various
topics, but on nothing of public interest.
1 did not discuss child labor with him"
When asked what he thought of the
talk of Fairbanks as a presidential can
d1date he refused to discuss IT. Nor
would he say what he thought of Taft
ALL, he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
BALLooNISTS FILE REPORT.
Army Officer Gives Details Of Flight to
HARRISBURG

Capt c. D. Chandler of the Signal Corps
has submitted to the chief signal officer of
the army brief report of his voyage in the
army balloon which he made with two
other persons on June 4th. from this city to
Harrisburg. Pa. The report was favorable,
and. as heretofore stated. the balloon was
accepted by the War Department The sig
nal office may take up the matter Of pur-
chase OF additional balloons In the autumn.
The report shows that the general direc-
ton of the voyage to Harrisburg was al
most due north, with the speed much
greater at low attitudes. The partly cloudy
condition Of the weather was responsible for
expansion and contraction Of the gas, so
that even attitudes could not be maintained
An observation taken at o'clock In the
AFTERNOON indicated an approximate speed
or th'rty-hve miles an hour The total dis
lance Travelled was 1888 miles. the start be-
ing made at l Is pm. with an entire weight
OF 2.4o2 pounds. and the landing being ef-
1ected at 5:45 in the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
LOCAL LABOR SITUATION.
No Change Noted Today Meeting
This Evening.

No change was noted today In the local
labor situation. At the headquarters OF or.
ganized labor, 9th and G streets. a number
OF mechanics gathered and discussed ats
fairs. At 10 o'clock three business agents.
Foley of the plumbers. Lewis of the paint.
ers and Gilmore of the carpenters-held q
short conference at headquarters. Mr. Gill;
more stated that nothing OF any moment
to the local situation was discussed. lilo
was asked regarding the statement that a
number of non-union mechanics arrived In
the city today and were employed by build
ers The reply was that all the carpenters
VINO come from jamestown will probably
apply at headquarters for local cards MIR.
gilmore pointed 10 the fact that the labor
employed on the exposition was without ex-
ceptton union. and secuted the idea that
non-union men could be imported here from
the jamestown section
AT meeting of Che Central Labor Union
this evening at Typographical Temple II Is
expected that the matter Of the importa.
ton of non union mechanics by the master
builders will be discussed. According to
statements made by several OF the leaders
recently, II Is expected that the Building
Trades Mechanics Council and the central
body Will unite in opposition to the i'm
portation and devise measures to combat
the efforts OF the employers to procure
non-union workmen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
TEASURY WILL APPEAL.
Dissatisfied With Decision in Famous
Leeds Pearl Case.

The. Treasury Department will prob
ably appeal from a decision just handed
down by the board of general appraisers
in New York in relation to the noted
pearls bought by William B. Leeds. the
tinplate magnate. If an appeal Is taken
the case will undoubtedly go to the
United States Supreme Court. and the
fight will be further prolonged.
In 1904 Mr.. Leeds asked Bernard Cit
roen, New York dealer. to procure GER
tain pearls for him, which. it is supposed,
he intended to give his wife. MIR. Citroen
bought abroad thirty-seven large pearls,
which cost $220.OOO. When they arrived
in New York the customs people de-
manded that they should be taxed 20
per cent adyalorem. which would have
cost Mr.. Leeds $4,000 in duties Mr..
Citroen declined to pay this. claiming
that the pearls were drilled" and, un-
der the Dingley law. should Pay only
10 per cent. which would make the GUS
toms taxes $4,000.
The matter has hung fire a long time,
and not finally passed upon Until q
few days ago. when the. contention of
Mr.. Citroen was upheld by the board of
general appraisers. This decision saves
$4,000 which government officials be-
lieve the tinplate ma gnate should pay.
1t is understood that Mr.. Leeds bought
the pearls for a necklace for his wife
and that he will now have it made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
CALLS STORY IMPROBABLE.
Alleged Suit for Millions Against
Estate of Late J. n. Smith.

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE report re-
Gently published that Mrs. Simon Dufreche
Of New Orleans Is about to bring suit
against the estate of the late j. Henry
Smith for more than 5000, OGO. on the
ground that she is Mr.. Smiths daughter
by former marriage. was said today by
Herman 8. Leroy. counsel for the Smith
estate. to be extremely improbable Ac-
cording to the published story. Mrs. Du-
freche.s mother was Ellen Gargen, and was
married in 1866.
At this time, Mr.. Leroy declares, J.
Henry Smith was boy of twelve years. at
tending school in England. Mr.. Smith
returned to this country In 1876" said MIR
Leroy, land he never had an entangle-
ment with a woman in his life. Mr. Smith 8
widow knew him for twenty-five years be-
fore they were married, and she never
heard of this other woman
Mr.. Leroy added that If any such suit is
brought it will have to be Brought against
the Mason family, the $2J.GO0,0OO dis
posed of by Mr.. Smiths will has been
divided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
M1ssoURI's NEW RAILWAY RATE
Attorney General Hadley's Comment
on Arrest Of Ticket Agent.

KANSAS CITY, June II. Herbert 8.
Hadley, attorney general Of Missouri. when
told of the arrest at Paris. Mo-, Of a Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas railway agent by
the prosecutor of that county on charge
Of violating the two-cent passenger fare
law in refusing to sell ticket at the two
cent rate. said today:
There has been no general agreement
among the county attorneys to proceed in
this way that know of. 1 am certain no
such advice has been given from our office,
but such cases may be expected"
rs not this county attorney in contempt
Of court in instituting such an action?' he
was asked.
Il don't think So" the attorney general
said Il believe he acted within his rights. -
Mr. Hadley. as well as the railway coun-
sci Interested remained in Kansas over
Sunday to hear the decision of Judge Smith
Mcpherson of the United States district
court. promised for this afternoon in the
suit of the eighteen railways who ask that
the federal court enioin the state from en-
forcing the two-cent and the maximum
freight laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
MODIFIES RATE LAW
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITS
SION ISSUES IMPORTANT ORDER.

An order has been issued by the inter-
state commerce commission regarding the
posting of the tariffs of railroads which
Is important to every railroad ana ship
per In the country.
Under the new rate law it Is required
that copies of the traits shall be posted
In two conspicuous places in every rail-
road station. In order that they may be
inspected conveniently by the public The
law also provides that the Interstate
commerce commission may modify these
requirements by a general order.
After careful consideration, the commits
sion realized the impracticability of a COM
pliance on the part of the railroads with
the precise terms of the law. and decision
was reached to modify the provision to
some extent. The modification. 1t was real
lied, must not amount to notification.
To Be Given Trial.
1t Is practically impossible to deal eff
GENTLY with the question by a general or
der applicable to all carriers. The COM
mission has therefore decided to give a fair
trial to the plan outlined in an order issued
today. In doing this the commission de-
ponds upon the honor and good faith of each
official to whom the duty of carrying out
the order may be assigned, and expects that
every doubt will be resolved in favor of the
spirit of the law.
II the plan fails to prove satisfactory In
any instance because Of failure to so treat
and deal with 1t, the only alternative will
be literal compliance with the terms of the
act.
The intention Is to require that at points
at which all tariffs are not posted a COM
plete file of that carriers tariffs shall be
kept In charge and custody Of the agent.
and that notices shall be posted in two con-
splcuous and public places in every station,
warehouse, or officer at such point that (a)
the rate schedules of this company which
contain rates applying to or from this sta
ton are here posted.
Additional schedules are on file with
the agent. and can be inspected on re-
quest" on CO. 1.-The rate schedules of this
company are on file with the agent, and
can be inspected upon request"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Gen. Harries a Special Policeman.

The rolls of the local police force received
today the name of Gen. George Ii. Harries,
vice president OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. who was added to
the list of special policemen. The general
will not, however. sever his connections
with the militia and his various other bust
ness enterprises to patrol a beat and
otherwise maintain law and order. but will
continue In the capacities named. BY order
of the Commissioners he is commissioned a
special officer and is invested with police
authority, is to be given a badge and be
permitted to carry revolver.
Mosby Williams who has been a special
policeman and additional private of the po-
lice force. doing duty in the vicinity OF 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue for num-
Der of years and whose commission expired
last Saturday has been recommissioned by
the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Bishop Off for Special Tour of orien,

PHILADELPHIA. June T.-Rt Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smith. coadjutor bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of
Pennsylvania left here today for e. two
months trip to China and Japan. where, in
the capacity of special representative of
the New York board of foreign and domes-
tic missions of the church. he will make q
thorough investigation Of mission work.
ReysH, w. Wells of Wilmington, Del. will,
be with him in the orient as his private
chaplain. short trip to the Philippines
probably will be made before the bishop
returns home
1t is the intention of Bishop futile of Mis-
souri,. presiding bishop of the church. that
upon his return Bishop Mackay-Smith shall
act in advisory capacity to the board of
foreign missions in the conduct of the mis-
sionary campaigns in the two countries he
will have visited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
PLANNING FOR PEACE
Some Handicaps to the Work
at The Hague.
DEPRESSING UTTERANCES
Nelidof's Speech and the Dissolution
of the DLma.
SMALL HoNoRs FOR AMERICANS
They Are Asking Little, Preferring
to Seek Recognition for the
Latin-Americans.
DEPRESSING UTTERANCES
SMALL HONoRs FOR AMERICANS

THE HAGUE, June 17.-Although the pa
cificists still insist that the question of
the limitation of ornaments must be raised
In some form before the adjournment of
the peace conference the last chance of any
government coming forward to openly pro-
pose the discussion disappeared with the
knowledge that the government of the
United States considered that the initiative
belonged to Europe and not to America
M. Nelidoffs depressing utterances at the
opening of the conference, coupled with the
unfortunate dissolution of the duma at the
very moment the conference had assembled,
have produced many expressions of regret
that President Roosevelt yielded the initia-
tive of the second conference to Emperor
Nicholas.
Had the Keynote Been Different.
The correspondent of the Associated Press
has heard dozens of delegates specializing
or the difference in effect which would have
been produced had the keynote been sound
ed by a country inspired by democratic
tendencies. AS matters now stand neither
England nor any of her continental friends
are ready to move lest the mere suggestion
of debating the question of the limitation
of ornaments inject a spirit OF dscord
which would endanger the useful work
ference under circumstances which would
postpone another conference indefinitely
Grimly, somewhat disconsolately there
fore. the preparations for the real work
are proceeding. The interim between now
and Wednesday will be occupied with con-
ers regarding the program for organization
and the appointment of committees
Americans Ask Little.
The American delegation is not asking
much for itself in the way of honors, pre-
ferring to seek recognition for the Latin
American countries which are entering the
conference under its auspices. In addition.
to the three committees of the last confer
ence. namely. military. naval and arbitra-
ton. three others probably will be created;
first, the rights and duties of neutralS. sec
ond. the immunity Of private property at
sea: third. the Drago doctrine.
Plans of Americans.
The countries favoring discussion Of the
question of the limitation of ornaments
originally planned to propose the appoint
ment of a committee on limitation of arma-
ments, or disarmament. but this naturally
has now been abandoned Should there be
any objection to the committee on the
Drago doctrine Joseph II. Choate. head of
the American delegation. may formally
move on Wednesday presentation OF this
subject. together with a proposition aimed
to strengthen the personnel of The Hague
tribunal, the two principal matters which
the United States will press. The Drago
doctrine, however, will be presented In mod
flied form and an effort will be made to dis
ISOLATE the principle from the name under
which it heretofore has been known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
NOT READY FOR WOMEN.
Phoebe w. Couzins Says Suffrage for
Sex Is a Failure.

CHICAGO June IA dispatch to the
Record-Herald from st. Louis, No, says:
Phoebe w. Couzins. the first woman
United States marshal this country ever
had for many years one of the most ardent
advocates of equal rights for women and a
prominent figure at every woman's rights
convention in the early days of the move
ment. declared last night that suffrage for
her sex has been a failure. She expressed
the belief that the country is not ready for
women's votes. and will not be for some
time to come.
Miss Couzins declared that the suffra gists
were on the wrong track.
In demanding prohibition for the District
of Columbia, Miss Couzns said. the women
again were wrong. She said prohibition
does not necessarily prohibit. and that II
would be absurd to establish such a law
for the District of Columbia, where for
eign diplomats. who are used to their beer
and toddy, congregate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Duke Of the Abruzzi in Boston.

BOSTON. June 1.-THE Duke Of the
Abruzzi, the italian admiral and explorer.
who is In this city for a ten days visit.
found a strenuous day mapped out for
him today. and. refreshed after a day Of
rest yesterday. called at the state house to
pay his respects to Gov. Guild. The duke
was accompanied by Baron Tosti. the Ital-
Ian consul in this city. and after short
stay returned to his flagship, the Varese.
which is stationed at the navy yard. and
received Gov. Guilds return visit, later
rendering the governor and his stan a re-
ception on the Varese. After the de-
parture OF the governor the duke prepared
to accompany Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Ander-
son and Mrs George Won L. Meyer. wife
of the postmaster general to the races at
the country club. The duke. after tho
races planned to pay his respects to Adj
miral Snow at the navy yard. and later to
receive the admirars return visit on the
Varese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Admitted to Naval Academy.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. June 1.-THE largest
number of candidates that have been ad-
mitted to the Naval Academy this year was
sworn in as midshipmen this morning. twen-
ty-one being admitted They are as follows:
Jonathan W. Anderson. Chattanooga.
Tenn; Bernard H. Bier, Wells. Mimi; Har-
old G. Douglas, National Park Bank, N. Y;
John F. Bailey. Yonkers. N. Y; Charles D..
Hbbard. Mortified, Mimi; John B. Dixie,
jr.. Lost Cabin. Wyo.: Frank B. Lowry,
Cresco. Iowa: Joseph l.. Nulson, Pocatello,
Idaho; John A, Cook. Chicago, ILL.,: Harry
w. Rinner. Jersey City. N. j.: Roger w.
Spencer, Duluth Mimi: Arthur M. Tschirdi.
Dubuque. Iowa; Norman Scott ST. Louis,
Mo-; Louis Aronstam, Brooklyn. N. Y; AL
fred G. Zimmerman. Newark. N. j.. Ralph
G. Risley. West Hartford. Conn; William
J. Butler. Worcester. Mass: Ole o. Hagen,
Crookston. Mimi: Franz B. Melendy, An
COLA, Ind, and Bert NJ. Snyder. Chelsea,
Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
DENTIST GUY ON TRIAL.
Far Rockaway Man Charged With
Numbering His Wife.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK. June H.-Dr. Samuel s
Guy. the Far Rockaway dentist. was placed
on trial In the criminal branch of the
supreme court at Flushing. L. l.. today on
the charge of having murdered his wife at
their home in April last. Justice Jaycox
presided and a special panel Of l51 names
had been drawn from which to select a
jury The prisoner is defended by Former
District Attorney Gregg. and District At
torney DARN is conducting the prosecution.
DR.. Guy, who for four years was coroner
before /" o'clock. He appeared cool and
composed, and chatted with his lawyer
while waiting for the case to be called
Mr.. Guy. who for four years was coroner
of Queens borough. is accused of having
shot and killed his Wife Lillian NJ. Guy.
In the dining room OF their home at Mott
avenue and Sheridan boulevard Far Rock
away. about q O'Clock in the evening of
April s last. Annie Hansen. a Norwegian
servant. employed by DIR. Guy. is expected
to be an important witness for the prose
cuton.
Dr. Guy and his wife lived In the old B. B.
Mott mansion. which is part OF the Mott
estate. inherited by Mrs. Guy. The dentist
had his Office In the house. On the day of
the shooting DIR. Guy is said to have been
drinking, and when he came home a little
before o'clock on the day of the tragedy
he was in lively spirits The story told by
Annie Hansen. after the shooting. was that
when DR.. Guy entered the house he went
Into the kitchen and began to annoy her.
and that his wife interfered, and made him
return to the dining room~with her. The
dentist returned to the kitchen. however.
and again began to tease the servant. and
his wife again compelled him to return to
the dining room.
The Hansen girls story was that just as
the door was being closed on the dentist
and his wife. she saw Mrs. Guy slap her
husband on the cheek with the palm OF
her hand. The door closed behind them
and about minute later. the servant said
there came the reports of two shots fired
In quick succe ssion. Accordingly. If the
Hansen girls story is correct. the DENTS,
had had time to go to his office. get his
revolver and return to the dining room ir
the minute that elapsed between his being
slapped by his wife and the firing of the
revolver.
The girl opened the dining room door
and saw Mrs. Guy lying on the floor. II
was found afterward that she had beer
shot twice near the heart The Hansen cir
shut the door and ran from the house by
way of a rear door. When she got outside
she saw Dr. Guy in the act of passing
Policemen Alfred Barry and Louis Naus.
baum at the gate. They had heard the
shots, but were not sure whence the sound
had come. They asked the dentist IL any
thing had happened and he answered in
the negative. adding that he was going
To get a cigar. He was pulling on his over
coat as he reached the gate and did not ap-
pear excited. The policemen would have lie,
him pass had 1t not been for the warning
cry of the servant. On hearing from her
what had happened they arrested the den
tist and locked him up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
INVASION OF SALVADOR.
Prisoners Say Nicaraguan Military
officials Furnished Arms

Senior Mejia. the minister from Salvador
has received from his government q dis
patch telling something about the expedi-
ton recently sent against Acajutla Saliva
oor' and which it has been reported was
armed and equipped by direction of Presi-
dent Aeiaya of Nicaragua. 1t is practically
as follows: "
Prisoners taken from the Momotombo
expedition to Acajutla have confessed that
the movement was officially organized by
the military authorities of Managua, Mica
ragua Among the men composing the in
vadins force were 100 Nicaraguan conyicts
taken from the penitentiary. Arms and
ammunition were furnished at the same
headquarters in broad daylight
The commander of the steamer ia Julian
Yrias, formerly secretary Of the interior of
Nicaragua. 1t was learned today that the
steamer Momotombo is anchored In the
Gulf Of Fonseca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Pleasure Party Run Down.

CAMDEN. N. j.. June 17.-Petro Marcello.
twelve years old, was killed and six persons
were injured at the city line last night.
when an Atlantic City express train on the
West. Jersey and Seashore railroad struck
and demolished a wagon filled with mem
bers Of the Sylvanic Social of Philadelphia,
returning from an outing at Oaklyn.
Marcello was instantly killed and John
Ashley. John Ashley. jr., John Gaunt. Miles
Burke. William Benin and Benjamin Mar
cello were seriously injured. All are suffer
ing from Commissions and decorations of the
head and body.
The accident It Is said, was due to the
absence of a flagman at the crossing