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The Washington times., 1907-05-27
IRON EXPORT TRADE
ABOUT $T75.OOO.OOO

Iron and steel exports from the United
States in The fiscal year will aggre-
gate about Sl75.O)0OoO in value, against
So, 600 a decade earlie~ and $4,000 600
two decades earlier. The value Of iron
and steel manufactures exported in the
ten months ending with April reaches
about S15lOOOOOO. and these figures seem
to justify the estimate Of S175,OOO,OO0 as
the value of iron and steel exports for
the fiscal year 1907,
This rapid growth has brought iron
and steel manufactures far in the lead
of any other group Of manufactures in
the export trade Of the United States.
Cotton manufactures were formerly
close second 10 iron and steel, but now
stand fourth in the list Of great groups
of manufactures exported iron and
steel ranking first; copper. second;
wood manufactures. third and cotton
manufactures, fourth
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Died.

Sunday. May 26. in his home.
ll3 Fourth street southeast. JOHN J. CAR
ROLL, in the seventy-third year OF his age.
Funeral services Will be held at o'clock
on Wednesday afternoon. Interment in
Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Carroll had not been in good health
for some months. but his death was unex-
peCted- Mr.. Carroll was prominent in Ma
sonic circles and was a member Of Grand
Chapter. r A NJ He was a native OF
New York and was engaged in the whole
sale grocery business in that CITY at the
outbreak OF the civil war He enlisted IN
the Fifteenth New York Volunteers AT
the close Of the war he came to Wash
ington and entered the Government ser
vice, being a clerk in the Pension Ofice
at the time Of his death. He was a mem
her OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
the Union Veteran Legion, and other mill
iJary organizations. Mr. Carroll IS sur
NiNed by two daughters. Mrs Moses Swan
and Miss Fannie E. Carroll.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF OUT
STANDING BONDS OF THE CAPITAL
TRACTION COMPANY, D. G.
Washington, D. c. May s, -J0I.
Notice is hereby given 10 the holders
OF the outstanding bonds Of The Capt.
tai Traction Company amounting in
thousand dollars $1,000 OF a TOTAL
issue Of one million nve hundred thOus-
and dollars (Sl,5O0, OJO Issued April
2, 1900. payable twenty years after date.
CENTUM PER ANNUM payable semi
annually, and secured by deed OF trust
upon the Roads. Franchises and certain
other property OF the said company to
The National Safe Deposit, Savings and
Trust Company Of the District OF Co
lUrnbia, trustee that the said The Capt.
tai Traction Company hereby exercises
the option reserved TO IL IN the body OF
the said bonds 10 redeem the same at
any time after three years from their
date with accrued interest thereon. and
al the rate OF 500 for each 500 OF Jne
principal OF said bonds.
The said bonds viii be paid on Friday.
the 3lst day Of May 1917. between ito
hours of ~ o clock A. N. and , o. clock
p. NJ, with accrued interest at par, and
az the rate OF sos. for each 500 OF The
principal OF the said bonds, upon their
presentation and surrender, at the prin-
cipal office Of the Company. at the cor
ner OF Thirty-siNth and N streets y. W.
In the City of Washington, d. c., or II
the holder prefer. at the Riggs National
Bank in the said City. Al holders of
said bonds are hereby notified 70 present
the same at said time and at either OF
said places for redemption as aforesaid
Interest Will cease upon said bonds with
the 31st day OF May. 1871, and no in
terest viii be paid thereon thereafter.
BY authority of the Board Of Directors
OF the said Company.
GEORGE T. DUNLOP.
President OF The Capital Traction Com
Pany. my7-25t
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
BRIDE
WITH QUIT NOTICE

PITTSBURG. May with the cold
fOrmality of a landlords Quit notice.
John Hughes, a well-knOwn young So
Ciety man of Mt Washington. notified
his wife, Mrs. Florence r. Hughes 10
quit his parents home. After a very
unpleasant married life. beginning with
a trip 20 Cleveland, Ohio. where they
We're married October ~. 1895. Mrs.
hughes says she received the quit notice
from her husband on July /, 1904.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
BATTER INSTANTLY KILLED,
STRUCK BY PITCHED BALL

BALTIMORE. Nd. 7--- IA tragedy
at the Beginning third inning
ended an exciting bail between
the Relay and Ns clubs al St
Denis William Kiu- was struck over
the heart and almost instantly killed
by a pitched ball just as ne had taken
his place AZ the bat. Mrs. Mary Owens.
his mother-in-law. who has heart dis
ease. is in a critical condition at her
home.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
milk" Bread Is the Bread

that meets every requirement for quality
and purity. Postal or phone an order for
Holmes genuine homemade Milk " Bread
and it will be delivered fresh and clean
from oven to table every day. sc loaf. De-
hcioUs homemade Pies, 2oC. Holmes Bak-
cry, 1st and L SITS. Phones z. 1910 and Is4I.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
HARTMAN ACQUIRES
NEW GULF COAST LINE

GALVESTON. Tex. May 27-work-
ing through the Union Trust Company
Of 81 Louis, E. H. Hartman has ac-
CURED control of the new Gulf Coast
line. and will use II as part OF his Sunset
system in Texas and to connect with
bis Mexican Coast line
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
MRS. CROKER RECONCILED,
GOES TO JOIN HUSBAND?

PARIS, May 2T--It is reported that
Mrs. Richard Croker has become recon
ciled 20 her husband. She is said TO
have disembarkeC at Queenstown 20
Join him.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
LOCAL MENTION.
In Every Loaf of aMaltn Bread

that YOU buy is centered 10 the same high
Gegree ofperfectiOn that purity and whole
sOmeness which stamps IL as the standard.
See that you get SChnCider's. At ErOCers'-
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

Drink Pabst Blue Ribbon,
because it is a clear, pure,
wholesome, delicious and
satisfying beer, rich in .he
matchmaking properties of
Pabst Eight-Day Malt. A
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
CAPT. C. A. CURTIS DEAD
FROM BLOOD POISONING

MADISON, Wis. May 27-Caut.
Charles \. Curtis. L. s A CretiredD.
commandment of the State University
Corps OF Cadets. is dead OF blood poison
ing. Captain Curtis was born in Hail
well Me. in 1850 The body will Inc
taken TO Washington and buried at Ar
lingtOn.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Royal Arcanums to Dance.

A vaudeville entertainment and dance
have been announced by Ouray Council,
Royal Arcanum, for Tuesday night at
Pythian Temple.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

DR.. THOMAS J. JONES, DENTIST,
has removed his Office from ITO Connec-
ucut avenue 10 3l04 y street, George
town. u. &. my22-1t
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned, and Storel
At the very lowest prices. E. P Hinkel &
Co, successors to Thorp Carpet Cleaning
Co.. ass Maine ave. sw. Phone NJ. 2025.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

Developing and Printing, Best Work,
Photo Supplies. Krouse's. 7S7 9Th st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Easy Money" Loans

At the Mercantile Savings Society once.
1905 z street. Lowest rates. Investigate.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

Riding and Driving Horses for Hire.
West End Stables. SOIL 18th st. Phone
NJ 1850
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

DIR. CARLETON VAUGHAN.
Best Dentistry-ReasOna Prices.
lOI2 F Street y. W. Phone Main 2O56.
my2I-tf
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SIAIAds REPAIRS and puts IN order ice
boxes and gas stoves. 1S41 9Th ST nv.
Phone N 1ZS4 X apSO- BOT
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

GENUINE BARGAINS slightly used
machines Domestic. $50, Standard,
$50; latest drop New Home. $780,
latest drop Domestic. $3.50. guaranteed
70 years. All makes repaired and guar
anteeG. SOC. New Singer and Wheeler
& Wilson machines sold soc weekly pay
mCnts Al cash prices. Kramer's, 433
eth st s W. Phone Main SOS. OF drop
postal open nights D. m my24-tf
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Special Notices.

ON SATURDAY. JUNE 1ST, we will
close at y O'Clock for annual inventory.
During June, July. and August al 1
clock on Saturdays. O'Clock other
days. r p. ANDREWS PAPER co.
PAINTS. Japalac. Furniture VarnIsh,
Putty. Roof paint, sL00 a gal; best
made Paints mixed 70 order for all
purposes WEBER'S. s13 Nd. ave. ne
my3-15t-eOd
7. z. CALLAHAN, The Clock Mar.
e 10th St n ". Drop postal and have
your clocks repaired at low rates
my13-30t
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Headquarters for Acetylene Light

aS 18th. c. A MuddIman & Co, 1904 C.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at

Park Hotel Summer Garden. RathskeIler.
y. Y. ave. and 18th 81. +. Endres, Prop
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
ADMITS
BRUTAL MURDER
OF LITTLE GIRL
Covering in Cell, Boy
Suspect ConfeSSeS to
Staying StaffeIdt
Child.

NEW York;, May Eft killed
the poor little girl! 1 don't know
why L did it. Oh, don't know why
/ did it,"
Covering in his cell in the Long
Island city Jail today Henry Becker,
the farm hand, time and again
spoke these words as he reiterated
his confession of the terrible muir
der of little Amelia Staffeldt, in the
dandelion fields near her home at
Elmhurst, !. l.
The youth who presented a figure
Of abiect terror, fearing summary
vengeance. declared that he struck
down the girl while laboring under
the influence of liquor. He repeated
~ begged Cor mercy.
There Was No Other.
"Oh. mister have mercy on met he
begged the captain IN tell you how
1 did II. l was the man-there wasn't
any other Give me a minute, till I
think
II told you before was working for
DR.. Wilson. the dentist. that morning.
spent the money he gave me for beer.
I got a little drunk. and I couldn't walk
very well. / was tired and sleepy. so I
went up to the edge of the field and laid
down TO sleep. 1 woke up when some
whistles blew.
There was a girl walking around in
the field, picking flowers . I looked at
her for a while and tried to speak 70
her, but / couldn't somehow Then 1
looked NO. rognr,
] got up and went. over to her. I said
something, but she wouldn't talk 10 me:
she started TO run away.
Hit Her With Stone.
4 couldn't help what 1 did was
out of my mind. ] picked up a store
and when 1 grabbed her hit here here"
and he illustrated by pointing TO his
own head. at the base of the skull.
she fell down" but she began to get
al right again in moment. I thought
she was going to scream. Then 1 saw
"A silver knife she had thrown down. 7
reached and got il. and stuck IL into
the back of her neck.
started to run then. and 7 went
through a hedge. After that. 7 don't
remember much. only that 1 washed
my hands at pump. and another man
met up with me there"
Identified by Mrs Simonson.
Not only did the weak-brained pris-
oner confess To the crime. but ne was
positively identified by Mrs. Simonson,
when brought face 90 face with her. as
the man who scrubbed blood from his
fingers in her yard.
He explained two other missing links
In the chain of CirCumstantiaI evidence.
As 4 consequence OF yesterdays deVel-
opments. the case is regarded as nearly
closed, except for a formal charge Of
murder against Becker. This will be
done on Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

KANE RUsT-FRooF SCREENS,
CHAMPION METAL WEATHER STRIP
Get our estimate.
7. D. WdYTE. Mgr. <23 Muasey Bldg
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
DR.. E. o. PIGEON Dentist

Office hours: Daily $50 A NJ. TO
P. NJ. Open Saturday evening 10 p.
NJ. Sundays, 10 TO ?.
Cor. D and 7th SITS. Phone Main 4I44-F.
my21-9Ot
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

GOOD PRINTING
Is an important adjunct 20 a successful
business. We can do your printing success
fully.
Charles Smith, Printer,
II Mass ave ne (rea-). myZ5-Tt
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

Lucas Tinted Gloss Paints, SI.6o Gallon.
The Red Label-I-le very best grade-an
eolors. Special for the next thirty days.
Sl-C9 gallon K IL brows-s 9Th and y sta.
ap11-3mO
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Roof Repairing That's TIA s :,

We're expert roof men Of many years
experience We repair roofs thoroughly az
small cost.
HohoT-i \ Practical Timer. 81 18th 81 nv.
- S-A5 Stove Expert Phone " Z7ss
The Washington times., 1907-05-27
Carpet CIeanin9.

Drop postal and wagon Will call.
THOMAS 2. KELLY, 7I2 IIth ST. NV.
my25-30r
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF OUT
STANDING BONDS OF THE CAPITAL
TRACTION COMPANY, D. G.
Washington d 4 Nav & 81
The Washington times., 1907-05-27

GEORGE T. DUNLOP
President OF The Capital Traction Com
Pany. my7-25t
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05
FOOT BALL CONTEST
An Exciting and Interesting Game Be-
tween the High School and St. Johns
College Teams.

The foot ball team of the Shreveport
High School defeated the eleven of ST
Johns College yesterday afternoon by
the score of II to o. The High School
boys showed superior team work, which
enabled them to win.
The St. John boys played gamely
throughout the whole contest, but fast
work of the High School prevented
them from scoring.
Three touchdowns were scored i'll the
first half by the High School, but nc
goals were kicked.
In the second half brilliant run OF
sixty yards by Mills aided by splendid
interference enabled the High School to
score again, Murff kicking an easy goal
The High School team will play the
Dallas High School team in Dallas Sat
urday 1t is to be hoped the Shreveport
boys will return home covered will
glory. Good luck to them
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05
THE LESSON OF IT.

The Baton Rouge State A prohibi
port-a prohibition movement that
stands all excellent opportunity of max
ing that metropolis of North Louisiana
a dry town when the special election
is held in April.
There is decidedly keen and pointed
lesson in this.
For months Shreveport has been
CLOSED that is. the Sunday law was
observed generally, there were no slot
machines and speak easies' and grog-
gerles were rare.
About one month ago the old chief of
police -Chelette-began to "let up
this being part of an understood pro-
gramrne in governmental circles in the
town.
A brief campaign resulted i'll the dis
missal of the chief by the City Council
and the installation of Chief Allen. who
has worked hand-ir-hand with Sheriff
Tioul1lOy 10 see tiic laws oDSycd.
The saloon men became bitter and
resentful and began concerted effort
to break down the law.
Immediately storm Of protest arose
and in ten days the saloon men reversed
face and began to orgaaize and plan to
help the enforcement # the law
However, they had r-pented too late.
Their few weeks Of arrogance and in
dignation precipitatcd a prohibition
campaign that was already brewing.
In Shreveport, as in Natchitoches, and
in Mississippi, and in Georgia, prohibi-
! ton has resolved itself into a question
even more economic and political than
moral
Wherever the liquor interests, as
such, assume to dictate policies and tc
arrogatc to themselves special privi
leges and rights they are inviting their
own annihilation.
There is seldom majority Of tht
voting population that believes in pro
llibition per Sc, but there is hardly {
community in the United States bu
will choose prohibition rather than sub
init to political dictaton at the hands O
liquor interests and defiance OF the law
by avowed ministers OF vice,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE IN A
NUTSH ELL.


New Orleans States: For the busy
reader these salient features of the
Presidents message are given;
Business conditions are sound; 1t is
foolish for people to hoard money;
boarding caused the money strlngency.
There can be no differences of opinion
as to the need of unhinching persever-
ance in the war against successful dis
honesty
For railroads national incorporation
law is needed or law to license rail-
roads to do an interstate business. Rail
road agreements should be allowed sub
iect to public scrutiny.
The Sherman antitrust law should
be amended, since it puts premium on
immortality by forbidding honest men to
do what must be done under modern
business conditions. Only evil combna-
tions should be punished.
We need greater elasticity Ill our
currency. Emergency currency IS re-
quired, based on adequate securities and
under a heavy tax.
The country is committed to protec-
ton Tariff revision should be ap-
preached from business standpoint. 1t
is improper to deal with it on the eve of
presidential election.
A graduated income tax would be de
sirable. An inheritance tax law should
be passed.
| here is no longer any complaint that
the law can not be invoked against
wealthy offenders.
The abuse of the writ of injunction
shovld be limited 1t is sometimes reck-
lessly and unnecessarily used.
| Federal inspection to reduce railroa1
accidents: extension of the limited liza
bility act compulsory investigation o.
labor disputes; laws to protect woman
and child labor; uniform grading o.
grain; the development of irrigation
preservation of public grazing lands
| extension OF the elght-hour law On gov
ernment work. and the abolition of th'
tariff on wood pulp; are recommended
The government should build levee
along the whole lower length of th
Mississippi river and improve our i'll
land waterways.
The work of the Panama Canal Com
mission is reviewed.
i The organization of postal saving
banks; better shipping facilities 70
Hawaii: the creation of a bureau o
mines maintenance Of the Hermitage
a naval monument at Vicksburg; Fed
eral and State cooperation agains
health scourges appropriation by tn
government to pay the expenses of tn
national parties in presidential cam
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05
ATTEMPT TO INTIMIDATE WIT
NESS FOR THE STATE
A BLACK HAND LETTER
Received by Mail-Dircf i Vengeance
Threatened = The Letter Is Turned
Over to Chief Allen-Othcr Threats
Have Been Made.

1t will be recalled that recently de
tective was waylaid while on his way
home and assaulted. Unfortunately he
had, through lnadvertence, left his
shooting iron at home. His assallan'
after futile effort to stab him. skipped
This detective had developed important
evidence against High.
Yesterday a woman, a witness iii the
Hanson case, received letter by mail
1t was filled with direful threats of
vengeance. The woman was warned to
leave town and to not appear before the
grand jury to testify against High and
his associates implicated in the murder
of George Hanson.
By whom the Black Hand letter was
written and mailed is of no material
consequence in the case except to in
dicate that there is an influence which
is being directed against law and JUS
tiCe
The Caucasian has knowledge of
other threats which may have been i'll
stigated in a spirit of bulldozing, but
this is evidence of the desperation of
some of the friends of the criminals in
this, one of the most revolving crimes
on record in Caddo parish.
1t is surprising and regrettable to con-
slider the number of people who are
sympathizers of High and his asso-
ciates. In advance of a thorough and
impartial trial, they insist on proclaim
ing him and his connections not guilty.
These threats may be for effect, and
they may be meant in spirit of dia-
bolism, but the men whom it has been
attempted to buldoze do not scare
worth a cent. Being warned, they may
be ready for action, swift and decisive.
At first the woman was considerably
but on being assured of all
necessary protection. she gave all infor
nation in her possession to the grand
jury
What the ending of this inquiry may
be is conjectural, but these attempts at
intimidation, these covert hreats, these
efforts at creating sympathy and senti-
ment for red-handed aSsassins may pre-
cipitate contention which may lea1 to
most fearful and decisive.
Law and order will be maintained at
all hazar Is, and the individuals in this
community who may think they can by
threats or intimidation stay the hand of
justice may not escape the wrathful
arousing of the people.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05
By THE GRAND JURY
OF CADDO PARISH,
HELDFOR HANSON MURDER
His Accouplices Must Also Answer at
the Bar of Justice-A Brutal Crime,
Premeditated and Executed With De
liberation

After many sttings the grand jury re
ported to Judge T. +. Bell at 4 o'clock
this afternoon. There were few specta-
tors III the court room
The report of the grand jury i'll the
Hanson case has been awaited patiently.
No one not connected with the unravel-
ing of the crime can form an adequate
conception Of the complications which
had TO be overcome.
There were several clues which were
misleading.
There was a silent influence operating
against justice.
There were individuals who were
active in their silent efforts at the lib
Grafton of Henry High
The detectives were frequently baked
but by degrees the links in the chain of
circumstances were gathered together
until the case has been strengthened III
all its parts.
In this work Chief of Police Allen
was untiring. His vigilance and his per
severance have been rewarded.
Those entitled to special me- ION for
their rntiring work are Detectives Ras-
coe, Price and Homer May.
No case has ever tried the ingenuity.
patience and perseverance Of District
Attorney Foster as has this one.
To have secured indictments in the
face of the adverse influences contend
ing and conspiring against justice seems
marvellous.
At 4:ro O'Clock the grand jury report
cd three bills for murder against Henry
High, Emma Montgomery and Lena
Tweally, who are i'll jail.
The grand jury submitted their final
report and were discharged
he grand jury's action in the Han
son case is commended ss- .s..,4s.-.--,.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-05

cy Of money to the boarding by "foollsl
people, he failed to condemn the sys
TEN which makes possible this loss o
confidence and which leads to the with
drawal of deposits placed i'll the bank:
which are responsible for the intensity
of the lack of confidence manifested by
| dcpositors
Undisguised, the fact is that the Shy
locks and sharks of Wall street are not
disturbed by the announced financial
policy of the President. This very fact
is a demonstration sufficient When the
wolves and jackals feed secure from mo-
lestation it is then time fer the people
to become alert. Perhaps, III the Prcsi-
dents elastic currency reform may be
offered the panacea for the ills of the
country. However, to say the least, it
is amazing to consider how calamity
was precipitated on the country i'll the
midst of an unprecedented era Of pros
perity and with the banks overtlowing
with money. Such a predicament is pos
sible only under the system of a Re
publican policy which permits rascals to
thrive in high places and to escape I'M
prisonment at hard labor in the peni-
tentary.
An encouraging feature of the Presi
dents message is the President 5 ad-
voCaey of the Improvement and better
ment of the inland waterways and the
building of the levees along the lower
Mississippi Equally refreshing is his
condemnation of the abuse of the writ
of injunction. In other respects his
views are reiteration of his attitude
towards railroads, the income tax and
other questions which are familiar to
all readers of newspapers.
The Presidents policy in connection
with the tariff revision is strictly con-
sistent with the Dictates of his party.
There will be no revision of the tariff.
which means that the people must pay
tribute to the Infant industries which
have become gorged with wealth and
power and are resisting the government
in every effort to compel them to be
honest
In another issue of The Caucasian is
presented the Presidents message in a