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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
KNIGHTS EXCURSION
WILL BE TOMORROW

The Knights of Iythias viii give an
excursion 10 Marshall Hall tomorrow.
The steamer Charles Manchester and
the grounds have been chartered for the
Gay. ana several extra attractions are
announced. Principal of these is a prize
bowling contest in the evening. after
the arrival OF the last boat. The Mac
alester will make three trips. at 10 a.
n, ? and $3.50 p. m.
The excursion is under the direction
Of Washington and COldwelI Companies
OF the Uniformed Guard. with the CO.
operation OF other subordinate lodges.
The proceeds viii be put in the furd for
defTaying the expenses of the trip to the
Pythian meeting in Boston next August.
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SHE HOLDS TRAIN,
BUT is DEPORTED

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 30-NIrs
Mainville Pierre, wife of a local con-
tractor, with her four children, took
train last night on the Delaware and
Hudson express for New York, where
her father lives.
At Rouses Point an American immj-
grafton inspector boarded the train.
The woman returned most unsatisfac-
tory answers to his questions and she
was refused admission into the United
States.
The woman would not leave the sleep
ing car in which she was, so the rail-
way had to transfer the other passen-
gers and cut out her coach. All this
caused great delay, but the woman held
the fort all night, and was brought
back to Montreal this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
ANARCHIST EDITOR
FLEES PATERSON

PATERSON, n. j.. May 30.-Ludovico
Caminita, editor of the suppressed
anarchist paper, La QUESTION: socisIe.
OF Paterson. has disappeared following
the announcement that he has been in
dicted for a crime against the Govern
ment in having been the author of an
anarchistic editorial
The paper. OF which Canlinita was the
editor was suppressed at the direction
Of President Roosevelt, who called the
attention of the Department of Justice
20 the inhammatory character of some
OF its articles.
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@. w. u. GRADUATES
TO HEAR SERMON

The Rev. Charles Wood. d. D., VIII
preach the baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class OF the George Wash
ngton University this afternoon. at the
BeIasco Theater. The trustees OF the
university, the faculty and graduates
will enter the theater at o'clock, and
the services viii commence Immediately
thereafter.
Tie Rev Richard d. Harlan. D. D.,
Ii. D.. will pronounce the invocation
and conduct the services throughout.
The music will be led by Percy S. Eos
ter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
GEN. CLINTON'S BODY
RESTS IN KINGSTON
David B. Hill Delivers Grafton
Over Remains of Famous
Statesman.

KINGSTON, y. Y. May 30.-With ali
the honors due the high estate he oc-
cupied in life, the body Of Cen. George
Clinton, first governor OF New York
State, and twice Vice President OF the
Unitei States. was reinterred here to-
day It was a fitting day and a fitting
place.
The funeral Grafton was delivered by
the last surviving Democratic governor
of the State, former United States Ser
ator David b. Hill, and he took occasion
10 call attention 10 the great benefit
General CliHton's life had been 10 the
youthful nation, especially his work in
the Constitutional convention.
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He EXPLAINS

why don't you write an historical
novel2"
I'm kept TOO busy" answered the
press numOrist. writing prehistorfcaI
jokes. Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
IN PLUNKVILLE.

so the town has declined a Iibrary?''
Yes; but the grocery lyceum has
written the philanthropist, yolunteerin'
to maintain a barrel if he'll furnish the
Goldfish. '-Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
-Four Arrested;
Are Suspected
OF Shippy Plot

CHICAGO, March 4.-Four new ar
rests were made today to clear up the
conspiracy to assassinate Chief OF
Police Shippy and his family. Three
men and one woman were taken into
custody by detectives I'm efforts TO dis
cover the accompTces OF Assassin
Lazarus Averblch. and the directors OF
the plot
Chief Shippy was sufficiently recOv-
cred today 10 go to Augustana Hos
pital, and sit for a while at the bed
side Of his son. Henry, who is slowly
recovering from the anarchists bullet
The greeting between the father and
boy was pathetic as they clasped hands.
A country wide search has been or
dered for Rose SholOvitz. known as
Rose stern, the sweetheart OF Aver
buch. who lived with him and his
sister, Olga. at 2ls Washburn avenue
The mysterious disappearance OF the
girl at practically the same moment
that Averbuch mF.de his attemDt 10
assassinate Chief Shippy, has led TO
6 theory the. she Is suicide. Tie
police declare they have evidence tend
ing 70 give suspicion OF a death pact
II was reported that she recently tried
TO commit suicide.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
Considers Rules
Permitting Officers to
Discuss Navy's Defects

Secretary Metcalf has under consid-
Grafton today section 2252. OF the naval
regulations. limiting the discussion OF
naval officers on matters pertaining TO
the service. The Secretary viii also
take into consideration the regulations
% foreign uaVies governing this suO-
ject and VIII weigh the whole subject
carefully with O view TO the modifica-
ton Of this regulation. which win per
nit naval officers making frankly and
In the open any criticisms OF supposed
defects in construction or in the service.
II Is understood hr naval circles that
the Secretary VIII do away entirely with
that section Of the regulation which
lays naval officers liable 20 court mar
tial FOR a frank expression Of their
views
Under this change Il is probable that
nothing viii be done In the case OF
Commanders Hill and Sims and several
other officers Of higher rank who were
alleged 10 have given out interviews
CTiticIsiug the navy. battleshiD construc-
ton, and the bureau system
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Ellis Island Inspectors
Begin Elimination Work
Among Suspected Aliens

NEW YORK. March A-Commissioner
WatchOrn, under instructions from
Washington, today issued instructions
20 all immigration inspectors at Ellis
Island that special vigilance must he
exercised in passing upon Immigrants
who com efrom sections Of Europe
where anarchy and brigandage flourish
Hereafter the inspectors will be en-
gagged in building q system OF wedding
out European cut-thrOats and bomb
thrhowers and sending them back TO
the shores from which they were emil
grated.
The Government agents in Furope
also have taken this matter up and will
compile records OF the class OF emil
grants leaving for the United States.
forwarding information that will be
used IN this country 20 determine the
fitness Of the candidates for American
citizenship or Cor the temporary resi-
dence here. This action OF the Gov
eminent, according to the general Opln-
ion OF immigration officials, viii event
ually lead 70 sensible restriction OF
immigration.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
STATION CAR LINE
FACES LONG DELAY
Neither House Nor Senate
Seems Disposed to Yield
to Other.

That the pending legislation to give
the street railways access to the new
Union station is threatened with ser
ious delay IL not ultimate defeat, ia
this session of Congress. developed to-
day when it was found that the House
and the Senate are equally determined
to stand BY their original bills on the
subject
No conference on the matter has yet
been asked by the House and the temp
er OF the House District Committee IS
such that II win wait for the Senate 10
request the conference.
Provisions for trackage 10 the station,
as contained IN the Senate bill, are the
routes that are desired by the street
railway companies, while the House bin
contains the plan that was formulated
by Representative Sims. which differs
materially from the Senate plan The
Senate at present has no idea Of yield
ing TO the House bill.
Such a delay IS Of vital Importance
20 the travelling public, Tor every day
that is lost in coming 70 an agreement
means the further postponement Of the
time when the cars viii reach the sta
ton. Tied up IN the measure also are
the provisions put ir by the House for
cross-town street railway and uni
Versal transfers.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
MAJORS SLAYER
NOT HYPNOTIZED.
SAY ALIENISTS

BERLIN, March 4.-Such a scientific
controversy as the fatherland has per
haps never known has broken out
among German alienists, psychologists,
and cTiminologasts over Baron Won
SchrenilI-NOtsing report that Captain
Baron Won Goeben. who committed sui
eide Monday while awaiting trial for
numbering Major Won Schoenbeck. was
SO completely infatuated with Frau Won
Schoenbeck that no killed the ma jor
under her hypnotic suggestion and dur
ing partial suspension OF his own mental
Powers.
Though The woman had frequently
complained TO Won Goeben Of her hus-
bands cruelty. Won misunderstanding
maintains the captain was undoubtedly
friendly TO the major until a few hours
before the shooting. when his victims
wife made him swear TO commit the
murder.
A majority OF the Berlin experts take
issue emphaucally with Won Schrenik-
Nothing, maintaining that however. sus-
ceptble a subject may be to hypnotic
influence the instinct Of self-preserva-
ton viii invariably prevent him from
succumbing to a criminal suggestion.
Leading criminologists are especially
forcible in thei-' expressions of dissent
from the baron S views, declaring them
not only erroneous, but likely. If gem
orally accepted. TO be followed by an
epidemic OF crimes in which the hyp-
motto defense viii he set up.
Schrenik-Notzing has. however, a re-
spectacle minority which uphold him.
and is anxious for an examination OF
Frau Won SchOenbeck. in the hope that
she viii make admissions bearing out
The truth OF the report The woman
having gone insane. however. since the
murder. it Is unlikely that her testi-
mony viii be considered.
me investigation was begun today
az Alenstein prison TO determine wheth-
er Non Goeben bribed his jailer to wink
az the disappearance of the table knife
Win which the prisoner killed himself.
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SLAYER OF WOMAN HELD
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

LOS ANGELES. March 4.-Two vital
facts hitherto disclosed have been
brought out in the inquest over the
body OF Mrs. Charlotte I. Noyes. the
wealthy Eastern woman who was shot
to death IN her apartments here Friday
night by ". P. McComas. the realty
broken.
One was that NcComas admitted hav-
ing hid the bottle from which Mrs.
NOyes threw aid on him
The police offered IN evidence a re-
vOlver found under the covers OF Mrs.
Noyes' bed the day following the trag-
edy. The cylinder was fun OF loaded
cartridges. Still another feature which.
however. was net ELECTED at the Inquest
is the testimony Of persons living near
the Noyes residence that they heard
three shots fired in rapid succession.
The cOrOner's jury. after brief DELHI
Grafton. found that MCCOmas shot Mrs
Noyes with intent TO kill"
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
DIAMONDS IN OLD rags.

NJ W Brest night Waterman at a
t IA (Aich.), paper mill, found a
$50 diamond IN the refuse from the rag
cleaning room. Two diamonds had al
ready oeen found In the paper mills
Waterman thought il might he vvoTtl,
while 10 clear oct the trough that car
rise the refuGe from the cleaning room.
The nrst bucket of refuse that he sffted
produced brilliant stone.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
TO CRUSH ANARCHY
STRAUS BEGINS CRUSADE


as an international conference to pre-
vent the spread OF anarchy was held
IN Europe, and at that time it was sug-
gested that a general international law
re framed requiring that all immigrants
should bear certificates Of good charac-
ter from the government from which
they came. The conference. however
resulted Ia little, and such an agreement
has never been framed.
Secretary Straus did not care to be
quoted on the matter OF the probability
Of such an international agreement in
connection with the growth OF anarchis-
tic tendencies all over the country, but
seemed 10 be OF the opinion that with
the aid Of municipal and Government
officials our present laws were OF suf-
icient stringency.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
RECORD STAGE KISSER
SUES OPERA COMPANY

CHICAGO, March 4-Jane Noria. the
operatiC soprano who is the Countess
CentaninL and who holds the record
OF a 295-second stage kiss, has sued
the San Carlo Grand Opera Company
and its manager. Henry Russell. alleg-
ing that the San Carlo Company is still
using her name on its programs. and
that she is being impersOnated by other
women members OF the company.
Mr., Russell denies the assertion.
NINE Noria recently severed her con-
uection WITH the San Carlo Comnanv-
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
IDENTIFY NEGRO
As HIGHWAYMAN;,
DEFENSE ALIBI
Three Witnesses Say
Man on Trial Felled and
Robbed Woman Near
Thomas Circle.

stoutly protesting that he is not the
man who brutally assaulted and rob
bed Miss Jeanette Kelly, Of the Airing
ton Hotel. John II. NARROW, q colored
man with a siX-inch knife slash on his
left cheek. today sought to prove an
alibi IN Justice Stafford's court, where
he Is on trial for highway robbery.
Notwithstanding his protestations Of
innocence. NARROW was identified this
morning and yesterday afternoon by his
fran victim and several colored men.
Rigid cross-examination failed to shake
the stories Of the colored man. but As
sistant District Attorney Turner says
he is positive OF Marlow's guilt.
Assailant Stole SIS.
Miss Kelly testified that she was pass
Ing the Portland apartment on the night
OF January "a, when a colored man
crept up behind her and felled her by
a blow on the head Her chatelaine
bag containing $50 was stolen by the
highwayman. She identified NARROW as
her assailant. and declared she could
not be mistaken.
William Belcher colored, proved a
good witness for the Government. He
nue. he saw Miss Kelly and the defend
ant near Thomas Circle. A few mo
ments later he heard a woman scream
and saw NARROW running.
II ran after NARROW" said Belcher.
until he turned around and pointed
something at me and asked me between
oaths why I was following him. I was
driven back by the pistol or what he had
in his hand. He told me 20 make myself
scarce. Two other men joined NE a
Few moments later, but when took uD
the chase again NARROW had Gisap-
peared."
Sure of Identification.
Are you positive this is the man?"
Belcher was asked.
Il am absoh tely sure" he replied.
do you think L would testify against
one Of my own race in a case ike this
II was rot absolutely sure?''
Richard AIahOney, also colored, said he
recognized NARROW as Miss Kelly's as
sailant as soon as he saw him in a cell
at the Second precinct NIahoney said
he could not be mistaken. lie knew
the black hat and light overcoat NARROW
wore and recognized both at first sight
Tries 10 Prove Alibi.
NARROW testified that on the night OF
tie assault and robbery he and his
wife went to he home OF a friend in
southeast Washington. The prisoner
declared he and his wife left home at
$50 o'clock in the afternoon. reached
the friends house at O'Clock and re-
manned there until o'clock the next
morning. He declared he had lived in
Washington thirty-three years. and
bore a good reputation. No evidence to
substantiate this was adduced in his
defense this morning.
The prisoner said he had never seen
Miss Kelly until he was arrested and
taken to the Second precinct
Marlows case. which IS the first IN
vOlving pOCketbook snOtchiug which has
been tried for several years, probably |
will be concluded this afternoon or to-
morrow morning.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
FRANK.

Before you marry my daughter" said
the stern parent, Il must be assured
that you can support her.
''Pll do my best. sir" answered the
prospective son-in-law, but, OF course.
that will depend on how much you are
willing TO pay me TO take her Of your
hands.''-EXchauge
The Washington times., 1908-03-04

iority Cf the Board Of Trade con-
ferees was TO agree that the rev body
should be termed the Washington Board
OF Trade, Is not favorably received by
Chamber Of Commerce members. and
doubt is being expressed today of the
ability Of anyone 10 get the membership
OF the Chamber 10 agree 10 such a res
olutlOn-
The members of both committees are
careful TO state that they Individually
may not urge 40 their respective boards
OF directors the action agreed upon by
the two committees A member or the
Chamber committee expressed his po-
sition by saying that he and MS as
sOciates considered themselves coInmls-
siOners or ENJOYS 10 ascertain the CIR
cumstanc'ss under which merger might
be effected, and that the resolution
adopted merely expressed the best terms
possible To obtain from those represent
ing the Board of Trade.
Two other meetings o. committees OF
the Chamber of Commerce We're held
yesterday afternoon. those OF the exec
utive and municipal legislation commit
tees. The latter took action upon the
resolution introduced by Albert Schultels
at the last meeting Of the Chamber, IN
dOrsiug the Ganinger bill. providing for
regulation of the elections Tor delegates
TO the TWO national party conventions.
The resolution also carried request
t4AdL the bAA4 ne 50 aLieiAutu AiiaA III
zens OF the District might have oppor-
tunity 10 express themselves on cues
tons al issue between them
Says Citizens Should Act.
1T is tina mat citizens assert them
selves and make their wishes known"
said Chaplin Brown, chairman Of the
committee. Several specific amendments
10 the. bill were proposed. one OF them
being that a poll tax Of Is cents be
levied to defray the expense Of elections,
but none was adopted. The resolution
was adopted and viii be presented 20
the directors at their meeting today.
A resolution indorsiug q proposed bill
to reOrganiZe the justice of the peace
system into a municipal court also was
passed. The bin was read b. Mr..
Brown, who said that the idea had the
Endorsement Of the Commissioners. It
proposed 10 form a municipal court,
have a central building ia which
all the justices viii be housed,
and also TO raise their jurisdiction from
500 20 $500, thus putting in their hands
much of the litigation that - now
brought before the United States judges.
A resolution requesting the commit
tee on revision Of the building reguia-
lions. to forward copies OF proposed
10 the building regulations
OF the District in order that the Cham
Der might have opportunity 10 consider
them before adoption, WAS passed.
The executive committee considered
several Of the recommendation made
by President Robert n. Harper in ais
annual report. No definite action was
taken.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
BOOSTED.

prominence"
II haven't read this mornings paper.
what'd he dO2"
Dropped a stick of dynamite he was
carrying Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
Has Had Experience.

Mr.. Rossiters friends say that ne has
had considerable experience IN printing
and publishing in private establish
ments. as well as supervising the vast
volume OF printing required for the
Bureau OF the Census, and that he
has g. good practical knowledge OF the
printing business.
Mr.. ROssiter spent some time this
morning at the Bureau OF the Census,
and later went 10 the Government
Printing Office 10 attend TO some mat
tiers in connection with his recent in
vestigation Of the office.
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
Resent Concession Of Name.

The fact. too. that the only condition
under which 1t was possible for the
conferees representing the Chamber OF
Commerce 10 obtain the support of
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
NAVAL OFFICER WU0LD KEEP
SHUTTERS OPEN IN BATTLE

below. lie added. however. that the
men in the turrets remained unprotect-
ed He said, in reply to a question from
senator Hale. that the desire for rapid
SNORING IN the fleet was so great that
the Navy Department was re0uested TO
permit the dtscontinuance of the shut
ters, put that the department declined
The witness added: 81 think they can
hFe last enough with the shutters OF
course, We ought 10 fire fast There is
no s9ch thng as an absolutely safe
Spot curing battle You've got to take
your chances. But 1 think the installa-
tlol or the shutters was a good thing.
ana 1 mink we can fire as fast now
with the shutters as we did In the Mis-
SoU'' al the time OF the accident"
Trusts in Armor Belt.
Rear Admiral Cowles said that he did
not believe that the various. types Of
hoists were any better than that now in
use IN the American navy. Replying TO
questions about the arn.or belt on bat
tleships, the admiral said that with the
belt IN the present position on our Ships
he had no fear that in battle our ships
would meet the fate of the Russian
ships ia the battle with Japan in the
Sea Of japan
1t is not wise, ne said. Ito raise the
armOr above the water line AZ The eX-
pense Of losing Il beloW tine water line.
II is ali right as il is. II j We're going
INTO latte would feel more comfort
able with six inches Khan three feet ont
OF wafer"
Referring TO the Reuterdahl charges
mat some OF the tuuTet openings were
so great that the guns could not be
nred because OF the. ingress of water,
Rear Admiral COWles said that he never
saw the Missouri in a sea where she
could not fire her guns if she had 10
nghr. He said he could not fight in a
gale OF wind. however.
Fight Well as Best.
Gould you fight as well as the other
fellow" asked Mr.. Tflman.
Yes, sir" replied Rear Admiral
Cowles, with emphasis on tho "sir" and
with all the respect that he himself
would expect OF a junior officer on
board ship our navy. shin for shin.
Is as good any in the world"
You would be disloyaI If You stated
otherwise interpOsed Senator TIL
man, and / would be dlsloyai IL I be-
lieved it."
But ] believe it, responded the Wit
ness. and know what say 70 be true.
Danger Below Water Line.
Commander Davis said that the
armor belt, instead or being determined
by the distance above the water line.
ought 10 be determined by the distance
below the water line where there is
the greatest danger. He said that it
was imperative that the armor belt be
not less tEsn five feet below the water,
and he would prefer six or seven for
greater s2G6ty. Commander Davis diff
fered from Commander Sims, who had
previously testified that shells do not
go beneath the water. His personal
observation showed that shells do
plunge beneath the water TO a depth I
Of nve feet. This. he said. proved the /
necessity OF protection below the water
line Above the water line. he said /
the ship is protected by the steel deck, !
etc
The Washington times., 1908-03-04
Benedict Made Good.

1t is claimed that when President
Cleveland appointed tn. +. Benedict
as Public Printer IN the fall OF 1856,
the latter did not know the difference
between q hair space and a Sem quad.
Mr. Benedict was appointed during
recess OF Congress. and Immediately
took office. His nomination, however,
was held up in the Senate for several
weeks on the ground that he was not
a practical printer
Mr.. Benedict. in connection with his
brother. Gilbert Benedict, published q
country weekly at ENenville, n. Y.
the latter being a good practical
printer. while the former framed the
double-leaded editorials and acted as
the secretary OF the country political
conventions
He succeeded. however. with his
slight knowledge Of the printing bust
ness. IN Qualifying for the position OF
Public Printer 70 the satisfaction Of a
sufficient number OF Senators to secure
his confirmation, and he served out his
term
Mr. Benedict was appointed Public
Printer for the second time under Mr.
Cleveland. ana was confirmed by the
Senate without question.