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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
CONF FESSION HELD
OVER SCHNEIDER
Court Refuses His Release
From Land Fraud
Case.

That the confession Of Joost II.
Schneider is admissible Sgainst him. but
not against Hyde, Benson. and DimOnd,
his co-defendants in the la1d fraud case.
was the decision announced by Justice
Stafford, who is presi ding at the trial
today.
All day yesterday Attorneys Worth
ingtOn, Campbell, Birney, Vandivs~.
and Donaldson tried 10 eliminate
Schneider from the trial. as we'll as 10
block the admission Of the testimony Of
James J. Barnes. a veteran Land once
clerk. and the admission Of documents
alleging 20 show how lands were fraud
ulently acquired by Hyde
Justice Stafford stated that while the
acts which Schneider confessed 10 Spe-
cial Agent HOlsinger were outside the
law Of limitations, the confession kept
him within the pale OF the law. al
though the confession is not admissible
against the other defendants
The documents cannot be admitted at
this time, he said. Evidence Of fraud
must be introduced before they can be
admitted He held that the Barnes tes-
timony could not be admitted, as il
was not intended 10 show intent by IT,
BENJAMIN F. Allen. who was forest
superintendent Of the state Of CalifOr-
MIA at the tlr-e Of the alleged land
frauds, was the only witness on the
stand ali day He admitted that he had
sent TO his superiOrs as his own reports
on forest reservations prepared for him
by the defendant Hyde
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
PRESIDENT ABANDONS
BIG NAVAL PROGRAM

The fight for the big naval expansion
program has been practically aban-
doned by President Roosevelt. 1t was
not given up until after a poll Of the
Senate had demonstrated that it would
be impossible to muster enough votes
10 carry il through.
Some OF the Administration support
ers in the Senate were at the White
House this morning for final confer
ence Oh the subject, and frankly told
the President the situation.
The President assured them that he
did not wish to drag his friends into a
hopeless contest. 1t was arranged that
the proposition for four battleships shall
be presented, and afterward in all prob
ability, a proposition for three: but the
Senate conclusion undoubtedly will sus-
tain the two battleship program of the
House.
Immediately after the conclusion Of
Senator Rayner'S speech this afternoon
the Senate took up the consideration of
the naval appropriation bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Maryland Senator Makes
Powerful Address on
Capitalization.
Scores Democrats Who
Applaud RooSeVelt'S
Idea of Constitution.
Rayner'S ThruStS
At The President

The trouble with the Presi-
dent is that he regards himself
as vested with unlimited execu-
tive power under the Constitu-
ton"
Speaking for myself, I regret
that I cannot accept his Messiah
ship, and 1 respectfully raise the
standard of revolt"
HE believes, in the language
of one of his panegyrists, that
his executive powers are unquaIi-
fed, plenary, and unlimited"
1--WE are passing through a
great crisis of constitutional his
tory"
THE rights Of the States must
be maintained inviolate, as in
tended by the trainers of the
Constitution"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
M. d. PURDY NAMED
FOR FEDERAL BENCH
President Selects Depart
ment " Trust Buster"
for Minnesota.
Appointment IS Strongly
Opposed by Senators
From That State.

President Roosevelt today sent to the
Senate the nomination OF Milton D. Pur-
Gy, trust buster in chief of the De
partment OF Justice, to be United states
judge for the District Of Minnesota,
succeeding Judge Lochren, retiring.
Mr. Purdy's nomination is notable. be
cause he is the man who. more than
any other, has directed for three or four
years the trust and railroad prosecu-
tions Of the Government; because he
invented the idea OF putting a trust into
the hands of a receiver. so that its af-
fairs will be wound up in strict accord
ance with she decree of the court, and
because the two Senators from Mime
sofa have opposed naming him.
The position of assistant to the AttOr-
ney General was created especially for
Mr.. Purdy several years ago. He en-
tered the department when Knox was
Attorney General, and always has been
enthusiastically supported by the Penn
sylvania Senator. He was one of the
Government attorneys in the famous
Northern Securities litigation, filing, as
United States attorney for Minnesota,
the Governments petition in that case.
He has been a leading figure in most
Of the big trust prosecutions since, and
NdnQleu lne immense task or making up
the Governments case against the To-
bacco trust. in which the court viii be
given the first chance to rule on the
question Of putting a trust in the hands
of a receiver in order TO distribute its
assets.
Mr.. PUrdy was opposed by Senators
Nelson and Clapp. not because they
were dissatisfied with him, but because
they were committed to w. E Hale. a
Minnesota lawyer. Senator Nelson has
persisted that nobody shall be con-
flrmed for this position except Hale
The President refused 70 name Mr..
Hale. on the ground that ne is we'll
past sixty years Of age, and Il has been
his rule not to name for the Federal
bench men too far advanced In years.
who would soon retire. Mr.. Purdy is
only fOrty-fOUr, and no objection what
ever has been raised to him.
The future attitude OF the Minnesota
Senators is of much interest. The Ad-
ministratiOn doesn't assume TO guess
what they viii do. Senator Clapp has
not been so insistent in opposing Purdy
as has his colleague, but it is assumed
that they will stand together The
Senate judiciary Committee has had
small respect for Presidential recon-
mendatiOus, rejecting them without re-
morse when Il felt so inclined. Purdy
however, VIII have a vigorous friend
on The committee in Senator Knox. who
viii be relied upon to handle his case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
District Committee Unanimously ndorses Meas
ure to Reduce Price, and Another Great
Victory Is Won for the People
Urgent Recommendations Made to Lower Branch
Will Probably Induce Speaker to Let
Matter Come to Vote
Work of The Times Praised by Representative.
Who Says That the Senate Viii Pass
the Cary Measure

Another big victory the campaign that has been led by The
Times for cheaper gas today when the House District Com
mite recommended to the pass bill lowering the
price Of gas from 81 net to 90 cents
The favorable report of the committee on this proposition was
made without dissenting voice, predicted week ago.
Last Thursday the committee discussed matter informally and at
that time said that the bill would been reported had not
the meeting Of the committee been unavOidedy interrupted The a
ton today, therefore, was expected
The bill which reported today Cary bill in an amended
form Mr. Cary introduced bill months ago for 8ocsn
and this amended today 90 cents Some
sentiment developed the committee for making the price IS cents
but everybody able agree cents hatfe was finally
adopted.
Inc great value Of the committees report being today
that leads to the belief that the Speaker realizing lie iu of
the h viii allow It 10 up for consideration when the tine
for adjournment and the rush of business IS so great
DISCUSSION OF BILL WAS BRIEF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Low pressure and unsettled weather
prevail throughout the country. with
the principal center OF disturbance over
southeastern Wyoming. and a second
one of some proportions on the South
Carolina coast.
Showers were general west of the
Rocky mountains and have extended to
the eastward over the northern dis
tricts into the upper Mississippi valley
There were also local showers in the
Lake region. and quite general ones in
the South Atlantic and east Gulf states.
High temperatures prevailed generally.
except in the Atlantic States and the
extreme Southwest
The weather will continue cloudy ana
unsettled tonight and Friday in the East
and South, with showers. except IN the
South, where there viii be little or
no rain. II viii be cooler tonight in the
IoWer Lake region. and cooler tonight
and Friday in the Southwest
steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh sOuthwesterly
the Grand Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23

50 thoroughly had the members
Of the committee been convinced by
the experts It has heard that the
price Of gas in the District is TOO
high, they voted the bin out after
only the briefest discussion, as most
Of the meeting was taken up with
the consideration Of the hill for regu-
latiOn Of child labor in the District.
After the child labor measure had
been favorably reported, Mr.. Cary
called up his bill for 8O-cent gas
This was amended 50 10 make the
price 90 cents. A vote was taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
TOWNS WASHED AWAY
BY COLORADO RIVER

AUSTIN, Tex, April 23.-The towns Of
Elkins and Ebony are reported to have
been swept away by the flood in the
Colorado river The inhabitants escaped,
but three drownings are reported. Com
muniCatiOn is interrupted San AngaIo
is cut OFF from the outside communica-
tion and food supplies are running short.
NO trains have entered the CITY for
three days The Colorado river has
reached the highest stage ever known
at Marble Falls and thousands of acres
of growing crops have been washed
away
All rivers in central Texas are on the
rampage because of tOrrentfal rains
The town Of Brownwood has been under
water for three days and more than 400
residences are submerged Water Is
fifteen feet deep in the streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-A big
fire is reported to be raging at Cape
May Park, n J. Two Of the largest
hotels are reported 70 have already
been destroyed. Four other buildings
IN the direct track Of the flames, which
are being driven by a heavy wind. are
burning and there is no hope that they
can be saved.
There is no fire apparatus in the
place and assistance has been asked
for from neighboring towns. Mean
while a bucket brigade is doing what It
car 10 check the FIRE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
CAPTAIN NOEL DIES
AS PROMOTION CONES

Capt. York Noel Of the navy felI a
victim to a most unusual coincidence
today. he having been stricken BY death
at thu moment of his promotion from
commander. A telegram received at the
Navy Department today from Rear Ad-
miral Goodrich. coInmandant Of the
New York navy yard. announced thar
Captain Noel died this morning at the
yard. Captain NOels promotion resulted
from the promotion OF Capt. W S
Cowles to rear admiral TO MI the va
cancy created by the retirement today
of Rear Admiral S w Very.
Captain Noel was born IN Cumberland
county, Pa. in 1854 and entered the
naval service as a cadet in 1870 He
served during the Spanish-American
war on the AIarblehead as a lieutenant
and was promoted to lieutenant com
manCer in 1899, afterward serving on
the Iowa at the training station at New
port and at the naval station at Cavite
T. l. de was assigned to dutv at the
New York navy yard in 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
HR. CLEVELAND Ill
At LAKEWOOD HOTEL

LAKEWOOD. y. J.. April 23-That
the condition OF former President
Grover Cleveland is again causing
anxiety to his friends became known
today. He is still in his old quarters
in the Lakewood Hotel, although the
hotel itself has been closed for the sea-
son.
Dr. Joseph d. Bryant. of New York.
stated today that he did not consider
the former President in any grave dan
ger, and added that he probably would
be able to return TO Princeton in a few
days.
L is rumored that the for1ner. .Presi-
dent is suffering from an attack of
rheumatic gout.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
CHILD DIES IN FIRE,
REST OF FAMILY SAFE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April %
George Lesinski. the five-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LesinsH. SO Ere
mont street. was burned to death today
while the parents and four other chill
dren We're terribly scorched in a fire
which destroyed their home and small
bakery shop.
The flames were finally subdued and
the little body was found huddled next
to the wall in another room, where the
child fled TO escape the heat and suffO-
cation
The mother saved the lives of the four
children by tossing them on the roof Of
q shed near a window. in which way
she escaped herself The fire was dis
covered by a workman in the bakery
Its origin is unknown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
NEW YORK BUCKET SHOP
BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR

ALBANY, n. Y, April 23.-The assem-
bly, this afternoon passed the Cassidy
bill which makes it a felony TO conduct
bucket shop in New York State.
The bill now goes To the Governor.
having passed the senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
DAUGHTERS CLASH
OVER BOND VOTE
Mrs. Ballinger Demands to
Know Amount of the
Indebtedness.
Matter Settled, Needs Nc
Explanation, Mrs. Mclean
Tells Her.

You are bonding Us by a sum in
blank and II necessary we shall enjon.
this society in the courts" shouted
Mrs Marion A BalIinger. of the Dis
trict or Columbia today, after the con-
gress of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution ha6 voted amid scenes OF
widest enthusiasm 10 bond itself for
a sum sufficient 10 complete Continental
Hall
After vote had been taken by over
WheimiEg odds, about a score OF noes
reiug heard. Mrs BalIinger and several
O. her followers valnly endeavored 70
gain recognition 20 ascertain for what
amount the daughters had bonded
themselves. Mrs Mclean. the president
general shut or all inquiries BY saving
that the matter had been settled aud
that no further discussion was want
ed.
But Madame President General 20
persisted Mrs. Ballinger. this resoIu-
tiOu which has been 50 hurrIedly passed
is IN blank and does NOT state tbe
amount for which this bond is 10 be
made Since all AUTHENTIC information
must be furnished by the chair and
since We must show the chair the proper
Difference continued Mrs. BalIinger
rather sarcGsticalIy. I most respect
fully urge the chair 10 tell Us how much
the completion OF this building is going
10 cost and how much this society has
got 10 stand for"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
HELD FOR GRAND LARCENY.

John Butter and Mason Morris. col
orcd. were held for the action of tha
grand jury by Judge KimbalI in the
Police Court this morning on a charge
of grand larceny. The two men are
alleged 70 have stolen nearly three
tons of engine brass. car wheels and
John Miller. at the foot OF 3 street
southeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
week-End An-Ran service to cape

May. Express trains leaving Union sta
ton. Washington, via Pennsylvania Rail
road. at 1Z:S0 p. m, Saturdays, and y 80
a m. Sundays, connect in Broad Street
Station. Philadelphia, with fast trains
20 Cape May over the Delaware River
Bridge, All-ran Route. New Million
Dollar Hotel. Cape May. is now open
Adv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23

In one o. the most powerful addresses
heard in the Senate this session, Senator
Rayner Of Maryland this afternoon up
held the doctrine that tho rights Of
States must be held inviolate and de-
nounced the present tendency toward
the Capitalization Of Federal authority.
He attacked the President for his as
sumption that he was vested with un-
limited executive power and he nssailed
the doctrine set forth by Secretary
Root that the Federal authority will be
exercised when necessary whether II
comes within the scope Of delegated
powers or whether IT does not
Senator Rayuer spoke IN support Of
his resolution introduced some davs
ago and which provides that in the
opinion Of the Senate the powers dele
gated by the Constitution OF the
United States must not be enlarged by
implication or so construed as to con-
hict with or enroach upon the reserved
rights OF the States as guaranteed by
the Tenth Amendment.
Mr.. Rayner pictured the dangers OF
the present tendencies toward central
izaJiOn, to the weakening Of state au-
thority. and he set forth his idea Of
what the platform OF the Democratic
party this year should contain. that It
should be return to genuine democ-
racy.
Pleading for the preservation OF the
rights OF the States. Senator Ravner
defined what he meant by State rights
democracy.
Keep States Rights Intact.
''I mean this. he said. nothing less
and nothing more; 7 mean that the
rights Of the States must be maintained
inviolate as intended by the trainers
OF the Constitution; that there must be
TO perversion OF the delegated powers
SO as to strike down the reservation to
the States, and that whatever rights the
states possess un0er the Constitution
and under the amendments must re-
main intact and unimpaired until. il
ever, the Constitution should be changed
by the voice Of the people according to |
the methods that it provides. and the
structure OF our Government should be /
diverted from its present conception and /
design"
Senator Rayner said the country was /
passing through a great crisis Of con-
stitutional history, unconsciously 10 q /
large extent out positively and perma- |
neutiy.
The storm center around which con-
stturlonal discussion is now beinp,
Waged, said the speaker. is the clause /
Lhat gives congress the right TO regu- |
late commerce between the States"
He denounced the present effort IN /
Continued on Eighth PageD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Threatens Injunction.

Amid the applause Of the alternatives
Mrs. BaHinger took her seat. saying
in a voice plainly audible 10 those in
her vicinity:
I'VE shall stop you by injunction
then. You shall not bond this society
in an amount to be decided upon later.
over which the members themselves
will have no supervision.
Mrs. Helm, Of New York, endeavored
TO gain recognition from the chair AT
this period. saying:
Il would like TO know II after a mo-
ton is made It IS not customary to have
discussion Of the suOtect. We have
not been given an opportunity 70 discuss
this grave question. and I want to so
on record as opposing any such snap
action"
I'VE discussed this matter yesterday %
said Mrs. Mclean, and your objection
is out of order. The proposition to bond
the society mas been almost unanimously
agreed to and the chair will not permit
the reOpening OF the question"
Mrs Mclean then directed that the
congress proceed to the regular order
Continued on Eleventh Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Loving Cup Presented.

The closing moments Of the morDins
session we're taken Up in the presenta.
tion Of a handsome loving cup by the
Georgia delegation to the retiring vic,
president general from that state. Mrs
Robert Emory Park. The loving Gun
which is Of exquisite design was Dra.
sented by Mrs. Ira c Benning- STATE
regent. Mrs. Park replied with tears fr
her eyes and expressed her thanks for
the unexpected gift Mrs Mclean con.
graduated Mrs Park upon her work
during her vice presidency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Passed Hurriedly.

This cannot be told until we hear
from the architect, and others who will
furnish figures replied Mrs Mclean.
The chair viii be glad 10 talk with
MRS ballinBer ia private. and sive her
THIS information. but would be very
much obliged II Ars. Ballinger would
take her seat at this ume. 1 cannot
permit further discussion Of this sub
Jcct Tor believe the majority Of this
congress understands the question it
has just voted upon Proceed with the
regular order Of business"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Shoemaker Is Pleased.

In discussing the proposed prohibition
legislation. A. E Shoemaker. attorney
for the Anti-SalOon League, said today:
THE anti-saIoon forces Of the District
will rejoice at the stand taken by the
Commissioners, looking to advance leg
islation against the drink evil. 1t is to
be regretted that they did not approve
of the prohibition bill, and many will
be disappointed. I feel, however, that
Continued on Second Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23
Objection to Blank Bond.

After the practical unauimftv with
which the bond issue was carried. AL
most the entire congress was surprised
when Mrs. Mary S lockwood nearly an
hour after the question had been drop
ped. advanced to the platform and said
that as the original mOvant she be-
ieved IL might be best to name an
amount ia the resolution.
y find that there is some dissa-fs-
faction, after a hurried round Of the
hall on account OF the fact that The
amount Of the bonded indebtedness IS
left blank, said Mrs. Lockwood. 1--WE
left the amount blank in the belief
that this would be :he best means of
keeping down dissatis faction. However
after informal consultation. vvouI7
suggest that the resolution be made 10
read for 100000 or as much thereof
as may be necessary "
Mrs Donald Mclean, president ron
er4l- said at this JunCture that unias
there was specific objection the resoI7,-
tiou would carry this amount instead of
calling for blank sum. This seemed IA
SauSiy the anus, partially, although
Mrs B2llingcr, who was out of the ~ N
at the time. sa- q upon her return tNar
the arrangen,enT was still most Cnsaris-
factory.
1T is both unwise and unco,z+i-.,.
ti0nal 10 bond this society" said Mrs
ballinger- Those who oppose the prof.
ect are not satisfied by any means al
though a stipulation Of S2Dlg9O is better
than one in blaCk which might be made
10 mean $7VJUUG or al even greater
sum-
The iinal chapter in the bond matter
came after the various nominations for
the ten vice presidents general had been
made, and within a few moments Of nd-
JCurnment until the afternoon session, ar
4;l9. AS the resolution now stands the
financial committee OF the society is
authorized to make arrangements for
such an amount as is necessary to com
plete Continental Hall
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CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-23

Showers tonight and to-
morrow; light winds.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-01-09

Chatham Record: The death oi
Capt. j. B. Timberlake deserves
more than passingnotice, for his
long life was a shining light to
guide Others and was an exam
pie worthy to be held up for emu
lation and imitation by the ris-
ing generation. For more than flf
ty years hehas been a conductor
on the same riiroad formerly
known as the Raleigh and Gas
tony aud was a model conduc-
tor, firm and faithfuIin the dis
charge OF his duties, always cour
teous and attentive to his pass
engers and never had any acci-
dent. He lived to the ripe old age
of eighty five, and during t b a t
long life was true to every trust
and. faithful IN all things.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-01-09
Boone, , N. c..

Are you having trouble wit h
your kidneyss There are lots of peo
pie today who wonder why they
have pains across the back, W h y
they are tired and lacking in ener-
gy and ambition. Your kidneys are
wrong. They need relief without
delay. Take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are for W e TX
back, inflammation of the bladder,
bsckache and weak kidneys. Sold
by j. M. Hodges.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-01-09

A man called OF God to preach
a crucified and risen Christ to a
sin-cursed world may have an
ambition whensshe issthirty or for
ty, to read the gospel in til e
dead language in which iu was O.
riginally written, but when three
score years have humbled the
stalwart sholders, dimmed the
eyes and taken the elacticity out
Of the proud step, this same Ser
want Of the Almighty is perfectly
satisfied If he can read the word
IN the hearts and conduct of liv.
ing mentor that is the crucial
test Of hia ministry.-Sel.