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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
WOUND IN THE HEAD
STRANGER BELIEVED TO HAVE
TRIED SUICIDE.

4 sharp report of a revolver in Il room
at hotel at 10th and T. streets about ,
o'clock this afternoon startled the in
mates of the building, and investigation
showed that a guest who had registered
himself as r. Johnson of Washington, was
shot in the forehead. He was uncon-
scious when clerk of the hotel reached
his side and ii was thought at first that
he was dead. In a few minutes. however.
he showed signs of life, and the ambu-
lance Of the Emergency Hospital was
summoned The wounded man was taken
at once to that institution. After a brief
examination of the wound the doctors of
the hospital declared that the injury would
probably not prove serious.
Persons who reached the scene of the
shooting Immediately after it occurred be-
lieve that the shot was fred by the
wounded man himself. He went to the
hotel about 1890 o'clock this morning
and registered under the name of John
son. He was assigned to room %. on the
third floor; went to the room, and was not
seen again until the revolver shot attract
ed those in the hotel.
The bullet took effect in the forehead
lust above the bridge of the nose. The
weapon was found on the bed.
peculiar feature of the incident was
that the man pushed the call, bell of
the room after the shot was fired. and
then staggered from the room into the
hallway. Just outside the door he fell
In a. faint. and had not been revived at
a late hour this afternoon.
Those in charge of the hotel say that
the man was an entire stranger and
that his identity is not known, beyond
the name signed on the register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
FOR SAVING IMPERIAL VALLEY
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Wants Reimbursement.

The claim Of the Southern Pacific Com
pany for $1.6OO.O0O reimbursement for eX-
penditures In damming and controlling
the Colorado river in southern California
work done at the urgent personal re-
quest of President Roosevelt to save from
ruin the ranches. homes and crops Of the
Imperial valley-is being considered by the
House committee on claims. The Presi-
dents letter to Chairman Miller. request
ing prompt action in the matter has been
called to the committees attention, and a
subcommittee has been appointed con-
sistng Of Chairman Miller and Repre-
sentatives Howell Of Utah and Claude
the Secretary of the Interior as to what
portion of the full claim should be paid
by the government and what part should
be borne by the railroad company. 1t IS
likely a board of audit and estimate will
be called in to assist in this determine
ton.
The contention of the Southern Pacific
Is that the whole cost of the work should
he refunded by the United States, be
cause more than 100000 had been fu-
before President Roosevelt called on
President Hartman to check the runa-
way river and save the Imperial valley
that the company's decision to throw up
the job and abandon its tracks through
the Salton sea region was reconsidered as
a result of Mr.. Roosevelts request. Some
members of the committee, however. feel
that inasmuch as the final success Of the
damming project enabled the railroad to
resume It's tracks, thereby obviating the
flood area. the Southern Pacific as well as
the Imperial valley has been largely bene-
fitted and the company should bear its
proportionate share of the expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
ROWS WITH U. s. N.
JUDGE SETS CULPRIT FREE ON
PROMISE TO ENLIST.

CHICAGO. March 17.-Judge Richard S
Tuthill of the juvenile court is involved III
a controversy with United States naval
officials through the alleged sentencing Oh
a juvenile to service in the navy. Loca
officials of the navy declare they nave
reported the action of Judge Tuthill to
the department at Washington and recon-
mended that he be forced to make a pub
lie apology.
Judge Tuthiil's alleged reply when IN
formed of the assertions of the navy ofh-
cars was: They'll have a dickens or
time making me do it,
The trouble followed report that Judge
Tuthill had agreed to release Samuel
Goldstein. sixteen years old, arrested fol-
stealing a small quantity of gum. on con
dition that he enlist In the United states
navy. Young GOldsten enlisted.
Chief Master at Arms John d. Penning-
ton. who is connected with the naval re-
cruiting office, made the complaint against
Judge Tuthill. He said yesterday: when
a judge begins to believe that the United
States Navy is dumping ground fol
criminals it is time to take the matter up
have in the navy $1,000 enlisted men. and
they are the pick of the land. We do not
care to have reports spread that crooks
can escape prison by enlisting.
THE action of Judge Tuthill, which we
have investigated and found true, has
been reported to the Secretary of the
Navy. Two years ago in New York a
hill. The Secretary of the Navy made
complaint to Gov. Higgins. and an apology
was made. We hope Gov. Deneen will ash
for an apology from Judge Tuthill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

men is expected at this port Immediately
and the British cruiser is said to be on
her way here
France. having only the cruiser DIES
trees available. will rely on Germany and
Great Britain for the protection Of French
interests at Port au Prince. deaving to
the Distress the task of defending the
re fugees at Gonaives.
In all twenty-seven persons were exc
cuted by shooting here Sunday. thirteen
at the cemetery and the balance at Sa-
lines and in It's vicinity. NJ. A. Gallette S
son was shot with his father
The situation here Sunday night was
terrifying. Troops were stationed at
every corner, and sentrieS and watchmen
kept watch at intervals. All the streets
leading to the palace were defended by
guns so placed as to stop all traffic. The
palace was fully lighted at pm. while
darkness prevailed throughout the rest
of the city.
The prisons are overcrowded and all
suspects arrested are placed in irons.
II is generally understood that the
Haitian government is ready to take
the refugees at Gonaives by force If they
are not delivered up.
In spite of this. however. President
Alexis. to make his demand clearer and
to avoid new complications, has just IS
sued an order that the last of the refu-
gees in the French legation at Port au
Prince may leave the country without
mole station.
The Haitian government is concerned
about rumors indicating that the blacks
are siding with Gen. Firmin. who is &C.
cused of working against the mulattoes
on the ground that President Alexis IA
hatred adds to the gravity of the situa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
BONAPARTE FARMS SOLD.
Considerable Crowd Present, But
Bidding Was Slow.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MARLBORO. Md, March 17.-Four
farms located in the southern section of
Prince George county and belonging to
Charles ]. Bonapartc. Attorney General,
were offered at public sale at the court
house here at noon today. A large crowd
attended the sale. but there was little
bidding. The farms have been owned by
Mr.. Bonaparte for about twenty years,
but the fact that he could, not give them
any personal attention is said to be the
main reason for their sale. In other
words, they did not realize the Attorney
General any return for the money in
vested.
The Weston farm. comprising $40 acres
was sold to Henry Bowie Clagett of
Washington at private sale prior to the
auctioneer's call This farm is located
on the Rosaryvile road about two and
one-half miles from Marlboro. The Flint
farm of $50 acres was knocked down to
r. r. Bond of Baltimore. but later with
drawn. The Warning farm, located in
Nottingham district. and consisting Of $40
acres. was sold to Charles Binger of West
phalia. Prince George county, for $l,SOO:
the Bowling Green farm in Oxen Hill
district. near Washington and consisting
of seventy-fve acres, was withdrawn
after 5000 had been bid. The Flint and
Bowling Green farms will he sold at
private sale by the agent for the Attorney
General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
COOLIDGE SWORN IN.
Takes Place Of Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury.

Louis A. Coolidge today took the oath
of Office as assistant secretary of the
treasury. succeeding John Fl. Edwards.
who is to become receiver Of the New
Amsterdam National Bank of New
York. one Of the big financial institutions
that failed during the money panic in the
fall. The retirement of Mr.. Edwards was
announced some time ago. He then had
a number of good offers before him from
New York firms. but al the request of
Secretary Cortelyou he decided to accept
the receivershp of this bank
Secretary Cortelyou is deeply interested
in the successful winding up of the affairs
of the bank and was sure that no better
person could be found for the position
than his assistant secretary Mr. Cor
telyou joined all the other officials of the
Treasury In expressions of regret at the
departure Of Mr.. Edwards, VINO has the
confidence and good will of all. Mr.. Cor
telyou paid frequent tribute to the splen-
did work of Mr.. Edwards while assistant
secretary.
Mr.. Coolidge got down to work without
fr1lls or feathers. signing a small warrant
for money as his first official act His
long newspaper connection made him
thoroughly familiar with departmental
work and he entered upon his duties WITH
out the uneasiness that might accompany
q more inexperienced man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
VERMONT SENAToRsHIP.
Speculation Over the Successor to
Late Senator Proctor.
Special Dispatch to The Star


RUTLAND. Vt. March 17.-Rcprcsent-
ative J. ID. Foster came to Vermont from
Washington yesterday and conferred wit n
Gov. Proctor Representative Fosters
presence in the state renewed speculation
in regard to the appointment by Gov.
Proctor Of United States senator to sue
coed his father, Redfield Proctor. Since
the governors announcement that he
would not call a special session of the
legislature, but would make an appoint
ment soon, the belief has been growing
that he will name Representative Foster
or ex-Gov. c. s. Page.
Should the governor not appoint either
Of them they will both probably be in the
race next fall, when the legislature meets
to elect a successor to the man whom the
governor Will name. 1t is admitted that
If the governor names Representative
Foster or eX-Gov. Page 1t would give the
appointee strong lead over his opponent
when the Legislature meets.
BY announcing that he viii make an
appointment the governor eliminates him
self from the field at present. Even his
closest friends are apparently in the dark
as to what course he will pursue when
the legislature meets.
The state convention comes in June
however. and by that time the field OF
candidates who will seek the place will
be we'll developed. The fight for the
election of state representatives and sem
ator will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
SITUATION GRAVE.
Haitian Advices Received by State
Department.

e Inc Haitian situation is described by
the State Department. officials TODAY as
decidedly more grave than at any time
since the revolution has been in progress
therc. Dispatches received early in the
day are to the effect that the Haitian
government has reversed it's decision to
allow the refugees in the foreign lega-
lions 10 leave the country. They will not
he allowed to do so
AS further protection to American In
forests in the island the cruiser Des
Moines was ordered to proceed at once to
Port Prince from Guantanamo The
;-unboat Eagle was dispatched there yes
terday. 1t is estimated the Des Moines
can make the trip in approximately fif-.
Teen hours. The only instructions given
are that American interests shall be pro-
tected.
The following is the substance Of the
dispatch from Minister Furniss as given
out at the State Department:
The government has withdrawn per-
mission for the refugees at Gonaiyes TO
EMBARK on the ground that plot has
been discovered against the government
which was fom"nted by the revolutionary
Cen. Firmin from the French consulate AT
'ionatres. Eleven have been shot who
wer" alleged to have been conspira tors
These executions have caused great un-
casiness among all circles. A special
military court has been convened to try
tho military officials arrested yesterday
II is the impression of officials here
that the Haitian government will make
short work of this trial. and that more
executions arc likely TO follow. While
tho situation 10 regarded here as embrac-
ing little of international import ance. il
g recognized that the use of foreign con-
"ulates by political refugees. particularly
after the local government makes the
direct charge that such places Of refuge
arc being made headquarters for continu-
ING Revolutionary PnfcaNOrS. brings
square to tho front the question Of the
wisdom of granting refuge in any event.
The position at this government is de-
ridcdly against such practices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
First Inaugural Purim Ball.

The first grand inaugural Purim bal
of the Capital City Lodge, No. III. l. u
S F. of T.. was given last night al
National Rifles Armory. siS g street
northwest The music was furnished by
a section of the Marine Band.
The officers of the lodge and those In
charge were: julius Baumgarten, presi-
dent: Max Neustadter. vice president;
Samuel CHASER, secretary; Samue! Ausen-
stein, treasurer; Mlcnaei IIessiei'
warden.
Reception committee-M. Neustadter.
chairman; NJ G. Pressler /. Lefko. John
Pressler. Leo Baumgarten bernhard
schwartz Samuel CHASER, Tobias Bush.
Floor committee-Julius Baumgarten.
chairman: Joel Hillman. Sam. Augenstein.
Iouis Simon. Leo Hechinger. George
Goldberg. William BaumSarten, lsadore
F'reund.
Refreshments committee-M. Neustadt.
er. e. Pressler Bernhard Schwartz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
HAITI A HORNETS NEST.
Grave Fears of General Massacre and
Riot

- PORT Az PRINCE. Haiti. March IL
The widest fears are prevalent here
Many profess TO believe that when the
foreign warships reach Port au Prince
the infuriatfd Haitian soldiers may at
tack the foreigners and a massacre will
result.
II is the opinion i'll well-informed quar-
tiers that. upon the arrival OF the German
cruiser Bremen. Germany may even de-
r.lare war Immediately upon Haiti unless
The executions stopped and if the
foreigners here seem III the least danger.
This action. il * added. might be taken
regardless Of any attitude the United
States may assume. In any case joint
action on the part Of the powers is likely
to occur At any moment.
The appearance of foreign warships here
may bring about crisis. The represe nta-
tlves of France. Germany and Great
britain have notified their governments
that they are apprehensive of massacre
OF fore iGners. The German cruiser Bre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
O|SAGREES WITH SECRETARY
MR.. DoLLIvER FINDS FAULT
WITH SMALL BUILDING.
Committee of Twenty Has Inspected
It and Found It Suitable for
Government Use. !

During the consideration by the Senate
this afternoon In committee of tho whole
OF the Legislative. executive and judicial
appropriation bill Senator Dollver OF
Iowa called attention to the fact that in
the part OF the bill providing for the con-
tingent expenses of the Treasury Depart
ment the appropriation committee had in
serted an amendment providing that $50
be used for the rent Of the Small build
ing. located at the corner OF 18th and 9
streets in this city. Mr.. Deliver declared
that this building il not fireproof and that
it would he dcp.orable to move govern
ment servants into il.
He proposed an amendment striking out
this provision and inserting in lieu Thereon
a provision that no part OF the approprla-
ton for the rental of buildings for tie
Treasury Department should he expended
for buildings unless these buildings be
certified by the supervising architect or
the Treasury being reasonably we'll
protected from fire.
Senator Warren denied that the Small
building was in a bad condition. hasinG
what he said a letter from the Secre
tary OF the Treasury to tho appropriation
committee. in which ii was stated that a
committee OF twenty had investigated the
building and found II suitable. Mr. War
ron said that the committee had inserted
this provision merely at the request of
the Secretary of the Treasury.
When Mr. Warren declared that he had
no objection to striking out the name of
the building an amendment to this effect
was proposed by Senator Cullom, who Is
i'm charge of the bill. and adopted. Mr..
Delivers amendment was voted down
after Mr.. Warren and Mr.. Teller stated
that it might emharrass the Secretary of
the Treasury.
Rent Paid by Government.
In the course of the discussion OF this
point, Senator Scott. chairman of the
committee on public buildings and
grounds, jumped to his feet and said he
thought that he had found a good oppor
tunity to call attention TO the fact that
the government is paying not less than IL
per cent year for the rent of buildings
to house government employees I'm the Dis
trict. and that IL could borrow all the
money it wanted at = per cent.
Yet bills are continually turned down
when it is proposed to erect new govern
ment buildings he said. This Is foolish
economy. We are penny wise and pound
foolish
Senator Scott hoped the senators would
take what he had said TO heart. and he
more liberal in the future with reference
to bills coming from the committee on
public buildings and grounds.
Senator Perkins Of California declared
that the government is spending $4,000
a year in rent.
Senator Warren, before the subject
was dropped, said that he did not think
II was fair to the owner of the Small
building that the statement or the Sens-
tor from Iowa should go unchallenged.
and it was for that reason that he had
the letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
SMALLPOX ON THE BROOKLYN.
Crew and Officers of the Cruiser to
Be Vaccinated,

PHILADELPHIA. March 17.-As a re-
suit of the discovery of a case OF small
poX aboard the cruiser Brooklyn. lying at
tho League Island navy yard. all employed
at the yard and every member of the
crew. together with the officers. number
ing in all about 1900 persons. will have to
be vaccinated, and the cruiser was fumi-
gated and placed in quarantine.
Through an inspector sent to League
Island 1t was learned that men who came
in contact with the infected man had Wis
tied siXty-seven houses in the city. To-
day medical inspectors were sent to each
house to disinfect it and to vaccinate the
occupants.
The smallpox victim is Joseph Will kar-
doff, an ordinary seaman, nineteen years
old. whose home Is in Fort Madison,
Iowa
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= 'cple. The lives of foreigners are not
considered To he in danger. Today tho
situation is tranquil. The Indefatigable
steamed into the harhOr at o clock last
,rjcht and announced her arrival by three
cannon shots These detonations at this
late hour created small panic in Fort
:rI Prince. hut calm was quickly restored
:lS soon as the reason of the firing was
made known.
Dispatches received this morning are TO
the effect that Haiti has reversed its
E,olicy to allow the refugees in foreign
! cations to leave the country. AS a
protection of American interests in the
: land the cruiser Des Moines has been
ordered to proceed at once TO Port au
Prince from Guantanamo. The gunboat
Eagle was dispatched to the surveying
grounds in Haitian waters yesterday. 1t
is estimated that the Dies Mones can
make the trip in approximately three
hours. The only instructions are that
american interests shall be protected.
The dispatch of Minister FurniSs. as
given ont at the State Department shows
that the Haitian government has with
drawn permission for the refugees at
tIonaives to embark. on the ground that a
Mot has been discovered against the
government. which was fomented by the
revolutionary Gen. Firmin from the
French consulate at Gonaives. Eleven
have been shot who were alleged to have
Feen conSpira tors. These executions have
dhSed great uneaS1fleSS III pOiillCdl cir
Cles. 4 special military court has been
convened to try the military officials ar
rested yesterday.
State Department Tranquil.
1t is not believed at the State Depart
ment that foreign interests in Haiti are
seriously menaced. The disposition of the
administration is to keep hands off and
- give the people of Haiti an opportunity
IN work out their own salvation. 1t is
Tsdlized that in dealing with revolutionary
movements stern measures often are nee
CsSary. and the impression here is that
Is is not up to the American government
to interfere with the acts of our neigh
Eors unless the situation is such that our
interests are in jeopardy or that broad
tarfere
Most of the revolutionary refugees in
Itaiti are i'm the French consulate at
Gonaives. where. In addition to Cen Fir
min. there are about seventy native Hal
tianS seeking shelter. The Haitian gov
country. but the friends of the refugees
arc opposed to sending them away The
government believes that If they are per-
n,tted to remain it will not he long be-
fore they will be engaged i'm another rev.
"lutfonary movement.
While the situation is rega rded here as
embracing little of international impor-
lance. it is recognized that the use of for
efgn consuates by political refugees, par
ticularly after the local government
makes the direct charge that such places
of refuge are being made headquarters
for continuing revolutionary endeavOrs
brings squarely TO the front the question
Of the wisdom of granting refuge in such
event. The position of this government is
decidedly against such practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
RENAMED TO JAIL.
Miss Mothershead to Await Results
of Lovers Wounds.

Willie Mothershead, tho young girl who
shot Charles A. Davis Sunday night three
times with a .22-caliber revolver because
he refused to marry her, was remanded
to Jail this morning by Judge Kimball OF
the Police Court, at the instance of AS
sistant United States Attorney Ralph
Given. under 5000 bond. She will be
held until the outcome of the injuries to
Davis can be determined.
There was no testimony taken in the
Police Court this morning in reference to
the charge against the girl. and she was
not removed from the court dock while
the prosecuting attorney was making his
recommendation to the court. The girl
seemed utterly daZed and sat upon the
dock bench apparently taking little inter-
est in the proceedings relative to her case
Immediately after the granting of Mr..
Given's recommendation by the court she
was taken to the matron's room in the
prison section of the court and later re-
moved in van to the Jail
In making his recommendation Mr.
Given said:
II had hoped to know definitely what
Davis condition is this mornng@hat he
was completely out of danger-in order to
bring to a close the case so far as it re-
lates to this court; but ! understand
from the physicians at Freedmen's Hos
pital that though Davis condition is
favorable the wound in the back of his
head is of such a character that he is
no; out of danger by any means. I rec
ommend. in view of the circumstances.
that the bond in the case at present be
fixed at $1,000
The prisoner had no attorney looking
after her case in court this morning and
none of her friends appeared to listen to
the proceedings. 1t is stated that while
being removed to the Police Court from
the House of Detention today she ex-
pressed the belief that her incarceration
would not last long. she had no doubt
that as soon as Davis was physically able
to lie would marry her. The girl was in
highly nervous condition. and was on
the verge of collapse several times during
her short stay in rhe Police Court