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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
BURNETT DIVORCE CASE.
A Number OF Sensational Revela-
tions Expected During Trial.

New York, Jan. 16.-The noted
Burnett divorce case, which created
sensation when it was first tried
last autumn, is scheduled to come
up for a rehearing today. During the
previous trial Mrs. Burnett, who is a
prepossessing young woman, was ac-
cused of flirting with one of the ju-
rors, and the eighth juror was ex-
cused and the case concluded with
eleven men in the jury box. A dis
agreement resulted, six OF the men
favoring the pretty Mrs. Burnett,
while five sided with the husband,
who was the plaintiff in the suit.
During the interim awaiting the
second trial, two servants in the
Burnett household, John Carpenter
and Julia McArdle, who were wit
nesses for Burnett, were arrested
and charged with perjury on infor-
nation furnished by Detective FitZ-
gerald and Messrs. Celia and Gold
stein of the New York Detective
agency.
Detective Celia undertook to serve
papers on Miss Janet Burnett under
the disguise of a telephone employe.
Although one of the cleyerest men
in the business, Celia was immedi-
ately discovered by the bright young
woman and summarily put off the
premises. He afterward caught her
unawares on the street.
Lawyer Heating, who created a
sensation by accusing Mrs. Burnett
Of flirting with juror at the first
trial. has been succeeded by Attor-
ney Palmer.
1t was brought out at the first
trial that Mrs. Burnett dined with
one of the correspondents at the
Waldorf Astoria ever Saturday af-
ternoon. Other sensational revela-
tions are promised by both sides
when the case Is resumed today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
Farley Won't Tie Knot.

New York, Jan. 16.-Arch bishop
Farley of New York, who, it is ru-
mored, may be made a cardinal at
fused to perform the ceremony unit
ing Count Szechenyi and Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt He bases his refusal on
his well known antipathy to the
marriage of Catholics to Protestants
On many previous occasions he has
set the seal of his disapproval on
these alliances, and he has remained
true to his convictions, despite the
prominence of the contracting. par
ties.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
BEAUCHAhp ~ KILLED
TWO BROTHERS OF THE MAN
HE SLEW SHOOT HIM AT
LAWTON.

Lawton, Okla, Jan. 16.-Dr f.
B. Beauchamp who killed Chas.
Thomas of Texas, on train at Ho-
bart year ago, was shot and killed
here yesterday by two brothers OF
his victim, John Thomas of Lawton
and William Thomas of Chico, as
he was boarding a train. Beauchamp
killed Thomas after discovering
that he was involved with Mrs
Beauchamp.
DR.. Ecaut hamp was about to de-
part from the city when the Thomas
brothers met him on the Rock Is
land platform. All three men drew
pistols Immediately. Will Thomas
fired twice, both bullets being eff
fective, Then John Thomas shot
Beauchamp twice and he fell to the
platform dead He fired at the bro
theirs before falling but missed
them. The Thomases surrendered to
the sheriff
Beauchamp had been released on
bond awaiting his trial for the kill
ing of Charles Thomas John Thorn
as is an attorney and William Thorn
as was visiting his brother here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
West Virginia G. o. p.

Parkersburg, W. Va, jan 16-
In response to call issued by Con-
gressman Harry woodward. chair
man, the West Virginia Republican
state committee will meet here to-
morrow to fix the time and place OF
the state convention. woodward has
suggested that two conventions be
held, one to elect delegates to the
republican national convention in
Chicago and another late in the sum-
mer to nominate governor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
POISONS HER TWO CHILDREN
AND THEN ENDS HER
OWN LIFE.
IS RESULT OF INSANITY
Mrs. Camille Jacobs, One of Vic
Tins of Tragedy, Leaves Broth
er and Sister in
Dallas.

st. Louis, Jan. Suffering
from melancholia and dependency
because of the absence of her hus-
band, Mrs. Camille Jacobs, aged 80
years, wife of Leo Jacobs, a promin-
ent cement manufacturer, yesterday
poisoned her two little sons, aged S
years and IA months, and then kill
ed herself. The tragedy was discov-
cred last night after servant re-
turned and found all the doors
locked.
Mrs. Jacobs was a sister of Mrs
Sidney Reinhardt of Dallas, Texas
and Leon Blum Jr, also of Dallas
She was daughter of Leon Blum
the noted millionaire merchant and
financier Of Galveston. Mrs. Jacobs
had beer i'll for several weeks, and
it Is ',elieved she became suddenly
nnba ianced as a result.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
Proceedings Dismissed.

Dallas, Texas, Jan, 16.-Accord-
ing to information received here
from Austin the proceedings before
ence to a reduction of passenger
fares to 2 1-2 cents a mile have been
dismissed This action was taken by
the commissioners this morning. Fol
the present, at least, the matter is
at an end
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
COUNTY BUYS ENGINES.
One Machine VIII Be Operated i'm
Each Commissioners Precinct.

The old system of working the
county roads with convict labor has
been discarded by Ellis county, and
four traction engines now take the
place of mules in pulling graders.
One machine will be operated in
each of the four commissioners
precincts. One engine was purchased
by the county several months ago.
ing contest, which was commenced
near Waxahachie last week, the
commissioners bought three addi-
tional engines and four graders. The
three engines and graders were pur-
chased at an outlay of $500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16

Boston, Jan. 6.-Demands that
they be given employment have been
made upon Mayor Hibbard and Gov.
Guild by thousands of unemployed
men in Boston, organized by Morri-
son Swift, formerly an "officer" in
Coxey's army. Meetings of the un-
employed have been called in various
parts of the state
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
Gamers to Meet.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 16.-Arrange-
ments were completed today for the
entertainment Of the hundreds OF
delegates who will be here from
Maine to California to attend the
convention of the National Gamers
association, which will open in Gin
cinnati on the first day of next
month. The Gamers of Maryland are
already making plans to secure next
years convention for Baltimore.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16
FOREST SUPERVISORS MEET.
Three Departments of Service Rep
resented in Conference.

Three Departments of Service Rep
resented in Conference.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 16..-
Supervisors of the United States
forestry district, comprising the
states of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
met here today for conference
which will continue through three
days. The three departments of the
serv6rs> grazing, organization and
speci Medtes, are represented. Rep
resent viz les of the government for
estry bureau are also here. This dis
trict, so far as grazing is concerned,
is the most important in the United
States. Out of 100000 sheep on
all the national forests, half are
grazed in this district, and out of a
total of 100000 head of cattle and
horses, nearly one-third are in this
district.
According to the forestry super
visors, the total area of the United
States national forest is now 150,-
100000 acres, of which 26,000,000
Wyoming. During the last year this
district has sold 250, ,000,0 900 board
feet of timber from the national
forest reserves.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16

= J. l.. Mccartney today received a
telegram from S. p. Spalding at
Paris, Mo-, stating that his aunt,
Mrs. Eliza Spalding, died there this
morning Mr. Spa1ding was called
there few days ago on account of
his aunt's illness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-16

Good show and warm house at the
Empire tonight. As
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
LAND FRAUD TRIALS
WILL BEGIN MARCH I6

That the Government intends to get
the alleged land fraud trial under way
March Is was shown yesterday when
subpoenas were issued summonIng wit
nesses from Washington, Oregon, Cali
fornia, Colorado, and a number Of other
Western States. It is believed that the
case Will occupy Justice Stafford for
three months.
The cases were first called for trial
several months ago, but owing to the
lack Of time in which to hear the
causes thoroughly. a postponement was
taken until the fan term OF the court
This action cost the Government S25.-
600 in witness fees and transportation
allowances. Lack o. money prevented
the case from going to trial during the
fail. and the case was again post
poned- The present assignment is def
mite.
Francis J. Heney, known as the ter
ror OF Pacific coast gTafters, the man
who prosecuted Abe Rueff, Mayor
SchmitZ, and JtheTs, will direct the
prosecution, assisted by Assistant At
toTney General Pew. of me Department
Of Justice, and District Attorney Baker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
Mr.. Chandler on Deck.

William T. Chandler of New
Hampshire is taking as much enjoy
ment out of the ante-cOnvention
contest for the Presidential nomi-
nation as might be expected from
one of his temperament and ardOr.
Favoring uninstructed delegates, a
firm believer in some of RooseveIt's
policies, and advocating the seIec-
r$on of La Toilette as a candidate,
Mr.. Chandler is having a mighty
good time telling what he thinks of
certain New Hampshire statesmen
who do not agree with him, who
favor the nomination of Mr.. Taft,
and who are working for instructed
delegates.
But it Is not agreeable to hear
Mr. Chandler talking about bogus
reformers." There are no bogus re-
formers in New Hampshire. All of
the refOrmers in that Common
wealth are genuine, sterling, and
beyond reproach- Political reform
is of recent growth in the Granite
State, and too much should not be
expected from what might be
termed the first crop of reformers.
They may make some mistakes;
I keir enthusiasm for reform may
lead them TO take inadvisable ac-
ton at times, but their worst enc
mics cannot justly call them bogus.
There is bound to be fun in New
Hampshire before the delegates are
chosen, and it is inspiring to know
that Mr.. Chandler was never feeling
in better condition for fight. His
candidate may not win, but he him
self viii not and cannot be sup
pressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
Cigar the Prize
Wheeler VIII Give
To Get His $3.50

Joseph r. KnowlaEd. Representative
in Congress from California, las in his
desk a bill which he proposes TO intro
duce I'm the House within the next few
DAYS. Sc that a suffering, down-trodden
university president on the Pa 'lfic may
have redress.
The university president is Benjamin
Ide Wheeler. ana the remedial legisIa-
ton proposed is TO have the Govern
nent reimburse him to the extent OF
$3.50 which he paid out as duty Oh two
boxes of cigars which were sent TO him
bv an erring admirer in the Philippines.
At a dinner recently in San Fran
cisco. DIT. Wheeler told about having to
nav a duty of $50 on cigars that were
worth not more than Sc. He offered as
q reward one cigar to the man who
would get him redress or have that
tariff law changed.
Mr.. Knowland wants the cigar.
Therefore. he win introduce a bill for
the relief of Or. Wheeler
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
PRODDING The MUSE.

Tito Ricordi, the head Of the great
Italian firm OF music publishers. has
just given an interesting glimpse Of the
italian musical situation, He is loud in
his lamentations over Puccinis Iethargy
He declares that the composer has two
good subjects on tapis at which he
should be working. Marie Antoinette"
and THE Girl Of the Golden West"
For the first, the libretto is practically
finished, while the latter is stil only an
idea. 1t is one with which the maestro
is much in love, but which is not easy
to write from Mr.. Belasco's scenario.
for if the first and second acts can be
put TO music, the third certainly cannot,
and must be entirely reconstructed.
Maestro Franchetti is in a ike state Of
quiescenCa. He has just returned from
India, and. beyond touching up 81 comic
operetta called 'Jove and Pompey, %
which was written together with Mae
strO GiordanO. he is DONG absolutely
nothing Sig. RicOrdi does not mention
Mascagni, as he is not his publisher,
but all the world knows thai he has
composed no opera during a long period.
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
AUTO CROSSES OLD ICE.
FIFTY MILES OF DANGER

SAGINAW, Mich, March 1-Fifty
miles in an automobile oYo1 honey
-combed and melting ice, with water on
both sides for many miles. bridging
chasms with boards, dragging the ma
cbiae over mountainous jams, and traV-
cling over cracking ice that threatened
TO give way every foot of the last If
teen miles, was the experience of Ed
ward Dean, Of Saginaw, and John Mil
WISE an old-time pilot CT SebewaIng.
They made the seven-hour trip from the
latter port over Saginaw Bay and up the
river to this city at the close of the
heavy thaw-
Leaving Sebewaing early in the morn
ing in a 21-norsepOWer machine the
travellers had good sport for twenty
miles. Then they became lost. They
were out of sight of land and many
miles out on the bay. Here they en-
countered enormous ice jams and snow
drifts twenty feet high.
Frequently they bridged chasms with
fraH blanks, and often these cracks and
drifts compelled wide detours. THE real
excitement, however" said Dean. came
after we left Bay Cit up the river.
The honey-combed ice cracked all the
way. The trip was a nerve-trying ex-
perience would not care to repeat"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
MRS. A. B. N ALPIN DEAD.
NOTED FOR CHARITIES

NEW YORK. March 11.-AIrs. Anna
Brandeth McA1pin, wife Of Gen. Edwin
A. McAlpin, and known throughout the
world for her philanthropic works. is
dead in her apartments In the st. Regis
Hotel General AIcAlpin was in Monte
rey, Cal. when his wife's condition be
came serious, a day or two ago. but.
being apprised Of the change for the
worse, he started for New York. and is
now on his way. With Mrs. McAlpin
when she passed away were her FIVE
sons-Benjamin b, the Rev. Edwin A.
David II. Kenneth r.. and Roderick
McAIpin. She had no daughters.
Her charitable acts were many. She
was the founder. organizer and presi-
dent Of the Womau's Auxiliary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, and
was interested with Mrs. Russell Sage
and Miss Helen Could in building homes
for sailors in ports in various countries.
She was also associated with Mrs. Bal
lington Booth in prison reform work,
and frequently visited penal institutions
and addressed inmates.
Mrs MCAlpin supported mission IN
Yokos uta, Japan. a naval port an e9u-
cational institution in India, where
young Indian girls are taught 70 De-
come Christian missionaries, and va
riOus missionary enterprises IN SouJh
Africa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

clyde Fitch has stage fright. Hefhas
just received word to go to Berlin as
soon as possible and stage his play.
''The Truth" which was enacted in this
country by Mrs. Bloodgood.
But, think Of it." he said this after
noon. Il don't understand German.
The only words I know are 'nein' and
yah and 'nicht' " Mr.. Fitch pro-
nounced il "nisht."
The playwright and adaDter came
spinning over 70 Washington in lis
automobile several days ago to strge
his latest play, Girls" at the BelascO.
and chatted all about himself. He says
he cannot understand just why they
want him I'm Berlins unless It is that
they're aching 10 roast somebody and
know that he will not know the differ
ence.
IT'S a good chance for an actor 10
get back at the playwright, isn't 1T
Think Of their Joy in telling me what
they think Of me. and all the time I'll
be standing there giving no back talk
and pretending that it Is the polite way
OF Americans not 10 aTgue.--
Mr.. Fitch is enthusiastic over the
success or The Truth in foreign Coun-
tries. and says a long and successful
season for the play is promised in
the German capitol. He talked al
length upon his vocation Of playwright
and tie many stage stories he has
given TIE public. But he dashed one
popular supposltlon TO the four winds
when he declared that he didn't write
plays anything ike as fast as the news
papers would have the public believe
He acknowledged that Il bored him 70
count up the number OF plays 10 which
his name is legally attached, but said
nothing about contracting ennui from
drawing royalties
ct really don't know how many plays
I have written" Mr. Fitch said. but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
TREASURY CLERKS
THANKED FOR GIFT
Associated Charities Manag-
erS Also Express Regret at
Death of Prominent Men.

Special appreciation for the $95s given
by workers IN the Treasury Department
was expressed by vote OF the board OF
managers Of the Associated Charities at
their regular meeting yesterday after
noon at Sl1 G street The motion was
made by Justice David J. Brewer and
seconded by TO.ln JOY Edison.
ApprOpri ate record was made Of the
sense OF great loss sustained by the
Associated Charities in the death of
Bishop SatterIee, one OF the vice DresI-
dents Of the association. The death OF
Crosby 5. Noyes since the last meeting
of the board Of managers was recorded
with expressions OF great appreciation
for the unfailing support and helpful
counsel which he gave TO the work for
many years. Resolutions or regret Ter
the death OF the Rev. Charles Alvin
Smith, who has helped actively in the
work OF the Georgetown division OF the
Associated Charities. were also passed.
The work Of the association during
February, as reported by Miss Ida -
Green acting general secretary. includes
the charitable treatment of 1,I53 fam
lies on whose behalf 2.09l applications
were received J SO visits made. and I.S-J
office interviews held. Employment,
either permanent or temporary, was Sc
cured for 1f8 persons, 115 persons were
given certificates for dispensary treat
ment, and SO sick people were given help
In other WAYS
For necessary relief s1.6645O was spent.
1s9 children being furnished with cloth
ing necessary 10 attend school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
.SEMBRICH CHARMS
IN SONG RECITAL
Prima Donna in Excellent
Voice, and Is Well
Received.

While other singers are seeking and
finding the fountain Of youth Nine.
Marcella Sembrich has undoubtedly
solved the secret Of perpetual charm.
This was clearly demonstrated yesteI-
day afternoon when the prima donna
gave a song recital In the National
Theater before one OF the largest aud
fences OF the current musical season.
Assisting Nine SembrIch were Ellison
Nan Hoose. tenor. and Michael de IA
dora, pianist.
Mime. Sembrich was IN excellent voice
AMI her program was designed II sat
isfy the demands for lighter numbers
ana the wishes Of more serious music
lovers. Particularly IN the duet from
LIZ Boheme," with Mr.. Van Hose, the
p0v.- and breadth OF Sembrich's voice
", made manifest The number was
one OF the most conspicuous on the pro-
gram and was received with much en-
thusiasm. Sembrich was again in fine
form in the aria from 'aTraviata" and
presented il fl beautiful style. She
gave a charming group Of songs, sew
eral OF which afforded the prima donna
opportunity for lighter work At the
conclusion Of the Strauss waltz, "Voce
al Primavera,' which closed the pro-
gram. Nine Sembrich was repeatedly
recalled, and responded with a charm
ing number for which she supplied her
own accompaniment.
8Ir. Van HUcse received n cordial well
come and was i'm splendid voice. His
reading Of tho romance PLUS Blanche"
from The HuEUenOts'' was beautiful.
and later, IN a group OF English songs,
Mr.. Van Hose completely CaptiVated
The audience.
His singing Of Louis Relchardt' S
when the Roses Bloom was a veri-
table gem. Its charm Of composition
and the delightful manner in which IL
was sung made it easily one of The most
I delightful little numbers washington
music lovers have heard for a long
while, II ever
Mr.. ZadOra. pianist OF exquisite tone
coloring and technique. contributed
some Of the most pleasing numbers OF
the afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
Safety for $4,000.

In the name of the people of the
Capital, the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia have formally
asked Of Congress an allowance to
make freproof the three public
school buildings for which specifica-
tions have been published. Their
specific estimata of the cost is even
lower than the general estimate
published in these columns yester-
day. It is:
For the siXteen-room building
near Howard University, $4,000 adj
ditionaL
For the sixteen-room building
in Columbia Heights, $4,000 addi-
tional.
For the twelve-room building in
the Southeast, $4,000 additional.
The total is SCI, 900.
Wisely and opportuneIy the Com
missioners go further. They ask
not only that these three structures
shall be secure against the flames,
but that the other school construc-
tions now provided for shall be
made tireproof as well-the addi-
ton TO the Johnson School. the ex-
tension of the Business High School.
the extension of the Western High
School, and the improvement of the
Garfield school The need here is
as great as in. the case Of the three
buildings which have been specially
noted. The risk TO the child win be
no less in the one than in any of the
others. But this should not be for
gotten
That there is more time to move
as TO the other schools than as to
these three for which the Commits
sioners are now receiving bids.
If the 2,4OO children to be quar-
tered in these buildings every year
are to be properly safeguarded,
Congress must act as quickly as
possible. To that end, every bust
ness body. every citizens assoeia-
ton, every parent, should bring to
bear upon Congress every ounce OF
influence he possesses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
Clyde Fitch Has Stage Fright
Anticipating German "RoaStdng;;"
Confesses Leap Year Proposal

DO mo- write them by the minute, as
haB come to be the popular BELIEF That
Is an entirely wrong impression People
believe that 4 go 20 nay room from
luncheon and write a play before din
ner. 80 a matter Of fact, / write on an
average Of a play or a play and q half
a seasOn. Il depends upon the mood
I am in. Sometimes I feel ike writing
comedy. and / write comedy. At other
tines I feel a little more serious.
= am now writing two plays. one Of
which Is serious. Both are original. ]
never begin to write q play until 1
have fully decided upon it In my mind
IL is all outlined. planned IN detail. and
pra ctiCauy ready for production before
line or II is put on paper.
Mr.. Fitch is very jolly. full OF life.
ana always ready for a good story
He was asked about a report that no
had received leap year proposal from
young woman IN Baltimore
An energetic newspaper reporter was
responsible for that. ., yes, the pro
pOsaI really came. IT happened this
way A reporter came to me for an in
terview at a time when ] was exceed
ingly busy. I told him 7 hadn't time 70
talk. and he said. Wen. III write
something 81 you'll stand for it, ] told
him I would. but asked him not % write
anything foolish.
"They always do Jusy as one asks.
those newspaper reporters ana 50.
when the paper came out, there WAS an
Interview with me In which / was
quoted as saying that George AIDE and
I were the only unmarried American
playWTights. According 10 the writer
] was made TO say that 7 never had
had pr0pcsal OF marriage, although 7
felt the need OF a life mate. Then came
the proposal.
The young woman said she was nine
teen years OId and had chestnut eyes
and brown hair-or was II chestnut hair
and brown eyes? I'm blest If 7 know.
No. ] didn't think an answer was re-
CURED"
And there was a twinkle en- the play
Wrights eye that seemed TO say that
he didn't give HIS autographs that
easily.