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The Washington times., 1908-12-16
RAILWAY ENJOINED
BY GOVERNMENT
Prevented From Removing
Navy Yard Tracks IN
til May, 1910.

Suspecting efforts to freeze OUT tie
Navy Yard and cause its abandonment,
the Government secured an Injunction
today - prevent the Philadelphia, Bal
ttmOre AID Washington Railroad Com
pany from removing the switch at that
point before May 2, 1910, by which tine
United States District Attorneys Daniel
". Baker and Stuart AIcNamara. who
handled the case, hope there VIII be
3 new law on the subject.
The 1000 employees OF the Navy Yard
were at The mercy Of the railroad. II
was said. before Justice Barnard signed
the injunction. for the court itself SAYS
that the work OF the Navy Yard. tbs
maneuvers ut Indian Head, and the
proving tests are wholly dependant
upon the switch.
, new switch was ordered laid bv
Congress, but the road announced II
would not lay It and would tight the
order because the order provided that
the road must pay for The right OF yvav.
and It was feared it might become in
volved In a fight TO prove the title 10
the ground along the Anaeostfa river
An injunction for sixty DAYS to pre-
vent removal was secured February y
but II expired in April and the comDanv
was suspected Of being about to tear up
the tracks and turn the tables on rhe
Government.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
Minister TO Roumania and
Servia and Agent to
Bulgaria.
Is THIRD ASSISTANT
SECRETARY OF STATE
William Phillips Named TO Succeed
characterization Is Sent
to Senate.

The President today sent to the SEN
ate the nomination OF Huntington VIII
son, present Third Assistant Secretary
OF State, to be minister to Roumania
and Servia and diplomatic agent TO
Bulgaria.
William Phillips. OF Massachusetts
now employed in the State Department.
10 named as Third Assistant Secretary
OF State
huntington Wilson was born in Chi
cago, III, December l., 1876, and Eradu-
ated from Yale University In the class
OF 1887. nj May of that year he was ap-
pointed second secretary Of the legation
at Tokyo and raised to secretar,. Oc-
tober. 1900 He was charge d'anaireS
and when the post was made an en-
basSy, in 1906. he became first secreta,,,
On June, 1906 he received the appoint-
ment OF Third Secretary of State. which
position he mas held ever since.
He was married in 1904 TO Miss T.1c,,
Wortham, Of st. James. No. and is =
member OF the National Geozranbical
society, the Archaeological institute Of
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
Anti-Saloonist Leader Pro-
duces Correspondence
to Prove Case.
DECLARES PROFESSOR
DID SEE INTERVIEW
Bitterly Resents "Insinuatinn" That
Its Authenticity Was Den ed
Before Publication.

Aroused by the statements OF Prof.
c. W. A. veditz. Of George Washington
University, in his reply to the charges
made by the Issue, the official organ Of
the anti-saloonists regarding his con
neC5ion with the recent liquor campaign
In Lynchburg. Va. William II. Ander-
son. acting legislative superintendent Of
tie Anti-SalOOn League Of America, to-
day comes back with a statement
20 The Times, IN which he declares that
Prof. Veditz's reply was not based on
facts. and produce the correspondence
between them 10 prove his assertion.
Mr. Anderson prefaces his communi-
cation by stating that he has no desire
20 continue the controversy, but that
he feels that he should protect his own
reputation for veracity and reliability.
He further states that he would be Will
ing 10 let the mater drop. so far as the
general public Is concerned. were IL not
for the fact in concluding. Prof. Veditz
made a peculiarly nasty insinuation."
TO the effect that he had denounced the
interview as false before its publication
Mr.. AndeTson's Letter.
The letter written by Mr.. anderson
20 The Times follows:
Baltimore, Nd, Dec ,6. 1905.
Editor The Washington Times,
Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir:
1 am in possession OF a -opy OF The
Times OF Saturday, which Jntains an
article concerning Prof. Veditz. quoting
The American Issue" article, proof Of
which I sent you IN advance. Ny at
eention has been called TO yesterdays
Times, in which Mr.. Veditz states thar
these matters are absolutely false.
I have no disposition 20 continue this
matter as long controversy, but I
am interested In protecting my own
standing for veracity and reliability IN
your Office where Ain a comparative
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
Figures of President Castro
Are Burned by Mob
in Caracas.
END OF HIS REGIME
IS FORESHADOWED
State of Almost Open Revolt Pre-
vails-ThouSandS Flock
Into Caracas.

WILLEMSTED, Dec 16.-.The end Of
Castro's reign in Venezuela is clearly
foreshadowed I'm the riots that are oc-
curing ina all parts OF the country as a
result Of the Dutch reprisals against
that country.
TOday's dispatches from Caracas show
that the riOting that eliminated in the
attack on the Office last Monday was
more serious than the early reports in
dicated- Almost a state Of open revolt
against Castro and Acting President
Gomez now exists Thousands Of en-
ragged VenezueIans from all over the
country are hocklng into Caracas.
All the pictures and statues of Castro,
OF which he had given many to the city,
were collected and burned in a huge
bonfire In the Plaza Bolivar
Not only WAS the demonstration in
front of the place the most threatening.
but the homes Of many OF the recOg-
Hlzed frienUs OF the self-exiled Presi-
dent were stoned by the mob.
The police, wholly in sympathy with
the mob, made no effort to check the
demonstration and openly dehed the au-
thoriues. Thousands Of people paradcd
the streets last night and today, de
mandinE the deposition OF Castro. the
appointment Of a temporary govern
ment and the call for an early cleo
ton.
The temper OF the people was so war
like that all those who are known 20 be
allied with Castro hid themselves.
The remarkable feature of the riots
is the absence Of any expressed feel
ing against Holland. Everywhere
the people blame Castro for the trou-
bles, and there is even rejoicing in
many quarters that Holland has at
last taken the initiative in "A cam
paign that Will force the overthrow
of Castro.
Steps are already under way 10
cOnfiscate the property OF Castro. the
larger part of which, however. has
been taken out of the country by the
wiley executive. The people are now
convinced that Castro has fed, with
no intention Of returning
The wrath Of the mob is directed
solely at Castro and his henchmen-
Several stores belonging to Senior
Thielen, a son-in-law OF Gen. TellO
Mendoza, were wrecked. as was the
building which houses the newspaper
IIl Constitutional, newspaper friendly
to the administration. General Men
doza was at one time minister OF
finance. and has been open in his friend
ship for Castro 1t was feared for a
time that an attempt would be made
on his life.
A number Of men were injured in the
riots, and one. Marcano Rojas, was
killed His funeral will occur tomOr-
row. and extreme precautions will be
taken that an outbreak does not occur
then
An the proclamations posted about
the city by Castro were torn down and
trampled on.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
MOTHER Of HAMS
WILL TAKE STAND
Hopes to Convince Turv
Murder Was Not Pre-
medirated.

FLUSHING, y. Y, Dec. 16-At the
very outset OF the opening OF the case
OF the State vs.. Thornton Jenkins Hams.
accused, with his brother, Capt Peter c.
Hams, L. S. a., OF the murd OF VIII
liam f. Annis, at the Bays,de Yacht
Club, on August Is last, the 6eferdant's
chief counsel John F. McIltyre, &C
cUsed the prosecution Of tampe-5.s- with
his principal witness
II was no secret in and about Justice
Frederick Cranes curt at the cnnven-
ing hour this morning, that this witness
was expected by M. Mcintyre and his
assistants 20 he the star performer for
their client This man was almost the
first person TO meet and talk 10 the
Hams brothers on the day they arrived
in the vicinity OF the boat house.
"A man can't with impunity swear
to one thing upon a legal paper and
testify to the contrary in this county
If I can help #"
The real battle for the life Of Hams
began before Justice Crane here today.
With the beginning Of the trial today
the crush for spectators seats was re-
newed. but by order Of the court the
only persons actually entitled 20 ad-
mission were given seats The usual
order excluding all witnesses from the
court room was then entered.
District Attorney Darrin IS decidedly
wrought over the assertion made BY
counsel for the defense that his wit
nesses have been tampered with.
Mrs. Annis Present.
One Of the early arrivals at the court
house was Mrs. William f Annis. wife
OF the murdered man. The district at
torney places great reliance in her story
on the stand
Hams made his regular appearance.
handcuffed to the under sheriff. He Is
in excellent physical condition and acts
as the most unconcerned Of any Of the
actors IN the tragedy
First WitneSs Called.
6. G. Skinner was called as the first
witness. He is a surveyor and identified
the plans of the Bayside Club.
Edward Andrews, Jr., Of Flushing, an
eyewitness identified the plans drawn by
the preceding witness.
Mcintyre demanded If it was not
fact that a fence at the club had been
changed since the killing. Witness said
he did not know.
Fred 6. Leavitt, chairmen Of the
house committee OF the Bay Side Club.
was called. He also said that he did
not know Of any changes. but could not
positively swear TO this.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
COURT POSTPONES
WATERBURY CASE

The case Of Jules II. Waterbury. who
represents the Associated Biographies
which published the lives OF famous
men, charged with obtaining money
under false pretense. was continued IN
I'll January 10. when it came up in
Police Court this morning.
Mr. Waterbury denies that he repre-
sented himself as the agent OF the As
ISOLATED Press. as was asserted ,,v,
Ormsby McHarg.
have furnished pictures and nj
ographies TO thousands Of newspaperS
and magazines" said Mr.. Waterbury
TINS morning. but nave never received
money before their publication unless
The subjects insisted upon my doing So
My work was that OF a legitimate press
agent, and the charge that I Obtained
money from public men before I had
fulfilled my part Of the contract is ridi-
culous."
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
LICKED TO FRAZZLF''
BY ''BUMBLE-PUPPY''
New Golf Term Sprung by Presdent-Eect Taft Makes
Famous Rooseveltian Phrases Sound Like An
cent History

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-President-elect
Taft having committed himself to my
policies salutes President Theodore
Roosevelt and, without desiring to de-
tract from the fame Of '-mollycoddle, -
licked to frazzle.' and other RoOse-
veltian coinages. offers "bumble-puppy.'
1t came out spontaneously" humble
puppyI' Just like that-and Mr.. Taft
applied it to himself; so it's safe. He
was speaking Of his chat with Walter
J. Travis, the crack golfer. 1T was
aust such a talk on golf as yeV would
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
GIVEN
AUDIENCE BY KAISER

BERLIN, Dec. 16--Under the watch
fur eye and attentive ear Of Secre-
tary Won SchOen, and with American
Ambassador Hin also present, EN-
peror William today gave an audience
at the Potsdam palace to DR.. Davis
and Felix Adler, the American sex
change professors.
Won SChoen was present to insure
against The Kaiser making any utter
ance that might prove embarrassing
and he succeeded admirably, for the
Kaiser's remarks were harmless and
innocent in the extreme
He expressed his admiration OF
President-elect TAFT, and said he
hoped to be able 10 welcome Mr.
Roosevelt on his visit TO Europe next
year.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
CHILDREN, NOT CASH.
NOW ASKED BY BONI
WithdraWs Demand for Ali
mOny in Suit Against
Princess de Sagan.

PARIS. Dec. 1s.-Count Boni de Cas-
tellano today announced the withdrawal
OF his demand for alimony from his
former wife, Princess de Sagan, who
was Miss Anna Gould.
In the resumption Of the trial OF his
suit for the CUSTODY OF his three chill
dren. Maitre Bonnet. his counsel, read
a letter from the count, which closed
with this paragraph.
The new attitude OF George Gould.
as well as that Of the princess and the
stained man who is now her husband
convince me more than ever Of the ne
cessity OF separating my children from
people who hold money TO be every
thing and honor nothing. I. therefore.
ask now for my children only. and no
money for their support"
Cut OF From Alimony.
Count de Castellane's sudden and IN
expected change Of front created a sen
sation in the courtroom. where II was
generally remarked that his new tack
indicated the collapse OF his suit. To-
days renunciatiOn Of alimony renders
it impossible for Bo1i to ask for money
from his former wife in the future.
The letter was written December j.
cRd in addition TO the paragraph quoted.
contained the following.
4 have just read the arguments of
ClemenceaU. JUIlemier, and RousseI
counsel against Bond. and 1 am indig-
nant at de Sagan's attitude reproaching
me as seeking only heavy damages, and
not caring for my children. I now re-
nounce my request for a pension. If 1
had been capable OF {. mercenary attf-
tude, I would have had only 10 accent
the financial offers OF the princess and
the Goulds. But 1 was outraged by
them, and rejected their offers.
Again --ccuses de Sagans.
In resuming his argument todav.
Maitre Bonnet said he had absolute
proof Of all the charges he made against
the de Sagans in his former arguments.
Il notice particularly ne said. that
while our adversaries are trying to deny
the minor points involved in this case.
they have not attempted to deny their
separation was officially announced 10
me at the time part Of Annals state
ment to keep her children, and was only
abandoned because Of its possible reac-
tionary influence.
What II Boni did squander the money
that his wife brought him? She was a
party to all cf his extravaEanceS and
enjoyed them with him. She was a
Gould with the Characteristic Gould de-
termination of dong only what pleased
her, until her character was wea lyened
by contact with de Sagan-"
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
Martial Ld1V Declared
To Restrain Wild Mob

CARACAS. Dec 1s.-Martial law has
been declared in this city today TO pre-
vent an aftermath of the furious riOung
OF last night, when houses were stoned,
windows broken, buildings fired, and
merchandise carried from looted stores
and burned. The animus of the mob
was leveled at the friends and adherents
Of President Castro. of Venezuela, who
Is today IN Berlin
The Plaza Bolivar was the scene OF
the widest eXcitemeIa. Figures OF the
President were burned in efigy and
statUCs Of Castro were hauled down
with ropes and demolished For hours
the authorities were unable to cope with
the fury OF the mob.
There have been no WaTlike demon
stratiOns against Holland yet despite
The fat that Dutch warships have been
ulaneuverIug of the coast and Offering
Warlike moves against this nation.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
NEGRO IS FINED
FOR BEATING MULE

a mule may be a proverbialIy tough
animal, but, nevertheless, the humane
society does not intend that he shall
be imposed upon
George Parker. who drives A coal
cart, was fined s. in Police Court to-
day, charged with over driving and
whipping a small mule Parker has
been warned before by Humane officer
Morris, and the arrest was made nv
Officer Walsh. on Thirty-third street
There VS. over a ton OF coal on tha
wagon, II was testified, and the mule
vas kept IL q latheE
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
URGES
PROBATION BILL

New methods in dealing with Grim
inals at the beginning or their careers,
with proper Jail conditions and a system
Of probation even for adults, are recon-
mendations made by Charles II. Turner.
Assistant United States District Attor-
uev.
In an address before the Mems So
Ciety of tie Church OF our Father last
night. he urged the passage Of the adult
probation bill now before Congress.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16

expect between an expert on the one
hand and man who plays golf like
a bumble-puppy."
Following are the definitions OF
''Bumble-puppy;'
Standard Dictionary-Whist played un-
scientifically or regardless Of rules
Century Dictionary-One who imagines
he can play whist snd undertakes to
do so.
Mr.. Taft is the pioneer in introducing
the word for more general application
than the dictionaries allow,
The Washington times., 1908-12-16

No Extra Fare to Chicago on "The
Pennsylvania Limited No extra fare
IS now charged from Washington or
Baltimore TO Chlcago or points west Of
ited," the Pennsylvania Railroads stan
dard passenger train. The PeDnsvl-
vania Limited" leaves Washington daily
at II so a M and arrives Chicago at 8:45
The next morning, connecting at Chicago
with through trains to the West and
NorthWest.-AdYt,
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
BOY DIES OF FRIGHT;
PLAYMATES BLAMED
SiX-Year-Old Lad Held Under Fall
ing Tree BY Com
panionS.
pan1onS.

CAMDEN, y. J., Dec. 16.-His nervous
system shattered by a prank of his
playmates. who held him under a tree
which woodchoppers were telling and
told him il would fan and kill him. six
year-old Charles Tozier died today of
fright
He was taken III shortly after the
practical Joke. in his delirium being
crushed by imaginary trees.
The physicians could find no symptoms
OF any known Tnalady and attributed
Lhe boys death solely 10 fright
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
WEATHER REPORT.

Light precipitation has prevailed in
the North Atlantic Coast States in con
nectiOn with the storm passing into the
Atlantic.
The winds along the Middle and South
Atlantic and East Gulf coasts will be
light to moderate variable
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
13 MEN MEET DEATH
BY NINE EXPLOSION
Many Entombed in Workings of
Hungarian Coal Prop
eTty.

VIENNA, Dec. 16.-In an explosion
OF fire damp in the Doman coal mine,
near Resicza, Hungary. today. thir-
teen miners are known TO be dead
while many are entOmbed with their
fate in doubt. The exact number OF
men in the mine at the time of the
explosion is not known.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
VANDALS WRECK HOME.

PITTSBURG, Dec 16.-The home OF
William Montgomery, convicted cash
Ter OF the wrecked Allegheny National
Bank, has been wrecked by pillagers
and damage estimated at 81, 600 done
TO its interior.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
FOUR ARE MISSING
IN TENEMENT BLAZE
Four Houses Destroyed by Fire
Believed to Have Been
IncendiaTy.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Six tenement
houses on Grant street were destroyed
by FIRE early today. -Four persons are
missing and it is feared that they per-
ished In the flames.
The blaze started in the cellar Of the
six-story building.
An explosion which shook the struc-
ture came before the flames burst from
the basement windows and il is thought
the fire may be Of incendiary origin.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
FORECAsT ZOE DIsTRlCT

For the District of Columbia. increas-
ing cloudiness tonight. Thursday prob-
ably showers; moderate variable winds.
The Washington times., 1908-12-16
TEMPERATURE.
SIN TABLE
TTDE TABLE.

Today-High tide. 1:52 a m. and 2:2O
p m Low tide. $50 a. m and 9:05 .. m.
S.0N 2. IN Low tide, 9.f5 a. IN. and 9:53
p. IL
The Washington times., 1908-12-16

AcOntinued on SIKH Pa&a4
The Washington times., 1908-12-16

The Committee on Appropriations n
expected to report in favor either %
letting the offensive part Of the Presi-
dents message lie on the table OF ex-
punge Is from the record
No demonstration took place in the
Senate Nh IN the two resolutions were
under consideration Nearly all tIa
Senators ware present and the galleries
were CROWDED in expectation that the
Brownsville case would be brought IN.
The entire proceedings were marked
by silence that seemed TO indicate tie
Intensity q purpose on the part az
6Continued OF sixth Paxal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
WATERTOWS JOTTlNGS

A large attendance is expected at the ice cream festival in the new parochial school this evening.
 R. N. Deland and family who have been away on their vacation, return ed home Saturday evening. Mrs De- land had the misfortune of spraining her ankle while away.
 The Watertown base ball team was defeated in Woodbury Saturday by the score of to 8. Snyder and Ryan of Waterbury were the battery for the Watertown team.
 William Blackman, age 80 years, an old resident of this place, died at his home in the north part of town Saturday afternoon after being in poor health for some time. Besides his wife Mir Blackman is survived by three sons and one daughter.
 The Watertown nine was defeated by the w. O. w. team in Waterbury yesterday morning by the score of 9 to 4, in in an eleven inning con- test. owing to the crowd encroach- ing on the field and incompetent um- piring. Wilkinson and McGowau were the battery for the Watertown team and Finn. Snyder and Johnson for the w. O. w.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
WATERVlLLE

Richard Morrow has returned from visit with friends in Torrington.
 Regular meeting of Good Will lodge, K. of F., tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Fred Cocker of Derby spent Sun day with his parents on Orchard street.
 Miss Gertrude Nichols of Thomas- ton spent Saturday with friends on Yale street.
 The Waterville, Jr, bail team was defeated by picked team in Thom- aston yesterday, to 8.
 About seventy-flve attended the clambake of the Pin shop firemen yes terday in the grove. The ball game between the married and single men was won by the former, the score being II to [.
 Barker and Gagain were the bat tery for Curley's Independents against Ansonia on Saturday. Bar ker allowed two hits and Gagain made three hits. all that were made by the Independents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Olympic Winners In Games.

New York, Aug. 31.-About 15,000 persons attended the track and field athletic games held at Celtic park, Long Island. under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Several of the American athletes who took part in the Olympian games in London last month and who were so enthusi- astically received by the crowds that witnessed the big parade here were among the big field of contestants. John Flanagan of the Irish-American Athletic club of this city made a new worlds record by throwing the sixteen pound hammer from nine foot circle English style) 1T9 feet GA inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Bas- Readers.


 Milford-While playing at fishing, rom a rock near the edge of the Wepowaug river yesterday after noon, Maurice E. Miller, Jr, , years old, fell into the water and was drowned.
 Rockville-Samuel Franklin. 63 years old. was attacked. knocked down and robbed of a gold watch and chain Saturday night in Brook. lyn by an unknown man. FrankIin's cries attracted the attention of some Of the passersby, but the assailant made his escape.
 New Britain-While on the way to the home of his aunt in this citv. in response 10 a telegram sent to him in New Haven, Hans Grenirod. 22 years old, was killed, probably in stantly, by train al the Berlin sta tion of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad early yester. day.
 New Haven-As his car was speeding through Farren avenue about : o'clock last evening Conduc tor James s. Brehm of car No 320, on the way 10 Lightaouse Point, had one leg badly torn by being struck by the -lsnking of an improvised guard fence around an excavation which is being made in that street
 Meriden-Jonn Fahy of 1s5 Cen ter street, was found lying at tho foot of St John street. New Haven. in the cut, about midnight Saturday night, with both legs cut of. IL is thought that Fshy was trying io hoard the steamboat train and tha. he missed his footing and fell under the wheels He vas hurried to the New Haven hospital. where he died a short tims later.
 Ner Britain-Joseph caspar cf No Wildwood street. aged : years. shot Annie Richter. the l5-year-old daughter of John Richter, living al the corner of Rhodes and Market streets. with an air rife in the left shoulder yesterday. The girl says hr did it deliberately. He vas playing in the yard and struck her younger brother with a whip. She stopped him and sent him home. Then heI shot her with the rife.
 Hartford-Ha1el Famine BradIey. wife of Frank Bradley of yinfoa-s mills. South Windsor. committed suicide yesterday morainE bv shoos- ing herself la the Jeff temple BTzf- Ter and his wife quarreied Ssturdzv night after she had sccrsed him rfI infdelity. The quzrreI vas resums1 ves-erdzg morning and after al Wordy var. Mrs Bradley ha1s her hushsnd Eood-aTe and. going 10 their tent some distance away. shot her sesE