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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
PLANS FOR MOVING.
Officials to Occupy Municipal Build
ing july 8,

Commissioner West announced today
that beginning Monday. July q. the Of
ficial business 81 the local government
will be transacted in the new municipal
building A special committee of District
ofic!als has been designated by the Com
missioners to make the necessary ar
ranxements for the removal from the
present quarters.
Mr.. West also made known his intsn-
ton OF offering a motion TO the board OF
Commissioners providing for the closing
of the District building al noon July /.
> and 3 TO give the clsrks and other EN-
ployes an opportunity 10 prepare for the
val OF the officia papers ard rec
ords.
: stated that the removal committee
IS new engaged in providing furnishings
and other equipment for the new build
ing, and will cause the immediate re-
moval TO the new building of such things
as can be spared from the old quarters
without interfering with the Office work.
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MILK SUPPLY TO Be SAFE.
DISTRICT AUTHORITIES TO FIND
WAY TO MAINTAIN PURITY.
Seeking Law Which Will Permit In
spection for Purposes Of
Prosecution.

We think that the inspection of milk
can be carried on. although the method
of analysis and prosecution may possibly
have to be changed
Our endeavors to keep the milk sup
ply safe will be continued as earnestly as
possible. We shall avail! ourselves of any
law that will enable us to do So
This is. Mr. Macfarland's comment upon
the ruling of Judge Mullowney. in the
Police Court yesterday. in effect. that
the health department has no legal right
TO examine and analyze milk for pur-
poses of legal prosecution
Effects Of Decision.
i Judge Mullowny decides that tie old
pure food law. under which the impure
milk and cream prosecutions were con
Quoted. is void and that future cases mus,
be tried under tie provisions of the act o.
1906
The opinion was given in the case o.
William F.. Burns. a dairy product deale,
at 1892 F street. a.raigned in the District
branch of the court for selling milk con-
tanning less than 3ls per cent OF fat. The
case was heard in its entirety. The
charge was dismissed
Under the ruling. it is stated all i'm
pure dairy product cases coming unde,
the supervision of the health department
must be prosecuted In the United States
branch of the Police Court. Inspection
Will have 20 De done proba bly, in conjunc.
ton with the inspectors Of the Agricul-
tural Department. 1t naturally follows
under this construction. that the prose
no
States attorney. rather than the copor.
alton counsel who heretofore has haC
charge of the cases
Commissioner Mcfarland and Health
omcef Woodward conferred this morning
and have arrived a the conclusion tina,
the milk dealers charged with adultera.
ing mix may he prosecuted under section
. Of the pure food law
1t Is believed BY Mr.. Macfarle nd and
Dr. Woodward that while there may have
to be change in the method of pro-
cedure. II will be cutie possible to keep
Up the inspection of the milk supply sub
stantiaily az it has been carried on. and
they desire 10 find the best method of
doing u
To Consult Corporation Counsel.
commissioner Mcfarland and the healti,
ofncer agreed that the corporation coun-
sci would have to be asked for his advice
as to what could be done. Commissioner
mcfarland will confer with CORPORATION
Counsel Thomas some time this after
noon
Section "f the pure food law. which II
IS ncheved. Is applicable, under the present
circumstances. is as follows:
nat 1t shall be the duty of each dis
trict attorney 10 whom the Secretary of
Agriculture shall report any violation of
thls act. or when any health. or food. OF
drug officer. or agent Of any state. terri
tory. or the District Of Columbia shall
present satisfactory evidence of any such
violation, to cause appropriate proceedings
to be commenced ana prosecuted in the
proper courts Of the United States, with
out delay for the enforcement of the pen
alties, as in such case herein provided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
The PANTHEON

alixh;ed in front of Robins statue of
Thought" which was h"a"ily reled in
black.
While digntaries were arriving. small
but noisy groups shouted. Down with
lola" and Long i've the army. About
$40 young men belonging 10 a Catholic
organization We're particularly Violent.
great majority of the multitude. however.
was sympathetic and their cheers
browne the cries OF disgust.
Scene Within the Pantheon.
Inside the Pantheon. which is in the
form of a Greek cross. the beautifully
decorated casket. containing the body OF
Zola. reposed upon high red and gold
catefalque. placed IN the center of the
transept and beneath the cupoia. The
base was banked with flowers. and eight
green flames. burning from gigantic
golden casters around the bier. gave a
strange ana weird effert. Tie baus-
trades OF the Pantheon We're hung with
golden drapery. bearing lola : initial in
silver and overriding with violet tuile.
Madam lola and Zola 8 two natural chill
dren. who have now been lesitimatiZed.
together with some OF her intimate
friends. occupied place in the corner of
the transept. Ranking the position of
President Fallieres and the members of
the cabinet. The diplomatic corps. includ-
ing Amba ssador White. We're directly OPP
posite.
v.
beside President Fallieres and Immediate
~ i'm front of Gen. Picquart In the re-
manning space were delegations from the
senate and the chamber of deputies.
Judges in their ermine robes. members of
Che academy in green uniform. officers of
the army and nav and representatives of
the various ministries and all the state
and municipal corporations. The profu-
sion Of uniforms added to the briliancy
of the assemblage,
Many distinguished men of letters also
were present. though the Dreyfus oppo-
nents. together with all the members of
the Opposition in parliament, were notice.
able by their absence.
Maj. Dreyfus Present.
Mai. Dreyfus, who sat with his wife and
his brother Matthew Immediately at the
side of the tribune. Vas the exposure of
many eyes. He sat erect and composed.
reminding those present of his attitude
during the Rennes trial
The ceremony proper was brief. 1t was
held amid majestic surroundings The
band of the republican guard. led by NJ.
Faure. director of, the Conservatory of
Music. opened with the ''Marseillaise.
The chorus and the orchestra of the
Conservatory then rendered the prelude
to BrEneaus .'Msssidor.
VI. Doumersue. minister of public in
struction. delivered an address, which was
listened to attentively. but without demon
stration either during its progress or at
its conclusion. The chorus and orchestra
then followed with Beethovens heroic
symphony The ceremony inside the
Pantheon came to an end with the sing
ing of the Chant du Depart. played by
the band
1t was just as the presidential party
reached the door leading TO the portico
that the shooting occurred Two sharp
reports startled the vast assemb.age For
the instant every one believed that Presi-
dent Falieres had been shot.
scene of Understandable confusi ION fol-
lowed. Many women present shrieked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
MURDER SUSPECTED.
Lifeless Body Of Woman Found in
Closet-Signs of Struggle.

APPLETON Wis. June 4.-The life
less body of Mrs. Minnie Grunert was
found sitting in a closet at her home
last night. small cord circling her
neck and attached to hatrack had
apparently caused stranSulation.
District Attorney Rooney thinks she
was murdered. "Her lace is bruised.
scratched and swollen. and her hands
show every sign of a struggle" said
Rooney
Paul krause. from whom Mrs. Grunert
was divorced Il few weeks ago. is in Jail
here awaiting trail on charge of
having set fire to his wifes home sew
eral months ago For several weeks he
had been OUT on 81 ..aD bail but last
evening his bondsmen recalled the bail
bond. Two hours after krause was
again placed in jail the body of his for
mer wife was found
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and tainted The crowd sursed forward.
but quickly broke and scattered when the
members nf The fcndi iran guard who
,int" tie TRANSCRIPTS rushed 10.
Assailant Struck Down.
The assailant of the major was struck
down. \ fierce knot of soldiers and civil
, !ans were struggling over Maj Dreyfus
and his fallen assailant
Mai. DreyfuS. his hawk-lke features
pale as death. bat manifestins complete
rompos,ira. was holding up his hand from
which blood was streaming. Soldiers with
difficulty prevented ILL. enraga, crowd
from beating and kicking the man on the
floor
Upon the sharp command of Pr"frc, Of
Police Lepine. who was Immediately on
the scene. the assaiiant of Dreyfus was
dragged 70 his feet. He presented a
pit spectacle. From a blood smea red
face his wild eyes looked around appca al
ngly as If for sympathy. They met only
the angry and menacing glare of the
crowd His ears heard only imprecations
upon his deed.
The mans clothing was in shreds His
coat and vest had been literally torn from
his body.
Maj. Dreyfus. accompanied by his
brother Matthew. who was the first to
strike the assailant after ne fired: DR..
POZi and several other friends was led
away to the mayors Office opposite the
Pantheon. where his wound was dressed
The doctors found the bullet had entered
his wrist
In the meantime Gordon had been
formed about the assailant. who. under
the direction of NJ. Lepine. was con-
Quoted TO side entrance of the Pan
theon.
Street Crowds Know Nothing.
All this time the vast multitude pack
ing the sidewalks and crowding the
windows on the streets converging on
the Pantheon had no suspicion OF the
excitement that reigred within the tenn
pie.
The appea rance Of President Fallieres
at the portico had been greeted with "A
great cheer which drowned the cries Of
Down with Dreyfus' and Long live
the army" which came principally from
q band of about 500 men belonging to
an association known as La Jeunesse
Catholique," who had stationed them
YES on corner opposite. Soon after
this cheering regiment after regiment
came swinging by to the biare of trum-
pets and the sound of martial music
After having his wound dressed Ma J.,
Dreyfus was taken to his home. where
he was rejoned by his wife, who was
with him when he ": shot.
The crowds arouf j the Pantheon were
driven back. and all the streets leading
to the temple were h; .red. Twenty ar
rests have been made.
lola Defender of Jews.
lola came into the Dreyfus case natu-
rally as one of the foremost defenders of
the Jews in France. Long before he en-
tered his plea for Dreyfus. in fact. he had
distinguished himself by his interest pub
licly manifested. in the Jewish race.
In several articles he vigorously attack
ed the anti-Semites, declaring the cam
paign against the Jews was "a mon
strosity something beyond commonsensa
and any idea OF truth or justice" AS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Minister'S Valet Insane.

Anton HERR. the valet OF the Swiss min
lister who two weeks ago attempted to
commit suicide at the legation on Connec-
,icut avenue by shooting himself was
this afternoon adJudged insane by jury
in Criminal Court No =. and VIII be sent
to the Government Hospital for the In
sane. He will be deported to Germany
:, =. ,nders,ood. unless the Swiss minister
requests that he be allowed to remain
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Death Of George Brewer.
al Dianatch ia The Star

ROCKVILLE, Md. June 4-Georro
Brewer. one of Montgomery county,s
leading citizens and most prosperous
farmers. died at an early hour this morn.
ing at the home of his son. William G
Brewer near Beaisvine. aged eiehty-s,x
years. He had been i'll about two weeks
his death being due to a general break
down Mr.. Brewer was a son Of the Ia 70
Dr. William Brewer and was the young
est Of fifteen children. His wife. who died
about eight years ago, was before her
marriage Miss Alethea Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Shot and Killed in Dance Hall.

SAN FRANCISCO. June +.-Policeman
". H. Helms was shot and killed early
today in a dance hall by holdup man
named r 0. Young. Young entered the
hall drew revolver and covered the
bartender who promptly ran for the door
and escaped Policeman Helms. who saw
the disturbance. entered the hall. At
the doorway. before he had time to draw
his revolver, Young met him and fired at
close range. Young was captured and is
now in the city prison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Mile. Feodorovna Hanged.

yORONEZH. June Mile. Feodorovna
the woman who made an unsuccessful
attemp, to assassinate Gen. Bibikoff gov
ernor VI this province, May Il. was
hanged here yesterday. She was twenty
five years old and was formerly school
teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Plague Under Control.

GTAYAQU1L Ecuador. June 4-The
plague here seems to be well under con-
troll Since May the new cases have
numbered only forty-two.- Nineteen
deaths have occurred from bubonc and
eighty cases have been cured. There are
now thirty-seven cases in the lazaretto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
DIES AS RESULT OF INJURIES
THOMAS E. RUSSELL PASSES
AWAY IN LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Sustains Fatal Fracture Of Skull
Action by coroner's Jury Fol-
lowing an Inquest.

Thomas E. Russell. the picture and rug
dealer Uho was struck on the head with
shovel by Thomas. alias Dolly Wee
ney. colored. last Monday afternoon while
near the corner of eth and X streets. died
al the Emergency Hospital yesterday att
ernoon. the autopsy showing that death
had resulted from cerebral hemorrhage
following severe fracture of the skull.
Neeney and Walter Johnson. also col
ored. who were arrested shortly after
Russell received the fatal injury. were
present at the inquest held al the morgue
at noon today. Attorney A. W.. Scott.
their counsel. advised them to make no
statement. The jurors heard the state
ments of witnesses. however. and held
both men fer the action OF the grand
jury.
II was in evidence that Willie Wa hing
ton fourteen-year-old colored boy. was
pushing a cart In which Russell had rugs
and pictures. and wnile the boy was
standing at 9th and * streets another
colored boy asked IL Willie knew where
he could get job. The two boys got In
a mix-up, witnesses stated. and when
Russell appeared he started In the diret-
ton of the strange boy.
You wouldn't hit that boy. would
you?" asked Walter johnson, who had
approached
u MT you. Is what huSScil is Tepoi
ed To have replied.
Views of Witnesses.
Witnes SEES told the jury that Russell
crowded johnson and threw him over a
fence. Veeney appeared about that time
and dealt Russell three blows on The back
of the head with the shovel While Rus
sell was lying on the ground. 1t was tes
tined. Johnson said to him: You are no.
dead yet. and struck him with his fist.
When Johnson realized that Russell was
unable TO gel UP he turned to him and
remarked You hit me and | hit you,
and I'm going to stay with YOU
Persons residing near the scene of the
encounter procured water and bathed the
head of the wounded man. caring for him
until he was taken 10 the hospital.
Both prisoners were comm tied to Jail.
The deceased. who was widower. resided
al III 18th street northeast, with several
children He was a native OF st. Mary
county. Md, having come here from near
MorganZa about three years ago. His
body was removed from the morgue to his
late home this afternoon. and will be TAX
en- To Morganza Saturday morning for
interment
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hard over his books. He came to Wash
ington and passed very creditable exam
inatiOn. Suffering from the great and
prolonged medical strain incident TO these
studies. he began drinking.
The counsel traced step by step the con-
tinuation OF his drinking. and said that
when the signatures on the checks were
forged he had been saturated with strong
drink
IF he had committed this crime with
a clear intellect | would not defend him. .
Mr. Classic declared. but he was men,
tally irresponsible. The former attract
i've young man became morose. The
picture changed. He was given to peri
He would cry like little child for hours.
but was unconscious of such weeping
spells until told of them by his associates.
He did queer and outlandish things at
times. illustrating his mental irresponsl-
bility. He had Authorizations and de-
clared relatives were dead, although in
fact they were alive
This steady. habitual unbrOken use
of vermuth and absinthe worked awful
effects, and he could not discriminate be-
tween right and wrong
Undergoes a Strain.
Mr. Classic. continuing his opening ad-
dress. spoke Of Surgeon Spear being on
the verge of delirium tremens. and said
he would put the accused on the witness
stand to show hoH he lad suffered from
the effects Of strong drink. He was up
until late hour the night before the
commission of the crime. and then went
TO the medical examination he had been
preparing .oG and made failure Of it.
Il will not attempt to show" Mr.. Glas-
sic concluded, that the signatures on the
checks were not written ny DIR. Spear.
For week more following the crime
he had no understanding of what he had
done. There were examinations all that
week. Then he was stricken with the
meas'es and went To the Naval Hospital
There he was deprived of alcohol. after
which he could go back through the
physical facts and recall committing the
acts complained of.
Chief Wilkie made il pain to the ac-
cused on the threshold of his interview
with Spear that h" intended to assert he
had signed the checks, and then Spear
made the admission or confession
The accused had no recollection of any
deliberate intention tn steal the money
from his brother officers
Father a Witness.
The hrst witness for the defense was the
venerable father Of the accused Judge
William p Spear Of Columbus. Ohio He
gave his profession as lawyer and ap-
peared TO feel deeply the position he had
been placed in by the conduct Of his son.
He was accompanied to the board room
by his wife. who. however. did not ent si'
the trial chamber. but remained In an
peared to be seriously concerned as to
the outcome Of the serious charge that
has been placed against their SON
My son was soldier In the Cuban
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
BRISK VOTING IN GfoRGIA
GREAT INTEREST IN SMITH
BROWN CONTEST.
Marching Clubs Parade the Streets
Of Atlanta-Early Returns
Announced.

ATLANTA. Ga. June 4.-Before tomor-
row morning people of Georgia will I'M
doubtely know who is TO be the next gov
ernor OF the state. Today in every coun-
ty ballots are being cast In the democra tic
primary to decide whether Gov. Hoka
Smith shall return to the state capitol
after the lst of next January or whether
former Railroad Commissioner Joseph NJ.
Brown will win his fight and become the
choice of the people for governor
Polling a Heavy Vote.
The weather throughout Georgia today
was ideal for heavy vote following the
heaviest registration ever made in the
state.
In Atlanta little business was transact
ed today in the interest manifested in the
election. Marching clubs paraded the
streets and election managers lined their
forces at the polls. taking polls of the
voters as they were about TO vote
1t is stated authoritatively at both head
quarters that up to . O'Clock this morning
Atlanta had piled the largest vote in its
history up to tlat time.
At the campaign headqua rters of Gov.
Smith 1t was said in three wards the
voters had declared themselves 1ss for
Smith and 10 for Brown. At the Brown
headquarters reports had been received
from Athens that 500 votes had been
polled. estimated at 8 TO l for Brown.
Other Contests Ignored.
Other contests have sunk into insignifi-
canoe. Though in six OF the eleven con-
gressional districts of Georgia there are
contests among democrats for the NOM
ination for Congress; although there are
two candidates for state treasurer. nu-
merous fights for the legislature and state
senate. none has attracted the general in
terest attaching to the Smith Brown con
test. 1t Is political fight with a personal
side which has lined up every democrat
in Georgia.
The election itself does not take place
until fall. but as none of the parties out
side the democratic party places state
ticket in the field the democratic primary
decides the election. Senator Clay will be
returned without opposition,
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Crawford Company Files Brief
in "Favoritism" Case.
EVIDENCE NOT DISCUSSED
Attorney Flannery Says Situation Is
Perfectly Clear.
POWER TO DIVIDE CONTRACTS
Argues That Commissioners of the
District of Columbia Have
Such Authority.

John s. Flannery. counsel for the Gram
ford Paving Company. whica vas un-
duly favored by officials OF the District
engineer department. according TO the
Brennan Construction COMPANY has filed
brief with the Commissioners
Mr. Flannery does not discuss the evil
dence. but confines himself 10 two legal
questions. which, he contends. should sat-
isfy the Commissioners
The first question considered is: The
power OF the Commissioners t. divide the
wora under the proposals OF March -.
1907. and To make the contract of May
!. 1907, with the Crawford Paving Conn
pany. Mr.. Flannery argues that an ex-
animation Of the organic act OF June IL.
1873 seems to him 10 make il perfectly
clear that the Comm issionerS had ample
power 4" divide the street paving for the
current ffscai year. and To award 10 the
Brennan and Crawford companies the
particular kinds or classes Of such work
for which they were, respectively, the
lowest bidders
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Mr.. Classic described Spears scholarship
at the University OF Virginia. and his am
hitions To advance himself and his ef-
forts 10 lead IA regular life. How a
student he .boned'' for the medical eN-
animation which secured him admission
IL the navy as an assistant surgeon. IN
order to bring this accomplishment; about
he burned much midnight oil and labored
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defense would he along lines OF mental ir-
responsibility due TO the excessive use of
cocktails containing vermuta and all
sinthe. He explained that the defense
would not withdraw the plea of not
guilty" although admitting that the
forged signatures were placed on the
Treasury checks by the accused But the
defense would emphasize the young man $
IN ntai irrespons.biiity, due TO strong
drink.
Mr.. Classic made an earnest appeal 10
the long line Of stern naval officers sitting
along a lengthy trial table.
The mos offensive of offenses in the
whole calendar of crime" he said. is
that of forging another name. and the
consequences of such an offense are ser-
Gus. as they should be.
The attorney spoke Of the high type of
honor among officers of the army and
navy and how detesta bile such an offense
must be TO their high sense of honor.
While drunkenness is no excuse for
crime, Mr.. Classic argued. Yet mental ir-
responsb Utility. whether due to drink. drug.
disease or heredi;y. must be reckoned
With as an excuse.
This unfortunate Young man.. Mr..
Classic continued at early stage Of
his life became addicted - the excessive
use OF alcohol. and his parents sent him
to an institution for the cure of disorders
caused by such excuses. Martini cock
tails were his favorite drink. In this ber-
erage are vernuth and absinthe. and
those ingredients are more than alcohol
they are drugs. one OF their toxic effects
is 10 render a person incompetent To judge
Of. the val;:e of an act or to discriminate
right and
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ADMITS THE CHARGE

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