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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
SYRACUSE MAY LOSE
TWO STAR OARSMEN
Scholarships May Bar Ten Eyck
and Champlin from Regatta
at POughkeepsie

SYRACUSE. y. Y, June l2.-COm-
mencemeut at Syracuse T. marred by
the startling announcement that James
A. Ten Eyck. jr.. stroke OF the varsity
crew and Champlln. at no. G, who
stroked last years freshman crew. may
not be allowed to row az POughkeepsie
on account Of scholarship.
1t has leaked out that the two men,
who are looked upon as towers Of
strength and endurance i'm the varsity
boat. failed in much OF their work at
the recent examinations. At the time
Of the Annapolis race there was some
question as 10 the eligibility of the men
on account Of scholarship, and 10 was
agreed by the eligibility committee that
the matter of dropping them from the
crew be delayed until the results Of
their examinations were seen.
While the men are still rowing with
the varsity, the rumor is persistent that
they viii not be able TO row at POugb-
keepsie. Ten Eyck and Champlin are
the only men in college who have had
experience in strOking a boat. and
should both men be dropped the chances
of Syracuse Tor winning the varsity
race, which before have seemed bright
would De seriously handicapped.
The only solution OF the problem iu
the event that the varsity loses Ten
Eyck and ChamplIn viii be the break
ing up of the four-Oare crew, putting
Shea, who strokes the fOur-Oared. as
stroke Of the varsity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
Attache of Cuban Legation
Here Asks for Divorce
in New York.
VANDERBILT CASE
BROUGHT OUT NAME
Brenchley Said TO Have Given Her
a $1,000 Automobile
Married in 1908.

NEW YORK, June 12.-Mrs Mary
Agnes Ruiz. whose name has been be-
fore the public several times recently,
is being sought today, that papers in
a divorce action may be served upon
her. Despite the efforts of attorneys
interested in the case. her whereabouts
remains a mystery. although it is re-
ported that she is in Europe
Her husband. Antonio a Ruiz. who
brought the suit, is an attache OF the
Cuban legation In Washington. Today
he is in New York at the Waldorf
Astoria. No correspondent IS mentioned
in the papers.
Mrs. Ruiz's name was brought to
public notice about the time OF the
eIopment of Harry Brenchley with Mrs.
4. S. Dieterich by her purchase Of a
81 600 automobile, the money for which
was paid by Brenchley. Brenchley4 at
that time was a trainer Of horses for
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt.
Mrs. RuiZys name was brought into
the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt divorce
case In a casual way by one or the
witnesses Al that time she was re-
siding IN finely furnished apartments at
SIS Lexington avenue. and asserted with
positivsness that she was m no way
interested in the case nor in the dealing
Of any OF the principals.
Mr.. Ruiz has been residing at the
Waldorf for a mOnl h. He was married
TO his present wife in this city August
u. 1853. The records show her maiden
name was Miss Mary Agnes O'BTisn.
and that she was a resident of Missouri.
Mrs. Ruiz Is a strikingly handsome
woman and well known in fashionable
circles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
BILLEK SAVED
FROM EXECUTION

CHICAGO. June 12.-Herman BillsA
was literally snatched from the gallOws
at noon today when Federal Judge Ian
dis Unexpectedly reprieved him as he
was preparing TO march 70 the scafold-
AT the same time the court granted
an appeal 10 the United States Supreme
Court asked for BY Billek's Lawyers and
ordered that the execution be nOl car
ried out until the highest tribunal had
passed on the case.
Five THOUSAND persons, who crowded
around the outside OF the county Jail
awaiting for the word that Billek had
been hanged, cheered and screamed
with Joy when the announcement OF the
repr1eve was made.
Davis and his deputies were on their
way from the jail office 10 the death
chamber to read the warrant To Billek
when the word was flashed over a
special wire provided that Judge Lands
had granted a stay Of execution. In
stead OF reading the death warrant. the
Ja1ler hurried 70 the death chamber in
stead and told the prisoner the news.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
Mrs. Ruiz Little KnOWn
In Diplomatic Circles

Mrs. Mary Agnes Ruiz is but little
known IN Washington She has never
been formally presented to society here
and has never paid a formal visit TO
the city. She has few acUuatntances
even IN Official and diplomatic circles.
Although carried on the Official diplO-
matte list Mrs. Ruiz has never made
this city her home. and Senior Ruiz
spends but a small portion of his time
for several months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
GOVERNMENT SCORES
IN LAND FRAUD CASE
Justice Stafford Refuses to Favor
Dimond BY Ruling on Anony-
nous Letters.

The Government scored a distinct VIC
tory IN the trial today Of Messrs. Hyde
Benson Dlmond Schneider, charged
with conspiracy 20 defraud the Gov
eminent ott Of valuable timber lands
In the West, when Justice Stafford over
ruled motion Of counsel for Henry
+. DimOnd, TO strike from the fnstruc-
lions - the jury all the evidence tend
ing to snow that Dimond was the aU-
thor of the anonymous letters b.
which the Government claims DImond
had a g4ilty knowledge of the con-
spira cl' alleged 70 have existed between
the defendants.
An re fectuai attempt also was made
10 elilniuEte Schneider from the tury's
ina. consideration, i being claimed
THAI he had severed his connection
with the conspiracy II one existed, be-
fore 1he statute Of limitations could in
clude him within its scope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
CONGRESSMAN DIES
IN BROOKLYN HOME
Charles Tappen Dunwell
SuccumbS After Brief
Illness.

NEW YORK. June 12-After a brief
illness, Representative Charles Tappen
DunweH Congressman from the Third
New York district, died at his home.
G9l Lafayette avenue. Brooklyn. today.
His sudden death was a shock 10 his
friends. many OF whom did not know Of
his illness.
Mr. Dunwell was born in Newark,
Wayne county. New York, in 1852. He
received his early education at the Ly-
ons Union School, entering Cornell
University with the class of 70. In his
junior year he entered the Columbia
Law School In New York, where he
was graduated witt the degree OF
Ii. 3.
After his admission to the bar of
New York, he practiced for several
years. In 1889 he was retained as gen
eral counsel for the New York Life In
surance Company, which position he
voluntarily gave up after being unani-
mously nominated for comptroller of the
city OF Brooklyn. In 1890
He married Miss Emma d, Williams.
OF Pittsbrug. he had served in Con-
gress for three terms. rst entering the
legislative body in its Fifty-eighth ses-
sion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
STORES ENTERPRISE
AID TO CHILDREN
Blue Front Market Offers Five Per
Cent of Days Sales TO
Fairgrounds.

One enterprising meat store has taken
advantage OF Tag Day" TO do some
what more for the Fairgrounds Associa-
ton than 10 merely buy one tag or
number OF tags and exhibit them in the
show windows. The Blue Front mar
llet. $50 Louisiana avenue. has made ar
engagements with Mrs Wallace Rad
Cltffe 10 have present a subCOmuit of
her committee Of women 10 supervise all
sales Of meat tomorrow.
Five per cent of the gross receipts
viii be contributed to the Fairgrounds
Association fund. and the women viii
be there to check up on the manage
ment and receive their share az the close
of the days business.
The Blue Front viii offer TO the pub
lie tomorrow a special bargain list OF
fresh pork. smoked meats. home dress
cd spring lamb, and milk-fed veal. With
this double attraction II Is the hope OF
the proprietOFs TO turn over 10 the Tag
Day workers tomorrow night a large
sum for the children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
FINED FOR USING
WRONG BOTTLES

The first conviction under the new law
prohibiting the use Of registered milk
bottles was had in Police Court yes
terday when W. r Selecmau was fined
$3.50 for using thirty-dVe registered
bottles belonging TO other dairymen.
The fine was based on the number Of
milk bottles used. the court charging
80 cents apiece.
The indIscriminate use Of milk bottles
IS prohibited by the new law. which re-
quires that each dealer shall place his
mark on his own milk bottles. 1t pro-
vides a penalty for the use of these bot
ties by any dealer other than the owner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
TURNER,
Who Is Prosecuting Those Blamed for
TIE Disaster.

did not give any orders. except to make
the building fireproof 1 did not give
permission TO use pilasters In lieu Of
thickened foundations"
g. W. SOmerviNe. cOmputer I'm inspect
or's office. testified: Il don't think we
have a safe building Of any type in the
city OF Washington"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
I. H. STRATFORD
BUYS RESIDENCE

Mrs. Marion Smith has sold to J. II.
StratfoTd the large frame cottage. 1901
Illinois avenue, between Emerson and
Decatur streets in BrightwoOd. 1t has
eight rooms and stands on a lot 40 by
210 fest
Mr.. StratfoFd buys the house for his
residence. The sale was made by VII
lice. Gibbs & Daniel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
DIPLOMATS ARE
NOW DEPARTING
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Continued from Sixth Page)
whose engag cement was recently an
nOunced to ii. Brooks Irice, will be
married in the fan.
c. s Fraiey and family, Of Wash
ington, have taken the Cory cottage.
Newport, for the summer
Mr. and Mrs A. F. StiebeI have sail
ed for Europe, where they will spend
the summer in travel.
Harry King sailed from New York
yesterday Tor Europe, where he will
spend the summer.
The .Undecims" viii give launch
party Sunday, and win be chaperOned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Blumenfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan sondheimer and
son. Daniel, have given up their apart
ment at the New Berne,' and are
residing for the summer at 33f0 Four
teeuth street
Mrs. Samuel Dreyfuss. OF waynes-
boro. Pa, was the guest for a few
days of her mother, Mrs. 4. BlUmen-
thai.
Miss Bella Hirsh has returned TO her
home on Kenyon street, after spend
mig several weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
Goidstrom. of the Marlboro, Baltimore.
Mrs A. Raphael and Miss Adelaide
Raphael, Of Philadelphia, are the guests
for several days OF Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hahn.
I. Steinan, Of Atlanta, spent a few
days here, with friends. during the
week, while on hts way North
The Misses Strauss, Of Chicago. are
the guests Of Mrs Meyer Fellheimer. OF
Florence Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
New Want Ad Branch.

Residents OF the sOUthwe OF the city
will be interested to know that a Times
Want Ad, Agency has been established
IN J. w. MCDOnald's plasmacy at the
corner OF ~ and / SITS. southwest.
Want Ads under the classldcations of
Wanted Help, Wanted Situations,
Wanted Rooms or Board Boarding
For Rent Rooms, and Rooms and Board
viii be accepted at one cent q word.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
GEN. " RIGHT ILL;
DEATH is FEARED
Enjoys Distinction of Being Oldest
Ex-Representative Living
Today.

Gen. John V Wright. attorney in the
law department OF the General Land
Office. who has been critically III at his
home, 1893 Eighteenth street, was
slightly inn rOved this morning. lie
has been sick for the last two months.
suffering from a stroke Of paralysis.
AS he Is nearly eighty years of age.
some apprehension has been felt by his
family and friends.
General Wright has the distinction OF
being the oldest living ex-Representa-
tive He was elected TO Congress from
Tennessee in 1854. before there were any
railroad connections between that part
Of the country and Washington. II
took him two weeks to reach the Cap
itaI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

once IN Pittsburg. "a dozen years ago,
about 200 Infatuated fans chased Hurst
10 his dressing room and threatened to
Kill him. Tim put his back against the
dressing room door and faced his as
sailants-
"Come on. all Of ye," he shouted. as
he. knocked two or three Of the leaders
down. I'D be ashamed TO start a riot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
Real Cast Iron NerUe Biggest Asset
Of Timothy Hurst, imp. and Referee

for such a baseball team as you've got
here"
Finally the police came limQing - the
umpire's rescue.
What do you fellows want?" shout
ed Tim ''-,id you just come around TO
the inqUest?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

Orders Arrest Of Men.
Immediately following the announce
ment Assistant District Attorney Turner.
whose shalp examination had been re-
sponsibIe for many OF the disclosures
during the day, ordered Detectives He
Ian and Grant 10 place the four men
under arrest. Coroner hewitt immedi-
ately issued papers Of commitment 10
the United States jail for all four OF
the accused men. and the papers We're
given TO the detectives for service
Ashford. Bane. and Blake were nOi-
fed that they were wanted at police
headquarters, and presented Themselves
soon after. and were placed unde- arrest.
Pickford showed up a little la er with
his attorney. George Hoover. Assistant
Clerk Mckee. OF the Supreme Court Of
the District. -as then summoned and
he drew VI the papers for the bonds.
which We're placed at 5000 for eacn de
PENDANT and were furnished at once.
The testimony offered yesterday was
IN more than one instance so startling
as 10 make the spectators and the jury
men open their eyes wide IN astOnisr-
meut and even Commissioner Macftr-
land could not conceal his surprise.
Again and again witnesses contra
dicted each other, and experts with no
interest in the work declared tie build
ing as well az the materials used L.
be "atrocious," That IS the word which
Richard L. Humphrey, consulting en-
gineer of the Geological Survey. u9sA
in describing the concrete work on the
building.
Thomas II. Picktord. the owner and
builder. was ContrldiCted by Albert II.
Beers. the architect regarding the SUI
pervision of the wo X. During the after
noon d point developed in the testimony
of Snowden Ashford, Inspector Of build
ings, that showed a discrepancy with
the statements of Deputy Inspector
Poynton and Architect Beers regarding
the placing OF pilasters in the building
in lieu of the thickened walls which the
building regulations called for when
height was added TO a building after the
original plans were drawn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

In a fight at New York last winter
one OF the principals suddenly went
down IN the ring. and Tim bent over
the PROSTATE man as If to count him
out. Instead, he Kissed in the pugiIsrs
ear:
Get up. YOU yellow gutter, or III
throw you over the ropes. Get up and
fight"
The pugilist ,ot up and the fight went
on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
Would Have Rejected Plans.

L. r. Whitfield. structural engineer IN
the office of the Supervising Architect OF
the Treasury Department. declared the
work on the building defective, and said
he would have rejected the plans.
Building Inspector Ashford said: ct
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12
INDICTMENTS SOUGHT
FOR BUILDING FALL
Continued from First Page)
Orders Arrest Of Men.

rors: George Mueller. Henry Hansforth.
5. g. Coruweu. Henry kess. Frank J.
Acker and A J. Hanfcrd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

Original, quick-witted. fearless. hon
est 10 the hearts core, Tim has al
ways been equal TO any emergency.
In the old days Of the National
League. when riots were an almost
daily feature. Hurst was at his best.
He faced angry players and fighting
fans with equal complacency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

There used TO be a catcher IN the old
league who found fsUlt with Tim all
the tine. This catcher always tried
20 carry on his protests hoping Hurst
would put him out OF the game. but
Tim never would. Instead Hurst
would get up close behind the back
stop as he squatted for the ball and
kick him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

Tim Hurst may not be the most COM
petent umpire that ever lived. but he
is the best known Of them all. Medi-
OGRE men sometimes get IN the public
spotlight. bUJ only men Of unusual per
sonality unger there Tim Hurst has
been d baseball umpire and night ref
cree for twenty years, and from the
very start his name has been a familiar
one the whole country over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

mainder Of the summer. Miss Amy,
whose engagement was recently an
nounced to II. Brooks Trice, will be
married in the fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

Harry King sailed from New York
yesterday FOR Europe, where he will
spend the sumner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs A. F. Stiebel have sail
ed for Europe, where they Will spend
the summer in travel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

The "Undecims' VIII give a launch
party Sunday, and win be chapeToned
By Mr. and Mrs. Morris Blumenfeld.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-12

c. s. Fraiey and family, OF Wash
ington, have taken the Cory cottage,
Newport, for the summer.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
Many Suggestions for Mr..
RooseveIt's Commits -.
sion to Consider.
Her ife's q merry round. It's seid,
OF rising, working and going to bed

me 10. of this nlilkrnsid, briefly summarized
sn the song is the lot of millions OF her SISTERS
their husbands and children who are fellow uhers
snd occupants OF the soil Of the United states
These the ones to whom President RooseVeil
referred the other day in the letter appointing
commission 10 consider and report upon ways ol
improving social. sanitary and economic condluohs
Of the millions who tickle the soil of the United
States in the hope that 1t will produce prohtaoe
harvest Students OF the development OF the unlteo
State. believe that the appointment OF TINS conf
mission ranks q Of the important acts OF
President Rooseveit's fncunbency OF the once OF
Chief Executive the country, dealing as 1t does
With conditions which directly affect at least one
third of the population, and indirectly the remain
der whose welfare is closely connected with the
future OF the country Those appointed on 'he
commission were Professor Liberty H. baiey'
director Of the New York State Agricultural Col
l.ee chairman; Henry Wallace OF Des Moines,
rous an expert writer agricultural SUBJECTS
KENYON L. Butterheld. president Of the Massa-
srhu.etts Agricultural College: Clifford Pinchot,
United States Forester and Walter H Page. editor
of Worlds Work Professor Bailey has asked
70 be excused from serving. This commission is 10
report before the end OF the year so that President
Roosevelt may prepare q message on the subject
Al this season OF the year many men are going
b.r 20 the old country homes their ancestors to
celebrate Old Home Week Many Of these urban
visitors have had opportunity to make prac-
rcsi COMPARISON OF life in the city and in the coun-
rrv The husk mattresses supported a rope
lattice work may just like those mother used TO
make but after few years OF life upon downy
beds of ease they detract from the en1oymen OF a
visit back home" II is disconcerting after one
has become accustomed to a bathroom with tiled
floor and sides equipped with porcelain tub, mar
bic basin and and cold water, and so on ad in
niturn TO be obliged 10 open the odfashioned bed
room door crack and call down to find out II
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

of Eugenie's presence on the platform, ap-
preached her, hat in hand. and asked permission
to present his respects TO her. for he had known
her young girl prior to her marriage to
Napoleon III, and had danced with her. too. but
had never met her since. The Due dAurnals
had been the most bitter foe OF Napoleon Ill
In fact. 1t his expulsion of Princess
Mathide Bonaparte and OF her ladies from tho
private stand at the racecourse OF Chantilly.
with an uncomplimentary remark as TO "the
womenkind of the Bonapartes." that led more
than anything else 10 Napoleon's ordering soon
afterward the conhscation of the property OF the
House of Orleans.
Time however, and sorrow had obliterated
the memory OF these former animosties Au-
male once more exile. and had lost his
only son and his wife, while Eugene had been
bereft of her throne. OF her husband and OF her
boy. She graciously received the old duke ex-
tending her hand. which he carried to his lips
They talked together for a little, and then. both
becoming too much moved by the memory OF the
past to continue. the duke took leave asking
and obtaining permission to call upon the i'm
perial widow.
In conclusion II may be pointed out that the
experience which fell 10 the lot OF President
FalliAres at Copenhagen ia finding himself
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

visits TO the courts Of Sweden, England, Nor
way and Denmark. and to the Emperor ana
Empress Of Russia at Reval. While at |Copen-
hagen where he was welcomed with the utmost
cordiaIity by King Frederick, and with much
enthusiasm by the people, he naturally, in COM
pliance with the requirements Of official etl-
Quette, called upon the various members OF the
reigning family. among the most important OF
whom is Frederick's sailor brother, Prince
Waldemar whose French wife is daughter OF
that Robert of Orleans. DUO de Chartres who
served the staff Of General George b. NC
CIeIIan through the American Civil War.
Prince and Princess Waldemar, who are
spending the summer at the Chateau Of Berns-
dorff have staying with them as their guests
Prince George of Greece and his wife, daugh-
ter of that Roland Bonaparte whose enor-
nous wealth is derived from the part owner
ship OF the public gambling tables at Monte
Carlo which he obtained by his marriage to the
favorite daughter of its founder, Francis Blanc.
The Presidents ceremonial visit passed off very
pleasantly and after brief stroll with the royal
ladies and their husbands through the beautiful
gardens Of the palace he about to take his
leave when Prince George of Greece, with that
tact and courtesy of which he gave such strange
evidence while High Commissioner of Crete,
produced q camera, and asked the President to
stand still while he snapshotted him standing
between the two French Princesses.
Courtesy prevented NJ. Fallieres from de-
rnurring He submitted to the ordeal with the
best grace possible, and, as to be expected,
the negative was no sooner developed than it
was dispatched by Prince George TO the Illus
tration," at Paris, which has proceeded to pub
lish IL in its most recent issue. Its appearance is
calculated TO the worthy President, and
likewise to injure him politically among certain