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The Washington times., 1908-09-21
Many Criminals Haze Hoodoos
And of the Karieyated Kind
Scores of Supersttons in Which Thieves Bank Their Az
Headquarters Sleuth Tells Some Interesting
Anecdotes.

Queer, amt it?" remarked the real
sleuth from headquarters, settling him
self near the telephone in the back
room Of the corner sanctuary and light
ing up another evil-smelling cigar. "It's
queer what superstitions crooks do
have. They've mOre'n saIormen, and
their notions are a heap more fOolish," ."
says the New York Times.
I've collected a few thieves super
stitions IN my time, and if you're inter
estcd III tell you a few Of 'em.
We'll in the first place. II YOU are
on your way 10 rob a bank, he told me,
and see q squint-cyed woman coming.
hurry back and take new start. II
you haven't time to do that, be sure
you get the first peep at her. Get the
drop on her, 80 10 speak Then cross
your hnEers-yOUT LEFT fingers. They'll
make the hoodoo as pOwerless as a toy
pistol
For instance. there was a Philadel-
phia crook that robbed a bank. Just
as ne was about 70 dynamite the vault
tEs crOss-eyed jauitor. who was lOOting
the presidents wine cellar on his own
hook. faced him.
Crossed His Fingers.
"The crook crossed his fingers before
his eye. so tHe hoOdoo was killed.
1.-THE thief vas pinched. but he wasn't
a bit scared. though. for he knew he'd
got the drop on the squint-eyed man,
SO he was safe. Next ,ss,s he faced the
judge. looking real innocent. and
though the evidence was a zainst him,
he was discharged. Then he wound up,
I heard. by eloping with the prosecuting
attorneys sister -'u-I2W-
There's another way 10 break re
hOOdOO of a CTOss-eyed look into YOUR
eye That's by tour hing a Hunchba cll :
hump with your hand fc'u 90 hard
with YOU If you don't get the drGu on
the squint-eyed pe~On and can't -ll a
hUnchback thatU let you rub his hump
Six months Is the usual Ja.ng for sucl
combination Of luck rs that the
crooks say.
This hunchback business isn't ali
plain sailing, il seems. There are ~er-
tain secrets q bout Il THAI lcG'v GOT TO
know. One is that YOU must tap me
hump with your left hand and no
nOunCe the word Schenectady -aUI.k
backward Just how this pronuncIlciol
goes ! don't know When ] asked a
crook friend about il he said.
Never you mind, iL'I come to you
easy al the proper time And IF Z
doesn't you won't be free from the hoo
doc Of the CrOss-eyed man or woman.
and YOU might as we'll quit. for the iiS
IS up and it'll be mighty serious
Bad Luck to Leave Hat.
Again" continued the detective, af.er
relightnE his cig~r it's bad Iuck fpr
a crook 10 leave a hat or coat OF I'M
brella on a bed while cleaning on: "A
house The crook who told me this said
he knew man in politics who C1ce
robbed brewers seaside house end
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
$1,000 Reward

7 will pay the above reward for infor-
nation that will lead to the apprehen-
sion and conviction in the courts of
the murderer or murderers Of my wife.
Mrs Mary Iawless Rorschach. who
was shot TO death in our home. SD Park
avenue, Portsmouth. Va. September 10,
1907.
All information addressed to my at
tCrney. Captain John w. Happer. Ports
mouth, "a, will be strictly confidential.
FRANK RORSCEACH.
Sept. 10th, l9lS. se19-eOd.It
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
OLD-TIMERS REUNITED.

WINSTED. Conn, Sept PA nota-
ble reunion was held in Sherman when
Mrs. Wills Sherwood, ninety-seve8, and
Mrs Lucretia Hunserford. eighty-seven
called on Frank II. Lake, seventy eight
Mrs. HUnEerford went to school to
Mrs. Sherwood, and Mr.. Lake was a pu-
pil of Mrs HunGerfOrd AlI are keen
mentally and enjoyed the visit
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
RINGSIDE GOSSIP.

Tommy Crawford is confident Of win
ming from Billy Clark next Thursday
night, and the wants 70 meet INK"
Russell
Frankie Moore is puzzled. He has re-
peatedly challenged Tommy Pierce and
frankie Neil, but can get no recognition
Joe Seiger did not lose 10 Kid Locke
in New York last Thursday night. He
won the bout and a hard one it was.
Seiger is to meet Mickey Cannon to
morrow night
/ Fred Corbett's right name is Stipa Al
fredo. He is an Italian and just now
/ the sensation OF the sporting element Of
| the Philadelphia Italian colony. His
! success has made them forget ice Grim
( ever lived.
Twin" Miller IS just now cutting up
( all sorts of capers with the 130-pound-
! ers. He can land a mighty waIlop with
/ his left ard is very aggressive. He is
/ 90 meet another knOcLer-out in Eddie
! Singer next Friday night
/ Oh. haw the mighty one has fallen.
| Peter Mahcr was knocked out by his
/ mOther-in-law-
! John T. Robinson and Harry Lewis
I had a legal controversy recently in BOS-
I ton. Robinson, who formerly managed
Lewis. wanted back q bathrObe that
Lewis was sporting. He has il now.
That bunch of Jack McGuigaR's are a
/ healthy lot. Jack LaugdOn, Grover
Hayes. Young Erne, Mickey Cannon,
and Tommy Sullivan are FIVE trump
cards ia the game Of fistcuffs-
Report was circulated on the Fight
RialtO Saturday night that Mike Cos
tCllO. former manager of Joe Grim. was
I trying to take Young Corbett way from
I his present manager, The one who made
/ BIN. Johnny Spatola, the Doy mana
ger" As al parties concerned are sons
Of Italy, The Black Hand will not
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
TRAVELS FAR TO WE'D.

MUSKOGEE. Okla. Sept. 2I-After
two years Of correspondence and a 900
mile trip by the woman who had never
seen the man whose wife she was to be,
Miss Kinda Horton, of Sandy Hook, Ky.
and the Rev Thomas HOuGhtOn pastor
OF the Methodist Church at Warner, are
married.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

medicines
symptoms Of Contagious Blood Poison and shut the disease
Then the loOme of liberated
spots falling usually worse
and general health Of
that used with of
Poison and with the lasting
result This medicine made entirely Of roots herbs of recognized
Of
disease purifying blood every particle poison
of
the trouble S S does not hide the disease any way
entirely from the blood leaving slightest
for future outbreaks treatment book
and any medical advice desired a who
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA GA
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
TWO WILL COMPETE
FOR DAVIS TROPHY
Alexander and Wright Will Repre-
sent America in Both Singles
and Doubles.

BOSTON, Sept. I.-While four men
represented this country IN the prelimi-
nary test for the Davis international
lawn tennis cup, only two will go 10
Australia for the final competition.
William A Larned and Harold H.
HaCkett are unable 70 undertake the
11.0OO-mile trip for business and pro-
fessiOnal reasons
This leaves only Fred 3. Alexander
and Beals G. Wright to represent the
United States against the Australian
players in the singles and doubles They
viii leave IN a few days for Vancouver.
y. G, from where they will sail for
Melbourne, October Q. The interna-
tiOnaI competition viii begin at Mel
bourne NONember y.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
BULL KILLS HALL.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 21--Edwa-d
A. Han, OF OIney, a subrub. died today
from wounds received in an attack from
an enraEed bull on his fathers farm.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
MARRY IN CEMETERY.

FORT WORTH. Texas. Sept. 21-Sur-
rounded by Eravestones, with the grave
OF the brides father as .he altar. Il
weird marriage ceremony took place
here this afternoon. Wien James
O'Brien and Miss Matte Clark were
made man and wife iu tho German cem-
etery By "a Methodist clergyman.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
SUBURBAN LEAGUE.

TomorTOw's game between Petworth
and Brightwood promises to be a warm
slrmish, and should the former win It
would cause a three-cOrncred tie for
first place between PetwuTth, Parllview,
and BrightwCOd. a victory for Bright
wood would clinch the pennaut for that
team.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Nov Johnny" said the Sunday
school teacher. "can You tell me one Of
the most remarkable things Moses dido
Yes, ma am replied the brisht
youth. Gle broke all the command
ments at the same Ime-"-LondOn OpIn-
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
SAME EFFECT.

. Lets go TO the picnic"
"Aw. what's the USe2 Let's set the
grub out in the ward until the ants
have covered il. and then eat it here al
home. '-EXchange.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Seitz will probably be Manager Moore's
choice for Brishtwood's pitcher. While
Garrett will work i'm the box for Pet
worth. Both mold shut-OUt records in
the league.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Jehnny Doueherty and Jack Fitzger-
aid VIII box ten rounds at the keystone
a. c.. Allentown Un Wednesday uiEh-.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Bobbie=That Mrs CastletOn said
something nice about you
Mrs. Van BIUnder (purring)-What
was it Bobbie2
she said you didn't show your age.
Life
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

The Brightwood and Petworth clubs
cross bats at BriEhtwood race track to-
day al O'Clock rs guests OF Manager
Davis. of the BrightwOOd Driving Club.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
q SMILE OR TWO.

Physician answering telephone at ,
a. m)-Weu2
Phouer -Thunderat.O on, no. Think I'd
be calling YOU Up at this Unearthly
hour If I vas well2-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Petworth has been the surprise of the
season, and after losing the FIRST two
games, the team pulled itself together
and has lost but ore game since
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Tommy Crawford is confident Of win
ming from Billy Clark next Thursday
night, and the wants 70 meet "Unk'
R1ls-aI
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

President Page is thoroughly satisfied
with the season.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

The CIoseness Of the race has drawn
large crowds. EaCn team has a large
following. even the tail-end WOOdburn
The Washington times., 1908-09-21
Bad Luck to Leave Hat.

again" continued the detective, af.er
relighting his cig~r it's bad Iuck fpr
a crook 10 leave a hat or coat OF I'm
brella on q bed while cleaning on: "A
house The crook who told me this said
he knew a man in politics who c7ce
robbed a brewers seaside house end
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

John T. Robinson and Harry Lewis
had legal controversy recently in BOS-
ton. Robinson, who formerly managed
Lewis. wanted back q bathrObe that
Lewis was sporting. He has il now.
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

That bunch of Jack McGuigaH's are a
healthy lot. Jack LaugdOn, Grover
HAYES. Young Erne, Mickey Cannon.
end Tommy Sullivan are FIVE trump
cards in the game Of hsticUfs-
The Washington times., 1908-09-21

Oh. haw the mighty one has fallen.
Peter Mahcr was knocked out by his
mOther-in-laW.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
CALLED SWINE; DEMAND APOLOGY.
Centrist Leader of Reichstag Causes Uproar
by Insult to Newspaper Men.

Berlin March 19.Thetc uproar in the
Reichstag to-day during the debate on the colo
nial budget. Herr Erzberser. Centrist, made
speech III which he referred TO the governments
treatment OF negroes in the colonies saying, a
negro also has immortal soul
As the speaker paused after this remark iser-
ing expressions heard from the galleries,
Of which appeared % from the division set
apart for the press. The entire Centre party at
once rose to its feet in indignation. and Herr
Broeber tn" Ceutrist leader, pointed TO the jour-
nalstic tribune and shouted the word swine
This resulted in a general Uproar. Whereupon the
president rang mis- bel, and threatened 10 clear the
galleries
Later the representatives. Of the press met and
passed a resolution Of protest. which read TO
the house by Heinrich r Muller, member from
Meiningen. The president Of the house then made
statement which did not satisfy the newspaper
men, They again and voted 10 go strike
unless an adequate apology made for the in
suit deputatiou was the president
inform him of this decision.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
SAUNDERS wITHDRAws RESIGNATION
Louisiana Judge Denies That He Has Been
Subjected to Federal Dictation.

New Orleans March le.-Federal Judge 2 +.
Saunders OF the Eastern District Of Louisiana. re
plying TO the charge that the reason or bis ten
dering his resignation President Roosevelt was
not inadequacy OF salary Sut his unwllingness 70
be dictated 10 by the administration as to no" the
law should be applied the violations Of inter
state commerce and antitrust section. issued d
statement to-day covering the subject judge
Saunders has Withdrawn Lis resignation. in his
statement he says:
The sole causes that Influenced me Rere the ones
assigned by In my letter 70 the President
There has never been any discussion OF any kind
between myself and the President any officer OF
tlre government TO the expSdienc: propriefE
of any action in my court regarding labor COM
binations any matter v hatever.
So far I know. the government has never
given any consideration my charges 10 the grand
Jury or To any matter in my court: certainly. no
effort has been made in manner by any
person to influence any action taken or proposed
10 be taken in my court
gated labor and trust organizations supposed 10
ayist in New Orleans and 10 affect the citys o"m-
rnerce without the slightest attempt and without
the slightest suspicion in the mind of any one OF
auv attempt on part OF any Officer OF deputy
Of the government prevent or limit the scope
o. effect OF these Investigations.
T have never had the rernotcst idea that the pro
reedjngs in this relative to trusts and labor
organizations had incurred the censure or even at
rracted the attention officer OF the govern
lent Nor is II true that the President any
mo to withdraw my resignation when asked that
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
Influenza Follo.cs Long Ualk
Through Snor- -RecoUery Possible.

Moscow. March le-Reports of the Illness OF
Count Leo Tostoy have been received here IL IL
said that he tainted yesterday and remained un-
conscious for a considera BILE time He il quite
weak as the result of an attack of influenza. and
his condition exctes alarm.
Two physicians, who went from this city 70
Tasnaya Poyana. where the count resides report
him somewhat better. The physicians found that
The influenza complicated with revival OF
the counts old intestinal trouble Complete re
covery is possible. but there is anxiety owing 70
the advanced Of the patient. he being nearly
eighty. When he recovered from his fanting spell
his memory temporarily impaired. and it is
his son.
Count Tolstoy has been in the habit of taking
daily rides on horseback. He persisted IN this in
the face OF binding storms, and twice recently
lost his way several miles from his home. On the
second occasion, about week ago, he fell into
drift. but was able TO extricate himself
and came home afoot exhausted In spite OF the
renlonstrances of his family he returned The
scene Of the accident to save his horses.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
M. TARDIEU QUOTES MR.. ROOSEVELT.
American Politics World Politics. President
Said-Enthusiasm Over Fleet.

Paris. March 19.-The Temps" today published
a article President Roosevelt from the pen OF
andre Tardeu. its foreign editor. who has Just
returned to Paris from America. where he was
received by Mr.. Roosevelt three times. After
picturiug the Presidents youthful vigor and his
love for the struggles against wrongs and abuses
NJ. TardeU quotes from the Presidents utteraDces
him. especially in connection with his crusade
The President. he SAYS declared his struggle
against putocracy was because H. was an enemy
Of socialism and anarchy.
II am after my fashion conservative VI.
TardieT quotes Mr Roosevelt saying. and il
IS for this combat the abuses Of pIutocracy.
know the people of Wall Street denounce ne "a d
Judas Iscariot but it il because | speak the Ian
s1Iage OF truth tire American people that 7
think thai | a good patriot. | am not d sen
rimentalist. Let them attack ne; I will defend
myself by appealing TO the spirit of justice in the
country. I will return the bows
Mr. Roosevelt is quoted saying that he thought
what the United States lacked was a compre-
hcnsou of the fact that she has interests through
out the entire world. Il wish all Americans the
President said would feel that American politics
world politics; that and viii be con
cerned in all the great questions
Mr- Roosevelt then spoke with enthusiasm OF 'le
bstt.eslp fleet. which he said would go TO Hawaii.
probably Australia and then through the Suez
Canal to Europe. He had ordered the feet 10 make
this voyage. first. because he wished 10 demon
strate to the American people that the navy
effective and important, and that they should be
interested in and proud of IL; and second. because
he desired show the other powers the naval
force of the United States. The President NJ
Tardieu says. declared that. without doubt the
United States eventually would have fleets,
but in the time the present never would
be divided We say" NJ. Tardieu quotes Mr.
Roosevelt as renarking, d" speak softly and carry
thu zig stick .. this is a good policy in inter
tonal troubles. and It IS good also in foreign poll
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
- \


The Western Pennsylvania Railroad Is complete d
of Great Lakes
TO Valley Of which New York the PIVOT
the system the connections Tor Norta
uestW Weston Southw pod
Pittsburgh st Louis to 'neinna+
every New York hours tested
by OF travel nS
of
bu, thema he choicest o tho world
Easily Special is hours Chicago " quickest
train Pennsylvania and
The Pennsylvania Limited
train Limited
York LOUIS
Louis 2s hour the Cleveland
and Cincinnati Express nng hours Cleveland % Cncnnah,
follows: For ChasH
NJ P VI II, P VI 555 P NJ and 155 P NJ
For St. Louis A. NJ NJ 65 P NJ For Cincinnati
NJ A. NJ s2 NJ For Cleveland 1885 A. NJ
455 P NJ P. Toledo 1915 A NJ 455 P NJ
and 80 P. NJ
tables
Agents A Telephone Madison 1882
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF NEGROES
Brownsville Bill Intro
dueed by Senator Warner.

Washington. March Ex-senator Warner to-day
introduced the administration bill prOvidins for
the re-eniistraent of discharged negro soldiers Of
the 25th Infantry who establish TO the satis-
faction OF the President that they had part IN
or guilty knowledge of the affTay at Brownsville
The bill gives the soldiers one year from the time
Of the approval OF the act in which TO establish
their innocence The pay and allowances Of men
who may be restored 10 the servse will date from
The time Of their discharge Just though the
enlistment had been made that time The
measure differs from that introduced by Senator
Foraker in that his bill provides for the re-enlist-
rnent Of -he former soldiers their making path
that they we're not involved in the array-
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
NO SLoCUM RELIEF FUND.
House Appropriations Committee Refuses to
Indorse Claims.
LINN The Tribune Bureau

tfroln The lribulc bLEeal.3
Washington, March 19--It was agreed by the
Aprropristions Committee to-day that the United
States government Is under no obligation TO TeiIn-
p,,rsa the victims Of the General Slocum disaster
.or anv injuries they may have sustained ct the
riroe Of the destruction OF that vessel. This de-
ris,cn was reached after the committee had heard
Representative Suizer argue that the government
u,as resnonsibs TO the extent that II had ISSUED
cha s,aI certificates to the officers OF the steamer.
A. tho close OF spirited contest on the sunory
r,,r hill the committee refused TO incorporate IN
IN. bill an item of scooo for the relief OF the
survivors.
A rurnF-r of petitions have been sent 20 Con-
zee 2, the preseut session from relatives OF the
,ictinos and some pressure has been brought to
rear by an association formed for that purpose
The committee believes that IL has no legal right
- cousider these claims. and viii not do
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
JOHN WALTER SMITH NEW SENATOR.
MARYLAND Legislature Will Pass Legality OF
His Election Up to Washington
Try Telegraph - Trs Trihu@r- }

Es,-fmore. March la--Th1 :Iar-la1d Iiaef='at0-e
II. session rexr Tuesdav will Nlsc- Job Waite
smith 10 succeed the late Senator Whyte fo- tn3
,I1expi~ed term M Smith y III go direct 20 Nas.-
i-gron that the Senate pass on his c-"i3nfias
aeiore the session of the legislature expire n
limitation on March 20
Senate Burrows = quoted saving thu; tHo
plan OF electnc a Senator next Tuesday will Re
iIfs ga as II Is not the second Tuesday fte- tho
LEGISLATURE received notice o. vacaucy- Governor
,'rothers informed the Legislature last Iuesda+
night within an hour after Senator NETtH GIAd.
snG Democratic managers therefore cofsfrUe next
-r,rez.ia, a. the second Tuesday An interesting
roint is thus raised for the Senate 20 DECIDE NJ
smith has ALREADY been elected the long term.
T.. ginning March $50.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20


From The Tribune Bureau
ORDERS ISSUED.-The following orders have
been issued
Captain OsMJ-.. LATROBE. sth Cavalry. trom gen
e-aI hospital. Fort BsyaTd. TO his troop.
Leaves of absence--First Lieutenant ChARLt-S /
LEEDS corps OF engineers two rno2tns second Lle1-
and twenty days Contract Surgeon E4NbtthI / 4
ANDERSON. tvo months from April il"
NAVY.
Commander a. L. KEY LieuteEants Z RoRSGAACH'
n ATKINS. E e. ARMSTRONG. 4. L. BRISTOL
II. B DECKER, II B. RIEBE, J. n TOW
ERS. G. b WRIGHT H NJ 5EN5EN> "; !
ATG55 cAEIloUN. j. ? MILLEE and 4 J, cHAHTRY.
Commando \ r USHER. the :, Louis: home.
lieutenan, r E POPE. 70 the Idaho
n. Il. SIMoNS. detached navy yaio league
CHAPLAIN W II I REAHEY. detached the Hancock. to
captaz 7 E 'BACKsTRoM. commissioned in marine
rtrs Lieutenant c McAULEY marine placed on
retired iist.
MOVEMENTS OF wARsHIPs.-The following
movements of vessels have been reported 10 the
Navv Department:
March 1.-THE preble at Mare Island; roquois.
Midway. the Nina. a yard. New York
March lS-Te Annapolis, the Mal hover az
New Orleans; the Marietta. at Guantanamo.
SAILED
Mach r-Tra Saturn from Island for B-emertoG:
III. Des Niones the Dubuque from Guam snaE1o
<or Prince; the Standish from NoFIoIA LOT
nsrch isNThe Arkansas Norfolk for Annapolis; IN"
~ C1icaro from Bahia Santa Lucia. -
-. Tevaio ftender, commissioned -a-d Mare
rsland 18th inst. for duty with Atlantic feet.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
OHIO REFERENDUM BILL PASSED.
Rv Telegraph to Tre Tribune +


Columbus. Ohio. March f9.-The initiative ard
referendum constitutional amendment resolution
r-aydjng that A proposal establish that sy stem
go on the ballot this fall passed the lous" tonight.
1na "a is ts teeth drawn py tho House Judiciary
committee after il passed tho Senate No initiative
- provided and referendum IS permitted By the
requirement. that per cent Of the voters hy
petition. compel the referring 10 ballot of any
measure enacted ty Legislature 10 per cent Of any
measure rejected by Legislature vetoed by the
Governor Tn. chief amendment OF tho House
committee requires that majority % all votes
cast IN the election bs necessary the adoption
or rejection Of any referred measure and permits
referendum only in years Of state and national
tleCtions
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
GEN. WoODFoRp SPEAKS AT HARVARD.
Saws Root Is First c.: oice, but Can't Be
Elected-Hughes Can.

Ca-7brldg- Mass. March 1a.-CiensrsI stewart L.
voodford formerly United States M.nis-er 70 SPAIN
addressed tac Harvard Hughes Club II the ffa-vsrd
Union tonight He said IN part
earnestly believe that Hughes - The strong
nan TO- President The Republican party Car pUt n
tho field.
10 voI -ealize that the assets q the INSURANCE
Corporation, This country over $500 eco eee
T. every town. city. hamlet and farmhouse vher.
wife and child relying on the protection
OF life insurance policy -here - an advocate fcr
and = vote for Charles l. Hughes
T. -Cu could empower ne tonight 20 make nsv
President on my own responsibility 20 choose am
and b. his would appoint
Flu Ro,-. YOU couldn't nominate him and h
u-nuld-- stand chance. Governor Hughes 10
nominated and he win RE has shown througa-
out his Ufe wonderful capacity fo- overcoming
difficulties