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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
Arrest in NeW York
May Clear Mystery

NEW YORK. June 3O.-Detectives
from Philadelphia reached New York
today in a hunt for the murderer of
DR. William H Wilson. who died after
drinking ale from a bottle since dis
covered to contain cyanide Of potas-
SUM The bottle Of ale, il has beer
learned, was sent 10 DR.. Wilson from
New York. and there are now two clues
10 the identity of the sender.
Detective Frank Paul Of the Phila-
Celphia Coroner's office. reached Kew
York with several assistants. and i'm
mediately went 10 the district attorney
office 20 confer with the county detec-
tives. He is working On two clues and
SAID that he expected 10 make Al ar
rest IT. New York within the next
twenty-four hours.
The police Of Philadelphia learned to-
day that DR.. Wilson had a large prac-
tice. chiefly among wealthy women. and
they believe that the murderer IS the
husband of one OF his patients. The
police are of the opinion that vengeance
was the motive behind the crime.
DR.. Wilson'S career ir Philadelphia
les been something OF mystery. and
tLc police Believe that the clearing up
of this mystery will disclose the mo-
tive for the crime.
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DIVORCE IS GRANTED
TO KEENE'S DAUGHTER
Decree Surprises Friends of Mrs.
Taylor-Name of Co-respon-
dent Held Secret.

NEW YORK. June 2o--That Judge
Mccall in the supreme court. had
granted a decree or absolute divorce
TO Mrs. Jessica Taylor, daughter OF
James r. Reene. from Talbot J. Tay-
lor. became known yesterday.
Judge Mccall granted ne decree after
he had received the report OF Leo c.
Dessar, 30 Broadway. who heard the
testimony in the suit which Mrs. Tay-
lor brought against her husband last
year Unul Judge Mccall granted the
decree IL was not known that the ref
cree had found FOR Mrs. Taylor.
Al no time during the hearing OF the
action was the name Of the woman
who was named by Mrs. Taylor as CO.
respondent made public.
Mr. Taylor was a member OF the
brokerage firm OF Talbot J. Taylor 3
Bro. 80 Broad street. During the ac-
tivity OF James r. heene in Wall
Street, Mr.. keane made his headQuar-
tiers at the ofSce Of his son-in-law-
FOxh2u keene. a brother OF Mrs lay
lor, was q special member OF the brok-
erage firm for 500 COO
Friends Of MT. kecue said he was Op-
posed 10 the action OF his daughter.
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Tabby Cat Plays Sneak Thief;
Absconds With Dress Trousers

were going over their belongings. TO
see II the chief had visited any Of their
rooms.
Mary, the cook. proved TO be the solu-
ton OF the mystery. Mary had seen the
trousers. They were being carted over
the back fence by Tabby, Mr. Severns
big black cat. once on the trail, the de-
tectives traced the movements OF IabDy
to house in the 1900 block in X street
The trousers were fastened securely 10
Tabby's neck by the back strap.
How She Stole Them.
4 rurther investigation disclosed the
facts Ia the case. Finding the door OF
the wardrobe open. Tabby had crawled
irside 10 enjoy a quiet snooZe- MI
Severns' trousers had fallen TO the
floor and made an excellent pillow for
the cat. Frightened by some one en-
terIng the room. Tabby dashed madly
from the wardrobe with the trousers
around her neck. jumped from win
dow, climbed the fence, and ran down
the alley in the rear Of X street.
The cat had become so firmly attached
TO the trousers that It was necessary 10
remove them with scissors A tribe
late Mr.. SIEVE ms attended the banquet,
wearing the trousers that showed no
signs OF being any the worse Tor being
dragged around an alley the ponce
are considering the advisability or get
ting a warrant for Tabby on charge
Of larceny.
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When William Severns. proprietor Of
the Livingston. 1903 and 10l1 Thirteenth
street northwest. prepared to don his
evening clothes 10 attend banquet last
night. he discovered that some one had
wrought havoc in his wardrobe, and a
careful search revealed the fact that
his dress suit trousers were missing. Mr.
Severns concluded that a sneak thief
had visited his rooms
He notified the police and several men
were detailed on the case 20 run down
the bold robber. and prevent what
threatened TO be an epidemic of board
ing house thieving in the northwest sec
ton OF the city In the hope of appre-
bending the thief before he made a sue
cessful getaway. the detectives hurried
TO the Livingston.
Quick Work Urged.
An examination OF the wardrobe
showed everything topsy-turvy. The de-
tectlves wanted TO solve the mystery as
soon as possible, and Mr.. Severns. part
" dressed was waiting impatiently for
the gumshoe artists TO find his trousers.
With that remarkable instinct that IS
almost akin TO second-sight the detec-
tives began questioning the servants
In the meantime news Of the disappear
ance Of the trousers had spread
throughout the house and the guests
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
TREASURY COLUMNS
MAY ADORN A PARK
Civic Improvement Committee
Suggests Making Them Base
for Pavilion,

Final disposition Of che great sand
stone columns whic'l are being removed
from the Treasury building was the
subject Of discus sion last night at a
meeting OF the committee on street
decorations and civic Improvement, and
Il is probable that ihey VIII be used as
the base for a huge public pavilion IN
one OF the parks.
The committez agreed that the pillars
should be utilized in some way, and sew
eral plans were suggested, but the one
which received the most hearty ap-
prevail was the one 70 place the pillars
in a park. such as Potomac Park. There
they could be planted, and with a
domed roof OveTn lad, the public would
have an unusually attractive pavilion.
It was declared asst night that no diff
fcuIty would be experienced a. getting
the Government officials to approve
the project. J. Knox Taylor SUpervis-
ing Architect, already Is favorable TO
the plan. as is also Colonel BcumweI
superintendent Of Public Buildings and
Grounds.
Suggestion for the use OF flags for dec
orative purposes and the custom re-
gardiug the flying of flags Will be con-
tained IN a pamphlet which is TO be dis
tributed by the committee.
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Children Ask School Certificates;
Only About Third Are Qualified

gone away happy in the possession OF
the certificate. The remainder were
weighed and found wanting. the ma
iority OF them because they were uuac-
connDa MED bv any grown person. or had
failed 20 attend school I'D days oufins
the year.
There was much disappointment and
much MISUNDERSTANDING or Ine law OF
the part OF those VINO for the first time
in their life had 70 ask for permission
70 w0rH.
Most of Applicants @Newsies-"
Most of the applicants were "newsies-''
It was hard TO show the juvenile mind,
or the parent either as 70 that. why a
-La0ughtIess lot Of Congressman had
said that no boy under fourteen should
carry a paper route. ana yet the sane
boy, If above ten, might sell pagers
with certain restrictions Others who
had regular employment wept tears OF
bitter disappointment. when told that
only Judge Delay could give them per
mission 20 work regularly. If under
fourteen In other words, they were
fire." although the boss was per
fectIy satisfied.
Two brothers both program boys at
n local theate- Sor many months. wore
put upon the wen look up your case
/ later" list, when II developed that they
would have 70 work after s p. m. The
boys and their mother cOnfded to a
Z
each gone 20 school so regularly that
the balance OF the class vas holding
him back. ~saging which. by no process
could they be convinced +iIat a law was
I wise that prevented TIE handing out Of
programs al 8.f5 each night
Work Goes Slowly.
More than u hundred boys, with mere
and there a girl, were In line the entire
morning. the work Of certifying being
slow on account Of the number who
called improperly qualified. about one
! II. three passing the gauntlet
With a short respite for lunch. the
/ process was continued this afternoon at
/ o'clock. and the clerks viii keep busy
Until >. adjournlng until :. when another
three-hOur siege win ensue. "Wednesday.
Thursday. and Friday viii be spent IN
furnishing certificates under the COndi-
/ lions and restrictions already published
DR.. William TIndaU. secretary 20 the
Board of Commissioners has made an
analysis OF the child labor law which
viii be printed On pamphlet form and
used by the Commissioners and the Of
I hclals in the enforcement or the law.
| Copies OF this VIII be mailed To en-
| plOyeTs or minors and other persons
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Cit out of de way dere, Skinny; yer
got no 'stificate nohow"
cit IN line there. you hoys, and stop
crowdns that little girl" yelled three
'coDDers" in unison, az Skinny and Fat
~, Nike and Red, showed and pushed
and scrambled for d chance tc-what2-
actually work.
Il was an interesting and turbulent
line of youngsters that greeted the
school authorities this mO-Iing. wien,
at l0ao'clock the first applicant TO seek
a permit TO work under the terms OF
the new child labor law. IN effect To-
morrow. falterinely approached the pow
ers that be.
Clerk Wilmarth, OF the Franklin
force. director-in-chief and ruler Of the
destinies Of the would-be workers who
confess to an age under sixteen yes.
had fitted his rather portly form cut in
a suit Of most attractive neglige IN an
ticipation Of a strenuous session. At
his right sat DR.. J p. Nichols. nerved
20 the task Of passing upon the physical
capacities Of the youngsters. while at
another table Miss Bishop and Mrs.
Ho~ells, assistants 10 Mr. WiIuarth,
examined birth and baptismal certif-
Gates, probed into family history, and
became more proficient IN guessing ages
t1an the average census taker.
Had to Bring Parents.
In an ante room at all times sat
nearly a half-hund-ed mothers or faith
ers with whom the thoughtfuI young
applicants had fortunately pro ided
themselves. Those urchins who called
without parental escorts were sent IN
their way discOnsOlate, for the law pro-
vides that before a schooling certificate
can be issued the child must BE- &C
cOmpanied by either parent or male
guardian or adult friend
As an impatient youngster would be
let through the door from the rug
Cling Nine outside he would be l1fned
by likewise impatient parent and
together the two would repair 10 the
throne OF Mr. Wilmarth. who. judg-
ing from the worried looks on some
faces, asked more impeFUnent QUes-
lions than a Philadelphia lawyer
At the end o. the FIRST hour the clerks
took al inventory and discovered that
about forty applicants had passed the
desk. li-ssthlC twelve OF whom had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
TOday'S Vital Records.


Dominica and Jennie Tore. boy.
Thomas '. and MIble l. Smith. boy.
Ernest i. and Sarah Z. Smith. girl.
Elyin W. and KItEryne Sells hoy.
L H and Caroline SOmmerv.lle, girl.
George J. and r. Teresa Smith, girl.
Dadle Z end Mary y. McGfE girl
Luther O. and Inez Moffitt. girl
John A. and Nagdalena MOrelald. girl
George and Maggie Mezzanotte, girl.
Fred J. and Marie Z. McIEtyre, giri-
Robert l. and GOldie g. Hunt, boy.
William 7 and Ida NJ Hawkins. boy.
J l. and Sarah G. Hammock. girl
Thomas +. and Stella Harrison. bow.
George ". and Mabel x. Huguely. boy
Arthur P end Mary X. Hamilton. boy
Brook W. and Beryl b Gilbert. girl.
Lawrence T.. and Lula I. Gates. girl
George ~. and Elizabeth TOrman, boy
Thomas II, and Della Fry. boy.
John w. and Rose Carter. girl (twirs).
James E and Gabrielle p Cross. boy.
Oryili- q. and Bertha NJ Coe, boy.
Charles r. and GeOTEiauna e Cornell
girl
Charles II. and Mary V. Alban. girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
TESTIFIES
FOR ITS OWNER

CINCINNATI. June Ca parrot was
the principal witness in a case before
Magistrate Maus recently. The parrot
was replevined by its alleged owner
When the witnesses were sworn the
parrot, as though Intentionally, raised
its right wing. The owner testified that
the parrot could say many things. The
"a rrot then took the stand and said:
breakfast is ready Good morn
Ing. ladies'" 'All well tOday?" Magis-
t-1tc Maus went no further but award
ed the parrot to the person who replev-
ined II. The parrot appeared 10 be as
well pleased as any one present over
the ruling oy the court and chatted
freely whenever spoken 10.
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BREAKS HIS NECK
BY 3O-FOOT DIVE

NEW YORK. June 3O.-Selecting a shed
al the foot of 1oSth street. thirty feet
above the North river, as an ideal spot
for high diving, James Gibbons. a Ia
borer.- Of 973 Columbus avenue. yesJer-
day afternoon performed the feat twice
while a large crowd loOken on.
The third time, however. Gibbons
either slipped rom his high perch or
made a characterization. for he landed IN
water only two feet deep. He struck
with such terrific force on the sloplng
bed of the river that ne broke his neck
The body was removed 10 the West
Tooth street police station. and the dead
mans friends were notified
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
RUNAWAY BAILEYS
TO BE SENT BACK

PORTO CORTEZ, Honduras. June 80.
President DavnA has ordered that
Francis G. Bailey. his brother. Albert
w Bailey: Charles II. II. Myers and
Capt. Albert OXley shall be turned over
70 the custody OF Lieut.. Peter w Berry,
OF the New York police department
The Bailey brothers were respectively
president and secretary Of the bankrupt
Export Shipping Company Of New Jer-
sey- Myers was the agent Of the General
Supply Company. and OXley was the
master Of the steamer Goldsboro- The
GOldsbOrO left New YORK May > having
on board property Of the Export Ship
ping Company valued at 500. 600. which,
il is alleged, Bailey Illegally obtained.
The prisoners Will be confined in the
American couslate here until the arrival
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
ARRANGE FUNERAL
FOR DROWNED BOY
Little Lincoln Seaver, Unable to
Swim, Loses Life While
Bathing.

Arrangements are being made TO-DAY
FOR the funeraI OF Lincoln Seaver. the
nine-year-old son Of Capt. Thomas
seaver. OF the Industrial branch of the
Salvation Army, who was drowned yes
terday afternoon in the Tidal Basin. a
short distance from the old bathing
beach Police OF the HarbOr precinct
recovered the body
Accompanied BY Harry Wiseman.
fourteen years old. son Of Adjt. Charles
Wiseman, mead OF the Salvation Army
IN this city. young Seaver went for a
stroll along the water front The boys
took their baJhing suits. They obtained
a rOwbOat near the north end Of the
basin. and rowed from the shore.
Putting on his bathing suit. Seaver,
who was unable to swim, let himself
into the water. intending 20 keep hold
OF the stern Of the boat The jerking
motion Of the boat caused him to lose
hts hold, and before he could cry for
help he sank.
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place on the ticket" says Mr.. Miller.
s'AIr. Towne Dointed out 10 me that be
could not for a moment consider such a
thing because OF his friendship for
Bryan.
we then turned to the Vice Presider-
cy, and Mr. Towne told me in such a
positive way that he would not consider
that matter at all that I have no doubt
OF his sincerity.
Ten days ago MT. Towne was called
West by Communication from Bryan,
and he went direct 10 Lincoln, where
he sDent some hours with Bryan He
called upon me later at Chicago, ana
told me that he had practically decided
70 enter the race for the Vice Presi-
Dental nomination"
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DeathA

John Sweeney, 70 years, Z. S. Soldiers
Home, D. @.
Daniel w. Quick, 20 years, L. S. Sol
ders' Home. D. G
John V. Hess, 70 years. Home for In
curables.
Joseph s. Harris. = years. 800 French
street.
Montgomery 3. Gibbs. ~ years. 81 H
street northwest.
George T Coon. % years. 1925 Potomac
street northwest.
James Anderson. 20 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane
Mary T NauEhten. As years. rear 1924
Fifteenth street northwest
Frank J. Miller. IS years, 81 Twelfth
street northeast
Margaret VI. Jones. 81 years, 1916 Sixth
street southwest.
Mary a. Jones. 50 years, 1905 De Sales
street northwest
Laura z. Grove, II months, so Fox Hall
road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
WRITER'S TRIBUTE
TO POET ALDRICH
Mark Twain and Governor Guild
Among Those al Dedication
Of Memorial.

PORTSMOUTH, y. H. June ga
distinguished gathering Of writer's paid
honor 10 the memory OF Thomas Bailey
AIdrich today al the dedication OF the
poets old homestead, which has been
preserved as q pub-5c memorial
Exercises were held al Music Hail
Mayor Wallace HackerJ, president or
the memorial committee, presided. and
the speakers included Samuel Clemens
Mari Twain. Hamilton w Mabie,
Richari Watson Glider, OF the Century /:
Thomas w HigRInson, Of Boston. Rob
ert Bridges. the poet. and Governor
Guild. OF Massachusetts Thomas Mel
son Page was In the audience
After the dedication the guests in
spected the memorial, and took lunch
with Mrs. Aldrich, the poets widow
at the Rockingham Hotel. Commodore
+ G. gBenedict, OF the Eastern Yacht
club, arrived here last night 20 attend
the dedication.
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Marriage Licenses.

AhdAAAakC -ANEAeEo-
John W. Godfrey and Emma w Demp-
sey. Washington.
T. Darrell and Lucille A Davis, Round
Hin, Va.
Edward NJ Dawson. IT., and Virginia
T. Turtle. Washington.
Charles u. Padgett and Josie 3. VII
kersOn. Washington.
John A. Dunbar and Edith II. Appleby
Washington.
Harry c Donaldson and Elmor L.
Jahmke, Washington.
James E wager and Daisy Burke, Rich
mOnd. Va.
James T. Morton. Ringoes. n J.. and
MABEL D. Embrey, Remington. Va.
Christian MeinInger and FredriCa D.
ROsenvale, Washington.
LynwoOd b James and Sadie 3. Ship
ley. Washington.
Edwin II. Pilson and Marjorie J. LAWN,
Washington.
Alexander p. A. CounOr and Eugene NJ.
G. Gallenne, Washington.
Charles H Rumsey. Baltimore. Nd, and
Mary c. Easter, Washington.
Rawley NJ. ShOwaIter. Broadway, Va.
and Maud II. Bennett, Fairfax Court
House, Va.
Earl J. Lowe. Tonkawa. okla, and Bes-
sic a. Lewis, Washington.
Walter f Baust. Baltimore, Nd, and
Eva +. Rabe, Washington.
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MAN IN ARMY GARB
HELD AS SWINDLER
Police Think Prisoner Is Man Who
/, Abducted Seventeen-Year-
Old Girl.

BOSTON. June 3O-In a man who was
arrested while parading the streets In
a regular army uniform. the police be-
lieye they have the notorious Lieu
tenant Capehart' who swlEdled num-
Der of wealthy New Englanders by pos
ing as naval officer. and who is want
ed on the charge Of having abducted
Anna Louise Behner, the seventeen
year-old daughter Of a wealthy Hart
ford man more than year ago.
The man gives his name as James E.
Moore He denies that he is the much
wanted lieutenant, but refuses to say
anything about himself. He admitted
that he had no right 10 wear the uni
form
Moore is a ready talker- When ar
rested he professed TO be very lndlg-
nant. and for a short time Patrolman
Miner, who apprehended him, feared he
had made a mistake.
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GOWN STIRS
CARRIE NATIONS IRE

DIES MONIES, Iowa. June SO-Carrie
Nation declares she Will not stand for
the sheath gown. She says she viii
tcar the "monstroslty" off the first
woman she sees with one on
THE Directoire or sheath Srtss is rs
dangerous to our young men as any Of
the rum shops" she says.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
BIG ENGLISH FLEET
MUSTERS 264 SHIPS
Greatest Demonstration of Kind in
Worlds History Made in
North Sea.

LONDON. June 3O.-The annual North
sea maneuvers Of the combined English
fleet began today of Deal. one day
ahead OF the original date set. The
maneuvers present the greatest peace
full demonstration in the worlds his
Tory, as 264 fighting machines are tax
ing part.
The list Of ships includes Is battle
ships. 50 cruisers. s mine-ships. 165 de-
stroyers, 30 torpedo boats. and 30 sub
marines.
The panorama OF these vessels makes
an impressive picture, and England
would Ike for the different powers 70
see IL for the moral effect II will have.
As a result OF the maneuvers. Eng
land hopes 10 determine the best meth
Cd OF defending her shores and her
possessions elsewhere The details are
being guarded with the greatest care.
The fleet that IS 10 convey the Prince
OF Wales 10 Canada and the ships on
duty ir foreign waters were unable 10
take part in the North sea maneUvers.
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DECLINES
DEMOCRATIC HONOR

Senator Rayner Of Maryland does not
want 70 be doomed for the Vice Presl-
Dental nomination on the Democratic
ticket. He has given out an interview
declining the honor in response TO a
boom started for him by delegates from
West Virginia. Maryland, and Ohio
The Senator added. however. that he
success at the polls in November ex-
cellent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
WEATHER AFFECTS
HEALTH OF BABIES
Many Contributions Are
Given to Aid Little
Sufferers.

The extreme hot weather is beginning
to have its effect upon the babies OF
the city, and the visiting nurses arc
having more calls 20 attend sick chill
drcn.
Capt Andrew Parker, treasurer of the
summer outings committee. acknoWl-
edges the following contributors Or
the purpose of giving children such out
iags as are necessary
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A WORD OF WISDOM.

People are always happier for having
been happy, II you -lake them happy
now you make them happy twenty years
Smith.
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MURDER
TO AVENGE SISTER

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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Special Notices.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-Take
notice that the certificate Of Jas. NauOy.
sold 10 Jas A WiuslOW sale for taxes
for lot part Of 2. square 81, NJ Washington.
y - on =Ll 4aE o. NAY. 49, ISSUED 70
Jas. MaIIOy and sold 10 Jas H WinslOH,
has been lost or destroyed, and that I
have applied TO the Commissioner. D.
c.. 10 issue 20 me on the 30th dav Of
June. a duplicate OF said certincate-
JAMES II. WINSTON. 17oz 1zJh ST NV
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