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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
ARRAIGNS THE JUSTICE.
Counsel for Man in Jail Alleges Un.
fairness on Part Of Court.

VICTORIA, B. c.. August 13.-Allegins
that Justice Martin Of the supreme court
of British Columbia feigned sickness in
order that he might not be compelled to
hear the habeas corpus application of
c. B. Bratton. in Jail on charge of in
cendiarism arising out Of the series Of
mysterious fires here a month ago. J. A.
Altman, counsel for Bratton. obtained an
order from Chief Justice Hunter yester-
day for Brattons release. Altman had
had a writ issued against Justice Martin
seeking to recover s5OO damages under
an old English statute providing this as
the penalty for the refusal on the part
of any Judge to hear q habeas corpus
application. .s.
Altman In referring to the case before
the chief justice read the letters he had
directed to Justice Martin. couched in
very bitter language and alleged that the
latter had not been sick at the time
charged, and submitted affidavits to prove
that he had been able to pursue his reg
ular business.
The judges action he alleged. was in
pursuance of this refusal to act under
rule 1043 Of the supreme court. claiming
that unless specifically assigned to each
case he has no jurisdiction. The chief
justice described Judge Martins position
with regard to this rule as empty, alb
surd and preposterous." The papers have
been forwarded to the minister Of justice
at Ottawa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
CONSIDERING new SCHEME
INSURANCE MEN PLAN AN UN-
DERWRITERs' COMPANY.
Local Concerns May Enlarge Scope
Of the Business-Some Of
the Details.

The attention OF men interested In loca
fire insurance companies has been called
to what Is regarded as a somewhat move
business proposition, at least in this To-
cality.
It is the formation of what Is known
as an underwriters company. Such ar
organisation would be composed Of al
the companies agreeing to the plan. The
purpose is to enlarge the scope Of the
business so as to include large ares
of the country.
It will then be possible for such q com
pany to seek business In an extended
territory, all policies to be on the re.
sponsibility OF all the companies entering
into the agreement. The Inability would
be equally shared as well as the profits.
Under such an arrangement each COM
pany would retain Its identity and carry
on it's business just as at present, but. In
addition to the local insurance now writ
ten, the companies would also issue pol.
icies on property outside the local ter
ritory. and owing to the joint liability
of the agreeing companies 1t would be
possible. it Is claimed. to do business on
a large scale and take risks and to keep
such risks under proper supervision.
which would be impossible for any one
Of the companies standing alone.
Limit Of Territory.
It is said that something similar has
already been done. in other places so that
small companies by Joining together have
been able to extend the field of their
operations. In the present instance it IL
understood that 1t is proposed to confine
the operations Of the underwriters COM
pany to a territory embracing New Jer-
sov ponnavlvania and Ohio.
While nothing definite has been done
thus far. 1t is, stated that Of the eight
local fire insurance companies in this
city six regard favorably the plan in its
general aspects.
In one instance the directors of the
company. after discussing the subject, de-
cided that it was worthy of further con-
sideration and a committee was appointed
to take up the matter and to find out
what is the sentiment of the other com
panies and report at meeting to be held
in the future.
The companies that are said to be
favorably disposed to such plan are the
Commercial. German-American, Frank
lin, Fireman's. Arlington and Potomac
Their combined capital is $s25.OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Love AGAIN FINDS THE way
YOUNG FOLKS MARRY DESPITE
PARENTAL OBJECTION.
Mary Esther Fowler Becomes Wife
Of Loudon Boyer Johnson-Break
the News.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. August 49, 1908.
After having kept their marriage a se-
cret for three weeks. Miss Mary Esther
Fowler, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Fowler, whose home Is on Conduit road
between Georgetown and Glen Echo, and
| Loudon Boyer Johnson. an employee Of
the Potomac Electric Power Company.
Washington, last evening made known the
fact to the young lady's parents.
| Because of her age, she being only
seventeen years, Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler OBJ
jected to their daughter marrying. but
the young couple decided to embark on
the matrimonial sea in spite of parental
objection. Taking into their confidence
John A. Garrett Of Glen Echo, the lovers
proceeded to Rockville and succeeded in
having the knot tied. Immediately after
| the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs: Johnson re-
| turre( to their respective homes. where
| they remained as If nothing unusual had
happened. Last evening was the time
selected to make the announcement, and
| to Mrs Fowler tho information was first
| impaired.
Takes Philosophical View.
The young lady's mother was greatly
surprised, but she took a philosophical
view of the situation and extended her
forgiveness. She suggested that the couple
at once inform Mr.. Fowler, and for that
purpose the young bride and groom took
a trolley ride to Great Falls, Va. where
they found Mr.. Fowler.
Young Johnson preached the subject to
his father-in-law by asking:
IF I were to ask you to let me have
your daughter for my wife what would
you say?" g.,
II would tell you she is entirely too
young" Mr.. Fowler replied.
Reading the expressions on the young
folks faces. Mr.. Fowler exclaimed:
do you mean that you are already mar
ried?"
Mr. Fowler's only comment on receiving
an affirmative reply was: =;
well, hope you will be good to her..
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson returned to the
Fowler home last night and, on invita-
| ton, will reside. there for the present
Although Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler did not
want their daughter to marry SO young.
| they are understood to be reconciled, as
they have never had any objection to
young Mr.. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
NOT INTERFERE
IMPORTANT DECISION IN SEA.
MAN BOXERS CASE.

NORFOLK. Va. August 13-The United
states circuit court of appeals for the
fourth circuit today rendered an impor-
tant decision. in which it holds in the case
OF Rooney Booker Of Osceola. Ind. that
the civil courts should not interfere by
habeas corpus to discharge a minor under
eighteen years Of age who has enlisted In
either the military or naval service with
out the consent of his parents or guard
tan. II at the time of the presentation of
the petition for the writ such minor is
under arrest and held on any charge cog
nizable by either military or naval court
1t is held that minor. whether enlisted
fraudulently or not, is subject at all times
to such punishment as a court-martial
may fnfiict for desertfon or attempted de-
sertion in time of peace or war.
Booker, a minor, who swore he was
over age. deserted. He was arrested, and
pending his court-martial trial his parents
sought his discharge because of fraudu-
lent enlistment. The lower court dis
charged him:
The upper court holds that Booker was
subject to punishment for both false
swearing and subsequent desertion. and
should not have been released pending
trial by naval court. He is ordered re-
stored to the custody of the naval author
tiles, but has now gone to Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
DUTCH MINISTER BACK TO POST
Returns From Summer Holiday to
Be on Hand II Needed.

THE HAGUE. August 13-The minister
of marine cut short his summer holiday
and returned here to-day in order to. be
on hand should developments in the Carib.
bean. growing out of the difficulty be-
tween the Netherlands and Venezuela. re.
auire active naval action. 1t Is not ex.
pected that the cruiser Friesland Will
sail for the West Indies before the end OF
this month. =.
With regard to the cruiser Utrecht. II
appears that this vessel already had been
designated to relieve the Gelderland on
the West Indian station. Whether or not
the Gelderland returns upon the arrival OF
the Utrecht depends upon what condi.
tons are at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
FLORIDA REPUBLICANS.
State COMMITTEES Frames Up Full
Ticket-To Strengthen Party.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. August 3.-The
republican state central committee met
here yesterday and brought out full
state ticket. agreeing to wage an active
campaign. more in the hope of building
up the party here than of electing the
ticket. every name on which t. that OF a
white citizen. The ticket is as follows:
Governor-John M. Cheney Of Orlando.
Controller. L. Skipper OF Barlow.
Treasurer-I. E. Webster of, Gainesville,
Secretary Of state-John F: Horn of Key
West. :
Attorney general-Frederick c. Cubberly
of Cedar Keys.
Superintendent Of public ,tnstruction-Dr.
George w. Holmes Of Brevard county.
Commissioner Of aGrtculture-J. F..
Sfrunkel Of Leesburg.
Railroad commissioner 8. w. Roley of
San Mateo. Z
Justices supreme court-E BLY, Of Deland
and Fred w. Marsh Of Pensacola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
DEATH OF ". EUGENE CRIST
FORMER OFFICER OF DISTRICT
NATIONAL GUARD.
Served With the First Regiment, D.
G. Volunteers, in the War
With Spain.

The news of the death Of w. Eugene
Crist at Las Animas. Col. has just beer
received in this city. The funeral oc'
CURED last Monday. with interment ir
Dixon. Col.
Gene" Crist, as he was popularity
| known, resided practically all of his life
nected with the National Guard, having
been a member of the once famous Ma
tional Fencibles. which company repeat
eddy won the drill championship of the
United States in interstate competitions
He served as a member of the drill team
in the ranks as a non-commissioned Off,
Ger and finally at the big contest in
Memphis. Tenn. in May. 1895. and was
first lieutenant of the drill team.
Upon the outbreak of the war with
stoned first lieutenant of Company c. LIST
District Of Columbia Infantry. United
States Volunteers. which company con-
sisted entirely Of members of the Ma
tional Fencibles. He served with credit
the entire time the regiment was in the
service of the United States, participated
with the remainder of the command in
the Santiago campaign. serving in the
trenches and participating in the sur
render of the Spanish forces. July 20,
Lieut.. Crist was transferred from Com
pany C and placed in command of Com
pany l. He was mustered out with the
regiment November 20.
In Business Abroad.
Soon after the conclusion Of the war
with Spain Lieut.. Crist went abroad and
for several years represented an Ameri-
can electrical manufacturing concern in
Paris. He returned to this country sew
eral years ago. and. because of Ill health.
went west. settling in California. He
later went to Arizona and then to Colo
rado Being an atniete. having at one
time been the amateur champion on the
Star bicycle. a racer of note and q
perfect type of physical manhood. the
announcement of his death was in the ma
ture Of a severe shock to his friends and
acquaintance here. as few. If any. Of
them were aware that he was even Ill.
Gene" Crist married Miss Maud Duvall
of this city. and they had one child, a
daughter, who was born while he was in
attendance at the Memphis drill in 1895.
1t is recalled that he made flying trip
to this city because of the arrival Of the
little one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
WOMAN FOUND sTRANGLED.
Circumstances Indicate That She
+ Must Have Been Murdered

ST. LOUIS. August 13-With ier feet
tightly bound together and a stocking
stuffed down her throat. Mrs. Adeline
Miller. forty-nine years old. was found
last night by her husband. mail~clerk,
when he returned from work. The face
and throat Of the woman were discolored
from strangulation and she had evidently
been dead for several hours.
The police are searching for a young
man who is said by neighbors to have
called on Mrs Miller yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
AGENT .PocKErED RENTALS.
Hamilton Must Make Restitution
and Go to Prison.

Samuel Hamilton was adjudged guilty of
stealing $11 from his former employer.
Joseph MCGUIRE. today before Judge Kim
bali In the Police Court.
In default of $50 fine he was committed
to prison for five months. In addition
the defendant was ordered to make restt-
tuition.
Mcclure sent Hamilton to Brookland on
Monday to collect rentals Hamilton did
not turn over the amount Of his collec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

Russia Helps Japanese Emigration.
at. PETERSBURG. August 13.-The
ministry Of railroads has put into ef-
feet a reduction in fares amounting to
20 per cent in favor of japanese emigrat-
ing to North or South America over the
Russian Inca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Two Boys Drowned.

MARQUETTE. Mich. August 13.-
Swimming of the beach at Lighthouse
point last evening Charles Foresman.
sixteen years of age. and Henry Rose.
fourteen. were drowned. One boy was
seized with cramps and the other at
tempted to save him. Rose lived at Two
Harbors and was here on q visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
CHURCHMEN ABROAD.
Cardinal Gibbons and Others Guest
of Bishop Today.

Of Bishop Today.
ROME, August 13.-Cardinal Gibbons OF
Baltimore, Bishop Foley Of Detroit and
Bishop O'Connell of Washington left
Rome today for Orvieto. where they will
be the guests of Bishop Frattocchi. who
is a great friend of Mgr. Cerrutti, auditor
of the delegation in Washington. The
American prelates are accompanied by
Mgr. Cerrutu.
Father A. P. Doyle. rector of the Apos-
tolic Mission House at Washington. has
left here for London, by way of Paris
At the former city he will attend the eu-
charistic congress and discuss with the
Most Rev. Francis Bourne. Archbishop OF
Westminster. the establishment In Eng
land Of mission house similar to the
one in Washington, the purpose Of which
is the conversionfof Protestants to Cathol-
icisn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

the District Supreme. Court for Ieeai
separation from Eugene F. Mahorney. to
whom she was married June 49, 1901 She
charges that during the last Ave years Of
her married life her husband has treated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

23c jars Pinkham's
Egg Shampoo. > for 25c.
pc tube Woodbury's
Facial Cream, 15c.
&c size SoZodont Prep
arationS, 16c.
pc box Eversweet, Ice.
PC box Ninetta Rice
Powder, 10c.
SOC bottles Pompeian
Massage Cream, 29c.
81 bottles LIE Fevre'S
Mando. SOC.
20c box Lyons Tooth
Powder, 14c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

her cruelty. She seeks the custody of their
two children and asks the court to pre-
vent her husband from annoying her or
interfering with the custody of the chill
dren. Attorney Campbell Darlington rep
resents the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
A. LTSNER.

SOC jar d. & r. Cold
Cream. 42c.
1Oc Tooth Brushes. &c.
Coo jar Nine. Givens'
Cream. SOC.
75c OF. L. T. Piver's
Extracts. SOC.
&c jars Golf Queen
Talcum. 2 for 25c.
sc Honeycomb Wash
Rags, = for &c.
3Jc OF. LundborgS Ex-
tracts. 15c.
25c tube WoOdbury's
Facial Soap. 15c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
ODDM ENTS.
Tables On All Five Floors.

Hurry for these unusual bargains The today
filled with eager buyers Some lots closed out and
good items added Besides the list below
will be found oddments prices be had but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

tons to Mcguire. A complaint was made
| to the authorities.
Mounted Policeman Cullinane of the
tenth precinct placed the accused under
| arrest yesterday. He was first CHARGED
with endorsement, changed later to petit
larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

Asks for Legal Separation.
Mrs. Helen w. Mahorney today. asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
The Palais Royal
A. LISNER.
Special Toilet Needs.
EradicatOrs.
They soothe away
wrinkles while you, sleep.
I8c tomorrow instead of
CSC per box.

Csc jar Satin Skin
Cream. 1Sc.
2jc box Aliens Foot
Ease, 1Sc.
81 size Danderine Hair
Tonic, SAC.
SOC size Ingram's Milk
Weed Cream, 42c.
25c bottle Holmes
Frostilla. 15c.
DC cakes Packers Tar
Soap, lac.
SOC bottle NJ. & L..
Florida Water, 42c.
zoe jar Patey's Cold
Cream, 14c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-24
suEs THE BURLINGTON.
Y. 8. District Attorney Temple Brlnsa
Action,

|
Action.
Des Moines.--Unit state District
Attorney M. L. Temple has filed with
Clerk w. G. Macarthur q suit against
che Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railway company charging five VIOLA
tons OF the safety appliance act":.
The penalty upon conviction will be
fine of 500 on each count, making
the total penalty $500.
Colonel Thomas brought the action
on the suggestion OF the attorney gen
eral at the request and upon :nforma.
ton furnished by the interstate com.
merce commission. The case will be
tried in the Ottumwa division Of the
federal court.
The first count Of the complaint
charges that on Nov. Z, 1907, the Bur
lington hauled a car Of coal from q
point in Illinois to Mount Pleasant,
Iowa, the coupling apparatus of which
was out of repair. According to the
complaint the lever of the coupler
was bent so that 1t would not connect
the cars automatically, making 1t
necessary for man. to go between
the cars to couple them. The second
count charges that on Nov. Z, the
company hauled car which was not
equipped with handholds for the
brakeman. The car was loaded with
cattle and was brought into the state
from point outside.
The third car in question had de-
fective coupling and 1t was also used
IN interstate trade. The fourth count
charges that the railroad used bag
gage and express car which was not
equipped with handholds for the
brakeman. The fifth was freight
car similarly defective, according to
the complaint
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-24
REMINDED HIM OF HOME.
y. Yorker Saw Beauty In Sign,
where Maiden Lady Could Not.

. Marty of tourists was being shown
.nund Ciudad Juarez, the little Mexi-
I. town just across the Rio Grande
Avn Fl Paso, Texas. Every one was
.s,,chted with It's picturesqueness.
M in particular a maiden lady, who
mt into raptures about each new
light
.4ohe houses, the old church. the mar.
e streets, the little plaza, those
headful-looking men wearing SOM
keros; everything breathes the spir-
\ II an old-world civilization. 1t is
I different from our United States"
That's So" assented New York
nm who had been listening. "For
h,ance, who in all the world could
[,ou find anything SO antique, so full
4 Inherent beauty, SO charged, as it
IRE with the essence Of pure JOY, as
Al sign over there" He pointed
bVard a whitewashed mud house on
Nose exterior was painted:
BIGGEST BEER IN TOWN, &C."
The woman eagerly turned to look.
,hen she froze the. horrid man with
glance and did not speak to him
,sain during the whole trip.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-24
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER.
Drunken Admirer Also Fires at hls
Supposed Rival.

"Nen Aomtrer Also Fires At His
Supposed Rival.
Fostville.--W While drunk and in
NJ OF Jealousy, William Ballzell, q
farmer living northeast of here, muir
oered his sister-in-law, Mrs. J. c.
Geodes, attempted to kill H. G. Bowl
man, in whose home the woman was
employed as housekeeper. and then
burned the barn and live stock OF M.
A. BOWMAN. The woman died in
stantly from the single bullet fired in
70 her body at<close range, the man
escaped injury, the shots going wild.
A posse has been organized to
search the woods in which the MUIR
derer is hiding and the militia at
Waukon has been ordered out to take
hand in the situation. Ballzell, who
mas indian blood in his veins, is q
desperate character and it is expected
that he will sell his life dearly.
Mrs. Geddes, the murdered woman.
came here some time ago from Viola,
Wis, running away from her husband,
who still lives at that place. She
Kept house for a time for her brother
in-law, Ballzell, who is a widnwer
with seven children. He beca-e in
fatuated with her and when she left
him to go to the home of H. C. Bowl
man. where she cared for the lat
ter's invalid mother, Eallzell became
Jealous.
Ballzell came to Postville and i'm.
blbed freely of liquor. When he
started home he was drunk. From
accounts received here, he stopped at
the BOWMAN home, where he first
quarreled with the Geddes woman and
then shot her, killing her instantly.
Leaving the house, he met Bowman,
at whom he fired two shots without
warning, both, however, going wide.
Then he disappeared.
A little later fire was seen coming
from the barn of M. A. Bowman, who
lives on farm adjoining that Of his
brother, H. G. Bowman. Before it
could be extinguished it was entirely
destroyed, with the live stock and
other contents. 1t is presumed that
in his insane anger, Ballzell set the
fire.
Postville.-The posse which YVES
organized to catch William Ballzell.
who killed his sisterin-law in a fit of
drunken Jealousy here, succeeded in
capturing him. He made no resist
ance, as the weapon with which he
had shot his sfster-in-law was lost in
the melee which followed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-24
BEYOND LIMIT OF PATIENCE.
Explain alton Satisfied Policeman That
Punishment Was Due.

.. . . 81
Policeman Kneirem. of the Tender
loin precinct, saw an old man beating
small boy on Seventh avenue re-
Gently in fashion that reminded the
officer Of the happy days when he used
to beat 1t from the parental beating.
So with a cheerful smile, having chill
dren Of his own, the policeman ap-
preached the old man.
Listen" replied the man; half an
hour ago sent Isaac to the delicates-
sen. l gave him two quarters, one
with which to buy bread, the other
to buy fish. And now he comes back
and says he wants to know which
quarter is for the fish and which for
the bread. Is 1t enough?"
1T Is" replied Kneirem.-New York
World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-24
LAUNCH RIVER PLANS.
Seven States Combine to improve the
Big Missouri.

Seven States Combine to improve the
Big Missouri
Sioux City.-An appropriation of
$4O, 100000 for the establishment of a
12-foot channel in the Missouri river
from St. Louis to Sioux City will be
asked Of congress as a result of the
first annual convention of the Mis-
souri, river navigation congress. q
Governors and congressman from
seven states bordering on the Mis-
souri, river were in attendance at the
convention. It was the voice of the
convention that the Missouri river as
we'll as the Mississippi should be
made navigable as soon as congress
can see its way clear to spend that
much money. 1t was the sentiment
of the convention that the deepening
of the Missouri river channel would
be the greatest stroke toward the SEN
timent of railroad rate troubles in the
great middle west.
Engineers reported that the Mis-
souri, river, if improved according to
the plans of this convention, would
have the carrying capacity OF 600 rail-
roads-ffty times the capacity of all
the roads running between the Mis-
sissippi river and. .he lower Missouri,
and more than twenty-five times the
capacity of all the railroads running
from the Mississippi to the Missouri
at all points.
These engineers reported that max.
ing the Missouri river navigable from
Sioux City to St. Louis would cost
less than paralleling any single rail-
road between these two points.
Speakers at the two-day session OF
the convention were Gov. A. B. Cum.
minis of Iowa, Gov. Chas. S. Deneen
of Illinois, Gov. Jos. Folk of Mis-
souri,, Gov. John A. Johnson Of Min
nesota, Gov. Geo. l.. Sheldon OF Ne.
.braska Gov. Coe |. Crawford OF
South Dakota, and Gov Jas. Burke
of North Dakota It was the greatest
collection of governors since Presi-
dent, Roosevelt made his trip down
the Mississippi. .
Yankton was awarded the next
meeting of the congress. Congress
man r., C. Ellis Of Kansas City was
elected president and George G. Call,
secretary and treasurer.