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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
George Gould Said to
Dislike Noble Suitor
Actions.

NEW YORK March 2Z-Followiug
declarations by friends of Nine. Anna
Gould today that in private couversa-
tions she has admitted she may we'd
Prince Helie de Sagan and her refusal
10 deny such an intention when ques-
toned by newspaper men, society is
counting certainly on their marriage
at no distant date. There is the Ike. nest
outside discussion OF probable plans for
the ceremony.
When the direct question, Nine.
Gould, are you going 10 wed Prince
De Sagan?' was put she answered;
We are not engaged
Pressed for a direct answer, she said !.
Really, 1 cannot say as 10 that"
viii your marriage take place here
or abroad?"
'Oh, really, I cannot discuss the mat
ter any further. 1 do 50 dislike the
notorlety. / have had too much Of it
already
If Nine. Gould does marry the prince
II Will be In direct opposition to al least
one OF her brothers. George Gould, aC-
cordlng 10 friends of the family. George
Gould is said TO have opinions of his
own regarding a man OF the princes
age and reputation following Nine.
Gould to America, and they do not favor
the prince.
Gould's silence in regard TO the re-
ported Wedding-tO-be, It is stated is
because of his hope to win his sister
10 his way OF thinking before she does
engage herself to De Sagan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
BEEF PRICES HIGH
AND GOING HIGHER,
SUPPLY IS SCARCE
Sales Fall Off Third,
While Other Meats
Are in Demand.

With the best grade Of beef selling
wholesale at 0l2 cents a pound, a price
higher than the local meat dealers
have known in years, Wa shington
householders may look forward TO pay
Ing still higher prices for their steaks
and roasts than those over which there
has been such complaint and comment
for the past year or more. In TACT. ac-
cording to the best information obtain
able among retail dealers, there is rea-
son to believe that unless the market
takes a decided change for the benefit
Of the consumer, the price Of beef will
reach a height never before known in
this city
Scarcity Of cattle and the strength
OF the grain and hide markets are given
by the local representatives Of the big
Western meat concerns as the reasons
for the unprecedented rise in the whole
sale price Of beef during the last few
weeks. There is always an advance,
they say, at this season Of the year.
but the present rise has been more
rapid and of a greater extent than ever
before. The wholesalers say that the
advance in live stock has been equally
as marked, and that the price of beer
on the hoof in Chicago and other West
ern points Is so high that the prices IN
the East were necessarily raised.
Whatever the cause of the advance,
It has resulted in 2 big decline in the
demand for beef in this city and other
Eastern points. The sales during the
last few days in the Washington whole
sale beef market have dropped of
neITly one-third, II is said. On the
other hand, there has been a CORE
spending increase in the demand for
pork and veal. which mas shown little
change in price. With the wholesale
price Of beef running from 9 10 I0k
cents a pound meat dealers are looking
forward to l2-cent beef, and it is said
that unless the demand for beef con-
tinues to decrease the latter figure viii
- reached.
The retailers have. in certain grades
Of beef, already advanced their prices,
and here Is n general feeling among
them that If Wholesale prices go higher
a corresponding raise in retail prices
cannot be helped. The remedy, they
say, lies in a widespread falling on In
the public demand for beef and the
substitution OF other kinds of meat un-
til things Teadjust themselves.
The scarcity Of beef cattle can only
be accounted for on the grounds that
there has been until the recent jump in
price a greater demand than ever be-
fore. No relief is expected in the de-
ple.ed live stock markets OF the West
until the gress-fed cattle of Texas be
gin to arrive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
FAMILY BURNED,
FIREBUGS BLAMED
FOR THREE DEATHS
Strange Tragedy Dupli-
cate of One in Which
Local Man Did.

BOSTON. March 27-So many strange
features developed today in connection
with the triple tragedy at the BIom-
Quist House IN Belmont last night that
the police are unwilling to accept the
theory that Ernest W. Blomquist and
his wife and child were burned to
death through mere accident The fire
was discovered about 10 o'clock and
although attempts we're made TO rescue
the family. their chaTTed bodies were
found In the ruins today.
The police are endeavOring TO run
down a story current during the fire
that earlier in the night two pistol
shots and screams were heard Ia the
house. NeighbOTs declare that the
blaze started up so suddenly that il
may have been incendiary. Flames,
they say, seemed 20 fare up stimuli
taneously in several places.
Within a short distance Of the BlOm-
uuist house stood the residence of John
Clark of Washington, which burned
down at night exactly three months ago
IN lust the same manner. The police
are making a searching investigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
TO DIE,
FIRST DEATH ORDER
IN JUDGES CAREER
Justice Stafford Con-
demnS Youth for Muir
der of Brother.
Date for Execution of
Albert Brown Is Set
For June %.

'It is the law that speaks. and il ex-
presses no wish or viii Of mine" said
Justice Stafford IN Criminal Court No.
this morning when ne was called upon
for the first time in his career as a
justice OF the Supreme Court OF the
District 20 pass the sentence Of death
upon a man convicted Of muGder IN the
first degree.
Albert Brown, a coloTed youth OF
twenty~three years, stood before the bar
Of justice and heard the sentence passed
upon him without a CULVER. He had
been convicted Of the murder OF his OWL
brother. and not a muscle OF his face
moved as ne heard the solemn words
Of the sentence pronounced by the court.
He had nothing 10 say in his own be-
half.
First Death Sentence.
'Tn the eight years that I have sat
upon the bench said Justice Stat
ford, "thls is the fTst time that IL has
been necessary for me 10 pronounce the
extreme penalty provided by law for
murder IN the first degree. No discre-
tion IS left ne IN the matter of sentence.
II is the law that speaks. and IL eX-
presses no wish or viii OF mine
The court set the date for the eXecu-
tion on June %
Brown was convicted Of the murder
OF his younger brother. Harvey, No
Vember l. According 10 the testimony
given az the trial. Harvey had Inter
fcred and prevented him from beating
girl. He went downtown, bought
revolver. and returned 20 an alley near
his home, where he waited two hours
for his brother 70 appear
Shoots Brother Down.
Without q word OF warning he opened
fire. and then stood over the prostrate
form Uf his brother and fired the re-
naming bullets into his brothea,s head.
John Howard, a e5iored youth. was
sentenced 10 fifteen years for assault
with a dangerous weapon upon Mrs. Ida
JOst at brentwood. Frank Lee was
sentenced 10 ten wears for assault With
q knife. and William Bird vas given
eight years for robbery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The depression that was central over
Lake Michigan Thursday morning has
passed of to sea over the New Eng
land coast. In its eastward movement
u caused high south westerly winds and
unusually high temperatures in central
and eastern districts. but no precipita-
tion 10 speak or A second depression
IS central this morning in eastern Col
OradO- II will probably advance east
ward during the next Sc hours and
cause unsettled weather possibly at
tended by rain in the Ohio Valley, the
lower Lake region, and the northern
portion Of the Middle Atlantic States
II viii be somewhat colder tonight in the
Ohio Valley and the Middle Atlantic
States
Steamers departing today for Eu-
Eopean ports will have fresh south
westerly winds and fair weather 10 the
Grand Banks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
CAPT. DIEHL TO COMMAND
NEW BATTLESHlP IDAHO

Orders have been issued at the Navy
Department detachinE Capt. S. W. 3.
Dienl from special temporary duty in
the Navy Department, and assigning
him to command the new battleship
Idaho when that vessel is placed "a
omission in the next few days
Captain Diehl IS well known in Wash
in2ton, and was formerly judge adyO-
cate general of the navy. The Idaho Is
cne Of the new big battleships. ard her
comm and IS a coveted one.
Lieutenant Commander A 7. Willard
lass heen detached from duty at the
NNEs.l'-ston navy yard. and ordered 20
,Gsts It tie ordnance ofice OF the Idaho.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
MILLIONAIRE POLITICIAN
DYING OF 0VEREXERTION

SANDUSKY, Ohio, March 27.-Reuben
Turner, millionaire elevator owner. who,
as delegate TO the Democratic ma
tionaI convention held at Chicago in 1896
gained notoriety by Offering a resolu-
ticn TO turn the picture of Grover
Cleveland toward the wall, IS dying at
his home in Kimball
Ovcrexertion Ia bShaif Of recently
enacted county option legislation in
Ohio is said by his physician - have
broken his health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
Ambassador at Berlin
Says He Will Shortly
Send in His Resig-
nation.
German Foreign Office
Denies ThatAny Objec-
ton Is Entertained
to Successor.

BERLIN, March Z7.-Upon being
shown press cables today. which init
mate that he is attempting 20 hold his
position as United States Ambassador
TO Germany, Charlemagns Tower issued
an official denial He said with un-
deniable pOsitiveness that he would for
ward his resignation TO President
Roosevelt within the next few months.
He says he has no desire to remain
as the American representative in Ber-
lin, but is anxious 10 get back TO the
United States
Interest in the misunderstanding was
increased today by the foreign Office,
which authorized a statement that the
Kaiser never said or wrote a word
which could be interpreted as an objec-
ticn 70 DR.. Hin's appointment as am
bassadOT 10 Berlin.
The Kaiser. il is explicitly stated ex-
pressed his approval last November Of
the doctors selection, and mis- attitude
has remained unchanged
No Statement Coming Here.
II is denied that any official German
statement is on its way or will be sent
20 Washington explaining the least
change OF view in the ambassadorship
natter. because no change Of view has
occurred
The foreign once explanation com
pletely disposes Of the last shadow of
doubt but that Washington has been
Inlslnformed Even after The foreign
ofnce's declaration yesterday that Or
Hill was acceptable, the suspicion lin
gered that the Kaiser might have ex-
pressed himself personally TO a dir
Serent enect. TOday's announcement
settles the matter finally, 50 far as
Germany is concerned
Press Against Tower.
The Berlin press is filled with the
United States Ambassadorship contro-
Versy today.
The Lokal Anziger publishes an Off
Cisl communication from the foreign
office denOuncing the report that Ger
many ever objected TO DR.. HIS ap-
pointment, declaring IL the purest in
venuon and denying explicitly that any
communication is on its way TO WASH
ington explaining the Fatherland's al
legged change of attitude.
The Kaiser, in polite and conventional
terms, the MorgeH Post says. expressed
regret at the ambassadors expected de-
paTture at recent embassy dinner. and
the ambassador evidently interDreted
ms expressions Of regret as meaning that
Germany desired him 10 remain. Where
upon ne sought means 10 retain his
post
The paper thinks Towers desire un-
likely 70 be fulfilled, as Il says IL re-
CARDS II almost certain that Hi will
become ambassador
The Tageblatt views the affair as an
attempt TO disCredtt HIII. condemns what
II terms the intrigue" and considers
Towers recall imminent
Kaiser Silent.
No word has yet been received from
the Kaiser about the incident
His majesty is in Venice on his way
TO spend his vacation IN Corfu. He
must have heard Of the ambassadorshiD
controversy. Perhaps he expects To
make some statement. but II is deemed
more likely In diplomatic circles that
he thinks further talking would sfmDlv
make bad matter worse.
II Is thought here that when Ambas-
sador Towers letter reaches Washing
ton II will be made public and cablei
back 70 Berlin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
Did You Kno1U

that mole on your face aaS a
meaning? 1t is a mark Of na-
ture, telling you something of
your characteristics and a brief
epitome of the future in store
for you. 1t all depends on what
part of the face the mole is To-
Gated whether its significance is
good or bad. Everybody is in
terested in fortunes, so every
body will be interested in the
page article on moles in the mag
azine section of next Sundays
Times. There is a chart with
all the moleS numerically indi-
Gated together with the expiana-
tionS.
This is just one of the many
bright features in the magazine
section for next Sunday. Be sure
you get The Times and read
them all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
SHERMAN IMPROVES.

Reports from Garfield Hospital today
are that Representative James S. Sher-
man Of New York, one of the House
leaders, continues 10 improve, and that
he will be able TO leave that restitution
in a few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
Toner'S Recall
Half Expected;
Ignored Root

The authorized and explicit statement
from the German foreign office today
that neither the Kaiser, nor the foreign
Office itself had given basis for the
reported unacceptability Of DR.. Hin as
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
" Man From Egypt" Re-
hearsing Here, Selected
IS Vehicle to Dis
tance Fame.
Everything IS Smooth
Until Relatives Enter
Conspiracy With
Police.

Again '"The Man From Egypt rests
peacefully and CuiJIy, uudis-urbed by
the changing OF cymbaIs, the siren
voices OF daintily-gOWned Amaz0ns, and
the music OF many instruments. The
quiet OF the pyramids and the Sphinx
prevails once more. F0r the second
time within two weeks the police step
ped in today and halted the pace Of
The Man From Egypt" Two more
future stars Of the footIights have beer
denied the privilege Of following their
chosen profession and are safe again
under the parental roof
Answering an advertisement in a
Washington newspaper, several young
women obtained employment as minor
principals and chorus girls in THE Nan
From Egypt" a musical show that i-
was intended 10 put on the road April T.
This morning Detectives Evans and
O'Dea. Of tlsa Central Office, visited the
Pythian Temple, where the rehearsals
are being conducted, and when they
left the officers were accompanied by
Genevleve Keyes and Lulu Cant. two
ffteen-year-old girls.
Lefr on Tuesday.
BS.a girls had been reported missing
from their homes since Tuesday Their
parents had no idea where they had
gone. and had appealed 10 the Police
in the hope OF finding them. Genevieve
is tie daughter OF Mrs. J. W. KEYS,
who conducts d rooming house al 42l
New Jersey avenue southeast. Lulu
lives with her parents
Searching the city the detectives had
failed 70 ind aay trace OF the girls.
II was remembered that Katie Nelson.
a pretty siXteen-y year-old girl, who dis
appeared from her home in * street
southwest, had wooed fame through
the medium of tie stage. Central OF
hce Detectives O'Dea and Evans
thought they had better interview
'IF- Man from Egypt" When they
loo Sed in on the rehearsal this morn
ln-s the detectives were greeted with
a dazzling sight. on the little stage in
~ .hian Temple more than twenty-five
young women. dressed in gay costumes
OF varied hUes, were going through
their act
1t vas some time before the detectives
cOut c4nvince the two girls that they
were wanted at home Life on The ROAD
and the possibility of future fame ap-
pealed TO them, and they were I0arh To
accompany the officers. Mr. Cant
was notified and took his daughter
home. tSsnevieVe was placed in charge
OF the matrOn at the House OF DeJen-
rfon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
80 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
svivania Railroad. Tickets good return
iEE until Sunday night. All regular
trains except the Congressional Linz
lied. ."--AdVt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
Won't Give Up Stage.

Il don't intend 10 give up the stage"
said Genevieve. when the company
goes to Annapolis. on April 4, J viu
be with it,
Mrs Keys thinks otherwise She SAYS
her dlughJer Will be carefully guarded
at the New Jersey avenue house. There
will be no stars in the Keyes family this
year. Genevieve was to be the maid in
the play, and the part was considered
an important one that Is, she says IL
was. Mrs. Keyes says that there is
plenty OF work for a maid az home, and
If her daughter has aspirations TO be
come one. she can exercise her talents
in the bosom of her family. Mrs. Keyss
doesn't think much OF the stage variety
of maids.
Both girls said that they had always
wanted TO become actresses. They had
no idea. however, that their desires
would be fulfilled so soon. Neither had
any intention Of joining q theatrical
troupe when they lCtL their homes Tues
day. Several OF their girl friends had
Joined the company, and they were lu-
duced 10 witness a rehearsal
After tie rehearsal, home life didn't
look good to either. The Man E'rom
Egypt needed a maid and also an
other girl in the chorus. so tcneviCve
and Lulu signed a contract. They
They decided il would be best not TO
return home, and they neglected 10 in
form their parents that they We're go
ing on the stage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27
Dreamed Of Fame.

They obi aimed rooms in a downtown
hotel, and for the last three days had
been working steadily TO learn thei-
parts. 1t never entered their heads that
their parents might become worried
over their prolonged absence. Some
time in the future they expected TO
send them photographs and articles
from magazines telling Of their rapid
rise before the fOotlights.
Everything was going smoothly until
the police interfeTed. Both girls, how
ever, expressed their determination 10
remain with the troupe, and 1T The
Man From Egypt" has TO start out
without a maid, II won't DO the maid S
fault
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-27

TEMPERATURE.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-07
BIRD OR FOWL
IS THE QUESTION

Boston, August lis a pigeon a fowl
or a bird? This is a question which
the superior court will be called upon
to decide at future session. Fanciers
all over the country have become in
terested and it is likely that much ex-
pert testimony will be required to set
tie the problem.
The controversy grows out of a suit
brought by John and w. G. Erwin, of
Easton, against F. Sherwood Keith, a
neighbor, who is a pigeon fancier 1t
was alleged by the Erwins that Ger
tain fowls" owned by Keith did great
damage to their property. A verdict
in favor of the plaintiffs was given.
Now Keith has taken the matter to the
superior court, basing his appeal on
the technical ground that a pigeon is
not 'fowl," as set forth in the com
plant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-07
DR.. WILEY DECLARES
PRESENT LAWS BAD
Is Endangered Because the Present
Laws Permit the Use of Chemicals
as Preservatives.
Hearst News Service.

Mackinac Island, Mich, August T.
The convention of the National and
State Pure Food Departments. in ses-
sion here, has unanimously decided to
draft a new pure food law and urge
all of the states to adopt same.
The proposed law will contain only
such provisions of the present nation
al law as are deemed best by the
states.
The convention has also decided in
favor of uniform sanitary inspection
law and a draft of the proposed stat
utes will be forwarded to the legisla-
lures of all of the states.
DR.. H. w. Wiley appears to be the
guiding hand in the rebellion of the
states against the enforcement of the
present federal pure food law. He
declares that the present law allows
the use of chemicals as preservatives
and that the health of the nation is
imperiled.
The movement inaugurated today is
expected to spread rapidly and result
in substantial amendments to the fed
eral statutes at the next session of
congress.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-07
WORKING FOR new MEMBERS
FOR THE COMMERCIAL CLUB

The membership committee of the
Commercial Club had splendid meet
ing in the club rooms last night and
it is believed that a great deal of good
will grow out of the meeting.
The membership committee is COM
posed of the following gentlemen: T,
S. Jackson, chairman; H. A. Camp,
Robert Field, f. A. Ksrnaghan, S. b.
Martin M. d. King, M. l.. P. Love, ].
B. Merkel, F. F. Phillips and G. P.
Smith.
A majority of the committee was
present.
1t was determined TO make an active
canvass for new members and this
morning the enrolment was consider
ably increased by the addition of a
number of names. The committee will
continue active work fol- new members
and they expect to have a ready re-
sponse from the people who have. and
should have, the active interest OF the
city at heart, In order to accomplish
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-07

Chancellor Lyell, and this will not be
until next winter.
Under this supercedeas the child
goes back 20 the father from whom
it was taken a week ago on orders is
sued by Chancellor Lyell, but it is not
to be removed till physician has Civ.
en- assurance it is well enough to re-
move from the home of the mother.
1t will be remembered that on Sat
urday night last Justice Calhoon, of the
supreme court granted the supercedeas
asked for by the attorneys for the
father of the child. The writ was
placed in the hands of Sheriff Harding
and he went to serve it at an early
hour Sunday morning. Finding the
child sick with fever the sheriff de-
clined to serve the writ and the child
was left with the mother, where it is
yet, and where it will remain till it is
fully recovered, when it will be turned
over to the father.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-07

zuelo, who was sentenced in Italy as
contumacious has been denounced to
the police by a comrade named Demar-
tino, and after having suffered three
years Imprisonment he returned to
Tunis burning with desire for ven
geance on his betrayer.
Demartino, who was a farmer at
Mascularades, recently found the sign
of the cross cut on his door with
knife, this being the Mafia's emblem
of sentence to death. Despite all his
precautions, he was murdered in the
most revolving manner. After his body
had been horribly mutilated, and the
keys of his house were thrown inside
it, and the corpse was then burned.
The relations of Demartino accused
Marzuelo of the crime, but the police
were unable to obtain evidence to con-
vict him of it. On Thursday, however,
the son of Demartino avenged himself
on the supposed murder of his father.
Finding Marzuela at Sadda, near
Tunis, he stabbed him time after time,
and afterwards cut his victims head
off. 1t is expected that the crime will
lead to further bloodshed, and that the
family of the dead brigand will organ
ize a terrible vendetta.