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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
PEERLESS FATHER
MEETS DISGRACE
Father-in-Law of Marquis of
ToWnShend Disbarred, Re
yiving Scandal.

LONDON. May l6.-A sensation being
discussed today IN exclusive social ana
upper legal circles Ia London was
created at meeting Of the Benchers
Of the Inner Temple yesterday even
ing, when Thomas suthersL father o.
the beautiful Warehouses T0Wnshend.
was ordered screened. which means that
Sutherst has been dlsbarred. notice OF
the dis5arment being displayed on
screens IN all the inns OF court Ia
London.
No such drastic punishment has been
visited on any London barrists~ in sew
eral decades. Sutherst will be unable
To practice law hereafter in any court
under the British nag.
The social and professional stigma
created by the disbarment is deep. The
Benchers of the Inner Temple. which IS
equivalent to the executive committee
OF the American Bar Association, have
been investigating Sutnerst's conduct
IS barrister when he appeared in be
half Of his daughter. For a week many
meetings OF the Benchers have been
held, Lord Justice BuCknel presiding.
The Benchers examined Sutherst' s
conduct thoroughly, 1nquiriug minuteiy
into the circumstances OF SutEcrst' s
negotiations for marrying his beautiful
daughter to the half-Witted MARQUIS uu-
der sOrdid circumstances that when
disclosed in open court, created a sen
SatiOnal scandal
Sincv the marquis last appearance in
court Sutherst has been managing his
estates. Now the court has removed
Sutherst from their management, ap-
pointing Gen. sid Redvers Butler.
Society is now wondering now long
the marquis win permit his father-ln-
law 10 live with him, now that Sut-
herst's disbarment reopens the old
scandal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
ADJOURN THURSDAY,
LEADERS DECLARE
Other Congressman Differ in Opin-
ion, and Predict Holding Off
Until Next Week.

u was decided by the House and
Senate leaders yesterday that the ses-
sion of Congress will end next Thurs
day at midnight provided an agreement
can be reached on the currency bin.
The House and Senate leaders will
hold q conference tomorrow night. AT
which time an effort will be made to
definitely fix the date of adiournr1ppt
Both the House and Senate are detnr-
mined that there shall be some form of
financial legislation at this session. the
House standing out for the VreeIand
measure and the Senate for the AIdrich
bill.
Representative Wstson who visited
President Roosevelt yesterday, said thai
Congress now sees the end of its work
clearly ahead He said he could not
see any reason why Congress could not
adjourn at the end of next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
LIABILITY BILL
PASSED IN HOUSE

President Roosevelt and one, OF his
policies scored again in the House, yes
terday when, without a dissenting vote.
the Alexander government employees
liability bill was passed.
The bill Is one OF the Roosevelt poll
cies," and by its provisions persons en-
ployed in Government arsenals. navy
yards, manufacturing establishments.
In river and harbOr W6s. Grd in WORK
on the isthmian canal will be enIstled
TO compensation when injured. without
contributory negligence or misconduct.
A years wages is allowed in case of
injury where the disability continues
that long. In case OF death a years
wages is 20 be given the widow or or
pEaHs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
PLANS PERFECTED
FOR RURAL JUBILEE
Extensive Program Arrang-
ed for Three-Day Tourna-
ment Under Elks.

The earnest work of preparation
which has been going on for some
months in connection with the Rural
Jubilee and Barn Dance, to be held UNI
der the auspices of Washington Lodge.
No 10, Benevolent and Protective Order
OF Elks, al the Benning race track.
June Is, Il and IS, as evidenced in the
reports of the subcommittee in charge
OF the arrangements, shows that the
affair viii even exceed the original eS-
pectatiops OF those who originated the
idea.
Not only nave the members Of the or
ganization taken hold of the project
with enthusiasm, but their families and
friends have also entered into the spirit
of the affair, and are assisting greatly
IN the work. At the first meeting the
women attended to the number of one
hundred. A meeting of the executive
committee was held at the same time
in another hall and the reports OF TWEEN
ty committees were received and ac-
cepted.
Country Store" Well Stocked.
The Country Store is being stocked
with the hes. line o. EO1is ever shown
at a crossroads establishment There
will be plenty of barrels and boxes Tor
the lOunEers. and Chairman James NJ.
Dunn, OF this committee. says the visi-
tors viii have plenty 10 gossip about.
As nearly all the world loves contest
of speed, the silks have set out TO anti
Cipate this public weakness with auto
mobile and horse races DIR. q. +. Hat
field chairman Of the committee on
horses. is arranging for grand t0urna-
ment and horse show. together with "A
program of racing for the first TWO DAYS
of the carnival which is expected 70
test the netIle of the best OF local
th1rOughbTeds.
Chairman J. William Lee and an ac-
tive list of committeeman are preparing
10 take the patrons of the carnival on
the timc-honored straw rides. Chair
man Roe FulkersOn has announced a
long list of 'headHners' for his enter
tainmcnTs.
Chairman Herman Richards has cor
rallied all the young men in the lodge to
assist 10 the direction Of the barn
dance and Chairman John G.. MaX-
well. of the music committee. has prom
ised the best band for dance music 70 be
had in Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Taft Boomers, He Believes,
Are Afraid to Offend
President.
ELIMINATES SELF
FROM CAMPAIGN
Sails for Europe TO Take Rest Cure,
Hoping to Regain His
Lost Health.

BOSTON, May l6-"Persons wro
would rather sec the devII nominated
IMAM Roosevelt are working for TAFT, 90
was the assertion of United States
senator Benjamin +. 1iHmaH tOdsy. Ou
the promenade deck of the steamship
Canopic. Senator Tllman is going TO
Italy with Mrs. TinmaE in the hope that
ms health will improve in the baths
Who Is going 10 be the Democratic
nominee Tor President was asked the
Senator
Why, man, Bryan is going TO be tine
next President. Lots of persons are out
Tor Taft because they are afTaiC Of
roosevelt. That's the sum and sub
stance OF the whole situation. They take
Taft because he is the only thing in
sight for a remedy.
I'm out for Bryan He's certain 10
get the nomination, and I'm sailing for
italy with that assurance, sure as shoot
Ing. You can't make il any other way.
It's MS, and he is TO come into his own.
OF Till October.
I'm of till October" continued the
Senator. removing Lis broad-brimmed
hat and waving it gleefu!ly. Il am 10
be considered entirely eliminated from
me campaign 1 don [ want To be inter
viewed on politics. why. m Washing
ton, / just shut myself mp tight 10 keep
reporters away. ] left orders that no.
body should even send me cards, for /
don't want TO mix in any controversy.
Why did I come to Boston to take
Mediterranean bound ship? That's easy,
If l have mind 10 tell. Il wasn't be-
cause IN dead broke and have 10 take
q slow ship Not a bit of IT, Mrs.
Iillman and myself agreed that the
longer the voyage the better and more
enjoyable IL viii be- 1 like Boston, any
way, and il was fine 20 see the CRY,
II only for a passing glimpse.
All Engagements Cancelled.
Yes. ! have Cancelled all my summer
engagements on this side Not a plea
for political preference or anything else.
not even a sewing bee talk. viii I give
for a number Of months. They tell me
I ought 70 rest and that's what / am
planning 10 do every minute waile
abroad.
About the enly good / can see coming
from this congress of governors is that
II may result in the awakening OF the
american people 10 the dangers or
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES euCrOachment on
State rights. If they don't wake up
soon, these governors viii find them
selves heads Of counties"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
100000 WOMEN
TO SHREK AT ONCE
London SuffragetteS Plan Mon
ster Demonstration in
Hyde Park.

LONDON, May 16.-W7men sufrra-
gists leaders decided today to let out a
shrek for equal rights that can't fail
TO be heard.
Sunday, June q. is set for the demon
stration. On that date $4,000 women
viii meet in Hyde Park and hear ad-
dresses from twenty different plat
forms.
When the last speaker has finished. a
trumpet Will be blown and all the wo-
men will scream as loudly as they can,
Votes for women"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
MAN SHOOTS GIRL
SITTING AT WINDOW
Discharged Employe Accused Of
Firms Into Railway Mans
Private Car.

ST. LOUIS. May 16-Ray Wilkerson
is under arrest AT Poplar Bluff. Mo,
charged with shooting Miss Helen Cor
rel, aged fourteen years daughter OF
Superintendent COFTeH. OF the mainte-
nance Of way of the Iron Mountain
railroad in her fathers private car,
near Fisk, Mo.
The girl was brought here today i'm a
serious condition. Wilkerson is said to
he a discharged employe of the Iron
Mountain.
Miss CorreI was struck by a bullet
fired into the car Henry Reece says
he saw Wnkers0n aim deliberately at
the rear door OF the car and fire.
Wilkerson was captured by a posse to-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
NAVY COMMENDS
VALOROUS SAILOR

Acting Secretary of the Navy New
berry yesterday sent letter OF com
mend2tion o Ordinary Seaman Will
liam H. KoOn, on board the battleshir
Name. for bravery in rescuing a fell
low-seaman from drowning. The let
ter is as follows:
The department commends YOU for
your gallant action in jumping over
board from the T. s. S. Maine, ApI-il
g. 1905 at Magdalena Bay, Mexico, and
assisting Frank A. JohnsonO, ordinary
seaman, in rcgaining the boat from
which he had accidentally fallen over
hoard, Johnson's life being in danger
as he was not able TO swim"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
SENATOR BURROWS
CONVENTION HEAD
Michigan Man Chosen Temporary
Chairman of Republican Ma
tional Gathering.

CHICAGO. May 16.-United States
Senator J. .. Burrows OF Michigan was
tonight selected rs temporary chairman
of the Republican national convention.
ana John Mallory OF Columbus. Ohio. as
temporary secretary.
This actiun was taken toniglE by the
subcommittee of arrangements now In
session planning for tie convention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

doesn't wish
% be a Presi-
dent or write
books OF regu-
late tru s { s.
there is still
another a n Il
m a g n i dcent
opening ( o r
him as a base
ball performer
in I n e big
leagues.
OueUfir has
o r & a n lied a
team known
IN athletic cir
cles as the
MadTids. They
play on the
W hite Lo p
a 8 q n st al
L @ a m 8 and
u n d G T I n e
young siren
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
GROVER CLEVELAND
IS MUCH BETTER

LAKEWOOD, n. J., May I6.-Mrs
Grover Cleveland announced tonight
that Mr. Cleveland was apprecia blv
stronger than he was a week ago For
the first time in many weeks both mr.
Lockwood and Or. Bryant were absent
from the sick room, leaving the patienf
in charge of the nurses. Dr. Lockwood
returned to Lakewood by a late train
however. and win remain with Mr.
Cleveland until Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
ARRESTED For THEFT.

Henry Donovan, colored. of Richmond.
Va. was arrested as he stepped off a
train IN Baltimore last night, charged
with snatching q pocketbook at Union
Station in Washington from Mrs Julia
Richardson. OF SIS North Front street
Baltimore, who was on her way home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
STORM KILLS SIX.
FIFTY ARE HURT

NEW ORLEANS, May IA tornado
swept across the central portion Of
louisiana late tonight. killing six and
injuring fifty persons.
The town OF Chataignie $50 miles
northwest of New Orleans, was prac-
tically wiped of the map.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Terms Not Agreeable.

Ihaw was prepared to submit 20 an
examination, Attorney Graham told
bin. but not on the basis of the prose-
cutor's suggestion. His counter promo
sition was that the commission consist
Of six experts that Thaw agree 10
three Of them, and that the court name
the other three. He also specified that
meme OF the eXSerts should have been
connected with the case in the mast
and offered 20 divide the expense with
New York county.
Justice Morschauser directed that
briefs be submitted 10 him at White
Plains, where he viii be holding court
He added that he would try 10 render
decision by r week from Monday
Until justice Morschauser's decision
is rendered, Thaw viii remain q prison.
er here. Both sides will file briefs. bur
no more testimony Is 10 be taken.
ThaW's lawyers say they are satisfied
that they have proved their client sane.
District Attorney Jerome is so thor
OUghly convinced that they have failed
that he will send no commission as he
had intended, 10 Phtsburg, London.
Paris. Rome. and Monte Carlo for. tes-
timOny in support OF his claim that
Stanford Whites slayer should remain
in a mad house
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
QUENTIN---THE BASEBALL STAR;
GAME ON WHITE HOUSE LAWN

II Quentin Roosevelt. as he grows
older, spurns the temptations Of law
and medicine. If ne decides that he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

nous ones peerless leadership they are
rounding uD into form in a manner cal
culated 10 make older players gasp.
Yesterday QuenUn's team played two
games, one with the Preston University
and the other with the St Margaret s
Church altar boys. The first game was
won by the score OF T. 10 Z. There is no
question about this score, as It wss
kept.
Takes Official Notched Stick.
An exhaustive examination OF the
notched sticks used py unofficial scorers
in the second game would leadto the con-
clusion that Quendn's team was defeat
ed is to 10. This, however. Is entirel I'M
official as the sCorekeeper decamped
at the close Of the fftn inning. the eX-
citing NTH inning. for the American
League baseball park, forgetting IN his
excitement TO leave the list OF the play
ers OF the Official score, He also took
with him an excellent official pencil be
longing to somebody else.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
With Prisoner on Stand,
Trial Comes to Abrupt
End.
WITNESS ANSWERS
CALL OF JEROME
Latter Halts Proceedings, and
Briefs Will Be Submitted to
Justice Morschauser.

POUGHKEE Sic. n. T.. May L.
Harry Kendall Thaw's hght for release
from the state Hospital for the criminal
insane, IN Matteaws came TO a sudden
ending In the supreme court here to-
night Thaw was in the witness chair
ready 10 testify In his own behalf and
appeared confident that he would be
able 10 convince the court that he was
perfectly rational and sane.
He had just returned TO the stand
after comforting with his counsel and
experts. and was waiting eagerly for
the next question. when District Attor-
neg Jerome. OF New York, announced
that the people rest" and Thaw was
directed 20 leave the witness chair
Thaw was called 20 the stand by
Jerome. as soon az ThaWg counsel
rested al nve minutes or nine O'Clock
He appeared dazsd and his hand tremb-
led perceptihly as he Eeld IL siot 90
take the oath. JeTome's action in call
Ing him to the stand was a complete
surprise 10 him, and the fact that the
man who has conducted the prosecution
in w" trials for he murder Of White
made him his witasss. probably had
much 10 do with his nervousness.
Counsel for Thaw Immediately object
ed TO his being examined tonight jus
tice Morsehauser insisted, however, thzt
the examination 80 On He SAID ng
would protect Thaw's rights carefully
Thaw Takes Stand.
Jerome's hrst question 10 Thaw. after
Justice Morschauser determined that
the hearing sEeuld go on. was whether
he understood the nature OF the proceed
mss
Yes. sir" came the first reply. IN a
very low voice. 4 understand II is 10
prove my sanity"
Jerome asked him If il were not 10 re-
lease MIN and allow him to go and come
as nc chose.
Il understand" said Thaw, turning 70
the justice. that Il is to restore my
rights as an American citizen.
Later, when Jerome put several legal
questions 20 hiru concerning the tests
mony Of the eN va Thaw appes 20 70
the Justice Tor advice as TO his rights.
The Justice explained thar the hsbeas
corpus proceedings raise the question
whether he Is to be freed or 90 back
10 the asylum. and that IL Is for the
court 10 render the decision on the
strength Of the evidence submitted.
The witness looked back at Jerome,
VINO inquired II the former knew DR.
Flynt. the ahsnt
Yes; through his SON replied Thaw.
would YOU be willing" asked Je-
rome. Ito submit 10 an examination by
Dr, Flynt and others OF my experts 2''
Attorney Graham instantly objected
10 the question, and Justice MorsChau-
ser sustained him.
Il think II fair proposition" said
the prosecutor and / believe Thaw,
Who Is IN court 10 tight for his liberty.
should submit"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

The first game was mere practice for
Quentin's team. They toyed aCd dallied
with the hapless Prestons until those
uckless athletes bade fair 10 shed bit
ter tears of modification and anguish.
But the second game was different.
Church and state were battling against
each other TEs sermon was pltted
against the ukase; the acoIyte against
the special message. And church ana
state had not a whit Of respect tor each
other
Had not the peerless leader of the body
polite been the unintentionai obstacle
10 a hard-hit liner, the score might
have been different. What fellow can
Jump on the calf OF his leg the size Of
lOOtball2
Tie Fatal Fifth Inning.
That was not the real reason for the
defeat, how ever. Merely a little food
for conjecture, that's all. u was IN the
fatal fifth that the game was hopelessly
and irretrievably lost. The score was
u 10 70 in favor OF ST. Margaret's The
Madrids were AT the bat
A man walked 10 first, and then
another. a driving grounder was
smashed directly over second. and the
second baseman. after viewing it's me-
tenric flight for All inhuitessimal frac-
ION of a second. decided 10 save an en-
hsrrassing complications incident 10 the
stopping of its made career, and started
60 step TO NJ side and give 1t the right
of way. l. If0Ivunately, he fingered TOO
long The eall hit his shoe, aEd bound
ed toward first
Campbell was running down toward
second, and the second DasenaH. appre-
ciating mis- chance, grabbed the bah and
started in hot pursuit. Campbell ran 10
second. past second. and out into lcft
field. He seemed 10 have something OF
importance to tell the Monument The
second baseman for St Margaret fol-
lowed him into left field. and touched
him out. Ended then the fatal fiftn.
By this time the sc0rekecper had
moved away with a thoughtful and
expression and a score
book and pencil. The game, unable 10
Withstand these discouragements tenn
porarily adjourned itself until some
more propit Gus time.
Next Saturday the battle Will be
fought over again. and the state iorces
feel confident of their ability % crush
the church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
It's Neatness and Character of Desiq1

that makes Skaters doraI work popu-
lar. l4th * Ally.
Putnam patriot., 1908-07-10

meal park, prayed raislifly !fef7 hi1 pulpit thai the buildings might he burned ia the groand, and within ten hours they were utterly consumed bN hfe. This frightened propfietofs of places iu othef parks. who were pug. slrd what to to to protect their proper. ty. They could hfibe the police and citY officials, hut they dldn't know hoa to deal with the clergyman.
 Fer ~ame weeks Bishop Potter, of New York, had been dangerously Ill, and al one tune Il was announced he could nal life bat few hours. Ills good constitution hrough, him through and now he i, conv aleseent.
 reary slarled Monday on his voyage to the North Pole with high hopes of reaching tbe coveted Spol. He sailed his steamer aitonseVell. to oyster Bay h visit the President, who remarked 3. k 'easle,l llie Arctic cratl; "MA my, What inc ,hip"
 X sneogs, lai reA oiaii5a in Paraguay bkeauned ,he ol,t government and es- tahllshed esN one, with pr. kMtia' no eenxales Na,eife aS the new Pfesi- dent ot tho Repahl.e Inul the eonl- mon people get educated, il seems to he in the spanish blood to seek aeea- sionai excitement tn rebellion The lighting wa~ kept up in the streets ol Aseancien, tho capital, Tor same days boo persons being killed er wounded.
 Mis- Eliza Nash, who recently died at Nerwell, was areal Daughter ot the Revolution, and in two months more would hase been century old, She had lived under every Presidency excepting those of Washington and John Adams, having been born sept. :, isos
 Last sunday a nre broke out tn Port. au-prince. which destroyed sn build. tugs, including the arsenal.
 An important roniitieial document, reforming the organization and work. ing of the Roman Catholic eongfega- tions, has just teen issued. IL will mark a wide departure in Catholic Church government, While opposed by The Propaganda il will he enIuasias- iically welcomed in the countries aiiee- ted, including the United states, which will no lonset he a missionary Held. The Roman Catholic hierarchy will now be permitted 10 trcat directly with the rapal Secretary of State, and will have the same standing at the Vatican as France, spain and Austria.
 Movements of internal commerce du- ring May, as reported hy the Bureau of Statistics of tne department of Conn mefee and lsator, show considerably heavier livestock movements than last year. There k also slight bat steady Improvement in the freight ear situs- tion, the improvement appearing to be more or less uniform in the various DOT tion> of the country. Grain, lumber and cnal, while ssill below the May, i0s, figures in volume, show marked percentage of improvement over the preceding months of the current year.
Putnam patriot., 1908-07-10
Editorial Scraps.

The Fourth oi July celebration may be said to be day oi fearful killing and maimlng of human beings, main ls children, whose slotine l4l1ers aud mothers, fully aware of ihe danger ,o which iheyesnosed lhelf dear enfs supplied them with The instfumea,a,.| tiles to Kill, mnim and ,lisligure them iat life. The wild exevs.es lh making ,hv aay hiaea4s wilh noises heiitting ka. aue peoples. the enlightened Amer icaa people destroy all thought al pa tfieIism to keep in memory the day that marks their national tndepends euee. Ne haNe mol heald ot an ln- stance wherc cithes the young Of old had an opportunity to hear an intell'e- iuai lesson to arouse their teclngs e1 patfiotisn ot Io honor those men who, n, such great sacrifices, won for them Their national independence.
 Persia k now, as has been Russia fot "A few years, ,ieluged with hef people s blood. seeking to enjoy the blessings oi constitutional eoNetnmett granted To them bv the shah The Persian Tar lament which, like the t~a asss as's7 siam poumas. undertook to assert the rights of the people, Was as>aiiea as \ tfattorioas body, and cannon was eni- plosed to batter down the Parliament building. Many ef the memlers were cauyh, and summarily executed, others sough, and found refuge In the British Emhassaee where the Shah's demand for their sicliVeranee 10 him was retns- ed. X revolution broke out al Taoiss, some a.us0 casualties resulted. The end is no, vel.
 The Socialist Labor party, differ ent body from The Sccialistsl, held q national convention in New York on Sunday, and nominated candidates for President and Vice rresi,iennt, The candidate for fresldent--wh he was una nimously nominated, Martin K, ffes- ,on--is now undergoing sentence ot al wears imprisonment in Nevada loF manslaughter.
 II is rnmored that Governor koilin s. Woodruff Is so te rendered the Pre- sideney af Wesleyan diversity upon the expiration of his term of oiflee- Al The recent commencement exercises ht' had conferred upon him the honorary degree of IL. n. He Is worth, ot ihe great honor conferred.
 A minister in Chicago who N as scan tialixed at the doings al nearby aina-s-