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The Washington times., 1908-12-26
PRESIDENT AWAITS
RULING BY COURTS
Could Not Act in Gompers
Case He Says While 1t Is
Before Judiciary
DOOR is CLOSED
BY THE APPEAL
If Defendants Would Withdraw
This, Executive Might Proceed.
Is Kept Advised.

President Roosevelt will not interfere
I'm the Gompers- Mitchell Morrison case
At present.
In a statement given out at the White
House today, through Secretary Loeb.
Il is stated that the President cannot
properly consider the question OF
whether the sentences OF twelve, nine,
and six months, respectively, were eN-
cessive. When the final decision is
made. If the defendants carry out their
appeal, il will be a different matter
The President will then be in a position
TO consider a pardon.
The statement says the President.
through the Department of Justice, will
keep informed upon the progress Of the
case. so that he may act at once II
action becomes necessary.
Text of the Statement.
The statement follows:
Various appeals have been made to
the President TO interfere by pardon
In the case Of Mr.. GOmpers and his
associates. Those making the appeals
are unaware Of the fact that the matter
is still before the courts; it is a civil
suit between private parties. and there
has been no way by which the Govern
had desired 10 do so. Whether the
President does or does not think the
sentence of Mr.. Gompers and his asso-
ciates excessive is not at present Of
consequence, because he cannot take
any action. or express any opinion.
while the case is pending before the
Eourts.
when final decision is made, then
the President can properly consider
whether the terms Of Imprisonment are
excessive =. improper. But it is, Of
course, impossible for the President to
act while an appeal is pending. for he
has nothing whatever to act about The
courts must finish with the case first,
and the defendants are at the present
moment at liberty on bail.
Might Abandon Appeal.
IF the defendants see 1T to abandon
their appeal, the matter viii then Of
course be at once brought before the
Executive. IN which case It Will re-
ceive immediate and most careful con-
sideration. But the defendants have a
perfect right 70 prosecute their appeal
and II unsuccessful in the dnal court.
then 10 ask for a pardon or ccmmuta-
ton But as long as they are prosecut-
ing an appeal the President has moth
ing to do with the matter.
The President has already instructed
the Department of Justice to keep him
fully informed as TO the progress OF
the case. so that in the event OF its
becoming proper for him to act he
may already have at his disposal all
of the facts which viii enable him to
decide whether there was justification
for the sentences and whether If there
was Justification for some punishment.
the sentence is or is not altogether too
severe.
"BUt at present the President has no
more TO do with the case than with the
case OF the $29,OO0.OOO fine imposed by
Judge Lands upon the Standard OIL
Company, which is also on appeal, and
concerning which the President has also
been repeatedly asked to interfere by
well-meaning persons who did not know
that he could not interfere while the
matter was stiU before the courts on
appeal"
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
STEVENS PRESENTS
HIS CREDENTIALS

Harry Stevens, United States Dis
trict attorney for the Eastern district
Of North Carolina, who would like to
be made judge of that district, to sue
ceed the late Thomas r. PurnelI, pre-
sented his credentials 10 the Presi-
dent this morning.
Mr.. Stevens, who. so far, seems TO
be the only candidate for the vacancy.
has been district attorney for several
wears and has served in the House Of
Representatives from his state.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
INCORPORATION PLAN
STRIKES HARD SNAG
Commissioners Render Adverse Re-
port on Special Bill for
Dramatic Order

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation OF Corporation Counse
L. H. Thomas, that an unfavOrable re-
port be made on a bill forwarded 10y
the House District Committee u incor-
porate the imperial Palace, Dramatic
Order Knights of IGh0rassan.
In his opinion the Corporation Coun-
sci says
1T would he useless TO grant by spe-
Cial act exactly what may be obtained
by Incorporating under the general laws
OF the District, which are themselves
acts Of Congress.
such legislation is particularly objec-
tionable because Of the great tendency
TO use it for advertising purposes. The
Insurance Department thinks the Dis
trict has already been humiliated by in
surance companies and societies which
have been Incorporated under the gen.
eral laws because they happen to be
enacted by Congress.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
INDIANS MURDERED
ON SAN JUAN AGENCY
News Of Disturbance Reaches Blu.
reau Here-Four Killed and
One Injured.

A telegram received at the Indian OF
fee today states that Superintendent
Shelton, OF the San Juan Indian Agency,
has started for Aneth, Utah, where four
Indians are reported to have been mUr-
dered and one injured
Information as 70 the nature Of the
disturbance in which the redskins lost
their lives has not reached the Indian
Office.
Several years ago. soldiers at Aneth
took the law in their own hands and
killed several Indians. Many law cases
and habeas corpus proceedings we're the
outgrOwth Of that disturbance.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
Canadian Labor Men
Condemn the Decision

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 26.-The
United Trades and Labor Council, rep
resenting 1000 Ottawa international
union men, will pass a strong resolution
Monday sympathizing with Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation Of Labor, and scoring Wash
ington officials for the sentence M
posed on him and others.
1t will be sent to President Roosevelt.
Numerous other Canadian organizations
Will forward similar resolutions
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
MANY FALL BY WAY.

The dock in both sections Of the Po-
lice Court were crowded this morning
with men and women wearing large
heads. The holiday season and fits ac-
companying festivities, including egg
nor. reaped a great harvest, although
the police helped many a fallen one
without making an arrest.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
TRAIN COLLISION FATAL

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 26--Charles
AIackey, a fireman, IS dead, and two
trainmen and two passengers are sUf-
fering from serious injuries today as
the result OF a collision at Elmira, Ida
no, yesterday, between two local freight
trains on the Great Northern railroad.
The injured viii recover.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
WOMAN ARRESTED
FOR THIRD TIME

Mrs. Annie SIIsby, whose sensational
escapades have brought her considerable
notoriety recently, was locked Up at
the First precinct station at noon today
on a charge Of hsbitual drunkenness.
This is the third time Mrs. Silsby has
been arrested within a week. Relatives
OF the woman viii make an effort to
have her committed to some institution.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
BATTLE FOR HAMS
BEGINS IN EARNEST
Real Fight for Freedom
Starts When State
Ends Case.

FLUSHING, L L. Dec. B.-Thornton
+. Hains, on trial for the murder OF
William E Annls, was in a cheerful
mood when he was brought here today
for the resumption OF his trial before
Justice Crane and a jury. Throughout
yesterday, he and his attorneys were
IN conferences that lasted well into last
night. and the entire case for he de-
fense was outlined and blocked out
Il was decided to make the first real
fight as soon as the State finished with
the two witnesses, Crane had given
them permission 10 call today. so At
tOrney Young prepared an elaborate ar
gument TO present 70 the court, asking
for a dismissal OF the Indictment. While
this is a usual procedure IN murder
trials, today's effort was undertaken 10
pave the way for an appeal to the high
er court should an adverse verdict be
rendered by the jury. The argument
was chiefly directed az the two initial
counts OF the Indictment which make
Thornton J. Hams a real principal This.
he held the State had disprOved by It's
own witnesses.
No Guilty knowledge.
But on the motion 20 dismiss the bal
ance OF the counts which make the de-
fendant merely a psrticipator IN the
crime alleging aiding and abetting,' %
counsel made a strong point when he
cited the evidence Of JestersOn and 9th
ers. as proof that Tho Hams. could
have no guilty knowledge that a crime
was TO be committed. prior 70 the
shooting.
Attorney Mcintyre declared positively
that the defense would call no witness
es today.
IF Justice Crane will not dismiss
this Indictment, and decide TO let the
case go TO the jury. then Hay viii
open for u.s." he said. His opening
address viii take not less than two
Continued on Ninth Page)
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
WEATHER REPORT.

The Indications are for generally fair
weather over the Eastern and South
eastern districts. While the tempera-
ture will be somewhat lower in the
middle and southern Atlantic coast sec
tions tonight, II viii rise - ain Sunday.
The winds along the miudle Atlantic
coast fresh nOrthwesterly. shifting to
southwesterly Sunday.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh westerly
winds with clearing weather TO the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
PEACE IS THE BURDEN
OF BARTHOLDT'S TALK
MiSSOurian Sees President and
Asks Support for Small Ap-
preparation.

Representative Bartholdt Of Missouri,
who loves peace more than a brother,
and who Is interested nightly In the
efforts for universal comfy between the
nations, called It the White House this
morning and talked over with the Presi-
dent some Of the things he would ike to
see Congress do for the cause.
Mr.. EaTtholdt wishes to have an an
nual appropriation OF abou. $4,000,
which should be this nations contrfbu-
ton to the fund for maintaining the
permanent peace Offices ar Berne,
Switzerland
England has given already toward
such maintenance the sum of 5000 a
year, and the remainder needed Is made
Up from the purses of phiIanthropists.
The United States has never made any
appropriation Of the kind proposed. Mr..
BarthOldt will probably try 70 have Con-
gress incorporate an item OF this kind
one of the appropriation bills this win
ter.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
FORECAsr FOR DTsTRICT.

For the District Of Columbia, fair and
colder tonight with minimum tempera-
tIIre about 2S degrees Sunday partly
cloudy with rising temperature; fresh
westerly winds, diminishing tonight and
shifting 10 southwesterly Sunday and
increasing.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

SI15 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl-
vapia Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night All regular trains
except the Congressional Ijmiteda@
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
sun TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

Today-High tide. 1OI6 a. m. and 10 30
. m. Low tide. 4:30 a. N. and 49, p. m.
Tomorrow-High tide, HOS a. m. and
11.27 ?. N. Low tide $40 a, N. and s;Sl
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
OF CORPORATIONS
BY BUREAU, IS TAFT"S PLAN
TAFT'S PLAN TO CONTROL CORPORATIONS
AND THE MAN HE COUNTS UPON TO AID HIM

Make the Interstate Commerce
Commission a quasi judicial
body.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

Give the Bureau of Corpora
tons jurisdiction over all cor
porationS.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

Have this bureau prepare all
cases for prosecution and present
them to the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

Provide for close scrutiny of
rates, method Of operation and
accounts but rot attempt Fed
eral licensing.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

Create a bureau at the De
partment of Justice which shall
assist in the preparation Of these
cases.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

CONTINUED On second Pase.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
PATRIOTISM MEANS MORE
THAN WAVING OF A FLAG
Ada Lynn Points Out Some of the FallaCies Of the Day and Urges
AmeriCaniSm in the Schools.
BY D LYNN.

"a ATRIoTIsM means a great deal more than wearing miniature nag IN
ones buttonhoe on holidays, hurahng like a college student when the
4 parade goes by and listening to oratoical hourishes by chesty men who
are overfond of the sound of their voices.
It means more than shedding tears at sight OF thu depleted ranks Of the
Grand Army men or crowdng to the cemeteries to watch the decorating of he
graves of those who have gone before.
1t also means more than crowding % the holiday matiness and applauding
when the theatre orchestra plays a national air, or shouting out ones lungs IN
enthusiasm ovr the great Irrational game, baseball
Patriotism means being upright, unselfsh, brave, honorable and sincere,
the trying to live so as o be a credit to ones country. The tre patriot Ia
no use for the petty AM the mean. He holds his shoulders erect and looks his
daily problems feanessy in the face, and the ability to say IT am a good
American citizen" means Is much to him as the fact that he is a free man,.
The true patriot does lot consider a var necessary for the demonstration
of his patriotism. He believes that every day gives him an opportunity to do
something for the good of his country; that with every worthy act he is proving
to the world at large just what h right sort o a man and citizen can 10. His
politics are pure.f for he is moi guided by party so much as by a desire to get
the man in office who will do the most good.
There is only m trouble with the true patriot He's so verys scarce, and he
ought to be cultivated. -
This cultivation car best be done in the public schools, where mindsnA
young and fresh and open to impressions Here we find the American ctA7
of tomorrow, and it is up % us to make him the srt OF a citizen HI should be-
Not very long ago I attended the morning exercises in N of the public
schools Oh the Hill. AT the conclusion of the program the salute to the flag was
given, ech child standing. and it a good TO hear the little treble voices,
American and foeign-born. children alike, recting the words. Il pledge al
legiance to my flag, and to the public for which it stands; oe nation in
dvisble, with liberty an Justice for Ill" Dark eyes n light glowed alike
with reverence as they looked att HI huge pennant over thu platform, n n
could not help but think now much could be done to mold these fresh little
minds in the way they should 70. Lessons nstl1ed in childhood are seldom for
gotten, and if we would ave the patriotism of this country grow and
strengthen, we must begin right with those who will succeed us al its
citizens. ra4a
Teach the children to realize the meaning Oft true patriotism, and they will
not be likely to g wrong.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
GREAT WALL OF CHINA.
the Editor of the Evening Star:

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
When was the great wall of China
built? Please publish it's history.
T. M. F.
1T was built by Shin Hwangti, who
reigned B. c. 246-221. Beginning where
the mountain range ome to the sea,
about 200 miles east of Pekin, it fol-
lows the range westward to a point
about thirty-f1ve miles north of the
capital. At this point it branches, one
line running northwest and west a dis
lance of 1000 miles. The other line
runs southwest around Pekin. until 1t
reaches the Yellow River, making a
continuous line of over 1000 miles. The
wall was built by the mperor as a pro-
lection against the savage Mongol
tribes of the northern country, whose
habit it was to come down through the
mountain passes on fleet ponies and
make sudden attacks on the rich cities
of the plain below. In building the
great wall there seems to have. been
no thought given to following easy
ways. It climbs the steepest noun
tains, seeks the deepest valleys and
runs along the very edge of the preci-
pices, thus proving itself the greatest
triumph of engineering skill. The
average thickness of the wall is TWEEN
ty-ive feet, the height being about
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
CHANGE IMPERATIVE.

ST am tired of seeing that everlast'
ing mackerel brought in for break
fast" grumbled a boarder, "and l In
tend to speak to the landlady about
it,"
Some of his fellow victims applaud
ed, but most of them doubted his cour-
age. Tho matter was under discussion
when the landlady appeared.
Miss P~runella," began the bold
boarder, IT was about to SAL in regard
to the mackerel that we desire a
change"
Its good mackerel," responded the
landlady grimly, land there will be no
change"
"Then, for heavens sake resumed
the bold boarder, order the girl tn
bring it in tail first for awhile. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
NOW COMES SPARTAN TRIAL
FOR STOUT AND THIN WOMEN
lmoeene Mason Sees Where the Sheath Skirt Will GO Hard With
Those Of Embonpoint or Bean Pole Formation.
BY IMOGENE MASON.

kRzN HE new sheath" skirt is rapidly making for popularity and miady is
sduouay studying the art of posing gracefully. and accommodating
IN the length of her steps to the width, or rather lack of width
of her gown.
Now doth he stout woman and her oothn sister send u walls of anger,
for defects of figure cannot be hidden meath the an-reveahng sheath skirt
But, though they wall and gnash their teeth, they will still wear the skirt for
fashion ome always before looks in the modern woman's creed.
&c. later in he summer you may expect ONE truly wonderful nects.
Women will "trip" along with steps about three inches in length, hardly daring
to breathe. for fear of a n embarrassing accident somewhere, with tightly
feeling h, so stylish.
The skirt comes straight from Paris stamped with the magic word cor
rect" n whereis the woman who would refuse % wea it when her next
door neighbor is ravingo ver it's beauties? Being fashionable mean nothing
more than getting ahead of the neghborsa anyway. If here we're 10 neighbors,
who would bother with fashions?
Some say that women dress for the eyes of men but they are wrong. The
woman in ordeinga dressh has in Ter minds y a picture of feminine
friends all green with envy. She knows that color is what peases a man II
the general fleet of a garment peases him that is all that is necessary. But
where details of style are concerned, it is he next doc, n the woman
the corner I'M every the woman, whom he fears.
W1eacres may dnlare that fashion is all bosh. but it's the sort of bosh
which has lastedm mighty long, and will last longer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
WHY ARE WE RIGHT.HANDED2

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
What is the reason that nearly every
body is right-handed? Is it a matter
of heredity? K. c.
1.-THE explanation usually given is
that, from primitive man down, the
most vulnerable part of the body being
the heart, the left hand has been used
to cover it and parry blows directed at
it, while the right was engaged in the
offensive attack. When weapons took
the place of fists and teeth, the right
hand grasped the spear or sword,
while the left held the shield over the
heart. This is at least a reasonable
reason for mans right-handedness.-
Ed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY.

1t comes, The sacred day
That men have set aside
In honor of the heroes who
For love of country died y
The day for spreading wreaths
And giving voice to praise ~
OF worth that sacrificed itself
o sacred day of days.
Men put their tasks aside,
And heroes bent and gray
Trudge forth to where their comrades
lie,
And thousands rush away
To wood and field and lake
And whoop and rip and tear,
And If they know the meaning of
The day they never care.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30

New Yorks pMror Socialists are sangune hat e Sociahstc vote in the
November election will be astounding" They are led to believe that the en-
rasem given of Iae tt socanshc ideas Of government has made an i'm.
mense number of converts to political socialism, n that the vote Tor pred-
dentfale electors. al vel as for Congressman and Stateo officers, will reveal the
soc,austic party az a third great political organization. ranking with the two
old parties On the other hand, the Prohbitonhts are just as sanguine that
their organization will in the presidential election show a phenomenal Increase
of vote and they expect to secure a commanding position in many States. New
Jersey Prohibtioniss hav high hopes of a big vote in this State In the last
presidential election out of thirteen and a half million votes poned the
socialists were credited with 4O215s and the Prohibihonists with 25SS4I respec
lively 2 perc cent. and Q per cent. OF the whole vote. This vas a large gain over
1900 fr thu Socialists and a small gain for the Prohibiionists Not the least
interest Of the November election will be directed to the figures of the vote for
factor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30

When the Civil War ended the number Of soldiers IN responded to roll
CALI in all the armies of the Union vas 7sSOO0 while 100000 wereo O duty, sick
DR. IN furlough Soon after General Sherman received the surrender of thu
federate General Johnston The armies were disbanded, and more than a million
soldiers returned to civil life The large Confederate armies likewise dissolved
and disappeared. The phenomenon of nearly two millions OF men who had fol
our years been engaged in the greatest civil var in the hisnry of thu world
retiring quietly to civil life and pursuits asonished mankind. The Northern
soldier took u his old vocation or settled Town in a new me. n Southern
soldier returned to find his home impoverished, his black chattels freenen, and
he had to begin life new under disheartening circumstances. tut splendid
American manhood an womanhood vas brought nut in those hard days. The
South as recovered from the scars of war and is prosperous beyond her
widest dreams at that period. All the bitterness OF the war has TO- passed
away M we are a united nation, richer, stronger happier mi more patriotic
by reason of the cruel war that's owed the ant with graves n made anguish
in so many thousands of homes.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
HER EXPERIENCE.

"Some of the saleswomen in that big
department store look pretty, don't
they?" remarked Mr.. Schoppen.
81 don't know" replied Mrs. Schop-
pen.
do you mean to say you never no.
ticed how they look?"
"oh, yes. I've noticed hat they in
variably look in the opposite direction
when I wan them to wait on me-
Philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
A COMMISSION WITH UNLIMITED SCOPE OF INQUIRY.

AS Governor Fort pointed ot to the members of the ommisson o. De
tendency Ind Crime when they organized at Trenton yesterday, thu MEMBERS
have a rowing commission. They can investigate everything without restric-
ton, and the statute gives them full powers Dependency and crime are
terms that have a wide application and need not be confined to subjects con-
nected with almshouses ant jns and the drink and drug habits The scope
of the commission inquiry might take Sin the management OF public fnstitu-
TONS, the conduct of public officials corruption in politics commercial fraud
and other like subjects Necessarily, however. the investigation Will b e gov
erned by h convenience of h commissioners and the p@tfcabihty of getting
through with the work in time to make a report to the next Legislature. Pro
lessor Prince of assaic. who drew he law under which the commission is to
act being an advisory member of the commission, will doubtless sketch out
a program that will permit a thorough investigation along certain lines
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
SN 2vaMtsome MOOD
CARELESS.

Two Irishmen, meeting one day, were
discussing local news.
do you know Jim Skelly?" asked
Pat.
Faith" said Mike, IAN do"
"Well,'' said Pat, she has had his
appendix taken away from him"
"Ye don't say so?" said Mike. "Well,
it serves him right. He should have
had it in his wife's name LIVERY
body's Magazine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-30
INVOLUNTARY.

Little Margie was rather mischievous
at school, but n day she was un-
usually quiet and the teacher said:
"Margie, you have been a very good
girl today"
Yes, ma'am," replied Margie, 81
couldn't help being good; I got a stiff
neck."-Chicago News.