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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
DYING FROM BULLET WOUND.
Young Woman Believed to Have
Shot Herself-Fiance Sought.

NEW YORK. September 21-Seventeen-
year-old Antoinette Alne Is dying in
Brooklyn hospital and the police are
searching for Pasquale Agnie young
man of twenty, to whom she was TO have
been married within a few weeks. The
girl has a bullet wound in her abdomen
which the physicians at the hospital say
cannot but prove fatal They believe the
wound was self-inflicted, but the police
are anxious to have Agnie tell what he
knows of the circumstances leading up TO
the tragedy
From information obtained at the girls
home after the shooting it appears that
there has been serious misunderstand
ing between the young couple growing
out of plans for their approaching we'd
ding. Antoinette and her parents wanted
a big public wedding and with much
ceremony.
Agnie, however. told them he had no
use for church weddings; that he would
have none of it. and that he and An
toinette would be married quietly by a
justice of the peace or not at all. An
toinette fretted over the denial of her
wish TO have a great wedding" and it
is believed that in a fit of dependency
resulting from brooding over ii she fired
the shot which will probably end her
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
GOV. HASKELL RESPONDS.
Why He Passed Hearst Charge on
to Local Official.

Following his statement published in
The Star Saturday denying that he had
any relations whatever with the Standard
Oil Company in 1893, while he was United
States marshal in Cleveland, Ohio, as
was intimated by Gov. c. n. Haskell OF
Oklahoma in reply to charges made by
William r. Hearst. Col w. G. Haskell
the local sealer of weights and measures
wired Gov. Haskell demanding to know
why he had used his name in the matter
His dispatch read:
&C. n. Haskell, Governor of Oklahoma
care Of democratic national committee
Chicago. ILL.,:
Where did you get information which
caused you to use my name in the state
ment published in connection with the
Standard Oil-Hearst controversy? Please
answer promptly.
The following reply was received from
Gov. Haskell:
Lafayette. Ind, September 10, 1908.
wv c. Haskell:
Gen Monnett had filed statement that
Mr. Squire of Cleveland, told him that
Frank Rockefeller and c. n. Haskell told
him (Suure) that a large sum would be
paid if lawsuits were dismissed, l knew
that l had nothing to do with any such
matter nor with any of the men men
toned, and demanded hearing at once.
1T became apparent that / was not the
man, and at that time the fact that you
belonged in Cleveland and had social ana
political acquaintance with those men was
doubtless responsible for the report at
that time that Squire must have meant
you. However, understand that / know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
HASKELL CHALLENGES HEARST
OFFERS TO SUBMIT CHARGES TO
A COMMITTEE OF EDITORS.
Why He Will Not Take
the Controversy to the
Courts.

CHICAGO. September 21.-Gov. Haskell
of Oklahoma last night gave out the fol-
lowing telegram which. he said. he had
sent to William Randolph Hearst:
William r. Hearst care New York
american, New York city, n. Y.
Sir: You are stating in speech and
press, in substance. that during the year
1899, when Attorney General Frank S.
ing in the supreme court of that state
against the Standard Oil Company, 1
sought to influence him to dismiss those
suits. l have said. and now repeat, that
your. statement is absolutely false, and
that l never had any relations of any
kind or character with the Standard Oil
Company. Our conflicting statements
prove nothing. You, as newspaper man,
may and should desire a reputation for
truthfulness; l. as a public official de-
mand that those who accuse me stand
forth and make known their proof. You
know that suit against you for civil
damages, 0r a criminal prosecution for IL
bel, means long delay and affords your
character of journalism u chance to cover
your expenses before being called upon
to settle. l do not want your money: l
simply desire to expose you to the public
as false accuser who has distorted
public records and manufactured state
ments for base political purposes.
For the purpose of forever settling
this infamous Islander which you are cir
culating in your newspapers and on the
stump. / now propose that a committee
of five, or any three of them, composed
of the editors of the Springfield, Mass.
Republican, the Chicago Journal. the New
York World. the indianapolis News and
the ST Louis Republic. be selected to hear
you and me under oath and all other
evidence they may desire as to the truth
or falsity of your charge, at the earliest
possible moment, and render their deci-
sion to the public in writing. Should this
committee find your charge sustained l
shall withdraw from all connection with
the present presidential campaign. Should
the verdict be against you, as l know it
will, there need be no other penalty than
the public contempt due every assassin
Of character. &C. n. HASKELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

But even this generous offer failed 10
move the state authorities. They replied
to Morgan that the spot had been chosen
after long and careful investigation by its
experts with special reference to the
needs of the prison. The states wards,
they argued, were entitled to some con-
sideration; besides. there were many rea-
sons why the institution must be kept
within easy reach Of New York. its chief
source of supplies.
Immediately following Morgan's visit
here early this season the rumor became
current that 1t might be his last. Some
of his trusted employees are said to have
heard that he will turn the estate over
to realty brokers and order 1t sold. The
report gains credence from the fact that
Morgan was especially fond Of the drive
from his place to Highland lake. Rarely
a day passed while he was there that he
di not so to the picturesque spot within
the shadow of Bear mountain.
If this report proves to be true it is
practically certain that others who have
country seats between his and the new
prison site will follow his lead. Even
now For Sale placards may be seen
on some of the fine places that front on
the Hudson, and are not so far from
Highland lake as Morgan's.
Construction work on the new prison
has already begun. and this is said to
have been the incentive for some of the
residents to put their places on the mar
ket. For several weeks a gang of half
hundred prisoners from Sing Sing have
been at work clearing the ground for the
walls of the model prison that is to be
bringing in of the necessary building ma
terials. These convicts stand in the
strange light of building a new cage for
themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
that Mr.. Roswell gave up just as we

that Mr.. Roswell gave up just as we
were about to be rescued because of the
loss of his wife and children and he
wanted to go with them. Oh, it was aw-
full there in that inky night, to see one
after another of them washed away from
the boat exhausted and certain to be
drowned!
First the children went. Not once did
either Of them cry out. Neither did Mrs.
Roswell. Through the crashing of the
waves against the boat the sobs Of the
mother could be heard, and they seemed
to drive the husband crazy. Then Mrs.
Roswell was washed away and her hus-
band cried out.
After that he seemed to be dumb. He
must have heard the motor boat that res
cued us. 1t was so dark that We could
not see it. Neither could they see us,
and they ran right over the top Of our
skif. The motor boat hit me and knocked
me under the water, but fortunately the
blow did not stun me-
The water will be dynamited today in
the hope of bringing the bodies to the
surface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
NEW HATS AT KINGS PALACE.
Crowds of Shoppers Entertained a
Fall Opening Today.

The millinery opening at Kings Palace
was inaugurated today and Will con-
tinue tomorrow and Wednesday. More
than the usual interest was manifested
by the throngs of visitors today, owing
to the showing of Paris hats.
Not every one can visit the millinery
ateliers of Paris, but hundreds were given
a comprehensive glimpse of these sources
of fashion. All hats are SO we'll dis
played that no phase of the fall modes
could be overlooked, If one remained long
enough.
The French creations were personally
selected by Harry King. He extended
his Paris trip until August, when the last
chapter of autumn innovations had been
sealed The immense dashing picture
hats of Marie. Louise and Georgette
aroused unbounded enthusiasm. Elabora-
ton and simplicity are paradoxically
united in their creation-richness of ma
terials. with single, sweeping effects Of
ostrich plumeS, mostly fastened with
huge, brilliant metal ornaments
Scarcely second IN beauty to the i'm
ported hats are the products Of the Kings
Palace workrooms. These possess the
double attraction of French style and
American workmanship. Many of the ex-
treme originals have been cleverly adapted
to meet the ideas of American women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
ROW OVER NEAR BEER.
Dealers Secure Injunction Against
Collecting Disputed Tax.

ATLANTA, Ga, September 21-The
Georgia prohibition law, so far as tax
ing near beer" is concerned, is under
fire. The extra session of the legisla-
ture, which adjourned yesterday, author
lied tax of $500 on manufactures of
this product. Two hundred dollars was
the amount imposed on dispensers of
near beer
Shortly after midnight Saturday Judge
Ellis of the superior court enjoined the
controller of the state. the sheriff of
Fulton county. which includes Atlanta,
and his deputies. from collecting this
tax. The injunction was granted on the
petition of lis dealers in the 'prohibi-
ton product"
The near beer" dealers assert that
the Legislation is unconstitutional, mas
much as 1t does not relate to convict
legislation. for which the special ses-
sion of the Georgia general assembly
was specifically called The case will be
carried to the highest courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

nothing about Squire's story. nor whether
he used any ones name or not. l simply
know that l never heard of the subject
until l saw it in the papers.
(SigneD &C. n. HASKELL.
During his address in Columbus, Ohio
last week Mr. Hearst made a statement
to the effect that c. n. Haskell had been
one of three persons who offered Attorney
General Monnett of Ohio 100000 as a
bride to influence him in contempt pro-
ceedings pending in Ohio in 1893 against
the Standard Oil Company. In answer
to this charge. c. n. Haskell said Hearst
did not mean him, but that w. &.
Haskell former United States marshal in
Cleveland, and now an official of the Dis
trict was the man referred to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
LEOPARD KILLS BLACK WIFE
THE DEVIL STAYS Niger IN
FIGHT TO DEATH.
Family Row Of Weeks Standing
Ends When Angry Husband
Strangles His Mate.

NEW YORK. September 21.-Nigger. a
black female leopard. was killed by her
cage mate. The Devil. yesterday afternoon
after a desperate battle in the lion house
of the Bronx menagerie. hundreds of per-
sons including women and children.
watching the combat.
The keepers made vigorous efforts to
separate the fighters, but could do Moth
ing with the enraged animals until The
Devil had choked the life out of his
adversary.
For a week or more the couple had not
been on good terms, swapping and snariin:
at each other in the traditional connubiaI
fashion. What the cause of the disa gree
ment was could not be learned, but for
the last few days Niger has carefully
kept in her corner of the cage, avoiding
her angry spouse.
Yesterday she took a chance, possibly
with idea of reconciliation She paid
for 1t with her life.
1t was about ) o'clock and the lion
house was crowded with visitors when
the female leopard ambled across the cage
to where her mate lay and began to
scratch her back on the bars The Devil
instantly resented this liberty by lifting
one of his huge paws and knocking her
down.
There was no further attempt at friend
illness by Niger. She leaped at him and
they clinched and rolled over the floor
of the cage swapping and clawing and
roaring at the top of their voices. The
clamor aroused the other animals and the
bellowings of the lions and tigers were
soon shaking the building.
George Engelholm. one of the Keepers.
ran to the cage, and seeing that a vicious
fight was in progress, procured an iron
spike and tried to pry the animals apart.
His efforts were of no avail. and he was
joined by three other keepers similarly
armed, but their combined force was futile
against the enraged beasts, who were evil
IDENTIFY determined to fight IL out
For nearly twenty minutes the battle
continued. Then The Devil by a delft
flank movement sank his fangs into Mig
gers throat and a minute later she fell
over dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
HATS AT THE BON MARCHE.
Latest Fashions From the New York
and Paris Studios,

The Bon Marche millinery opening to-
day represents every latest fashion from
the studios of Paris and New York. A sur
vey of the large and beautiful display in
dictated that the Merry Widow hat Of
summer days was but small affair, as
the new shapes are much larger and twice
as picturesque. Among the many models,
the Directoire takes precedence by reason
of the fame attained BY the directoire
gown. A particularly striking design, in
this shape, is of black panne velvet Three
over the right side. and black louisine
ribbon. plated and crinkled in artistic
fashion. circles the crown and falls in
knotted streamers at the back.
A Georgette sailor is tremendously
large model carried out In canard blue
silk under the same tinted chiffon. An
oriental gilt buckle. studded with tur-
quoise and rhinestones and almost a
quarter of a yard in length. adorns the
'front.' and over the crown and falling back
is a magnificent paradise plume of a
deeper toned blue Wide canard blue
satin ribbon ripples around the low crown
and falls in streamers of such length
that after being brought around to the
shoulder in q rich bow the ends hang be-
low the waist line.
An imported model of amethyst ottoman
silk shows a crown trimming of plated
satin of the same shade intertwined with
gold and black tinsel gauZe. The osprey
plumage Is of London smoke. This new
and brilliant design was photographed in
this stores advertisement in The Sunday
Star
The Trycon is a new shape. and among
the models in this design is one of anne
thyst cloth. faced with the same colored
satin 1t is turned up on the left side,
with rosette of plated amethyst velvet.
with center chou of silver tinsel, from
which rise sprays of whate osprey.
Inc mushroom retains its popularity
and Is shown in many varied styles, all
OF them larger than ever seen before.
A Russian toque Of white swansdown.
WITH black osprey spray and jet tassels.
SHOWS that women who prefer small hats
nave not been overlooked by the authori-
ties who rule the styles. and there are
many other shapes equally becoming to
those who prefer quiet headgear
The directoire veil is about the newest
whim In the hat world today 1t is gath
cred on narrow ribbon to be fastened
around the hat crown. and ends in a collar
of shtrred ribbon to be worn around the
throat. 1t does away with the ungraceful
gap between face and collar, saves the
wearer the trouble of fastening the ends
at the back with veil pins. and the collar
can be unfastened when desired and
thrown back on the hat. 1t is useful and
pretty-two qualities that should insure
Its vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
MRS. BRADSHAW BURIED.
Funeral Services at st. Marks P. E.
Church This Afternoon.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary E. Bradshaw, wife of Aaron
Bradshaw Of the District assessors Office,
were held at o'clock this afternoon at
st. Marks Protestant Episcopal Church.
I'd and streets southeast. The services
were conducted by Rev. DIR. DeVries In
torment was made In Oak Hill cemetery
The pallbearers were Messrs enry
Bradshaw. Robert Leech Bradshaw
Robert Leech Lewis, l.. P Bradshaw
Clyde Huntington and Allan Sprowls.
Besides her husband six children. Miss
May Paul Bradshaw, Henry l.. Bradshaw
Robert l.. Bradshaw, Aaron Bradshaw jr
and Misses Charlotte and Elizabeth Brad
shaw, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
DUEL. WITH POCKET KNIVES.
One Disputant Killed in Fight Be-
tween Arkansas Railway Men.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. September 21.-
In fight with ordinary pocket knives
Charles Dunfield of Pennsylvania was
killed this morning by Samuel w. Ray
of Tennessee as the elimination Of a
quarrel between former friends. The
men were employed on the Hot Springs
Western railroad. and came to the city
last night. They quarreIed. fought at
first with their fists and then with
knives.
Ray avs cut about the face and Dun
field was slashed on the right arm, a
vein being severed. which caused him to
bleed to death. Ray escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

car platform, and roller at the lower
end. Between the two longitudinal bars
that run the length of the machine Is a
system of wheels. and the bars have
fanges to prevent the torpedoes from
sliding down too rapidly. BY using this
device brakeman may stand on the
rear platform of the last car on his train
and distribute the little explosives with
out stopping the train or lessening it's
speed The torpedoes roll gently and
slowly down between the long arms Of
the machine. and at the bottom are
checked for an instant. and then gently
pushed on to the rail. The danger Of
accidental explosion is practically elimi-
mated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
Crashed Into Breakwater

The party got out of the mouth Of the
river safely and were hugging the shore
of the sound when Roswell lost his bear
ings and headed for the breakwater. He
could not see the light on the breakwatel
on account of the fog. Roswell was in
the bow of the boat putting up the can
vas hood to keep out the spray when the
craft smashed into the breakwater, bow
on.
Roswell hurriedly transferred his wife
and the children and Mrs. Parkes to the
skiff The little boy tainted and fell in
the bottom of the boat. Miss Adams
and Gerbch. fearing the little boat would
be swamped in such a sea, dropped over
ans while in the water Invested herself
Of her skirts. coat sweater and waist
Gerbich also took off most of his clothing.
The rest of the terrible story was told
yesterday by Gerbich and Miss Adams.
Rowboat Is Upset.
Mr.. Roswell" he said, started to
row toward the Strartford shore, but be-
came exhausted. and the boat turned
turtle. Little Eddie Roswell was washed
away the moment the craft turned over.
The rest of us managed to cling to the
boat Roswell tried to assist his wife
and daughter but the next wave carried
away his little girl, and as he made an
effort to reach his wife she let go and
sank right under the boat.
Il shall never forget that poor mans
agonized cry: 'Ah. my poor wife and
children!' as he saw his loved ones
washed away Roswell wore a heavy
sweater besides other heavy clothes. We
were chilled to the marrow and could
not have held on much longer when the
launch with Edward Schiedin and his
party came to our rescue. / climbed in
and turned to look for Roswell He had
lost his hold and. calling for help. was
drifting away. 1 threw him a line, but
he was too exhausted to grasp it. With
both hands clutching at the air he turn
ed over and sank
Miss Adams Story.
1T seems to me-" said Miss Adams,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
NEW TORPEDO FEEDER.
Drops Explosives on Tracks as Train
Is Speeding On.

Every sound means money to railroad
companies, and a Tennessee man has
designed a continuance that Is expected
to save train crews a great deal OF time
in the aggregate. This is an automatic
torpedo feeder. which distributes torpe-
does on the tracks while the trains are
going at full speed. The machine is fit
ted with hook at the upper end. by
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
George L. Fawcett Transferred.

George L. Fawcett. who for three years
has been assistant in the United States
subtropical laboratory at Miami. Fla. has
been transferred to the Porto Rico ex.
perimental station at Mayaguez, where
he is to be plant pathologist. The promo
ton took effect September %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
Lived in Peru for Forty Years.

LIMA, Peru, September Oh William
Valentine, an American, who had lived
in Peru for forty years. is dead here. He
was eightyfive years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
S ale of Silks.

Sale of Silks.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
Head of National Saddlers Dies.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, September 2l.-
Robert J. Wallace. aged forty-seven
years, president of the Wholesale Sad
dlery Association of the United States,
died here of Bright's disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
FAMILY ALL DROWNED
Father, Mother and Two Chill
dren Perish in Gale and Fog.
A MOTOR-BOAT ACCIDENT
Man Deliberately Goes to Death
When Loved Ones Are Lost.
THEIR ROWBOAT WAS UPSET
Three of Party Rescued, One Of
Whom May Die-Wreck
on Breakwater.
THEIR ROWBOAT WAS UPSET

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, September 21.-
Frederick L. Roswell, who had charge of
the correspondence department of large
manufacturing company, his wife and
their two children. Edward. eight, and
May. seven. lost their lives Saturday
night in the gale and fog of Stratford
while returning in their motor boat from
a pleasure trip up the Housatonic river
to Derby.
Mrs. c. Wesley Parkes. another member
of the party, was rescued in delirious
condition. 1t Is feared she may not rally
from the shock.
Miss Gertrude Adams and William Ger
bich the only ones in the party who could
SWIM were also saved. They alone can
tell a connected story of the tragedy.
BY Miss Adams story, with which Ger
bich's does not fully agree, it would ap-
pear that Roswell. who was still clingng
to the overturned launch of the motor
boat when aid approached in the dark
ness. deliberately let go his hold and sank
in despair at the loss of his wife and
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

Moses 14th annual Sept. sale.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
Morgan Loses Out.

be ahead to the extent Of several hundred
thousand dollars