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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Pretty Good Jury.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican,.
Apologies. perhaps. should now be of
fered to that Tennessee jury which served
in the Cooper murder trial. Its 'igno-
rance has been much dwelt upon In
newspaper comment, and thousands of
pens were ready to condemn it as In
capable and muddle-he headed, in case a
disagreement had been the outcome of
the trial. But, after all, these Tennessee
farmers, some of them illiterate, appear
to have finally cut their way through
the legal web and the mush of jury law
yer sentimentality to a verdict not really
remote from the requirements Of justice.
The struggle in the jury room was evil
IDENTIFY between verdicts of first or Of sec
ond degree In finding the Coopers guilty
Of murder in the second degree involving
penalty of twenty years Imprisonment,
the jury saves the state at least from
the reproach and stain that an acouittal.
or even a disagreement, would have in
1icted upon its honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

1t Is matter of some surprise that
that expert and Industrious financier,
Tom J.. Johnson, has not yet saved up
another fortune sufficient to permit him
leisure for politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Self-Reliance.

6eI1-heI1anCe.
Little yaller blossom,
Peekin' th'oo de grass;
Waitin' mighty patient
Fob de winter wind to pass.
Goes ahead a-smilin'
Brighter every day,
Never gifts discouraged
If de sky is cold and gray.
Little yaller blossom,
If de simple truth was known.
You sets a fine example
Maxim sunshine of yoh own!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

James ]. Corbett's offer to fight the
winner of the Jeffries-Johnson contest
shows how hard it is for some men to
keep from interrupting a conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
THE STAR has . regular and perms-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A a News
and Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

EyIn order &c avoid delays on account
of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according 20
tcnor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Mr.. Whitla was compelled to address
the crowd in the hotel when he regained
his boy. Nothing is sacred to the indi-
vidual who makes a practice Of yelling
speech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Affairs in the Balkans have simmered
down to a state where another war
inevitable announcement is not to be
expected for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Mr.. Payne has had enough experience
to warn him that the amendments are
the most important features of a tariff
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

No sympathies can be expected from
the mikado for any political difficulties
in which Capt. Hobson may hereafter
find himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

The discussion of rules in the House of
Representatives resulted in the important
discovery that there are few leftover
epthets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Has Knocked Out Many.

From the Pittsburg Gazette Times.
| And now 1t is an Italian pugilist who
thinks he can whip Champion johnson.
Beware OF the Roman punchi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Hopeful.

"You do not seem very hopeful OF the
outcome of tariff legislation"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum, ut
won't be entirely pleasant. People who
aren't satisfied will complain without hes
itation and those who are won't say
much about it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

The Duke degli Abruzzi has taken care
to select mountain where there are
not likely to be any summer boarders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

No amount of scientific Endorsement can
establish confidence in benzoate of soda
as one of the luxuries of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Pending further procedure in the Coo
per case there should be a rigid supervis-
ion of firearms in their neighborhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Reports that Mr.. Roosevelt now shaves
himself proves his sincere desire to be-
come Injured to hardships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

Selection OF day for Inauguration
should be made with care, so as not to
conflict with the opening Of the base ball
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23

II Is feared that some of her fellow
passengers Were cruel enough 10 wish
That Carrie Nation would get seasick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Travel.

You say that inventors airship travel
ed clear across the continent?''
Eyes. On a freight car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
White House Economy.

From the Rochester Herald.
From the length of Mr.. Taft's messages
We judge the White House is going to
save something on its stationery appro-
pEiaticn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Wide and Marrow.

You say that essayist is something of
a paradox
Yes. He is widely known for the mar
rowness of his views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
The South and Protection.

The Whitla case now presents a clear
neld for the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Gliding the COMMONPLACE.

Gliding the Commonplace.
"Some people can make even the most
commonplace subject interesting said
the loquacious youth.
"Yes." answered Miss Cayenne. do
tell me something Of yourself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
Supports Him All Right.

From the Springfield Union.
Also. Papa Bryan ought to be able to
get a divorce from the democratic party
for non-support
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-23
The HEIGHT of Orns

The Height of characterization.
AS springtime gayly blossoms out.
The eye delighted and the mind serene
VIII find the world as beautiful. no doubt
AS any cover on a magazine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
WILL NOT DEFACE
STATE GROUNDS

The state and county commission.
ors q, tho A.-Y.P, exposition yes
tcrday Won their controversy with
the exposition company over the
placing u selling booths on tho
grounds assigned to states and coun-
ties
A COMPLETES Of the commissioners
met with h special commlitc. " the
opposition officials. and The latter
agreed that ma booths shall be- placed
without the consent OF the commits
sloner In charge Of the grounds
Commissioner WehrunE NJ Oregon
declared that no booths will be per-
mitted on tho Oregon building
grounds, and Colonel riiohor u Cal.
lfarnla told the exposition people
that ihoy were welcome to erect a
booth In the rear Of his building.
Other states and counties viii per.
nit tho erection Of boothn where
they WIZ not mar The landscape fea-
lures OF the sfouudH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
EASTERN MONEY
FOR IRONDALE

That James A Moote's big In.
dustrial enterprise, the steel milf al
ltohdaic. has the power To attract
national attention and Eastern cap.
liai. Is evidenced BY a letter r..
eeised today BY Moore from q
heaFY Whiteomb. the Massaehn
sets multl-mlllionRirc. In the lei.
tor Whiieomb cnclosea bis cheek
for first payment on 30 600
worth d stock IN the ifondAlc Steel
cumpany. femafking that having
read about irendAie IN the papera
be Ia quite content 10 follow JAMES
A. Moore In any enterprise which
the latter advances, without the
trouble Of personal investigation.
Whiieomh has ample grounds for
his faith IN Moore's business "a.
saciiy. "A his local investments.
made entirely through the Seattle
capitalist. have netted him mil-
Hon dollars cash In the past air
years He made Immense profits
on the building and sale N the
Washington Amer and whitcomh
buildings on Second Az. now owns
the Estabfook block. for which he
has refused $4,000 more than IL
cost him. and he 10 q half owner
with Moore IN both Of the Arcade
bulldluEs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
WILL RUSH WORK
ON CONCESSION

A record In exposition conaitne-
tion IL TO be established BY the ae~
Land 81 Tho Mldnigh, Sun canees.
aioii. On tho Pay Streak u the A..
Y-f y The show had not been
started lasi Sunday hut tho coness-
slonefs have been obliged 10 place
a chrrk fof ti.eoo In tho hands Of
the department Of works guarantee
ms The completion u the shos BY
next Saturday night WORK IL pro-
ErrssinE niKhi and day.
Director af Concessions Mattor
has succeeded IN fcssiilas this con
cesalan. and the new company only
secured the rights 10 tho show by
meeting the iimr requirement q
the department 81 works
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
COMMISSIONER IS HERE

Mr. II. ota, Japanese commits
aloner general 10 the A.-Y.-P. err
position. arrived In the city ths ar
tefnoon over the Northern Pacific
from Portland. The Japanese cqm-
missioner was met by prominent
local japanese and several erposl-
ton officials. He will have entire
charge Of Japan'a buildings and ex-
hibits NJ the exposition
Mr.. OtA occupied similar posi-
tlon AZ the 81. Louis fair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
R Is IG Ms
CENSUS DIRECTOR NORTH HAS
QUIT AND NEW MAN
rs APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, May 2s-lt was
stated officially at the white House
today that Census Director North
has resigned. and that n Dana Du-
rand, deputy commissioner Of cor
pdrations, has been named 70 sue
coed him
Tho announcement n the rosiH-
nation Of North WIS made a. The
close VI a conference between Pres
ident Taft and Secretary Of Com
mdrco and Labor Charles Nagel Il
IL Understood that Nagel demanded
tho resignation ma a result Of The
investigation recently ordered BY
the president,
It was explained that the reslgna-
tion was presented because of the
existence u certain conditions that
appeared likely 10 continue, and
which would operate TO make
administration unsuccessful
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
WOMAN'S BODY WASHED ON
ROCKS BY INCOMING Tide
INTERESTING MOCK
TRIAL TOMORROW

Tomorrow the broadway hlrh
nehoul students will see biz mock
trial IN the assembly court room
when John hovingdon. the conaer,
ative leader Of tho high school
senate, will be tried for tho murder
Of Carl W aroaa. who until two
weeks ago was tho Acknowledged
head OF the radicals A heated ais
ousslon over an Important topic In
one Of the meetings Of the loginla.
tive body some time ago brought
about a difference between the two
heads, shortly after which occur.
renee liovington len the room and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
MAN SUES FOR
LOST REASON

TACOMA. May 20 Theodore
Nelson, an inmate Of the state
insane naylum At stellaooom. has
brought suit against bis former
employers for 1850. which be al.
legeu IL the value OF the reason
he has lost The suit was brought
through Miss Caroline Nelson. the
mans sister and legal guardian.
Nelson formerly was employed an
a sawyer by the Massell Lumber
company During the performance
Of his duties IN the mill. May I.
1907. he fell through trap door.
sustaining injuries which are said
TO have unbalanced bis mind lie
was committed 10 the asylum In
January, 1908.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
PLAN A SURPRISE
FOR ROOSEVELT


NAIRonI, n 70. A.. May 20 Tho
Cuban campaign n the Rough Rid
ors Will be recalled yiyidly to Col
hooseyolt upon hiu return TO the
lleatly ranch this evening, by tho
display Of Spanish flng captured
by the famous corps at Santiago
The proud owner Of the relic Of
the war n resident Of this place,
and early today he took the flag 10
tho lloatly ranch TO be added To
the decorations that will greet the
ox.prcaident upon his return from
his successful side trip into the
iunRlea
A hearty reception for the party
Is planned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
THIRTY-oNE EXHIBITORS
WIN AWARDS

rhlrty.one exhibitors In tho sxpO-
sitlon buildings at tho A-Y.-P y.
had their displays complete at mid
might last night. and were awarded
special diplomas for promptneas by
Director u Exhibits bosch.
The remaining exhibitors have
their work Of booth building well In
hand. and are working nisht and
day Every booth must be complete
by Saturday night or II Will be sub
iect 10 removal Many Of the count,
displays and others are being delay
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

Gross Tell dead, pierced with a
fatal wound from bullet which
Issued from a side door The &C
cueed admits the deed but IA put.
TING forward a plea Of temporary
insanity which his lawyers porauad.
Cd him was an easy thing to prove
with regard to himself
The trial will be conducted with
al the legal forms possible to high
school students before Judge Grid.
10y IA the supreme afbitor, a Jury
Of II freshmen, chosen for their un,
balanced minds. Il Is said and two
lawyers on each side.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
HOW DID LEVY GET
THE DIAMONDS?

With diamonds worth 5000 on
his person, the possession OF which
he cannot satisfactorily explain 10
the police, u. l. Leyy was today
taken In charge by the authorities
and Is held pending an luveutlga.
tlon Of how he came In pouscsslon
u 40 many diamonds.
Levy rccntiy called on y H.
Hcuss, 2lS Niuih av. who adver.
Used a. n mortgaKe and loan
broker, and secured 81 zoe on ila
mouds valued at $1,000, Leyy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT

open house" will be the motto
Of the New England club tonight
and their elegant new club rooms
In the Halter building will be 4
scene Of gaiety when all The friends
of this popular club drop 10 to
pay their respects
The program for this evening
VIII consist Of speeches and In.
tereHtlng munict numbers The
clubs quarters are those formerly
occupied by the Chamber Of Com.
mnrnn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

claimed to want the money IN or.
dor to start In business as an op.
tlcian.
Meeting Levy on the street this
morning, lIeuss had HIS suspicious
aroused by the actions " Levy.
heuas notified the police. and the
latter searched Levy. finding the
many stones on his person. Heuaa
SAYS that Levy showed him about
three times a. many when be
called at his house Lazy tells
many storlea as to how he secured
tho diamonds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

Rev \, q. Lund, D. D., Of the
Holy Trinity Lutheran church.
naai Olive At and nth ay.. has 70.
turned from his vacation and will
occupy the pulpit IN biz church
next Sunday morning Ills subject
vii be- Seeing the Land"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

CHICAGO. - Over night there
was reversal Of sentiment re
sarfing tho course Of wheat prices
and the market opened decidedly
bcarish this morning. closing We 10
lac a buahsl lower than ycster
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
A Silk Umbrella
Was lost a few days ago.

was lust u rev Gays ago.
At the Bon Marche.
The lady who lost II lives at 1913
Fremont Av.
An ad In another Seattle evening
paper brought no response.
One insertion In The Star resulted
In the umbrella being found and
delivered TO the owner.
The umbrella was highly priced
gift and a reward was given the
finder.
We're away In the lead on the
classified page for finding lost arti-
Giles, renting rooms. selling real
estate. etc.
No wonder.
Because We get results.
Lost-ln Bon Marche. silk UNI
brella; Libesal reward. Box <72,
care Star. II
Pin these numbers on the wall:
Main 1850, Ind AL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

uasHiNoToN. 0. c.-ffederlek
"a q Washington. was today
ar1t1 ennsal 70 hasdad. Tar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

Internal strife among the
wolves led one Of their members,
fearful that the threatening storm
clouds Of Justice was about 10 burst,
TO voluntarily appear before tho
prosecuting attorney, seeking In.
formation as to the probable
chance for immunity upon turning
STATES evidence
Assured II Immunity. II Il now
aid there Is star witness await
Ing tho call Of the state, who viii
tell enough TO send halfdofen
men @over the rad"
The trial Of 4 A. Hutehlnr on =
charge Of assault and battery In
the assault on Mayor Mueller. re-
suited In Hutehiua being fined fit
and rosts b. Justice Corey The
Justice and prosecuting attorney
had several lifts during the trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
RE~TRlAL OF CASE
AFTER IS YEARS

EUREKA. Cal. May 70 Fur the
fourth time in II years. the Silva
haw kins case. involving water
rights IN Heyhrook and HArker
Clutches. near this city. came before
the superior court today for ~.
trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
NEWS BULLETINS

SAN FRANcisco.-rhat Luther
J hfewn, chief Of the United Rail.
WAYS detective force, hired him To
secure pslvaie Papers and Jury ~
ports from Special Agent William
>. Hufns Was the sensational testi.
mons given to-day 10 the Calhoun
trial by John O. ihwlnr. an en-.
ploye in the office u the district
attorney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

PORTLAND. or.-The evidence
today In the governments suit
against William llAnluy, charged
with Illegal fencing Of 80 900
acres Of public lands In Harvey
county. helped To sustain the GOV,
ernment'a contention that lands
have been barred AGAINST entrance
BY private Individuals. The bur.
den Of proving that Hanlry "a the
man directly responsible seems still
to rest with the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
,rvrALs TRAGEDY OF
A NlCHT-CAUSE
UNKNOWN.
o,,lv One Clew Found, and
Police Working on
Theory.

AN FRANCISCO, May Fe-
u,s.ssA mon tho rocks near the
~ I'm house by the incoming
y. IL body Of a sell'dresscd,
w woman was found early to
I r Junius Schmidt, a nisht
@.hman The woman apparently
=. .soul IS years Of asc, and the
~. A.d been In the water but a
~ x. rolice believe the woman
= -rufdered and thrown Into the
- uNn this theory Detectives
~, and ~ la Guerra have been
,...i,d apon the ease They will
Z rlslpced BY halt dolou other
ss,rilyes from the poliee depart
ussi
Crime Of a Night
n. soman's hands werc small
= .ell kept and her features
=, s,ers evidence Of refinement
~ was dark brown. slightly
s,.lss With gray She was five
Z. nve inches In height, and
..l.,sd about 40 pounds
,saul hi neck was hung a soap
= y he Roman Catholic faith.
Z, rs medals OF the Blessed vlr
4, short time that uhe body had
i rashed about By Iht waves
u he pdlice 10 believe that
An vss committee az late
M hsi nlghi
only One clsA.
n, hci that a stfong current
- IN Marin county side Of the
u sashss oyff The rocks whev
4 M vas ieuud. frequently car
-. tnfsood and other dehfla,
"a rplxhs to a theop that the
- sas tkfoVu Into tho water
=, ssualits or another transhay
~ M onlY elcW that OILERS a
-. u hlenHtication Is the marx
4 a. Hassalfal company, d local
b.pi and shce house. upon the No
| slo-. he woman wore
Victim 81 a Tragedy
Tts net that The body was clad
~ lxhi dnoao and Otherwise
n - dressed inr the street. has
sIrsrksnsd he billet q The %.
IL tSxl the xemAn vas the victim
az hnl crime
ST. rcrs izo ilack siik petil
eait q essslifai quality. with a
n prsa, nfrf Her stockings
~ IL hlssS iisie and we're fast.
~ tiih h'ztk silk boss q the
- Tssfe uere no visible
~ X vlsitace on the body.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

NEW YoRk-At the annual
mceting OF the Pacific Mall Steam.
ship company. all the retiring 81.
rceturs were reelected to-day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

Information lodged with the
prosecuting attorneys office IA To
the effect that for some months
past thorc has been a regular
monthly fee paid 10 city officials
Tor protection against interference
By police.
investigations W far carried on
By the prosecuting attorney lead 10
the belief that convictions can
readily be- secured Ia number Of
cases on evidence ALREADY gath
cred
That something other than just
mere bad feeling resulted In Hutch
in'n assault upon Mayor Mueller 10
nov believed BY those iamlll \ with
the recent pulling Of the strings
which noW threaten 20 sweep
GEORGETOWN with a wave II scandal.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney Perry was In
conference uith a member d the
former Inside workers who was
expected To dlyulEe information
likely 10 result In formal action by
the states prosecutor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26

PROBING
CHARGES
PROSECUTING ATT0R-
NEY IN GEORGE
TOWN TODAY.
Attends Trial and Investi-
gates Graft Charges
Already Made.

Prosecuting Attorney George y,
Nandeyoer accompanied BY Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney John H. Per
ny, spent most OF today In George
town for the purpose Of being pres
ent Ut tho trial Of e A Huiehina,
arrested and charged with assault
Ing Mayor John y Mueller Of
Georgetown on May II, at the plant
ot the Seattle brewing a Mailing
company
Incidentally. In connection with
their visit, is an Investigation of
sensational charges Of grating
which. II supported, will involve a
number Of dcorgctown'a prominent
city officials, said TO include tho
mayor and chief ot police,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-26
Medium Priced Office Desks

Those desire really hlgh-cass deck will be In
tsrsisd in solid oak cutler line moderately priced