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The Washington times., 1909-05-06
CRAZY BUT DURABLE.
DEFENSE OF HAMS
Lawyers Careful to Prevent
Commitment of the
Accused.

FLUSHING, n. y, May 6.-That
Capt. Peter c. Hams, jr., was suffer
ing from impuIsive insanity when he
killed William E. Annis is the clilim of
the defense was made clear by the ex-
animation of DIR. l. Samuel Manson,
who resumed the stand under cross-ex-
animation when court convsne,t this
morning.
Manson said on his direct examina-
tion that Hams developed maniac de-
pressive insanity on May 81. 1905, after
the alleged confession of his wife. and
that he developed impulsfve insanity as
sympto.G OF the maniac Oppressive
when he heard the name "Annisp on
the float. The maniac outburst lasted
from then until ne fired the last shot.
the physician continued, and Immedi-
ately after the shooting Hains relapsed
into state of sneiancholia which, the
defense is careful to emphasize, is cur
able. This Is to block any probable
commitment 10 an asylum for the crfrni-
nal insane.
II appears from the eross-exa alination
of DR.. Manson tha the State will at
tempt 10 show that the accused. suffered
from circular insanity, which Is incur
able On this point, whether the can
tain was IN a state OF durable unaniac
depression insanity or incurable circu-
lar insanity viii be watched in the
struggle OF the alienIsts which occupies
the center of the arena today.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06

Willard entered Beck's store early this
morning. a few hours before the Shoot
ing, and is said to have become involved
with Beck in quarrel over their fam
fly difficulties. At the time, however,
he left the premises, returning shortly
after 70 o'clock.
When ne returned. he entered demand
ing 70 know what Beck intended TO do
about the matter. and receiving no in,-
mediate response, he drew a revolver
and opened fire. His first bullet enterd
Becl's chest, the second his throat, and
the third his hip
Fred vuschnitt. a clerk in Beck's
store, rushed to the aid of Beck and at
tempted to disarm Willard, but was un-
successful until William Jackson, an
emplogs Of the District. who was pass
ing, entered the store and assisted him.
Thought Difficulty Over.
OF the exact nature of the early morn
ing quarrel between Willard and Beck,
In the latter's place of business, little
Is known. Beck apparently, was Of the
opinion that the dsSS Guilty was over. for
the present at least He seemed TO be
surprised when shortly after noon Will
lard re-entered the place and renewed
II with the question as to what Beck
intended TO do.
Willard's manner is said, at this time.
to have been a determined one and the
failure of Beck to give him a sitisfac-
tory reply seems TO have suddenly in
censed aim The first intimation of
pending serious trouble was when VIII
lard whipped out a revolver and. ad-
vancing upon Beck, began firing So
far as can be ascertained at this time,
this drastic action on the part of the
father-in-law was not anticipated by
Beck.
Does Not Resist.
Willard offered no resistance after the
arrival OF the police. He~made no effort,
1t is said 10 harm any one else IN the
store. even when the clerk attempted
to discern rim prior to the arrival of
outside assistance.
Beck, for man apparently mortally
wounded. maintained wonderful self
composure. as was indicated by his
calm request for a glass Of water imme-
diately after the first witnesses reached
his side. He had practically nothing to
say after being placed in Mr.. Smith 5
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
COMMITTEE HONORS
INAUGURAL LEADERS
Tokens of Esteem Presented
to Chairman Stellwagen
and Secretary Thorn.

Nearly one hundred and fifty members
of the Inaugural Committee gathered
IN the Red Parlors of the New Willard
hotel this morning and at an inaugural
aftermath presented TO Edward J. Stoll-
wagen, chairman, a magnificent seven
piece silver service, and to Corcoran
Thorn, secretary, a large silver pitcher.
Just after the presentations, made by
James s. Henry, chairman of the press
committee of the Inauguration, Chair
man Stellwagen sprung a surprise upon
the donors when he gave tie signal for
the drawing back Of the Curtains shut
ting of the southern end of the par
loPs and revealed a most elaborate buff
fet luncheon in compliment TO his hosts.
Mr.. Henry. IN presenting the silver
tokens Of esteem to tsF0 on the hardest
worked members of the committee, re-
ferred TO the last Inauguration as The
most successful in the history of che
Capital
The last inauguration was unpre-
cedented," said Mr. Henry Outside
OF its successful elimination. despite ad-
verse circumstances. IL Is unique In that
IL can boast fer the first time in the MIS-
tory Of such affairs an atmospherical
The members OF the committee
laughed heartily at this and many OF
them looked around in vain for Prof
Bureau, who is jocularly held respons-
ible for the famous antics of the wealth
er on Inauguration Day.
Inc silver tea service presented TO the
Chairman of the committee is a most
eldDorte one, consisting of six pieces
UPON an immense silver platter.
Both Mr.. Stellwagen and Secretary
Thom responded in brief speeches 10 tho
presentation by Mr.. Henry
Then Mr.. Stellwagen sprang his sur
prise by saying:
Now since you have have been so
kind 70 me, 1 wish you to be my guests
behind the curtains"
AT that moment the entire south end
of the parlor. draped of by curtains,
was exposed to view and to the mingled
establishment and delight of the mem
bers of the committee, an elaboratelv
spread buffet luncheon was revealed
As q foreground TO the bountifuI supply
OF salads, wines, and ices constituting
the luncheon WAS seen a miniature
Court OF Honor" done IN wook ard a
perfect replica OF that I'm which the
President stood on March 4.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
Former President Declares
Peace Advocates Could
Only Hamper Nation.
DISCUSSES FULLY
JAPANESE QUESTION
Insists, in Editorial, That Local
Governments Cannot Cope
With immigration.

NEW YORK. May 6.-"We have the
right to say what immigrants shall
come to our Shores" declares former
President. Editor Theodore Roosevelt.
In an inspiring article in the current
Outlook. but we are powerless to en-
force this right against any nation that
chooses to disregard our wishes, unless
we continue to build up and maintain
first-class fighting navy
This. the first OF the signed editorial
articles prepared by the former Presi-
dent on current political topics Is
characteristically Roosevelt document.
discussing at length the Developments
In the Japanese question. Both sides
are given while Incorporated in the
whole is a powerful plea Tor greater
navy.
In part. the former President says:
There are certain elementary prfnci-
pies. all of wh.cn should be kept
steadily in view. IL a nation wishes TO
act just both by itself and by others.
II must insist upon what y necessary
'or its own healthy life. and this even
at the cost of a possible clash: but this
should always be accompanied by all
possible courtesy to and fir dealings
with others
Principles For Conduct
These are the principles upon which
the people OF the United States should
act as regards the question of the i'm
migration OF the Japanese into this
country. The Japanese are a highly
civilized people Of extraordinary milf
tary, artistic, and industrial develop
ment; they are proud, warlike, q I'd
sensitive believe that our people
have. what ! personally have. a pro-
found and hearty admiration for them
But this admiration and respect
Is accompanied by the firm conviction
that it is not Tor the advantage Of
either people that emigrants from either
country should settle in masses in this
country.
The Americans who 20 10 japan and
the Japanese who come 30 America
should be OF the same general class
that Is, they should be Travellers stu
dents, teachers, scientific investigators
men engaged in International business
men soJourning in the land for pleasure
1T is against the interests of both
nations that unrestricted Immigration
or settlement in mass should De al
lowed, as regards either nation. This
IS the cardinal fact in the situation; it
should be freely recognized. by both
policy we should bear steadily in mind
that it is our duty to combine the max
imum Of efficiency with the minimum
of offensiveness.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
WEATHER REPORT.

During the next thirty-six hours
showers win continue in the Lake re-
zion and extend over the middle At
Iantic states.
temperatures will fan decidedly in the
Ohfo valley tonight and in the middle
Atlantic States BY Friday night. Show
ers and lower temperature are also in
dicated for Friday In the interior
OF the south Atlantic and east Gulf
States
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Great Lakes. and on the west Gulf
coast
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be moderate TO brisk souther-
iy: on the south Atlantic coast mod
crate 10 brisk southerly-
FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair tonight: showers and colder FI.-
day afternoon or night; brisk souther.y
winds.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06

automobile, which MADE a record
breaking run for the hospital
Willard Is Overpowered.
At a late hour this afternoon Mr.. VII
lard. at the Fifth precinct, said TO a
Times reporter:
Beck married my daughter on April
10. She was only fourteen years OF age,
but We stood for that when he promised
US that he would not take her away
from her mother. On the day he mar
ried her he took her away, and we have
not been able to locate her since
''I have entreated him. and her mother
has pleaded W tn him. TO tell Us where
the gin was iOcaeed- I think she is
sick. Her mother rs nearly crazed with
grief Today I went up TO his store
10 settle with him for good, and I die
IT. l asked him for the last time where
the girl was"
He said. she is not coming home and
am not going 10 tell you where She
Is Then I shot him.
Works at Navy Yard.
Willard is employed at the NavH
Yard and is said to have received his
pay about 1880 this morning. He is
understood TO have Immediately pur-
chased a pistol.
At the time Willard gave his state
ment TO a representative Of The Times
he seemed much agitated and on the
verge Of a breakdown
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
AS Result of Bitter Family Quarrel Albert Willard
Fires Three Bullets Into Body of His
Youthful Sonin-Law.
VICTIM AT HOSPITAL; CONDITION CRITICAL
Wounded Mans Marriage to Assailant Fourteen-Year-
Old Daughter Recently Announced--Tr Trouble
Said to Have Been Long Brewing.

AS the result OF bitter family quarrel growing
OF an elopement about three months ago. Albert Willard
of lilo Sixth street southeast today fired three bullets
into the body of his sonnaw Irvin W. Beck as the lat
ter stood in his grocery store 2p0 street southeast
Beck is at the Casualty Hospital with very slight
chance of recovery while Willard locked up at the Fifth
precinct station awaiting the result of his victims injuries
Todays shooting, which occurred about 1915 O'Clock
is the result of quarrel engendered by Becks marriage
to Dorothy Willard about three weeks ago. Beck thirty
three years DID, while his bride little more than four
een She school girl wearing short dresses when
Beck wooed and won her.
Beck placed the operating table as soon as he
reached the hospital and the physicians began to probe
for the bullets They stated that there was but slight
chance for his fe and he might die before he was taken
off the table
WILLARD IS ovERPowERED
Willard finally ovpowered by of them Beck dur
ing the struggle did not lose consciousness glass of wa
ter which was supplied him.
Thomas W. Smith, lumber merchant was passing in his a,ta
mobile the time and attracted by the gathering the e
cm mt which prevailed he stopped and later offered to take Beck TO
the Casualty Hospital Examination there wounded man
arrived showed him critical condition and the nhvs
clans could hold out no hope of his recovery
There two the the time of the shoot
g bun completely losing their presence of mind they dashed
street screaming at the top OF their voices This Immediately attracted
crowd and before the arrival Of the police the widest excitement Pee
vailed the neghborhood of the store the street being almost
blocked in all directions
YOUNG BRIDE FRUSTRATED
pros learned of the shooting Her
hyste grief pbl necectuaI effort to see
her husband after ne was carried to the hospital but
Beck is said to have been most neghborhood he
lived and the tragedy afternoon 1t had
nghbOOd gossip there was quarrel between
the two but seemed tOanate
tousy
general repue had recently ATTEMPTED to
get his daughter home failing anger
eliminated in the
difficulty today willard say regarding the al
o the police
He confined at No an attitude Of
apparent Indifferent silence
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
What Is the Price?

What IS the price Of -four? There is
a difference OF opinion among the
wholesalers just as there is among the
retailers, but the housewife makes no
mistake, and she says that -four is
higher, much higher. and that it has
been advancing every now and then for
the last sixty days.
Small retailers are not being hurt by
the advance. They are buying flour
20 cents barrel higher, say at $3.50 to
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The Washington times., 1909-05-06
BILLYNHITLA TELLS
STORY Of KIDNAPPING
TO JURY IN MERCER
Lad Who Was Spirited Away
From Home Relates Ex-
periences as Captive.
IDENTIFIES BOYLE
AS HIS ABDUCTOR
Wife Of Prisoner More Concerned
Over Complexion Than
Trial.

MERCER, Pa, May 5.-Billy Whitla
told his own story of his kidnapping this
morning at the trial OF James II. Boyle.
He talked calmly, giving a clear. con-
else account OF his being enticed away
from the school house at Sharon. OF his
travels. and OF his restoration TO his
father in Cleveland
Court convened at 9 o'clock with
Judge Williams presiding. Boyle was
brought IN by Sheriff Chess. Deputy
Stewart, and Constable A r. Liver
more.
T. Cochran opened for the prosecu-
ton and outlined the evidence. which
he said will be produced. Then Billy
whitia was called. Before being sworn,
he said II he told lie ''he would so to
hell
What is your .naneT' he was asked.
BILLY Whitla-"
DO you recognize the defendant7'
ssWhere Is her.
over there he said. pointing Boyle
out.
who took you awsy2"
rs he In court?'
Yes"
'-Where7''
lover there" pointing to Boyle.
Tells or kidnapIng.
Billy told of being taken away from
the school house by Boyle. They went
to Warren In a buggy and thence TO
Niles, Ohio. where they took train
TO Cleveland and went to an apartment
house. called the Changers. on St Clair
street, where he was kept for four days
willie said they told him the doctors
were after him and II they got him
would put him In an ugly place. where
they kept people who had smallpox.
Boyle wore black mustache, he said.
but took It OF at Warren. Billy fully
identified the prisoner and said Boyle
was the man who took him away.
]. A. Thompson recognized Boyle as
the man who came TO his livery stable
at South Sharon and got rig to go out
% a collecting trip. He afterward found
team and buggy at Warren. Ohio.
Worries About Complexion
Mrs. Boyle was more concerned about
her coaplexion today than about Boyle s
trial. or her own trial. which comes
next. She had just discovered that the
skin was roughening on her face. She
could not decide whether the roughness
was due TO her close confinement OF
because she cannot get IN Mercer the
sort OF coIs cream to which she is ac-
y
Mrs Boyle was told that detectives on
the case had found in Chicago the rec
ord Of marriage OF Anna McDermott'
70 Ed Shoeffer. In 1905.
II don't know the man." she said. "lt
muse be some other Anna McDermott.
II they think I'm not married to Jimmy
Boyle let them prove it
Priest Cannot Come.
The detectives want as a witness G.
A. CSuser. the priest who performed the
marriage OF which they have record
They wired him In Toledo. where he Is
now l0csRd. He wired back that he
could not come.
Attorneys for the Commonwealth
promise surprises when Mrs. Boyle's s
trial starts Two witnesses are here
waiting for her case TO come up. They
are Harry Siege, Bertjllon man OF the
Kanias City police. and Frank Horner,
a police officer of ST Louis.
The plan Is to start Mrs. Boyle's trial
as soon as Boyle's case goes 10 the
jury, without waiting for a verdict in
the first case.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
PENFIELD NO BETTER

No improvement is noted today in
the condition of Judge William /.
Penfield, who has been i'll at his
apartments in the Ontario Cor several
days he is holding his own. how
ever, his condition on the whole being
practically unchanged
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
BIBLE PROVES TITLE.

WILMINGTON, Del. May 6.--It was
announced today that James A. Brackin.
a Wilmington milk dealer, Is heir to
sl'5OO.OoO in Wales, as the result of the
accidental finding of an old family
Bible in a Philadelphia museum, estab-
fishing Brackin's identity.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
SAVED FROM DEATH.

TAMAQUA. Pa, May s.-Her foot
caught between rails on the Reading
railway here this afternoon, Lydia
Marshall. aged six years. was saved by
Mrs. George L. kintzel, who released
distant
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
HOLDS ROBINS CAPTIVEs

POTTSYILLE, Pa, May 6.-Arraigned
by Schuyikill game wardens in court to-
day. Leon Danow. Of Shenandow. plead
ed guilty TO keeping three robins in
captivity. He was fined so.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
Sos, 100000 COKE
TRUST is FORMING

PITTSBURG. May 6.-At a meeting
in Uniontown. at which seventy-nine Of
the eighty-one Independent coke plants
in the Connellsville and Klondyke fields
were represented, statements were made
warranting the belief that within
week the owners OF each plant viii have
signed an agreement for a s65- 100000
merger.
More than 50 per cent OF the plants
are said TO be already under option
The options provide for a transfer OF
the properties on a cash basis.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06

Today-Higa tide, $50 a. IN. and s:03 (.
IN. Low tide. 2-35 a. m. and els D. IN.
JOmorroW-HiFh tide, $40 a. m. and
s.43 D. N. Low tice. 3.06 a u. and .. n.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
Atlantic CITY SneciaI-

Through train og buffet parlor cars
ana coaches via Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware River Bridge Route, viii leave
Washington at los D. m. weekdays be-
ginning Saturday next, May 5.
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The daily tribune., 1909-05-05
DsocIerv" IN rHg rEnaMEnrs
Rules and Regulations for Conduct
That Are Binding.

Keeping company, as interprete. L.
the best cages. Stimulates an engas y
ment without involving an enelCs-
ment. In society, one takes short Views
Of hfe; while Nellie gave Hefty her
lips to kiss and her waist to clasp.
she has kept her heart whole. They
were chums, those two. Chums no
more. each may seek new comrade;
only the smash should have been come
at more decorously. He amt no gen.
tleman." cries Nellie, as she rends to
bits Mr.. McCafterty's literary remains
those clumsy. brief notes written on
ruled paper with an embossed design
In the upper left-hand corner, and be-
ginning. as is proper, Friend Nellie"
She reiterates the verdict as she
pitches his gifts down the air-shaft-
"sooy-neers" from the benches, medals
reminiscent Of holidays. and sundry
buttons and badges inscribed, SKI
doo," or "I'm Afraid to Go Home In the
Dark" or "23 for you" This frenzy
OF vandalism redoubles her fury md
affords us our opportunity to awaken
within her a resolve 20 have done
with the whole race OF Hefty McCa.-
fertys, and to choose her next steady
in q more distinguished social milieu.
The thing is perfectly pcnsible. 1t hap
pens. Like many another girl. she viii
rise In the world.-Rollin Lynde Hartt,
in Atlantic.
The daily tribune., 1909-05-05
Pat Broke the News.

Pat had been delegated by his fel,
low employees to tell Mrs. Casey the
news of her husbands accidental
death. On the way to the Casey home.
Pat pondered on how to break the
news to the widow. Finally he hit
on what TO him seemed a most hu.
name way OF preparing Mrs. Casey for
the sad news.
Knowing the violent hatred which
Mrs. Casey as well as all loyal Irish
men have for the A. p. A., he said on
greeting the woman:
"Ah, Mrs. Casey. 1t is bad news
have to bring you. Your husband
Mike, has turned an A. p. A."
Mike turned A. p. A.! The scoun
drel, I hope he is dead"
He is" answered Pat.-Milwaukee
Free Press
The daily tribune., 1909-05-05
INSISTED ON SHAVING HIMSELF,
Patron Of City Shop Who Wanted to
Be His Own Barber.

Two BARRIERS were disengaged when
the customer came In. Both got their
chairs ready, but the newcomer
lodged them.
Il need a shave all right" he said
to the proprietor, but want to
shave myself. Can you accommodate
me here?"
Certainly said the proprietor
but III charge you TIE same as II one
of my men shaved you"
That's all right" said the man.
I'm not kicking about the price. All
want is a chance to do my own bar
bering."
A tonsorial outfit was speedily pro-
'duced and the self-sufliciept individu;s
went to work. and apparently he
knew his own business.
Isn't that a new wrinkle?' asked
another man, who had been an inter-
ested observer of the proceedings, and
who had been through the BARRIERS
hands.
Not at ALL" returned the proprt
etor. Every once in awhile we run
up against fellow who prefers to
shave himself but hasn't the ap-
paratus handy. We keep lot of razors
In stock for the accommodation of Just
'ueh indenendent customers
The daily tribune., 1909-05-05
Stork DAY.

At Haslach. in the Kinzig valley, in
Germany. February 20 is holiday and
has been observed as one for hun.
dreds OF years. Once upon time, the
story teller who explains it's origin be.
gins, Haslach was oyerrun with
snakes, and no one knew how to drive
them out. One day great flock of
storks appeared. and they were the
sayiors of the place. In, recognition
OF this deliverance from the pest,
which occurred on February 2, the day
has been kept sacred and is known
as "Stork day" An appointed official
known as the "Stork Father" parades
the streets, followed by as many chill.
dren as care to join the procession. He
wears his Sunday clothes" and high
hat, decorated with two stuffed storks.
Stops are made by this procession at
houses along the line and the children
receive gifts Of sweeta and small
coins. every householder feeling
pleased to show his gratitude to the
stork
The daily tribune., 1909-05-05
SCHOOL BANK SAVES
BIG SUM IN BOSTON

Boston, Mass. May 5-Those now
engaged in spreading xbroad the Cos
pel Of savings bank insurance-in
accordance with q carefully organ
lied plan to make really effective
the UNIQUE scheme which Massa-
ohusetts has provided for old age
p7oyit;on-a and their chief difficulty
in the fact that working people gen.
orally have either lost or never ao-
ouired the habit of saving. Clearly
then this saving habit 10 one Of the
thinRs which our public school system
would do we'll to teaoh.
1t WAS this belief In mind that the
oivio bettermept committee OF the
Quincy Women's club. of which Mrs.
williams Ward Pitcher. Of Atlantic.
10 chairman, inAuguratsd last fall q
system Of school savings which has
been 40 remarkably successful that at
the end of three months the COM
mittee could point to "a 600 deposited
in the Quincy savings bank BY the
school children of the oity alone.
Tho Initial cost Of introducing
this syitsm was Is. and It was met
by tho women's club committee. be-
cause 1t believed the outlay to be
we'll worth tho investment. All the
other scheme Of Aavings were investi-
gated before the one adopted was
chosen. hnt tho actual handling Of
the money and the making out by
eAch child Of deposit slip similar
to tho one he would use in a bank
was thought by Frank E. Parlin sup
rintendent Of the Quincy schools,
greatly to exceed In educational value
a stamp. saving systems or any other
hitherto devised. The event has
proved the wisdom Of this method In
which he, no les than Mrs. Pitcher.
had gr-at faith.