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The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
WHITE COACRNAN FOR TAFTS
No Longer VIII Charlie Reeder Ride
on the Box.
FOOtman, Who LOrded II Over Every
Regime, Goes 10 Kitchen.

Sorrow and Joy reign in the servants
quarters of the White House. for the
edict has gone forth that in the future
the coachmen and footmen at the White
House win be white and smooth shaven.
Probably there is no heart in America
which beats as heavy to-day as that Of
Charlie, the footman, who served all
through Roosevelts administration and
UP to this time in Taft's Charlie Reeder
has always been proud Of his position
and most arrogant to all with whom be
has come IN contact. The white buffers
Of fashionable people here, and the at
tendarts at the theaters. had been made
targets OF his overbearing manner.
Many were the attempts during the
Roosevelt administration to displace him
but Roosevelt iIsisted on retaining him
It is said that when with the Presidents
family he was most humble and an ideal
servant and a safe coachman.
During the first part OF the Taft ad-
ministration Charlie was banishe4s 70 the
DdS6lllSlNs MESAo nc SIlCNSO much Tor
the pomp and glory ne had lost. Final
ly, some weeks ago, he was again re-
stored to his old place on the box, ana
the whole Capital radiated with his smiles
Of victory and Importance,
Now, what is to become OF Charlie is
not known. except that person with so
wonderful az appearance in the matter
Of waistcoats and socks viii not be en-
tirely banished from the Presidential
mansion Be it known, however, that
never again VIII Charlie act as footman
for the Chief Executive Of the nation.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
GUILTY OFHIS WIFE'S MURDER
Second Degree Verdict Against Ar.
thur Martin.
-Four Children Stand Beside Father
as the Finding of the Jury
Is Pronounced.

Arthur Martin, a negro. for eighteen
years printer in the Government Print
Ing once, was found guilty yesterday OF
murder in the second degree by a jury
in Criminal Court No. l. before Justice
Gould.
He shot his wife, Maria Martin. on
May 90 last. at the residence OF Sarah
Tabs, 7E Howard avenue, Anacostia.
next door 10 their own home The bullet
went into Mrs. Martins abdomen, and
she died at q hospital on June 2s follow
ing.
In court with the negro when the Jury
fled IN were his four small children, who
stood beside him Is the foreman Of the
jury pronounced the words: Guilty OF
murder in the second degree" The pris-
oner was remanded TO jail 10 await sen
tence.
Much OF the testimony that led TO his
conviction was given by his daughter,
Annie Martin. ten years old She was
called to the stand by Assistant United
States Attorney Turner. who, with As
sistant United States Attorney Harvey
Given, handled the case for the govern
ment She told the Jury her father had
frequently mentioned to her mother the
name Of another woman Martin. on the
stand later, IN his own behalf, denied
that he had ever taunted his wife with
any mention OF a woman.
Testimony was brought out by the gov
ernment to the effect that on the morning
Of May 80 Martin sent for his wife, who
was at the home Of Sarah Tabbs, to come
home and prepare breakfast: that he then
went TO the house himself: that his wife
fed from him In terror, and that he
waved revolver at her and pulled the
trigger.
Martin, on being called TO the stand.
said his wife walked out OF the house and
he did not know she had been hit When
asked by Mr.. Turner IT, after he was told
Of her injury. he inquired as 70 whether
she was badly hurt or was likely 10 die,
he said he did not, as he was in custody.
Policeman Delaney, who, with Police
man Brooks, made the arrest, testified to
a statement made by the woman In
drug store TO which she was taken after
the shooting. He said her statement was
that II was all over with her, that her
husband had shot her. and that she hoped
her children would be taken care of.
Attorneys Walter p Plunley and
Thomas Taylor produced a number OF
witnesses from the Government Printing
Office who said Martin had a good reputa-
ton at that place. The witnesses were
Philip Nachmsn William Sin, A. B John
son. z L. Davis, Charles Purdy. Charles
G. Koonce. and Isaac NJ Clark
Attorneys for Martin say they intend 10
move for q new trial
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
INVITATIONS FOR TAFT.
Prospects Are He VIII Travel Much
This Summer

n
This Summer.
President Taft viii DO a good deal Of
travelling IN the coming summer. al
though II IS not yet settled that he VIII
visit the Pacific Coast.
The President has already accepted
several invitations 20 appear on public
occasions IN several cities. q part Of these
acoeptances being conditioned on the ad-
journmsnt OF ths SPECIAL session OF Con-
gress at a reasonably early date.
A few days ago Mr.. Tan promised 20
attend the celebration OF the z5Oth an
niversary OF the founding OF Norwich.
Conn. on July 4. the expectation being
tnat Congress VIII have completed It's
work on the tariff bin before that date
He has not accepted definitely any invi-
tation FOR Memorial Day, but he was
urged strongly yesterday 10 80 10 Jer-
sey City on May 80. The invitation was
extended By q delegation OF citizens from
that town, headed by Mayor Wittpen-
The members OF the delegation told him
that q Memorial Day service is 10 be
held IN the Fourth Regiment Armory.
and that 5000 letter carriers OF New
York and Jersey City win parade.
The President Is receiving invitations 70
visit the Pacific slope. the people OF Sc
attic being especially insistent that he
come there some time during the Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposition. Mr. Taft fears
the expense OF such a trip viii be too
great this year "a view OF the number
OF shorter Journeys that he has prom
ised TO make this spring and sumner.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
PASS TARIFF RULE;
FINAL VOTE FRIDAY
Continued from Page one.

member OF the Committee on Rules and
the chief lieutenant OF the Speaker. It's
presentation brought forth wild applause
from the Republicans and jeers from the
Democrats Debate on the resolution was
controlled by Mr.. DalzeH for the Repub-
leans and BY Minority Leader Champ
Clark. OF Missouri acting for the Demo
Gratis.
A significant feature OF the debate on
the rule was the fact that Representative
Fitzgerald. OF Brooklyn. the boiling Dem
ocrstic leader. was yielded time by Rep
resentatlve Dalzeu after Minority Leader
Clark had refused H. Mr. FItzgeraId de-
noUnced tho Payne tariff bill. declaring
70 laid a burden on the consumer for the
benefit OF the manufacturer. BE threw
some hot shot at the Republican insur-
gents who were lighting the rules q week
$50. He said that II they were 50 much
IN earnest then against the tyranniesl
rules" now was their chance 10 vOte
against them
Chairman Payne and Representative
Dalzeu supported the rule. They urged
that the measure had been given careful
consideration, and that Il was the duty
Of Congress 10 spread II upon the statutes
>at the earliest possible date n order that
business might adjust Itself 20 changed
tariff conditions.
Predicts Republican Disaster.
Minority Leader Champ Clark was BIT
ter II his denunciation OF both the rule
and the BILL He predicted dire disaster
20 the Republican party as the result OF
the work of the present session.
Indications are thar debate or the meas
Ure IN the House from nOW on VIII be
limited TO such Of its provisions as deal
with lumber, hides. oil. barley, and Ger
tain schedules relating 70 such necessities
as tea and coffee. Separate votes will be
lad on hides. lumber. oil. barley, barley
malt, tee. eotee. and such amendments
70 other schedules OF the bill as the com
mittee may see ft 20 offer.
4 desperate effort was made yesterday
10 induce the Committee on Ways and
Means 20 make Al increase OF the Payne
rates IN the duties on print paper and
wood pulp The committee decided TO
abide by the recommendations OF the Sc
lect investigating committee created by
the House last winter, OF which Repre-
sentative Mann. OF Illinois, was chair
man.
The crucial day n the tariR discussion
drew crowded galleries and 4 fun attend
ance on the floor.
On hearing that the special rule 20 ex-
pedite passage Of the bHl would not be
brought In until afternoon they retired.
but returned later.
In accordance with the terms OF the
rule agreed or yesterday, hereafter the
House will meet at noon. instead Of 10
o clock
When the fight over the adoption OF the
cloture rule had ended, Alr. Payne moved
that me House adjourn. Representative
Clark objected. You have got 20 work
until 5 o'clock until this tariff bin is
passed. he shouted. He demanded a
roll call. and the motion 10 adjourn was
adopted by party vote.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. s. Dept. Of Agricalture. Weather Bureau
WashfnrtOl Monday. Anil 8 1915 n 4

washington. Mo1oAys AFru .. ISs-5 p n
Low pressure continues oTez the interior Of the
c0untry. although there has been 6 considerable
recovery sincs Sunday night IN the central valleys
and the West. The warm wave continues IN the
central valleys and the Upper Lake region, and
has reached the interior cf the Atlantic States Il
Is however. o0nsidslby cDolr IN the Middle Plains
States-
Lack q Precipitation ssfl eharacter4zes tbs ez-
tensive depresson and all that has been reported Is
SNOW in the Rocky Mountain region and Northern
Arizona With unseasonably low temperatnres
The weather VII continue partly cloudy and
VAIN Tuesday and wednesday in The East and
South. with possibly some local showers in the
extreme northern diStnCtS IN the Ohio Valley
warm weather Tuesday wiz be followed by falling
temperature Wednesday, while In the Upper Mis-
sissippt and Lover Missouri valleys and the South
vest il VII b cooler Tuesday night and Weines-
day Showers probable Tuesday OF TIzesday
night u the Central West and on wednesday in
the Ohio Valley and Lover Lake region In the
Rocky Mountain region and the eItrvns West The
weather WI be generally fair Tuesdsy and Wednes-
day with slowly rising tempeature.
The winds along the Atlantic coast VIII Be mod
crate south 70 southwest: on the East Gulf coast
moderate sOutheT1y; the West Gulf coast nod
crate 70 brisk southery; Lake Michigan moderate
and variable.
Steamers departing TueSiay for Dropean ports
vlli nave moderate south 70 southwest winds Will
partly cloudy weather 70 the Grand BankR
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
EXTERMINATORS,

ROUGH on RATS. unbeatable erter7uinator.
ROUGH on MOTH AND ANTS. Powder. sc
ROUGH on BEDBUGS. Powder on Liquid &c
ROUGH ON FIaEAS pozder o. Liquid, &c
ROUGH on RoACHES. Powder Ic Lad. SC
ROUGH on HEN LICE. Nest Powder. 20
ROUGH ON SKEDTERS. agreeable IN use. &c
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
GETS MEMORIALS ON TARIFF.
senate Receives Many Protests
! A,at,.t Pavne Schedules.

Senate Receives Many Protests
Against Payne Schedules.
The senate was IN session for less than
an hours time yesterday. transacting
only routine business. Many memorials
on the tariff bin were submitted. among
them a protest from the Upper Peninsula
OF Michigan against removing the duty
from iron ore and a memorial from the
Minnesota legislature demanding prOtec-
tion for barley.
Senator Ia Toilette. chairman Of the
Census Committee gave notice that he
would be able TO report the census bin
Thursday and would ask the Senate 10
consider Il Friday.
TIE Senate held a short executive ses-
sion. ratified an ex,radition treaty with
France. and then adjourned over until
Thursday
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
DIR. Hathaway Passes Away,

Newburgh. n. 2. April 5.-Rev. DR.. War
ren Hathaway. for forty-tbres years pas
tor of the Blooming Grove Church, Or
IaRgs CovafEa Is esads eEsd siEhEeanA
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
ModJes:.A Has sinking spen.

Los Angeles. April 5.-NIme. Mojeska's
condition Is apparently unchanged. al
though she had brief sinking spell this
En0TninE
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
Local remprrature.

Midnight, 50; q n, 4s; g. 10, IS; 6am. g.
a. n. *; 10 p N. g. p noon, 81; 2 d %. g.:
p m. q; D m. 60: s D n. g.: 10 D. n. col
Maximum, "a; minimum. a.
Relative hurnicity-S a n, IS: ? d m &. 8
p n, 81. Rainfall Is 2. n. 70 9 D n. r. Hsrs
o. snsaine. R6 Psr csnt Of possible sunshine. 100
Te1nDeratyue same date last Maximum. s.;
minimum @.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

Representative Frank Clark. a Demo
crat from the Second district Of Florida.
denounced his Democratic colleagues on
q speech on the Payne tariff bill. for their
attitude toward the taTfr BIZ. ana Incl
dently took a shot at Organism
He announced that the peopi, OF his
district has instructed him 10 Cstain II
possible protection for certain products
IN which they are interested and II the
Payne bill contains the protection de-
sired BY them he will vote for It
Surfeited with Thrift Speeches.
II want TO assure the committee" he
began, that It is not my purpose 10 ce-
liver a tariff speech. think this House
and the country have been surfeited with
tariff speeches: but representing a dis
trict in that great section OF the coun-
try about which so much has recently
been said, nay constituents entertaining
some views not n entire accord with aIl
that has been said. sitting here. not in
a Democratic caucus or IN a Democratic
convention. but under my oath as q Rep
resentative IN the Congress of the United
States. I propose. II am enabled so TO
do. 10 represent the views OF my con-
stituency IN any vote that I may cast in
this House OF Representatives.
7 am rot q free trader in auy sense Of
that term, and as I declared upon this
floor more than two years ago. whenever
the Democratic party declares for free
trade I shall sever my connection with Il
the next day
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
Ocean sfenmahina

New York April 5.-AuiVed out. Kaiser william
der Cross al CheTbourg; Chicago at HGFre; Ham
burg at Naples.
Sailed from foreign ports: Grant, from South
ar M
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
CROKER SEES TAFT,
BALKS AT POLITICS
Former Tammany Chieftain
a White House Visitor.
OPPOSES REVISION OF TARIFF

Declares 1t Means Merely the TAX
ing Away Of Money from One Man
to Discuss the New York Mayor
atty OutIOOk-Bryan's Chances.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
Within Few DAYS

large number Of pianos viii
be returned to Our wareroonls
from regular patrons who have
rented them during the social
season. We are already crowd
ed with both new and second
hand pianos, and we viii have
great difficulty in placing these
instruments to advantage. All
Of the pianos were either brand
new or in excellent order when
delivered last fall, so if you Sc
cure one Of them you may be
assured of an artistic article.
OF course, we cannot expect
full value now, and a bargain"
will be offered upon each piano
while the stock lasts.
The makers include Weber,
Steck, Estey, Ivers & Pond,
Decker Bros, Chickering, Vose,
Howard, Lester, Ludwig, Fis-
cher, and many others.
The Prices viii Range From
$50 to $500.
The terms 10 suit you.
All of the above are uprights,
bit we have several square Pia-
nos at SIS to SIS.
A few good organs from $40
up.
In this lot are also a few beau
tiful Pianolas and Pianola-Pia-
nos at reduced rates.
This sale lasts only a few days.
n. B.-There are no cheap
stencil new pianos in this lot
marked down from 5000 to
sag.
Sanders & StaYman Co.,
Weber PianOla-Piano EarerOoms,
1927 F Street Northwest.
PERCY S. FOSTER, Manager.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
TIRED OF BRYANIOM
Mr.. Clark, of Florida, Stirs
House in Speech.
WILL VOTE FOR PAYNE BILL

Declares His Constituents Demand
Protection for Sea Island Cotton.
Says He Is Not I'm Line with the
'EPODuIistic Element of the Party.
Cheered by Republicans.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

TOday-High tide. $50 q m and s:5 D. n. low
tide. 2;4i g. m and Sd8 .. n
To-Eo-roE-High tide e12 4. N. and s:s2 D m /;
low tide. 3:l2 O. N. and 3:S8 ?. N.
Condition OF the NRter.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
HArpes Feuy. ". Va. April 5.-B0h rivers clear
today.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

SNAatAAS d4iO lL46y LLieu DcBtt4 a cOnNerSd-
ton that lasted for more than twenty
minutes. the import Of which is said 70
have related TO go!T. horses, and outdoor
sports.
Opposes Tariff Revision.
Although he said he was through with
politics. the former ''ehieftaIn' said he
does think the tariff revision plan Of the
Republican party Is mistake.
''All that tariff revision means is the
taking OF money from one man and Civ
Ing II 20 another" added Mr.. Croker. at
the Willard last night. We have en-
joyed tranquility and prosperity under
the terms OF the Dingley tariff, and this
change VIII mean unrest and discomfort.
1t IS not sensible to overturn the present
conditions"
Questioned about his impressions con-
corning Mr.. Taft. the retired leader re-
Piled that he thought the present incum-
bent OF the White House "a great man
and a good fellow"
Mr.. Croker reached washington from
Palm Beach yesterday afternoon and
spent a few hours automobiling about the
city. He looks IN fine fettle and was
complimented upon his healthy appear
ance by the former henchmen who called
70 see him.
The expression OF amusement that
spread over his face when asked about
the mayoralty contest IN New York next
fall suddenly changed into silent CULLEN
ness Il have nothing whatever 70 say
about that matter" he said
What do you think OF william J.
Bryan's chances for I9l2?' the chieftain
vas asked.
Again scarcely perceptible smile Of
sec ming amusement overspread the tiger
ike cOuntenance OF the man who Is
known for his political acumen the world
over. This expression seemed TO serve as
answer FOR questions Of a political nature.
Mr. Croker said he came here because
Of the balrny atmosphere.
Washington" he inquired medita-
lively. "Oh. the town hasn't changed very
much. A few new Whitewashed buildings
have gone Up. 7 see. That makes II lool,
somewhat better. When was I here Iastg
Let's see. I haven't been here since
Cleveiand's administration, and that must
be fifteen years ago.
Not MeddIinE in Politics.
Tn not meddling IN poHacs. Why
should I? A word from me about Il
would give the people the impression,
that intend TO take q hand IN a. II
you viii look over my record from the
time came TO this country on this TIN
10 the present. you viii find have care
fully kept away from all interference IN
politics.
I'm going to leave Washington on
Wednesday. I had TO leave Palm Beach
because It was too hot there, and I don't
care to go straight TO New York, be-
cause it Is too cold there. So 7 broke
the Jump by coming here to Washing
ton.
'All my horses on the other side are
doing fine. I an sorry 20 see that racing
is on the decline in this country. It is
due 10 the fact that Letting has been
eliminated, and the present situation sim
ply shows that the sport cannot exist
without betting. That racing VIII be re-
stored 70 its former estate do not doubt.
You cannot deprive the public Of such a
splendid recreation as he race track
without a sharp reaction"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

Temperatures IN Other cities. togsther With tia
amount o' ninfAll. for the twelve hours ended ar &
p n yesterday. arc as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

Richard Croker. OF New York and the
Lakes OF Killarney came 10 Washington
yesterday TO meet President Taft ana 20
renew old acquaintance with members
Of Congress.
Positively mum on politics. national
State. or local. the former leader Of Tam
many declined TO discuss anything that
related to his former control OF Democ-
racy's destinies IN New York He had
never seen President Taft before. and his
greeting was:
Mr.. President. you look just like your
pictures"
The Chief Executive replied IN the same
strain, and they then began a converse
ton that lasted for more than twenty
minutes. the import Of which is said 20
have related TO go!I. horses, and outdoor
sports
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06
Prodded by Randall.

BY this time the Republicans began 10
take an interest IN the proceedings. and
cheered and applauded Mr.. Clark Mr..
Randell, OF Texas, wanted to know II Mr..
Clark also opposed the doctrine OF pro
lection.
The Democratic party" Sfr. Clark ex-
planned. has declared for a tariff for
revenue only. Il has declared for tariff
FOR revenue. with incidental protection.
IN the platform OF 1SSS the Democrats
stood for q tariff for revenue that would
take care of the industries In this coun-
try, az least 20 the extent OF the differ
encs IN the cost OF labor abroad and IN
this country. and I stand for that
7 VIII tell you what I said 20 my people
and what they said 20 me-" re continued.
As long as a protective tariff system
prevails IN this country, as long es the
articles We have TO buy are taxed, as
long as my people have 20 bear the bur
dens Of II, they say they ought at least
70 have a division OF the benefits That
Is where I stand. You may call Il
'sWag II you please, but represent an
intelligent and patriotic constituency. as
does the gentleman from Texas"
Mr.. RandeH persisted IN his questions.
and asked Mr.. Clark whether he favored
protectiOnism.
I am absolutely IN line with the Demo-
cratic platform; that I have quoted.
Mr.. Clark retorted. and 7 am not in line
with the Populstic element that has con
troIled Il recently"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-06

This remark threw the House IN an
uproar and the Republicans wildly cheer
ed Mr. Clark Representative RandeIl,
who was a little nettled by Mr.. Clark s
sharp retort. asked whether Mr.. Clark
regarded that as a proper and fair an
swer to hrs question.
Il viii tell the gentleman exactly what
meant the country to understand" Mr.
Clark continued, that we DO not intend.
so far as am concerned and the people
Z represent. TO follow your Nebraskan
POpulistic leader any more. think the
Southern Democracy never made q great
er mistake IN its life than when Il turned
its back on ms Democratic friends IN the
East, whom il has driven from the party
and tied up with Populism out in Ne
braska-"
"Is the gentleman" Mr.. Rsnden IN
Quired, "a Cleveland Democrat on the
tariff, and does he stand on the doctrine
OF free raw nsaterials7''
'T am just a plain old-fash!oned Demo
crat," Mr.. Clark retorted. and when you
all get back there you viii be better OF.
I have followed Bryan three times and
I am awfully tired"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-14
PREACHERS IN POLITICS.

The following was clipped from the
dearly beloved Inter-Mountain Repub-
llcan before it turned turtle:
why not? A preacher should be
as well equipped to advise people
as IS anyone else. They certainly
have as much time as have lawyers,
OF doctors. or merchants. They are
as good citizens. Judged by their con-
duct They certainly have as hlgn
ideals for earthly life as other men
have. Why shouldn't they have polit-
ical opinions? Why shouldn't thcy
have Views on public affairs? Why
shouldn't they express themselves. II
they want to2
The notion that preacher Is some
thing removed. tnat he belongs to a
sphere totally disassociated with the
world and It's affairs, that he is not
to care what goes on In his city or
his state or his nation. is not reason
able, The measure OF his manhood
Will be the measure OF his value as a
part OF the community. And II he
has nothing but heaven to talk about
he Will not help much in the place
where his hearers largely live-on
earth
We do not mean that preacher
should organize his church as body
for or against any political measure.
any measure proposed for civil govern
ment, and throw his church on one
side, compelling his followers, be-
cause of their church relation. to suS-
tain him He should not require of
them a church allegiance superior TO
every other. II he can not convince
them. II he can not reach their reason,
he should not try to control them
preachers should be as good citi-
zens as any other mon. They should
be able to be citizens without being
bigots; to lead men and women TO
right life without threatening them
with the disfayor OF the Almighty in
governmental action They should oe
big enough to use their abilities with
out denying the same liberty to other
preachers
This does not mean priesthood con-
troll, the domination OF any church
or the awful malediction OF the prcl
ate upon the communlcant who
doesn't see things just as the prelate
secs them, 1t simply means that n
man should not cease to be a citizen
when he gets into the pulpit, Maybe
his position Is a little difficult. HIt