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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11
CITY AWAITS TAFT
WITH OPEN GATES
New Orleans Is Prepared to
Honor Next President.
PASSES THROUGH BIG STORM
Cruiser Bearing Presidential Party
Drops Anchor on south Pass of
MississipDi-Big Banquet Is Ar
ranged for Tomorrow NiEhf-LIst
of Guests VIII Reach LOCO Mark.

New Orleans, Feb. 1o-Ths cruisers
North Carolina and Montana, bearing
President-elect Taft. Col Goethals. and
party. dropped anchor OF South Pass a
few minutes after { O'Clock tonight.
The party VIII be transferred 20 the
lighthouse tender Magnolia at o'clock
tomorrow morning, and from that vessel
viii be taken to the scout cruiser Biz
mingham and proceed up the river 10
New Orleans. arriving of the head Of
Canal street about O'Clock In the after
noon.
Advices from the war ships indicate
that they went through pretty severe
storm yesterday, but both vessels rode
il splendhzly and without much discOm-
fort to the guests. The first message
from the North Carolina was at 3
O'Clock this morning, when she vas 81
miles out. and stated that she would
reach the bar at 70 o'clock tonight.
Throughout the day the cruiser Birming-
ham kept in touch with the North Caro-
lins. and the wireless operators on both
ships and at the naval station were kept
pretty busy all day snd far into the
night
Two Bushels OF Mall.
The discovery Of Senator Knoxs in
eligibility for the Cabinet is probably one
of the reasons why two busheI baskets
full of kilograms were received here to-
doy by the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies for Mr.. Taft. Act
/ ing on orders from Washington, a large
number Of these kilograms were taken
over to the naval station this afternoon,
where they were transmitted to Dir. Taft
by wireless.
Another unexpected Development Is the
fact that Frank H Hitchcock. prospective
Postmaster General in Mr.. Tafrs Cabinet
is 20 arrive tomorrow morning, accom-
panied by A. P Upham. Mr.. Hitchcock
is probably coming to consult his chief
in regard 10 the latest Cabinet develop
ment He viii attend the banquet Fri
day night. and accompany Mr.. TAFT wher
he goes East Saturday morning.
All the arrangements for the reception
of Mr.. Taft have been perfected A
synopsis OF this programme was sent to
Mr.. Taft By wireless FOR his approval
and his reply was that ne was in the
hands Of the committee.
Big Reception Planned.
Immediately on arriving there VIII be 9
parade through the principal streets tc
the city hall, where Mayor Behrmar
VIII extend the Official welcome, and Mr.
Taft viii make a short public address
He win then be driven 70 his hotel whers
he viii remain quietly untiI 2 o'clock
when he and Mrs. Taft and the entire
party win be taken to the carnival bal
of the Elves OF oberon.
Friday night the banquet will take
place, so prominent citizens. including
aThe American Idea,r Matinee To-day
1 Az The Columbia The9fcr 5tr 70 81 81
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11

The understanding Is pretty general
among public men in a position to know
that Jacob McCavock Dickinson, OF Ten
nessee. who used 10 be q Democrat. and
who served in the Confederate army. viii
become Secretary OF War IN the Cabinet
OF President Taft
Mr. Dickinson maintains his legal resi-
dence at Nashville and owns the famous
Belle Mead stock farm. near that city.
but spends z great deal OF time IN Chi
cago in pursuance Of his duties as gen
eraI counsel OF the Illinois Central Rail
road.
He is distinguished IN the legal pro-
fession, and two years ago he was elected
president of the American Bar AssOcia-
ton TO succeed Alton B. Parker.
Born in Mississippi.
Mr.. Dickinson was, bern in Columbus,
Miss. At fourteen years OF ace he en-
listed in the Confederate army. Since
the war most Of his life has been spent
in Tennessee. He was graduated from
the University OF Nashville and studied
law at Columbia College. New York; IN
Paris. and Al the University OF Leipzig
His father was member OF the Seces-
sion Convention in Delaware. He is de-
scribed as a Cleveland Democrat, who
supported and voted for Mr. Taft
BY special permission he served OF
more than one occasion on the Supreme
bench OF Tennessee IN President Cleve-
lands second administration he was As
sistant Attorney General Of the United
States. In 1873 he appeared as eounse
for the United States before the Alasks
/ boundary triounaI IN London. and va:
paid a high tribute by Baron Aiverson
/ the Lord Chief Justice OF England, um
pire OF the tribunal The United State:
won the case
Mr. Dickinson has been a legal repre-
sentative OF the Illinois Central Rail
road for ten years. The change in ths
/ control OF the road from StuyTessn
Fish to f. Il Hartman did not affect hi:
standing with the company.
| Gen Luke E. Wright. whom Mr. Dick
! inson IS expected 70 succeed as Secretary
OF War. Is a Southern Democrat. alsC
who fought in the Confederate army, and
who lives in Tennessee
On account Of the close personal reia-
( tionship between Mr.. Taft and Gen
Z NIlEELs u NdS SAPEoScQ Gcl- %hIAStll
would remain as Secretary Of War ir
8Ir. Tafts Cabinet. They served together
on the Philippine commission, and Mr
} Taft was credited with having induced
President Roosevelt TO appoint Gen
Z Wright to a cabinet position.
Wilson to Keep Place.
It seems to be settled that James VII
son, Of Iowa. viii retain the Office O,
Secretary of Agriculture. fer a time al
/ least, under the Taft administration. Mr.
Taft had intended to appoint a new Sec
retary Of Agriculture, and looked around
/ for the right man It is row declared
1 that Mr.. Wilson, who began his service
I in this Office twelve years ago, viii b
continued indefinitely
! Accepting the understanding that Mr.
/ Dickinson and Mr.. Wilson viii be in tn.
Taft Cabinet. only one vacancy remain.
\ 10 be filed This is the Office Of Secre
tary Of the Treasury. While nobody ap
pears to have any definite knowledge OF
/ the subject. most OF the amateur Cabi
net makers believe tbs Treasury port
/ folio viii be offered to ex-Gov. Myron 7
I Herrick, OF Ohio.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11
ASSEMBLY, KILLS
ANTI-JAPAN BILL
California Legislature Yields
to President Roosevelt.
WILD STORM OF DEBATE
Separate School Law Is Defeated
by Only Four Votes.

President Sends kilograms Consraf-
uIatinE GOV. GsIlett and Speaker
stsntOn-Author of Measure Fights
10 the LaSt-Biu Is Reconsidered
Because Its Passage Would Arouse
Prejudice Against the state.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11
GLASS REPLIES TO CANNON.
Representative in Congress Denies
Attempting to Dictate.

Representative Carter Glass. Of yir-
ginis, Statewide prohibitionist, last night
Issued a warm statement criticising Rev
James Cannon. IT., recognized anti-sa-
loon leader Of virginia. Mf. Glass takes
exception 10 the statement accredited Is
DIT. Cannon in the anti-saloon convention,
which is ''Dr. Cannon did not fail to pay
his respects TO Carter Glass, foy, with
out calling Glass names. he (Cannon) de-
clared the league would not be dictated
10 by politicians who had lately taken an
interest IN the work.
5fr. Glass comment, in part, IS: I
have not sought 70 dictate 70 the Anti
Saloon League, directly OF indirectly, nor
ever cared to- I had no reason TO suspect
that declaration from me in favor Of
driving the open saloon from Virginia
would prove especially obnoxious TO Dr.
Cannon or It could be regarded by him
OF any political Protege Of his IS an IL
vasiOu OF their right to mono7oiize hos
tility 70 the liquor traffic"
Homegrown FiOIetx as Valentines.
~ -r---- 80
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11
PROHIBITI0NL LOSES
IN BITTER FIGHT
Anti-SalOOn League Comes
Out for Local Option.
STORMY SESSION Is HELD
Statewide Enactment Has Few
Advocates at Norfolk.

TaIk Is Heard that League and City
saloon Interests Now Stand on
Common Ground-State Senator
TbOmas Leaves Platform in Anger.
Friends OF Judge Mann Victorious.
Clears GubernatoriaI Situation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-11

Homegrown FiOIets as Valentines.
Blsckistones vioiets are choice. 18th & Il.
Enough Inaugural Lumber Tor whole city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
new FRENCH TRIAL METHODS
AMERICAN CRITICISM OF PRO
CEDURE Needed.
Ministry Decides to Take From
Judge Duties of Prosecutor in
Criminal Cases.

PARIS, November 1O.-At the conclusion
of the Steinheil case Minister Of Justice
Barthou will propose certain changes OF
procedure in the trial courts Of France.
This decision of the minister. made
known today, was Influenced largely by
the criticism expressed in the United
States and England of the methods now
in vogue, through the operation of which
the presiding Judge appears I'm the role
of prosecutor.
, NJ. Barthou has been much impress sed
by this foreign comment. He plans &c
take from the president of the court the
function of 'interrogatoire' and confide
to the public prosecutor and the counsel
for the defense the task of examining the
strict the prerogatives of the judge to a
practice more in keeping with that of the
courts of AnglO-Saxon countries
1t Is unlikely. however, that any effort
will be made to abolish the general
method of court procedure in all Latin
countries through which the examining
magistrate, i'm an exhaustive preliminary
investigation. collects testimony often not
strictly admissible under Anglo-SaxOn
rules OF evidence, upon which the state
establishes its case against the accused.
1t is the belief Of many American law
yers here that I'm civil cases, which are
not tried before a jury. the French sys-
tenn permitting the Introduction of indi-
rect evidence, and even the opinion of
witnesses, frequently enables the Judge
TO arrive at a conclusion more certainly
just than does the practice of similar
courts In the United States and England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
DOGS FIX CRIME UPON NEGRO
ASSAULT SUSPECT IN DANGER
OF LYNCHING.
Trailed by Three Packs of Hounds
From Scene Of Girls Murder to
His Cell in Prison.

CAIRO, ILL., November 10.-EXcitement
over the murder of Miss Annie Pelley.
whose body was found in an alley here
yesterday. is at fever heat.
The best citizens of the city are arous.
ed by the developments since midnight.
There is open talk of lynching Will
James, one of the negro suspects held
i'm the city Jail in connection with the
crime.
Feeling against James is the outcome
of a half dozen tests by bloodhoundf
made before daylight and after the
crowds which had collected about the
scene of the crime and the jail had been
dispersed.
Dogs from Harrisburg. H.; Wickliffe,
Ky. and Charleston, Mo-, were used. The
final test came with the Illinois dogs
They followed the same route as the
Kentucky and Missouri dogs, and wouno
up at the cottage at 251J Poplar street.
where ''Lovey Green. the arrested
negress. lives, and where James acknOwl-
edged having visited on the night of the
murder. From the cottage the dogs fol-
lowed the scent to the ice factory. where
James worked and from there to the
restaurant, where he met Mrs. Green the
night before last.
The dogs were then given the trail al
2cth and Commercial streets, where
James was arrested yesterday. They
rushed over the route by which the negro
was taken to Jail and yelped at his cell
door until driven of.
Twice last night the police were called
upon to dispense the crowds that gathered
threateningly about the city jail. In each
instance the orders OF the police to
move on were obeyed, although grudg
ingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
STRONG HINT OF COMPETITION
FIVE-CENT THEATERS AND
SALOONS Ar VARIANCE.
Statement Made at Hearing Today
Upon Application Of Moving
Picture Show.

That there is competition between
the five-cent theaters and the saloons
Of Washington was limited at strongly
today at a hearing before the Commits
sioners on the application for a license
for moving picture show at 1123 10th
street northwest. III. w. Schon, on be-
half of the theater, declared that he
had heard that the saloon proprietors
are feeling the loss of dimes and nick
els that used to be spent I'm their
places. but which money now. he said.
is going into the cash registers OF the
moving picture shows.
Il would not be surprised if the oppo-
sition to this theater was backed by
some liquor interest" he added.
There was nothing i'm the testimony.
however, to indicate that the saloon in.
terests were opposing the theater. The
question of a license will be decided
later by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
OLD LAW FAvoRs BECKER.
Verdict for Man Who Held Joint
Interest in Fund Involved.

Justice Stafford today directed a YER
dict In favor of Heinrich Becker, who
has been on trial for several days in
Criminal Court No. >. charged with en-
bezzlement.
Justice Stafford held that the evidence
showed Becker had such a joint inter-
est in the fund involved that he could
not embezzle it, Becker represented
certain next of kin Of Maria Gockeler.
to whom was payable the fund in ques-
ton, out of which he was to receive,
disburse and pay himself a reasonable
fee.
Complaint was made by some per-
sons claiming to be entitled to a portion
of the fund. and Becker was indicted.
The government failed to make out its
case in the courts view of the law, and
Becker was acquitted without being
called on to make a defense.
He was represented by Attorney
Henry III. Classic and the prosecution
was conducted by United States Attor-
ney Baker and Special Assistant United
States Attorney Adkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
AUTO DRIVER MAD, PERHAPS
GUIDED TO FATAL PLUNGE BY
POSSIBLE LUNACY.
Chauffeur Camp Drowned With
Jaws Set in Expression That
Gives Birth to Theory.

CHICAGO. November 1e.-Peculiar cir
cumstances brought to light in connection
with the fatal plunge of the taxicab into
the Chicago river last Sunday night gave
rise today to theory that the reckless
driving of the cha uffeur. Ernest Camp
whose body was recovered yesterday, was
due possibly to mental arrangement.
Persons who hold this idea point to the
rigidity with which Camps jaws were
set when the body was examined at the
undertaking rooms. Whether the locked
jaws are the ordinary rigor mortis which
follows death or an evidence If tempo.
rary paralysis is discussed by sensation
seekers.
In further support of their belief they
cite recent peculiar actions attributed t.
Camp by his acquainta noes. and the fac,
that Camps father is an inmate of an
asylum.
FirebOat crews today continued the
work of dragging the Chicago river fol
the bodies of the other occupants of the
taXicab.
The prolonged absence of Max Cohen
and his fiancee, Beatrice Shapiro be.
lieved to have been passengers i'm the
ill-fated vehicle. caused their friends to
all but abandon the hope that they had
escaped death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10

William Arnold Shanklin, Ii. D.. l.. II.
D.. will be installed as president OF
Wesleyan University at MiddletoU'n,
Conn, Friday. Extraordinary prepare
lions are being made for the event, which
will be made even more notable by the
presence of President Taft. who intends
to leave Washington for Middletown to-
morrow evening.
The civic parade i'm honor of the in
stallation will be more than a mile i'm
length, and it is promised that this
demonstration will be the most spec
tacular in the history OF the old city.
feature of the city's decorations is the
great archway of electric lights. under
which the parade will pass, and under
which President Taft will he escorted
after his entrance into the city.
DR.. Shanklin's first acquaintance with
President Taft began at Minneapolis
at function at which the President
delivered an address. The acquaintance
later became a friendship, and when
DIR. Shanklin's election as president IT
the university was announced Prest-
dent Taft wrote a letter Of congratu-
lation and promised to help install
him."
Several Washington boys. graduates
of the high schools, are now under
graduates at Wesleyan, and there are
a great many Wesleyan men i'm the
professions and i'm business here.
DIR, Shanklin was born at Carrolton,
Mo-. April IL, 1864. He prepared I'm his
native state for Hamilton College, where
he took his bachelors degree i'm 1852. Al
college he was fraternity mate and
close friend of Vice President Sherman.
Later he entered the ministry and re-
ceived his degree of S. T. b. from the
Carrot Biblical Institute in 1891. His
alma mater conferred the masters degree
on him four years later Since then the
University of Washington has given him
the degree OF doctor of divinity. Bake
University the degree Of doctor OF laws
and he has also received tn edeeree o
doctor of humane letters.
In the middle west he quickly Won II
reputation, for high scholarship and eN-
ecutive ability. After holding several i'm
portant pastorates he accepted the pres
dency of Upper Iowa University. I'm four
wears he doubled its endowment, remod-
eled several of the college buildings and
greatly increased the enrolment of the
students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
FOR BRIDGE OVER ROCK CREEK
MADE TO DIS
TRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Citizens Urge the Opening Of g
Street East of 26th Street
Northwest.

The opening of Q street east of 18th
street. with the suggestion Of a bridge
across Rock creek on the line Of q
street. was urged upon the Commission
ers at their regular Wednesday AT
home this morning by Thomas Hyde
and William y. Gordon. The Commits
sioners formerly doubted the practical
bility of doing the work because an old
colonial mansion stands in the proposed
street line. The speakers at the public
hearing this morning declared that this
mansion would be moved and the street
could be put through with little expense
to the District, IL the extension was de-
termined upon by the Commissioners.
II wish you would file some papers here
showing that the street can be extended
with little or no expense to the Dis
trict" at once declared Acting Engineer
Commissioner Kelly.
THAT Is an excellent suggestion" re-
marked Commissioner mcfarland. II
am in hearty sympathy with the project"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
HELENA JOINS MOTHERS.
Queen Of Italy BECOMES Member of
International congress.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., November 10.
Queen Helena of Italy is to become a
member Of the International Congress of
Mothers. according to letters received
from the Italian embassy at Washington
by the board Of managers Of the National
Congress Of Mothers at their session here
today.
In expressing her desire to join in the
work for the welfare Of children Of the
world Queen Helena declared her inten-
ton of sending a special envoy to the
meeting of the organized mothers Of the
land to be held at Denver next year.
1t Is expected that other European
sovereigns will follow the example of
Queen Helena.
Invitations have been received from
Denver and Asheville, n. c., to hold
future meetings Of the organiza tons in
those cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
BAY STATE OIGNI1ARIES HERE
SPEND THE DAY SIGHTSEEING
IN CARRIAGES AND AUTOS.
Delegation Headed by Gov. Draper
En- Route to Baton Rouge to
Dedicate Monument.

The culture of Boston is largely repre-
sented in this city today. A party OF dis.
tinguished people from the Hub reached
Washington this morning on the Federal
express. There are many soldiers and
sailors of the civil war in the delegation
The Bostonese are auartered at Opngres.
Hall Hotel.
The delegation is en- route to Baton
Rouge. La, to dedicate shaft in the
national cemetery there to the Massachu.
setts soldiers who lost their lives in the
battles and skirmishes between the
Union and Confederate forces in the De
partment Of the Gulf in the civil war.
The party is headed by Eben s. Draper
Governor Of the Bay state. The member:
are today sightseeing in carriages ant
autos. They will leave here on the
southern railway at 1910 O'Clock tonight
on their way to louisiana
Shaft to Massachusetts, Soldiers.
The shaft to be dedicated at Bator
Rouge is described as artistic. The In
scription gives the names OF twelv'
Massachusetts infantry regiments and
seven light batteries that served in tn,
Department of the Gulf.
In the delegation besides Gov. Draper
are Brig. Gen. William H. Brigham. Mai
Philip s. Sears. Samuel Cole and Walter
s. Glidden. representing the executive
council Of Boston: Allen T. Treadway
president OF the state senate: JOSEPH
Walker. speaker of the Massachusetts
house of representatives: James W. Kim
ball, clerk OF the house and the follow
ing members of the monument commits
sion: Gen. Charles H. Taylor. Col. Eber
p. Stanwood and David r. Remington.
Commander Edwin H. Holbrook of the
Department of the Potomac, G. A. r..
who is a native of Massachusetts,. with
his staff and Col. John McElroy. past
Junior vice commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, will meet
at Z O'Clock this evening at the hall of
Kit Carson Post, No. =. in the Grand
Army building, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue.
Accompanied by the members Of the post
the party will proceed to Congress Hall
and pay their respects to Gov. Draper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
SUES FOR DEAD w1FE's RING.
Memento Claimed by Husband and
His Brother-in-Law.

Suit to recover possession of his dead
wife's diamond ring, valued at 5000. was
filed today by William J. Dwyer against
his brother-in-law. Parke Herold. The
court is also asked to restrain Mr.. Herold
from disposing of the ring. which. it is
claimed. the brother took into his keep
ing following the death of his sister last
September
Mr.. Herold. 1t is stated. claims he had
an agreement with his sister which re-
posed in each the right to the other's
diamond rings in case of the other
death.
Mrs. Dwyer left q paper writing by
which. 1t is stated, the ring was left
to her husband. The will was not prop
erly witnessed and could not be adj
mitted to probate. Mr.. Dwyer was APP
pointed administrator, and when he de-
manded the ring from the brother in la w
was met with a claim under the alleged
agreement.
Mr.. Dwyer tells the court that the per-
sonal and sentimental value Of the ring
to him exceeds its monetary worth. At
torneys keppler Merillat represent the
husband.
The court signed an order directing that
the ring be placed in the keeping of the
clerk pending the litigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10
FOURTEEN KILLED IN CRASH
TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE WITH
FATAL EFFECT.
Passenger Coach In Vancouver Hit
and Demolished by Load Of
Lumber on Freight.

VANCOUVER. B. c., November 10-A
runaway car crashed into crowded pas
senger car on the British Columbia Elec-
trio Railway Company's interurban line
today. Fourteen persons were killed. in
GLIDING the motorman and conductor of
the freight car. The passengers were
mostly workingmen, bound for New West
minister. Seven were injured, two persons
perhaps fatally.
Are Killed or Injured.
Virtually every person in the passenger
car was killed or injured
The passenger car left the Vancouver
station just behind an electric freight
train containing a fat car laden with
heavy timbers.
Three miles out. at the head of a grade,
the coupling of the lumber car broke, and
1t started back toward the city. The pas
senger car. quarter of a mile behind,
was just leaving Lakeview station, a
short distance beyond the city limits.
When the runaway lumber car dashed
into view its speed must have been ire
mendous. for Motorman Thoburn had not
time to move. When the impact occurred
the heavy timbers Of the fiat car slid for
ward and ripped the passenger car level
with the floor. Not a silver was left
standing of the passenger car.