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The Washington times., 1909-03-27
PRINCE DOMINATED
BY SERVIAN JINGOES
Younger Party Blamed for
Withdrawal of His
Remuneration.

VIENNA, March 27.-The popularity
Of Crown Prince George among the
5ingoes Of Servia IS responsible for the
withdrawal Of his letter renouncing his
rights 10 the Servian throne, in the
opinion Of Austrian diplomats today
King Peter would gladly have accepted,
they say, and have named his SOL, Al
exander. as the heir, had he dared to
invite the enmity Of the war party and
the younger element Of the Servia peo-
pie who are loyal to the crown prince.
No official statement Regarding
Georges withdrawal Of his letter has
yet been n ade. but it is known abso-
lutely that sIch action has been taken
The decision came after a long confer
ence between him and the King last
night.
The supporters Of the King are deeply
disappointed at the ipected develop
ment and dark hints4 > heard in Bel
grade that another way viii be found
to rid the country Of the degenerate
prince. His accession 10 the throne,
which IS imminent as a result Of the
unsettled condition of affairs, would un-
doubtedly plunge SeTvia into civil war
and for this reason his enemies are de-
termined to get rid OF him,
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
TAFT SHOWS SHERMAN
HOW GOLF IS PLAYED
President / axes Vice President to Chevy Chase Links
for Afternoon Of Pleaswe-Gener Clarkson and
Captain Butts IN the Party.

The President and Vice President OF
the United States are having a match
game Of golf this afternoon on the
links Of the Chevy Chase Country Club.
This is Mr.. Taft's first game since
March f.
At 2:15 O'Clock, attired in the peculiar
raiment known as golf tOgs.' the two
left the White House in the President 5
automobile, and made a quick run 20
the links. They We're accompanied by
Gen. Clarence r. Edwards and Capt
Archie Butt, who are making up the
foursome, but the real contest is on the
scores Of the President and the Vice
President.
Mr.. Sherman admits very candidly
that he is a dub at the game, but 'e
POINTS out with pride that occasionally
he has a streak Of luck and comes out
with a good score. The President, who
has played the game whenever oppOr-
tuldty offered for the past nine years, IS
a good player, aT:d, if there could he
betting on such an event, the odds
you'd make Mr.. Taft the favorite in
the contest.
Ever since the Inauguration, the
friends Of Mr. Taft have felt that he
was not getting enough exercise, but
it now seems that he VIII get more Of
it. The rush of callers AT the White
House offices Is not as heavy as it was,
ano there viii be time for golf Hither-
TO, ais only outdoor diversion has been
occasional horsebseA rides.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

ductiOn Of gas in the District, as well as
problems connected with the purity and
candlepOWer furnished II will also con-
slider and report TO the full committee
on all gas legislation which was pending
in Congress at the time OF adjournment
March /.
While the exact day on which the first
hearing Of the committee will be held
has not been decided, il is thought that
II viii take place some time next week.
Officials OF the gag companies, expert
consulting engineers, consumers, and in
short, every person, who knows any
thing about the gas situation, will be
given an opportunity to testify. The en-
4 tire proceedings viii be typewritten and
| IN all probability sent 20 Congress for
ist consideration at the next session. II
is not expected that the hearings win
be concluded before the latter part of
| October.
The members composing the subcom-
mittee on public utilities, which IS to
conduct the hearings, are the 70 lowing,
Walter G. BalderstOn, en- iirman;
Jackson H. RalstOn, William H. levin
| Leo =. Harlow, Oliver S. Metzerott
Charles w. Darr. Joseph ID. Sullivan
/ James A ToOmey. James w. Beller
| George +. Walker, Edgar D. shaw
Benjamin +. Barnes. Samuel 5. Shedd
/ r. Harrison Johnson, +. " Bolgiano
| Ernest II. Daniel, Ray h. Aiddaugh
! and Charles w. Clagett.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
GAS PROBE PLANNED
BY COMMERCE BODY
Chamber viii Inaugurate Comprehensive Investigation
of Question, and Chance Will Be Given Citi-
zens to Testify at Hearings,

The Chamber Of Commerce is to be
esn next week the most exhaustive
examination into the ''gas question"
ever conducted in the District Of Co
lumbia. The investigation viii ex-
tend through a period Of seven months
in which thousands OF pages Of type
written testimony Will be taken. Wal
ter c. BaIderston is chairman Of the
committee which is 10 conduct the
hearings.
When questions relating to the gas
furnished IN the District came up in
the chamber February %. IT was de-
cided to refer the entire matter TO
the committee on law and Legislation,
with instructions that it employ a
stenographer and make a thorough In
vestigation. The committee was CIV
Ell until November / 10 make a report
TO the full chamber.
It was decided today 70 begin the in
vestication at once, when Chairman Sin
clair. Of the Law and Legislation Com
mittec. referred the question TO the sub
committee Of that body on public utii-
ties. This subcommittee will make an
examination into the feature OF the re-
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
MRS. LOR|LLARD
IS LAID TO REST
Last Veil Over Tragedy
Drawn at Family Home
stead in New York.

The last veil was drawn over he
tragedy OF Ms. Pierre LoriIlard, jr,
who killed herself Wednesday night or
home. 20S0 HuIyer place, when her
body was laid 20 rest this afternoon
near the old EoriHard homestead at
n-the-Hudson, \. Y.
Accompanies by M. LorilIard and his
sons, Pierre and SriswUId, the body was
taken late yesterday afternoon, after
a brief funeral service, to Union Sta
ton. and there placed on board a train.
Many Of Mrs. Lorillard's friends in
this city, inc Iding several who attend
ed the dinner at the home OF Mrs. Mary
Scott Townsend Wednesday night, at
which Mrs. LOriilard was a guest, were
present at the services here. The Rev.
Roland Cotton Smith, pastor Of St
Johns Church, read the Episcopal
ritual. There was no other ceremony.
Following the service. the body, in
closed in a hernetieally sealed casket,
Vas carried to the station. and taken
to New York on the o'clock train. Mr..
Lcrillard and his two sons went by
the same train Many handsome floral
tributes were sent by old friends IN
this city.
Among those who attended the serv-
ices were Baron Moncheur, the Belgian
minister; Baroness Moncheur Mrs
ChaunCey Depew: Mrs. Meyer. wife Of
the Secretary &C the Navy, and the Hon.
Maudc Paunce e, daughter CT the for
mer British a JaSsadOr To the United
States.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Nothing definite was announced at
the White House today concerning the
rumOr that James T Williams, jr. will
be appointed a Civil Service COmrnfs-
siOner- SO persistent is the report. how
ever, that II IS generally credited. Mr.
Williams was private secretary to
Frank II. Hitchcock, chairman of the
the campaign and is slated for a good
Government job In support of the
TumOr Is the fact that Commissioner
Washburn, Of the Philippine Civil Ser
vice Commission. is reported as being
ready 10 resign his position. II this Is
true, one of the Civil Service Commis-
siOners may be transferred 10 Wash
burns place and Williams take the
vacancy thus created.
Justice Day, OF the United States Su-
preme Court, called on the President 10.
day and presented to him an invitation
TO attend the centennial celebration of
stark county, OHIO, which will be held
next September. Mr.. Taft said he would
certainly accept the invitation If he
could get away from his duties and
ether engagements long enough 10 do
50
From an authoritative source today
2@sles the information that the Presi-
cent does not intend 10 make any
changes in the personnel Of the Su-
Ie2'6mS Court Of the United States, as
none OF the justices have given any in
dlCGsiOn OF a desire 10 retire from the
bench. On the other hand, all Of them
seem satisfied with their jobs.
This puts an end 10 the talk OF Jus
for the time being the possibility OF
Luke r. Wright, former Secretary OF
War, being elevated TO the supreme
bench.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
RAKER RETICENT
ABOUT HIS PLANS
Refuses TO Discuss Contem-
plated Action Against
Railway Companies.

Whether the Department of Justice is
IN favor Of court proceedings being in
stituted against the local street rail-
way companies for alleged violations OF
regulations pertaining 10 traffic ana
other features will probably not be
known for several days. It is believed
that the department has forwarded 4
communication on the subject to District
Attorney Baker, although the latter
would give out no information today
regarding it.
When asked this morning about the
situation Attorney Baker said he could
not state whether he had received a
communication from the Department Of
Justice. No information would prob
ably be given out, he declared. until
after legal proceedings had been in
stituted- lie said no immediate action
would be taken
The reticence Of the District Attorney
TO make known his plans with respect
to a prosecution OF the railway com
panieS Is regarded in some quarters as
ment Of Justice may have advised
against the prosecution
At the meeting of the District Elec-
trio Railway Commission yesterday at
ternOOn. discussion was largely devoted
TO the subject CT tle delay in the in
the companies Only q short session
was held, when the members adjourned
and wenf 10 the office of the Interstate
COmmerN Commission The matter was
then take , with Commissioner Lane
regarding ielay in the prosecution
COmmissiO- Lane stated that he ex-
pected court oceedings would be COM
menced within short time
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
WEATHER REPORT

The disturbance that covered the
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys Friday morning now occupies
the Lake region, and a trough of low
barometer extends sOutheastWard over
the Rocky mountain districts.
Showers or snow durrfes have oc-
Cured from the Missouri valley over
the Lake region. and moderate TO heavy
rains are reported IN southern Califor-
MIA and Arizona; elsewhere the weather
has been generally fair
Temperature has risen in the middle
Eastern and Southern States. and has
fallen IN the Middle West and North
west
Cloudy and unsettled weather is indi-
Gated for the next thirty-siX hours for
the middle Eastern and Southeastern
States. In the upper Ohio valley and
the lower Lake region somWhat lower
temperature viii probably be attended
by showers or snow dIrries
The winds along the middle and south
Atlantic coasts Will be moderate south
crly; on the east Gulf coast moderate 70
brisk sJutherly.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have moderate southerly
winds and partly cloudy weather 10 the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
GLOVE TAX LAYS
BURDEN ON POOR
CALLS TARIFF BILL
UNJUST NEASURE

The pending tariff bill is as un-
fair to the working people of the
United States, I'm the opinion of
Representative Hitchcock of Ne
braska, rs the Dingley bill MIR.
Hitchcock sayss
"The Payne bill IL characterized
by the same vice which has made
the Dir gley bill OdiOus "a the
United States-it raises revenues
by taxing the necessities of life
and insures large profits to great
Industries by maintaining and In
creasing the cost Of living to the
American people As n result IL
Will intensity the struggle for ex-
istence among the Industrial classes
and others with small incomes just
as the DingIey bill has done. While
IL reduces many excessive duties
the reduction is so designed as not
materially to affect prices or give
relief. At the same time, however,
IL ViciousIy seIzes upon the neces-
saries of life and raises their prices
by taxing them
"COffcC is the most striking ex-
ampIe. All classes use IL. This
bill penalties the use of coffee and
of other necessary food articles and
in this respect, IL is worse than the
present law"
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Condemned Woman Gives
Up Hope and Calmly
Awaits Her Fate.
SEEKING TO SAVE
LIFE OF HUSBAND
Confession Exonerating Him Ex-
pected TO Be Made at
the Last.

AUBURN, N Y, March 27.--I will
Gle Ike a queen going to the high
court"
Mrs. Mary Farmer. who will die early
Monday in the electric chair to pay the
laws debt for the murder Of Mrs.
Brennan less than a year ago. made
this statement 70 Attorney wilcox to-
day.
Realizing that there is no longer the
slightest hope for a communication Of
her sentence, and that the death chair
has already been tested and found in
order, Mrs. Farmer is spending her
few remaining hours in perfect com
posure and heroic resignation TO her
fate, which hundreds Of letters,
petitions, and personal appeals to Gov
ernor Hughes failed to amel1orate.
Apparently there are two thoughts in
the woman's mind. Jim Farmer. her
husband. who IS under sentence TO fol-
low her TO the death chair, for COM
plicity in the Brennan murder, is her
first concern, and the second ie for
her beby of two years, for whom she
is now displaying a tenderness and
emotion never before in evidence.
May Exonerate Husband.
II is believed Mrs. Farmer will make
a confession exonerating her husband
for his part IN the murder TO such an
extent that executive clemency may
yet save him In the final Interview
between Mrs Farmer and Wilcox he
says she gave him TO understand that
heSore the march to the deethroom is
begun she viii tell the true story Of
the tragedy to either Warden Benham
or the Rev. j. J. Hickey, who has
been Mrs. Farmers spiritual adviser.
Father Hickey intimates that he Will
have a statement TO give out after the
electric current has done its deadly
work and that the etatement will show
that despite the heinous crime for
which she was convicted the spark OF
wonanhood was far from lOsx in Mrs
Farmer
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
MINE CONFERENCE
DATE NOT YET SET
Meeting Between Men and An
thracite Operators Early
Next Month.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 2.-President
Lewis. OF the United Mine Workers
Union. said today that no date has as
yet been set for a meeting between the
union Representatives and the anthra,-
cite operators 10 cOnCider the demands
which the miners formed at Scranton.
THE convention at Scranton" said
Lewis, adopted a policy strictly In ac-
cord with my ideas and suggestions. A
conference, II IS understood, viii be
held at Philadelphia early next month.
The date has not been arranged"
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
HOLLAND ANXIOUSLY
AWAITS THE STORK
Entire. Land En- Fete in An
ticipation of Heir to
the Throne.

AMSTERDAM, March H.-OfhciaI
bulletins issued by the court physicians
announce today that Queen WflheI-
mina's condition is highly satisfactory.
The entire country IS preparing 70 cele-
brate the birth of the heir, which is
momentarily expected.
Mounted couriars are held at the pal
ace ready to ride into the rural dis
trfots carrying the news Of the great
event Bellringers throughout the coun-
try are at their posts waiting for the
message that VIII give tongue TO their
brazen heralds. PlaDs are laid for flag
raising, illuminauons, fireworks, band
concerts, and tOrchnght professions.
The entire nation IS en- fete.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
COCKTAILS SAILS
FOR THE ISTHMUS

NEW YORK, March 27.-After having
come from Washington TO explain TO
special committee Of the New York
Chamber Of Commerce some questions
concerning the Panama canal, Colonel
GOethals, chief engineer Of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, sailed for Panama
at o'clock this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

everyday pair OF gloves, and some
times does without the ''best pair"
Gloves, however, are set down by the
Payne bin as a luxury. They are taxed
for revenue on that ground The Payne
bill has some 1dd notions Of what con-
stitute luxurie5.
The glove which is now taxed s1.75
per dozen ct the custom house-the
cheap glove Of the working girl and
the woman Of limited means-costs
about So per dozen in the country where
IL is made. Under the Dingley act the
importer paid a duty which figured out
Continued on Second Page.)
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
THREE MEET DEATH
IN BURNING HOUSE
Mother and Two Children Perish,
and Two Others Can
not Live.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, March 27.-Mrs.
Veronica Wochesfky and her daughters,
Mary, aged three, and Helen, twelve
years old, were burned TO death in d
fire which early today destroyed their
home at Greenwood, near here Two
other daughters were fatally injured.
Elizabeth, aged twelve, was thrown
from an upper window by her frantic
mother, and had her spine severely
injured and Julia, aged ten, was burn
ed. The dead were overcome by smoke
while trying TO make their escape
An exploding lamp caueSd the fire
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
ON FIRE AZ TIMES.

NEW YORK, March 27.-For the forty
second time the old building at &c Vesey
stree-a landmark on the famous old
lighthouse corner, Greenwich and Vesey
TOOK nFe and, as has been the case for
100 years, II escaped complete destruc-
ton The damage amounted TO 500.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
DIE
IN MINE ACCIDENT
Cable Breaks and the Cage Drops
More Than a Hun
dred Feet.

ZWICKAU, Germany, March 27.-
Twenty-four persons were killed today
and a score terribly injured in The
breaking Of a cable by which a cage
was being lowered into a coal mine
here. The cage dropped more than 90
feet. The mine engineer says that the
cable was recently examined and found
TO be in perfect condition.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Tariff on Cheaper Grades
Increased Enormously.
Fine Goods Overlooked.
AMERICAN MAKERS
HAVE A "STAND IN"
Represented by Littauer, a Faith
full Supporter Of Cannon
Regime.
By ]. c. WELLIVER.

There is opportunity for liberal edu-
cation in the practical, political busi-
ness Of making a tariff bill, for any
body who cares to study out the glove
schedules in the Payne bill.
The glove industry in the United
States fails to produce anything like
the quantity Of gloves used. In fact, for
the fiscal year 1906 there were imported
into the country 1.O5s,926 dozen pairs Of
gloves; that is, 12,707,112 pairs. On these
the duties under the present law run
from $1.75 per pair up to $50 per dozen.
The Payne bill proposes TO increase
the duty of the $1.75 kind-the cheap
est gloves imported-to 81 per dozen. On
these gloves on which the duty is now
$3.50 per dozen, IT is increased TO SIS
per dozen. That is to say, on the cheap
er gloves, of which a vast quantity is
imported, the increase of duty is over
100 per cent; on the most expensive
gloves. of which few are imported, for
the use Of the lady to whom cost is
unimportant, the increase is less than
"a per cent.
Tax on Cheap Gloves.
The glove which now pays $1.75 duty
is the Schmaschen, glace finish sheep
glove. unlined, not over IA inches long.
1t is the cheap glove which IS worn by
the woman Of modest means who com
monty owns a best pair and an
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Dread Final Farewell.

Prison officials are already in a somber
mood In contemplation of tomorrow s
final meeting between the condemned
pair. Speculation as to whether the
two viii be allowed a final embrace,
due to Warden Benham's statement that
h5 woNld not bring them together IN
less one or the other requested it, was
set at rest today BY Jim Farmer S
Please ask them 10 let me see Mary?''
The appeal was made TO Father Hick-
eg. VINO, IN turn communicated Il TO
the warden Benham at once decided
that the final meeting OF husband and
wife should take place tomorrow after
noon
Were II not for the fact that the prison
rules are inexOrable regarding the main
tehance Of a death watch over a con-
demned person, the last meeting o. the
two would be in secret for none OF the
attendants relishes the idea Of being
present.
Child Their Concern.
At this meeting the disposition to be
made OF their baby will be discussed.
Whenever Mrs. Farmer talks Of the lit
tie lads destiny she breaks down and
weeps 1t is then her heroism and COM
posure desert her.
For this reason the mother prefers 10
let the father have the deciding word,
as near as either can have II, regarding
the little fellow.
4 viii leave 1t all 10 Jim" she said
today L hope baby viii be happy and
that no cruel person VIII ever tell him
OF the end his parents came to-"
Mrs Farmer will wear a divided Ely1r1
10 the death chair, this being necegsarv
10 permit a convenient adjustment of
the leg electrodes.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

TOday-IIigh tide. 1916 a. N. and 12:40
D. m. Low tide, 6.10 a. N. and IA p. m.
TOmOrroW-High tide. lip a. IN. and
]. rs p. N. Low tide, 1888 a. II. and SIS
=. M
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
-ORFCAST For THE DTSTRTCT


Cloudy and threatening tonight; partly
cloudy Sunday slight temperature
schanges; moderate sOutnerly winds.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
s1.z5 to Baltimore and Return

saturdays and Sundays via PennsyIva 1ia
railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains ex-
cept the Congressional Limited. ."-Adyt,
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

sun rises. ..-.--......---..-..-... bog
Sun sets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6:19
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-08-13

White plains \ Y. Aug. f3.-Aftef
q lone confo-onco with her son. Mrs
Narv coplev Tbaw mother of Harry.
.y4o was Yesterday recommitteI 10
uau avian qsyum far criminal insane,
smad n atcmcnt i'm which she once
none heaps abnse upon the head ol
liy.ict Attorney Jerome for is per
,ccution of her SON. She says:
"I.rt mo- one imagine for moment
m reading this opinion Of Judge Mills
han il means i victory for the dis
ict attorney of .hc county of New
york
zone by one the dclusions With
which he ana his anonists 8arted out
were proven. csch by the mouths Of
several witnesses. to he stubborn
acts that would no down al his BID
ling.
every prop was taken from under
hat arrogant lmdictile prosecutor OF
sane. acquitted man
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-08-13
VAN SAINT is CHOSEN
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
Old Soldier Organization En-
gagged in Business Prior
TO Adjournment
(By Associated Press.)

Salt lake City Utah, Aug 3D.
The Grand Army 81 the Republic and
some adiliated organizations were
engaged today in business prcpara
tory 20 the close Of the cncampment
Atlantic city VAS chosen as The
meeting place Of the eucampmcnt in
1910 Of the G a. r.
Samuel r. Van Sant former gov
ern0r of Minnesota, became com
mander inchief Of the Grand Army of
the Republic late yesterday He won
over Judge William A. Kctcham OF
Indiana d. a yole Of 5S7 20 1856.
Mrs Jennie l.. Berry OF Doa
Moines, Iowa. won in a light for the
national presidency of the woman's
relief corps. After tarec ballots She
was elected over Mrs. Belle Harris.
of Kansas, By a vote of 2l3 to 80.
Both elections were held in eXccu-
tive session
In addition o Commander Van
SAINT, The following officers were
elected:
Senior vice commander w. M.
Bostarh, ogden, Utah
Junior vice commander J &c Al.
fred Beers. Bristol Conn.
Surgeon general W. II. Lemon
Lawrence, kas
Nominations for tine office Of chap
lain were made, but the vote upon
this position was postponed owing 90
the lateness of dhe hour The clcc-
tion Of chaplain and The decision as
to the next meeting place went over
until morning.
The Flying Squadron Navy Veter
ans association elected all it's new
officers by acclamation They in.
clude
Commander. John Black, reelected;
liorenam commander II II Rounds.
Rock Island H.; secretary w. r.
Zammcrt Wichita Kas
The arms muses. composed of SUR
vlyurs Of the nurses WHO labored dur
Ing the civil war tclay elected as
president Mrs Mary 7 Lacey Sail
Lake City
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-08-13
DESERTED SPOUSE
IN SEARCH Of WIFE

Hominy, Okla. Aug 13 Phillip
Davis, the barber whose wife lett
him has gone 10 Parsons, kas, in
carch of his b.ide Of Two months
VINO has been missing from her home
since ast Friday Davis talked to
his wife over the long distance tele-
phone Wednesday night. She is
thought to be i'm Parsons
Il won't come back until YOU
leave" is what Mrs Davis its said
20 have declared through The trans.
mitter Her reason is non known as
ihere had been mo trouble between
hem
Davis was at a loss 10 know iu
what direction TO hunt for his bride
until she tclophoned He told
friends that ho would return shortly.
Mrs Davis is only 19 years old
She was married TO Davis in Glove
land, where her parents live.