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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-24
F. B. Amy
Burned In Fifty.

The mob surged UP 20 the Alrny resi-
dence, burned Ferdinand B. Amy in
efflgy and booted the mare Of his
daughter, Miss Sarah AImy. It in
vaded the old Russell estate and march
ing 10 the door OF the Russell home.
kicked William c. Russell in efhgy. over
the verauda steps, and then strung
the effgy Up 10 one Of the trees IN the
Russell orchard
From the Russell home the mob moved
on the house OF James r. AFFORD who
had been old RUsselrs coachman- 1t
swarmed up 70 his piazza. tore blinds
from his windows. and hurled bricks
through the windows One OF the mis-
siies just missed hitting AFFORDS
daughter He came out and fronted the
mob, armed only with a golf stick. The
mOb-MelrOse people are not rioters. as
ruie-was cowed for a moment.
a wOnan's voice, crying Don't let
one man frighten you sent the rioters
on AFFORD was borne down and tram
pied underfOOt- he was rescued by
cooler heads and escaped. The homes
Of former Mayor Sidney H Buttricx.
and Of Frentz. were also attacked BY
the mob.
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The WINNER.

TIE man on whom tie name OF Dan
L feI Blake Russell has been bestowed
has not led a particularly luxurious eX-
istence since he left 8Ielrose, nor does
he seem TO crave the finer -hiHgs Of life
Ever since the early 90 Re has lived
ia California he has I'm. by turns
DAY Iaborer, fruit picker. and itineTant
pe5dIer- He never had more than $50
at one time and the sole ambition OF
MS life appears TO have been 70 &C
luire Is much as 5000
In the fruit picking season, he made
s. a day. At other times, unless he was
touring the country with q peddler's
pack on his back. he sought any kind
Of manual labor, and when Jobs were
scarce he camued ont nights
He admits 90 having been arrested
twice, once for vaETancy, IN san Fran
cisco. and she other time in Fresno. for
being a participant in a ChiBese Eamb-
ling game On each occasion he was
discharged without fine or conviction.
First Coufdante
Is California Sleuth-
One Of the detectives who arrested
Eim in Fresno. Benjamin Demo. was his
first confdante in regard 70 the Russell
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Zoo GEL MORE WAGES

BETHLEHEM, Pa, April 9A-The
New JeT-sey Zinc Company has granted
a Per cent increase in wages to its 900
employees here, 100 al PaImerton and
500 at Freenanburg. The Increase will
date from April Is.
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EACH TELLS TALE
HARD TO REFUTE
Both Claimants Recognize
odd Friends" and in
Turn Are Recognized.

case Demo took him 20 Senator Cart
wright n order that the latter might
pass judgment on his tale
In the meantime Dakota Dam has.
for the moment. faded from the public
view The long strain OF the trial has
proven too much for him he is taking
The rest cure IN a Lexington saultarf1irr1
A Few days ago he purchased. through
agents. a house in AeIrose- He intends
10 live here untiI the thing Il settled"
he may become mayor Of AIeIrose, If the
plans Of his partissns succeed.
As a probate court, in Massachusetts.
= not held 20 be a court Of final decis-
lon MS appeal VIII be placed on he
1Ilal docket Of the supreme court, a. a
matter OF judicial custom
me case probably viii come ID for
MAJ next winter. At that time. attor-
Heys Tor the respondents have declared
me whole plot by which Dakota Dan
hoped TO get the Russell fortune win be
laid hare
All IN Hands
Of William Russell.
But just what Dakota Dan" "a, &c
complish, even II the highest cor,r+ n.
massachusetts, recognizes him as Daniel
6iake Russell, is not clear.
Daniel Russell the elder in biz z-sII
wrote that il was his earnest and sin
oere wish that his son William c Rus
sell should share equally with his otte-
son. Daniel Blake Russell. II the latter
Should ever return.
the Massachusetts supreme co,,-+ hse
passed upon the Ianguag in which this
request IS couched and decided that II Is
simply the request, and not the zyfu OF
the dying man.
IN other words, Dakota Dan" resop-
nized as Daniel Blake Russell. II he ever
IS, must stilI await the pleasure Of WI
liam c Russell
But now he can not turn back even
L ne would one court has branded hin,
an impostor, intent on a scheme TO de-
fraud He must prove himself Daniel
blake Russell. OF else pay the penalty
Senator Simpson. on the dax Judge
Lawton handed down his decision. told
no" long he was prepared 10 fight the
case He quoted. OF rather u1isquoted
the old Arab song.
Until the sun grows cold. til the stars
STOW old, TIL the judgment Book IN
fold
and by that tine there probably VII
not be any OF the estate left worth fight
ing Sor-
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Dakota Dan
Scores a Point
ADMITS ALIASES.

= INALLY Dakota Dan" himself was
called 10 the stand. He added 10
the confusion OF the already fearfuIiy
involved testimony. by acknowledging
that he had changed names 50 often
mat he couldn't remember all the aliases
he has Travelled under himself
he told, under the direct examination
OF Senator Simpson, OF his wanderings
aIter ne Isst home He told Of his dis
agreement with sis5 elder Russell. Of
"hObOing'+ his way 10 Chicago, Of work
ing as Iumberman in the woods OF north
ern New York. and Of working for a
time as q blacksmith in circus
Three times during his recital ..Da-
kota Dan broke down and cried ike a
baby. The first time came when Sen
atcr simpson, showing him a lock OF
gray and faded hair, asked him II he
had ever seen II before.
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Blake Russell. would not have left home
because Of a simple dispute over wages,
but would have been quick TO take the
matter 10 the courts
On She second da- Attorney Mason
began tearing holes inc the case offered
by Dakota Das-- and his attorneys
He pointed out that Dakota Dan. -
on the witness stand had been urable
to tell the right name Of the MN ne
claimed as a brother. That he disclaim-
ed any kn0wleCge % the existence of
Bertha Torze. who IL had been testified.
was the last person who saw the real
Daniel Blake Russell before he left home
The fact that the claimant knew nothing
about two magazines 10 which Daniel
Blake Russel subscribed for years, he
said, was significant 10 say the least,
The emotion Dakota Dan showed on
the witness stand. he charged, VS. a
play 10 the gallery. And in conclusion
he asked.
why. with all their ability and power
and influence. have not the claimant s
attorneys been able 10 produce James
Rousseau, or 10 show c0nclusiveIy that
10 IS dead
Senator Simpsons turn came next
He opened his argument with the flow
eriest perorati0n ever heard east Of the
Mississippi He paid graceful tribute
to the court. referred almost lovingly
10 bis brother lawyer. Mason. and then
unIeashed sarcasm that stung ike .
whip every time he wnled il
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ARGUMENTS BEGUN.

TIE hearing Of testimony finally
closed on March "a 1s4 days after
the case was opened. One hundred and
sixteen days had then been occupied IN
taking the evidence Of 205 witnesses.
Early this month the arguments were
heard The interest In the case was
such that distinguished members Of the
bar. attracted by the fame the case had
gained. were unable TO gain admission
to the bar.
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Respondents Play
Another Strong Card.

The respondents then played an
BtEar card They produced the original
duplication ID writing Of Dakota Dan
Tor membership in the Woodmen of the
WoEId
Il appeared that IN the blanks left
Tor information regarding the appli-
rants family, Dakota Dan had writ
ten the history not Of the family OF
Daniel Blake Russell. nut that OF James
Rousseau
In the proper places Il was set forth
that the applicant had three brothers
End two sisters living and that one OF
his brothers was killed in a railway
accident
This is not true OF Daniel Blake Rus
seIl- II IS true Of James Rousseau
Senator Simpson brought on his hand
Evriting experts again 70 prove that the
handwriting was not that OF Dakota
Dan,9 but was applied In INK several
Fesrt after
Experts for The respondents testified
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rose Senator Cartwright. before he re-
turned 70 California last Tuesday, was
asked what settlement had been made
Dan win be taken care OF from the
L.coma Of NE RUSSELL esIate.n he said
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Tue police force, regular and reserve,
I was IN uniform and -On the streets ANY
gathering OF people was quickly broken
up The same tactics have prevailed
ever since and there has been no more
.zOting.
Eight detectives stu guard the VII
liam @. Russell home. The windows
are dsreened at night. IN order that
none outside may know ga what part Of
the house the family Is. Frentz leaves
his house secretly, Dy the rear doe
when he IS obliged 20 do so. Axfogss g
home IS under police guard This in the
staid- and quiet residential city OF Mel
rose
Fresno Dan"
Accepted As Brother.
On Thursday Of the same eventfuI
week during which the court decision
was handed down and the riotinE oc-
CURED, William G. Russell accepted
Fresno Dan as rs brother In the
following statement.
- desire 10 state publicly AZ this time
thet I am convinced and satisfied thar
Daniel Blake Russell, who has recently
come to Boston from Fresno. Cal, is
the son Of my father. Daniel Russell.
late OF Melrose, Mass, and is my cvgn
brother"
So far Fresno Dan has not been re-
ceived into the Russell home at Mel
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Charge Made
Against Russell.

The case, heightened BY the many
issues raised and the necessary ad-
tournaments, had dragged through the
courts from September 70 February be
fore William c Russell appeared. vol
unfairly. 10 take the stand in his own
behalf
It had been the contention OF ''Da-
kota Dan mat the nan he claimed as
a brother was as clay in the hands Of
Ferdinand 3 Amy, that William Rus
sell was being bent to Almy's viii in
order that the Russell money might be
Kept away from the Russell co-heir.
The man who took the stand, though
slenderIy and scholarly in bearing. had
not the appearance Of sUpIneness with
which the charges Of the claimant had
credited him He cOntradicted a num-
Der Of the statements made concerning
the boyhoOd OF Daniel Blake Russell
that the claimant had sworn to on the
stand
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Breaks Down
A Second Time.

The second time that Dakota Dan"
broke down came during the recital
OF the WOrdy controversy with the old
er Russell on June 3, ISS5. two days be-
fore he left home. He broke down
coTn.s5stely and declared that he could
not finish the story.
The third time was when, at the con
ClUsion Of the testimony Of Miss Han
nah Lynde for the respondents. pa
kOta Dan followed her until she
reached the witness room and then.
falling on his knees. begged her. with
tears in his eyes, 70 recognize him as
your nephew Danny"
The aged woman-she is more than
eighty years old and very feebIe-peered
at him uncertainty, but was prevented
from answering
Dakota Dan" was on The stand for
N-lrteen days beginning with December
=, and for two days beginning with
1larch % He told a story that even
the most merciless cross examination
failed TO shake
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". {. Russell
On Stand Five Days.

He looked at Dakota Dan at Senator
Simpsons request Asked If he recOg-
nized in him his long lost brother he
courteOusIy, but with an air OF mistaken
6nality. replied
81 most certainly do not
William c Russell was on the stand
Eve DAYS The remainder of the time
he was IN cOurt-nearly five weeks-he
sat in the bar inclosure a few feet
away from Dakota Dan" The two
men were frequently o5servant Of each
other. out al no time did Dakota Dan
sue for recognition. either BY word or
action
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N turn that 'DaIsNte Dan had written
the answers The sovereign clerk Of the
Noodmen Of the World testified that the
application had remained in the archives
OF she supreme official body of the order
until he was ordered 70 produce It az
the trial
Dakota Dan
Scores 4 Point
Dakota Dan scored a point when he
produced evidence that an Indian woman
had once attacked Rousseau and cut him
with a knife on the face and neck Three
witnesses. one OF them the practicing
physician who dressed the wound. tes-
titled that the scar was fneradicabIe.
Dakota Dan" bears no such scar
To refute the testimony Of Rousseau-s
relatives, other residents Of Messina. y.
y, were placed on the stand by Senator
Simpson and sWOre that Dakota Dan
was not Rousseau
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Dakota Dan"
In Court Early.

Dakota Dan aCcompanfed nv
Senator Simpson, went 10 court early.
He was followed a few moments later
BY William c Russell and his at
torneys.
The reading OF Judge L.awton's de-
cisiOn occupied an hour and q half. The
closing words were
I find that none Of the petitions now
before the court were brought or pre-
scented by Daniel Blake Russell, but by
one who attempted to impersonate him
and 10 defraud the estate in relation TO
which they were fled AccordingIy. they
viii all be dismissed
The charges OF forger, s,Ibornation Of
perjury, and counterfeitinE United
states stamps and postoffce cancella-
ton marks were dismissed with the
vor..s;
the conspiracy alleged by the
claimant requires too many constructors
ana IS. almost Incredible
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Police Stoned
In MelrOse Square.

On Wednesday night the rioters as
sembled again. a thousand strong. in
MeirOse square Il proceeded 20 the
russell estate, where It was met by a
force Of blue coats The efhgies the
mob bore were captured BY the police
boy recaptured them. They were set
afire and two policemen who ATTEMPTED
to extingUish the blaze were stoned IN
- they beat a retreat One Of the
e1dgles was OF Judge LawtOn, the other
was Of William c Russell
Inc t1nce that surrounds the Rus
sell estate caught fire. The fire de-
partment was called out The mob
hooted and jeered.
Turn the hose on them ordered o1a
Of the policemen The fremen refused
Finally Mayor Moore, hurrying from
a banquet. arrived at the Russell home
he begged the rioters TO disperse.
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Officers At Last
Queil the Rioting.

The following night the mayor, the
cnlet OF police and his assistants, drove
ABOUT Melrose in automobiles, ready to
sound an alarm any moment a mob
should assemble. Every member Of
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Gets Over Points
Thought InsurmOuntable.

Simpson IS getting over points that
seemed iusurmounIable, declared one
OF Massachusetts, most able attorneys.
The testimony OF William c. Russell
he declared. deliberately contradicted
that OF another respondents witness
in regard to the Russell banquet He
said that no evidence had ever been
produced in court to show that Frank
Morton. the alleged informant, had ever
even been inside the Russell grounds.
and no one had been placed on the
stand TO impeach his character o.. yer
acity.
Senator Simpson took three days for
his argument He was alternately
flOwery and flaw picking He closed
On the afternoon of Monday, April -
It had been expected that, with the
mass Of evidence 10 be gone over
Judge Lawton would not announce a
decision for several days. perhaps not
for weeks
But before court adjourned he stated
that he would hand down a decision
the next morning.
On the morning Of Tuesday, April Il.
the East Cambridge courthouse was
besieEed by a wild mob, all seeking
admission Long before the time the
doors OF the courthouse were due TO
swing open. the streets on three sides
OF the courthouse were black with
people The doors opened. the crowd
surged IN The courtroom was filed
70 its capacity
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TOWNSPEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN COMPLAINANT
BURN RULING JUDGE IN EFFIGY AND
dakota DAMP

Whose Claim to Half Million Wa Lost In
Courts.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-04-24

names for two men for this position, there were a large number of nomina- tlOns for committeeman.
 As the result, this phase of the pri- mary is in a tangled condition and it IS probable that the nominees for pre- cinct committeeman will not be known until the returns of the primaries are canvassed by the council next Friday.
 Democratic Victory Assured
 As the result of yesterdays primar- ies, the democratic party will enter the coming municipal election with a strong party ticket which bids fair to, carry intact when the general election is held on Monday, May g.
 It is likely that an independent ticket will be placed in the field prior to the general election, or at least a number of independent candidates placed in the field. The outcome of yesterday s primaries make it apparent, however. that there is little chance for the defeat of the democratic ticket
 Nearly three-fourths of all of the registered voters in the city showed themselves to be affiliated with the democratic party yesterday, by voting at the primaries. These voters are sworn to support that party in the general election and only very heavy registra- tion prior to the general election will materially change the status of affairs as they exist at the present time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-04-24
ROOSEVELT |S GIVEN
 HIGHEST HONOR
(Continued from Page 1)

itself as one of its principal duties.
 Following the lecture, Vice Rector Lard, in behalf of the university, pre- sented Roosevelt with bust of Jetfer- son and two vases made at Sevres. A curious mistake had been made in the bust A bust of Lincoln had been or dered from the government factory at Sevres, but in some way one of Jeiler- son had been made. NJ. Jusserand, the French ambassador, arranged to have the original order executed
 Talks in French
 In replying to M. Boutroux before the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, Roosevelt spoke in French. He said he would not dare do so if he were not among conferees, for he was cer' tain of their indulgence.
 ''I cannot express how much 1 have been touched by the honor you paid me" he said. 'It is the crowning of the career of man of letters. v
 NJ. BOutrOux, he said, had designed his moral conception of life better than he could himseI, and he contlnued:
 CT have always tried to translate into action the moral principles which must inspire the life of men and ma tions. There can be no economic civil ization without morality. Genius is not essential-only courage, honesty, sin cerity and common sense. Men of geni us without these qualities are curse to nation. They do more harm than good"
 Roosevelt told how he had received the news of his election to the academy while hunting white rhinos.
 ''I was living among naked say ages,' he saiu, "huntlng the anima which is the survivor of the long haired rhinocerosis that existed here in France when france was inhabited Oy naked savages.
 Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt were en tertained at dinner tonight by Vic, Rector Lard
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-04-24

" Bud" Sharpe is holding down first base for the Pittsburg champions and so far has shown the genuine brand.
 The Cleveland fans feel awfully sorry when the Blues beat Detroit. They feel so sorry that they have to laugh out loud.
 Del Mason, the old Brooklyn pitcher will perhaps be given a trial by Man ager Joe Kelly of the Toronto team.
 With Walter Johnson pitching the Johnson teasers the Washington team looks good enough for select company
 "Bugs" Raymond narrowly escaped the hookworm while in the south. He was about to drink glass of ginger ale when he discovered his mistake.
 All the private boxes at the Polo grounds have been sold for the season which means revenue of $9O,0O0 for the owners of the New York Nationals
 When the Giants are ahead Arlie La. tham cuts up like the very mischief on the coaching lines, but when the Giants fall behind Arlie goes to the bench and wraps up his feet.
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Stirring Tines 50
 Years Ago Today
National Democratic Con vention in Charleston
 Held in 1860

CHARLESTON, s. C., April 23.-To- day marked the fftieth anniversary of the assembling of the historic national democratic convention in Charleston, one of the stirring events that imme- diately preceded the war. The conven- tion was symbolic of the times. No can tAdate was chosen, though the conven- tion lasted many days, this because of a disagreement between the northern and southern sections of the party on the slavery question. The southern del egates bolted the convention. The anti slavery delegates met at Baltimore in June and named Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois for president. About the same time the ultra -southerners met and nom mated John C. Breckenridge of Ken lucky for president and Joseph Lane of Oregon for vice president.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-04-24
Alexander for Clerk and
 Anderson for City Marshal
Continued From Page One.)

 exander s victory. With Anderson. the same condition of affairs was found to exist.
 No Excitement in Evidence
 Although the election was one which created intense interest throughout the entire city, it was almost entirely devoid of rowdyism, hardly an arrest being made during the day. The saloons were closed during the entire day, not even the back doors being open to the public. Refreshments were served by mum Der of.the supporters of the candidates, however.
 When the polls closed, a number of the election boards closed and locked the polling places in violation of the election laws, refusing admittance to the public. City Marshal Anderson opened the polling places as soon as he was informed of the status of affairs by the city attorney.
 Owing to the fact that no one was mentioned for precinct committeeman the voters were very much at sea generally as to whom they should vote for. No names were printed on the ballots and as each voter wrote the
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-04-24
MARKETS AWAITING DIVIDEND ACTION
 OF STEEL
Report of Earnings in Last Quarter Will Have Great
 Effect on Trading

NEW YORK, April 23.-The stock speculation has come apparently to a determination to await the action of the United States Steel directors on the dividend next Tuesday, and the showing of quarterly earnings to be then reported.
 Opinions vary greatly not only as to the probable dividend action, but as to the probable market effect of any specified dividend declaration. This confusion arises from the probability that market operations in United States Steel are being prompted by trade con ditons or prospects, rather than by any immediate action of the directors.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par value, $7l0,0OO. United States $ coupons have declined l.4 per cent m bid price on call since last week.
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CHURCHES TO HOLD
 TUBERCULOSIS DAY
Many Sermons Today Deal
 ing with White Plague

NEW YORK, April 23.-Advices re- ceived by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tubercu- losis indicate that Tuberculosis Sun day" will be widely observed tomorrow by the churches throughout the country In the churches of nearly all demonmin- ations special sermons will be preached in favor of the anti-tuberculosis crusade and literature distributed to the mem bers of the various congregations teach ing that the disease is a dangerous one and that it can be prevented and cured by sufferers adhering to the directions isued by the local leagues and state boards.