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The Washington times., 1910-11-05
GAS COMPANY FILES
$5.2OO,OOO TRUST
Property Estimated at So.
100000 Pledge to Secure
Bond Issue.

The largest mortgage filed during the
year in the District was handed to Re
corder John C. Danzey today BY attor-
neys of the Washington Gas Light
Company.
Property estimated at $IO.OoG.1O8 un-
Ger and over ground. Is pledged to Sc
cure the payment Of an issue of 81 9llel)
nrst mortgage gold SIS that will not be
due until November l. 1850. But, in the
liedhIlne, the mortgage is also a pledge
Jnat the gas company viii pay the hold
er OF each of these bonds annual in
terest at the rate OF per cent.
The bonds bear date OF November
1910 and viii be issued 10 the holders
OF the present 4 per cent bonds within
the next fifteen days. that is. TO the ax-
tent Of $500 900, while s., SCI, 600 viii be
sold and the proceeds used 10 paw or
Ike amount Of s per cent certf6catas
given TO the shareholders a few wears
ago gratis. The other S1,54G,O0O win re-
main IN the treasury of the conDanv
and will be sold from time to time as
improvements require.
The deed OF trust runs 10 the Auar;-
can Security and Trust Company.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
GAS STOCKHOLDERS
TO RAISE $26O.OOO
Company Gives Notice of
Bond Issue for Improve
ment Funds.

Shareholders Of the Washington Gas
Company We're somewhat surprised this
morning on receiving notice that the
corporation needed $4,000 for improve
ments and betterments, and required the
money Immediately.
Nothing was said of the Immediate
necessity at the special meeting, but
the directors were authorized TO make
the issue from the 100000 3 pei. cent
gold bonds then voted in excess of the
amount needed to redeem the s.. 800, GEO
certificates, and TO substitute for the
5000, 900 per cent bonds.
Notice of the intended issue of s., $50, 600,
to which shareholders will be permitted
10 subscribe at par was sent out this
morning The figures were just $500. 000,
or 10 per cent in excess OF expectation.
This viii give shareholders the right
to subscribe for $500 of the per cent
bonds for every 100 shares of stock
owned. The bonds viii probably be
worth $50 a bond premium when issued,
and the shareholder viii have a bonus
from the transaction OF S152, based on
the price estimated.
Bonds Will bear date, November /, and
will be issued about November 10.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
ASK TO SELL HOME
Of WEALTHY OWNER
Attorneys for Eugene Peters
Want Courts Per-
mission.

Characterized with a vein of pathos, a
petition was flied in the District Su-
preme Court today to sell the old home
stead of Eugene Peters. an "incurable
inmate Of the Government Hospital for
Insane. who is reputed to have an estate
worth more than $4,000
Since the death of Mr.. Peters wife.
Mrs Clara L. Peters. August I3, the
family home, GA East Capitol street, has
been vacant.
John C. Head. George z. Hamilton,
and D w. Baker, as the committee Of
the person Of Mr. Peters, today in
formed the court that they had an offer
of 81, 30 from Rosa H. Martyr. They
asked permission TO take the proper
steps TO cOnsummate the deal.
Hannah Hardy. OF Plairfield, N. J.. a
paternal aunt Of Mr.. Peters, sole heir 70
the $4,000 estate. is made a defendant
in the suit.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05

The Atlantic storm has moved to the
New England coast with diminished in
tensity, and within the last twenty-four
hours has caused rain IN the Middle A.
lanttc and New England States. High
winds prevailed Friday on the Atlantic
coast from Hatteras to Eastport. the
highest velocity being fifty-six miles
from the northeast at Block Island.
The area Of unsettled weather. in the
West Will drift eastward and overspread
the greater part Of the country east OF
the Mississippi river within the next
thirty-six hours. There will be rain or
snow in the Northern States and rain
in the Southern States tonight or Sun
day.
The temperature changes east of the
Mississippi river viii not be decided to-
night and Sunday.
The following heavy precipitation Qn
incheS) has been reported during the
past twenty-four hours: Providence, r.
J., 1884: Boston, Las; Hartford, 26;
Block Island, 2.24; Scranton, LEO.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
ROOSEVELT AWAITS
TRAIN IN CHICAGO
Former President Stops for Half an
Hour on His Way to
Ohio.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-ColoneI Roosevelt
was in Chicago for half an hour today
waiting for a train to take him on his
way TO Ohio TO stump for Warren G..
Harding, Republican candidate for gov
ernor. The former President left the
train from Des Moines at EnglewOod at
o'clock. a small crowd at the depot
recognized him and cheered. The colonel
was taken for a cab drive through
Engelwood until time to catch his train
for OHIO.
He is scheduled to make his first
speech of the day at Toledo ending the
tour with speech at Cleveland. He
starts back for New York at $40 tonight.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
WorkhouSe Manufacturing
Plant to Be Establish
ed at Once.
DISTRICT TO USE
ENTIRE PRODUCT
President Gompers States Plan Un-
Objectionable to Labor If Output
Used in Improvements.

A brick manufacturing plant operated
by convict labor VIII be established
at Occoquan workhouse and its prod
ucts utilized In the construction Of
sewers in the District.
The District Commiss. .oners, who
have had the proposition under con-
sideraton. viii this afternoon make an
inspection Of the manufacturing plant
Of the West Brothers Brick Company,
in Alexandria county, Va They will
thus gain first hand information that
will enable them 70 commence opera
tions almost Immediately. The opera
tioa Of the factory it is believed. will
result in considerable saving to the
District government
Whether the operation Of the brick
factory and the use of its products In
the District by the Commissioners
would be considered by the officials Of
the American Federation Of Labor as
inimical 70 labor, was a question raised
immediately upon the announcement
Of the plans OF the Commissioners.
President Samuel Gompers said that
II the brick were to be made IN a Dis
trict institution and utilized BY the Dis
srict IN public improvements, and not
purchased, the act would not be un-
friendly TO labor interests.
II the District Commissioners. he
said, adopted the policy OF having
prisoners In the District workhouse
make bricks to be used IN the con-
structtOn OF sewers IN the District
they would be acting within thet
powers But he cited legislation OF
Congress last winter forbidding any
departments of Government TO buy
convict-made materials. He expressed
the opinion that the legislation, which
was accomplished in amendment OF a
previous act, certainly should apply
70 the District government. II the
commissioners contemplated a pur-
chase OF convict materials. they were
certainly. Mr. GOmpers said. disre-
garding that legislation
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
CITIZENS PRESENT
. NEEDS OF DISTRICT
TO THE PRESIDENT
Representatives of Fedora
ton Have Long Conference
at White House.
SCHOOL PLAY SPACE
INTERESTS Mr.. TAFT
Public Utilities Board and Debt De-
letion Among the Prof.
ects Urged
District Needs Urged on the
President

President listens to views Of Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations
relating to District matters
District utilities commission; new
debt deletiOn method, and more
playground facilities for school
children among propositions urged.
The Times suggestion that streets
in front of school buildings be
closed during lunch hours, is pre-
sented-
Federation viii follow up confer
ence at meeting tonight by ap-
pointing committees to present
views in Congress.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
White House Callers.

Secretary Ballinger.
Senator Martin OF Virginia
Director George Otis Smith
State Senator Fulton and delegation
from Richmond.
A. B. Hemphin Of Richmond.
DR.. H. S. Pritchett OF New York
Samuel McCune Lindsay of Columbia
University.
Samuel J. Mixter of Boston.
Edgar d. shaw of Washington
o. p. Newman of Washington
Delegation representing federation of
Citizens Association Of District.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
BACK TAX ON ART
TO BE PAID DISTRICT

Through compromise today with
Henry Dulany, trustee Of the late T E
WaSgaman, who was adjudged a bank
rupt. September 26. 1904, $3.50 viii be
paid TO the District on the deIinouent
taxes claimed qp an art collection once
owned By Mr- Waggaman.
OrigfCalIv S955S Was claimed v,,bsob
included three heavy penalties for le-
lnquerc cy. The taxes had been levied
for June 80. 1902. TO June 80. 1905.
The collection comprised paintings In
OIL and ~ater cOiors. prints and engrav-
ings. etc lings, pottery and vases. II
developed after Mr.. Waggaman had
been adsudged a bankrupt that he had
transferred the collection 10 the Catho-
lie University OF America OF which he
was treasurer
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
FIELDIN GOOD SHAPE
FOR THE STRUGGLE
Captain of Each Team Out of the
Game-Squads Are in Ex-
cellent Shape.
Points on Football Game
on Local Field

Virginia-Indian football game sec
ond big intersectional clash of the
season.
Both elevens are without their re-
spective captains, but otherwise
teams are in excellent shape.
American League baseball park,
scene of Washington's first big
game Of the season in great con-
ditiOn for struggle.
Georgetown players and coach look
on to get a line on what the
SoutheTners may do against them
next Saturday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
LOSES HIS FORTUNE
AND KILLS HIMSELF

ST. LOUIS, NO, Nov 5.-Charles Eg-
ger, TIVE aty-nine years old, who has
a wife and child in Columbus. Ohio,
kiIlcs himself here drinking a mixture
of wood alcohol and carbolic acid after
failing TO recoup his wealth In St.
Louis He came here last June after
his fortune of $4,000. made in the cigar
business in Columbus, had been lost in
wildcat Investment scheme.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05

President Taft this afternoon gave a
forty-miuute hearing 20 representa-
lives Of the Federation OF Citizens
Associations in regard 10 District mat
ters
Suggestions were offered 20 the EX-
ecutive relating TO the creation Of a
public utilities commission In the Dis
trict, a new method for deieting the
Districts debt 10 the Federal Govern
ment, a superannuated teachers bill.
q 2-cent street car raj and improved
pla ,-treund facilities Cor school Chi
drsn.
During the conference the President
was acquainted with the plan suggested
by Tho Times that streets in front Of
school buildings be closed during the
lunch hour for playground purposes.
The plan was outlined BY Allan Davis,
president OF the Southeast Citizens As
scciation-
Mr.. Taft Interested.
The President appeared interested and
made several nOtations during the
course of Mr.. Davis remarks.
When President William Mex. Clay
ton, Of the Federation, told the Presi-
dent the federation desired TO make him
acuua asated with its Views regarding
District legislation before he framed his
annual message 10 Congress, Mr. TAFT
replied that he had followed the growth
Of the federation, since its organization.
and he was glad TO confer with its rep
resentatives.
Wuile none Of the representatives OF
the federation would indicate TO what
ex. .ent the President pledged his sup
port to any Of the suggestions made,
they departed from the conference
looking well pleased
Federation Going Ahead.
President Clayton declared the fed
Grafton would go ahead with its plans
TO frame a public utilities bill. This
will be at a meeting Of the federation
tonight. when. in all probability, he
said, a committee will be appointed
to draft a public utilities commission
bin, to be presented to Congress.
Mr Clayton also said the federation
tonight doubtless would appoint a
committee to advance the suggestion
of The Times relative to the closing
of streets in front OF scaoOl buildings
during the lunch hour.
The views or the Federation In regard
to the creation of a public utilities com
mission and a slower method of work
ms, cut the Districts Indebtedness were
presented to the President by MIR. Clay
ton
Asks For Reference.
When the latter declared that the In
terstate Commerce Commission, in it's
report to Congress, had asked to be re-
lieved of control OF local street rail-
ways, the President asked 20 be furnish
ed with a reference in regard to the
commissions stand in the matter.
Several times during the conference
the President asked for more detailed in
formation in regard TO certain matters.
and this is taken as an indication that he
will give serious attention to the views
of the Federation in preparing his re-
port to Congress.
Mr.. Davis presented the views of the
federation IN regard TO the necessity
Of a su suoerannuated teachers bill, and
a 2-cenL fare on street cars for school
children.
Among the other representative of
the federation present at the confer
ence were w. n. Cromwell. OF the
Petworth association; President Clark
son, of Piney Branch: Col. G. G. Lam
caster and Colonel Tsit, of North
west Suburban.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
KILLS HIS CHILDREN
WHILE THEY SLEEP
Elizabeth, N. j., Resident Then
Fatally Shoots Himself-Over-
work the Cause.

ELIZABETH, n. J., Nov. 5.-Henry
Nelson French shot to death his two
children, Doris and Reta, aged nine and
eleven. respectively, early TODAY as they
slept, and then fatally shot himself. It
is believed his mind was unbalanced
from OVerwork
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
PANAMAN OUSTED,
SCORED AMERICANS

PANAMA, Nov. 5.-Antonio GARLIC
has been dismissed from office on ae-
count of his speech denouncing America
and Americans. The occasion of Caril-
los utterances was Independence Day,
and he was the principal orator.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
Last Hope of Slayer of Belle
Elmore Dashed by
Decision.
DIES NEXT TUESDAY:
SENTENCE STANDS
Dapper and Debonaire, as Hearing
Opens, Doctor Weakens When
Blow Falls.

h7LidentS IN Famous Grip
pen Case
Dr. CdpPen TO hang, Tuesday, No
vember g.
Last hope dies with dismissal Of
appeal for retriaL
Found guilty Of murder Of wife, Belle
Elmore, after trial lasting five
days, the jury remaining out
twenty-nine minutes, October n.
Sentenced to hang November IS, the
date Of execution later being
changed TO November 8.
Murder, fight, and triaI one Of the
most sensational in England's
criminal annals.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
STOCK BROKER CONVICTED.

BOSTON. My. 5.-Almond r Adams,
stock broker. who failed some time ago,
and was insiiS ted for fraud. was today
found guilty in one out of nine counts
in the superior criminal court,
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
By THOMAS KIRBY.

Washington is today the cynosure Of
football enthusiasts Of two sections of
the country-the East and the South.
On the gridirOn at National Park this
afternoon the Carlisle Indians, a thor
cughly representative team of the East,
met the University of Virginia, an
eleven which is a strong contender for
premier honors in the South. This in
tersectionaI aspect serves TO add addi-
tional interest in the game today.
When Vanderbilt went to New Ha-
ven, a few weeks ago, and held Yale 70
q 0-tO-0 score, the Northern football ex-
perts were astonished, as Southern
teams had never been conceded 10 be
OF such class as TO Outplay the Blue.
Now comes the University of Virginia
to meet the team that gave Pennsylva-
MIA desperate battle last Saturday,
and upon the outcome of the contest
Will rest largely the exact ranking Of
the South in its relation TO the North
ana the middle West.
In spite Of the fact that Virginia was
without the services of Captain Gey-
er, the team was in excellent con-
ditton- The development at Char
lottesville has been steady and the
eleven has not yet met defeat During
the past week eight graduate coaches
have been in charge and have driven
the squad along until it IS on fighting
edge.
The Virginia delegation arrived here
last night, and Head Coach Crawford
immediately sent his charges to bed at
the Arlington.
The Indians, in charge of Coach Glen
Warner, one Of the greatest strategists
on the gridlrOn, are camped at the
Riggs House, and although some of the
players are showing signs Of the hard
game at Philadelphia last Saturday, the
squad. as d whole, is in good shape. In
the Penn game the Redskins uncorked a
series of tricks and formation plavs
that at times completely puzzled the
Quakers. and they hoped to make
good with the same tactics in the game
this afternoon
Great Crowds Present.
Official, social. and collegiate Wash
ington was well represented at Ma
tonal Park when the first kick-off
took place Being a Government in
stitutiOn Carlisle always attracts es-
pecial attention in this city, and many
OF the Government officials arranged To
see the Indians in the sport that has
made their school famous
The strong wind late yesterday after
noon and early today dried up the
Sridiron remarkably well and, while
somewhat slippery, it was in suffi-
ciently good shape this morning to af-
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The Washington times., 1910-11-05

Today-High tide, 1O.05 a. m. and
1922 p m; low tide, 4:21 a. m. and
t:15 .. m
Tomorrow-High tide. 1912 a. m.
and 1855 p. m; low tide. 5:O2 a. m.
and 4:50 D. m.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05

Fair tonight Sunday unsettled; prob
ably rain; not much change in tenn
perature; moderate variable winds.
mostly west to northwest.
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
Court Rules.
Notice To Gas Consumers.

The, pressure in the gas mains will be
reduced on Sunday. November 6th, be-
tween the hon s Of nine and eleven A. NJ.
for the purpose OF making connections
at 18th & n sts S E washington Gas
Light ComQany.-<1%a
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CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, Nov. A
Both rivers clear today
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
TEMPERATURES.
Sun TABLE.
TIDE TABLE

sun rlSes....- .-..........-.-..---.6:3
sun sets'ss...'..-. ..'.....s...s-s..... .4:55
The Washington times., 1910-11-05
Great Crowds Present.
WEATHER REPORT.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-07
COMMITTEE WILL NAME DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
 FOR GOVERNOR OF MASS

Boston, Oct. 7-At 1:3O this afternoon the committee named by the Demo cratic State convention to name can didates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, met at the State headquar- ters here. It is possible selections may be made before night.
 After a series of desperate battles which lasted till 1:45 o'clock this morn ing, the convention here named Freo- erick w. Mansfield of Boston, as d stop gap candidate for Governor, with the understanding that he will retire and his place be filled by the com mittee. This applies also to the nom ination for Lieutenant Governor. TWO ballots were taken the latter od votes, James H. Vahey 425 and Char les $. HamIin.who had withdrawn 20. Fierce fighting and interference by police compelled adjournment
 The remainder of the State tlcket, which was named by exclamation. IS:
 o. z. E. Charest of Holyoke, Secre. tary of State; Benjamin F. Peach or Lynn, Treasurer and Receiver Gen eraI: Charles C. Haine of Hiannus, Auditor; John B. Ratigan of Worces- ter. Attorney General.
 The agreement on Mansfield, who. IS counsel for the American Federation of Labor here, was reached with the understanding that he will withdraw V. within 72 hours after 5 o'clock this afternoon, the last hour for the filing of nomination papers under the law, If another candidate can be agreed on by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-07
SISTER AND
 SISTER AGREE
Daughters of BissOnnette On
 Trial For Life Give Testimony.

Such rapid progress is being made in the second trial of Napoleon Bis er-in-law, Rome P. Demery, in the formers Seaview avenue home on tn e evening of Oct. IA, 1909, that there is little doubt but that all the evil dence will be in with another day S hearing.
 It was made all the more evident by today's examination of witnesses that when Bissonnette fired the fatal shot at Demery he was not more than two feet away. Dr. Charles S. Godfrey was called to give expert duced a number e cloth targets on which he had e9slseriTnel. ted with e1l~ ploded bullets. With the dead mans powder stained collar before him he was confident that through his ex- pertinent that the pistol was held less than two feet away. This is con sidered quite favorable to the de- fense, as it shows that Bissonnette was much nearer to Demery when the shot was fired than was at first supposed. It tends to show that both men were engaged in a scuffle at the time.
 AIbertina Bissonnette, daughter of the accused, was put through a grill Chamberlain, breaking down during the. proceedings but once that being when she was obliged to tell of her with her father to give up his pistol Otherwise sFo gave her testimony un- faltering1y. She was positive that when her father fired the shot that her uncle's hands were at his side. She stated that she knew there was to be trouble when she saw her uncle take off his spectacles lay them on the table and then grasp her father by the throat.
 Ava Bissonnette, 13 year old sis ter of Albertina, testified that when her sister and Uncle Rome came into the house that fatal evening she was upstairs but came down. She heard her uncle give orders to Albertina to- tend to her mother, and also saw the scuffle between the two men, and the shot fired. Her testimony agrees with that of her sister.
 Another witness called during the Of Seaview avenue, who lived directly across the street from the Bisson- nettes. It was Strausburger who answered A1bertina Bissonnette's call to come across the street her uncle was shot. Strausburger found the re- Volver in a near by alley.
 Officer Prout, Sergeant William O'Leary and Captain George Arnold also gave their testimony. Prout was the officer who arrested Bissonnette, turning him over to Sergeant O'Leary at the second precinct. Capt. Arnold questioned and examined Bissonnette on that evening at his office in Pc lice headquarters. Capt. Arnold was positive that there were no finger marks on Bissonnette's throat when he was examined, neither were his clothes disarranged. Bissonnette, Capt Arnold said, might have com plained of his neck being sore, but if he did, he could not remember it.