davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
s. Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau


Washington. Monday. Nov = l9l0-S p. m.
storm conditions covered the Lover Lake region
and the Middle and South Atlantic States Monday
night. with the principal center IN the Virginia
coast. Rain was general in the Atlantic states.
except New England the Ohio Valley and the Lake
region during Monday. but fair weather bad spread
eastward orer the Ohio Valley by Monday night.
Much colder weather moved southwark into the
Gulf states during the DAY. The temperature mod
Grated IN the trans Mississippi STATES No well.
defined disturbance existed IN the western half OF
the country and the weather was fair there except
light snow in the Northern Rocky Mountain region
and rain on the Oregon and Washington coasts.
The disturbance central on the Virginia coast
MONDAY night viii move northeastwsri 10 New
England by Tuesday and cause brisk southeastern
Winds on that coast with rain Brisk % high north
westerly winds will prevail On the Middle aud South
Atlantic coasts. diminishing Tuesday night Faii
weather viii spread eastward 20 the Middle Atlanti,
coast Tuesday. and IL vii continue fair elsewhere
in the United States. excepting that there viii b
snow fuHies along the Great Lakes. and rain Ia
the North Pacific States.
Warmer weather val move eastward over the Ohio
Valley Tuesday. and along the East Gulf and South
Atlantic States "Wednesday.
Stern warnings are displayed the Atlantic
c-sst from Jacksonville 10 ESstp0rt
The winds along the New England coast viii he
high Dortheasterly; on the Middle Atlantic coast
brisk 20 high northeastery shifting to northwesteriy
by Tuesday morning. on the South Atlantic coast
brisk % high northwestefly; the East Gulf coast
buH coast light variable. on the Lower Lakes brisk
northwestsrly; on the Upper Lakes moderate north,
westerly. except brisk On Huron.
Steamers departing Tuesday FOR European ports
will have brisk 20 high northeastegy winds and rain
to the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29

The first formal hearing of the Rail-
road Securities Commission. appointed by
President Taft under the authority of an
act Of Congress 10 make an investigation
and report on the subject of govern
mental supervision over the issuance OF
railroad stocks ana bonds, was held here
yesterday.
All the members OF the commission
including Arthur T. Hadley. president OF
Yale. chairman; p. n, Judson. of Mis-
sissippl; Frederick Strauss, of New York
Walter l.. Fisher, of Illinois; b. II. Mey-
er. of Wisconsin, and w. +. S. Griswold,
.Of New York. secretary. were present
Responding to an invitation Of Chair
man Hadley. Judson C. Clements. MEM
Der OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, appeared to discuss the attitude OF
the commission on the question OF capt
talization and valuation Of interstate
railways.
Judse Clements told the commission
that Che Interstate Commerce Commits
sion had, in annual reports, recommended
n physical valuation Of railway property
az a means Of providing basis for its
provisions OF the law
The Interstate Commerce Commission.
Judge Clements said, had made such rec
ommendation without attempting to indi-
cate just how the valuation should be
made or upon what II should be based.
Publicity Not Enough.
In response TO questions, Judge Glenn
ents expressed the opinion that publicity
OF the affairs OF interstate carriers would
not be sufficient. without regulatory
measures. 10 check evils incident TO the
issuance OF railroad securities.
Members Of the commission questioned
Judge Clements in regard TO the pro-
posed prohibition, contained in the inter-
state commerce bill introduced in the
last session against the sale OF securi-
ties by railroad at less than par,
It was pointed out that the objection
raised against such a prohibition was
that it would prevent what is known
as Speculative" railroad building. the
construction OF new roads into sections
Of the country not yet entirely opened
up. Judge Clements gave IL as his
opinion that the day Of speculative
railroad building in this country is
practically over. Judge Clements a $50
would put restrictions on the issuing OF
stock as bonus.
The securities commission will hold
hearings here this week, when an ad-
journment will be taken. Hearings
will be held later I'm New York and
other large cities, with a view 10 CIV
ing all persons interested an opportu-
nifty 10 appear
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Naval Order.

Commander 7. WILLIAMS. commissioned a COM
mander in the navy from November H. 1910.
Lieut.. Commander W. T. TARRANT commissioned
lieutenant commander in the navy from July /,
1910.
Lieut. Commander c. A. ADELE. commissioned a
lieutenant commander IN the navy from July /.
1910
Lieut. w II. LASSING commissioned a lieutenant
in tie navy from July l. 1910
Ensign ]. C. SUMPTER, retired, placed upon the
retired list OF officers Of the navy from NoVesn-
Der 2. lsle and discharged treatment Naval
Medical School Hospital. Washington. d. c.; TO
home.
Medical Director c. T. HIBBETT. commissioned a
medical director in the navy from October Z, 1910
Medical Inspector Z, Z. STONE commissioned a
medical inspector in the navy from August "a.
1910
Medical Inspector G. PICKRELL. commissioned a
medical inspector in the navy from October I,
1919
Passed Assistant Surgeon G. B. TRIBE commits
stoned a passed assistant surgeon in the navy
from juno e. 1910.
Passed Assistant Surgeon NJ. T. HIGGINS. eom-
missioned passed assistant surgeon in the navy
from October 4 1870
Passed Assistant surgeon G. D. HALE. commits
stored Passed assistant surgeon in the navy
from September q. 1910.
Passed Assistant Surgeon c. w. O. BUNKER.
commissioned passed assistant surgeon ia the
navy from September a. 1910
Assistant Surgeon A. &. STANLEY retired r]aced
upon the retired list of officers Of the navy from
November q. 1910
Passed Assistant Paymaster r. r. WALTROus IN
duty navy yard. New York n. Y AZ ASSISTANT
10 the general storekeepeF
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
CROWD CHASES THIEF
Much wanted Man Caught
After Long Run.
oUTSTEPs TWO POLICEMEN
Horace Dent. Sought for Two Years
for Thefts at Ivy City, Leads Of
fcers and Civilians a Merry Chase
Before He Is Finally Captured.
Taken 10 Ninth Precinct.

After foiling the Washington police for
nearly two years. Horace Dent. negro,
twenty-one years old. living in Ivy City.
y. G., suspected OF being responsible for
numerous robberies and housebreakings
in Ivy CITY, Langdon. and Monleilo. d. c.
vas arrested at Fifteenth and Ii streets
northeast yesterday afternoon. Dents
arrest followed a spectacular and excit-
ing chase by policemen and citizens.
Capt, Daley, OF the Ninth precinct. re
eeived a telephone message yesterday
morning saying that Dent was en- route
to this city on an electric car from Burr
vile. D. c. Policemen Foley and Giles
went to the White House station OF the
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Railway Company and awaited the ar
rival OF the Burrville car.
Dent was one Of the first passengers
to leave the car. He recognized the pO-
ncemen and dashed out OF the station.
Leads Policemen a Chase.
The officers went in pursuit OF the
fleeing negro. but Dent was more speedy
than either policeman and outdistanced
them. Policeman Foley took I'D the chase
which attracted a large crowd.
The shouting Of the pursuers attracted
the attention Of men returning from work
near Chesapeake Junction. They sue
eeeded in catching Dent and holding hin
until the arrival Of the police. He was
taken TO the Ninth precinct,
A pair Of gum boots and a rain coat
were stolen from an Italian camp at Iyy
City by a negro wearing a Waterman s
badge Dent wore such badge, and II
vas this tip that led 20 his capture. The
police say that Dent has enlarged his
field during the last few months.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
COURT SAYS CLERK
is NOT A TRUSTEE
Charges Against Federal En-
plOye Are Dismissed.
PUBLIC MONEYS NOT TAKEN
Holding that Frank fl. Mason,
Former Clerk of Massachusetts,
District Court, Was "DebtOr and
Not Trustee" Court Disnisses
EmbezzIement Counts.

The Supreme Court OF the United States.
in an opinion by Justice Hughes, yester-
day affirmed the decision Of the United
States Circuit Court of Massachusetts,
holding that three counts In the indiet-
ments returned against Frank II. Mason.
former clerk for the United States Cir
cult and District courts OF Massachusetts,
were insufficient. because they charged
the crime of embezzlement of public
moneys
The court holds that Federal court
clerks are In class to themselves: that
they are mot trustees, but debtors"
TO the United States for money paid into
their hands as fees, subject only to an
accounting at stated times
The court, Ia an opinion by Justice Lur-
ton. affirmed the decision Of the Kentuc-
Ky Court Of Appeals dismIssing the suit
brought by Charles Richardson. one time
a Republican nominee for Congress. At
lacking the validity OF the Kentucky
Congressional aportionment act of 1883.
In an opinion by Justice Day. the
court affirmed the opinion of the Virginia
Court OF Appeals. holding that claims OF
State creditors against a firm at Rich
mond, Va, engaged in building the Mo-
hawk and Galveston were superior as
lien TO the claims OF the government for
whom the vessels were being built.
Nay Tax Widows Dover.
That a State may tax as an inherit
lance a widows dover was decided by
the court when it affirmed the decision
OF the California Supreme Court dis
missing the suit OF Mrs. James Mofitt.
widow Of the Alameda County million
ARE. who left an estate Of 100000.
Mrs Momtt contended that her interest
In the estate was a dover interest that
vested when she was married. and was
not an inheritance and resisted the coli
lection or S26.64 by the treasurer OF
Alameda County. The California Su-
pTeme Court denied her contention, and
in an opinion by Justice White the court
affirmed the judgment Of the California
tribunal
The court by an opinion read by Jus
tioe MeKenHa affirmed a judgment OF the
Supreme Court OF Michigan aniTming a
judgment awarded 20 the Commercial
Milling Company. Of Detroit, against the
Western Union Telegraph Company for
damages under Michigan law. because Of
failure 10 deliver on time a message filed
for transmission 10 Kansas City.
The convictions OF W S. Harlan, Rob
ert Gallagher, and others IN the peonage
cases In the United states District Court
for the Northern district OF Florida were
affirmed IN an opinion by Justice Day.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
CABINET MEETING POSTPONED
President Taft Busy with Work on
His Message.

his -ANeH16Gs
President Taft has postponed the
regular Tuesday Cabinet meeting until
tomorrow, so as TO give him time to
finish his message before his official
advisers come together again II Is ex-
pected that the message Will be laid
before the Cabinet at tho meeting.
Until his message is finished, the
President is holding the Supreme Court
appointments in allegiance. There is no
longer much doubt that Gov. Hughes is
10 be made Chief Justice, but the other
two vacancies on the bench are appar-
emily still open
At this time Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor Nagel and Justice Swayze,
OF the Supreme Court OF New Jersey,
are most favorsbly mentioned for these
places. Mr.. Taft probably would not
hesitate about naming Secretary Nagei
II K were not for the loss OF a Cabinet
adviser. This consideration may result
in the President selecting some one
else.
A delegation from Chicago called at
the White House yesterday TO urge the
appointment of United States Circuit
Judge Frank z. Baker, OF Indianapolis.
There has been some talk within the
last few days OF Secretary of State
Knox as a possibility for the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Knox, It is known. has al
ready had two opportunities TO so On
the bench, and his friends say that he
has no ambition at this time in that di-
rection.
IL was learned that the President
will appoint Frederic ". Lehman. of
ST. Louis. TO the newly created Com
merce Court. probably as the presiding
Judge OF that court.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
BIRTHS REPORTED.
Nova-.h 49, ~
WHITE

WHITE.
William c. snd Maize N. DrIFy girl
Antonio A. and Bessie Guilt girl.
Fred. l.. and Bertha K Arerds. boy.
Franklin ard Jennie White, girl.
Edgar W. and Elizabeth Magruder, bog.
John q. and Mary C. Urquhart. boy.
John t. and Lillian c. Moorhead. boy.
Nicholas aud Antonina BerezoTAy. girl.
Samuel and Mary Kiatta, boy.
Antonino and Concetta Anastssi. hoy.
Nicola and F1lomena CeCchini, boy.
Alexander and Hattie Farhood, boy.
Daniel and Bridget T. Scanlon. boy.
Samuel and Esther Fine, girl.
Robert T. and Ethel Small. girl.
John and Mabel Smith. boy.
John and Virginia Fleming girl.
Frank n. and Maude 5. Elmore, boy.
Frederick +. and Florence A. Wilhelm, boy.
John and Nora Murray. girl.
W. L. and Mary A. Aleyens. girl.
Robert +, and Margaret Kelly. girl.
George and Frances Foria. boy.
Bernard r. and Msry II. Jet. boy.
Louis and Regina Friedman, girl.
Maurice r. and Laura l. Robinson. girl
Lawrence T. and Ada Nolan. girl.
William and Minnie 8. Glynn, boy-
Henry A. J. and Mary +. Clark. girl.
Robert Z. and Catherine f. Daily, boy.
COLORED.
Thornton and Agnes Hungerford. girl.
James II. and Frances A. johnson. girl.
Robert C. and Irene f. Dyson, boy.
Lewis and Mary Burell. girl.
John y. aHd Aiary r, Cox boy.
Albert H. and Beatrice Nelson. gri.
james and Agnes Davis. boy.
William and Rose Proctor. girl.
John and Hattie Wheeler. girl.
Nathaniel and Agnes Butler. boy
james T. and Mary f. Walker, SRI.
Charles and Cora Matthews, boy,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
RITES FOR GEN. CAKES.
Hero of Two Wars VIII BE buried
at Arlington.

The funeral Of Brig. Gen. James Cakes.
who died at Emergency Hospital Sunday
afternoon of heart failure. viii be held
tomorrow afternoon at I: 80 o'clock from
his apartment. in Stoneleigh Court. Rev.
Herbert Knox Smith. of St. Margaret's
Episcopal Church. will officiate
lnterment will be in Arlington Gene
terry. The funeral cortege viii be met
at the Virginia end OF Aqueduct Bridge
BY a troop OF cavalry and escorted TO
the grave.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
WnKIE GETS NEW POST.
VIII Head Special Agents Service
Of The CounirN.

VIII Head Special Agents Service
OF the Country.
Chief John Z. Wilkie. of the Secret
Service, was yesterday appointed super
visor and chief OF the Special Agents
Service, exclusive OF the Internal Reve-
nue. Service He will also retain his
position as Chief Of the Secret Service,
The change was made by Secretary
Franklin MaeVeagh for the purpose OF
injecting new Iife into the Special Agents
Service
George w Mari viii become assistant
chief. He was formerly chief. and re-
quested that ne be transferred. On ac-
count OF his advanced age. He IS sew
enty-three years old.
Leslie Nj. Cullom. now special agent in
charge OF the Baltimore customs district,
will come 10 Washington and take
charge of the special agents Office here.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
AUTO STARTS RUNAWAY.
Horse Breaks from Wagon Hit by
Skidding Machine.

When an auto driven by DR.. Welton c
near Fourth street yesterday afternoon
skidded into a wagon, owned by 3. Rich'l
Sons, 1901 f street northwest, the
right front wheel was torn from the
wagon. The horse broke from It's shaft
and ran toward Fifth street.
The horse covered so much territory
that persons were easily lost In the
chase that ensued. J. NJ. Odum. while
walking in street. near Fourteenth
street northwest. brought the animal
10 a halt.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Tyyo Degrees Conferred.

National Tent. No. ]. knights of the
Maccabees of the World. conferred the
second and third degrees upon John
Poetzman at its regular meeting. held at
old Masonic Temple. last night. State
Commander D. W. Gall, who is just re-
covering from injuries received in a
street car accident last September. was
present and made an address. After the
initiatory ceremonies a luncheon was
elPVad
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
William Street q years, 80 18th 81. ".
William Bolger. 6 years. Co ] A. -.
John Doe 60 years. Govt. Hoop Insane.
Marg g. BlAckst0ck y years Providence Hosp.
Sidney f. Marshall. 50 years. llol 9Th s. Sc.
Marian A. Du Bots. years. @os Pogtner place Nv.
Elizabeth J. Scott. s. years. 754 18th Il. ng.
John Rooney. 8 years. GOTt. Hosp. Insane.
Robert l. Andersen, 8 years. Govt. Hosp Insane.
Deals Mccarthy, g years. L. s. Soldiers Home.
sara T.. browne. $ years Mt. Vernon Apt. House.
Mary l.. NeTmillion. 20 years. III 18th 81. nv.
Non Peterson 81 year. Garfield Hosp.
GeH James Oskes 81 years. Emergency Hosp
Florence CarTgan. g years lit0 y. Capitol s.,
Mary Stuart nlouths, $50 X 81 NV
nOnatiBs LoEIpoae, u days. g Myrtle 81.
Infant of MT. ard Mrs. Joseph Il. Gaines, Is min
lies. Georgetown Univ Hosp.
COL0RED.
Jessie Rollins . years. lss5 9Th 81. nv.
William Josdon g years, Carried Hosp.
EdEaTd Massey q years Georgetown inv. Hosp
Amelia A. Webster. s. years. III 9th 81. -
Edward Bass5eld IS years. Home Aged and InhTm
Mary L. Robinson. % years. COS ID u. sE.
Robert Winston g years ls-5 Church s. NV.
Henrietta Hawkins months. 1874 tth ST. NV
George {. johnson, s months Freedmsn's Hosp.
The largest college is IN Cairo. with over 10 90
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29

Claiming that the Supreme Court of the
United States erred in the case of Fred
eric A Hyde and J. H. Schneider. who
are held on charges of conspiracy with
John A Benson and Henry p. Dimson. In
regard TO alleged land frauds in CalIfor-
MIA and Oregon. their attorneys sought a
writ OF review yesterday on two counts.
They claim that the statute OF limitations
should have been applied for the benefit
Of the defendants, and that the Supreme
Court had no jurisdiction ever ths case,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Not the ]. H. Hill.

James H. Hill. teacher, of 227 V
yesterday that he had not passed away.
as was stated In the newspapers. The
man who was stricken while attending
the Alexandria Memorial Church IN \
street northwest. between Twenty sew
enth and Twenty eighth streets, Sun
day, was OF 3 similar name.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Maccabee. Give Enchre.

bees Of the World gave a euchre for
their members and friends at Pythian
Temple last night There was a large
attendance. and much interest was shown
in the contest for first prizes Mrs May
Ellis won first prize for ladies and
Charles Woo6gate took first prize for gem
tlenleu
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Local Temnerature.

Midnight 81 a. M, 80: 4 a. M, Ss a. m, 80
a. ~, 80 10 q. m. 20: Z noon, 20: ? p. m. 30
T. m, 40; p. n. S. ?. m. g. 10 p. m, 81.
Highest Al lowest. 81
Relative humidity-s a. m. 81: ? p. m. s.; p m
q. Rainfall Is 7. m. to-s p. NJ. or. Hours u
sunshine. O.
Temperature sane date last year-Highest. s.; low
est, ..
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29

from the Modern Woodmen OF America
The combined camps of this organization
viii meet az Typographical Temple this
evening at 1:90 o'clock and viii be e.
eorted 10 the festival by degree team
and the Elks' Escort Band.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
BOND COMMITTEE
BEGINS HEARINGS
Judge J.C. Clements Appears
Before New Body.
TELLS COMMISSIONS VIEWS

Member of Interstate Commerce
Commission Says Day of specuia-
of Securities Below Par Should BE
StOpped-WouId Restrict Bonuses.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Largest Morning Circulation.

While you think OF it. telephone your
Want AID. to The Washington Herald.
and biz viii be sent you al esas 3 word
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. e.3l a. m. ard 6Ss p m. Low
tide 1888 a. m. and 1872 D. m.
Tomorrow High tide 7;i2 a. m. and 7:l2 D. N.
Low tide, % a. N. and p p m.
Condition of the Water.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Harpsrs Ferry, W. Va. Nov, &.-Both rivers clear.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29

After using imported Welsh coal for nearly fifty
years, the New York fire department has found that
selected fuel from Indiana develops greater energy
ia its engines.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
DIED.

MILLER-On sunday, November 2. 1910
at AIS p. m, SUSAN j. MILLER,
sister OF John r. Oursler.
Notice OF funeral later.
OAKES-On Sunday. November q. 1910
at 4:55 n m. JAMES CAKES. colonel
and breyet brisadier general. United
States army
Funeral from his late residence, Stone
leigh Court, Wednesday. November 30
at 80 p. m. Interment at Arlington
Relatives and friends invited TO at
tend
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commandery Of the District q Columbia.
CITY % Washington. November % 1910.
The death Of Companion JAMES CAKES, Breye'
Brgadier General. L. s. Army in this City tbs
9th Instant is announced 10 the Commander
Funeral services. at which the attendance Of Com
panions is requested viii be held at his late resi-
deBce Stonelegh Court, on Wednesday, 5lth instant
al 30 O'Clock p NJ
Iniernsnt at the National Cemetery. Arlington
Virginia.
By command of
Rear Admiral GEORGE c. REMEY. L. $. NAVY.
Commander.
v. P HUxFORD.
Recorder.
PETERSON Suddenly on Sunday. No
Vember q. 1910. at her residence, 23Sis
Fourteenth street southeast, NORA,
l.. VI
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
RICE-On Saturday. November Is. 1870
at Livingston, Mont. ANNIE LOUISE
wife OF Melvin +. Rice and youngest
daughter Of Eliza s. Bartslmes and
the late Christopher Bartelmes.
SCOTT-On Sunday morning. November
p, 1910, at her residence. 734 Thir-
teenth street northwest ELIZABETH
JANE SCOTT, in her eighty-eighth
year
Funeral from Epiphany Church G
street, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets northwest, Wednesday
November 80, at p. m. Friends in
Vited.
SCOTT-On Sunday evening. November
q. 1910. WILLIAM THOMAS SCOTT
JT,, son Of the late William Thomas
Scott and Martha Scott Of Tennally.
town, and brother OF Mrs jamie Tay-
Tor. Louise Scott, and Charles Scott
Remains are at Smiths undertaking
shop, s street. between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets northwest
Funeral Wednesday. November 30. al
s o'clock. Relatives and friends in
vited. (New York and Newport pa
pers please copy)
SMALLEY-On Saturday, November g
1910, at Z a. m, Mrs. Mai. MARIAN
sMALLEY, of the American Saliva
50. at l D. IN.
TREXLER-On Sunday. November q
1870 az Is a. m, LULU NJ, beloved
wife of the late Peter A. Trexier
Funeral from her late residence. 3iZ
Dumbart0n avenue. northwest, Wed
nesday. November 80, at 10 a. m
Services private. fnterment at Rock
Creek Cemetery.
WARFIELD-On Sunday. November %
1870 at 1850 p. m. at her home, IN
Rockville. Nd. ANN WAKEFIELD
widow OF William III. Warfield. in her
eighty-seventh year
Funeral from her fate residence. or
Wednesday, November 80 at 1873
a. m
MISUNDERSTANDING. on Monday, No
Vember IS 1910. at p M, at the resi-
dence Of his daughter. Mrs. Mark E
Towers. I2l5 Clifton street northwest
GEORGE w. WEBSTER beloved
husband Of the late Eliza Price Web
ster, in the seventy-tlfth year OF his
age.
Funeral services will be held at il a
m Wednesday. November 30 Rela-
tiYss and friends are invited,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29
Temperature. i'm Other Citie..

Temperatures In other cities, together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twenty-fouf hogrs ended
at 5 ?. m. yesterday are as follows
The Washington herald., 1910-11-29

The largest college is in Cairo. with over 1000
students and SO teachers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-23
PAYS THE PENALTY.
Murderer of a Woman Was
EIectrocuted at Sing
Sing Today.
CLAIMS HIS INNOCENCE
american News Service)


Ossining, n. Y, Feb. 23.-Carlo Giro
convicted of the murder of Mrs. So
phie l.. Staber in Brooklyn last sum
mer when caught burglarizing the
Staber home, was electrocuted at Sing
Sing prison this morning. His last
words were protest of his innocence
He walked unflinchingly to the chair
and in firm voice responded to the
litany recited by the priests
Just as he was being seated in the
chair, he requested permission to
speak. 1t was refused and he eXciaim-
ed time after time: Shame on you
Christian people, putting an innocent
man to death.
When the electrodes had been adj
justed and state electrician Davis was
in the act of stepping back to give
the signal for the turning on of the
current, Giro said: II am ashamed OF
these Christian people who put a man
to death when he has not committed a
murder"
Eighteen hundred and forty volts OF
electricity We're shot through his body
twice and he was declared dead al
5:5S:3O.