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houses that does an international bust
ness. Then we wouldn't have to live
on her money. That was my idea
But things turned out so differently:
That night, and, strange as 1t may
seem. l cannot recollect the date-my
memory seems to be a haze in that re-
spect-I was fixing up couch In the
sitting room upstairs. 1t had a broken
chisel and a wooden mallet trying 70
get the thing Strengthened out. She
was reading for a while. and then some
thing happened.
and yet so personal that I will not tell
what it was to anybody-but she became
angry. I got angry. too. We had WORDS
bitter words. and her tongue flew with
she knew the meaning of half the things
she said, though that seems ridiculous.
but I replied In kind, not so foul in my
language, but bitter and nasty
Presently she said something could
not stand. l few at her and struck her
She taunted me again, and suddenly
felt bereft Of my senses. l seized the
mallet 1 had been working with and
smashed her on the head as she sat or
the edge Of the lame couch, grinning q,
me. go
again and again l struck, utterly with
out realization of what I was doing. Hell
body had fallen to the floor and she lay
stone dead, as believed and still believe
i A'NA
heart and knew she was dead.
Took Trinkets From Body.
II sat there a long while beside her
wondering what I was going to do. II
was about 10 o'clock when 1 struck her
and the body lay there till the middle
of the night. Then l made up my mind
1 must get rid Of the body. l went down
stairs and brought up a trunk Into the
trunk l pushed her body. just as it was
save that I took off few of the trinkets
which had honeymoon memories for me
1T wasn't such hard work getting the
body into the trunk. l had plenty OF
strength, and ] closed up and tied the
trunk. Then bounced 1T down the stairs
till l had got it on the ground floor level
There, in the darkness, l rolled 1t out on
it's own rollers. pulling it and pushing it,
till got 1t to the dock at the foot OF our
lawn-a little dock that juts into the lake.
There tumbled the trunk into the water
and then l went back to the house.
Hoped He Would Escape
Il slept there that night and spent the
next day and night there. too. Then l de-
cided ] had better get away. and | went
to Genoa l engaged passage on the Prin-
zess Irene and came on over.
Naturally, | was nervous, but l knew
nothing of what had been published, and
had every hope l would make my way
into the United States uperceived. There
you have all l want TO say about the af-
fair, except that l have no defense to Of
fer. 1 shall always regret the deed. but
it was done in the heat of anger, and
have not really known since just what
/ was DOING
Charlton declined to be drawn into any
further discussion Of the killing Of his
wife or of their acquaintance before mar
| riage When pressed on this score he
| abruptly closed the interview. but not be-
| fore he had exclaimed, when told that his
| father was on the way to see him. that
che couldn't see what good it would do. -
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Gave Up tho Watch.

She gave up the watch, which IL valued
at about $500, with the statement that heI
husband presented 1t to her shortly afte,
March 1, the date Of the robbery. She
satisfied the officials that she knew little
or nothing Of the theft or the subsequent
hiding Of the jewels.
With the recovery Of the watch, only
s., 500 worth Of jewelry. principally in un-
set diamonds, remains unaccounted for.
Wimbush succeeded in disposing Of these.
and since his arrest the detectives have
not been able to locate them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-24
FAVORS INVESTIGATION
Of FRIAR LANDS SALE
House Committee Takes Ac-
ton on Resolution of Rep
reSentative Martin.

An investigation into the sale OF friar
lands in the Philippines was recommend.
ed to the House today by the committee
on insular affairs, which took favora Bile
action on the House resolution OF Repre-
sentative Martin of Colorado, providing
for such an investigation by this com
mittee
The resolution. adopted, provides
Tor a thorough investigation or the in
terror department. OF the Philippine gov
eminent touching the administration OF
Philippine lands and all matters OF fact
pertaining thereto. whether the same are
TO be had in the United states the
Philippine Islands or elsewhere and 10
report 10 this Congress
The committee is given power to sub
poena witnesses and administer oaths l.
was also provided that a Subcommittee
might be named to so TO the Philippines
or elsewhere TO secure information.
Inc Martin resolution demanding the
investigation recited that a report from
the secretary OF War had disclosed that
Frank w. Carpenter. executive secretary
OF the Philippine government. has leased
5000 acres OF friar land. and intimated
| that Carpenter had practically purchased
| 1000 acres.
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ADMITS EWELRY THEFT
WIMBUSH PLEADS GUILTY
AND Is BOUND OVER.
Wife, Who Also Had Been Arrested.
Is Observation-Disclosures
Goes to Jail.

Hamilton Scott Winlbush, who con-
fessed the theft of $4,000 worth Of the
Hornsby family jewels, pleaded guilty to
a charge OF grand larceny at his pre-
liminary arraignment before Judge Null
lowry in the Police Court TO-DAY and
was committed to Jail in default Of
5000 bond to await the action of the
grand jury.
On account OF Wimbush's plea no tes-
timony was taken, although four detee-
tives. Col. Robert X. Evans, u s. A.
Mrs. Hornsby's son-in-law. and Louisa
Wimbush, the defendants wife, were on
hand to take tho witness stand if that
had been necessary.
Wimbush, when asked regarding the
details OF the theft. while sitting in the
prisoners dock previous to his arraign-
ment, reiterated the admissions made tS
the detectives at the time of the ar
rest.
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Ready for Punishment.

Il took EN-. That's all there Is to it
and I'll have to stand for what's coming
to me-" he said.
His demeanor indicated indifference. He
talked to his wife a few moments after
the committal and then followed a bailinf
to the court cells, where he was detained
until his removal to the Jail.
Circumstances which the police at first
believed might lead to charges against
the prisoners wife, who was arrested In
Berkeley Springs. W. Va, yesterday. did
not bear fruit. Her release from custody
was ordered. followed by an announce
ment from the prosecuting attorney that
she was not implicated in the affair.
On the strength Of Wimbusi's state
ment to the detectives that he gave his
wife an old-fashioned gold watch from
the booty. Detective Kleindienst went to
the West Virginia town yesterday where
The woman was employed a. a nurse and
brought her back to the District last
night.
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Ohio Politics Discussed.

President Taft last night entertained at
dinner some OF the leaders of the Ohio
republican party These included Sena-
tor. Dick. Walter F. Brown. of Toledo,
chairman of the state central committee;
Wade Ellis. chairman OF the executive
committee and director OF the campaign
this year; Collector Willis q. Bowland
q Columbus The situation in Ohio was
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was sure, when he learned of the finding
of the body in the trunk. that his som
body would also be found. 1t was ter
rible shock to learn from the boys own
lips that he actually killed this woman in
a fit of unROYernahle rage
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CHARLTON INSANE,
ASSERTSAL|EN|ST;
HEARING PUT OFF

CONTINUED From First Page
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CONTINUED on Tenth Page.)
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
CITIZENS TO DRAFT
UTILITIES MEASURE
Bill Will Be Presented by
District Committees.

President W Mex. Clayton. OF the
Federation Of Citizens Associations. yes
terday named a committee 10 draft a
public utilities commission measure 10 be
presented TO Congress.
The. following members of the fedora
ton compose the committee: Glenn
Brown, of the Washington Society Of
Fine Arts; George F. Williams, of the
Brightwood Park Citizens Association;
Allan Davis. OF the Southeast Associa-
ton: ". n Cromwell. OF Petworth; J..
G. McGrath OF Park View; c. c. Ian
caster. OF the Northwestern Suburban
Association; L. II. Patterson, Of the
Northeast Suburban Association; j.
Rush Marshall OF the American Insti-
tute OF Architects; d. A. Edwards, Of
the Lincoln Park Citizens Association,
and J. W Dyre. OF the Takoma Park
Citizens Association.
A meeting OF the committee viii be
called this week, when plans for drafting
the proposed bill will be made.
II is thought President Taft VIII
recommend the creation Of such a COM
mission in his message to Congress.
Should this be the case, the federation
will endeavor 10 have the bill introduced
by Representative Smith. of the House
District Committee. and Senator Gal
lingeT. Of the Senate District Committee.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
DIED.

ELLSWORTH-On Monday, November Z,
1910. at $50 a. Ms at her residence, 64s
Eleventh street northeast MARY G.
ELLSWORTH, aged seventeen years
and three months.
Funeral private.
HARRIsON-On Monday. November Z.
1910. at Boston, Mass, WILLIAM
EVELYN HARRISON, son OF the
late DR.. George Byrd Harrison and
Jane L. Stone Harrison
Funeral Wednesday. November 3. al
2:Se p. m. from Epiphany Church.
LONERGAN-On Saturday. November 5.
1910 at Sibley Hospital, IDA, beloved
wife Of Thomas Lonergan, in her
thlrty-fifth year.
Funeral from Hindie's chapel Tuesday.
November & at $50 a. m. thence 20
st. Aloysius' Church, where mass will
be said az a. m Interment al
Mount Olivet Cemetery. Relatives
and friends invited
McAfENAAlIN-On Sunday. November s.
1910 al ! a. m. at the residence OF
his daughter, Mrs. Frank n. McPher-
son. 4iS Kentucky avenue southeast,
JOHN McMENAMIN.
Funeral from above residence TUESDAY,
November g. at $50 a. m. Requiem
mass at the Church OF the Holy Com
forter. Fourteenth and East Capitol
streets southeast. at a. m.
STONER-Suddenly on Sunday. Novem-
Der 6. 1910. at s p. m. ELIZABETH {.
STONER.
Funeral from her late residence, 1853 Q
street, Tuesday November s. at
p. m. Interment at McVeytown. Pa.
(McVeytown, Pa. papers please copy.l
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
DICKINSON RETURNS
AFTER WORLD TOUR
Army Staff Turns Out to
Greet Secretary of War.

Secretary OF War Dickinson got
back to Washington last night. after a
trip around the world, lasting several
months
He was accompanied by Mrs Dickin-
son. Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards
Chief OF the Bureau of Insular Affairs OF
the War Department, who was also a
member OF the party. did not return TO
Washington with the Secretary. Gen.
Edwards left New York yesterday morn
ing for Cleveland, Ohio. 10 visit his
mother.
Secretary Dickinson was met al the
Union Station as he sllghted from the
Congressional Limited hy Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood. Chief Of STAFF; Maj Gen
F. c, Ainsworth, the Adiutant General;
Maj. Gen. William II. Carter. Assistant
Chief of STAFF: Brig Gen. Charles H.
Whipple. Paymaster General and Paul
Charlton, law officer Of the Insulsr
Bureau.
Secretary Dickinson Will return 20 his
desk in tie War Department to-day lie
viii ind a large accumulation OF impor-
tant questions awaiting his attention.
One of these Is the schedule OF move
ments OF troops 10 and from the Philip
pines next year.
Another matter is the proposed merger
Of the Philippine scouts and constab-
ulary.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. S. Deps. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington Monday Nos. Z 1865 o. m

Washington. Monday Noy. T. i9l0-6 2. m.
A moderate disturbance that eentered over Lower
Michigan Monday night caused some snow hurries
there and IA the Lower Lake region Rain was
reported in the Pacific States southwark into
Northern California and eastward into Idaho due
to an energetic storm area that centered In Alberta
and was spreading southeastWard into the Missouri
Valley. Fair weather was general elsewhere in the
United States.
Considerably warmer weather vas found Ia the
Central Mississippi and in the Ohio valleys but
readings below freezing again reported in the
Upper Mississippi Valley but as a rule relatively
mild conditions prevailed throughout the country.
The lake disturbance viii cause STOW nurr1es
in Michigan. Northern Ohio Westefn and Northern
New York and Northern New Eagland Tuesday.
Some rainfall may BE- expected In the North Pa
cihe States and IN Idaho ard Montana but else
where in the United States the weather viii con-
tinue fair during the next foFty-eight hours.
II viii be somewhat warmer in the Atlantic State
Tuesday but cuier weather viii spread ont Of the
Upper Mississippi Valley and Manitoba into the
Lake region during the day. Mild weather viii con
tinue in the Central Mississippi Valley and the
Plains States.
Storm warnings are displayed on the Pacific Coast
from Point BObos noEthNsrd
The winds along the New England coast viii he
brisk vest to south: on the Middle Atlantic coast
moderate west 10 southwest: on the South Atlantic
coast light variable on the Gulf light variable;
the Lower Lakes brisk west to northwest; on the
Upper Lakes moderate northWestery, becoming
variable
Steamers departing Tuesday for European ports
viii have moderate TO brisk westerly winds and gen
orally fair weather to the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
STRIVING TO GET DONATIONS
Directors Hope to Keep the City
Fairgrounds Open.
Subscribed by Saturday 10
Maintain Fields.

Unless its appeal to citizens OF the
District is needed, and the public pocket
book opened to the tune of 5000, the
Washington Playground Association has
decided il necessary 10 close next Sat
urday those fields OF recreation 10 the
5000 youngsters who daily enjoy the
games This sum is needed for their
maintenance during the fiscal year, and
up to date only $3.50 has been sub
scribed
The Columbia Citizens Association has
pledged $500, which win be turned over
In a few days. Colored citizens Of the
Capital have arranged a benefit perform
ance to be given at True Reformers' Hall
this evening Preceding the musical pro-
gramme. basketball games will be played
between the teams OF Howard Univer-
sity and Howard Academy, and the Arm
strong Manual Training School and the
NJ Street High School.
The United Order of True Reformers
has volunteered 10 make the hall ready
for the entertainment and will pay all
expenses incidental TO the benefit The
proceeds will be turned over Immediately
TO tie Fairgrounds Association. Those
IN charge Of the affair are Thomas John
son and W. s. Dufiield
The board OF directors OF the assocta-
ton viii meet next Saturday 10 deter
mine whether the responses for financial
aid has been sufficient TO warrant a fur
ther striving 10 obtain the needed funds
The following donations We're received
yesterday: Ralph w. Lee IS: F. D. Head,
s.; Gen. and Mrs. A. w, Greely 81; Mrs.
Ellen n. Warder. SO; Joseph Strasburger,
$40; William D. West $40; Thomas Grant,
$40; Woodward g. Lothrop, $3.50; Cuno H
Rudolph, S25; friend, 80; Mrs. Hennen
Jennings, SlO Miss Mary E. McCeney. S,
and Adolph Loehl, s..
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
KRAMER OPENS SHOW.
Washington Flower Lovers Visit r
street establishment.

Washington flower lovers weSe given an
unusual treat yesterday afternoon at the
opening or the annual chrysanthemum
show Of Kramer, the florist who grows
his own blossoms" at 9l5 F street north
west
The conservatory was one gorgeous
mass Of color, in which every hue OF the
rainbow Wed. The entire establishment
from the F street windows TO the z
street wall. was one mass OF flaming au-
tumn leaves, gorgeous carnations. and
roses. Every flower on the calendar had
prominent place.
From the lesfy heights pure white
doves circleG the vast establishment, fit
ting In and out Of the blossoms, and ap-
pearing Ike great snowfiakes. Chinese
lanterns, weird Of design. were intermin-
gled with leaves. and made a handsome
decorative contrast
The exhibit VIII continue all week, with
an orchestra giving daily concerts from
to in the afternoon and from to 10
In the evening. Two sacred concerts
will be given Sunday.
Yesterdays magnificent display repre-
sents the knowledge gained by twenty
years OF experience. seven years OF which
Mr.. Kramer has done business at his
present establishment The store has re-
Gently been enlarged, and in its entirety
is one Of the finest flower shops in the
South.
The chrysanthemums. the finest that
even Kramer has ever exhibited, are
there IN every variety. They are beauti-
ful in size and shape, and were the most
admired flower. as indicated by the
throughout the afternoon. Conspicuous
in the group gre the Col. Appleton and
Maj. Bonifon. and also the DE-, Enguhart.
new and improved species.
A unique feature of the show is two
Whitman ferns, the largest plants OF the
kind in the world. They grow from the
roots and have no earth around them,
but are fed with fertilizer. thus maintain
ing them.
A cordial invitation is extended the pub
lie 10 attend the show and concerts.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
THREE NUNS NATURALIzED.
Take Oath of Allegiance Before Dis
trict supreme Court.

Chaperoned by Mgr James Mackin and
Mother Martin, three nuns Of the Con
gregation OF Perpetual Alteration sp-
peared yesterday before Justice Barnard,
OF the District Supreme Court. and took
the oath of allegiance to the United
States. making them citizens OF the re-
public.
The new citizens are Marie Kamp. OF
Holland. Rachelina Naresca, OF Italy.
and Seyerina DO Giovanni, OF Sicily,
They arrived in this country October 10,
1900. going Immediately TO the convent.
Three months ago the sisters filed their
applications at the house OF John r.
Young. clerk OF the court. but it was
necessary for them to appear in open
court yesterday when they took the oath
required by law.
An amusing incident occurred when
Justice Barnard asked them II they be-
lieved In polygamy. AS their vows for
bid them TO marry even once. the nuns
could not restrain a broad smile at the
routine question.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08

Fleeing before the officers OF the law for
nearly two years, escaping arrest q dozen
times by mere accident. and lodging the
police in big cities in this country and
Canada, Ralph Racinni. thirty-fve years
old. wanted by the Washington police on
charge OF grand larceny. reached the
end OF his flight yesterday when Detee-
tive Frank Baur. of this city. took him
IN custody in Ottawa, Canada, with the
aid Of the Canadian authorities.
After his prisoner was behind cell bars.
Baur wired Maj. Sylvester. notifying the
chief OF police that the fugitive was un-
der arrest and was lighting exrradition.
IL is believed Raeinni viii lose the legal
battle, and the Washington police expect
to see him in this city In a few days.
Made Cunning Escape.
Racinni. who is also known by the
aliases of Maglili. Rock Magolda. and Ru-
doiph Mongoli. shows the genius of an
experienced crook in his flight from de-
tectives. The charge OF grand larceny
was preferred against him by Frederick
Cole. Of the jewelry firm OF Cole & Swan.
Of Washington. II is alleged that on
November "a, 1908, Racinni stole jewelry
valued at about $40 from the frm
When the Italian disappeared his wife
and three-year-old child also vanished.
The whereabouts OF the mother and
child is unknown 10 the police Racinni
has worked as a barber in some OF the
most prominent hostelries in the country.
He is an expert at pool playing and also
has a reputation as a poker sharp.
The police describe him as an all
around" good fellow, with the ability TO
initiate a baby talking. a pastime fire.
quently INDUCED IN by the Italian for
the amusement OF friends.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
WOMAN ESCAPES; MAN MISSING
Whereabouts of Asylum Patient Is
Mystery to Police.

The whereabouts OF Miss Rose Leon
ard. thirty-fve years old, a patient at
ST. Elizabeths, who disappeared from
the institution Sunday afternoon. are still
q mystery TO the police and asylum
authorities.
Miss Leonard had been patient at the
asylum on two occasions, and until her
escape yesterday had been at the insti-
tuition for two months. The police think
she may go 10 friends living at 5lS Co
lumbia road. Her home is in Falls
Church, Va
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
Wife Fears for Husband Out of
Employment.

The police are still looking for George
NJ Griffith, forty-fve years old, OF 1l2g
Ninth street northwest, who has. been
missing from his home since Thursday
Griffith is subject TO heart disease, and
his wife fears that he has had a fatal
attack
When Griffith left home he was out of
employment. Mrs. Grifith said her hus-
band was q man of good habits and that
he stayed at home most of the time.
He was at one time a policeman, and
was last employed in the Interior De-
partment,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
HERE Is AREMEDY THAT
WILL CURE ECZEMA
1--WE PROVE TT"

Why waste time and money expert
menting with greasy salves and lotions.
trying to drive the eczema germ from
underneath the skin when the O'Don-
neli's Drug Stores guarantee ZEMO, a
clean liquid preparation for external use,
to rid the skin of the germ life that
causes the trouble? One application will
relieve the itching and ofteutimes one
bottle is sufficient TO cure a minor case
of eczema.
In over 2000 towns and cities in
America, the leading druggist has the
agency for ZEM0 and he win tell you OF
the marvellous cures made by this clean.
simple treatment ZEMO is recognized
as the cleanest and most popular treat
ment for eczema. pimples, dandruff. and
all other forms OF skin or scalp affec-
tions, whether on infant or grown per-
son. VIII you try bottle on our rec
ommendation?
o'DoNNELL's DRUG STORES.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
RECEIPTS INCREASED.
Nearly SI25,OOO Taken In Durins
Month of October,

According to a statement issued yes
terday the Washington City Post-office
increased its receipts for October by 324
per cent over the corresponding month
last year.
The sale OF stamps amounted to s114.-
1866; second class matter. S5,4lS.5S; third
class, $3.50; box rent. s979.Ss; and sale OF
waste material. sllS25. Stamped paper
in fractional lots brought in $3.50 To-
tai receipts amounted 10 S12l,SS952
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
REFUSE INSURANCE PAYMENT
Court UphoIds Company on Grounds
of Misrepresentation.

When applying for insurance. mis-
representing ones physical condition is
legal ground for refusing payment on the
policy, according TO a decision rendered
yesterday by Justice Robb. of the Court
OF Appeals.
The court affirmed a verdict In favor
OF the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany, which was sued by Mary Griffith,
as executrix of the estate OF Mrs Annie
D. Burgoyne. misrepresentation Of
health in application for policy was the
ground for the salt.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
meath Due 40 Asnbvx,a,ton

Coroner Nevitt yesterday issued GER
tifeate OF accidental asphyxlation in the
case OF James Dwyer sixty-fvs years
old. who was found dead IN his room at
1104 Eighteenth street northwest sun
day afternoon. Dwyer was the hostler
OF Gen Nelson A. Miles, having been in
his employ for years.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
Local Temperature.

Midnight g 4. m. 81: a. m. 3: s a. M. 81
a. n. s2; 10 a m. 81 Il noon, 81; p. m, ~;
?. m. ss: ?. m. 50; p m. 81: 10 ,. m. j.
Highest. IS; lowest. 81.
Relative humidity-s a. m, II p. m, q p M.
q. Rainfall gs ?, N, to P. fn.), 06 Hours Of
sunshine. l0.3. Per cent Of possible sunshine 100
Temperature same date last year-HigheSt. s. lOw-
est s.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08

I'm allus glad when Uncle Toms
Cabin comes along fer then feller
knows jist exactly what he's goin'
I git fer his money.
If theirs anything in a feller a
little assessment II bring it ont.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-08
F0RGER WANTED HERE.
Davidson Serving Time in
Ohio Penftenffary.

When Christian Davidson. also known
under the aliases Richard Miller and
Richard Davis. who passed a bad check
on the Fourteenth Street Savings Bank
for the amount of si.25o. completes a
fve-year sentence in an Ohio peniten-
tiary he Will be brought 10 this city for
trial
Davidson forged he name OF Francis
A. Blundon. director OF the Fourteenth
street bank