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The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

Albert H Willard, charged with the
murder of his son-in-law. Irving w Beck,
was acquitted by the jury last night after
being out nine hours.
When the verdict was announced there
were only the officers OF the court pres
ent. together with the attorneys. several
newspaper men, and a few hangers-on.
TWO hours before the jury came in with
rs verdict Wizards relatives and friends,
including the child-wife. o. Beck. who was
killed by Willard. had gone to their
homes, the Eenerai Impression resafiing
that the jury would not return a verdict
until ti.ls morning.
At $50 o'clock last night the Jury sent
word to Judge Gould. the presiding JUS
tice in the trial that they had agreed
upon a verdict and were ready to report
Justice Gould was at his home when the
message reached him. He Immediately
went TO the court room. which he reached
at 1910 O'Clock, when the jury filed IN,
and after the Jury roll was called the
foreman handed to the-clerk the verdict
Of the fury, which head: mot guilty, by
reason Of insanity"
No Demonstration.
There was no demonstration upon the
announcement Of the verdict. Willard
showed no extraordinary emotion. He
shook hands with his counsel and each
member Of the jury. thanking them for
clearing him.
Harvey Givens. assistant prosecuting at
[ torney for the government, asked the
court to remand the prisoner until such
time as an investigation can be made
I into the sanity Of Willard. He was taken
I back 10 the place OF confinement in the
I basement Of City Hall.
/ Counsel for Willard viii to-day file the
necessary papers asking for the discharge
/ Of Willard Immediately, as he has been
acquitted Of the charge against him. The
/ government will probably file papers in
support Of its demand for an examination
/ into Wizards sanity.
( Willard may be discharged to-day. or
/ he may be held for several days TO per-
nit counsel on both sides TO file their
/ papers and give the court sufficient time
/ 10 pass upon the same.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
WILLARD IS ACQUITTED
AFTER NINE HOURS
Held Not Guilty of Killing Beck On Ground of
Insanity-NO Demonstration

Should the c9urt rule in favor Of the
government an investigation into WI
lard's sanity would follow, and in the
event that alienists pronounce him insane
his case would be parallel with Harry
Thaw's. and confinement in the govern
ment insane asylum would follow.
Instructed by Judge.
The jury sent word at 3:35 o'clock 10
Judge Gould that they desired further
| instructions. Being asked the usual ques-
ton by Clerk Hswkens whether they had
agreed upon q verdict and the reply O:
the foreman OF the tr4y that they had
not. Judge Gould asked if they wanted
additional instructions
The foreman Of the Jury requested the
| court TO repeat his charge and 10 be more
explicit with regard 20 the definition OF
/ the various degrees OF murder. Judge
Gould waited for about ten minutes for
the notes Of the official stenographer. but
/ not receiving them, he defined the various
| degrees OF murder, after which the jury
again retired
| The case was opened yesterday morning
| by Assistant United States Attorney
/ Turner with arguments 10 the jury. At
torney Thomas c. Taylor, for the de-
fense, followed. and District Attorney
Baker closed for the government.
Assistant District Attorney argued tha;
4 the insanity defense Of the defense wa,
manufactured. that the evidence cast
doubt upon the recital OF such q tale as
the defense claimed the defendants wife
cold him.
AcquittaI Is Urged.
The defendants attorney urged acouIt.
tai. saying that the enormity OF the al
legged wrongs 10 the daughter Of the de.
fendant was enough to dethrone the rea.
son Of any man and father. Mr. Taylor
showed the good character OF Willard
and censured the references made bv Mr.
/ Turner 10 the short dresses worn by WI
lard's daughter as an attempt 10 influence
/ and coeTce the jury to render a verdict
/ as the prosecution desired.
! District Attorney Baker denied that any
attempt was made to coerce the Jury, and
said that the girl was not clothed as be-
/ fitted her age. Mr.. Baker argued that The
/ only question for the jury to decide was
the mental condition OF Willard when he
! killed Beck.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
PENNSYLVANIA YIELDS
STOCK DIVIDEND OF $16.67

Previously II was paying per cent n year.
The dividend came as a surprise 10 many
stockholders.
The Pennsylvania Railroad owns all the
outstanding $6c,0O0 of the Pennsylvania
Company's stock, and the latter company
controls the Panhandle through the pos
session OF So, 47o,7oO Of It's outstanding ST.
46i201 preferred and $l6.6S2, $50 of its
$2S,647 800 commonly
The Panhandle Mas sL0oe,oo0 series "G''
per cent consolidated bonds. Of which
a,96I000 will be used to redeem the
per cent bonds Of the Jeffersonvile. Madi-
son and Indianapolis Railway, which come
due next July l. and the rest will be de-
voted TO capital expenditures
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

New York Jan. 26--The Pennsylvania
Company. at a meeting In Philadelphia
to-day, declared a stock dividend OF Sl66l
a share and the directors Of the Pittsburg,
Cincinnati. Chicago and ST Louis, the
Panhandle" made an offering of new
common stock at par to its stockholders
up to 121-2 per cent Of their holdings OF
record, February 5. Panhandle stock IS
now selling between IS and 80.
Both companies recently increased divi-
dends. The Pennsylvania company's last
semi-annual dividend was at the rate OF
u per cent a year. an increase Of . Per
cent, while the Panhandle put its stock
on a 3 per cent basis with the declaration
Of a seml-annual dividend of l-2 per cent
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
COMMANDER PEARY HONoRED
Guest of Honor at Banquet of Chi
cagO Geographic Society.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Commander Robert E.
Peary, L. S. N, was given local recogni-
ton this evening for the first achieve
ment of the north pole" by the Geographic
Society of Chicago at its annual banquet
in the La Sale Hotel
Prof. r. d. Salisbury. of the University
Of Chicago, made the address of presenta-
ton, 10 which Commander Peary re-
sponded. referring briefly Of his trip to
'he north pole, what he found there. and
what the result Of his discovery Will he
and what ii means TO the world.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
Continued on Page 0, Column .
TIE Tourece Sale at sloap.s,

Many rare bargains were obtained yes
terday at the auction of the Tourgee ef-
fects. at Sloans l407 q st, and every
purchaser seemed thoroughly satisfied and
pleased. The auction opens this morn
ing at II O'Clock with No. @21 OF the cat
alogue, and at p. m. with No. 321, reach
ing the most important pieces of the cat
alogue. such as the nutwoOd dinlng-room
suite, many pieces Of beautiful mahog-
any, paintings by noted artists, bric-a-
brac, ornaments rugs, books, &c. &c.
Catalogues at Sloans. 1907 G ST Rooms
comfortably heated and seats provided
for patrons.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY. :

Pages.
1-Flood in Paris Grbws Worse.
Taft Would Pay Diplomats Well.
Ballinger Probe Is Under Way.
Jury Acquits a. II. Willard.
2-Germans Accused of Swindling.
Vice President a Host.
S-Society at Auto Show Tonight.
New Of Day in Congress.
5-SOciety.
Editorials.
Tin World of Women.
S-SpOrting.
9-Arny and Navy orders.
Theaters.
10-Daily Court Record.
l1-Markets.
L-New Commissioners Busy.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
BrOiler PaPIOr Car Service.
Daylight Train tc PittsbuPR.
RnIfimorf. q Ohio Ralf-nna

Pullman BrOiIer, DraWlng-rOOm. Smok-
ing-room, Parlor Car service has been ee-
tablished between Washington and Pitts
burg on Trains 55-15 leaving Washington,
Union Station, 9:l0 a. M. arriving Pitts
burg 6:25 p. m.
The Br0ileT service includes steaks
chops. pOtatoes. &c. which will be served
TO patrons at any time desired en- route
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
WILL SEGREGATE sexes.
Tufts College Plans Important
Changesgin Near Future.

Tufts College Plans important
ChangesJin Near Future.
Boston, Jan. 26.-COnsiderable discus
sion has followed the announcement OF
President Hamilton, Of TUFTS College
that segregation Of the sexes at the
college was thing Of the near future.
Dr. Hamilton made this statement in
the course OF an informal talk 10 the
girls last night. He also said that a
special committee of trustees is now
evolving the manner, and with his hope
that complete segregation might ne ar
ranged Tufts has been a co-educational
institution for fifteen years.
The training of men and women, the
president said, must differ to some ex-
tent IN the methods employed, as a mans
education was intended to fit him for
his vocation In life, while that OF a wom-
an was In the majority OF cases not
essential in this connection.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
C0UNTERF1ITERS ON TRIAL.
Eight Italians in Net After Years
Work b. secret Service,

New York. Jan. 26.-Eight Italians. half
Of the sixteen who We're rounded up by
Secret Service detectives last October.
were brought to the bar OF the criminal
branch Of the United States court to-day
TO stand trial on the charge OF counter
feiting.
1t is not a pleasant parcel of defendants
to look upon. this consignment Of eight
which have fallen in the net Of Chief
F lynn, of the Secret Service. For over
a year Flynn ana his men have been run
ming down makers and ''pushers" OF
poorly cOunterfeited g and s. bills
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
WEATHER FORECASI

For the District of Columl
Maryland, and Virginia-Part
cloudy and warmer to-day; to
morrow, fair; moderate to brisk
southwest and west winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
Bal'l 'lGER PROBE
TAKES WIDE RANCE
lnchOt, at First Session,
Hears CLAWS Testify.
CROWD FILLS BIG ROOM
Joint Committee QuiZzes At
tOrney Brandeis.

Legal Representative of DepOsed
Land Agent Consumes Most Time
at Hearing with Uninteresting Re
cftaI-WfII Seek to Prove Secretary
OF the Interior Acted Improperly
While Commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
FOLLOWED BY COUNT.
Duchess de Chnulness' sister IA
VOred by PariSian NOblemau.

Vored by Partisan NObleman.
New York. Jan. 26-Miss Marguerite
Shonts, d younger sister Of the Duchess
De Cleanliness, is said to have found favor
in the eyes of a young man registered at
the Netheriand as Count Henry de Vogue.
of Paris
He has been frequent caller at the
Shonts apartments in the Plaza. just
across the street FROM the Netherland
Count de Vogue met Miss Shonts IN
Paris, az the home Of her sister, and
proved a faithful though meek admirer
Some Of his friends assert that he follow
ed her mere. and took rooms at the Meth
erland to be near her, He is thirty-nve.
and not handsome
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
GIRL DRINKS POISON
Mystery Surrounds Death of
Miss Kate Chase.
THREATENED LIFE YEARS AGO
Relatives DiscIRim Knowledge of
Love Afair-Mother Finds Girl Tn
conscious and summons PhyHi-
cians-PoIsOn Taken from Stomach
and Respiration Restored.

Drugs composed Of ingredients not yet
learned caused the death last night Of
Miss Kate Chase, nineteen years Old.
daughter of Robert H. Chase. stockkeeper
at the Government Printing ONCE. re-
siding at a VI street northwest.
Whether suicidal or accidental, the
death Of the girl Is surrounded by mys-
terry. which Coroner hewitt will endeavor
20 solve to-day when he holds an autopsy.
Girl Was In Love.
Miss Chase had been known to have
threatened TO end her life about a year
ago. and relatives say she was given TO
fits Of moodiness. She was said 10 have
been engaged TO a young man residing in
Washington, who has been out of town
sine October last. Relatives disclaim
knowledge Of the engagement, and say
they did not know the girl had love af-
fair.
The girl spoke her last words over a
telephone in response TO n call for her
aunt. Mrs. James r. Armstrong. who re-
sides at the NJ street house. Miss Chase
was heard by her mother to say over
the phone, mo; Mrs. Armstrong is not
at home" The girl was in the reception
hall. and her mother was IN the dining
room, adjoining. The mother went up
stairs leaving the girl lying on a couch,
apparently sleeping.
1t was about o'clock IN the afternoon.
An hour later Mrs. Chase found her
daughter unconscious. The father was
awakened. He summoned DR.. Huron w.
Lawson, police surgeon, who arrived at
the house with a stomach tube Dr. E.
r. Reede and Dr. c. J. Mooney were also
called in the house.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
TAFT WOULD PAY
DIPLOMATS WELL
Drives Home Argument for
Our ENJOYS Abroad.
STRIKES P0PULARCHORD
Talks to Members Of National
Board of Trade.

Brilliant AssembIage Gathered at
New WilIard-TOast Proposed TO
Queen Wi1heImina, of Holland.
Mexican Ambassador Compliments
Amerfcans-JOhn barrett Returns
Tribute in Clever Fashion.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
Conscious Until End.

Poison was taken from the stomach
and artificial respiration was resorted TO
in an effort to prolong life. The girl
breathed until 10 o'clock, when death
occurred.
DR.. hewitt investigated the case. but
delayed the issuance of a certificate Of
death until a further examination can
be made Miss Chase was well known
in Washington. She at one time attended
a private seminary at Falls Church, Va.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

The Fastest Train 70 81. Louis
Leaves washington via pennsylvania r.
r. 7:00 p. m daily, arr ST. Louis 5..5 n
m. No extra fare from Washington. See
3. NJ. Newbold. d, p. a., 18th and G SITS.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

Robert Hpiiard, "a Fool There WaS.Y
To-day 2:l5. Columbia Theater soc to 81.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

Attractive values in Palms
At BlackistOne's, 14th 81 II. See them
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27
Prmise for Queen.

When Toastmaster La lame called
upon Hon. Jonkheer J. Loudon Min
ister from the Netherlands, he proposed
The Washington herald., 1910-01-27

Continued on Page =, Column 4.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
MRS. STUDY IS DEAD.

Mrs. Margaret Study. wife Of DR.. -
seph N. Study. the well known ptysi-
clan Of Cambridge City. died q m
early hour this morning at the Deacoa-
ems Hospital ct indianapolis following
an operation for kidney disease. which
was performed about three weeks $50.
Mn. Study Was about % ysars, q
age and was one Of the best known res-
idents OF Cambridge City and was lov.
ed and respected by her many friends
by reason Of her bright and che1rfal
disposition and her many christian
virtues.
She Is survived by her husband and
her daughter, Mrs.. May Boden and her
father. the venerable Jefferson Medear-
is of Centerville. and by Mr.. Kath-
airline Myers, Miss Alice Msdsas1s and
william. Ora, Oscar and Fletcher Ne
dearis-her sisters and brothers.
The remains viii be brought to Cam
bridge City this afternoon aud tho
funeral arrangements win be announc-
ed later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30

The desire Of the BANK Of England
oficials TO discover forgers has some
times led to curious mistakes. On one
occasion the painter. George Morland.
in his eagerness to avoid his duns.
retired to an obscure hiding place In
Hackney. where his anxious looks and
secluded manner Of life induced some
OF his neighbors to believe him for
ger OF notes then In existence. The
directors. on being informed, dispatch
ed some dexterous detectives to the
residence. but Morland's suspicious
were aroused by their movements in
front OF the house and. thinking them
bailiffs, escaped. from the back to Lon
don. Mrs. Morland informed the Wis
itors OF her husbands name and show
ed them some unfinished pictures The
facts were reported to the directors.
who presented Morland with two twen-
ty-pound notes by way OF compensa-
ton for the alarm.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
Boss Cox Misses $500 Jewell
Bell Boy Fired During the Exciteet Then the Wife Of Gin
cinnat Politician, Found the Rare Gem.

New York. April 30.-Great Joy pre-
vailed at the Kaiserhof. Thirty-Eighth
street and Broadway, when Paul
Henkel, manager, smiled for the first
time since Monday, and the night
Mushroom boy. by the name of Ow-
goost. was reinstated this evening
with back pay and something besides.
1t was all on account of George B.
Cox. the millionaire republican boss
of Cincinnati. Mr.. Cox is a partner
of the Shuberts In their theatrical yen-
lures. as is Congressman joe Rhinock,
who represents Kentucky distillery.
Mr.. Cox and Congressman Rhinock
spend a great deal of time in New
York. Last Monday evening Mr.. Cox
after busy day along Broadway. went
to the Waldorf and packed his trunk
preparatory to leaving for Cincinnati
on late train. After the trunk was
packed he went to the Kaiserhof for
food and other refreshments, Of which
he. partook freely.
Late In the evening there was q
loud noise in the rathskeller of the
Kaiserhof. 1t was from Cox. who was
mourning the loss of $500 ring set
with an emerald and two diamonds.
He insisted that he left 1t on the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
AUTO|SIS
WILL MAKE FIGHT
Opposed to Proposed Fee In
the City Vehicle Tax
Ordinance.
REGARD IT UNJUST ONE
OWNERS OF MACHINES SAY THAT
THEY DO NOT OPPOSE REAs
ONABLE TAx-HAvE APPOINT
Ed A COMMITTEE.

The automobile owners of the city
have organized and will wage siren
uous campaign against the proposed
ordinance now pending in council
whereby vehicle license tax is to be
placed on automobiles OF $15 and $50.
About fifty owners of machines attend
Gu the meeting held in the Leeds room
on Main street last evening and map
ped out a course of procedure A. d.
Gayle was elected permanent chair
man and Albert Morel secretary. Com
mittees were appointed from each
ward to confer with the councilman
from their respective wards relative to
the matter.
The autoists do not object to rea-
sonable tax. but contend that the pro.
posed rate is altogether too high in
view of the fact that the tax on heavy
drays, which tear up the streets much
more than automobiles, they assert,
Is but S.. The meeting OF council
Monday night promises to be a lively
session. The automobile owners will
be well represented and will enter a
strong protest against the passage OF
the ordinance. The ordinance is up
for second reading at the next meeting.
1t is said that in event 1t is passed at
the meeting two weeks hence, the mat
ter will be fought in the courts, as the
autoists declare that they will not be
imposed upon. They believe that 81
for each person machine may carry
would be fair way to determine the
tax.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30

washstand after washing his hands,
and that 1t was not there when he
returned for it.
Owgoost, the Mushroom attendant.
was summoned to Manager Henkel.
He swore he had not seen the ring.
Finally, after making a great lamen-
tation, Mr.. Cox. who carefully refrain
ed from insinuating that the dazzling
ornament had been stolen. left to take
the train for Cincinnati. He told Ow'
goost that he would pay $50 for the re
coyery of the ring
The manner Of Mr.. Cox was SO posi-.
tive that Mr.. Henkel was sure the loss
was genuine. The plumbing OF the
washroom was torn out, parts of ths
floor were ripped up and Owgoost was
suspended, but no trace was found Of
the ring.
Congressman Rhinock received tel
egram from Boss Cox today. 1t was
dated Cincinnati and read:
eMy wife found the ring in my trunk
Must have slipped off my finger while
packing. Apologies to Kaiserhol
people. Will make II all right wher
get to New York"
Which explains why Manager Hen
KEEL has erased from his face gloom,
expression OF three days standing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
PETIT JURY CALLED
Has Been Ordered to Report at
the Circuit Court on
Wednesday.
TO HEAR RAILROAD CASE

The petit jury was ordered to re-
port to Judge Fox Wednesday. as the
suit of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company against John X. Shroyer. to
acquire part OF his farm. In order that
the company may double track its
system, through his place viii be tried
before a jury.
Mr.. Shroyer's. farm IL located near
Swallows stop. between Centerville
and East Germantown. and Is said to
be one Of the best In the county. Mr.
Shroyer does not wish for 1t to be cut
up any more by the railroad company
and he is the only one. who as defen.
dant in condemnation proceedings has
fought the case. The appraisers ap
pointed by Judge Fox to fix value or
the land, which the railroad company
wishes to acquire awarded Mr.. Shroy'
er $500 damages. The money has
never been paid into the court by the
company and 1t Is said that Mr.. ShrOy
er is not satisfied with this amount
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
For Various Classes Of Fur
nishing There Were Sew
eraI Bids Made.
TWO RICHMOND FIRMS WIN
LoUck 4 HILL TO FURNISH cA6i-
NETS AND SPECIAL FURNISH
iNGs: c. II. JoHANNINo GETS
FORGE SUPPLIES.

At the meeting of the school board
last evening, contracts were awarded
for furnishings for the new high school
building. The total expenditure, so
far provided. for furnishings is APP
proximately $4,000.
The bids offered by the various firms
were in most cases, very close. The
board let the bids to the lowest bid
ders, requiring the material used to
board for various items OF furnishing
are as follows:
For all cabinet and special furniture
-Louck & Hill. Richmond, $18,2SS:
Staude & Ruecholdt Manufacturing
Co.. st. Louis, $21 ,SO3; Loughman Cab
met Co.. st. Louis, oO.SSO; Grand Rap
ids Hand and Screw Co., Grand Rap
ids. $1OS01.73 In this case the last
named firm refused to sign the con-
tract claiming that it had made mis-
take in its bid. and the board. accord
ingly, awarded the contract to the
Louck & Hill company of this city, as
it was the second lowest bidder.
For forge shop equipment. such as
machinery, plumbing and the like.
Edwin p. Amber. st. Louis, $4.947;
Charles j. Johanning, Richmond, a.
1855: Kaufman Heating and Engi-
neering company, Chicago, $4,837;
contract awarded to Johanning.
For equipment for wood working
rooms, Loughman Cabinet Co. st.
Louis, $2.1S6; Grand Rapids Hand and
Screw Company, Grand Rapids. ST.
177.37; Staude and Ruecholdt Manu-
featuring Company. ST. Louis, $2,467;
contract awarded to the Grand Rapids
firm.
The vacuum cleaning apparatus will
be supplied by Hartford, Conn, firm
for approximately $1,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-30
Two Missionaries DepOured
cannbals Savage Island in the South Seas Celebrate
Grewsome Meal With Dancing Converts Report.

Both missionaries were bound win
thongs and were left lying on the beach
in the tropical sun for several hours.
while the sayagcs took the native cap
tives inland
The cannibAls on returning TO the
beach carried the missionaries on =
litter to the crater OF the extinct volcA-
no Van lue, In the center Of the leland.
There for two days and nights they
held corroboree and at times their
dancing and reveling could be seen
plainly by the fugitive christian natives
as they stole along the shore.
While most OF the cannibals were
sleeping an opportunity came to the
captive natives to escape. Their going
was FASTENED by the sight OF two OF
the chiefs DOMINIC the missionaries
clothes. The clergymen had already
been eaten.
The Winkelman brings news OF q
general revival OF the old time religious
customs In the Tonga. Society, Solo
mon and Cook groups. The natives are
bonding dances and feasting on human
flesh as they did In the days before
the white man interfered.