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The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Quick Lunches to Be
Served to Senators

Quick lunch for Senators, 1t became
known today, will be q brand new fea-
ture in the life of the solons next ses-
sion. All the Senators have offices In
a building detached from the Capitol.
When this ornate marble structure was
erected, 1t was equipped with kitchen
having all modern appliances. procured
regardless of expense.
It has not been used, however. be-
cause no restaurant man felt that proht
could be made in conducting an eating
place in the office building. Now there
will be established quick lunch
counter for Senators satisfied with a
simple diet, which will save them the
lengthy trip and loss of time involved
in Journeys to the Capitol restaurant.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Meyer Recommends
81 liable Money" Fund

Advocating a money allowance for Of
fictal entertainment to relieve naval Of
fic6rs of personal payment. Secretary
OF the Navy Meyer will say in his an
nhal report: '....
TT has long been recognized as a cry
i'm injVsttce to our higher RANKING ma
w officers that they are compelled to
tertainment which has no other purpose
tnan to uphold the dignity of the Gov
ernment. In all other services than our
own an entertainment fund Is provided
ana Is usually called table money For
aAnirals of the different grades It is a
fi&ed sum for each grade, and for other
officers It varies according to the ma
ture of the service.
at should be provided that each CON-
niander in chief and officer acting sing
III should have a fixed sum to draw
upon for official entertainments, and
Irecommend j this to your considera-
tton."
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Sixty Day Sentence for
Woman Who Took Ring

A sentence OF sixty days was imposed
on Matte Lyons, colored for stealing q
ring valued at $40 and a sl4 necklace
from Dora Norman, today In United
States branch OF Police Court Detec-
tive william Messer and Maurice B.
Norman and Mrs, Norman appeared an
complaining witnesses.
The defendant was employed as a ser.
want by Mr.. Norman prior to the disap-
pearance of the jeweiry.
They reported their loss to the police
and Detective Messer recovered the jew
elry from a pawnshop. He reported
that several small diamonds had been
removed from the tewelry, greatly dam
aging H. The good record OF the de-
fendant prior to this offense, caused the
light sentence.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27

II II were true, does II mean any more
guilt than, that one Of those other men
had frequently been with Bennett re-
Gently?
Some OF those who pretended to be
my friends and have since been trying
to get me sent away. had better be
careful and not go too far, or I may
Of them, but some Of them are evidently
afraid Of me. You might find out some
thing worth while By asking about one
time when John Tyron was beaten
nearly 70 death near Chesapeake juno
zealously for clues of the monkey
wrench looked into the kit Of tools that
one of their informants pawned recent
ly In Washington?
They will never convict me Of the
charges against me. They cannot get
me to admit any coruplicity IN the
crime. Before I will servie time or
be hanged for the assault on Morris
Bennett = Or the killing. ! viii mai make lot lot
print this statement they will know
what / mean.
Walked Around the Block.
1.-THE police have wasted many days
trying to find out from witnesses
they hesitate to believe even under
oath. that l was near Mickle's store
on the night he was murdered. I admit
that passed the store that night
about the time he was killed. / walked
around the block. But I was not In
MiclSle's store that night. l never
was in his store. l may have been
seen outside the store, but not In II.
Let the police make all they can out OF
that.
There goes my 'buddie.' Bill Stout =
Smith calculated, as Stout passed
! through the court on his way back to
this cell from, dinner. See. he doesn't I
look this way AZ all. That shows he
: were examining him, or else he would
smile at me. I'm surprised at Bill, for
he and l were always good pals, and
he never had anything against me-"
After lapsing into thought for a
/ few minutes Smith chuckled and vol
! unfairly made this comment:
what fools they are to go trailing
me tn rough the woods. If l got that
money that was stolen from Bennett,
do you suppose I'd waste my time
/ hiding 1t in the woods. You can bet
your life I'd have been on my way,
! putting as much distance as | could
between the scene Of the crime and
| myself"
Smith says he is not finding the
| Jail life any great hardship. Laugh
!. ingly, he stated that 1t Is "a new ex-
! perience," but frequently called at
! tention regretfully to the fact that
he is not allowed to have cigarettes.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Collector of Taxes
Gets Keppler Estate

No heirs appearing to make claim.
Justice Wright. In Probate Court today,
signed an order at the reqeust of the
Commissioners conveying to the Col
lector. Of Taxes the sum Of $297.S9, the
amount left from the estate of Fred
erick Keppler. who died intestate jan
uary 23. 1910.
Attorney A. Coulter Wells informed
the court that as administrator of the
estate he had advertised extensively
for heirs of Keppler. but none came
forward.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
SMITH is DEFIANT J,
TOWARD POLICE
Declares They Must Prove Their Charges for He Will
Never Aid Them by Confession-Says Others Are
Trying to Make Him the Goat"

IF the police ever convict me Of the
crimes charged against me they must
prove their charges, for I will never
aid them by q confession,
Instead Of concentrating all theiI
attention on me. the police might have
learned much toward the solution OF
the assault on Morris Bennett and the
murder of William H. Mickle by inves-
tigating the records. habits, and recent
conduct OF some Of those whose words
they are taking without confirmation
in an effort to fasten all the guilt upon
me-"
James Smith. the only man who has
been accused Of either the assault on
Morris Bennett or. suspected Of bru-
tally numbering william II. Mickle, the
Seventh street tobacco dealer with a
monkey wrench. talked more frankly
Sunday afternoon than with any one
since his arrest one week ago, This
was the first interview he has given
since he has been confined In the jail,
Smith admitted. and later reiterated
with emphasis, much that he has here.
tofore refused to admit. He likewise
suggested where much additional infor.
nation bearing on the charges against
him can be secured. .
RapS Bloodhounds OF Law.
'Tf those bloodhounds of the law who
are snifYing SO constantly on my trail
had half the sense Of detection they
credit themselves with, they ought tc
have seen long ago that some one II
pretty anxious to have me put out OF
the way. / think that fact ought tC
arouse their suspicious. They might q
least find out whether 1t Is for theil
own protection or profit that these per
sons want to fasten every bit Of crirni'
nal evidence that they can upon me-"
"The police need rot go outside o
their own office to get evidence againg
these men and they can find court re
cords against them. There are at leas
a dozen persons who have known then
for years ID who can tell the police
which they Shink would be most likel,
to commit these, murderous assaults
these men who posed as my friends, ol
myself Let them, for instance review
the history of that notorious gambling
Joint at Chesapeake Beach that was
closed by special act of the Legislature
have heard one Of these men boas
that by crooked work" he has In on'
night gotten more money out OF mar
than he could earn in six months.
Denies Woman's Charge.
"A colored woman says I went tt
Benefits house several times last Sun
day and tried to get him to go out int
the barn with me. That Is all lie. bu
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Mrs. Patterson in
Collapse in Jail

DENVER. Colo, Nov. T-An hour
before the time set for the resumption
of her trial on charge OF murSering
her husband. Mrs. Gertrude Patterson
was still in collapse. ....
After a day and night Of hysteria,
during which IL was necessary for the
Jail physicians to administer sedatives.
the woman was in q highly nervous
state. which made II improbable that
she could resume the stand today.
The fierce cross-examination to which
she was subjected Saturday. coupled
with the sudden appearance in court
of Mrs. Mary K. Patterson, Charles
Patterson's mother, caused the col.
lapse.
The prisoner seemed to be in a frenzy
of terror all OF yesterday. She clung
hysterically to Matron Normile, end
begged to be saved from her enemies.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
HAS GOOD CASE
AGAINST SMITH,
SYLVESTER SAYS
Chief of Police Thinks As
sault Evidence Is
Strong.
Continued from First pase.)

to be a brother Of the r1an now in the
United States jail charged with as
saulting Norris Bennett. The dlsap-
pearance OF the man, after making sew
eral inquiries regarding the nature of
the charges against Smith. was as sud-
den as his coming
The man said he was brother of the
prisoner. had heard Of his predicament,
and wanted further details. He visited
the homes of several persons In the
vicinity of Cedar and Fairmcnt Heights.
made d number Of inquiries, and re-
himseR
After questioning the natives he
started toward Washington.
Captain Daley and his corps Of blue
coats tried to learn more about the
mysterious person. but failed.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Smith In Signed Statement S4uears He Is
Innocent

II innocent OF the crimes charged against
IT the police guilt they show
They need not expect that will confess.
II admit have done much had associated with
those who willing bad example, would be
accused of what they endeavoring against
Some those damaging against
doing their protection profit better
not far
II believe the police could
investigating conduct whose
word they taking proof that committed these
crimes"
ds, z4Q~:ta
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
District Legislation
Promised Fair Show
In Coming Session

The approaching session Of Congress
will not see any interference with the
organic act. affecting the relations Of
the District, and Federal government, in
the opinion of Speaker Champ Clark,
who promises District legislation a fair
show during the first regular session of
the sixty-second Congress.
big to tackl In a crowded session, as
this is destined to be. although he said
that perhaps improvements could be
made in the law.
act will be disturbed this session." said
ance would demand great deal Of
thought and debate. and I do not think
possible change in the near future"
The Speaker was guarded in his state
ments concerning District legislation in
general genera & since he has not had oppor-
tunlty since returning to Washington to
survey the legislative field. He de-
clared 1t would be the intention of the
democratic House to give District legis-
with the fact that this is to be a tariff
session ana an appropriation session.
No Extras Probable. 49,
Asked whether the District would OBJ
tain any extra days" for the con-
sideration of legislation during the next
promises, since District matters always
consume considerable time and debate
in the House. There was no disposition,
however, he said, to knock the District
out Of Its regular days. and the House
is willing to expediate District legisla-
ton as fast as It is presented.
Referring to the talk of change In
the organic act, Speaker Clark said:
Legtslau uon is generally prompted by
some public demand. have not sound
ed the situation sufficiently to know
whether there is any great demand for
probably will be no necessity for hurry
Ing consideration of the question, AS
l nave said, this is a matter to which
Cgngress, If 1t takes 1t up must give
mach study, and do not see that we
VIZ have time to consider it this
Uncertain on Pensions.
epeaker Clark could make no predic-
tin as to legislation for the super
ahhuation Of aged Government en-
pMyes, although he said that he under
sQ[od the matter would be presented
d ing the session. The Speaker has
bSfter salaries for Government en-
p1yes, and Is understood to be more in
faFor of liberal wage system than a
d1ect pension system.
Hhe nature of District legislation con-
sered this session will depend largely
upon the House District COMMITTEES,
since there Is little probability that the
D8trict can have extra days. Chairman
Hn johnson has not yet announced
Wpat bills he will push, although 1t is
bSfieved the "loan shark BILL the po-
tSchers' retirement bills and numerous
sMeet Improvement measures will take
precedence.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Delaware Sheriff in
City for Prisoner

Benton w. Raughley, sheriff of Kent
county, Del, arrived in Washington
this afternoon for James L. Seacord. a
boathand on a lumber schooner. who
was arrested in this city several days
ago as a fugitive from justice.
Sheriff Raughley said Seacord was
wanted on charge of seriously as
saulting a colored man in a free-for-all
fight at Bowers Beach, Del, about two
weeks ago.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
MILITARY HONORS
|. TO MARK FUNERAL
OF GENERAL BECK
Last Rites for Veteran of
Civil War and Indian
Campaigns.

Funeral services for Brig. Gen. WILL
Ham H. Beck. U. 8. A., retired, who had
received marked honors for bravery In
the civil and Spanish wars, and in sew
eral Indian campaigns, will be held
wednesday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock
at his apartments in the Portner, Chap
lain w. w. Brander, Of Fort Myer, Of
hciating. The burial will be with full
military hoonrs In Arlington Cemetery,
a detachment Of soldiers from Fort
Myer serving as escort Of honor. Gen.
eraI Beck, who was sixty-nine years old,
died at Walter Reed Hospital last
Born in Philadelphia In 1912, General
Beck was one of the first to respond to
the call Of President Lincoln for troops,
eniisting as q corporal Of the Tenth liz
engagement At coid c water, "a a' In 1852, is me ne
was severely wounded. In June, 1857, he
entered the regular army ~ Q second
neutenant. Tenth Cavalry, and was pro-
year He served as regirhental quarter
master for eight years.
Served In Tenth Cavalry.
During the Indian wars in the South,
west he served In the Tenth Cavalry
against the Kiowas. Comanches, Ara
pahoes, and against the Apaches in
ASAaSs AAtzohds anu lNcW MEXICO.
IA the outbreak OF the Spanish war
he served as captain OF the Tenth Cav.
airy, and in the Philippines as colonel
Of the Forty-ninth Infantry. Beine
transported to Cuba, he participated in
the engagement at Las Guasimas and
San Juan Hill. For gallant services IN
the Cuban campaign he had the distinc-
tion OF being one of the Ave officers OF
the American army who have been rec.
commended to Congress for q double
brevet.
Pomoted to Major.
In 1901 he was promoted to major OF
the Sixth cavalry. later being trans.
ferred to the Eighth cavalry. He was
ranked lieutenant colonel Of the Third
cavalry In 1903. and retired with the
rank OF brigadier general In 1906.
In addition to his military services
General Beck, while acting as Indiar
agent at the Omaha and Winnebagt
agency in Nebraska. from 1893 till 1897
rendered valuable service to the Interior
Department in Indian land litigations
General Beck Is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Rachel T. Beck, and q
Eighteenth Infantry. the army aviators
beside several grandchildren, one Of
whom is Victor w. Wales, a cadet al
the West Point Military Academy.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
]. E. Dean Improves.

E Continued Improvement was reported
today in the condition Of James e.
Dean, keeper at the National Zoologic
Park. who was attacked by a bull buf
falo Saturday afternoon. AT the
Emergency Hospital It was said Dean
is still suffering considerable pain, al
though he spent a fairly good MS
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Darnda Battle More
y Serions Than Reported

ROME, Nov. H.-Dispatches from
Tripoli received here today state that
the fighting between Italians and Turks,
with their Arab allies, at Darnda yes
reported.
The dispatches give the Turkish cas-
ualties as 1900, although they do not
say how many Italians had fallen. The
action lasted until sundown,
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
To Arrange Reunion.

DR.. e. d. Thompson, of 1247 North
Hagerstown, Md, for a meeting ON
Wednesday of the reunion committee
OF Odd Fellows lodges in the District,
MARYLAND. Virginia, West Virginia. and
will be held, as heretofore. at Pen
Mar. but the time has not yet been SCI.
Full arrangements will be made at the
meeting.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
SPECIAL NOTICES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ENCOURAGEMENT
THE u N d z r s I @ N e d HAVE
formed a co-partnershtp under the
name of Soper & Mcdonald and have
purchased the Foundry and Machine
Quoted by him as e. N. Gray & Co., at
316-322 Maine avenue, and will continue
the business, adding thereto the Orna-
mental Iron and Steel Structural
branches.
We hope to deserve a continuance OF
the patronage enjoyed by the old firm
and with our extended c I. GRAFTON and
facilities merit the patronage OF the
public. w. B. SOPER
]. L. MCDONALD.
ask for the transfer to my success
sors In business, Messrs. Soper & Nc
Donald, by my many patrons and
friends of their good will and valued
patronage for SO long a term enjoyed by
myself. e. N. GRAY.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Prefers Home Stores.

NEW YORK, Nov. N.-Mrs. Leishman.
wife OF the American ambassador in
Berlin, has come here to do her Christ
mas shopping, preferring shops here to
those OF either London or Paris.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Will Burn DiStilIerv.

MYRTLE. Mo-. Nov. 27.-The burning
u distillery will be the chief feature
The distillery was bought by contribu-
tions mostly from women and girls.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAxATIVD-BROMO Quinine Tablets,
Druggists refund money II 1t falls to cure.
e. W.GROVE'S signature Is on each box. 2so.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27

Lodge OF Colored Masons Of A. F. and
A. Masons of the District Of Columbia,
Inc. are invited to lay the corner stone
of Cedar Heights Chapel, Methodist
Church Of Maryland NJ. n, on the 30th
of this month. REV. HENRY WAITE6.
Pastor; HENRY H. SCOTT Most Wor-
shipful Grand Master V-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25

Mrs. R. L. Breland and little daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, returned Friday from
Purvis, Miss, where they went to at
tend the Field Day exercise. While
there they were the guests of Mrs.
Brelands sister, Miss Emma Ruther-
ford and Mrs. W. H. Magee.
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Woman's Club With Mrs. Stevens.
The meeting this week of the. Wo-
mans Club was held with Mrs. ]. j..
Stevens, on College street. Punch
was served by Mrs. T. L. McWilliams.
The magazine study was on Ma
nilla,' and Mrs. H. A. Camp read a
paper on the philippines" The
story of "The Lady of the Decora-
tion," was told in a most entertaining
way by Mrs. B. Walker. A number
of pretty piano and vocal solos were
rendered by Mrs Bessie Cook.
At the conclusion of the program
tempting two-course luncheon was
served by the hostess, Mrs. McWil-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25

L. s. Thompson, of Prentiss, Miss,
was a business visitor here the first
of the week.
F. D. Lander left this morning for
New Orleans, to see 1.-THE Chocolate
Soldier" at the Dauphine theater.
The recital to be given by Mrs. Rob
ert R. Akers for the benefit of the
Philathea Home, will take place with
in few days after Lent.
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Miss Mary Simmons, of Lake, Miss,
arrived Friday and is the guest of her
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. s. Simmons, on Bay street.
Mrs. Charlie Myers and little daugh-
ter, Alice, of Ellisville, returned Fri
day to their home, after visit to Mrs.
J, ]. Stevens, on College street.
Mrs. Charles -.Bynum, of Natchez,
Miss, is expected Sunday night to be
the guest of her mother, Mrs. T. L.
Dolfus and sister, Mrs. H. P. Dickson.
:: Z: =:
Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Perkins, who
have been located with Mrs. T. L. Dol
fus, on Southern avenue, have taken
the Mckenzie home, on West Pine
street.
Mrs. P. NJ. Seay, Mrs. Jennie Smith
and Miss Sophronia Hyde returned
home today from New Orleans, where
they went to see "The Chocolate Sol
der" at the Dauphine Theater.
Miss Lois Myer, who is student at
I. l. &C, spent Thursday with Mrs.
J. j. Stevens, on College street, en-
route from Columbus to her home in
New Augusta, to spend several days.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Nevins and
baby, Lyl Davidson, of Birmingham,
Ala, are expected today to be the
guests of Mrs. Nevin's mother and
brother, Mrs. ]. W. Davidson and Mr..
]. E. Davidson, at Mrs. J. L. Kearney's.
on Bay street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25

the piano, and previous to the APP
proach of the bridal party the brides
cousin, Miss Alberta Glover, of An
niston, Ala. sang "All For You" To
the notes from the bridal chorus sung
by Miss Alberta Glover and Miss Luz
cile Adams, the bridal party advanced
through the aisle of ribbon. The
bridesmaids were Miss Lottie Slaugh-
ter of Talladega and Miss jamie An
derson, of Mobile, who wore frocks
Continued on Page Eighty
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25

and Mrs. j. T. Adams, on Spring Hill
avenue.
The parlor where the ceremony took
place was converted into a sanctuary
with white roses, red lilies and palms.
From an arch of evergreens f1ecked
with Easter lilies was suspended a
large white bell, and leading to this
arch was an aisle of white ribbon,
with pedestals holding ferns at either
end
Miss Agnes Anderson presided at
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25
=BOTH PHONES IS
Social and Personal
KATIE l.. I. ALLEN;

ginnings
And never breathe word about
your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve
and sinews
To serve your turn long after they
are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing
in you
Except the Will which says to them:
Hold ONT
"If you can talk with crowds and keep
your virtue,
Or walk with Kings-nor lose the
common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can
hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none
too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds worth of dis
lance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything
that's in it,
And-Which is more-you'll be a
Man, my son!"'
The American"
= = .
Bufort Lyone was a recent visitor
in Carriere, Miss.
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B. G. Burkett, of Prentiss, transacted
business here this week.
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G. H. Pond, of Collins, Miss, was a
visitor here Wednesday.
I: I. :
Mrs. Charles Hays returned Friday
from Laurel, Miss, where she has
been Visiting her brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Nicholson.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25

liams assisting.
The newly-elected officers of the
club are: President, Mrs. P. A. Car
ter; first vice-president, Mrs. S. l..
Heidelberg; second yice-president,
Mrs. ]. NJ. Stevens; treasurer, Mrs. H.
T. Mounger; secretary, Mrs. c. F.
Ames.
The members present were: Mes
danes ]. R. Walker, S. L. Heidelberg,
H. A. Camp, John A. Mcleod, George
Carter, w. S. F. Tatum, E. R. Farrell,
j. M. Stevens, L. H. Martin. Guests
Mrs. T. L. McWilliams, Miss Mary
Pierce Folkes, Miss Bessie Cook and
Miss Goulding.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-03-25
"IF"-A WONDERFUL NEW POEM
BY KlPLlNG.

IF you can keep your head when all
about you
Are losing theirs and blaming 1t on
\, you;
If:Sipu can trust yourself when all men
doubt you,
- But make allowances for their
doubling too;
If you can wait and not be tired by
waiting,
Or being lied about don't deal in
lies,
Or being hated don't give away to
hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor
talk too wise;
'1f you can dream-and not make
dreams your master;
If you can think-and not make
thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and
Disaster
And treat those two impostors just
the same,
If you can bear to hear the truth
you've spoken
q listed by knaves to make trap
for fools
OF watch the things you gave your
life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with
WORKOUT tools;
"If you can make one heap of all your
winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch
and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your be-