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The Washington times., 1911-11-20
REGISTRY STAMPS, ] !
THE FIRST ISSUED, /!
SOON TO Be READY.
Shipments to Postmasters Of
Country Expected in a ].
Few Days.

Work on the first registry stamp the,
United States has ever had. is now
being done in the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing. The first issue is due
to go on sale in postoffices throughout.
the country on December l., Within a.
few days shipments will be made. !,
The stamp will be the same size
as the regular 2-cent postage stamp.
but its color will be light blue. Tho
design shows an eagle with extended,
wings. perched upon a rock, within a,
circle set in a panel of plain lines.
At the top Of the circle, and following.
the curve, the words. UNITED States
Registry" appear. In the lower corr
ners the denomination is given, the
figures TO- being separated by tho.
| word "cents." 7,
On the first of the month, postmas sters
were instructed to make requisitions
| for supplies, and orders by the thou
sand are now waiting to bc filled.
Heretofore, registry fees have been
J paid by affixing stamps. q
| Some time ago changes in the de-
| sig:i3 of stamps of higher denominations
were ordered. These have not been
issued, but soon viii come from the
presses of the bureau. The order pro-
vides that the scent, 10-cent, 15-cent,
! 50-cent. and 81 stamps shall bear the
! portrait of Franklin, while the stamps
| Of the six lower denominations shall
continue to carry the likeness Of WASH
| ington. \
The Washington times., 1911-11-20

Slightly petulant and irritable, be-
cause of charges made against her
mental condition, Mrs. Catharlne M.
B. Jones. eighty-five years old. wss on
the witness stand for more than an
hour today in Justice Barnard's branch
of the District Supreme Court, and de-
MED with emphasis that she was OF
unsound mind, and incapable of hand
ling her $50, 900 estate.
"Biii Jones, the Avenger," her hus-
band, who attacked Guiteau, Garfield 5
slayer, helped her to the witness stand,
and later assisted her from the court
room. In the face of a dismissed di-
vorce petition of twenty-five years ago,
which charged him with assaults,
threats to kill, and an attempt to burn
down buildings belonging to her, Mrs.
Jones displayed a devotion that was un-
expected and declared her husband al
ways had treated her with kindness.
Alienists Watch Woman.
Several times Mrs. Jones. with a faint
smile, complained against the length Of
her examination. You've asked enough
questions to find out whether I'm crazy,
1 think" she said once. only twice,
and then only for brief interval, did
the attorneys Stop on account of the
evident fatigue of the octogenarian.
Alienists sat in court today to OBJ
serve tne ACTIONS ana llslen 10 tne
testimony Of the aged witness, and II
Is expected that they will testify sub
sequently, each side having experts
on hand.
Miss Carlotte Z. Bates, the niece,
who instituted the proceedings, with
view of having her aunt adjudged
insane, and a committee appointed to
manage her estate, was in court, at
tired in black and her face shrouded
by a veil, and heard the aged woman
say that she believed the complainant
had once sought to have her live with
her In order that she might inherit
| the small fortune.
Relative to this incident, Mrs. Jones
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Catholic Missions
Come to a Close

After a successful session lasting
three weeks. the Catholic mission at
st. Patricks Catholic Church, under
the direction of the fathers OF the New
York Apostolate, came to close la st
night with IA lecture to the on-Catho-
lies of Washington.
The Rev. A. T. Rc ach. the Rev. ]. j..
Wickman. and the Rev. ]. H. McGin-
ness, in charge Of the mission, are
greatly pleased at the results accom-
plishcd.
Of the Sacred Heart, Fourteenth street
and Park road, also came to a close yes
tefday The Rev. Joseph F. Magee was
celt brant of solemn high mass at II
o'clock. The Rev. Joseph Turner, of
Annapolis, assisted In the services, as
deacon. and the Rev. Father Eckenrode
as subdea con.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FOR CAPITAL CITY
GETTING CONGRESS
Effort Being Renewed To-
day to Procure Religious
Gathering in January.

Having letter of assurance from
President Taft that he will speak at
the religious convention congress and
assist In every possible way II It is
held In Washington next April. Fred B.
Smith. leader Of the Men and Religion
Forward Movement, is now In favor
CT naming the Capital City as the place
for the convention Of 5000 men.
Mr.. Smith declared his favoritism TO
Washington at the mems meeting in
Continental Memorial Hall. yesterday
afternoon. He read the letter from
President Taft, and explained he had
received 1t in the morning. The re-
hElon congress Is to be an inventory
OF the results accomplished the nation
over by the Men and Religion Move-
ment during the last year. There Will
be at least $500 accredited delegates.
snd a number equally Us large of men
who are interested in the work.
M, To-Day Mr. smith is meeting the
forts the. most assistance during his
eight days campaign here. January 2l-
2S "a luncheon to churchmen was
given at the New willard this noon,
pastors al the Young Mems Christian
Association
AZ the meeting yesterday, Mr.. Smith
end his Japanese associate, Yutaka
Minakuchi poured broadsides into the
manner In which MANY of the church.
es have attempted to get men interest
ed.
Employers who pay less than living
wages were scored by Raymcn Robins,
the social service agent
"The class struggle has no place in
America.' he said. The accident Of
person to look on his born equal with
hatred. But something irust be done
to change conditions sixty thousand
men work with bent backs. twelve
before the steel furnaces Of this
country. and every man who does mo-.
attempt to better his condition indicts
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
AGED MRS. JONES
! DENIES INSANITY
Octogenaran Wife Of Assaant of GarHeds Slayer Tes
fes in Court to Keep Control of Her
Estate.

told the court that she informed her
niece that she wished to live with
her husband.
Aided By Senator.
United States Senator Rayner ap-
pears in the case for Mrs. Jones, beN
ing associated with d. w. Baker and
John r. Shields. and examined the
defendant relative to her ancestry.
Mrs. jones' stated that her father,
Thomas Jones, conducted a factory
for making silk canvas on Seventh
street, between r and g streets, and
died in 1851. leaving sixty acres of
land near Brookland.. which in later
years has become valuable.
Attorney ]. J. Darlington, who rep.
resents Miss Bates, together with w
A. Bounch, insisted that Mrs. Jones
be brought into court when the case
was called last Thursday, and over the
objections of counsei for the defendant
Justice Barnard issued the order tc
that end.
The first witness in the case was Mrs
Jones, who urged that she be hearc
so she could return home.
Probe to Be Made.
With reference to the charge Of Mis-
Bates that she once rescued her aun
from a hovcl in which she was livint
In squalor with a colored woman, Mrs
Jones stated that she spent only on
night there.
After Mrs. Jones' had been excuse'
Attorney Darlington presented the ii
vorce petition she had filed twenty-fiv
years ago and then dismissed. Ais
several other legal documents sheddir,
| light on realty transactions and famil.
difficulties We're offered as evidenc
| and read to the jury.
A deep probe will be made into tn
business transactions Of Mrs. Jones II
the past dozen years, hints OF the com
planning relatives being that numerou
questionable deals have been made b.
realty men and others.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Magruder Successor in
Hospital in Question

The board of directors of the Emer-
gency Hospital will not select a success
sor to DR.. Ernest P. Magruder, who re-
signs as superintendent of that institu-
ton january l, for some days, 1t was
learned today. The applications of sew
eral Washington physicians are being
considered.
The appointment Of DR.. Harry Lewis
is being seriously considered by the
board, and 1t is probable he will be
given the position. DR.. Lewis was resi-
dent physician at the Emergency for
eighteen months after his graduation
from the Georgetown University medi-
cal department.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Three Charges Against
Alleged Disturber

Stealing a butcher knife and cutting
waiter with it and being disorderly
were the charges against Charles Shep-
herd, colored, in United States branch
of Police Court today. The case was
continued until Saturday to give the de-
fendant a chance to produce witnesses
Charles Deihs. lunch room proprietor
planning witnesses. 1t Is alleged that
on October q Shepherd entered the
place. and when requested to move OBJ
] nesses tried to eject Shepherd, it is
claimed, he grabbed a butcher knife
and made an effort to slash the waiter.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Oysters and Program
Are Enjoyed by Club

Members of the Northeast Social
Club, on the Bladensburg road. are
congratulating themselves today on the
success of the entertainment and oys-
ter feast held yesterday afternoon ard
last evening at the club house.
Several barrels of oysters. served in
various fashions, were enjoyed by the
score cf guests. A musical and vaude-
willie program also was enjoyed, ard
the clubs quartet closed the entertain
ment by singing several selections.
y. Fitzwiliam is president of the
club: II. Young, vice president; j.
Alwell recording secretary; ]. HaT-
rlngton, financial secretary; J. Duffy.
trea surer. and.A. D. Reardon.. sergeant
alarms.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Game Law ViOlatOrs
Will Be Investigated

Judges Benjamin n. Camalier and Fill
more Bell this morning. convened the
annual fall term of court in Charles
county, Md. at La Plata, with organ
ization of a grand jury. Violation of
game laws will be specially Investigated.
Sheriff Haislett says the murderer of
James johnson, colored, killed near In
dian Head two months ago, has never
been found. Two colored men were ar
rested In Washington and taken 70 La
Plata, but were released after convinc-
ing the authorities of their innocence,
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Finds Man in Her Home,
But He Steals Nothing

10 clue was obtained by the police
today to the identity of the man who
was discovered last evening in the home
OF Mrs. A. b. Shaw. 1856 Ninth street
northeast.
Mrs. Shaw found the man in the hall
way on the first floor. He brushed by
her and ran out the door. Rooms on
the second floor had been ransacked,
but nothing was missing.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Chevy Chase Robbery
Reported to Police

Miss Flora McGill. of Chevy Chase.
reported to the police today the theft
of jewelry and other articles valued at
sl00 They were taken from Miss McGilr S
apartment since November l6.
Michael Walters reported to the police
that clothing and jewelry valued at $50
had been stolen from a trunk left in one
of the buildings IT the Benning race
track In the last few days.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Turner's Enjoy Event
Following Long Walk

The weekly informal social gathering
OF the Columbia Turnverein brought out
large attendance in the club house,
1928 M street, last night. Twenty-Five
members of the organization enjoyed
an outing at the farm OF Ernst Gersten-
and afternoon. The company walked
eight miles from the end of the electric
line to the Gerstenber~ farm, and ideal
weather conditions made this a pleasant
feature.
The party returned in time to attend
the night event at the club house
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Five Held on Charge of
Hold-up That Melted $3.50

Five men face charge of robbery
in United States branch Of Police Court
through an alleged hold-up in a lumber
>yard on Ohio avenue, Saturday night.
Henry Robbins, John Green, Harry
Jenifer, William Webb, and Simon
Bray, all colored are charged with
holding up and robbing Mack Harvey
OF $3.50 Lieut. c. T.. Flathers and
squad Of his men in the Fourth pre-
cinct police. are complaining witnesses
against the five men. Preliminary
until November %,
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Navy Coal Barge
Is Adrift at Sea

The Navy Department has been ad-
vised by the officers of the collier ' uI-
can that on Saturday night the navy
coal barge No. 2n2 broke adrift from
collier near Fenwick Island shoal light
vessel, and owing to the rough seas the
Vulcan was unable to again pick it up
Today the Vulcan and Panther are
occurring the sea in an effort to find the
barge.
At the Navy Department today IL
was assumed that no one was aboard
the barge when she broke adrift.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Formerly Lived Here.

Funeral services for Alexander Nc
Calmont, formerly a well-known busl-
ness man of the Capital, were held at
2:30 o'clock this afternoon at - home
in Franklin, Pa. Mr.. McCalmont, who
had been a resident of Washington for
ten years, died of congestion of the
lungs. He was sixty-three years old.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
Funeral in Chapel.

Funeral services for Robert Branson,
an iron worker, forty-eight years old,
who was found dead in the street at PIG
John Marshall place, Saturday night,
will be held tomorrow morning at the
chapel Of the Congressional Cemetery,
where interment will be made.
The Washington times., 1911-11-20
LATIN AMERICAN
CIVILIZATION IS
TRACED TO SOURCE
Burton Holmes Gives Lee.
ture on Spain as Prelimi-
nary to Course.

AS preliminary to a thorough depic-
tion of the life, manners, and customs
OF South Americas peoples, Burton
Holmes, at the Columbia Theater. last
night traced out the sources of these
civilizations from the fountain heads in
Spain and Portugal
In series of colored films and mo-
ton pictures marked by the clearness
and interest that always attaches to the
Illustrations shown by this lecturer. Mr..
and Portugal. He clirAbed into the Por-
tuguese hills for glimpse of natural
scenery and historic cites OF southern
Spain. Not even the horticultural phase
of the countries was neglected, and for
hfteen minutes pictures OF plant, flower
and vegetable life were shown.
Public Amusements Seen.
OF greatest popular interest were the
depictions OF the distinctive amuse-
ments OF these nations, ranging from
the public holiday celebrations to the
bull fights. The modified bull fights of
Portugal and the new bloodless bull
nights at Lisbon were explained.
human interest touch was added
to the lecture by the intimate studies
of the Palace Of Alfonso, whose fit
ness to rule has been the discussion of
two continents since he became OF age
The changing of the guard was the sub
Ject OF a moving picture and many views
of the royal palace at Madrid were
thrown on the screen.
The lecturer invaded the famous Pra-
do gallery. Several masterpieces there,
notably Les Meninas'' and THE Ca
pituhtion of Bredal," were shown with
distinctness.
These studies We're designed to give a
better understanding OF the Soutl
American series. Next Sunday even
ing "A Cruise to South America" will
be the subject, and after that the ac-
tual tour Of the South American ma
tons will be begun.
Buenos Ayres to Be Shown.
Buenos Ayres, with its extremes OF
modern commercial advancement ana
! antiquated social life and customs, will
be shown, The public buildings. many
| of which vie with those of the world $
| greatest nations. will be thrown
| sharp contrast with the back streets
and byways that suggest the effete
civilizations of the countries whence
South America derived it's peoples.
Each lecture given on &unday night
will be repeated on the Monday after
noon following. Mr.. Holmes will cross
the Andes and pry into the beauties
and curiosities of Argentina and Chile,
! and later he will tell about Brazil.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-07-18
DROPS
5iTAEINIAN /
WILEY WAS NOT CONSULTED.
THE ACT, DEVELOPS A NEW
PHASE IN THE FIGHT.

WASHINGTON, July 1S-Floyd w.
Robinson, an important member Of the
stan Of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief Of
the bureau Of chemistry, Of the de-
partment Of agriculture, It developed
yesterday, was dismissed from the bu-
reau, June 80, on charges Of insubor-
dination Although his dismissal was
important, 1t was not considered
sufficiently noteworthy to bring to the
attention Of DR.. Wiley. Robinson was
a member Of DR.. Wiley's staff Of ex-
perts in New York City. He came
originally from Michigan.
DR.. Wiley said today that Robinson
had been dismissed from the depart
ment, but that he did not know off
cially why or when he had been dis
charged. DR.. F. L. Dunlay, assistant
chemist Of the department. declined
to discuss the matter, except to say
that It had been done within the last
two months, ~
Wilson Explains,
Secretary Wilson said that Robin
son had ben relieved Of service be-
cause Of lnsubordlnation. The insub-
ordination, in effect was arefusal to
carry into effect an order Of the sec
Tetaries Of the departments Of ag-
riculture, treasury, and commerce and
labor, to prohibit the use Of benzoate
of soda mixed with food, which had
been determined was deltereious to
health. The order was not to be rem
dered effective provided that each
container,Or package of such food is
plainly labeled to show the presence
and amount Of benzoate Of Soda
The dismissal OF Robinson, the sec
retary declared, had nothing to do
with the recommendation for the dis
missal Of DR.. Wiley, by the depart
ment board. 1t is known that Rob
ison took the same view Of the dele
terious effects Of benSoate Of soda as
DR.. Wiley took, but they were turned
down by the referee board Of CONSULT
ing scientific experts, appointed BY
President Roosevelt,
When Robinson was dismissed from
the department OF agriculture, DR..
Wiley knew nothing about IT. He was
not consulted concerning the matter,
he said today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-07-18
SE1BE'I.IA|RYE.NIA5
IS KEPT lgs.II
NTTH0Sl9.|..g'|.A|...N|IS ] |. \
HAVE YOU SENT YOUR SLOGAN.
in YETI THIS IS THE LAST
WEEK, OF THE CONTEST.
III YOU CANNOT MAIL YOUR LIST
LEAVE 1T AT ANY DRUG STORE
IN THE CITY AND 1T WILL BE
RECEIVED ALI HIGHT.

Help make Falrmont a convention
city. An attractive slogan sent
broadcast over the state showing that
we are on theslap and that there is
always something doing in Fairmont
will return as bread cast upon the
waters.
We recently entertained the state
association Of funeral directors, and
they were well pleased. They go
away and talk about Fatrmont' next
month we will entertain the state
Business Mems Association for two
days. Are we ready for them? Every
business man should plan to give
part Of his time to the visitors on
that occasion. And thereby, help ad'
yertise our city. Let no man or or
ganization come to our city and 60
away displeased or dissatisfied, fol
Fairmont can satisfy the most fastid
ious.
Get your slogan in. without further
delay as some one will be sure to get
the one you thought about and gel
it in before you do, SO do it now.
Slogans are coming rapidly this week
and the prospects are good for keep
ing the secretary busy several days
listing them for the advertising com
mittee,
All the drug stores of the city have
been requested to provide a small box
for the reception Of slogans which will
make 1t more convenient than mailing
them in some cases, The secretary
will collect all slogans that are left
at the stores.
The several drug stores are Beam
& McCloskey in the Fifth ward: Hall
Drug Co, in First ward; the South
Side Drug store in Fourth ward and
the Mt. City Drug store. Martins
Drug store and Christie's in the
Third ward. Mark date Of deppslt oi
Islu ans fnsbo& which WIN ans wer the
same purpose Of postmark.
! Thus the people will be given every
chance to secure The honor Of naming
the slogan and incidentally OF winning
the gold prize.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-07-18
RIILNIAIl5IHEI'.E|T|'. !
B.TH.Ei.. |. /.
[lElEITTHHg HOUR
BEAVER COUNTY / (PA..) WIFE MUIR.
pERER WHO ESCAPED FROM
JAIL TWICE asHu FILE OFF
MORTAL COLI
LllGIlRs SAY NATURAL llgsEs
THIS NOT BELIEVED RY OTHERS
PRESENT WHEN HE PASSES
AWAY THIS MORNING.
(By united Press.l7

BEAVER, Pa, July 1S. Charles
Hickman, the wife murderer, who
twice escaped from the Beaver county
CPa.) jail, cheated the gallows today.
He died of strychnine poisoning this
morning.
From his cell'in the jail aifew hours
before he was to be hanged, 10:30 a.
M, his joking brayado Of several
months was broken down In the end.
After visit Of his ministers yester-
day afternoon Hickman was unusually
courteous to the guards. Later he
was seized with fits Of trembling and
the guards and physicians stayed with
him all night, but he gradually grew
weaker until death relieved his sui.
ifering.
Just before he died he said to At
torney D. A. Nelson: II am sorry j
did this. He passed away at S:O4
O'clock.
The doctors say death was from nat.
ural causes, but this is not believed
by the people who were with him.
The gallows, sheriffs, jury and all
were ready for the execution.
Hickman was a timer, and killed
his wife on February 2, 1870 as sne
.alighted from a street car at Beaver
Falls, Pa. He was insanely Jealous
because he thought she kept coinp pany
with other men. They had been sep:
arated some time. tkas +
He escaped the first time from. the
Jail four months after being convicted,
He was found four days later starving.
and faint by Dan Williams, an old
acquaintance, who got $1,000freward.
ON April II 1911, he again escaped
and was -eapured after ghoursI;
pursuit. His joking during the past
few months led tile people tossay he
was insane. His attorney declared to-
day that Beaver county had been
saved a crime OF killing an insane
man. mSst35 I
Hickman always declared that he
would never hang If he had to t9I43Ft take his,
own life. ,sFai
Physicians Now Doubtful.
BERVER, Pa, July 1S.-(2:3O p m.)
The doctors after cursory examina-
tien Of Htckman's body still say
probably" natural reasons caused his
death. A complete examination will
be made. Reliable information is that
Hickman somehow secured the poison
and took too large a dose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-07-18
WATKINS MAKES
NANlRREST5
LAST EVENING IN A COUPLE OF
HOURS - NIGHT ASSISTANT
CHIEF RIGHT ON THE JOB
WHEN HIS SERVICES ARE NEED.
ED.

Nigitt Assistant Chief OF Police
okey j. tkins mad de several arrests
on Madison between Main and Jack
son streets last evening between eight
ard ten o'clock-an unusual number
for one officer in so short while
Among the men taken up was a negro
who up to a short while ago was a
porter at local hotel. The gent y.
color had, 1t is said, been making him.
self generally offensive about Madl'
sen street the greater part Of the even.
ing with his loud-mouth but not
enough to warrant his arrest. The
climax came when he came out Of a
saloon on the corner OF the alley on
Madison street and in the presence Of
several ladies swore loudly and long.
Officer Watkins was right on the job
and in an instant had the son of Ham
en- route to the city bastile. The 10
gro made some resistance but Mr..
Watkins gave him no time to argue.
The other arrest was that Of
young man about seventeen years old
who was raising a disturbance in the
street. Then to cap the climax, on
Ger Watkins took in man who was
intoxicated. All the above arrests
were made by himself in less than two
hours and were tried this morning in
police court.