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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
DECLARES HE is SORRY;
MAKES PLEA FOR MERCY
Statement of Charles G. Baston Be-
fore Receiving Life Sen
tence for Murder.

Il am sorry and ask the court to be as
lenient with me as it can" was the plea
of Charles C. Baston, a former policeman,
convicted Of second degree murder In
connection with the killing Of his wife,
Catherine. in Georgetown. october last.
Baston was called upon this morning by
Justice Wright. in Criminal Court No. 1.
for any statement he might desire to
make before the court pronounced SEN
tence.
The jury has given you all leniency
possible in my view of your crime, which
1 thought worthy of a verdict Of first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
NOT LOYAL TO MADER0.
Rebels in Southern California Re-
undated BY Revolutionists.

DR.. Francesca vasquez Gomez. con-
fidential agent Of the Mexican revolu-
tionary party here. disclaims RESPONSE
bility for the utterances and acts OF
the revolutionists in Lower California
under Simon Berthold. whom he de-
scribes as socialists having no affllia-
ton with the Madero party"
Certain Of these formerly associated
with this socialistic group, he said, had
abandoned the latter because OF their
attitude, and were now lighting In the
revolutionary ranks. notably Capt f.
Gutierrez de Lara, commanding a troop
Of cavalry in Gen. OroEco's brigade.
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and all eruptions of the skin. When
S. S. S. has driven out the humors
every symptom passes away. the skin
is again nourished with cooling,
healthful blood, natural evaporation
is renewed and the skin becomes
soft and smooth. Book on Skin Dis
eases and medical advice free
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Chief thinner had to decline the offer
to go south with Detroit and coach the
young Tiger pitchers because he could
not get a vacation from his duties In the
department OF the city building Inspector
at Cleveland.
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Welcome Awaits Mr.. Ballinger.

DIR. E. M Thrift, prominent physician
at Madison. Va, died Tuesday morning
from pneumonia. He was thirty-nine
years old.
Isaac s. Deford OF North East. Cecil
county. Md, died Wednesday. He was
eighty years old. He was for years jus
tice Of the peace and constable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

his successor. He and Mr.. Fisher are
especially friendly. 1t is understood they
met for the first time yesterday at the
White House, and there Mr.. Ballinger
proffered his aid to his successor in any
way that his services could be utilized so
that Mr. Fisher would have thorough
grasp on the departmental affairs at the
close of the BalliDger regime.
Welcome Awaits Mr.. Ballinger.
Thomas NJ Greene. president of the
Rainier Club of Seattle. Wash. has sent
Mr. Ballinger telegram reading: There
will be a public reception given you upon
your arrival in Seattle. and as soon afer
that as ii is convenient to you the Rainier
Club desires to give you banquet and
welcome
Headed by B. Fl. Warner. jr., Capt.
James r oyster and Gen. Thomas S.
Hopkins, delegation of residents of
the District called upon Secretary Bal
linger yesterday afternoon and voiced
their regret that he is to leave Wash
ington at this time. They also eN-
pressed high regard for his efforts
while in charge of the Interior De-
partment. The list included. besides
those named. Arthur c. Moses, Richard
b. Watrous, Col John McElroy. Rev
G. w. Atkinson, jr.. and Edwin Callow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

REMOVES the
acids and humors
which are caus-
ing the trouble,
builds UP the
W e a k, acrid
blood, and COM
pletely cures Ec-
zema, Acne, Tet-
ter, Salt Rheun.
pimples, rashes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Claude Ritehey as second baseman for
the fouisville team takes what has been
considered for years ''heodoo" position
oQ the Colonies, Many a good man has
coaae under it's influence and failed to do
all that was expected and asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

degree murder" said Justice Wright as
he imposed the maximum penalty Of life
imprisonment.
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the evidence that is being produced
against her.
The shoes found near the body of
little George in the swamp. where he
was murdered. were identified today by
Mrs. Margaret Smith. an aunt of Mrs.
Melber's husband, as those which she
herself put on the child's feet the day
Mrs. Melber took him from her home
in Schenectady. January D.
What Mrs Melbers husband died in the
poorhouse: that she gave birth to child
while in the poorhouse; that no atten-
ton was paid to the child or to its
mother. and that no aid was given them
in getting out of the pOorhouse, was
brought out during the cross-examina-
ton by the defense.
Mrs. Sallie A. Tanner. at whose home
Mrs. Melber roomed while working in a
Schenectady restaurant, said Mrs. 1helber
told her she was the godmother OF the
child.
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Grandaunt's Testimony.

Mrs Mary Smith, grandaunt Of the
murdered boy. testified that Mrs. Melber
had tried to place the child in an insti-
tuition, but that the authorities had re-
fused to accept him. Then she asked
Mrs. Smith to take him. The witness
said her husband wanted to adopt the
child, but Mrs Melber would not permit
it. When the accused woman left the
house with the boy she said:
Don't be surprised II you hear that
have committed suicide"
When she returned later she said she
had placed her child in a home.
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LOOKING WORK OVER
Mr.. Fisher Getting a Grasp on
His New Duties.
MEETS CHIEFS OF BUREAUS
Persuades Oscar w. Lawler to Re-
main for Awhile.
MAY BE SWORN IN MONDAY
Newly Appointed Secretary of the
Interior Confers With Secre-
tary Ballinger.

| Oscar w. LAWYER, assistant attorney
general for the Interior Department, will
leave the government service. He made
| the formal announcement to the newly
appointed Secretary of the Interior, Wal
| ter Lowrie Fisher, when he was intro
duced to Mr. Fisher in the office of Sec
rotary Ballinger today. Mr.. Lawler said
that his health is not of the best and that
for some time past he had been contem-
plating leaving the service He has put
| off the action, he said, on account of the
fact that Mr.. Ballinger urged him to hold
on for time
Mr. Fisher said that he hoped Mr..
| Lawler would be able to continue his
duties until he had formally taken
| over the reins of the department and
had things in such shape that Mr. Law
| lers departure would not seriously af-
| feet the transaction Of business in the
office of the assistant to the Attorney
| General. To this plan Mr.. LAWYER
| agreed.
Mr.. Pierce Tenders Resignation.
Frank Pierce, first assistant to the
Secretary OF the faterior, was present
at the time, together with Second AS
sistant Secretary Thompson and Chief
Cltrk Ticker Of the department.
| 41r. Pierce said to Mr.. Fisher that he
would place his resignation in the lat
| ter's hands as soon as Secretary Bal
| linger formally leaves the Interior De-
partment Monday, when Mr.. Fisher is
expected to take the oath of office.
Whether he will remain in his present
position. he believes. is matter for Mr.
Fisher to decide, and he holds that he
can best serve the interests of the de-
partment by turning in his resignation at
this time.
Bureau Chiefs Call.
Various bureau chefs came to the Sec
retary's Office during the morning, while
Mr.. Fisher went over with Secretary Bal
linger the volume of business which is
| shortly to be acted on by the Secretary
| of the Interior. Mr. Fisher greeted each
caller cordially, and as soon as they had
left was once again busily engaged with
the retiring Secretary in getting a grasp
on the current matters Of the department.
| Later in the morning Fred bennett, COM
missioner of the land Office. called to pay
| his respects to Mr.. Fisher. He chatted
pleasantly for some moments with both
Mr.. Fisher and Secretary Ballnger
| A list of the officials who report di-
rectly to the Secretary is being compiled.
| This, it is believed, is being gotten to-
gether so that Mr.. Fisher when he as
sumes his new duties will have familiar
| lied himself with the names of the men
with whom he Is to come in direct con-
| tact in carrying on the work of the de-
partment
May Be Sworn In Monday.
He expects to take the oath of office
Monday morning, and hopes that Secre-
tary Ballinger will remain thereafter for
several days, so that any matter COM
ing up which the new Secretary is not
thoroughly posted on can be discussed
with the retiring Secretary.
1t is believed that Secretary Ballinger
will be able to arrange to accommodate
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
ROBINS SISTER OUT ON BAIL
Grand Jury Begins Probe Into
Northern Bank Affairs.

The grand jury which has been investi-
eating the tangled financial affairs OF Jo-
scph G. Robin began yesterday 10 probe
into his connection with the Northern
Bank. Frederick *. Morris confidential
man for Robin in the management of the
Northern Bank, was the only witness ex-
amined.
After it finishes with the Northern Bank
1t is understood that the grand jury will
take up the Railway Traction and Con-
struction Company and the South Shore
porations, into which, It is alleged the
banker sunk good part OF the money
which he is charged with msappropriating
DR. Louise G. Rabinowitch, Robins sis
ter, who is awaiting trial on an indictment
charging perjury In connection with her
application for the appointment of a com
mission to manage her brothers estate, on
the ground that he is insane. obtained the
$4,000 yesterday As soon as she was re-
Leased from the Tombs she went to a near
by restaurant for luncheon, and then re-
turned 10 the prison TO see her brother
Although they persist In their denial that
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Rabinowitch. Of
Brooklyn. are their parents. II is under
stood that the alienists employed by the
D.Itrict Attorney 20 determine Robins
mental condition are making comparison
Of measurements Of the heads OF Robin
and the man who says ne Is his father. in
the hope Of removing any question as 10
their relationship.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11

Attainment OF the ownership or control
or all potable waters within the state.
A system OF state aid TO county hospitals
for the treatment Of tubercular patients.
Passage Of new employers liability laws.
Adjustment OF State Fish and Game
Commission and the creation Of another, 10
be known as the oyster, FISH and game de-
partment.
The Governor also suggests placing with
the Department Of Labor the supervision
OF weights and measures. In discussing
the recent express strike in Jersey City, he
says:
The ordering out Of the national guard
In case Of strikes or the like is a matter
for the most careful consideration. II is
not a question TO be lightly treated by the
Executive. when he is asked to move the
national guard with loaded arms TO a
certain point In the state, where 1t may be
possible that IL Will be called upon TO
shoot down our own citizens. 1t should
never be done except the local authorities
are unable to reasonably control the sit
uatton and preserve the public peace. The
strike was finally settled and the wisdom
OF refusing TO order out the guard was
clear. Upon all the facts. IL was apparent
that the strike would never have occurred
in the first instance IL the reasonable re-
quest made by the employees had been con-
sldered by the employers in spirit which
the common dictates OF humanity would
seem TO have required
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
DOCTOR KILLS HIMSELF
Notes Show Mind Disordered
from Long Use of Drugs.

Or. Percy W. Shedd. who recently lived
in Manhattan and whose family lives in
Orange, n. j., committed suicide in the Ho-
tel Broad, in Newark. yesterday, with NOR
phine. drug to which he had become a
slave. He left several notes that indicated
a disordered mind. In one Of them, ad-
dressed TO the authorities. he accused him
self OF having murdered his son, Kenneth,
and with having robbed him. On another
note was written:
Since an attack OF heart failure four
years ago l have not known what n night 4
sleep was. except by opiates. When at a
danger" Under this note were found
others, one OF which directed that his
valise and surgical instruments be sent 10
his sister, Mrs. T. Johnson, of No. 420 West
10Sth street, Manhattan. Another requested
that my son, J. NJ Shedd, OF No. 30 State
street, Orange, be notified I'm case of acci-
dent or death" At the State street house
It was said that Shedd and his wife had
been living apart for some time Their son
Kenneth attends the East Orange High
School. II was also said that DR.. Shedd
had made his home with sister in Lands
down. Penn, and that he was on his way
to New York to visit another sister when
he stopped over in Newark.
DR.. Shedd was regarded as a brilliant
man and Is said 10 have written several
books on medicine. Before taking up his
practice in New York he is said to have
been a school teacher.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
SPECIAL LAWYERS CUT OUT
Attorney General Revokes Desig-
nation of Franchise Counsel.
fly Telegraph TO The Tribune.

IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Albany, Jan. 10-ln line with his policy
of getting rid of special counsel, Attorney
General Carmody tonight gave out a list
Of names OF thirty-nine attorneys whose
designations in special franchise proceed
ings, brought against the State Tax Com
mission in various localities OF the state,
he had revoked. The Attorney General
said 1t was complete list of all the attor-
neys who had been SO designated by cN-
Attorney General O'Malley.
However" he added, ut is no reflection
on my predecessor. 1t is merely differ
ence in policy. and ! believe that Mr.,
O'Malley had come to the same conclusion
before leaving Office
These attorneys, although designated by
the Attorney Generals Office, have been
paid by the localities, and Attorney Cen
eral Carmody said that he could not see
why the expense should be saddled upon
them, particularly when they were willing
to provide their own counsel. or had their
own corporation attorneys to look after the
cases. The Tax Commission, the Attorney
General said. would be represented by a
regular deputy from his office, in case the
localities asked for 1t in the reviewing or
the commissions decisions. Another thing
that has determined the Attorney General
TO follow this course is that the state is not
directly interested in special franchise pro-
ceedings, as the money collected by such
taxes goes to the localities. Attorney Cen
eral Carmody intends to notify the various
localities throughout the state OF his de-
termination not to designate special attor-
IN, al fraprbica prOCpndiOgE in the
future
Heading the list Of attorneys whose des-
ignations are revoked are William \.
Cohen. who has been receiving big fees re-
Gently in franchise proceedings in New
York City, and ex-senator Nathaniel A. Els
berg. Of New York. Others on the list
are ex-Assemblyman James T. Rogers. of
Binghamton; ". lie Roy Austin, Of Cat
skill, appointed Forest, Fish and Game
Commissioner by Governor Hughes TO sue
ceed James S. Whipple; Milo NJ Acker,
State Water Supply Commissioner; l.. j..
Griffith, of Troy, who was of counsel for
Jotham P. Aids in the bribery investigation
Charles o. Mass. William Michael Byrne
and Manton NJ. Wyvell, of New York; John
Hill Morgan and William A. Moore. of
Brooklyn; Charles L. Feldman. Percy 5.
Lansdowne, William II. Cuddeback, Philip
A. Laing. Calvin S. Grosser, Charles A.
Dolson and p. j. Keller, of Buffalo; AS
semblyman Harold j. Hinman. Z. c. Con-
way and Lewis Cass, of Albany; Israel T.
Deyo, F.. w Welsh. and Dana L. Jewell.
of Olean; c. L. Waring. of Newburg; Will
lam II. Foster Of lie Roy: Oliver d Bur-
den. of Syracuse; Edward T. Stokes, OF
Port Henry; Nathan d. Lapham, of
Geneva; Adelbert f. jerks, of Jamestown;
Henry c. Danforth. William Butler Crit
tenden, Of Rochester; F. c. Williams, of
Corning; Otis II. Gardner, of Elmira Thad
Collins, jr.. Of Lyons; Thomas ]. Cum
mings, of Dunkirk; Thomas Burns, of
Watertown; d. F. Searls, Of Rome. and
David Swits, Of Mount Vernon.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
GOOD ROADS CONTRACTS
Governor Wants to Examine
Them-TheY'll Be Let by April.

lBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Albany, Jan. 10.-Governor Dix In answer
to further inquiries explained his position
on the holding up OF good roads contracts
anew to-day. He said he didn't have any
notion that the plans and specifications Of
the Highway Commission were improper
He merely believed that as the money for
these new roads was 10 be spent under his
administration. It was only fair for him
and the new State Engineer to have a
chance TO look over the Specifications
Complaints had come in from St Lawrence
and Franklin counties, he said, that the
good roads building was too expensive. He
said he was determined that the public
dollar should go as far as the private dol
lar, and he wanted to satisfy himself that
there wasn't any undue expense or ex-
travagance before the new contracts were
awarded. He felt sure he was safeguarding
the interests Of the taxpayers, and If exam
ination by him and State Engineer Bensel
showed the specifications to call for too
expensive materials they certainly should
be changed.
The contracts certainly could be let be-
fore April !, the Governor said. That would
give ample time, he thought, for the build
ing of the roads. He said that he hadn't
talked with the committee appointed by
the Road Builders Association last night
TO wait on him. Their opinion. Judging by
what individual members said then about
the conditions Of work, wouldn't agree with
his at all
Sheldon T. Viee, of the State Lunacy
Commission, and Harry w. Mack. attorney
for the Manhattan State Hospital, called on
the Governor to-day to discuss the affairs
Of the commission, particularly the employ
ment Of special counsel at the different In
sttuuons. The commission believes that If
the work now performed by the counsel
should be given TO deputy attorney generals
they should be men taken from a competi-
tive list and retained on that work without
change from administration TO administra-
ton.
Many here are raising the constitutional
point. in connection with proposed changes
In the commission, that It could not be a
sIngle-headed affair under the provisions OF
the constitution. Governor Dix said he
hadn't looksd into that, but William Church
Osborn, his legal adviser, would do so. lie
added that the idea of a single-headed COM
mission was not his, but the commissions.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
QUIET IN BANKING CIRCLES
Only Weakness Obliterated, Su-
perintendent Cheney Says.

The commotiOn in banking circles over
the closing of the Carnegie Trust Company
appeared TO have entirely subsided yester-
day There was no run on any Of the insti-
tutons which received the prompt assist
ance Of ]. p Morgan & Co. in the face OF
en- embarrassing situation because Of their
former relations with the Carnegie Trust
Company. Some Of the prominent bankers
who have 'een closely in touch with the
situation since the State Banking Depart
ment took charge of the Carnegie Trust
Company said yesterday that the only
weak spot In local banking affairs had been
obliterated with the assured passing OF
that company.
o. II. Cheney, State Superintendent OF
Banks, said yesterday that he had received
reports indicating that all the state banks
and trust companies were now sound, and
that he did not anticipate further trouble
with any OF them. He made IL clear that
ne would not listen 20 any plan Of reor-
eanization OF the Carnegie Trust Company
which would permit that institution to re-
sumo business.
1t was the one purpose Of the Banking
Department TO liquidate It's affairs. he said,
and that might take two or three months,
because Of the large amount Of work TO be
done on the books. Mr.. Cheney said he
would not discuss the condition of the as
Gets OF the trust company while its affairs
were in course OF liquidation
Some Of the directors Of the Carnegie
Trust Company criticised the banking su-
perintendent yesterday for what they char
ecteriZcd as too hasty action on his part in
closing It's doors. 1t was their opinion that
the present situation could have been
eyerted II they had had more time
"I am not concerned at whatever they
may say at this time" said Superintendent
Cheney when told Of the unfavorable COM
enter into any controversy in the matter"
Mr.. Cheney would neither deny or affirm
q report yesterday that the Immediate
cause OF his closing the Carnegie Trust
was the discovery OF considerable bal
ance account in the trust company TO the
credit Of the Northern Bank OF New York,
OF which the indicted banker, Joseph G.
Robin, was president The bank examiners
found an account Of over 5000. 900 with the
trust company in the course OF their exami-
nation OF the Northern Banks books, II
was said, and when payment OF the balance
was demanded at the trust company II was
refused
Bradley Martin. IT,. president of the
Nineteenth Ward Bank, said that there
were practically no Withdrawals yesterday
at the main Office, at Third avenue and
57th street or the three branches. with the
exception OF the East S6th street branch,
where some OF the foreign depositors drew
out their money
New-York tribune., 1911-01-11
MANY MOURN FOR DAVIS
Hundreds of Persons View Body
of New Jersey Leader.

The death of Robert Davis has caused
widespread sorrow and regret a steady
stream Of grieving friends and acquaint-
ances viewed the body yesterday at the
Davis home. no. 239 Grove street, Jersey
City, and the relatives received hundreds
OF letters and kilograms of coincidence.
Ex-senator James Smith, jr., in tele-
gram TO Robert Davis, son Of the dead
Democratic leader, said: MY heartfelt
sympathy goes out 10 your stricken FAMILY
in your great loss Your father In life
won the respect and affectionate regard or
his fellow men by his simple honesty, his
tue charity the sacredness Of his word
anG the stanchness Of his friendship. The
death of this true hearted man will cause
general mourning. To me II means the
sad loss OF a dear friend"
The funeral arrangements were complet-
ed yesterday IT will probably be the larg-
est ever held in Jersey City. requiem
mass will be sung at st. Peters Roman
Catholic Church at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning II will be celebrated by Father
Wallace, assisted by Father Edward Nc
Grath as deacon and Father Kearney as
subdeacon. The burial will be in the fam
fly plot in Holy Name Cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers will be County
Collector Egan ex-senator James Smith,
jr., George W. Young. Thomas Fallon, Rep
resentative Kinkead, Representative Hamill,
Edward j. Edwards, George 7. Smith.
Sheriff Kelly, County Clerk Crosby, Joseph
I'ilvramo. Dr. George w. King Walter
o'Mara, George w. Henry. John +. Boyle.
Joseph Perlmutter and Samuel Nagle. The
men now named as the probable successor
of Davis as Democratic leader Of Hudson
County are County Collector Egsn, Sheriff
Kelly and County Chairman Hennessy.