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Evening star., 1912-10-10
Early Claims.

The awarding Of the Dunmow fitch is
certainly one Of the most interesting ex-
amples Of an ancient custom being car
r1ed on at the present time. The reason
why no awards Of the fitch We're made
during the latter part of the eighteenth
century and the first half of the nine
teenth was that the lord of the manor
caused the ceremony to be discontinued:
but, thanks to the efforts Of Mr.. Harri-
son A1nsworth, the famous novelist who
interested himself in the matter, a re-
vival Of the romantic old custom took
place, and on one occasion Mr.. Ainsworth
himself off1ciated as judge.
The records of Dunmow contain some
amusing instances of early claims for the
fitch. In 1751 John Shakeshaft and his
wife of Weathersfield, Essex, were chair
ed round the town by the enthusiastic
populace, marshaled by the steward and
other officers of the manor. The fitch
was borne before them. and Shakeshaft
improved the occasion by selling slices Of
the bacon to the 5000 spectators.
Evening star., 1912-10-10
Asylum and Jail Superintend-
ent Makes Report.
DEATH PENALTY OPPOSED
Urges Electrocution in Place of
Hanging as Lesser of Evils.
TOO MANY UNTRIED CASES
Long Period of Idleness of Prison
ers Hurtful to Mind
and Body.

Adjustment Of capital punishment in
the District of Columbia, and that fail
ing, the substitution Of electrocution dor
hanging in capital offenses, is recon-
mended by Louis F. Zinkhan. superin-
tendent of the Washington Asylum and
jail, in his annual report, submitted to
the District Commissioners through the
board Of charities today.
Reference also is made by Mr.. Zinkhan
to what he terms 'inordinate delays in
the trials of prisoners the report stat
Ing that there are a large number of un-
tried cases that have been pending many
months.
Evening star., 1912-10-10
Long Court Vacations.

ut is unfortunate he says, that
there should be such inordinate delays in
the trial Of prisoners. With the long
court vacation in summer and no cessa
tion of crime, the number Of grand jury
cases and further-hearing cases runs
from 12O to $50. Some of these cases
have been pending many months; several
exceeding a year. Most of these untried
men cannot be put to work of any kind,
and the long periods of idleness are hurt
full to mind and body
The number of persons committed to
the Jail during the year that ended June
80 last was 7.O35. according to the re-
port. OF these 4,459 were committed
from day to day to the workhOuse at
Occoquan. The average daily population
of the Jail was 2A.
Attention is directed to conditions at
the Washington Asylum which, it is
stated, was net able to make a creditabe
showing during the past year on account
of the fact that it was taxed beyond it's
capacity. Mr.. Zinkhan urges an imme-
diate appropriation for a new municipal
The number of patients admitted to the
hospital during the year. the report sets
forth, was 2,SS3. as compared with 1856
year ago. The institution can accom-
moddate properly 17o patients. it is stated.
but the number cared for at one time has
been as high as 226
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
KING FERDINAND CALLS
JION ALMIGHTY FOR AID

Sofia, bulgaria, oct. ia striking
proclamation to the bulgarian nation
has been issued by King Ferdinand.
In II he rcCUuntS the suffering of tho
Macedonian Christians and tho efforts
OF the European puwers 10 obtain
better treatment for thom and finally
says that ho called hIs people 90 arms
only after the patirnrG of tho Balkan
natlOrs had been exhausted.
Tho proclamation opens with "A ref.
orcncG tn King Frrdinand'B peaceful
reign of twenty-five years ana siiyB he
had hoped that II would continue.
The proclamation suyB:
"Our love Of prn,r III now exhaust
ed, TO succOr tho christian pOpua-
ton Or Turkey ln,rr remnins to us
no other means than 10 turn 10 arms
our work lg just, - ri"nt and u sucrcd
"nc. win faith M Tho protection and
support of tho Nludghty. / bring Ia
the cOgnlzHnco ul the bulgarian ma
tlon that this f. war for huInan
rights
~ order tho bravo bulgarian army
10 march on Ia Turkish territory.
''Forwnrd, may God bo with YOU
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
DESPERATE GIINMEN
FIGHT FELLOW pIkISUNI,J,

Rev YORK, oct *. The story of
u IRE" tor Hll fight on the Bridge OF
Slgh7 Yesterday IN which "Red PhiI"
bnNidsuu, slayer uf jack Hellg, the
gang l"nd"r, was H"t upon, kicked and
beaten by the four gun men indicted
Tor shooting Herman ROsenthaI tu
death, was made public today.
IN" kun Lefty Louie" "0yp
the blood hugo Frank" aud whit.
~ L"wis"-- hgndcuffcd io deputies
wer" on their way bnck Ia the Tnmba
from the court room where Police
Lieutenant Becker iR on trlnl.
"Itod Davidson" similarly was on
MS way To the building Ia plead iu
the indictment charging him with
murder They met In tho conler OF
tho narrow bridge,
Immediately the guB men. dragging
thelr Keepers with them by concerted
action made for seliE's slayer.
bsfOro tho astOnishsd deputies
could collect themselves the Eunmsn
had Kicked, mnuled and beaten Dav-
idson until he waB shouting for
mercy
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18

OF tho Rcllccairc apartment house
whore Becker lived. testified that
previous to tho murder he had told
l'ucius Haywood, tho telephone hoy
To make no connections with Beck.
vrs apartment
ON cross examination he admitted
mat ne had sven MIR. Rubin Of the
ulHitict attorneys office, and had
sworn Of his vOlition that no had
given Instructions after the murder
not 4" have tho Hcckor apartment
connected 10y telephone.
Alexander Luhau, brother OF Nor.
iA l.uhan, an alleged eye witness 49,
lh" murder, who testified for the
Sini". next took the stand
'Did Suu speak To your brother
Morris ~ Jull 90, the day or the
murder" asked Mr. Hart.
"Ncs"
"llid h, say anything Us to whcro
lie WIS the night hrruru""
objection sustained,
Would Nus hclirvc your brother
under oath asked Mr.. Hart.
~ would not"
''u cross examination the wItncyH
admitted that hu hnd bpcu convicted
ot smuggling.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18

steel plate over his heard and ho
waited to provide better defensive
armor, When Informed the steel
plate story was a hoax he appeared
disappointed and left.
With the danger OF blood poisoning
past, the physicians were willing for
the first time to agree 90 n compara-
lively speedy release from the hos
pitaL Colonel Roosevelt wished tu
leave for home By Sunday. but re.
luctnntly agreed TO compromise. II
was thought best for him to travel on
one of the slower trains on the the.
ory that more frequent stops would
give him occasional periods uf rest.
Colonel Roosevelt will travel ON a.
private car. and probably will be un.
der the care OF Dr. Scurry Terrell.
Who has accompanied him through
out his campaign. aud DR. Alexander
Lambert, his family physician. Others
~ the party will be Mrs. Roosevelt
Theodore Jr., Miss Ethel Philip
Roosevelt. the cOlonel's young cousin.
Elbcrt II. Martin. the secretary who
disarncd Colonel RooscNclts assaiI.
ant, John McGrath. another of the
c"nocls secretaries, and cot Cocil
Lyon Of Texas
Although Colonel Roosevelt Insists
h' viii be In condition Ia enter the
rtinpaiEn. the physicians said he
must have period Of absolute rest.
after he reaches SagumoTc nm. Dr.
Lambert probably viii remain at
oyster Bay for some time. ana while
tn" colonel viii be permitted to con.
suit with Progressive leaders, Il had
not been decided definitely that itI
would be safe for him to take the
stump again before election day.
the colonel hopes to make at least
IN" speech, however. In fulflllmcnt OF
nus promise to appear In Madison
square Garden, New York.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
Three Powers Unite With
Montenegro in Campaign
to Drive MOhammedan 0p.
pressor from Their Lands.
PATIENCE OF BALKAN
NATIONS EXHAUSTED
King Ferdinand Calls Upon
Almighty to Support and
Protect Armies Fighting for
Rights of Christian Peoples.
my Leased wire 60 EvssInE M.r.la1

ny Leased wire Go EveainE HsFald
London, oct. is.-'rurkish and hui.
garlan forces are both advancing to.
day aud It Is thougln probable they
viii meet somewhere. IN tho vicinity
Of Muslupha pass, ouo of tho few
passes through tho mountains leading
from Bulgaria Ia Macedonia.
Al th" same time, tn scryian army
~ on tho way to uskup, whoro an
other big battle IL expected.
A report has reached hero from
Vienna that tho Montonegrin army
suffered "A bad defeat at Podg0rItEa on
Montonrgrin territory toduy. Mill
tary authorities express their belief
that the Montcnegrlns have been
checked both - the north and south
Of Lake Scutnri or that they have
found II necessary to glvo their men
IA rest after the hard and continuous
lighting IN which they have been en-
gagged since tho outbreak OF hustilltIcs
II In also likely that a delay In their
advance has been noccssitntcd 10y tho
lack of ammunition and provisions.
which tho primitive t,anEpOrt OF the
Monteuegrin truobAr Ms been unable
I" :."ep up to tho requirement OF the
army In tho field,
SotihCH;iUu that bulgaria, Scryin
nnd Greece had declared war against
Turkey was given to the British for
ciEn office today by the representa-
iiyrs of those countries.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
SERVIAN ARMY ADVANCES
INTO TURKISH TWRRlTOIlY

London, Oct. 1s.--Tho WhoIo front
OF tho servlan army 10 advancing on
tho Turkish province OF K0sslvo, says
despatch from Belgrade.
One division is mArching toward
slenitSa, another on Pristina, q third
on the town OF NovipaRar and q
fourth along tho ralirond from RIs-
tOvatts 10 Uakup. A combined Ser.
Wan ana Bulgarian army q hIso al.
vanoing from KOestsndll N Bulgaria
10 the frontier. 4
servian troops have pgccpiod the
Turkish railway three stations bo.
yond HlstOvnln. on the WaR % UsEup
and several frontier fogtk have been
dsNtrOyaa w them
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
BtHkEH IIOrIsS TO rELL
Own STORY ON SrNNI

New york, DH lN-.rho story
which Lieutenant Charles Becker
iiup"s to b" allowed To- tell ON tho
stand IN his own drt,us" wus outlined
today In a statement given out by
him.
1T ! nm permitted iu tell my
story on the witness stand he SAYS,
u can show how simple nnh obvious
and innocent ~ far us I am concerned
are the explanations uf al my mcct.
ihgs aud associations with Rose. us
Ing him ns my stool pigeon IN getting
evidence against the gambling hnnaca.
"rho best evidence that WIS not
profiling hy my place az head uT the
sqund and was not plotting to murder
anybody ~ ! could keep the Job are
tho requests I made 10 commissioner
waldo almost every week from the
first part "I this ycur tO bu relieved
nf ihat command, made those re-
quests hcrausr or charges OF graft
ana bribery aud anything else the
gamblers could hatch against me. |
know that no mun ever had with
stood such uttncks and thnt every
man Ia II place like minC had gone
TO the wall before such attacks SOON
ar or Inter / did not want to share
that fate.
u used Rose To got evidence against
gambling houses. tie WIS Invaluable
hnd ] had to do everything I possibly
could to keep him In line"
MIR. Whitman was asked to testify
concerning hts knowledge of tnu
movements of Becker on the morn
Ing 0r the murder. lilo mid no Haw
Becker on that morning In tho cap
thlns room OF the West Forty seventh
street policn' .HtatiOn. Ho (Whittnhn)
reached tho station house AT 2:3O ~.
m. Ito said, and Becker came ir about
$3.50.
MIR. whitman snid that ho 'aHt snw
Becker nt tho Btutlon house about 4
u'cluCk.
MIR whitman started for Mrs, Ra-
scnthulN home about 3 u'iuuk. UoI
said no did not sco becker In tho
vicinity AT that time. Ilu snId ne hnd
not Promised lioso immunity for tes-
lllying In this cusc but thuro wns a |
stipulation signed IN his presence.
Mr.. Mcintyre called for tho expln
nation OF the stipulation. MIR. Whit
man promised To produce IT, together
WIN similar stipulntIons; signed with |
Nhlloh. Wobbcr nnd SchrppY.
"Dld you receive a Htutumcni from
jack R0sc?"
"YeA."
"Ncrc Roses relations with this
'aso written down un 'hm paper CIV
IN you by Rose"
"YCy"
MI whitman declined Ia produce
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
GREEK FLEET SAILS
ron UNkNOWN DESTINATION

Athens. oct. rs. rhe Greek fleet
has received orders 10 sail tonight un-
der scaled orders for an unknown
destination, King George ana Pre-
mier VeniEolOS paid "A visit to tho
ships today at PhalerOn Bay aud
were enthusiastically acclaimed.
All the retail stores in Athens are
closed and tho people flooked today
TO the churches 10 attend special
services at which prayers were Of
fered for the success Of the Greek
army.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
ASSASSIN LAYS CIAN.M
To AIIIEDEROUS BUILIEDT

Milwaukee. Oct. is.-FOr the first
time since no was incarceTated. John
Schrank, would be assassin, today
asked a deputy sheriff at the county
Jail how tho colonel was. When told
his condition was favorable. schrank
asked whers the colonel had been
shot ana u the bullet had been To-
Gated. "The bullet belongs 10 me"
said the prisoner. Continuing, schrank
Aaid;
: 81 have made my will and be-
quAathed the outlet With which l shot
Roosevelt 70 the New York Historical
society with a request that Il be plac-
ed on exhibition In the rOtunda Of the
state capitol at Albany. Ny property
In New York I have wiIled 70 my
mother IN Germany"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
woodrow Wilson Day.

Chicago, Oct. 1s.--Members Of the
National Democratic committee have
proclaimed Saturday November 2, az
Woodrow Wilson Day" instead OF Oo-
tober 81, M had been announced. II
n planned 20 have Governor Wilson
address = mass meeting at Madison
Square Garden, New York, and TO
have teieGraphed excerpts read at
meetings throughout the country.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
FRANCE FEARS OUTBREAK
or JIiAIHl ~ IN EllluOI'Ii

Paris. oct lS-NTw that war IN
IA Bnlknns hus hrrn formally begun
tho French press insists on tho neccH-
siiy Of II complete ur"Ord among tha
European powers rho fear IN cX-
pressed that should nntagonlsm de
volOp between the nations OF Europe
as % result of the opportunities for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT arising out of tho
trouble In tho Balkan peninsula, the
world may SEQ tho blOOdloBt war In
history.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
Noted Tariff Expert to
Speak in Albuquerque

Congressman Ralph Cole of Ohio tariff "a.
OF TINS country
pnocGG national campaign win AlbuasFqus wed.
hshI october 2Sd
state Chairman Herbert w. Clark
Arrangements at nv thaI
or Coles roauq1seSe
urged to
.on TO the wool tariff ta fg1 AZ.
houeA IN country u eff
porne to the prosperity OF New
the
ugh exposition OF the woo af subject N NJ In
ausy w ths state and Throughout
whch 20 yosF who bo Thoroughly fured 81 ia
supJoct can afford overlook. 80. 5sP
q q A a = a a ~ a = x " " - w.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18

Washington. Oct. is.--The suit OF
the New York Journal OF commeTce
70 test TIE validity Of the new news
paper law today reached The supreme
coure Thg onge viii be advanced for
eaIIA Aa1l-laEatleh ~
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18
ROUGH RIDER OFFICER
CLAIMED BY DEATH
[nY LsAssa WIrs 20 nvsnInE neraIal

Charleston. 4, c.. oct. 1S.--Major
Micah Jenkins. son OF General Micah
Jenkins Of the Confederate army and
himself captain OF the famous "Silk
Stocking troop" OF tho Roosevelt
Rough Riders IN the war with Spain,
Ii dead here. aged SO.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18

HUDAx's NEWS TODAY--
Yes 90 n Ia che HIuRAID.
siHiy OSuis q nesth Or 10 coa.s
. week delivered at your door;
may Cunis By mail.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-10-18

Roosevelt Invites Demo-
csNts 10 90 ~ ar ~ tlhog 1iha
with stump m,cecAuou rennetalnm
Of his enforced innctlvity.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-27
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore. June B.-FLOUR-Winter extra. Isoa
40: do. clear L6OaIsO: do straight 5O5aS2o; do,
patent, 6E5a56O; spring clear Is5aSOo: do straight,
5.55aS5: do, PATENT 56Oa5.s5: City Mills bes'
patent. So do. hgh-grade patent. SIS; do. high
Erade stmight. 555; do, choice family $50; do.
extra, LZsaLIO: rye -four. medium 70 choice, L9a
SIS Commeal. 100 lbs. Looa2o.
OATS-Stock in elevators. 227lf bushels; shlL-
melts from elevators. 80 bIsshels. No white,
6Oa60lz standard white RIaa6O; No. white. 3a59i5.
RYE-Stock in elerators l26s bdshels. Bag lots.
near by. 10 quality tneWl. Tsas5.
HAY-NN ! timothy. E.00l2.D No. . Z.ooa
800: No. J. 2ma2l01: ch0ics light clover. mixeo.
800; No. l mixed, a5a2loO; No mixed. q Goa
200; No. ! clover, 2 2.Oa230O: do, No. 2 BoOs
800; meadow Erass and Very grassy hay. l5ooaI7 %.
o-Erade hay. as to kind quality. and condition.
loOOal6oO. packinG hay and sEale Eass. l2ooaliO 90
BUTTER-CTeamsTy. fancy. Per n. 24S2s: do.
choice. p5u1d 26ag7: do. good pr H.. Mas: do,
prints. 2saso: do. blocks. Ta2s; ladies. PER h.
2lG22; Maryland and PcnnEITaniA rolls per ID.
p: Ohio oils. ID. .; West Virginia rolls, psr 10,
%; Etore-paeksd PCT h. %. Maryland. Virginia
and Pennsylvania dairy prints. pr 10. %: process
butter. 2a8
EGGS-MaryIaHd. PsnnsylTsnil snd nearby hrsts.
loss on. 70 do. Eastern Shore Maryland and Viz
gtnia, ls. Western hrsts. loss OF. -: Southern
hrsts. loss %. Il.
LIVE POULTRY-SpEinz chickens II lbs. ann
over. B IL lbs 2ia25; do ! 10 and under. 3 old
hens. heavy. per H.. lils small to medium pei
Ii. li's: old rooste-s Ter h. -: srTinE ducks }
lbs. and over. Ter h. ITals white Pckin fat per
H.. z. do puddle. large. reT h. Il: Muscryy.
PER H.. Il: guinea fowl each. . piEeous yUuns
per pair. > do, old. Irr rar. 5.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-27
Colonial Reach.

The summer excursion season to Colo
nial Beach, Washinston's delightful sum
r1er resort. was inauEurated last Sun
day. On that day thu palatial steamer
-. Johns, which is making the trip this
year. carried down TO WashinEton's At
Iantic City an eager cargo OF pleasure
seekers all anxious 10 disport themselves
in the salt water surf, or crab. fsh. or
the other innumerabG advantages Offer-
eG at the beach.
Colonial Beach offers more attractions
this year than ever before, and this sea
son will probably witness the most de-
Eghtful and successful season in+he his
tory of this popular resort.
The ST. Johns will run special weekend
trips to the beach every Saturday at 30
y. m. and Sunday at 9 a. m, boat leav-
ing Seventh Street wharf.
These weekend trips will be very pop
ulars as they afford a chance for tired
Washingtonians TO rest up and recuper-
ate over Saturday during the heat Of the
summer.
Among the attractions which will ap-
peal to the public are a splendid beach.
fishing. boardwalk, saltwater bathing.
grabbing. dancing. and a variety OF
amUsemCnts.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-27
PoII's ThPater.

After a sensational success Of eight
months at the WaIack Theater. New
York. and in Chicago. The Fourth Es-
tate comes to Washington for the tTst
time, and at summer stock company
prices. This b.E, pulsing newspaper
play is to be the offering OF the Poll
Players next week. when the full stage
equipment Of linotype machines and
composing room machinery will be used
in presenting a modern newspaper plant
before the eyes Of an audience. 1t vii!
probably he the f-st opportunity many
OF the Poll patrons will have had to
get a glimpse at the making OF big,
modern newspaper. and II will be a
revelation in its eNaCtness. in detail.
and in the atmosphere OF hum and
hurry which comes at the hour OF going
TO press.
The whole play pulses with the life
OF the fourth estate" and the news
paper atmosphere Is such as to quicken
the Imagination and stir the blood.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-27
Glen Echo Park.

Fireworks will be the special feature at
Glen Echo Park tonight. and motion
pictures and other attractions will be
included in the free admission. To-day
the orphans outing will be held at the
park.
The Dip is again in operation, and
with its numerous improvements prom
ises TO be more popular than ever. The
Ride Amid the Tree-tops on the coaster.
the Ferris wheel, carousel, new midway,
miniature electric railway. and all the
the grounds will be running, and a large
crowd is expected.
In the dancing pavilion. where the
Charles o. Mills orchestra plays night
". an innovation is to be introduced.
This will be spotlight and moon dancing.
which have been the rage wherever
started.
ARRANGEMENTS for the safe and sane
celebration Of the Fourth are almost
completed. and the management prom
ises the biggest event OF the kind in the
history Of the resort. The big feature
will be the 81 900 fireworks display, which
will be under the direction OF A. Gina
rosi the pyrOteChniC expert in charge
Of the Atlantic City displays. and he will
be assisted by corps Of men from me
Newfields Fireworks Company, Of which
he is proprietor. Dancing on the Fourth
will start at p. m. and be continuous
until II:3O with music by an augmented
orchestra.
Numerous Sunday school picnics and
other outings are scheduled for next
week.