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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
SENATORS IN SCRAMBLE
FOR CONDEMNED CANNON
Chamber Resembles Scene
Before Bargain Counter
or at Auction.

That place of supreme dignity and
courtesy. the United States Senate
chamber, resembled an auction room
or an aisle adjoining d department
store bargain counter just before ad-
journment was taken for the day Satur-
day afternoon.
Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania ask
ed the Senate 10 pass resolution
providing for the donation of con-
demned cannon and a layout of can
non balls for the decoration of parks
and parked spaces in several cities OF
list of places that were to receive the
donations
Senator Sanders of Tennessee saw a
chance to get a couple of the condemned
cannon for some places in which he was
interested ana he moved amendments
making provision for them.
Swanson's Demand
Senator Swanson of Virginia knew that
Mecklenberg County. in the Old Dominion
wanted a cannon or two and he asked
to have an amendment taking care of it
Senator John Sharp Williams put in q
plea for Jackson. Miss. Senator Chiffon
spoke for a military college at Lewis
burg, w. Va. Senator Fletcher expressed
the wants for cannon of Jacksonville. Fla
Senator Smoot thought couple of the
cannon would help to enhance the at
| Effectiveness of the campus of the Uni
versity of Utah. Senator Thomas. who
has been in the Senate long enough to
learn how to call page boy. showed he
was quick to "catch on and put in a
plea for the University of Colorado. One
after another senators rose in their
places and suggested sites for the CON
demned cannon.
Hardly senator on the floor overlook
cd the opportunity and the demands
flew so rapidly that several clerks were
kept busy writing down the names of
the places to receive the cannon.
All the proposed amendments were ac-
cepted, no senator desiring to lose his
own chance by opposing the plea of an
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Liner Badly Crippled.

The liner. which carried about seventy
five passengers was listing To the star
board when she reached the yard of the
New York Shipbuilding Company, where
she will be repaired
The big light from Five Fathem Bank
lishtship is said to have been responsible
for the accident. The City of George
town was heading toward Cape Hatteras
Iichtship in the southeast, while the
Steamers course set toward the
northeast in great circle toward the
transatlantic steamship route. The Five
Fla thoms Bank light shone between the
two approaching vessels. and when the
lookouts perceived each other il was too
late to avoid the collision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Janitor. Reports Loss of $22.65.

Robert III. jefferson. janitor of the New
Berne, Massachusetts avenue and 18th
street northwest. reported to the police
last night the loss of $22.6I. The money.
he stated. was taken from his room at
his place of employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
NEW TRIAL IS GRANTED
IN WALTER BRAY CASE
Appellate Court Sustains Con-
tention Alleging Admission
of Irrelevant Testimony.

Martin ii. Bray, contractor. who was
sentenced April l. last to serve three
years in the penitentary. following his
conviction of improper relations with
young girl, was granted a new trial to-
day by the District Court of Appeals. in
an opinion by Chief Justice Shepard.
After his conviction and two days be-
fore sentence was to be imposed Bray
married the girl at Annapolis and plead
ed with Justice Anderson to be placed on
probation The court declined to let the
marriage interfere and imposed the max
imum penalty under the law. Bray then
appealed.
Grounds for Reversal.
Incompetent and irrelevant testimony
offered by the prosecution are the
grounds for the reversal by the appellate
court of the conviction and the direction
that new trial be granted.
Should Mrs. Bray decline to testify
against her husband. it is pointed out.
the government may not be able to try
the case again and Bray may escape
punishment.
The testimony which the appellate
court finds to have been incompetent and
prejudicial to the defendant was given
by the mother of the girl 1t included
conversations had with Bray a year after
the crime was alleged to have been COM
mitted and also a statement that on a.
visit to the defendants office she found
another girl there
Chief Justice Shepard sustains the
charge made by Justice Anderson to the
Jury and refers TO II as presenting the
case fairly and fully TO the jury and
containing every limitation and safeguard
which the defendant had the right to de-
mand" The appellate court also holds
that the subsequent marriage was no bar
to the imposition of sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
jealousy Causes Fatal Shooting.

Jasper Wilkes. colored, living at Queen
City. Alexandria county, was shot and
instantly killed at 80 o'clock Saturday
afternoon by Dennis Watkins, colored.
The shooting was the result of jealousy
on the part of Watkins for attentions
paid by Wilkes TO his' wife. The bullet
entered just left of the heart. penetrating
the aorta. Following the shooting, Wat
kins was arrested and placed In Jail.
A corOners jury held an inquest over
the body yesterday at Clarkes station.
near the scene of the murder. and gave Il
verdict that Wilkes came to his death
as the result of IA bullet wound inflicted
with a pistol in the hands of Watkins.
The jury was composed of the follow
ing: George F. Dennis. foreman; Max
Hayman, Il. W. Kemp. q. +. Seigel.
Henry +. Dalbert and Robert Horseman.
The ground hog made his appearance
Yesterday morning in ST. Pauls Gene
terry 1t was about the size of pos
sum- and was seen by Supt. Emerson
and two attendants, who gave chase
with the hope of capturing ii. Seeing
its shadow. and apparently frightened
the ground hog eluded his would-be
captors and soon vanished beneath the
tomb of the Female Stranger" in that
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
BEACH TRIAL FUTILE
Prosecutor Doesn't Expect
Conviction, He Declares.
WIFE'S STORY MAY ACQUIT
Will Testify It Was Not Husband
Who Assaulted Her.
DETECTIVES STORY IS BARRED
State Doesn't Intend to Put on Stand
Man Who Brought Charges
Against Beach.
WIFE'S STORY MAY ACQUIT
DETECTIVES STORY IS BARRED

AIKEN. :. G, February 3-Frederick
o. Beach of New York will be placed on
trial here in the court of general SEES
sions tomorrow. charged with assaulting
his wife with intent to kill
Il do not have the least idea of con-
victing Beach, is the statement made
by Prosecuting Attorney Robert l.. Gun
ter but" he added grimly. Il am going
10 try him. They (meaning the city ar-
thOriticsJ have brought * on. / did not.
md in justice to the town, to Beach
and to myself / am going to push it
through
The assault charge against Beach is the
result of Il mysterious attack on Mrs.
Eeach the lawn of the Beach resi-
dence here February 26, 1912. In addi-
ton TO being bruised, the millionaire S
wife suffered a serious cut on the throat.
Caused Arrest of Beach.
Immediately after the assault it was
announced that Mrs. Beach had been at
tackled by a negro. 1t was stated that
she was in the act of taking a note from
II negro, to be delivered TO OF the
Beach servants. when her injuries We're
inflicted. Rewards aggregating several
thousand dollars We're offered for the APP
Detectives put on the case later caused
the issuance of a warrant for the arrest
of Nh. Beach
asked today if there was any possibil-
ity that the case would ne postponed at
the last minute, Prosecutor Gunter said
Anxious to Close Case.
Il expect to call il the first thing
Tuesday morning. and l shall do so with
OUT fail unless some of my main wit
nesses fail to appear. ] expect them all
10 be here however, and / hope they
will because | want TO get the thing
done with and out OF the way.
The prosecuting attorney stated that he
does not expect VI. :. Baughu. the At
lanta detective. who worked UP the evil
deucc on which the warrant for Mr..
Reach's arrest was issued. TO attend the
trial.
I have never had any idea of putting
MIN Oh the stand as witness" he said
We will. however. conduct the prosecu-
tIon along the lines of the theoretical
case made by the detective"
II Was as result of the charges
brought ny Detective Baughn that Beach
who went 20 Europe with his wife follow
in-< the assault, returned voluntarily "a
stand trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Declared to Be Untenable.

The contention of the government that
the conviction should be affirmed because,
even if error had been committed at the
trial. Bray had confessed his guilt when
called on for sentence and had asked to
be placed on probation is declared by the
appellate court TO be untenable.
1T would be taking an unfair advan-
tage of the defendant" SAYS Chief JUS
tice Shepard. 1t was not made as a
confession of guilt, but as an appeal to
the court for mitigation of his punish
ment. There was no warming that any
statement he might make would be used
70 his disadvantage and 1t was made In
the hope of profting by it. He gained
nothing by II. as the maximum penalty
was inflicted.
ATTORNEYS G. W. Owen and George G.
Shnn represented the defendant on APP
peal, following the withdrawal of cOun-
sci who tried the case after the mar
riage of Bray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Against Newspaper Trial.

Pressed for a statement. Col. Daniel S
Henderson, VINO will conduct the case for
The defense. said:
They meaning perhaps the prosecu-
ton" have tried their case in the news
papers. We win try ours in the court
house"
The chief witness Cor the state is ex-
pected To be Pearl Hampton. a negress.
who is said TO have witnessed the assault
Miss Marion Hollins. daughter of H. Il.
Hollins. IT. of New York. who next to
Mrs. Beach, Will be the main witness for
the defense. arrived yesterday. She is
al the same hotel where Mr.. and Mrs.
Beach are staying. Miss Hollins will re-
main here after the trial and play polo
with the team made up OF society women
in a series of games against a team OF
Texas cowGiTls.
Other Witnesses on Hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Church Dedication Plans.

the Second Presbyterian Church. an
nounced yesterday the appointment OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

the following committees to have charge
of the ceremonies incident to the formal
dedication of the Westminster building
of that church. located at the northeast
corner of Prince and ST. Asaph streets,
which will take place some time during
the latter part of next month: George
b. Kennedy and p. j. Dempsey. music;
F. l.. Slaymaker and d. MoXley Low,
entertainment: William Campbell and A.
G. Chler, program and speakers.
One of the features of the ceremonies
will be an invitation to all former
pastors to be present. and it is expected
that many will attend. The building
contains Sunday school rooms. audi
torium, reception hall, with gymnasium
in the basement.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Eliza
beth GLADDEN., who died Saturday last at
her home in West End. We're held this
afternoon from Sharon Chapel. Fairfax
county, Rev DIR. S. A. Wallis of the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary officiating.
Mrs GLADDEN. was forty-eight years old
and is survived by her husband, Jonathan
GLADDEN..
The funeral of Bernhard Diedrich VINO
died Saturday morning last, took place at
, o'clock this afternoon from Christ +. r..
Church. Rev. William j. Morton, rector,
officiating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Firemen's Supper Tonight.

All arrangements have been completed
for supper which will be given tonight
by the Reliance Fire Engine Company.
No. ), at its headquarters, to Relief
Hook and Ladder Company. No. l, and
Columbia Engine Company. No. 4. City
officials and others together with Chief
Wagner of the Washington fire depart
ment will attend. l.. f.. thler. president
of the company, will act as POSTMASTER.
Arrangements have been completed by
Martha Washington Chapter, No. ~. Or
der of the Eastern Star, for concert,
which will he given tomorrow night at
the Young Peoples building of the NJ. T..
Church South.
The members of the Seminole Tribe OF
Red Men last night attended special serv-
ices at Grace u. T.. Church. Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector of Grace Church and
chaplain of the lodge, preached SER
mon.
The order of Lenten services was an
nOunced yesterday by the pastors of the
Catholic and Episcopal churches.
There will he a meeting of r. f. Lee
Camp Confederate Veterans, at its hail
tonight at O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Appellate Court Denies Appeal
From Award Under Condem-
nation Proceedings. $

Holding that the act of Congress under
which the proceedings for the condemna-
ton of land for the extension of the Cap
itol grounds to Union station plaza does
not provide for a jury trial on application
of an owner dissatisfied with the award
of the commission of appra iSers. the Court
of Appeals of the District of Columbia
today. in an opinion by Justice Van Ors-
del. affirmed the action of Justice Bar
nard of the District Supreme Court in re-
fusing the request of Mrs. Florence
O'Brien Whitford.
On the claim that the award to Mrs.
Whitford for the property known as the
Engel Hotel Was grossly inadequate, the
court also finds against her.
Diversity of Opinion Noted.
While there is wide diversity of opin-
ion as to the value Of the property"
Justice Van Orsdel says. the value testi-
fled TO in many instances was purely
speculative ana based upon prospective
income under conditions which had no
existence. From the testimony relating
to the present value OF the property.
which furnishes the true basis of an
judgment OF the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Painful, Trying. Times
WA SHZNGTON
PROOF
Testimony of q Resi-
dent of l. ST. N. w.

Mrs. ~ !. Cooper, 20 l. st.
NV. Washington. ID. &. says:
Il suffered a great deal from
backache and other symptoms
OF kidney trouble. The action OF
my kidneys was irregular. Ny
back bothered me at night. and
in the morning | was miserable.
Doan's Kidney Pills gave me
complete relief from pains and
other troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Other Witnesses on Hand.

Charles Woodbridge formerly valet for
Clarence W. Dolan of Philadelphia, who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Three Wonders
Three Wonders
In Yelling Dept.

Black Lace Wells. 112 yards
long; floral borders, with rings
and dots through veil. 2Mc
Standard at $1.00. " Wv
Fancy Mesh Neilings, plain and
with dots; all colorS. nS~
Standard at 25c yard -. w
Chiffon Cloth Automobile Wells,
yards long, hemstitched. 2Mc
Usually 81 .......
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
Additional Local.

Charles G. Henry went to Lit tie Rock on No. ' this morning on business.
 Dr. Joe Graham of Tucker man was a Newport visitors Sat urday morning, returning home on No. 24.
 Earl Casey, candidate for pros ecuting attorney, from Bates vile, spent last night in the city.
 T. W. Hopkins with the Hol- lenberg Music Company of Lit tie Rock, who has been given the territory at Springfield and lat CT at Marshall, Mo, is again in Newport, where he hopes to re- main permanently. Mrs. Hop kins is expected to join him in a few weeks.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
Mary And Kate.

Mary had a little list Of Christmas gifts to buy She started out to shop for them As fast as she could fly, Even before Thanksgiving Day She had her shopping done. Now wasn't this a happy
 thought? Let's follow-every one. Two days before Christmas calm Kate Started out on her shopping m state,
 But in all the mash
 She found nothing but
 trash; Kate, why did you wait til so late?-Fort Smith Times Re cord.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
Murphy Rapidly Recovers.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Nov. 29.-For- mer Attorney General George w. Murphy, for many years the leading criminal attorney of Ar kansas, is now out of danger, and is expected soon to return to his law parctice. Gen. Mur- phy was run down by an auto mobile driven by Dr. E. P. Bled- soc, while crossing a street, and several ribs fractured. On ac- count of his advanced age, it was feared his injuries might
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
Cotter Local Wreck.

The Cotter local went in the ditch Thursday morning about 9 o'clock, just across the bridge from Batesville, and one car was completely demolished. 1t is not known what caused the wreck, but it is supposed to have been due to spreading rails.
 The track was torn up for a distance of seventy-fve feet and traffic was delayed for several hours. The local made the usu- al trip from Batesville to Cotter, but was six or seven hours late at this end of the line.-Bates- vile Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
For County Judge.

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of w. D. Me Lain for the office of county and pro- bate judge of Jackson County, subject to the action of the Democratic prl- mary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of James H. Johnston for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson County, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of John A. Melville for the office of County and Probate Judge of Jackson County, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29

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Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of w. A. Old field of Batesville for reelection as Congressman from the Second Con- gressional District of Arkansas, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
THE INDEPENDENT PERCY Fl. VAN DYKE
 Publisher and Editor Front St., NEWPORT, ARK.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Dailv-Singie copy, : cents; per week 10 cents; per month, 40 eents; ssr year, $4.50 in advance, by carrier h city, by mail in country.
 Weekly-$1.00 per year, payable in advance.
 Entered at the postoface, Newport, Arkansas, as aecond-class mail mat boR,
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
For Prosecuting Attorney.

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of Earl c. Casey of Batesville for Prosecuting Attorney of the Third Judicial cir cult, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Enr CnnpreSS.

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of Judge George T. Humphries of Salem for Congressman from the Second Con gressional District of Arkansas, sub ject to the action of the Demicratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
For Renresentatiye.

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of J. M. Mar dis, for the office of Representative of Jackson County, subject to the ae- ticn of the Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29

prove fatal, but Gen. Murphy gave a specimen of his war time fighting spirit, and after a few weeks in bed, will be as as good as ever.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
For Treasurer.

The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of John Il. Camp for the office of Treasurer of Jackson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of Jesse w: Shnford for the office of Treasurer of
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
Enr Coroner.

The Independent authorized to an nounce the candidacy of Henry Grant for the office of Coroner of Jackson County, subject to the action ot the Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29

Jackson County, subject to the action If the Democratic primary.
 The Independent IS authorized to announce the candidacy of J. M. Ivy for reelection to the office of Treas urer of Jackson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29
For School Superintendent.

For School Superlntendent.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the candidacy of H. L. Lam bert for the office of School Supenn- tendent for Jackson County, subject to the action of the Democratic pfl- mary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-29

Miss Bertha Hirsch went to little Rock this morning on a visit to- relatives.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-04

Holcomb, Miss. Il + ID, l. 3-l2-l3.
To His Excellency, Hon, Earl Brewe Gov
crnor. Jackson, Miss:
dear Sir We thu undersigned citizens OF
Grenada county, respectfully petition your
ENcellency to grant Il pardon to Meek kiker.
who was sentenced ut the summer term OF
the circuit court of this county in 1912. to
serve "A term of two years in the state peni-
Tertiary for burglary. We beg To say that
he il barely u years Of age and Is a compare
atively ignorant youth and that he was new
er before known to he connected with any
violations of the law, and we hardly believ-
he would have been associated with this I'M
fortunate AFFAIR had 1t not been that he was
pretty well filled with blind tiger booze. His
mother is IA widow with several small chill
dren, all youuger than he. and besides he
has IL young wife and he has always been the
main stay of the widowed mother. He Is
noted for his industry The county was put
to very little expense to secure his convic-
ton. for the reason that he submitted his
case to the court. In view of his youth. his
want OF knowledge. the condition Of his wife
and his mother and all the attendant cir
Will not be thwarted and that 1t will be a
christian act to give him his liberty. He has
made a good prisoner and has served almost
Respectfully submitted.
Jno, :. King, Clerk.
Ell Weyneth.
Claud Hall,
Cty Marshal.
W Is HOffa;
'Julit and many others.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-04

I've noticed when a fellow dies, no mat
ter what he's been
A sanity chap or one whose life was
deeply stepped in SIN
HIS friends forget the bitter words they
spoke but yesterday.
And find a multitude of pretty things
to say.
fancy when l go to rest someone will
bring to light
Some kindly word or goodly act long
buried out of sight.
But if it all the same to you, just give
to me instead
The bouquets while I'm living and the
knocking when I'm dead.
Don't save your kisses to imprint upon
my marble brow,
While countless maledictions are hurled
upon me now.
Say just one kindly word to me while |
mourn here alone,
And don't save all your eulogies to
carve upon a stone.
What do ! care if when I'm dead the
Harris Speed" Gazette
Gives me a write-up with a cut, in
mourning borders set.
1t will not hatter me a bit, no matter
what is said.
So kindly throw your bouquets now and
knock me when I'm dead.
1t may be fine when one is dead to have
the folks talk so,
To have the flowers come in loads from
those you know.
1t may be nice to have these things
from folks you leave behind,
But just so far as I'm concerned, | re-
ally do not mind.
I'm quite alive and well today, and
while i linger here,
Lend ms a helping hand at times, give
me a word of cheer;
Just change the game a little bit just
kindly sweep the decks,
For III be no judge of flowers when
I've cashed in my checks.
Selected.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-04
Notice Of Trustees Sale

Under the provisions of. and by virtue Of
the authority conferred upon me In II deed
%Sanderson on the End day of March. 1911. to
secure "A certain Indebtedness therein mem
TONED and which said deed OF trust is re-
corded in Book &c. page ISL of the Record OF
fee OF the Chancery clerk of Grenada coun-
w., Mississippi. |. W. u Crowder. trustee
will on the 10Th day of July, 1913, offer for
sale and will sell at public auction for cash,
10 the highest and best bidder. at the east
door OF the court house In the city OF Grena-
di. Mississippi, during legal hours, the fol-
lowing property, tO-Wit:
W - W Ia section ~. township %. range
q, east.
Title To said property believed to be good,
but | sell and convey as trustee only.
This 23rd day OF June, 1915.
W. H.. Crowder.
2.jun4t Trustee