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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
Mrs. BeCker's Faith in
Husband UnShaken

Her faith mistaken even when all
her hope is gone. Mrs.. Charles Becker
last night reiterated her belief that
her husband IS innocent She returned
from Sing Sing late IN the afternoon
completely broken by the shock and
terror Of the last two days. She could
rot talk about her husbands case. Only
IN answer TO "a question She rcnIcd
and her eyes flashed through the tears:
"muoccut? OF course. know he
is innocent. and I'll never believe a
word against him
Mrs. Becker great faith. which
never has wavcrcd. vas youched for ny
her brother. john Lynch. who makes
his home with her.
This is terrible for her he said,
because she never doubted hat some
day he would come back. She never
peyrltted herself 90 question his irno-
ccnce for a moment. and though she
hated the power arraycd aga INST him
she believed that she could boat them
because right was on her side.
Even yesterday morning, when We
knew there would probably Doe de
cisiou before night. She did not seem
.citated She left for school IN The
morning a. cherry and bright as ever.
She was sure he would be granted a
rev TRIAL. .uppo~o she wasn't really
as cheerful rs she tried 90 make as be
licvc. bur thai is the Way she has been
through IL all. covering un her sorrow
under a cloak o. chccrfuincss. Pcople
couldn't help her. she said. and .hcre
VA, no use In making them miserable,
too"
This unfaitcring conviction Of her
husbands innocence Is the more re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27

tariff duties provided in the Under
wood simmons tariff bin was decided
to-day by the United States Court o.
Customs Appeals The court also de-
cided that goods imported IN shlps q
those nations with which the United
States has treaties. providing there
shall be no discrimination, are also en-
titled to the > per cent discount IN me
tariff duties. This decision affects
goods imported before the tariff act Of
1913 took effect, but which were en-
tered in bond and held until after the
tariff went INTO effect.
This decision, should it be upheld ty
the Supreme Court Of the United
States. to which an appeal will immc-
diately be taken by the government,
Will cut the revenues under the present
tariff law to the extent Of $l5,0O000O q
year, it was estimated by Treasury Off
Gals this afternoon.
II was not intended by the Under
wood-S,mmons bill that there should
be a per cent discount in the tariff
duties on any but American ships; hat
is. ships Of ;he registry OF the United
State. Secretary of the Treasury ic-
Adoo took the position that this di--
count would be II violation of the
treaties of the United States with sey-
eral countries. which provided mat
l. ina, s.I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27

the commission has not been as Ell
cicnt IN matters Of detail and IN the
handling Of the rcGulative work De
volylrg upon IL as IL should have been:
"Thc testimony Of the secretary and
the chief clerk Of the commission shows
tina. the handling Of informal com
plants Of citizens was left entirely TO
their charge and that there was no gen
cral support or supervision gwen them
by the commissioners.
at is true. as the records show, and
there is no evidence 90 the contrary
from any source. that tho time OF the
commission was occupied with the vast
construction work dcvolvng upon IT.
do not feel that the failure properly
10 SUPERVISE one branch of thor work
important though II Was. the handing
OF complaints. rs sufficient 20 Justify
removal from Office and the placing
uror these mon Of a stigma which m
evitqbly attends such removal
"I believe that The proper orders o.
the commission will be enforced IN the
future. and shall hold 'he commission
r;r.dIv re- poueihlc for any failure o.
cfTor. 10 secure such enforcement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
JolsysDessieM
SowsSSora

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specially priced for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday OF this week
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stitched on corners leather lined, inside
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Folding Umbrellas Tor Suit 100 to sos
Attractive Taffeta Silk Parasos, new shapes
solid Colors and Combination, ~ g az
of ColOrs: also black and white 10 q A.SO
Telephone Stuyvesant 43l0
We have unsurpassed Mail Order Service.
Bxoadwav,&haN ana 9Th SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
CUSTOMS RULING
COSTS $l5,OOO,OOO
Five Per Cent Rebate AL
lowed in Duties on Goods
in American Ships.

Washington, May 20. That all goods
imported 'n American bottoms are en-
titled 10 the per cent disco~L In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
Col. Hayward Expected
to Stir Things Up Now

Dismissal OF the charges against
Chairman Mccall and Commissioners
Cram. Williams and Wood Of the local
Public Service Commission. caused no
sunrise here. This action by the Gov
ernor was forecast long ago, and the
commissioners had long ceased TO
worry.
Now that the standing OF the com
mission has been assured, II is likely
that Commissioner Hayward, appoint
al by Governor Whitman 20 succeed
Commissioner Maltbie, and. IN sense,
,hc Governors personal representative
ON the commission, viii cut loose and
sir things up. Since his advent on
the board the commission mas Deeh
working u perfect harmony and mas
accepted many of the suggestions ne
fs. made. but there were certain
things bee did not feel justified IN cT''i-
r.s,rr while Che commissioners were
under charges.
4, Commissioner Hayward was coun-
sci OF thc legislative investigating com
r-t+c. and prepared the charges
..orors. ; was rather delicate taSh
for him 20 comment last night on the
action Of the Chief Executive.
81 am glad that the Governor mas
taken final action on the charge
against the four members of The PUP,
lie service Commission" Mr.. Hayward
SAID. "Thc delay IN his decision wa,
occa,.orcd. -s know from personal
!, ovlodgc. from tEe fact that he de
sired TO go through every word OF the
=, cord from beginning TO end, ana
through each Of the exhibits n the
proceeding, of the Thompson committee
and he did this in a careful and PANS
taking manner in spite Of the press
of other duties.
The fact that the Governor has
taken this action does not IN the least
change any ideas ! ma have formed as
20 the standards requisite in the Pub
lie Service Commission, and shall not
lessen my efforts to live up 10 those
standards standards which each mem
Der Of the commission must in meas
urc IS for himself
81 am glad to say that the fact that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27

treaties. and therefore was null and
void. A. a result the government haS
been collecting the tuA amount u
duties on all goods imported IN Amer
can bottoms. which amount, including
that on goods imported in ships #
treaty nations. has been about Sl0,-
900. 900. This sum will have TO be re-
funded 10 the persons VINO paid tie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27

duties, should to-dsy's decision be sus.
tanned by the Supreme Court.
Tne customs court also decided 10.
day that merchandise from Cuba is en-.
titled 20 the reduction OF 20 per cen,
ad valorem provided by the Cuban
treaty. and the further discount OF s
per cent ad vslorem from the amour,
so ascertalneG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
LET BECKER DIE IN
PUBLIC. SAYS OSBORNE

"WcII. II they are going TO exc
cute this man, why not do " rlgh'
ont in Times Square? Let the peo-
ple see what capital punishment
really is. II has failed in so many
countries. II has never proved Il
deterrent. The public shows its nor
ror for il when il authorizes that "
shall be done in a dark corner, away
from the world" said Warden vs.
borne.
The Court Of Appeals In Albany
Yesterday directed that Becker's eA-
ccution take place during the week
beginning July II. Governor Nhi'-
man and Superintendent of Prisons
Riley will fix the day. The judges
signed the death warrant. and II
was forwarded TO Warden Osborne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-27
SLAYER Shaken, but Regains
Spirits Before She Visits
Him i'm Death House.
DECLARES HIS CASE
OUTRIVALS DREYFUS'S
Wants to Die SOOn-Osborne,
Opposed to Execution, Says
Let Ii Be Public.

"The DreyfuS case and the flahh
-. ..;rrod two nations in their
&" j." uou, ,r,o,rt. %
time but neithef Oh 'nc"' ''''V''''1
the injustice of nine
Tb..o arc the words in which
....,.,,,s his pres-
'ha'ie' h''N'' ...t..
cut plight. The police lieutenant "''
anus. almost surely die before SIX
t.o o,d.d evcars to-day. as
... .ho. bo ;s
he ."'I' d" .''
innocent.
II. h,. rrs,tic,Iy given up hope.
uo .oor,s to have
too II - 'u 1.li oht,ir q trial
-h"I nun .'"' 49,, tna orourd
Do me eoo'"' ':. bg,o
mat hl. con, "' u. ,'o'.''I .i.'.I.,'rol Too
lc'h lh.I .L.. ~, NH annoal
''.osl I''o U't,.,.ar Add so he is
TO Governor " H'''r"I'' ~" l"aT
trying 10 i'c'"'..' '.''''.
Becker shows Weakness
RocLor had . hard fight OF it Tues
d.,. n;ob. after he heard the fatal
Vow. CTnr, Albany. lie slept ftfully.
md rc.to,dav morning was rcd
l ard v..., Th.. was one Of
10 Dr. % BIZ
Io entered the death house
In. C..b;, t%c nrison chaplaiu.
.,.;.l In, IL, .bo forenoon ahd
LaI,,.I 80 br,r nm he condemned
man. spir.t- oy divortirc his mind.
Becker welcomed this aver on. ioi
he. too wished TO ger i'i"Heli 'H .",."
before hI' we 'riI'eo d. IL , ,,'-
When she ana come ne was vac -
Becker as before, 'uohg an" ih"l'|
and As cheerful a. c"H'o DC j" VAS
circumstances.
The woman. VINO mas Sloou Wy nor
husband so 'raveiy thfoU:h th' Io"I'
terrible months. dId not ldIe so "'.'
Sc was deeply afeeied "hen She en-
tered the death house ana .eemeH 10
feel molc than over the cIueI gl"'iHS'
that separated her from the prisoner.
She could not oven reach out amt
touch him.
She remained perhaps TWO on three
Lorl-. and when she left the prison
the men i'm the ward said she looked
much more composed than when she
,yonr inside the death house.
81. was rcallv wonderful how Becker
bv heinz strong himself strengthened
ber too She is so i'm love with him
th.t lie exercise. a tremendous .uflu-
,n.o o,.o, her He nuIled her out OF
t. 49,, ,,,o,ea oriof for tho time
,''i a.. ,,rord. ,.Lo.
De'i'-' S"'o 1',C , W. .i'a -.
were present GUNS '.'
Schmidt Demonstration
Tti. mental strength of Bcckct's
COON. ON. Of his most potcut char.c-
.cris-ics. Every one WHO ,ees him says
"bo is SO bic and manly" Tuesday
ripbt Hans Schmidt. who murdered
Am. tuuuljcr broke down as he
/ tbo,,,bt of Rockers coming fate. Il
r.a. pockor himself who .waved
S't,,iI, I.rt a. .owctbinc like rca-
o,' porla, do,oinatns tho death
. ,b1 n,o.t irtollioout man
,Lo,o .mL u,o otLo, condemnoJ nris-
'"'. 60 -
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
BIG MUSIC FESTIVAL
SINGERS TO MEET
columbia Triumphant in Peace
viii Tell History Of Rise Of
Americans.

The Washington music world and peo-
pie interested in the peace propaganda
will join forces this evening at the Pub
lie Library for the purpose of promot-
ing the success of the big musical fes-
tival it is proposed to give in Washing
ton some time during the spring under
the title Of Columbia Triumphant in
Peace" the idea for which has been
presented both musically and in poetry
and prose by Theodore Henckels of the
Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace.
The meeting tonight will really be a
rehearsal Of the music that has been
prepared. some eighty singers. the
nucleus Of the big chorus that is to work
In the festival, having Joined the organ
ization. The rehearsals are held under
the direction Of Prof. Heinrich Ham,
mer, director Of the Washington festival
chorus Some Of the best-known So
loists Of Washington have become men,
bers of the chorus.
The solo numbers in the festivals
have not yet been provided for except
that David Bispham. the great bari
tone, has asked to be permitted to sing
the baritone parts. A noted soprano
will be obtained for the soprano role.
Mr.. Henckel's oratorio, or festival
drama. whichever 1t might be called,
Ia built upon novel lines 1t Is the COM
bination of music and sonorous verse
and prose In the recitation Of the
greatness Of the people Of Columbia.
It tells in music and words the history
of the rise Of these people-not Just the
Anglo-S Saxon, but all the races that
have gone to make up what Is called
American. The music Is interpretive.
in the same sense as the words.
1t Is planned to present the music
with a big chorus. soloists, and sym
phony orchestra. Much Of the histori
cal allegory that is contained In words
is to be said in recitative by an orator
who can give full value to all the flner
shadings Of the poet-composer's idea
as these passages are really prose
poems. During the recitation or read
ing the music will play the phrases that
are composed for the purpose OF glVlnG
musical Interpretation to the idea.
The plan involves rather an elabor-
ate organization and consequently 1t is
desired to get in as many rehearsals
as possible In order to have all OF the
music properly learned. The Washing
ton presentation Of the festival will be
one Of three that have SO far been
planned.
The Apollo Musical Club OF Chicago
and the University Of California author
ities are both planning to produce the
work. The California production is to
take place in the beautiful Greek am.
phitheater in Berkeley.
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
CAPITAL MEN OPEN
FASHION STORE HERE
Sisman & Cohn viii Show Lat
est Partisan Fashions at
Twelfth and G Streets.

Coming In with the Easter season.
the period of the year when woman's
mind turns more to dress than at any
other-Sisman, Cohn & Co, a new firm
composed of two young Washingtonians,
will open tomorrow morning n near ap-
proach to a real French shop in the
National Capital.
Having completely renovated the four
story building at the southwest corner
of Twelfth and @ streets northwest,
John II. Sisman and Bert Cohn,
the members of the firm, arc to-
day experimenting the installation and
tasteful display of a complete, but ex-
elusive stock OF women's ready-to-wear
outergarments and millinery.
The large room that constitutes the
first floor of the building has been done
In delightful tone of French gray with
silver oak finish. and the suitings that
will here be displayed are being ar
ranged.
Determined to get away from the
usual ready-to-wear stores. Messrs. SIS
man & Cohn are going to carry original
lines. Furthermore. the woman who
modish model need not fear that her
next-door neighbor will be parading a
similar design. There will be a gown
suit, a blouse and hat for every
one, but the mere fact that one particu-
lar design proves popular. will not be
sufficient. The new merchants do not
desire to endeavor to introduce uniform
styles. Enough that a particular cos
tune proves becoming to one buyer
There will bo GtEers equally appealing
for other purchasers.
On the second foor-a great white
room-will be the millinery department
where saleswomen are today arrang.
ing chic little hats. each carrying the
touch and air OF the Rue de Rivoli OF
the Rue dc la Paix.
Devoted To Furs.
The third floor Of the new store will
be devoted to furs Though this nigh,
be considered an or season for furs
the department which Messrs. Sismar
and Cohn will conduct will be an all
the-year-round department with faciIi,
ties for filling orders. renovating anc
storing furs.
4 complete department for alteration,
VIII occupy the top floor. 1t Is to this
department with its dressing rooms thai
the diversified or undersized women will
be sent to have the slight changes made
which may be necessary to effect q
complete At
Both Mr. Sisman and Mr.. ,Cohn have
complete faith in Washington, and they
though their store is not yet open, have
enlisted In the "Buy-in- Washington
movement. To encourage this idea the,
purchased all OF the materials required
for furnishing their store, and employed
Washington labor
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
J|TNEY BUSES DUE
TO ARRIVE ON MAY |
Will Be Placed on Routes Ter
minating at Treasury and
Also Union Station.

The first instailment of jitncy buses
for use by the company headed by Barry
Bulkley will arrive In Washington by
May ]. and perhaps several days in ad-
vance of this date. according to the an
nounccment issued today from Mr..
Bulkley's office.
The buses will be placed first in serv-
ice on a route terminating at the Treas
ury building and a cross-town route
from Twenty-sixth and NJ streets TO
Union Station. and the extent OF the
patronage on these two routes will de-
termine the number of cars to be in
stalled. From time to time new routes
will be added. until the entire city is
served by the jitney buses.
The jitneys to be used in Washington
the promoters state. will be new cars
specially constructed for use in the
Capital. Comfort and speed have been
considered in the construction of the
cars.
The illness of Barry Buckley will pre-
vent his appearing before the trans
portation committee OF the Board OF
Trade next Friday to discuss iitney
buses. but a representative of the COM
pany will be present. Mr.. Bulkley is
confined to his apartment with a severe
attack of grip.
The Washington times., 1915-03-31

Jimmie Jones, of M street, went on an
exploring expedition today and found
In his fathers trunk an old wallet. JIM
mie secretly and with malice afore-
thought did purloin this wallet, and
carefully secreted 1t behind the attic
steps.
1t is the purpose of Jimmie Jones to
come down town tomorrow and place
this wallet at the corner of some promi-
nent street. The discreet Jimmie will
then retire to a convenient doorway, and
await the advent of the fat man who
will reach down and pick up tfds wallet,
which will be in fattened condition.
AS the fat man, with reddening face,
stoops low TO gather in his find, the
shriil voice of Jimmie from the nearby
doorway will resound as follows:
APRIL FOOL"
Whereupon the fat man, and others In
the immediate vicinity will be reminded
that once each year the first OF April
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
PRIZE HENS KILLED;
OWNER GETS $2,5O0
Twenty Blue-Ribbon Fowls Are
Appraised High BY a Parti-
Colored Jury.

NEW YORK. March 31.-A verdict Of
$500 against the United States Express
Company for shooing twenty hens to
Washington Market and an untimely
death was brought in by jury Of one
colored and eleven white men before
Justice Davis. In the supreme court.
The hens belonged to Frederick Harries
and were all prize winners.
Cooped together they were shipped in
1911 from Flemington. N. j., to New
York. This was after ten of them had
taken prizes at Madison Square Garden.
The other ten. In two pens of five each,
had taken first prizes at the Garden.
These were white Orpingtons. All
twenty got to this city, but were de-
livered to a market dealer. who wrung
their necks.
Counsel for the bereaved owner pro-
duced in court all the ribbons and sill
yer cups the hens had won. He also
called experts. who said they were
worth 5000. The jury gave the full
amount sued for and $597 interest be-
sides
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
On Guard Tomorrow!
It's April Fools Day
Don't Pick Up Fat Wallets and Don't Kick Hats for
Bricks May Be Beneath-You Will Do Many
Other Things at Your Peril.

arrives, and with 1t comes the pranSs
which boys and pseudo grown-ups have
played almost since Adam was in
weighed by Eve.
Tomorrow is not the day to be off
guard. Don't go about the streets kick
Ing hats off the sidewalk, for under
Don't stoop down to pick up pocket
books, for, 10! the crowds will deride
you. Don't answer strange telephone
numbers, for the jokester turks behind
the office door. Don't answer too en-
ergetic ring of the door bell. for only the
echo of scampering boys will greet you.
In other words, IL you would save
yourself embarrassment tomorrow don't
do any of the things you encouraged
other folks to do when you were boy ;
for April Fool jokes are the same the
country over and, verify. there's moth
ing new under the sun.
Nevertheless, there will be persons In
our midst tomorrow who will again fall
for the old stunts
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
Stopped BY 5-inch Shot.
Italy to Deny Pope
Protection in Case of War

ROME. March 31.-Prof Scaduto. a
recognized authority on canon law. con-
firms the report OF an agreement be-
tween the Quirinal and the Vatican for
the departure from the Holy See in case
of war. of the ENJOYS of the belligerent
nations.
Prof. Scaduto says the government
in that case will issue a decree for the
suspension of the law guaranteeing the
inviolability Of the person of the Pope
and will withdraw the diplomatic i'm
munities which ENJOYS enjoy unless the
representatives Of the belligerents quit
Rome,
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
GREGORY TAKES UP
CASE OF ODENWALD
To Decide Whether Criminal Ac-
ton Shall Be Brought
Against German Officers.

Attorney General Gregory today began
consideration of what action the Gov
ernment should take toward bringing
criminal prosecution against the officers
of the German liner Odenwald follow
ing receipt of a complete report of that
vessels dash from San Juan harbor,
Porto Rico, without clearance papers
ten days ago
The Department Of Justice already has
instituted proceedings for forfeiture of
the Odenwald to the Government on ac-
count of its violation of neutrality laws.
Further action In the case against the
ships officers was deferred until after
receipt OF report giving full details
from Collector of Customs Richardson
at San Juan.
Saw He Had Clearance Papers.
The Saturday night before tho attempt
was made, Richardson said in his re-
port, signs of activity were observed on
board. Engines were fired up and there
was every indication the ship meant to
sail.
Deputy Collectors Hayden and Angus
tint were accordingly sent on board
Shortly afterward the suspicious prepa-
rations ceased and at 2 a. m. on the day
the dash was attempted Hayden left,
leaving Augustini on board.
Later In the day the officers of the
Hamburg-American liner President,
which was also in port, came on boa rd
and conferred with the Odenwald's cap
tain. When they left there was a fresh
burst of activity, and suddenly, at :
p. m., the Odenwald hoisted anchor and
started to steam out to sea.
1t was hailed from the shore, but
paid no attention.
Captain" exclaimed Augustini, "are
You going to leave without clearance
II have them already" the captain re.
like"
Augustini protested. but finding him
self ignored. though subjected to no i'll.
treatment, got off alone in one of the
Odenwald's small boats. and rowec
ashore.
Stopped By 5-inch Shot.
A machine gun then opened fire from
FL MORO. but without stopping the
fugitive steamship. Next a 5-inch shot
was pumped across its bows, and il
| hove to. In the meantime Augustin
| had reported to Richardson. and wher
the Odenwald returned to its anchorag "a
| he was ready to take charge of the
case.
Collector Richardson said he had re.
ceived reports Of a mysterious shir
lurking outside the harbor, which was
supposed to be the German warshir
kronprinz Wilhelm.
The Washington times., 1915-03-31
Most Men of Navy Come
From Interior States

Secretary Daniels has issued a state
ment showing where the younger men
of the navy come from. He prepared
his data In response to a question of
President Wilson whether most Of the
seamen of the navy were not from
tho coast States.
The data shows that interior States
furnish large numbers, and that smaller
communities, instead of the cities or
seaport towns, are the chief reliance OF
the navy.
AN analysis shows" said Mr.. DAN
iels, that interior States. such as I'LL
nols. Indiana, Iowa, Ohio. and Penn
sylvania, furnish their far quota to the
personnel of the navy. 1t may be
stated, too. that q further analysis
shows that majority of the young
men enlisting in the navy do not come
from the cities or seaport towns, but
from the smaller communities OF tho
various States"