Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 28, 1909, Page 1

' Outcome of Controversy Bega\rding _Navasmpé‘r_ Article on the Income Tax . SENATOR AND PRESS REPORTER INVOLVED - . Bailey of To#u-.md Mlnnmg of the New York Times Come to Blows—Neither of the Participants Injured as Bystanders Interfered when the Combatants Clinch- ed—Senator Used Emphatic Language. Washington, May 27.—Senator Bai- ley of Texas and W. S. Manning, rep- resentative of the New York Times at the senate press gallery, exchanged blows just as the senate adjourned to- day, as a result of a controversy they had in reference to an article printed by the New York newspaper question- ing the sincerity of the senator in his course on the income tax. Neither "Man Injured. Neither of the participants was in- jured, as they were by Sen- ator Clapp, Porto Rican Commissioner Larrinaga, a number of senate em- ployes, amd several newspaper cor- respondents. ¥ Number of Blows Struck. The versions of Mr. Bailey and Mr. -~ 5 Manning are in. substantial agreement as to the cause of the trouble, and differ only as to the number of blows struck by each. Met After Senate Adjournment. A bitter mttock upon the author of an article in the New York Times, charging that Senator Bailey had play- ed into the hands of Senator Aldrich by his course, and demanding an im- mediate vote on the income tax amend- ment, an@d had thus caused a split -of the forces gupporting such an amend- ment, was made by Mr. Balley on the floor of the senate today. Mr. Man- ning accosted Mr. Bailey after the ad- journment of the session to inform him that he was inaccurate in suggesting republican senators as a possible source of inspiration for the article. “Liar,” Says Mr. Bailey. According to both Mr. Manning end Senator Bailey, the former disclaimed authorrship of the story, and at the same time stated that the inspiration for it had be¢n Mr. Bailey’s demands for immediaté vote and his “haging” of republican senators who favored the income tax propo8ition, but who did not suppert him in his demands for a vote at the present time. Mr. Bailey asked who did write the article, and at the same time declared, it is said, that the man who had writ- ten it was a “liar.” According to both 1 ~N men, the senator’s language was very emphatic, and Mr. Manning responded that he “had not had the honor to write the story.” Mr, Bailey says that the word “honor” was hasized in & manner intended to be nsive, | Senator’s Hat-Smashed. The controversy was begun in front of the main door of the senate cham- ber and was continued through the corridor leading to the senate commit- tee on finance. The two men were di- rectly in front of 4he door leading to the finance committee and also in front of one of the private elevators. Sev- eral persons heard the word “liar” ex- claimed in a loud voice, and then saw Mr. Bailey and Mr. Manning clinch. The latter claims Mr. Bailey hit him’ first. In the mixup Mr. Manning struck the senator with his umbrella, knock- ing off the senator’'s hat, and the sen- ator grabbed Mr, Manning by the throat. Bystanders Interfered. Just at that moment the elevator stopped at the senate floor, and Sen- ator Clapp and Mr. Larrinaga etepped from the oar. Without waiting to learn the cause of the disturbance, Mr. Clapp threw his arms around Senator Bailey, who at that time seemed to be in po- sition to do serious injury to the news- paper correspondent, a young man of | slight build. ‘ghu Texas senator struggled des- perately to break from this restraint, but Senator Clapp tightened his hold, and newspaper correspondents pushed Mr. Manning away and insistded upon his leaving the corridor. Both Men Are Southerners. The speech by Mr. Bailey in regard to the newspaper article was one of the most scathing arraignments of a news- paper correspondent that has ever been given in the senate. The senator not only asserted that the writer of the article was “an infamous liar,” but that he was a ‘‘miserable creature unfit to associate with honest men.” In this vein he talked for considerable "time. Mr. Manning also is a southerner, be- ing a native of South Carolink. GEORGIA RAILROAD STRIKE DOUBLE CRISIS TODAY. b Train Carrying Mails Only to Start— Status of Negro Firemen. Atlanta, Ga., May 27.—A double cri. sig is expected tomorrow morning in the Georgia railroad strike. First will be the starting of twelve trains which although carrying mail only, will go through & comimunity intengely interested as to whether white or black firemen will feed the engines and inclined to draw -infer- ences from the makeup of the crews. The community en. masse has sup- ported the racial centention of the strikers and grave fear is felt here tonight among the men who for forty- eight hours have 'been working for some solution of the difficulty. The second consideration is the fact that the fate of the attempts at arbi- tration may be known by noon tomor- row. It is reported that United States Commissioner of Labor Neill has noti- fied General Manager Scott of the rail- road that he must tomorgow morning make final decision as to whether he will accept arbitration. The determination to run the mail trains leaves two problems still open for settlement: First, in what manner the negro ehall be allowed to work; and sec- ond, the question of the interference with interstate commerce and its pos- sible result in federal intervention. The confereeg believe that a great gain has been made in eliminating the postoffice departnient’s dilemmma, leaving the fed- eral part of the problem for the in- terstate commerce comrissioners on- ly. Augusta, Ga., May 27.—Mail trains will be started out of Augusta, Atlanta and other terminal points along the Georgla railroad tomorrow morning. The crews are to be made up ut the general offices of the road here. They will be partly of negro firemen and partly of white firemen not members of the brotherhood. The mmail clerks will all be negroes. There will be twelve crews handling ten trains tomorrow. Ten of the firemén marked up for the trips are negroes. Atlanta, Ga., May 27.—When it be- came definitely known here that negro firemen are to be used on some of the mail trains tomorrow on the Georgia railroad, messages were sent to the most important points, along the rail- road asking the authorvities to use in- fluence to see that no demonstrations are made against the irains. GRADUATE OF YALE VICTIM OF MASSACRE. Professor in Central Turkey College at Aintab Burned Alive. New Haven, May 27.—Among the viotims of the massacres at Osmani- yeh, near Aintab, Turkey, was Sarkis Asadour Levonian, Sheff. '83, a pro- fesgor in the Central Turkey college, at Alntab, accerding to information re- ceived by the Yale Alumni Weekly. Thé details of the death are not clear but indicate apparently that the pro- fessor was burned alive with the local pastor and members of the latter's family, with whom he was staying over night. Professor Levonian did not attend the quadrennial reunion of his clasg, 1ast vear, but contributed a #hort lke\wh for the Quarter Centry class record, Steamship Arrivals. At Genoa: May 27, Berlin, from New York. / At Southampton: May 27, Teutonic, from New York. At Genoa: May 24, Indiana, from New York; Regina d'ltalla, from New York. =% May 27, La Savole, from s B ew Yor May 27, Carpathia At St. Miehael's: _frem New York. Actual Assets About $100,000. rfifi- York, May 27.—. rding to a report issued today bwan E. G. Benediat of Tracy & Co., the brok- erage firm xch falled recently, the New York e of the firm has lia- ilities of about $690,000 and nomina] assets of about $29. 0. The actual ecelver states, appears net greater than $100,000, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF INCOME TAX QUESTION. \Postponed by the Senate Until 10th of June. Washington, May 27.—By the de- cisive vote of 50 to 33 the senate de- cided today to postpone until June 10 the further consideration of the in- come tax question in connection with the tariff. Consideretion of the sugar schedule w§is con‘inued, but after two emendment§ to it were voted upon the senate switched off to’'a discussion of the possibility of getting a vote on the Bailey income tax amendment. Mr. Bailey presentefi his argument for a vote in his usual forcible r, but did not succeed in prevaili upon Senator Aldrich'to concede a vote in advance of the tariff schedules. Mr, Aldrich declared that he would not agree_to a vote on the income tax in advance of the schedules so long as he was in charge of the bill. . The two amendments to the sugar schedule on which votes were taken were those eliminating the Dutch standard test from the tariff schedule and lowering the duty on r2fined sugar from 1.90 cents per pound to 1.82 1-2 cents per pound. Both were defeated, the former by a vote of 36 to 47 and the latter by a vote of 32 to 53. NARROW ESCAPE OF TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF From Serious Injury on a Fishing Ex- cursion in the Adirondacks. New York, May 27.—With the arriv- al here tonight of Timothy L. Wood- ruff, chairman of the republican state committee, from his camp in the Adi- rondacks, it became known that he had a narrow escape from serious in- jury on a fishing expedition recently. ‘When the accifent occurred he was stnding on & narrow ledge overhang- ing the waters of a lake when a rock crumblefi,under him and he fell through a stubbl of undergrowth and briar for & drop Yof twenty-five feet. One/ eve was discolored and he was badly shak- en up. His injuries necessitated the postponement of several engagements. $240,000 PUBLIC BEQUESTS Provided in Will of Wealthy Shoe! Mdnufacturer. Dedham, Mass., May 27.—Public he- quests amounting to $246;000 are pro- vided in the will of the late William B. Rice of Quincy, a wealthy shoe manufacturer, which was filed for pro bate here today. The principal one is a bequest of $200,000 for the establish- ment of some charitable institution bearing His name the character of which he leaves to his executors and trustees although he suggests a home for aged or the unfortynate, or a school at .which men and women can learn gome trade. The town of Hudson receives $20,000 to be used to establish-eithér a man- ual training school, a hospital or a home for district nurses, and $20,000 goes to the Quincy City hespital, which i Mr. Rice established some years ago. Students Powder Explosion, Four Burned. ‘Watertown, Wis,, May 27.—Four stu- dents at Northwestern (Lutheran) uni- versity were badly burned, one per- haps fatally, by an explosion of pow- der while they were loading shells to- day in preparation for a sham battle by a cadet company. * Supreme Court, Royal Arcanum. St. Louls, May 27.—The supreme council of the Royal Arcanum ended its thirty-second annual session here today. Montreal was selected for the next meeting, in May, 1910. The new supreme officers Include: Regent,Cloves H, Bowen, Pawtucket, R. I.; secretary, Alfred T. Turner, Boston:; treasurer, W. E. A. Skinner, Westfield, N. Y. Order Placed for 105 Locomotives. Philadelphia, May 27.—It was report- ed here today that a contract for 105 locomptives had been placed with the Baldwin locomotive works by the Har- riman lines. This is the largest or- der placed with- the local firm since ‘the panic of 1907. A gt become engaged, was den Spreckels tonight, g Geneva, May 27.—Julés Ernest Na- ville, plwfluov{ur ‘and educator, died here today. He was born in 1816, and was for many years connected with the university of Geneva, as pro- fessor of philosophy and’ theology. His writings “on - philosophical subjects were extensive. . ' Paris, May 27.—Guillaume’ Dubuffe, the painter, died today. He was born in 1853. . Dubuffe was an officer of the Legion of Honor and had received decorations from many countries. He ‘was secretary-treasurer of the Socie- ties des aux Arts, president of the | Societies des Aquarellistes Francais, and honorary president of the Socitie des Decorateurs. Berlin, May 27.—The international committee of the Olympic games met this afternoon under the presidency of Baron de Coul n to make arrange- mentg for:the es in 1910. The sil- ver cup offered by the Touring club of France for the best exhibition of gym- nastics at the recent games in Lon- don, was presented to the German Turners. The presgntation of divlo- mas awardfed to Charcot, the French explorer, Count Zeppelin, the German aeronaut, and Colonel Black of Sweden, also took place. Dr. Char- cot, who is at present on an expedition to the South pole, receivel his diploma by proxy. EVIDENCE COMPLETED IN THE STAMM CASE Arguments Will Be Made Neyt Tucqi s day Morning—8hort Calendar. Se sion This Morni When the civil superior ¢ourt opened on Thursday morning, Attorney Per- kins rested. The jury was excused and Attorney Waller moved for a non- suit and it was argued by the dtter- neys. Judge Case denied the motion. For the defense Attorney Avery called Dr. Patrick Cassidy, and he tcld of his examination of Mr. Stamm and the condition he found him in and bhe was given a strong cross examina- tion. John Dawber, John McKinley, Pat- rick Bremnnan and Louis Curtin. were called by tie defense and gave similar testimony as on the previous day. As an expert, C. E. Hyde of New Lon- don was called. . He did not think the valve was in & condition to leak enough steam to start the engine. Al- exander McNabb of the Maripe Iron works of New London also testified as an expert, and gave testimony similar to Mr. Hyde. George E. Geer and Dr. G, R. Har- ris were called as the last two wit- nesses, This completed the testimony at about three o'clock. It was decided that' there was not time enough for the arguments and court adjourned until this morning for -short calendar session. The jury was excused until next Tuesday for the arguments in the case. A ' JUDGE BROWN RE' ER'ES | DECISION IN RYAN CASE. Charged With Violating Liquor Law on Sunday—Other Matters Heard. On Thursday morning the continuned case against W. E, Ryan, charged with violating the liquor law by selling on Sunday, was called, and Attorney Kelly asked for a continuance, as he had been refused a license and taken an appeal, and Attorney Comstock,who acted for him in that case is in Maine. Judge Brown decided 'that the case should go on. John Novick told of getting liquor at the saloon Maly 16 for his sick wife, and also a weel later,- when he went there with Martin Mars. hof Jewett City and got liquor from a bottle he had with him. Martin Marsh of Jewett City testified to going to the saloon and getting something to eat and-drinking from a bottle he had with him. Arguments were made by the attor- neys, and Judge Brown reserved his decision. Being found guilty of theft of a pair of trousers, breach’of the peace and drunkenness, Thomas Cox was sent to jail for sixty days, and Thomas Ahearn got fifteen days. HIRED ROAD ROLLER. Public Works Committee Gets Fifteen Ton Machine for Work About the City. l ! The public works Committee has hired a fifteen ton road roller from the Springfield Kelly company, for the work about the city this spring in con nection with putting the streets in the best of condition for the celebra- tion. The roller was unloaded from a flat car on Wednesday and is now at the city barn. It is two and a half tons heavier than the old rollex OBITUEY. Mrs. Sophronia Hooker. Mrs. Sophronia Hooker, widow of Jonathan Hooker, passed away Thurs- day evening at 6.45 o’clock at the honie of Mrs. S. L. Petrie,” No. 3¢ Grove street. Mrs. Hooker, who was 93 years old. in February, sprained her ankle Dec. - 13th last on her way to church and had been in poor health since and confined to bed most of the time. She was the oldest member of the ‘Universalist church and a constant at- tendant at the meetings as long as she was able. Her husband died July 16, 1889, and the only relative she leaves is a niece. D Suffering from a Shock. At the Backus hospital it was ported Thursdaysthat Alex Balfour\rr:s mains about the same. He was taken with a shock Tuesday afternoon while at work at the United States Finishing company. He was taken home, but later removed to the hospital. His many friends hope for his recovery. Norwich Shriners. Those from this city who attended the meeting of Sphinz temple at Hart- ford on Wednesday were Williain H. Stevens, Arthur H. Lathrop, James Fitzpatrick, C. H. Preston, Frank H. Smith, John Kukla, J. Herbert George, };V, L. Woodward, Willlam B. Young, Destructive Forest Fires in Michigan. Negaunee, Mich.,, May 27.—F\ fires started by a spark from a rafl- foad engine last night ed a large part of the village of n, 3,- 000,000 feet of lumber and a big mill. Severa] other big fires are reported. 250th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the Founding of Norwich, July 5th and 6th to Be Diufiond Of—Longer Hours of Work Nwry. i 5 Py Hartford, May 27.—The senate was called to order at 11.15 by President | pro tem, Brooks. Prayer by Chaplain Sexton, # 4 A el Joint Convention. ' On the motion of Senator Scarls the senate decided to raise a committee to notify the house that it was ready | to meet in joint convention. Senators Bowen of the Fourteenth district and Shanley of the JEleventh district were appointed on the committee. A To Adjourn to Tuesday Next. Opr the motion of Senator Searls it was decided that when the senate ad- Jjourned it be to meet on Tuesday next | at_11.20. State Board of Char BExecutive Secretary . Goodwin pre- sented a communication . from the gov. ernor making the following nemina- tions for the state board of charities: ! f t ’ Dr. Bdwin A. Down of Hartford, Mrs. | cf the congress 6f hygiene and demog- Martha H. C. Mitchell -of Norwich and Miss Anna C. Walter of Middletown, The nominations were referred to the committee or executive ndminations. Dr. Down and Mrs. Mitchell are re- appointments, Mijss Walter takes the vlace of Miss Bacon of Neyw Haven. The House Notified. Senator Bowen reported that the tcmmittee had informed the house that the seénate was ready to meet in Joint session, and that the house had appointed a committee to notify the senate when it would meet. A few minutes later, Representatives Burnes and Higgins notified the senate that theé® house was ready to meet In joint gesgion. A recess was then taken. The Senate Resumes. When the senate resumed business, after the joint session, Clerk Spafford read the minutes of the joint session. Adjournment, The session adjourned to Tuesday nexqt at 11.30. ¢+ THE HOUSE. The house was called to arder‘:; 11.15* by Speaker Banks. The Rev, Franklin Countryman, the house chap- lain, referred in his prayer to the ceming memorial service to Governor Lilley. 5 Under Suspension of the Rules. Mr. Burnes of Greenwich moved the passage of the resolution extending the time for the governor to make appointments. It was passed and transmitted to the engrossing desk under susgension of the rules, From the Governor. Governor Weeks transmitted by the executive secretary the report of the state librarian. It was referred to the committee on state library. Joint Convention. The joint convention on the death of Governor Lilley convened at 11.30 and was dissolved at 12.50. Session on Friday. The house will hold a session on Friday. After the clerk had read the minutes of the joint convention, Mr. Burnes of Greenwich moved that the kouse take a recess until 2 o'clock. He said that there are over seventy mat- ters on the calendar to be disposed of, Not a single calendar matter has been touched this week. If the house is to make any headway in business it must work longer hours, he said. Mr. Knight of Salisbury, house chairman of the memorial committee, said It was the unanimous understand- ing of the committee that both senate and house should adjourn immediately after the joint convention as a mark of respect to the memory of the late gevermnor. b Mr. Burnes withdrew his motion for a recess.’ Mr. Knight moved that as a mark of respect, etc., the house adjourn to Friday morning at 11.15. Mr. Dougal of Washington urrpreu| an amendment making the day Tues- day next and the hour 11.30. A viva voce vote was uncertain and a rising vote disclosed the lack of a quorum, 121 members having voted, while 128 is a quorum. Seventy-two of the 121 were in favor of adjourning over to Tuesday. ’, Speaker Banks, in anfiouncing the lack of a quorum, said the rules in such a case give the chair the alterna- tive of adjourning to some later hour in the afternoon, or to the next morn- ing. It was not vossible for him to put’ it over to Tuesday. He adjourned the body, therefore, to Friday morning at 11.30. ~ “There was no hearings by commit- tees this afternoon. \ LILLEY MEMORIAL AT STATE CAPITOL. Eulogistic . A'dTr:un Delivered by Members of Senate and House. Hartford, May 27.—The general as- sembly today paid its tribute of re- spect to the late Gov. George L. Lilley by meeting in joint convention in the house chamber, and adopting resolu- tions of a fitting character. and lis- tening to several eulogies of the life and career of the chief magistrate of the state. Many Spectators. In the gallery and ranged around the sides of the great hall were many spectators, scores of them women. Nearly every senator and representa- tive, was there, also Governor Weeks, his’staff, the heads of the various de- partments of the state government and commissions. The convention ‘wag called to order shortly after 11.30. Senator Isaac W. Brooks of Torring- :“c:n, president of the senate, presid- The servioe included addresses by two senators and six representatives and the adoption of appropriate reso- lutions. Widow and 8Son Seated Nur Plat- M. um wflg’m&‘u ? and Jotin L © son, were seated Ov«"loéon& Mat,m on Calendar Yet | | been elected president of the A Express company. John W, Bischoff, the blind ornm-i of the First Congregational . church, ‘Washington, is seriously ill. cretary of War Dickinson will at- ters the graduation exercises at the Unlte_t!\.fitmep Military academy. Robert J, hynnq American Consul general at lLondon, has resigned, and will be succeeded by John L. Grif- fiths. Colonel Roose: Was the Guest of ¥. J. Jackson, acting governor of the protectorate of British East Africa, at Nairobi. Charles Marrison, on= of the wealth- iest financiers in London, died at the age of 91. . Florenz Ziegfield, the Husband of Ann_ Held, bas been sued for $20,000 by the keeper of a gambling casino in France. Four Sticks of Dynamite were found stuffed in a discharge pipe of the steamer Frank T. Heffellinger of Buf- falo, N. Y. President Taft Nominated Rear Ad- miral William P. Potter to be chief of the bureau of navigation of the navy department. The Narfe;of the Protestant ra) diocese of Central Pennsyivauia bas been changed to the Diocese of Bethlehem., Matthew Cummings, President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the United States, sailed from Queenstown for New York. Arrangements Are Bein: he state department for the Made at meeting raphy in 1910, Rev. Thomas Chalmers of Manches- N. H., appealed to President Taft d in building a new $200,000 Y, M. C. A. building. te The Council of the Sarbonne in Paris conferred upon Andrew Carnegie a medal in recognition of his founding or the Curie scholarships in 1906. Dr. James H. Frazier of Baltimore caused a stir in the general assembly of the Presbyterian church by declar- ing family worship to be a “thing of the past.” 3 Charles 8. Cameron, president of the Tube City railroad of Pitisburg, was sentenced to two years in the peni- tentiary for offering a bribe to a city ecouncilman John Fisher, senior naval lord of the British admiralty, will retire in Octo- ber, having been much annoved by re- cent criticisms of his administration. The Federal Parliament of Aust: was opened at Melbourne, the Ear! of Dudley, ' governor general, annoancing the introduction of legislation provid- ing for progressive taxation of unim- proved land with a view to breaking up large estates. SEBASTIAN D. LAWRENCE DEAD AT NEW LONDON. President of National Whalers Bank— Leaves Estate of $10,000,000. New London, Conn., May 27.—Sebas- tian D, Lawrence, 86 years old, one of the wealthiest men in New London, died at his home here tonight, after an illness of a month’s duration from infirmities due to old age. Mr. Law- rence was president of the Natlonal ‘Whalers bank and was for many vears connected with the whaling firm of Lawrence & Son. He was. the last of the three brothers who were mem- bers of the firm, and on its dissolution founded the bank of which he was president® He was unmarried, and leaves two nieces, Mrs. Nicholas Pond of New York and Mrs. Francis M. Butler of J.ondon, England. He also leaves a step niece, Miss Ethel H. Lawrence of ‘Washington, D. C. Hlis wealth is said to be $10,000,000. * In 1896 he predented the city with a soldiers and sailors’ monument, and a vear later erected a monument to the firemen of New London. Woman Awarded $5,000 Damages Against Saloon Keeper. Vincennes, Ind., May 27.—Mrs. Ber- Hillman of Petersburg, Ind., was tha awarded $5,000 today in her damage suit against William E. Stewart, a sa- loon keeper, of~Jimtown. The woman alleged that her husband was drowned while under the influence of liquor sold him by Stewart. New Haven Storekeeper Charged With Arson. New Haven, Conn, May —Harry Allison, who conducted a gro: y store in the building at York and Oak streets, which burned last night, was arrested today and a arge of arson preferred. About a year ago there was a fire in Allison’s store. Little Change inoi Flood Situation. .flmksun, Miss.,, May ~There is no material change in the flood situa- tion in Mississippl since yesterday. Railroad traffic is greatly impeded; several lines being completely tied up. Pearl River has risen eight feet with- in 24 hours and is still rising rapidly. Porto Rico Affairs in the House, ‘Washington, May 27—Porto Rico af- fairs were again threashed out in the house today, the remarks being based on the bill taking from the legislature of the island possession of certain powers now vested in it, and provid- ing “for other reforms which it is de- signed to inaugurate in behalf of those people. The measure provoked con- siderable interest, there being a good- sized attendance throughout the ses- sicn, all of which was devoted to con- sideration of the bill. Burglars Loot Hartford Residence. artford, Conn.,, May 27.—The house of 1. H. Tracey, on Wethersfield ave- nue, was entered by burglars tonight during the absence of the family and jewelry and money to the value of $400 stolen. Among the articles taken ;vu a past master's jewel valued at 150. Lambs Gambol in Washington. Washington, May 27.—An audience which completely filled the New Na- g;nuuthum this afternoon h:unessbed all-star performance of the Lambs gambol. The receipts aggregated $7,324. The Lambs left immediatel; after the performance for Btlumor{ where they appeared tonight. The world's vearly record qQuaies Is 30,000, ‘ -of earth- :,, On Witness Stand CHARGED WITH MURDER Of KANSAS CITY POLICEMAN. “ADAM GOD” TESTIFIES His Wife, “Eve God,” Alse a Witnes —~Combination of Wild Sayings, Lu« mentations and Tears—A Cell Dream Kansas City, Kas,. May 27.—An une usual spectacle 'was presented in th¢ criminal court here today when Jameg Sharp, known as “Adam God,” and hi( wife, Melissa, who was known as “Ev( God,” to their band of roving religione ists, went on the witness stand, Shar, is on trial charged with the murder 4 policeman in a religious riot here few months ago. The woman is yel to be triedr Unusual Spectacle. _The testimony of the couple was weird combination of teams, lamenta- tions and wild sayings Mrs. Sharp re- viewed the .history of herself and her Fusband. When she told of their con- version she wept so loud she could be heard for blocks. “Adam” Addredsed the Judge. FAdam-God,” who followed his wite tand, wept almost constantly half hour that he was testify- ing. He explained more or less co- herently the beliefs of himself and his followers and told of the doings of his hand. “Brother,” he said, addressing the judg: while tears streamed down his face, “in a revelation as I lay asleep in my cell last night the Lord said to me: ‘Your enemies are your friends,” meaning that if I am to find my friends I must go among my ene- mies. That is the reason God jed me to you and the others in this court- 100m.” The remainder of Sharp's testimony was of a similar nature. Fe denied shooting Patrolman Mullane, with whose death he is ‘charged. THREATENED STREET CAR STRIKE IN PHILADELPHIA Every Effort to Be Made to Protect Company's Property. ’ Philadelphia, May 28.—In accord- ance with resolutions adopted at meet- ings of street car men in all parts of the city last week a mass meeting of motormen and conductors was held here last night and it was decided to tease work whenever the executive committee of the national organization of street car men should consider the time propitious. The hall where the meeting was held was crowded to the doors, and when one speaker suggested that the men strike in 48 hourg there were cries of “24 hours.” . Calmer counsel, hcewever, prevalled, and when the res. olution to cease work because of the failure of President Parsons to treap with the men's representatives were passed, they included a paragraph stating that the resolutions were to be placed in the hands of the executive committee to be made effective at such time as they shouid deem expedient. It was also decided that every effort should be made to protect the com- pany's property from rioters. The street car men were still in ses- sion at one o'clock this morning, NEW YORK NEWSBOY CHECKED A KIDNAPPING. Notified Police Who Rescued a Five Year Old Girl. New York, May —A small news- boy who saw a man rush up to a taxi- cab with a five year old girl checked what the police say was an attempted kidnapping tonight. He called a po- liceman and the mun, who gave the name of George Deunzlo, was arrosted. The child proved to be Bertha Schm! ihe daughter of a Sixth avenue bake A crowd threatening violence followed the prisoner to a nearby police station Deunzio’s son told the police that his father's mind was unbalanced. UNDER PERFECT CONTROL. Capt. Baldwin’s Dirigible Made Suc- cessful Four Miles Flight. Arlington, N. J., May 27.—A success ful flight of nearly four mfiles was made here today by Cupt Thomas ¥. Baldwin’s dirigible balloon, which hus been making exhibition flights at the carnival of the West Hudson Aero club, After a rain the air was coin- paratively still and the .balloon, under the guidance of Captain PRaldwin, eir- cled about, apparently under perfect control. FATAL BASEBALL INJURIES, Flainfield, Conn,, -Studant at Boston School Died in Hospital. —John Badgley of Plainfield, student at the New FPreland Automobile school, died at the | City hospital tonight from the effects |of an_ injury received while playing ball. Badgley was 22 years of age. Boston, N One-Tenth of Income of His Estate Goes to “The Lord’s Account.” Cincinnati, O, May 27.—~When the will of William Christe Herron, the universal peace advocate, who died a few days ago, was filed for probate today it became known that dne clause specifies that one-tenth of the annual income of the estate is to go to “the Lord's account” The will declares that the testator for several years had beén giving a tithe of his annual in- come to religious institutions. The es- tate is valued at $250,000. Allowed to P the Canadian Canals. Ottawa, Ont., May 27.—There is no foundation for the report that the United States is attempting to send the training ship Nashville through the Canadian canal to the Great Lakes without permission of the Dominion government. The Canadian govern- ment made an order over a year ago allowing the Nashville, without arma- ment, to pass the Canadian canals, Petersburg, Va. Votes “Wet.” Petersburg, Va., May 27.—After a bitter local option campaign Peters- Lurg voted “wet” today by a majority of 578 in a total of 1,792. The resuit was a degisive defeat for the Anti- Saloon league of Virginia, which made s mcst aggressive fight. The Business Men’s association lined up strongly with the “wets.” Notice to Mariners, A New York, May 27.—Notice is given by the inspector for the Third district of the lighthouse board that the t lights in the Connecticut river, re reported as carried away in winter &torms or by ice and freshets, have ail been replaced or repaired and the lights re-established. , it ks