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The Washington times., 1906-03-13

If the contract which : been signed
by Catcher Long" Mclean. of the
Portland club. comes into general use
throughout the baseball world il is like
IY to have a depressing effect on the
rum traffic and cut down the figures of
total sales of intOxiCar.-s- If Mclean
takes a single drink during the playing
season Of 1896 il viii cost him under his
contract Just 800 coin of the realm.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Tony Bender and Abe Atteu are 10
box three rounds at the Consolidated
Athletic Club, New York, on Wedues-
day night.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

4 report comes from the South that
Henry Matthewson, the great Mattie's
brother. won't do as a member Of the
Giants pitching staff. 1t is said that
while ne has great speed he lacks con-
troll and besides his curves are not any
thing like those which have made his
brother the most effective pitcher in the
country.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Lou Crger's hohby is diamonds Most
ball players have a fondness for invest
ing their earnings in the plitterino
gems, but there il none among them
who knows so WeH what he is getting
when ne buys stone as does the Bos-
ton catcher
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Two more Indiah have followed in
the footsteps of Chief Bender. Of the
Athletics Frank gJudge has signed with
Toledo. and Lloy Nephew With Little Little
Rock Both ara Hs-r1uates OF the car
Isle Indian School.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Frank Farrell. Of the New York High
landers. has had no trouble signing his
old men. but the minor leaguers whom
he drafted have kept him awake nights
by their demands. One Young player
asked for s.. .500 d year. He had a lot
of nerve, anyhow.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

The infeld OF the Virginia diamond
IS not what was expected II is rough
and needs q careful rakiug This was
a. surprise To StahL who was given TO
understand that it would be i'm as good
shape as could be expected for SO early
in the season
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Smith, the new pitcher from the
Southern League. is a husky fellow.
tan and ~ell built He has not been
allowed to curve a ball or DO more
than toss II over gently, bat his move
ments indicate that he has plenty of
speed and viii be "a good man 20 watch
His fuugo batting yesterday bore out
the assertions Of his friends that he
is one Of the strongest hItters in the
nnRnfrN.
The Washington times., 1906-03-13

Mike Donlin's younger brother joe
has signed to play with a club In the
Chicago City League.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
DEFENDS The CHICAGO MEATS
Tariff Commission Appeals from
Kaiser to the People.
AustriRns Are Meat Starved and the
Government at Vienna Is Forced
10 Take Action by Public.

Berlin, Dec. 1S.-In a desperate effort
to secure the readmission of Chicago meat
products into Germany, the American
tariff commission has submitted an enor-
nous mass Of evidence to support their
charge that the disabilities imposed by the
Kaiser's government are wholly arbitrary
and unfair. An appeal from the govern
ment TO the people has also been taken in
the form Of a series Of interviews point
ing out what a boon unrestricted impcrta-
tion Of these products would be to the
meat-starved population.
As an offset against the offense the
commissions methods have undoubtedly
given to the government. considerable i'm
preston has been produced on public
opinion.
Vienna. Dec. 1S-Popular indignation at
the steady rise in meat prices has finally
forced the government to reduce by one
half the state railroad charges on cattle
shipments. The private railroads will fol-
low suit
Experts stick to the opinion that moth
ing short Of the removal of the embargo
on foreign meat will remedy existing con
ditions- Their theory is that the lowering
OF freight rates, while beneficial TO farm
erS and butchers. viii be followed by lit
tie, if any. reduction in retail prices.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
HEIREsS IN INSANE ASYLUM.
Friends Say Philadelphia Girl Is
Patient in Hospital.

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 1S.-Miss Ida
May Miller. or Mrs. ROlando Kuehn,
the missing heiress, has for some weeks
past been a patient at the Friends
Hospital for the Insane at FrankfOrd.
it is now alleged by friends Of the
young woman.
Two persons positively declare that
they have seen Miss Miller strolling
about the grounds Of the institution
within the last few days Dr. Chase.
chief Of the institution, himself could
not be seen to verify these statements.
Miss Millers relatives, including
Andrew McNeal a cousin. say that the
stories that the girl was in Ireland had
been concocted to throw inquisitive
persons off the track.
Coincident with the discovery that
the young woman was not far away
from the city came the sudden disap-
pearance Of DR.. RolandO Kuehn from
the South Fifteenth street mansion this
afternoon. He had not returned at a
late hour tonight.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
BULLET IN BACK OF HEAD
Captain Of Prinzessin Luise Alleged
to Have Been Murdered.
Asserted That Some Passenger, Dur.
Commander of the Vessel.

Jamaica, Dec. 1S-An autopsy reveals
the fact that Capt Brunswig. of the
Hamburg-AmeTican steamer Prinzessin
Victoria Luise was shot from behind. The
back part of his head was completely
shattered.
This does not look good TO his friends
here, and several Of them, among whom
is one Of the foremost restaurateurs in
the city. intend TO demand that strict
inquiry be mace as to whether or not the
captain did actually kill himself
1t is freely asserted by his friends here
that they think some Of the passengers.
in the panic of the first disaster. shot and
killed the captain, and then tried 20 make
II appear as if it were a suicide.
Brunswig il is admitted. mistOOk The
westerly light off Port Royal for the chan
mel light, but he did all that man could
do during the first hour OF the panic. ani
It seems very peculiar that he should
have afterward killed himself.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Line is making
arrangements 20 have all tie passengers
now in Jamaica brought home on the first
steamer that can be sent to Jamaica.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

10 attend Mrs. Bywaters after her hus-
bands sudden death. at once recognized.
1t is said, that the bride Of "a few minutes
was the victim of criminal operation.
and II is said that his patient told him
| the name of Washington physician who
! had aided her ia her trouble and to whom
Bywajers had taken her
Much Of the sentiment AGAINST the
Strothers here is due % the fact that il is
felt that the tragedy would not have been
carried to its fatal limits bad Il not been
for the decided factiouai feeling. Politics.
as well as family honor, is said 10 be
partly responsible for the killing. II Is re-
garded here as most significant that
smith, who was Bywaters' successful op-
ponent for county treasurer. is the only
man OF real wealth and substance on the
bond Of the Strothers
Given No Chance for Life.
While there was ut first decided IA
Vorable tendency toward the men who
were regarded as having avenged their
sisters honor, later developments have
changed this to some extent. Bvwaters
was unarmed. That is fact that has
affected the minds Of many who think
every man should have a fair chance
even if In the wrong in the first place
Ihen. too. an examination Of the body
showed that Bywaters was not killed
While trying TO escape. One IS caliber
bullet entered his right forearm. passed
through. shattered the bone II the upper
arm, and penetrated the chest. This
shows that the victim held his arm in
front Of his face as if TO ward Of an
assault. Another bullet struck him in the
left shoulder. a third I'm the right side
The story Of the bullet wounds is that
Bywaters faced the fire as long as he
could. then turned. and the rest of the
fusillade Of the two brothers struck him
In the back. Through it all he had no
chance to defend himself: no weapon with
which to face the deadly fire.
Whatever the verdict Of the Coroner's
jury may be the Strother brothers will
1t is thought, only be asked TO renew
the 5000 bond under which they are at
liberty at present. A very large element
here think that the shooting was aeces-
sary 10 maintain the family honor
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
BAT MASTERSON IS FINED.
Ex-Gun Fighter and Employer Guilty
Of CODTemuf

Ex-Gun Fighter and Employer Guilty
OF Contempt.
Herkimcr. n Y. Dec Is.-Tlse ext-anr-
dinary term Of the Supreme Court. at
which Chester Gillette was tried and con
victed Of the murder Of Grace Brown.
was re-conveneG this afternoon for the
purpose CT taking up tho Il the three
representatives Of IT, rz Morning
Telegraph, who were indicted for criminal
contempt on account of a comment pub
lished after the close Of the Gillette trial
Henry ". Cary. the publisher. and W.
b. 'Bat Masterson, the writer of the
article in question. plead guilty. The
courk accepted the plea and then imposed
fines Of so each on Cary. the publisher.
and MasteTsOn, the writer. The proceed
ings against Lewis. the editor, was dis
missed. He is III in New York.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
BRIDEGROOM AT EIGHTY-FIvE.
Bachelor CapituIates when Last of
His Family Dies.

Louisville. KY, Dec. 1S.-WilIiam P.
Booker. more than eighty y-fve years
old. has not grown out OF Cupids juris-
diction. as he evidenced by securing a
license to marry Mrs. Amanda CIapham,
yesterday.
Walter Ratclife, deputy. who noted
the rather unusual age Of the bride
groom-to-be, asked whether IL were a
first venture
Yes renlied the applicant. I've
never been married before, but I find
I'll have 10 DO it. I started out in 1892,
when twelve years of age, with a
mother and Eve sisters to support. The
last sister died eleven months ago, and
I am both free OF obligation TO them
and lonely without a family. / can't
get along alone and ! am going TO join
the married men on the principle that
IL IS better late than never"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
SOLD NEGRO FOR S1,O9O.95.
Alleged Slave Causes Patrick'S Ar
rest on PcOnage Charge.

Jackson. Miss, Dec. H.-Sold into slav-
cry for $l,09o.95 was the alleged fate of
Dan January, a negro, who to-day made
affidavit against James Patrick, a
wealthy white planter of Rankin County.
charging the latter with peonage The
negro appeared before United States
Commissioner MOsely. and. barring his
body, showed huge gashes and welts
across the flesh. which the negro stated
had been inflicted by L. d. Carter. a
neighbOring planter of Patrick, who sold
the negro to Patrick for debt that jan
uary was alleged to owe.
A deputy United States marshal arrest
ed Patrick. and 1t is also expected that
charges viii be made against Carter.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
FOLK WANTS BACK PAY.
MissOuri's Governor Sues ST. Louis
for settlement

jefferson City. Mo, Dec. S-Suit was
filed in the circuit court at ST. Louis to-
day BY counsel representing Gov. Folk.
against the city Of st. Louis, 20 enforce
the payment Of a balance Of his salary as
circuit attorney, alleged to be long over
due. Gov. Folk says he is entitled to
s., ,s33-53 back salary
When Gov. Folk took office as circuit
attorney Of St Louis. January I. 1901. the
salary was 5000 a year When. I'm IgOI
the legislature increased the salary to
$5.eo. Folks salary was paid at the in
creased rate until October. 1853, when
the city attorney ruled that the act of
1901 did not apply TO Folks term Of Office.
Mr.. Folk thereUDOn refused to accept re-
muneTation at the reduced rate and drew
no more salary during the rest of his
term, which expired December 81. 1904.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
ELECTRICITY RUNS AWAY.
Grounded Piovy on Connecticut Line
starts Pyrotechnics.

a grounded plow" on the Connecticut
avenue car line. at Fifteenth and II
streets, shortly before 9 O'Clock last night.
tied up traffic for half an hour. called out
the company repair department. caused
an electrical display that would do credit
to any Fourth of July celebration. and.
while the employees worked. amused sew
eral hundred people.
4 '9lOw is the two underground rails
which carry the current for the motors.
When the plOw was grounded it shut of
the power from the cars along the entire
line. Before the power-house officials
were notified and the current switched
electricity was flying IN the air at Fif-
teenth and II streets, and running to and
fro along the slot as though it had been
trained for the occasion.
Finally one Of the electricians appeared
with a long, thin piece Of wood This he
stuck down in the SLOT stopped the Jump
ing blaze and the trouble was at an end
The crowd applauded the workman.
The cars were started q few minutes
dfterWard
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
DRAGONS FLOG CHILDREN.
Soldiers FniIing TO Find Revolution
lists, Commit BrutaIitias.

Moscow, Dee 19-Lucensed az being
called out to quel revolutionary meet
ing which they had been warned would
occur at Melitopol, in Taurida province.
and going to the spot and finding a lot of
school children listening to a lecture in
stead, company of dragons arrested
many Of the children and. placing them In
line, fOgged them numerically with
whips The police also assisted the dra-
gOons. and kicked and struck many of the
children, several of whom are seriously
injured II is said that the conduct of the
police was particularly revolving. An in
Quiry has been ordered
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
DEPOSITORs ORGANIZE.
People Fleeced by Bank President
Threaten His Life.


Chicago, Dec. 1S.-That he himself bor-
rowed and spent Sl50Oo0 of the assets of
the suspended Lincoln Bank of Morton
Park was admitted by President William
J. Atkinson before Bankruptcy Referee
Wean this evening.
When forced to testify ne disclosed that
most of the banks resources consisted OF
his own notes, together with stocks in the
Hygeia Water Company. the bank build
ing, and a 5000 collateral interest in an
Alaskan steamship line, founded by P. B.
Weare.
Hundreds Of small depositors are ruined
by the failure, and SO great is the feeling
against Atkinson that a strong guard is
kept over his house 10 protect him from
violence. Lynching has been freely
threatened
A depositors' association was formed to-
day 10 proceed civilly and criminaIly
against the president
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

In twenty-five Of the sixty-one counties
the returns did not show separately the
vote cast under the Independence League
column. The counties returning sepa-
rately the Hearst vote show that the In
dependence League ticket received a vote
OF 1851 on its candidate for governor.
The Socialist candidate for governor
poiied H15l votes compared with Q, 400
in 1902. and S6,259 in 1904
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
Big GUNS At FEAST
Republican Leaders Guests
of Hon. W. B. Mckinley.
UNCLE JOE IS POSTMASTER

In Honor Of Officials of Congress
sionnl Committee, Of Which Host
Is Treasurer-Note of Warning as
to Phrty's Future Standardization
ley COmPIimented on His Ability.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
LEAVES MILLION TO POPE.
MOnsignOr Adami, Friend OF POntfn,
Dies at Rome.

Rome. Dec. 1S.-The death was an
nounced to-day Of Monsignor Adami,
one OF the most wealthy Roman Prel.
ates. During his lifetime Monsignor
Adami made valuable presents to Pope
XIII and Plus Y. his gift TO the latter
being a gold pectoral cross set with
briIliants. BY his viii he left 81, ,OOO. 600
to the Pope
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
Bishop McCabe No Better.

New York Dec. IS.-The condition Of
Bishop McCabe. Of the Methodist Epis-
copai Church, who is suffering from a
stroke of paralysis at the New York
Hospital was reported late tonight as
unchanged. He was stricken last week
and II is feared he cannot recover.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
Landslide Buries House.

Toulouz, France, Dec. 1S.-A landslide
has buried a number of houses in the
little hamlet of Cuzous, in the Hautes
Pyrenese.
Eleven persons are entombed and
there Is little hope of saving their lives.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
POLICY HOLDERS
ROUTED BY VOTE
Insurance Administration
Tickets Probably Win.
NEW YORK'S CLAIM BIG
Officials Announce They Have a
Margin of 10000.

Actual Results VIII Not Be Known
Tor Some Time-CarefuI Figuring
on Both Sides Show that About
100000 Ballots and Proxies Were
Cast in One Compnny'S Contest.
Grand Jury Begins Investigation.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
LOCAL.

1-Republican Leaders at Banquet
2-Herdic Horses Grieved by Senatorial
Structures.
2-Garfield VIII Push Land-fraud Cases.
2-Demand Probe Of Cleveland's Death.
Hepburn Bill Blamed for Coal Short
age.
Rules Aliens Can Come In.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
THAW TRIAL JANUARY 81.
slayer of Stanford white to Get
Hearing Next Month.

New York. Dec. 1S-Harry Thaw.
the Pittsburg millionaire, viii be tried
for the murder of Stanford White. the
architect on January 81 next
Justice NewbeTger set the time OF
trial to-day after counsel for Thaw and
District Attorney Jerome had reached
an agreement when the case should be
called Thaw was delighted with the
news of an early trial.
1t was said to-day that Lawyer Daluas
has gone TO California to bring Truxton
Beale and Thomas McCaleb here as Wit
nesses for Thaw.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair to-
day and tomorrow; warmer to
morrow; light to fresh northerly
winds, becoming southeasterly.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
";5,:5,:,--s5-:5-B. & o."

The Daylight Train" a solid vesti-
buled flyer, leaving Washington 500 a. m.
reaching Wheeling 7:40 D. m; Cincinnati
II; so D. m; St Louis, S:45 a. m, has i'm
mediate connection to Pittsburg. sos D.
m: Akron, S:45 p. m. Cleveland, loco D.
M: Chicago. 7;45 a. m, via the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL

1-WesteTners Say Roosevelt is Hedging
president Makes Report on japanese
-Street Car Measure IS Up.
EMany Bills Passed by the House.
thanking Laws Discussed.
Congo Proves a Troublemaker.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
HUGHES PLURALITY 57.Ss7.
Hearst League Vote, I7,S3T-SOcinIfSt
Parties show Decrease.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 1S-The plurality Of
Charles E. Hughes, the Republican candi-
date for governor at the November cleo
ton, was 57,S97 In total vote Of I.4g2. .2l9
according to the figures Of the State
board Of canvassers. There were I.261
void ballots cast for governor, and S,4sl
scattering votes for unheard-of candi-
dates. The other pluralities were:
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

We have with Us a pleasant guest
One whom we love to know:
OF all good souls the rarest. best
Our dear old Uncle Joe.
Hen hold the gsvel. never fear.
TIL death shall lay him low.
But We hope he'll live for many a year.
This same old Uncle Joe
Chorus:
Oh. he's the boy 20 know,
This same old Uncle Zoe:
Search high and low,
The stars below
There's none like Uncle Joe
Thus. and through several more verses
Warbled that sweet and gentle singer. the
Hon. James 4. Tawney. chairman Of the
House Committee on Appropriations.
The occasion was the dinner which Ron
resentative William Brown Mckinley of
the Nineteenth Illinois District, gave at the
Raleigh last night in honor of his asso-
ciates on the Republican Congressional
Committee. Chairman Sherman. of New
York; Vice Chairman Tawney. and Sec
retary Loudenslager. Mr.. Tawnev's song
was only one Of several features Later
in the evening that same gentleman
launched boomlet for Uncle Joe for
President. Both Vice President Fairbanks
and Secretary Taft were present and in
answer to certain references to them.
Speaker Cannon, who officiated as toast
master. said he was willing to let either
or both of these gentlemen have the
job now If we"-using the words in the
editorial taf
hereafter" All OF the several speakers
paid homage to the industry and ability
Of the host in his capacity as a member
Of the House, and particularly as treas
urer of the Congressional Committee. and
everybody congratulated everybody else
on the victory won on the sixth of last
moath. 1T was decided victory in that
it might have been worse and wasn't"
said one man
Map Around the Table.
In addition to being an enjoyable affair
socially and politically, the dinner was as
appointed as any similar af-
fair of the kind given by an individual in
Washington recently. 1t was served in
the banquet hall on the tenth floor of the
which was profusely' decorated.
The guests sat around a table. the edges
OF which encompassed a huge MAJ. of the
United States. Because the table was
considerably longer than it was wide. the
distance between New York and San
Francisco was somewhat greater than it
might have been, while the Great Lakes
and the Gulf peeped at each other over. a
narrow strip Of forest and plain. But
there was no lack Of proportion in the
hospitality dispensed around the board. or
In the diners appreciation Of their host.
The typographical details OF the man
were correct IN every detail, and while
some Of the diners sat on the banks of the
Icy st. Lawrence, hard by snow-covered
5rs. Others enjoyed the fine mountain air
Of California or rested beneath the palms |
Of Florida. Animals of various kinds dis !
ported themselves over the prairies and
bills and mountains, ships sailed on the
oceans and lakes and gulf. railroads
which never knew rate law led here
and there, and on them were trains. the 4
CONTINUED on THIRD PAGE.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
9ages. TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-Claim Defeat OF Policy Holders
Tickets.
1-Culpeper Divided by Bywaters' Murder
Wrecked Steamer at Kingston Pound
ing to Flotsam.
3-WashingtOn Woman Involved in Mary
land Divorce Case
S-Oii Trust Owns Waters-P Pierce.
catholics in France Bow to State Law.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
LOSES JEWELS WORTH $685. 900.
New York Woman VIII Refund
PHyvnbroISers for HefrTOOms.

New York, Dec. 1S--Iu statement to-
day, Mrs. Josevet Gavat. wife of 2
wealthy manufacturer, confirmed reports
that her apartments on Central Park
west had been robbed Of Jewels valued
at $1,000, some Of them family heirlOoms.
PaWnshop keepers all over the country
have been notified that all money ad-
vanCed on any stolen articles will be re-
funded
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

A la Carte Lunch Served Daily
at Eckstein's from y TO 3. I4l2 n. Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
CONTINUED on THIRD PAGE.

A Nice Present fer Your Wife
An Ofte Radiator. Open evenings. Dem
onstratiOns. 509 Sth ST. NV
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

The Choicest ViOletS, Roses, and Other
Flowers at Blackistone's, I4th and H.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

TIE Portland Cafe, Thomas Circle.
Serves excellent Table d 'Hote Dinner for 81
Breakfast, 75c. Lunch, 75c. Also la Carte
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19
Untermyer WIN Say Nothing.

Samuel Untermyer. counsel of the In
ternatioaal Policy Holders Association,
when asked about the Investigation, said:
4 could tell very interesting story, but
it would not be proper for me TO do so
at this time"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

CONTINUED on SECOND PAGE
The Washington herald., 1906-12-19

1t was shown to be the sense of the
members of Congress present that the
further entrance Of japanese laborers into
the United States be barred, and II is
inferred that the committee will act ac-
cordingly. II, as has been suggested. il
appears that the desired end can be ac-
without the negotiation Of an
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