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The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
TRUNK THEFTS REVEALED.
Richmond Police Believe They Have
Unearthed Band of Crooks.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, Jan n.-If the charges
brought against Lewis Rogers. alias II.
Mcclure. are true, then the local police
have one Of the most important captures
made in this country for months. It is
alleged that Rogers is only one Of a gang
of baggage sharps who make a practice
Of operating around wealthy resorts, and,
by a deft interchange OF baggage checks
at the stations. secure to themselves for
tunes of huge proportions
Chesapeake and Ohio Detective Scherer
this morning swore out warrant charg-
ing Rogers with stealing four trunks,
valued at $1,000
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
suicides Body Unclaimed

Special to The Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va, Jan. 1.-The body Of
Wallace Mays, tk> Staunton man, who
yesterday killed Mrs Eta Murray. with
whom he was in love, and then com
mitted suicide at her feet. still lies in a
local morgUe waiting instructions from
Mays family at Staunton. Mays re-
quest that he be buried by the side Of
Mrs. Murray Will not be respected
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
SIrs. Emma Evans Dies.

MIS- Emma Evans. wife of former
Mayor Paul r. Evans, died this morning
after a lingering illness at her home on
South Henry street. Three sons and one
daughter survive her. Mrs Evans was a
daughter Of the late John Brown. of Fair
fax County. and was seventy-three years
of age. Arrangements for the funeral
viii bc made later
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
Educntor Dies of Consumntion

Special to The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville. Va. Jan. 11.-Dr. Walter
Smith, aged forty-five years, former pro
feSsor of philosophy i'm Lake Forest Uni
versity. Illinois. died of tuberculosis last
night and his remains were taken to Chi
cago this afternoon, Prof. Smith retired
from his chair at Lake Forest on account
of III health. as a beneficiary of the Car
negie foundation He is survived by his
wife and one child
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
LocnI Tcmnerntures.

Midnight. . a m.. q a. m. 3: A. m. y
s q. m. 81. 10 a. H.. 80. Z noon. 46: . D. m 50
I p. M. %; D. m. A. S D. ~. 30: 10 D. m. H.
Maximum 3. minimum. 81
Relative humidiTy-S q. H.. 90. , D. m 49: p
m - Rainfall. o. Hours Of sunshine 66 PEI
cent Of possible sunshine &C.
Temperature same date last yesr-Maximum. y
minimum, 26
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
NIrs. Clay Adamr nead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Clay
Adams, wife of Robert Adams, a prom
inent resident Of Gainesboro. this
county, died to-day after a lingering
illness of consumption. aged thirty
years Surviving her are her husband
and one child.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES,

ANNUAL LSTATEMENT OF THE RYALIs
COmpany-We. majority of the Board
of Trustees of The Ryall C,mpany. Of the
District of Columbia. do hereby certify that
the authorized capital stock Of said com
pany is S25,G09, of which $1,000 has been
paid in; and that there are debts of said
company amounting TO S1.332 25- GEO. Nj.
RYALL. Trustee, ". II WEED. Trus-
tee. State and County Of New York, IS.
]. George NJ. Ryall. President Of the
Ryall Company of the District OF Colum-
bia, do hereby swear that the facts stated
in the above certificate are true. 10 the
best OF my knowledge and belief GEO.
Nj. RHALL. President Subscribed and
sworn to before me this 10th day OF jan
uaTy. A. ID. 1907 HOWARD McWTLL-
IAMS. Notary Public Kings County. Ger
uficate filed in New York County. Com
mission expires March 81 1907.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
Roller Skater Breaks Leg.

Cabel D. Morris. a schOOlboy. broke his
leg yesterday afternoon while roller skat-
ing about the jefferson School Building.
He was carried to his home 5gg g street
southwest. where the fracture was re-
duced by Or. Thompson
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
Edward c. KnIe ncnh-

Roanoke. Va, Jan. 11.-Edward c. KaIe.
a well known citizen. aged seventy years.
dropped dead in his home here to-day.
Heart disease was the cause of death.
Among his children is w. o. Kale. Of
washington. ID. G.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Susan Sprouse took place this after
noon from the residence of her husband.
Richard Sprouse, Sl7 Queen street. Rev
J. A. Jeffers, of Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal Church. oficiated and the interment
was made i'm Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12

PLASTERERS. THERE WILL BE 4
special meeting at your hall MONDAY
tainment will be given to celebrate the
tenth anniversary of Local No. IS of the
Q. z. ]. A All members and apprentices
Of our craft are requested 10 be present
Committee: NJ T. Green. q. Bacon. n
Waters. c. Landen, II. Landon, z. Wells.
W Fletcher
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
nn.nn stenmShin.

New York Jan u-Auiyed Steamships Celtic.
from Liverpool. January 3 NittoTi from Hueya,
December %
Arrived ont: Steamships la Lorraine. at Havre
from New York Pennsylvania, at Plymouth from
New York
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
Temperntures in otber CI,ie,-


Temperatures In ether cities. together with the
rainfall for the twelve hours ended at D. m YES
terday. were follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
FILES CURED IN 8 TO II DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed 70 cure any case
Of Itching. Blind Bleeding, TT PrutTudirg Piles u
9 to II days OF money refunded. Sc,
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
EXCURSIONS.
Trolley to Kensington

Via Rock Creek Bridges and PaTSs. the loo, CAeEy
Chase Circle ard Lake Every visitor 70 Washington
should see these beautiful suburbs. Cars every 10 min
utes from 18th st. and \. \ ave Round trip tickets
Sc at FIssell's lf2I y. l. ave. ncf-I
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12

The remains Of William H. Hogan,
whose death occurred at his home in
Washington, last Wednesday. were
brought here this afternoon and Inferred
in Union Cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Stevenson, Of
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12

The final services in connection with the
observance of the week of prayer were
held this evening i'm the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
The sermon was delivered by Rev J. H.
$ Ewell. of the Methodist Protestant
Church whose subject was. THE Attrac-
tive Power of Christ Crucified."
The Washington herald., 1907-01-12
The MUNICIPAL DAIRY LUNCH R0OR

FLYNN'S FACE FOUNDRY.
Studios $50 and 939 Pennsylvania avenue. Pus
pongs, six post cards. and one fine cabinet Soc
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07

The members and friends of the A.
NJ. E. church are looking forward with
pleasure to the District Conference
and Sunday School convention which
is to be held in Cheyenne June 18th
to 18th. No pains are being spared
to make the convention success in
every particular, and all homes will
be open to our visiting delegtaes.
Mrs. NJ. Goodall, who has been i'll
for the past week is convalescing and
able to be about.
We are glad that Mrs. Stevens, who
underwent serious operation at st.
Johns hospital is in our midst again.
A very enjoyable party was held
at the home of Miss BERTHE Larkins
on last Friday evening. Among the
young people present were the Misses
Macie Smith, Lucie Smith, S. Rather
inc Thistle and Eva B. Hopkins;
Messrs. Orlandor Gaskin, Simon Gas,
kin. Arthur Gray and Nolle Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Carpenter, who
have resided in our city for several
years, departed last week for their
new home in Boise City, Idaho. Mr..
and Mrs. Carpenter leave host of
friends in Cheyenne who regret their
leave-taking and wish them joy and
prosperity in their new location.
Preparations are being made for
days outing to Twin Lakes, etc, by
a few of the colored citizens of Lead
Vile
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07
WoMEk's CLUB NOTES.

|. All clubs are requested to send
in their state dues, $3.50 for one year,
payable to Mrs. l.. A. Hargrove, Box
211, Pueblo, Colo, and then send to
the corresponding secretary, Mrs. Cor
nelius Fleming, S21 East Huerfano
street, Colorado Springs
2. All delegates and alternates
must send in at least ten days before
the convention, one copy of their Gre
dental blanks signed by the president
and secretary OF their clubs to the
recording secretary, Mrs. Beulah
Baker, 1909 Beulah avenue, Pueblo,
and one copy must be retained by the
said delegates and alternates.
3. All delegates, alternates and of.
ficers who have not secured stopping
places at Colorado Springs during the
convention, June II, IL, 13 and IA.
will please send in their names at
once TO Chairman on Homes Mrs.
Maud Macon, 72l North Pine street,
Colorado Springs, Colo, and they will
be assigned and notified where they
are to stop.
4. The Denver and Rio Grande rail
road has announced one-half fare
rates from all points in the state for
June 11th and all officers, delegates,
alternates and friends must come on
that date to get one fare for the round
trip, as the rate is only good on June
II, 1907.
On to Colorado Springs is the watch
word.
Yours for women,
MRS. IDA JOYCEJACKsON,
President c. F. c. w. Clubs.
Colorado Springs, Colo. 218 South
Prospect Street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07
His Il. C0WDIH.
Hair Dressing
PARLORS.

Shampooing. cutting and curling
All hair work made TO order. Hair
tonics, scalp treatments, manicuriDg:
stage wigs for rent for theatrical use
or mask balls. Cheapest switches, so
cents. Goods delivered out OF the city.
1919 2lst street. Denver. Colo.
Phone 1897 Olive.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07

reception and banquet to be given in
honor of the two young people, Miss
Eva Hopkins and Mr.. Nolle Smith,
who graduated from the Cheyenne
high school Tuesday evening last. The
reception is to be given by the Won.
ems Search Light club.
Never in the history of Cheyenne
has its colored population had as just
cause to feel themselves proud"
as they did at the commencement ex-
ercises of the Cheyenne high school
on Tuesday evening. May 29th. A
graduates, Miss Hopkins and Mr..
Smith. but they surpassed all of our
fondest expectations. Miss Hopkins,
clad in her graduating gown of soft
clinging white and carrying armfuls
of American beauty roses, was herself
the sweetest rose of all. Miss Hop
kins' graduating selection was a pi-
ano solo entitled, Waltz Brilliante,"
and she astonished and delighted her
hearers by her finished and brilliant
execution. She was tremendously en-
cored. We had several times enjoyed
the privilege of listening TO Mr.
Smiths oratorical efforts, but never
had he at his most brilliant moments,
proved himself the orator that he is
Mr.. Smiths subject was Benedict Arm
old, Traitor, and in his able hands, he
became almost hero. Mr.. Smiths
stage presence was easy and self-po-
sessed. his voice deep, full and rich,
and from beginning to end he held
his audience spell-bound. At the close
the vast audience demonstrated their
enjoyment and appreciation by fur.
iously applauding.
Ht biduuidtiHS tAtltlStS Wtlt utlu
in the Capitol Avenue theater, which
was crowded to its utmost capacity.
Miss Hopkins and Mr.. Smith were
two of large class numbering twen-
ty-fve. Their relatives and friends
have every right to be proud of them
and We predict for them a bright fu.
ture
Sad indeed was the death of Mr..
William Mitchell, which occurred at
his home in this city, May 23rd. Mr..
Mitchell had been failing for several
months and as his illness was not
thought to be serious, his death came
as a shock and a surprise. Mr.. Mitch.
ell is survived by widow, who has
the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services, conducted by
Rev. F. =. Greenlee of the A. NJ. f.
church, were very impressive; the
floral offerings were numerous and
very beautiful.
Mrs. Il. F. Landor, the superintend-
ent OF the Sunday school OF the A. NJ.
f. church, is. with the assistance Of
Miss Macie Smith arranging for an
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07

Miss Lena Hopkins. who has been
attending school at Jefferson City, Mo-,
is expected home In a few days.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07

Preparations are being made for a
days outing to Twin Lakes, etc, by
few of the colored citizens of Lead
vile.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-07
CHEYENNE, WYo.

The elite of the colored population
of our city are looking forward to the
reception and banquet to be given in
honor of the two young people, Miss
Eva Hopkins and Mr. Nolle Smith,
who graduated from the Cheyenne
high school Tuesday evening last. The
reception is to be given by the Wom-
ems Search Light club.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-29

The finest and most modern hotel in Holland.
Purseyors to Her Majesty Queen HlIhsImlsa.
Magnificent suites. and $50 Bedrooms with
private baths. Service-ie Luxe and unrisalIsd
cuisine. Diplomatic Headquarters Of Inter-
national Arbtrators. Picturesque central
location Aoior Garage and Private Motor
Cars for visitors. C. T. HALLER, Prop.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-29
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following petitions in bankruptcy were filed
yesterday with the Clerk of the United States Dis
trict Court:
Involuntary petition against the Economy Dress
Pattern Company; creditors. Berkeley Press s23s:
Barnes-Crosby Company Sl92; Joseph P. Felt &,
Co. SIS; preferential payments alleged
Involuntary petition against Eli Kalina and
Louis Goodman, furniture. No Il Essex street.
creditor, J. Fred Cowan, A2O; Chichester Bros.
Chair Company, Sl57: Bronx Metal Bed connan,,
<S; preferential payments alleged: Edwin NJ Gov
receiver, with bond Of 81 900
Involuntary petition against Harry FIjnnan No
zo4 East nth street, by Edward r Lew with a
claim OF 800. withdrawal Of cash from bank al
sL.Ja "'iu %
Charles r. Browne, Of no. 3l07 Park avenpe
nee voluntary petition, debts 81 100: assets sss
ssaa@eal Creditor. g. T. Fletcher & Co, sna
New-York tribune., 1907-06-29

European Advertisements.
GOING ABROAD I?

New Workers when reaching their
starting point in Europe for tour
through the Continent, and after deciding
on their excursion plan, if they will send
their itinerary with dates of arrival at GER
tain points to the London Office of
THE TRIBUNE, Danes Inn House, 265
Strand, the same will be forwarded with
out expense to- the main Office of THE
TRIBUNE in New York, and there
placed on file fo- the convenience of their
friends.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
THE CASE OF T. c. DRUCE.
Cdld7ccH Again on St0nd-Miss
RObinSOn's Testimony.

London. Nov. 1S.-The venue in the Druce
case, involving the claim to the Duke of Port
lands estates was transferred from the Maryle-
bone to the Clerkenwell police court to-day, and
though the latter court is in an East End slum.
an audience OF prominent persons again at
tended the sitting. Robert c. Caldwell, OF New
York, again was in the witness box. He said
that the fifth Duke OF Portland, wearing the
whiskers in which he is said to have disguised
himself as the late Thomas Charles Druce, was
walking about the Baker Street Bazaar, talking
to neighbors just before the coffin supposed to
hold Druce's body left the premises
The presiding magistrate. Mr.. Plowden. close
Iy questioned Caldwell regarding the reasons
for the alleged mock funeral, but the witness
said he was unable to enlighten him.
Miss Mary Robinson. said 70 be the daughter
of a Southern planter. and owner of the diary
which figures in the case, was the next witness
She testified that the diary was stolen from
her in the street on November >
Counsel for the prosecution here informed the
magistrate that a certified copy of the diary had
been taken by counsel before the book was lost
Continuing. Miss Robinson said she was intro
duced to r G. Druce. whom she also knew as
WeIbecll and later as the Duke Of Portland.
At the conclusion of the days proceeding the
case was again adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
FAvoRs GOVERNOR JOHNSON.
But Judge King Thinks Bryan Will Be
Utahs Choice
IFrnm The Tribune Bureau.

Washington Nov. l8.-Despte William j. Bryan's
announcement that he is a receptive Presidential
candidate Judge William Il King, OF Utah, to-
Night declared his preference for Governor John
son of Minnesota for head of the Democratic ticket
although I am of the opinion that Mr.. Bryan
will be the favorite Of the Utah delegation for
President there is a strong feeling sprnging up
in that state for Governor Johnson Of Minnesota.
whom ] regard the strongest Democratic pos
sibty." said Judge King.
ut is a certainty that Governor johnson. being
Of Scandinavian extraction, could easily carry
Minnesota and the two Dakotas because in those
states the Swedes hold the balance of power and
ar, notorousv clannish. Wisconsin also would
probably veer into the Democratic column. the
Scandinavian population has grown to he a con-
siderable part Of the state. and, added TO the
dved-in-the-woo! Democrats. would make voting
strength not to be sneered al. With these states
and the South. the Democrats would have little
cause To worry but l am afraid that Mr Bryan's
popularitv will lead the party astray again and
thar he will be made the candidate While per-
sonally I am a great admrer of Mr. Bryan.
am convinced that the party is suffering from
an overdose Of Organism and that unless some
other man is chosen it will again, be defeated
Utah will probably he for Bryan and Roosevelt IL
If what is known the conservatives con-
troll the convention it will be either Governor
Johnson or Judge Gray for the Democrats and
Governor Hughes Speaker Cannon for the Re
Uublicana"
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
SHOCKS IN C4LABRI1.
Many Houses Damaged and People
PdnicStricken.

Reggie di Calabra, Italy Nov. 1S.-The prov
ince of Reggie di Calabria was visited by
other severe earthquake at 2:20 o'clock this
afternoon. 1t was especially severe at Branca-
leone, Ferruzzano and Bianco. and number OF
houses were shattered or damaged The people
who had summed up courage to return TO their
homes after the shock of October 81 again be-
came panicstricken and fled a second time TO
the country Some Of them are camped tonight
in the open air. while others have taken refuge
in subterranean grottos. Men and women rich
and poor. priests and soldiers. are thrown In
together. and the devout praying to the
Madonna and the saints 10 succor them in their
misery. The gravity of the situation is in
creased by the inclemency of the weather.
\ second violent shock felt in this town
at o'clock this afternoon. The people were
thrown into CONSERVATION. which was added to
by the stories of further damages at Ferruz-
zano Assistance has been sent to this place
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
HUGHES TAKING NO PART
GOrernOr Issues Statement on Con-
tests IN Legislature.

Albany. Nov. lS.-Governor Hughes endeavored
today 20 make It clear that he regards himself
In the least concerned in the threatened
over the organization OF the Assembly of 1905 1t
had been stated that the Governors was TO
he used in BEHALF Of certain candidates for Re
publican leader and other positions the theory
that one or another OF them had his support When
asked regarding his position ne said;
Il Is well known that I have nothing to do with
the organization Of either house of the Legislature
That fact was well understood last year. have
not consulted or communicated with any one the
subject I am not concerned officially or tndivid-
ually. 7 made my position clear before my inaugu-
rion last year, and think my position is clear
throughout the state.
The Governor viii leave Albany tomorrow morn
ing for New York City, where he will speak at
night at the anniversary meeting Of the Charity
Organization Society IN Carnegie Hail. He will
return TO Albany Thursday evening after speaking
on Wednesday at the opening OF the Civic Forum
and az the dinner OF the Ridgewood Board of
Trade and visiting state institutions in the
vicinity OF New York.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
WANTS PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
Rowland Hill Tells of Richness of Honduran
Mines.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Nov 1S.-Weighted down with a
large satchel containing gold nuggets in bottles
and yellow ore IN leather bags Rowland Hill, of
New York. visited the White House to-day for the
purpose of telling the President how much Ameri-
would gain II permanent peace could he
brought about I'm Central America Mr.. Hill is in
terested in Honduran mines, and asserts that the
gold strikes in the Klondke and Nevada would be
small affairs when measured beside the yellow finds
in Central America IL the revolutionsts could only
be persuaded 10 behave themselves for few years.
II have called TO ask the President to talk with
Senior E Constantine Fiallos." said Mr.. Hill Sehor
Fiallos is Minister for Foreign Affairs of Honduras
and IS now in Washington attending the peace con-
ference He knows the situation down there very
thoroughly and chershes the hope. all OF US do.
that the present peace conference will result in
putting an end to the revolutions and small squab-
bes throughout Central America II the United
States and Mexico would only interest themselves
in the matter they might preserve peace through
out the southern republics with practically no cost
whatever and would receive their reward in the
great enterprises that American and Mexican COM
panles would soon be carrying on. The entire sur
face Of certain sections is undermined with Won
derfully rich deposits OF all kinds OF minerals.
Here are a few specimens just as they came out Of
the ground"
Mr. Hill thereupon scattered few hundred dol
lars worth Of gold promiscuously about the tables
and chairs.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19
NR. .D4PIS SHY OF BRYAN.
Hemry Gassazcay Would Like to See
Judge GRAZ Nominated.

tiehrv u Davis, of West Virginia running mate
WIZ VIII "uoge Parker in 1894; Thomas Taggart chair
man OF the Democratic National Committee: James
NJ Guney' OF Pennsylvania and Smith NJ Weed
"a fa''sourB' were at the Waldorf yesterday and
presumably talked over the Presidential situation
Mr.. Guffey left town In the afternoon Mr. Davis
said last night:
1ou ooys-4 call you boys because it takes about
'"fee Oh you ADDED together to make a old
as aIn-lnust excuse me from talking politics.
don't want to be in the limelight again
mas the Bryan wave struck West Virginia."
IheFe you go, right off the reel" said Mr..
Davis good naturedly. II tell you again l don't
want to talk politics Every one knows that 1
would Ike to see Judge Gray the Democratic can
ola@te next year. He is an exceptionally able man.
ana has had an all around experience that fits
him for the highest Office. It looks like it was
going TO be good year for Democrats"
HAS West Virginia felt the financial depres-
sion?"
Not yet to any extent" said Mr. Davis Money
is beginning to be scarce down with u.s. but the
factories and mines are running about as usual.
We took notice OF the fact that the United States
Steel Corporation cut down it's working force 10
per cent AS that great company has 100000
ployes it means 1900 idle men. of course The
country districts are the last TO feel a panic. 1t
starts in the big cities TO the smaller cities
and finally is felt in the villages and country dis
tricts. The country districts the to feel
and the last to recover from it. I speak with
knowledge. as I have lived through three or four
of them"
Thomas Taggart was in the financial district yes
terday. and it is understood he called on Thomas
F. Ryan, August Belmont, Delaney Nicon and
others Mr.. Taggart told his friends that the con-
ference at French Lick Friday would be an in
formal affair. 1t said last night at the hotel
that Mr.. Taggart had seen William J. Conners.
Democratic state chairman. and Roger Sullivan.
the anti-Bryan leader of Illinois.