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The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

Representative William r. Hearst. Of
New York, late candidate for mayor and
later for governor. was in attendance
on the session OF the House yesterday.
This is Mr. Hearsts first appearance in
the House this session. lie came in
quietly and unOStentatiously. he was
greeted by his friends Mr. Hearst
walked down the side aisle and occupied
his seat for several minutes. He was
deeply engrOssed i'm reading a thick
typewriter document.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
TARDY JUSTICE DONE.
Title to Louisiana Land Confirmed
10 Years After the Grant.

An ancient title 10 a square league Of
land In Louisiana vas confirmed to the
legal heirs Of Lucreua Williams. Of
Natchitoches, by the action Of the House
of Representatives yesterday. According
to a statement by Representative Bennett,
Of New YORK. who reported the measure
from the Committee on Private Land
Claims. a grant for the land was made
in 1871 BY the lieutenant general of the
province Of Texas, but by an oversight
the grant was net included in the con-
firmatOry act Of 1896
Thereupon, and entirely without war
rant Of law. the Interior Department
issued patents for about 800 acres OF
the $50 contained in the grant The re-
nainder has lain fallow for lie years. The
bill confirms the patents to the $500 acres
and gives the representatives OF Lucreti1
Williams script for an equivalent area Of
public lands also Quiets the title in the
residue, :. so acres, in them
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
salary Increase Urged.

A bill introduced by Representative Nc
Nary, Of Massachusetts, yesterday, di-
reefs that, in the fiscal year 1891. every
civil, military, or naval officer or employee
of the United States shall be paid . per
cent of his total compensation as now
authorized by law in addition thereto, and
that hereafter the whole sum thus re-
ceived for the year 1907 shall constitute
his or her annual compensation.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Pensions for War Prisoners.

William McElroy. editor of the National
Tribune, and representing the National
Association Of ex-Prisoners of War, ad-
dressed the Senate Committee on Pensions
yesterday in favor OF the bill granting
special pensions TO soldiers and sailors
who had been confined in Confederate
prisons.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Federal work ON Erie Canal.

Gen. Mackenzie has referred TO Congress
the question whether the general govern
ment shall make the necessary improve
ments to connect the new Erie barge
canal with the Hudson. The work will
call for $i,124,000. New York will have to
do this work, IL the general government
does not take il up.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Carlisle school to continue

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
has decided to continue the appropriations
for the support OF the Carlisle Indian
School for another year. thus postponing
the abolition OF this establishment until
1909.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
SENATE MAJORITY
NOT YET IN UNISON
Intent of Compromise ReSO-
ton Disputed.
SAY ROOSEVELT WINS
Friends Declare He Has De-
feated RecalcitrantS.
SAY ROOSEVELT WINS

FOraker's Construction of ResOIu-
Question of Authority, However.
BIacISburn'S Hasty AcqUiescence
Criticised by some DemOcrats-May
Oncr-AnOther Substitute.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

Clean AdvcrtisinE-The Washing
ington Herald does not exploit
fakirs. Merchants who patTonize
this newspaper viii find themselves
in good company. Its advertising
columns are kept clean.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

The President sent to the Senate yes
terday the nomination Of SeweH NJ. Moore,
TO be postmaster at Cambridge Ma
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
GAS HEARING SOON
Matter to Be Taken Up by
House Committee.
OPPOSITION IN THE SENATE

90 Explain the Cost of
Manufacturing Gas I'm Various
CitIes-QueStion as to Wisdom of
Three-yenr Contract for Street
Lamps-TO Fully Discuss Subject.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
DO CTRE a CoIn IN ~, -

10 mr. - NOArD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money if it fails to cure. B. ".
GROVES signature Is on each box Sc
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
CHURCH NOTICES.
NONSECTARIAN.

GOSPEL MISSION. $50 Pa. ave. Evangelist Bats
man, a man Of great power with God and love
sor souls, viii speak tonight and every night until
Monday. Jan. 3. al welcome. Good Dnssa
ialsH2
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
BcIIigercnts shake Hands.

Then Mr.. Carmack went TO the adjoin-
ing desk, at which Mr.. Tillman sat, and
the two shook hands with evident cor
diality, and talked in undertones for a
moment or two.
Mr.. Patterson, of Colorado. went up to
Mr.. Tillman and also shook hands. Then
other Democratic Senators crowded
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Nothing to Tnke Back.

He may rave, the newspapers may
howl, but men who We're reared by virtu-
Gus mothers, and who revere womanly
purity as the most priceless Jewel Of
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

While delivering himself of this de-
nunciation, Mr.. Carmack stood directly
behind Mr. Tillman, who sat in his char
acteristic attitude, low down in his chair.
As the Tennessee Senator concluded. the
South CaroIinian sprang up and faced
him, and the people in the galleries crared
forward with obvious expectations OF
more startling developments. Mr.. Till
man, without addressing the chair. said
something about an explanation. The
Vice President asked if the Senator from
Colorado yielded to the Senator from
South Carolina.
I must decline to yield" said Mr.. Tel
Ter, who still had the floor. Mr.. Tillman
said something which was not audible in
the galleries, but the Senator from Colo
RADIO was obduTate. Il decline to Yield. 80
he repeated, and I move that the Senate
doors now be closed"
The motion was seconded, put and car
ried, and very disappointed loj Of spec
tators arose in the galleries and moved
toward the doors. The galleries had been
crowded to their capacity throughout the
whole of the afternoon. and almost all
the available space on the floor of the
Senate was occupied by members of the
House, secretaries TO Senator's and other
privileged persons, so that some minutes
were consumed in getting the doors
closed and commencing the executive ses-
sion.
It was about 4:30 when Mr. Teller made
his motion, and it was exactly o'clock
when the bells rang and the doors were
Teopened.
Once behind closed doors almost every
Senator felt impelIed to say d word con-
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
MOTHER OF THAW WEEPS
ON THE WITNESS STAND

ton. y. Y. was again called to the
stand and Jerome began to ply him
with questions regarding Thaw's VIII
and codicil.
Did Not Indicate IntONicatiOn.
Wagner was asked by Jerome if lie
could say from a description of the
killing of White if Thaw was insane
or simply intoxicated Alienist replied
there was nothing whatever to indi-
cate intoxication, but much to indicate
insanity.
Insane When lie Married.
Wagner said he believed Thaw s
mind was clouded when he signed the
will. and also when he married. Thaw
might have understood what he was
doing. but did not appreciate as a sane
man would. Witness said il was posi-
BILE Thaw's mind was clear a certain
periods between 1903 and 1905.
Jerome finally concluded his cross
examination OF Wagner at 1913.
Mrs. Thaw disappointed.
New York. March G-Harry +
Thaw's mother Mrs. William Thaw
spent almost the entire day yesterday
in an anteroom of Judge Fitzgerald
court waiting to contribute her quotg
To the defense Of her son, but wheT
court adjourned District Attorney Jc
rome was still shaking the barren tree
of expert testimony. and the aged W.
mans ordeal was deferred another day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
BOSS RUFF DEFIES
COURT AT FRISCO
Bail of $4,000 Declared Forfeitea
When He Refuses to Appear
for Trial.

San Francisco. March G-Boss Abe
Ruef. indicted on charges of grating.
is technically a fugitive from justice
lis bond of $4,000 has been declared
forfeited and an attachment for his ar
rest has been issued by Superior Judge
Dunno
These moves were taken yesterday
because Of Buef's nonappearance TO
stand trial on charges of eXtortinS
money from French restaurant keep
ers The boss failed to come into court
because of a decision by Judge Heb
bard of another division of the super
ior court that Ruef's Indictment was
faulty. But Judge Dunno proceeded
on the theory that Judge Hebbard's
proceedings were irregular
The case of the people against Ruef
was called Immediately upon the con-
vening Of court yesterday. Three times
the bailiff cried the name of Abraham
Ruef. When no reply was made the
court ordered a bench warrant issued
for the boss.
W ice lIiC court lOOh ii IGCtSS "
permit the sheriff to find Ruef. Then
when the sheriff reported he could not
locate the boss, Judge Dunno ordered
an adjournment until today, with the
understanding that if the sheriff is un-
able to bring Ruef into court assist
ance will be sought from the county.
Assistant District Attorney Heney
wanted the judge TO appoint Detective
Burns specially TO apprehend Ruef
Heney guaranteed Burns Sould pro
duce the politician in half an hour
But Judge Dunno refused.
| 1t is not believed Ruef has skipped
out or even in hiding. 1t is reported
that he has simply given orders to tbs
sheriff to overlook him until he shall
have found some new process to evadC
trial and discovered a judge who vii
act in his interest.
Ruef may seek again a writ of ha
beas corpus or he may attempt to Sc
cure a writ of prohibition to prevent
Judge Dunno from proceeding with
the trial Another report is that Rue
is in telegraphic communication will
the supreme court in Washington tt
get relief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
BURTON RELEASED MARCH 22
Former Senator's Six Months Term is
Shortened sc Days.

Abilene. Kan, March 6.-Former Sen
atOr Joseph r. Burton of Kansas will
be released on March - from the IRON
ton. Mo, Jail, where he is serving 4
six months sentence for practicing be
fore the postollice department as attOr-
ney for an alleged get-rich-quick com
pany of St Louis. According to let
ter received mere from the ex-senator.
his six months term is shortened 50
days for good behavior. Burton says
he and his wife. who has been living
in Tonton since last fall. will return
directly to their home at Abilene
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
TAX PUT ON ALL BACHELORS
Peterboro, Ont, Alderman Outlines
Graduated Scale.

Pe;erborO. Ont. March 6.-Alderman
Tovey, chairman of the finance COM
mittee. has submitted to the city coun-
Gil proposition to tax bachelors, ow-
ing to the alarming increase in the
city debenture debt He suggested the
following schedule: Between 90 anu
80 years of age the proposed tax will
be s. a month. From 80 to 80 the tax
will be $40 month, decreasing to 81
again when the man has reached 40
At 80 the tax is set at $40 a year, and
after he has passed GO years the bach
elOr will be exempt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
SHIP is DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze at Sea Causes Loss of S5oO,00o
on Steamer VandaIii.

New York, March 6.-Damage from
fire at sea amounting fully to a quarter
of million dollars is reported by the
German steamer Nandalii, which ar
rived here today from China. The fire
started in the hold Feb %. and was
subdued only after the hold was COM
pletely flooded with water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
WOULD SUPPLANT
NEGRO In SOUTH
Louisiana Proposes to Secure Foreign
White Labor for Cultivation of
Plantations.

Baton Rouge La, March Ga plan
which contemplates supplanting the
negro plantation laborers of Louisiana
with state imported white immigrants
from Europe was announced today by
Sta,e Commissioner of immigration and
Agriculture Schuler. The plan is the
outgTowth of both the immigration sta.
tiOn authorized for New Orleans by
congress last week, and of the fact
that labor is scarce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
ELECT SUCCESSOR AT ONCE
Governor Davidson's Advice to Legisla-
ture When Resignation is Read.

Madison, Wis, March 6.-GovernOr
Davidson today transmitted to the leg
islature the resignation of Senator
Spooner and suggested that the cleo
ton of his successor proceed at once.
The assembly, by a standing vote,
adopted resolutions of tribute to
Sn0nnpr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
WAVES FROM SALTON
SEA WASH TRACKS

FL Paso, Texas. March G.-Another
storm has broken over Salton sea and
the Southern Pacific tracks are report
ed under water and the waves wash
ing against passing trains. Trains are
from to "a hours late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
SHAW TAKES UP DUTIES
Former Secretary of Treasury Will
Live at Fifth Avenue Hotel.

New York, March G.-LeSiie NJ
Shaw. whose resignation as secre.ar
of the treasury went into effect Mon
day, took up yesterday his duties as
president of the Carnegie Trust COM
pany. He spent most of the day re-
Iceiving those who called to wish him
well in the new undertaking. The pur-
pose of Shaw is TO reside for a time at
the Fifth Avenue hotel. where he will
be Joined by his family a week hence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
SIX TO HANG ON APRIL 18
Missouri Supreme Court Affrms Judq-
ments of Lower Tribunals.

Jefferson City, Mo, March G. The
supreme court has sentenced six men
convicted of murder to be hanged on
April Is, as follows: Martin Pauls-
grove, in Andrew county; Thomas Clay
in Boone county; John and Ameleck
Brooks, in Iron county; John NJ. Cra-
no, in Kansas City; David Long. in
Pemiscot county. The supreme court
affirmed the judgment of the lower
court in each case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
PENALTY FOR COUNCIL MAN
Pittsburg Official Sentenced for Rent
ing immoral Resorts.

Pittsburg. March 6-Select Council
man Max Friedman. who was convict
ed some time ago of renting houses in
the TenderlOin for immoral purposes,
was sentenced to pay fine of $500 and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
STATE SENATE. SURPRISED
WITH RAIL CURBINC BILL

serve one day in the county Jail. Judge
koOZer in imposing sentence declared
that society seemed TO close its eyes
10 the existence of such resorts, and
that as some one must rent houses to
the keepers he would make the SEN
tence light Friedman paid the fine.
Then he registered at the Jail, which is
all that is necessary on a one-day sen
tence of this kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06

est in these two companies. The story
could not be verified. but despite this,
quotations on Reading marched stead
lily upward as the rumor spread. reach.
ing 125. clear gain of nearly Il points
from the low point of the day.
Nearly all stocks followed Reading
toward the top. Later Reading declin
ed to 122.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
Compels Cheaper Lights.

Sterling. H., March G.-The city
council passed an ordinance compelling
the Sterling Electric Light company to
reduce the price of electricity for street
lighting - per cent, which was accept
ed yesterday by the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
HARGIS TRIAL GOES
TO ANOTHER COUNTY

Jackson, KY, March G.-Judge Carnes
entered orders today directing the
cases of James Hargis and others
charged with the murder of DR.. Cox be
transferred to Elliott county Carnes
will leave for home this afternoon and
the militia will go with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
IN THEIR NEW OFFICES
Cabinet Members Meet After Changes
Other Appointments in Effect.

Washington. March G.-Postmast"r
general Myers, Secretary of the Ia
terror Garfield. and Secretary OF the
Treasury COrtelyou. attended the cab
met meeting yesterday for the frs
time in their respective capacities.
Herbert Knox Smith. deputy commits
siOner of the bureau of corporations.
was yesterday sworn in as commits
sioner OF that office succeeding Jam2s
Garfield. Judge Richard A. Ballinger
of Washington succeeded Governor
William A. Richards of Wyoming as
commissioner of the general land Of
fec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
NEW HEAD IN PORTO RICO
Regis Henri Post of Bayport, L. l.. Sc
lected by Roosevelt.

Washington. March G.-Regis Henri
Post of Bayport, l.. l.. and former
assemblyman for that district. has been
selected by the president as governor
of the island of Porto Rico to succeed
Governor Beekman Winthrop, who is
to become an assistant secretary of
the treasury. Mr.. Post is now secre
IS years old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
CALLED TO NEW CHAIR
AT STATE UNIVERSITY
Professor Reuben Post HaIIeck of Lod-
isviI'e Asked to Teach Sec
ondary Education.

Louisville, KY. March G.-Professor
Reuben Post Halleck. principal of the
Louisville male high school. has been
asked by President Jones to accept the
chair of secondary education to be es-
tablished by the University of Illinois.
The purpose of the new chair is 20
train school teachers for their profess
sion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
RUM0R HARTMAN BUYS READING
SENDS THE ROADS STOCK SOARING

New York. March G-An unverified
report that heavy holdings of Reading
and New Jersey Central stocks had
passed under Hartman control, which
gained wide circulation today. resulted
in sharp upward turn in Reading this
afternoon. According to the report, the
big block of stock which changed
hands represented II. c. Frick's inter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
Argue Over Evidence.

Chicago. March G.-Arguments be
tween attorneys regarding the admls.
stability of evidence took mp much time
at the opening of the trial of the
Standard Oil company in the federal
court today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
Adds to Forest Reserve.

Washington. March c. Seventasn
million acres of forest lands have been
added 10 the forest reserves of the
United States by proclamations issued
by President Roosevelt Thirty-two
forest reservations are created or in
creased in area by these proclama-
tions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
EDITOR USES A GUN
Iowa Newspaper Man Shoots
His ASSaiIant in Self
Defense.
SuRRENDERST0 THE SHERIFF
Exceptions Were Taken to His Com
ments on Rough House at Sat
urday Night Dance.

Missouri Valley. Iowa. March C.
Editor \. II. Sniff of the Harrison
County News met threats with a revo-
yer las, evening. and his victim, Mart
Brundige. now lies at his home with 4
dangerous wound in the neck. SniI
took the first train for Logan and sur
rendered 10 the sheriff.
The shooting grew out of an affTay
at a dance last Saturday nigh. when
Ear, Fouls. armed with knife, Il billy
and revolver. started IA rough house. -
When the smoke cleared away FOuts
lay on the floor with two deep gashes
in his neck and another across his face.
FOuts is lying AT the point of death at
the home of Tom Marshall, near the
house where the fight occurred.
Brcihcr-iu-La,v Takes 81 Hand.
, Yesterday afternoon Mart BrUndige
a brOther-inlaw of FOuts. called at the
editors Office and declared his inten
| ton of licking the editor because OF
the comments on the affray of Saturday
night in the columns of Shifts paper
Mr.. Sniff happened to be out. and Brun
dige left. vowing he would thrash him
the first time he saw him.
Half an hour later Brundige met
Sniff on the street and started to fol
low the editor back to his office. AS
Sniff entered The building and started
up the stairs ne turned and ordered
Brundige TO follow him no further
Brundige paid no attention, however
and Sniff then pulled his revolver anC
fired. The bullet entered the from
part of the neck and was taken out a
the back of the neck. The wounded
man was taken to a physicians office
and later to his home, where he lie!
in a critical condition.
Editor Gives Himself Up.
People were just leaving their places
of business for home when the sho
startled them and a large crowd sool
gathered. Before the crowd had learn
ed the causes of the shooting Sniff ha,
backed away from the scene. He wen
at once to the depot and took a trail
for Logan, where he surrendered L
the sheriff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
HERETOCETMONEY
Commander Booth of Salvation
Army Wishes to See Rookie
feIIer and Carnegie.
SCOUTS AT IDEA OF "TAINT'
No Worse Than Cash of Marquis o.
Queensberry Which He Once
Accepted.

New York, March G.-General WI
liam Booth. commander of the Saliva
tion Army. arrived here yesterday On
the liner Minneapolis. He was met 1t
the pier by a delegation from the or
ganization and driven directly 10 the
headquarters in Fourteenth street.
There has been some mystery about
the mission OF General Booth to Amer
ica on his way to Japan. bgt the mys-
terry was explained when he announced
that he was anxious to see Andrew
Carnegie and John ID. Rockefeller. He
will not have his wish i'll the latter
case for the reason that Mr.. Rookie
feller mas left his Lakewood home for
Augusta. Ga. on account of the IL
ness of his daughter. Mrs. Mccormick
Funds for University.
My mission in New York is to raise
/ from l,000. 900 to $4,000 900" said .Gea
! eral Booth. 4 am seeking TO get this
large fund for the purpose of establish
ing what will in the end be called the
| University of Humanity | would take
| tainted money. as you call ii. from
John d. Rockefeller or anybody else.
This proposed humanitarian institu
tiOn is TO have headquarters here an /
i'll London. II will be for the pcrma
nent uplifting of humanity. Its mis-
sion viii be the saving Of men every
where from vice. crime and all the oth
er evils attendant upon poverty.
Il would like to see Mr.. Carnegie
said the general. Il think his philan
thropy. generous as it is. is not always
aimed quite in the right direction
Not Afraid of faint.
Would you accept money from Mr.
Rockefeller" General Booth wa.
asked ''or do you look upon his none,
as tainted?"
"Why of course I would take it if i
came my way" he replied 1t will y
just as good as anybody else's money
so far as / can see Some years ag,
met the Marquis of Queensberry. VIII;
made the prize ring rules. and he gaze
me $500. Then we had prayer togcIh
;. er. He had just lost his wife. as | hat
mine. and we had Il common bond 0
sympathy. Some people saw this an.
came to me ana said: Are you goiu.
to take that dirty money of that Ma;
Quis of QHeensberry? Certainly
am I said. and they denounced nj
fright away.
To Cleanse Id With Tears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-06
BIDS FOR A BRIBE
Edwin S. Tate Offers to With
hold Confession at Peo-
ria for 100000.
WILL WAIVE IMMUNITY
If Money is Raised by Dougherty's
Friends It Will Be All Off With
Prosecution.

Peoria, March G.-There is a new an
gle in the mraveling of the mystery of
who paid for the theft of the forged
script from the library safe on Jan. /
and which was supposed to have been
engineered by y. c. Dougherty, nov
in Joliet. and friends in this city. Ed
win S. Tate, vino was brought here
three days ago from Chicago, and wnC
has admitted knowing of the job. said
yesterday that if Dougherty and hi
friends would give him $G0.000 he
would stand trial for his offenses ii
Chicago and refuse to reveal tbs
DOugheTty mystery.
Chief of Police Wilson believes this
only bluff. and that Tate will come
forth with the full story. duplicating
prominent Peorians. when taken 0e
fore the grand Jury