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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
FEioNs INSANITY.
Police So Describe Actions OF Webster
Guerin's Murderess.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.--The life Of Mrs.
Michael Mcdonald, who Is in the Coun-
ty jail, feignlng insanity, the Police
say, will be traced step by step by de-
tectiyes today from the time she first
attracted the attention of Mcdonald
UP to last Thursday when she killed
the man she had loved for years, Web
ster s. Guerin, an artist.
New evidence bearing on the trag-
cdy has been obtained by Assistant
chief Of Police Schuttler. There are
many points In his opinion which will
go far toward setting aside the theory
that the woman was blackmailed
by the man she killed.
AS chorus girl. as wife Of Sam
uel Barkley. saloonkeeper, and
az the wife Of Mcdonald, the police
win trace her career. Every attempt
will be made to bring her to trial and
to block the insanity defense her at
torneys are insisting upon.
Reports Of marked improvement In
Mrs. McDonald's condition came from
tbs county jail hospital to which she
was removed on Saturday. For the
first time since the shooting she was
quiet.
she slept and ate and showed signs
OF hysterla only when visited in the
afternoon by her husband. All EVIL
iences OF insanity disappeared when
she was left alone with the woman
appointed to care for her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
TO DEVELOP PERSONALITY.

PARIS, Feb. 25.-Sarah Bernharit,
the famous actress, in speaking of her
appointment as professor of dramatic
art at the conservatoire said:
Il shall travel less, of course. Not
that l am worn out, but because no
other countries tempt me. Paris holds
me. For this past season I have had
the pleasure of playing only poetic dra-
mas. I have scored the highest In art
and I must continue In the bsat
j. Henceforth will live for art only.
"The Professor ship is gratifying to
me. My theory Of teaching is simple.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
LARGE FLYING MACHINE.
Constructed in California to Carry
Fifteen People
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-The

Examiner says
A new flying machine arranged. to
carry 15 persons is now ready, at
Pleasanton to start on its individual
voyage. This machine measures 225
feet In length and has diameter OF
40 feet. The frame of the structure
is built OF $4,000 feet of aluminium
made In sections, The six propellers
are movable and adjustable ana the
blades are reversible, The engines To-
Gated within the ship drive the pro-
pellers, which are feet In diameter
and have "a inch blades.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
Officials Are Sweating Sus.
pected Employees Of In
stitution.
TOOKTWO HUNDREDTHOUSAND
United States Sub Treasury al Chi.
cage Looted BY Clever Thelvos---ko
Sign OF How tho Money Wss Taken.
Suspect Weakens.

CHICAGO. FNb, 26.--The Tribune
today says the United States sub-treas-
ury AT Chicago has been robbed OF bo-
tween ti75.ooo and 100000. The rob-
bory occurred noma time last week
and there Ia no clue TO tho robbers.
CHICAGO. Feb. s5.--Tne Tribune
today says: One of the largest II not
the largest--thefts from the United
statos treasury has been unearthed in
Chicago,
Somewhere between $4,000 and
5000, 900 was stolen from the local sub
treasury last week. The money has
diSappeaed aa completely ms II II had
vanished from the Garth.
The authorities here and in WASH
ington have been working night and
day on the robbery since II was dis
covered.
Chief Wllklc OF the United States
Ecret service hus been keeping Inform
cd by telephone and telegraph OF ev-
cry development. and. according TO
telegrp phic advices. he will leave
washington today to take personal
charge OF the investigation.
Secretary Shaw OF the Treasury De-
partment, was told OF the big theft
when in Chicago last week and was
In conference with Sub treasurer WILL
liam Boldenwck and Secret Service
officials, The money was stolen either
n week ago Saturday. the next day or
last Monday. The chances are II was
distracted on Monday, The loss was
discovered Tuesday.
All the money taken was In large bills
bills OF the denomination of $1,000, S5,-
600 and 10000.
Just what discovered the loss the
sub treasury officials would not ad-
nit last night. Neither would they
tell from what department the money
was taken, nor how tho loss was dis
covered. At first 1t was believed that
there must be some error in the book
keeping. II was thought to be impos-
sIble that such large sum OF money
could have been abstracted in the face
of all the safeguards thrown around
Uncle Sans strongbox.
The ledger men involved strenuous
ly denied any error and an investiga-
tion showed there was no possible
clerical mistake to account for the
disappearance Of the cash.
This brought the inevitable conclu-
sion that the robbery was the only ex-
PLANTATION. Just as certain was the de-
duction that the thieves were employ
es OF the sub-treasury and were at
that moment pursuing their daily tasks
Every one who could have had any
thing to do with the case was called
into Treasurer Boldenwick's office and
put through an exhaustive examination
and n still more rigid cross examina-
ton. Captain Porter of the Secretary
servioa also assisted at the inquisi-
ton.
They stood the ordeal, every one OF
them. All denied any knowledge OF
the theft and protested their innocence
with unahimity. The chances were
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
Explains Former Damaging Evil
dence on Several
Points.
HUMMEL WILL TAKE STAND
Mrs. Thaw Denies Knowing Or. Flint
and Thaw Calls Him a Liar--Pro-
eeedinss Dragged to Considerable
Extent.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.--Except for
one brief moment Mrs. Evelyn Thaw
had decidedly easy day today during
continuation OF her cross examination
by District Attorney Jerome. When
adjournment was taken the prosecu-
tor announced that ne hnd practically
concluded with the witness. Mrs.
Thaw will be excused tomorrow morn
ing to permit Abraham Hummel to
Identify n Photographic copy OF the
affidavit Evelyn Nesbit Is alleged to
have signed and which charges Thaw
with many cruelties during their 1908
trip to Europe. District Attorney got
the contents OF the affadavit before
the Jury this afternoon by reading cer-
tain OF It's statements in the form OF
questions and asked Mrs. Thaw Is she
told such things TO Hummel.
In each instance she declared that
she had not. She also denied ever
having signed such affadavits admit
ting she had however signed some pap
ers for White In Madison Square Gar
den Tower, the nature Of which she
was not aware. During the morning
session Jerome played his strongest
card Of the day. Mrs. Thaw having
denied positively that she had ever
been to see DR.. Carlton Flint with Jack
Barrymore, Jerome had DR.. Flint call
ed. When confronted with DR.. Flint
Mrs. Thaw after hesitating a moment
stated positively that she had never
seen the man before,
Thaw was intensely interested and
when the incident was over he turned
to the newspaper men sitting near him
anr whispered: THAT man made mis-
take In coming here. He stood there
n llar Do you catch the point?-a
liar"
Instead of further hurting her hus-
bands cause, Mrs Thaw today made
two decided gains. She testified Thurs
day that she had been given letter
OF credit by White and when she made
the tour Of Europe that she had given
1t to Tnaw. She explained today that
Thaw had taken the letter Of credit
from, her telling her that she should not
touch the "poisonous" money and that
Thaw would provide them with funds,
The second point was concerning the
cablegram which Tnaw Is said to have
sent White to use his influence In
keeping Mrs. Nesbit from raising a
row" and interfering with Evelyn con-
tinuing in company with Thaw. Jer-
ONE took the question up again today
but his question ELECTED the informa-
ton that his letters did not concern
Mrs. Thaw at all but related to a man,
n secretary of the American Embassy
in London, whom Mrs. Thaw said
had "Sneaked up to Mammals bedroom
and insulted her."
she said the man had also insulted
her and Thaw went In search of nim
and failed to find him. The proceed
ings today dragged a great deal and
1t was evident lond before he announ-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
.. =. OREGON. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY &c. 1907.

ced that Jerome would noon be at the
end VI his examination
The proceedings tomorrow with
Hummel on the stand should be more
interesting. The defense on cross ex-
animation will attempt TO discredit the
witness, who Ia under indictment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-26
PHILIPPINE CYCLONE.

MADRID, Feb. 25.---A telegram from
Manila announces that the southern
Philippines have been ravaged by q
cyclone, that 200 people were killed,
and thousands rendered homeless.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
ESTABLISH BRANCH Of
BANK At VICTORIA.
Prince misunderstanding CouG-
ty Institution Is Ex-
panding.
rspecial to Tho Tlmes-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
MEHERR1N, VA. May 25.-The
branch of the Prince Edward-Lunen-
burg County Bank was thrown open
at Victoria on Wednesday last, with
Mr.. B. E. Williams in charge as
cashier The home bank, which is To-
Gated In this place, has only been do
ing business eighteen months all told.
on capital stock OF $500. and at
the end OF the first years business the
deposits Of this institution had stead
lily grown to the amount OF $4,000, ana
at tho annuel meeting Dividend of
ten per cent. was declared. payable
semi annually, while equally as much
was carried to the surplus of this
bank. Many improvements for the ac-
commodation of the various customers
have been installed here since the
doors Were thrown open.
A room has been provided in the
building where business meetings are
held. and Its various patrons are invited
to make it their headquarters while
here on business or pleasure
The new branch which was opened
up at Victoria is situated right in
the heart OF the town, and from what
can be gathered has n bright future.
The equipment of this branch when
completed will be strictly up-todate
In every respect, and will be in charge
of a good. competent Young man, who
will push for business. 1t is at this
point that the shops OK the Underwater
Railroad Will be located. and this will
also be the centre of great lumber
industry: branch roads will be built
from this point out In various direc-
lions through the county, and this will
mean that many thousands of dollars
will be turned loose in this new town
outside of the railroad interest. While
this bank has only been opened few
days. the deposits are steadily COM
ing in, and the business men in and
around the new town are taking adj
vantage OF this new convenience and
placing their money with the new
institution.
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TO ENTERTAIN
CINCINNATI MEN
Business Organizations of That
City to Visit This
City.

Arrangements have been made for
the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
to entertain the business organizations
Of Cincinnati on the ,latter's trip to
the Jamestown Exposition. The ex-
cursionists will arrive In Richmond
on the evening of June 14th, and will
be here until l O'Clock the next day.
The excursionists will be made up of
the membership of the Industrial Blu
reau. the Business Mems Club. the
Chamber of Commerce, the Manufac-
turers' Club, comprising merchants,
manufacturers and commercial men
generally. and their wives and daugh-
ters.
While in Richmond an informal re-
ception will be held in the Jefferson
Hotel, where the businel> organiza-
tons of the two cities may. meet to-
gether and exchange greetings, and,
Incidentally, learn much from each
other that will be of mutual good.
Moyar Mccarthy will take part IN re-
ceiving the visitors, and he will prob
ably make short address.
The entertainment of the Cincinnati
business men Will be in the hands of
the Chamber OF Commery, and tbs
business mems organizations in this
city. Mr.. F. y. Meanley. division
freight agent of the Norfolk and West
ern, by which road the party will
travel, Is making the arrangements
for the reception of the clty's guests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
CHEMISTS NEED
NEARLY WEEK MORE
Will Take Until Saturday Proba-
bly, Before They Report on
Rowland Case.
WILL DISCUSS IMMIGRATION
State Board OF Education Viii
Hold Scii1i-Annual Session
First Week iii June.

RALEIGH, n. c., May 25.--1nforna-
ton comes to-day from Professor w. a.
Withers, chemist, that the work of an
alyzing the stomachs of the little son
of DIR. d. s. Rowland and of Engineer
C. r. Strange Will not be completed
for a week yet at least, and the cases
against both DR.. Rowland and Mrs.
Rowland for poisoning must await the
determination of the question of the
presence of poison in the stomachs.
Mrs. Rowland, who is out on $1,000
cash bond, charged with being access
sorry before the fact in the poisoning
of her former husband. Strange. is
still at Henderson, to be near her nus
band, DIR. Rowland, who is in Hender-
son Jail.
The state Board of Agriculture will
meet in semi-annual session hero the
first week in June, and Commissioner
of Agriculture S. J.. Patterson has ar
rived, after an absence of several
weeks. seeking Improvement in his
health, to perfect the preliminary ar
engagements for the meeting. He says
that the most important feature of
new business will be the formulation
of ways and means for directing tho
immigration interests of the State, I'M
der the new immigration act by the
last Legislature. which provides that
$4,000 from the Agricultural Depart
ment funds, and $4,000 from the State
Treasury, shall he expended, under the
direction of the Board of Agriculture,
In attracting desirable immigrants to
this State. The formulation of the
system under which this work shall
be done is left entirely with the board
Mr. Patterson's health does not i'm
prove anything like as rapidly as he
would like. In fact, except for tho
gaining of q few pounds in flesh. there
has been no Improvement in some time.
The trouble for which he has been
treated at Johns Hopkins and else
where has not improved.
a young white man. Will Tew. was
brought to the State Hospital for the
Insane here last night by Messrs. Nc
Fail and Maxwell from Sampson
county.
Governor Glenn this morning issued
commission to f. V. Zoeller. of Tar
boro. to succeed himself as a member
of the State Board of Pharmacy, the
commission being for five years.
a requisition is issued by Governor
Glenn on the Governor of Pennsvlvania
Tor Frank Brawton. who was serving
-FOUR years in Buncombe county for
larceny. and escaped after serving six |
months He is in Jail at Pittsburg. Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
ROOSEVELT TALKS
ABOUT child LABOR.
Connends Effort of Commission
Investigating the
Menace.
ELLISON sMYTH PRESIDENT
Suggestion OF National Civic
Federation Being Carried
Out.

WASHINGTON, May Ga commits
sion appointed at tile suggestion of the
National Civic Federation, to inquire
into the extent and menace of child
labor, held its first meeting here to-
day for tho purpose of organizing for
work Ellison A. Smyth, of Pelzer,
S. c.. president of the Southern Cotton
Manufacturers Association. was elect
ed chairman; Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker.
of Denver. Col, president of the Gen
eral Federation of Women's Clubs.
vice president, ana William b. Wilson,
Congressman elect from pennsylvania
and secretary to the United Mine
Workers Association. secretary. An
executive committee, composed OF D. A!
Tompkins, Charlotte, N. O.. Samuel
Mr.. Smyth. Mr.. Wilson, Prof. J. W.
jerks, of Cornell University, and Ralph
NJ. Easlcy. was named to outline the
plan and scope of the work and to en-
large the commission.
The commission, which is composed
of seven delegates, each from the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers.
American Federation of Labor, the
General Federation OF Women's Clubs
and the National Civic Federation. Wis
tied President Roosevelt at the White
House. He made brief address. COM
mending tho purposes of the organiza-
ton.
At the afternoon session an address
was delivered by Commissioner Neiil
of the Bureau of Labor. in which he
tion of the Secretary of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. He
asked the cooperation OF the commits
sion, and his invitation was accepted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
MRS. CELIA KA5s
HIGHLY H0NORED
Degree Of Chivalry Conferred
Upon Her and Jeweled Deco
ration Presented.

Mrs. Celia Kass, of this city, visited
on May 14th, 18th and 10th the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah
Assembly of Virginia, while in session
at Norfolk. She made addresses be-
fore these bodies, which We're most
literally and heartily applauded. On
account of her constant and most val
liable services to the order during her
term as president of the Rcbellah AS
sembly, on May 10Th the militant or
gHnization of the order, Canton, No. 2,
OF Stnunton, Mr. FL. II. Harlow COM
manding. conferred on her the honor
able degree Of chivalry. After the
degree was conferred, Past Grand Mas
ter G. w. Morris presented to her, in
behalf of Friendship Rebelkah Lodge,
No. IL. with the most eloquent and
touching words. a beautiful jcwelcd
decoration of chHalry. 1t was a scene
which will be forever remembered by
all present.
Mrs. Sass is the first lady in this
state who ever received this high
honor in the presence of the members
of the Grand Lodge and RebelSah AS
scmbly, as we'll as the delegates from
lodges of all parts of this State.
Friendship Rebekur Lodge, No. II, gave
on tho evening OF May cath a grand
reception in her honor which was
largely attended, Addresses were made
by Messrs Hin Montague, NJ. b. Ramos,
Charles Pohlig sam Parrish and others.
Mrs, lSass, being called on, responded
lin touching words, An orchestra
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remains were inferred In the
East End Cemetery here to-day.
nEpoRr ON EDUCATION.
virginia ClnSsis Dcvotc- Third Day to
This Subjcct-NInssnnuttc Loan.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA, May 25.--The
third days session of tn. Virginia
Chassis Of the Reforned Church was
opened with devotional services. ccl
Quoted by Rev. N. II. Skyles, OF Wood
stock. The committee of education,
Rev ]. A. Hoffheins, chairman. made
It's report and a loan of $4,000 to Mas
sanutten Academy, Woodstock, was
authorized. Interest centred in the
election of delegates to the general
synod Row. J. a. Hoffheins. Martins
burg; Rev. r. ]. Hacker. of Roanoke;
We're selected.
Preparatory services wero held this
afternoon and tonight.
Rev. w j. Moore, president OF Beth
any Orphans Home. Whomelsdorf. Pa.
and Rev j. w Miller. of Shepherds
town, addressed the Chassis.
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JUDGE MANN TO srEAK
Will Address Meeting mt Ra!lroad Y
NJ G. A 1O-Dny.

VIII Address Meeting ut taslrOhu 4.
NJ. G. A To-Day.
The meeting for men Sunday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at the Railroad
Y. M. G. A is to be addressed by Judge
VIM. Hodges Mann. Special music will
be rendered by the male quartet of
Seventh Street Christian Church. Hon.
Carlton Mccarthy will preside at this
gathering.
An evening service for both ladies
and gentlemen has been arranged for
at the Leigh Street Baptist Church,
when Judge Mann will also speak.
An evening OF fun and entertain
ment will be given Tuesday, 2Sth, at
SIS. at the Railroad Y. NJ. c. a., when
Professor Robt. Lee Blanton is to give
his popular entertainment Sketches
in Darky Life and Character"
Wherever Professor Rlanton has given
this entertainment it has been highly
spoken of.
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played during the banquet. which was
quite elaborate.
AFTER EDWARD 1fERnELL.
Deputy MARSHALL Arrests Man. Charging
Him with Robblng Linden Post-OHicc.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER, VA. May 25.--Ed-
ward Herrell, of Linden, Va. was ar
rested at his home at that place to-
day by Deputy United States Marshal
j. II. Rogers, of stanton, charged
With robbing the post-ofice at Linden
recently. He was brought to Win
chester tonight and given a hearing
be fore United States Commissioner ~.
j. Tavenner, and In default of bail
was lodged in jail for further hear
Ing June Sd. Some of the stolen funds
are alleged to have been found on Her.
reli's person
Eterrell recently served term in the
Manassas jail for robbery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Cclorcd Youth Receives Injuries From
bursting of Air Hose

tspecial to The Tinies-Dispatch.
TAzEWELL, VA. May 25.-Tom
Bandy, colored eighteen years old,
died here last night from Injuries re-
ceived from the bursting of an air
hose on freight train on Hhi,r he
was stealing ride. The negro was
picked up Mt Burk's Garden si6ing by
train crew. His right arm had been
entirely severed from his body, and he
was brous!t.to his home near here,
where he subsequently, died.
The Main Cot. who killed Jares Ca
briei here yesterday, is still at large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
STORE WALL cRuMBLEs.
Contractors Had Dug Too Close, and
Entire Side Of Big store Falls Away.

[SbeCIaI 10 THO IIlHts-DTEpHtcH.1 :
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. May 25.-The
large brick store owned by Mr.. T. +.
DeJarnette. and occupied by Cage &
Waller, retail groccrs. situated Just
at the head OF Main street. was almost
completely demolished by its left wall.
facing the street. tumbling over be-
tween 3 and 4 o'clock this morning.
Fortunately, no one was hurt The
accident was caused by the digging out
of new Foundation for a large brick
stcre next to this building.
The damage is quite large. the entire
side of the building, which Is two
stories In height and has a depth OF
about 100 feet. being ruined. The store,
upstairs and down, was filled with
staple and fancy groceries and heavy
feed stuff. The stock carried by this
concern amounted to nearly 10000.
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DID NOT CHANGE DATE.
Intcr-Party Primary for Nnnsrmop,,
VIII De Held June 9th.

.IspeclaI 70 The Times Dlspatch
SUFFOLK, VA. May 25.-The Nanse-
mond County Democratic Executive
Committee. at a meeting to-day. re-
affirmed its decision of May i1th-to
hold the inter-party primary on
June 9th.
Since the senatorial primary has
been set for August 10th todav,s meet
Ing. was called for reconsideration.
with a view to having the county pri,
mary the same day, but Colonel Hol-
land, candidate for the Senate. with
drew his opposition to June 9Th. say
ing. in a feeling speech. that If any
sacrifice We're required. he would make
1t himself and acquiescc.
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Loudoun-Fnuaulcr Primary.

LEESBURG, VA, May 25-The Fau-
duier County Committee, Albert Fletch-
or. chairman, at a recent meeting in
Middleburg, selected July Goth as the
date for holding the Democratic pri-
maries for the nomination OF candi-
dates for State Senator from the coun-
ties of Loudoun and Fauquier, can
didate for the House of Delegates and
candidates for all county and district
offices and members of the County
Committee.
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HAD BAD RECORD.
j. w. Wilson, Alleged Criminal, Put
Under $1,000 Bond.

]. w. Wilson, arrested few weeks
ago on the charge Of picking the
rocket OF DR.. w. Il. Bowe. of Massa-
chusetts, appeared In the Police Court
yesterday morning. Evidence against
him was purely circumstantial. but
as 1t had been discovered that his
previous record showed d long I1st of
crimes. Justice Crutchfleld put him
under bond of $1,000 to keep the peace
Tor Twelve months. Unable to get a
fault.
In his evidence. DR.. Bowe stated
that Wilson jostled him Just as tho
train was getting into Elba Station.
and while doing SO q confederate pick
cd his pocket. robbng him of $50
III currency and a number OF valuable
papers. The man who secured the
money escaped.