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The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
BOARD HAS WIDE LATITUDE.
Can Spend Rockefeller Money for
ANY Kind of Aid To Educmfinn.

New York Feb. S.-Telegrams of con-
graduation from men interested in educa-
tion in various parts Of the country
reached the Office of the General Educa-
ton Board. al "a William street. to-day in
large numbers as a result of the $50 0oO. .C00
contribution tc the board the day before
by J. D. Rockefeller
Frederick r. Gates. chairman of the
board talked in d general way of the do
nation and of some of the aims of the
general education board. The gift. he SAYS.
merely specifies that it is TO be applied
TO the specific objects within the corporate
purposes Of the board. This permits the
board 60 aid any institution from kin
dergarten To postgraduate school
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
WANAMAKER's HOME BURNED.
Country Place Almost Destroyed and
Loss IL Near Half Million.

JenkiHtown. Pa. Feb. S-Lyndenhurst
tine country estate Of John Wanamaker
az Jenhntown. was burned this evening
The furnishings. except a few thousand
dollars worth of paintings, We're all dc
str9yed Half dozen fire companies
were powerIess, owing TO the freezing up
Of the winter supply. The loss viii exceed
half a million and may reach million
dollars. 1t is supposed that the FIRE
started from crossed electric wires
Alr. Wauamukrr and his family are in
Philadelphia for the winter and the couu-
try house was in charge OF "a caretaIer.
Many thousands of dollars worth Of
valuahjes were saved. The fire was
spectacular. and attracted thousands
from Je0kiutOwn. Wync0t-OgouJez Alb
iugton. Elklns Park. and Oak Lane
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
DEFENDS OIL KINGS PASTOR.
''Ian MacIarcn'' Declares Rev. DIR.
ALed Is sincere.

New York. Feb. S.-''Aijser8IHe criti-
cisms from anonymous writer's in Eng
lish newspapers have attempted te east
reflections upon Dr. Aked's honesty of
purpose in accepting a call TO the Fifth
Avenue Baptist Church. of this city.
but ! know. and his friends know. that
al the money of the world could not
influence Dr. Aked. He has always
shown complete Indifference TO
money
This high estimate 81 the new pastor
of the leading Baptist church of the
city was expressed to-day by Rev. Dr.
John Watson. the famous author. who
writes under the nom de plume Ian
MaclareH." on his arrival here to-day
on the Baltic.
Some London newspapers had com
mented unfavorably upon Dr. Aked's
], wing his Liverpool congregation for
what thcy termed the milliOnaireS'
church in America. and whose promi-
neHt member is John D. Rockefeller.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
SAW U. s. SOLDIERS SHOOT.
Mai. Penrosr's COurf-mHrtiaI De-
veIops Positive Testimony.

Dallas. Tex. Feb. S-The prosecution in
the Mai Penrose court-marUaL sitting at
Fort sam Houston. elected testimony TO-
day much more positive OF the guilt Of
the negro soldiers in the .sho1ung-up'
of Brownsville
s5ms OF tiEs testimony had BAD color
on it for Maj. Peur05e. This was pdrticu-
larry true of the statement of J.. A. K.
Sauferu. manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Company Office AT Brownsville.
who says that during the shooting he saw
several men in uniform rush from the
direction of the officers quarters
TWO other witnesses testified 10 seeing
five negro soldiers all in uniform. firing
Oh the Miller house and at q policeman.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
BURSTING BOILER KILLS NINE.
Torpedo Boat'S Trip ENDS FntalIy De-
spite Engineers Bravery.

LOrienr Feb H.--WhiIe the new
torpedo boat spod was making a trial
trip to-day "a boiler burst with terri
fc explosion.
The engineer rushed into the stoke
hole and succeeded in closing the steam
valves and starting the ventilators. He
was too late. however Eight men were
killed and another died shortly after
ward The government win reward
the engineer for his bravery.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
SMITHSONIAN LOSES SUIT.
Institution VIII Not Get Part Of
wallace Z. Andrews Estate.

New York. Feb. S.-Through decision
handed down by the appellate division Of
the Supreme Court this morning. the
Smithsonian Institution loses its suit for
"a part Of the estate left by Wallace c.
Andrews
By the provisions of the viii a certain
portion of the money was To so to the in
stiutiOu unless other provisions We're car
ried out. These provisions have been full
filled
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
FRANCE STILL SKEPTICAL.
Government Discredits Alleged De-
cisiOn TO Reject BRAND Circular.

Paris. Feb. E-GoveTnment circles ire
not inclined to credit the reports from
Rome that the Vatican authorities have
decided to reject absolutely Education
Minister Brands circular on the subject
of contracts for the lease of the churches.
II is pointed out that the government
would interpret such rejection as con
elusive proof that the Vatican is not sin
cere In the prOfessed desire to reach an
understanding with France on the ques-
tion of the separation Of church and state.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
ICICLE STOPS TRAIN.
Falls from Cliff and Knocks Tail
Lights Away.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Md. Feb. S.-As Western
Maryland vestibuled passenger train
No. .. which leaves Cumberland for
Elkins at 3.1j p. m. was passing the
bluffs which almost everhang the right
Of way between Douglas and Hend-
1icks. yesterday. one of the large
fcicles which cling to the cliffs at the
point fell. smashing window in the
parIor car. carrying away the tail
lights. and doing other damage
The train was stopped, as it was at
HrsU thought that some one had de-
liberately howled a rock down the
mountain for the purpose of wrecking
the train
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
ACID THR0WER AT WORK.
Fiend Again Begins Attacks ON Girls
iu Baltimore
he Washington Herald.

~TFC0T y TTH Wa"0I0gT0W HfTaII-
Baltimore. Feb. SACK the Vitriol-
Thrower' resumed his activity this morn
ing. when he threw acid on the shoes Of
Daisy Thurston. nine years Old of 595
North Chester street. The child was on
her way to School -. on Washington
street. and did not notice that the acid
had been thrown on her till she arrived at
her destination. She did not see the
thrower Of acid, and the police could.
therefore get no description OF him.
The misCreant has been throwing acid
on small girls al intervals for a year. and
despite all the police can do, he has not
been detected.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
Admiral Mead Quits Navy.

Portsmouth. \. H.. Feb. S.-Bcar Admi-
raj William Whitman Mead. T. :. y. re-
tires to-day by reason of age limitation.
and Che Navy Department will lose the
service of a distinguished officer Rear
Admiral Mead has been the commandan;
Of the Portsmouth Navy Yard since July
1884, He IS a native of Kentucky, entered
the Naval Academy IN 1881, and graduated
lust at the close of the war.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
AMERICA HAS SWEEIgfOOTH.
Average Citizen Consuufes ORe-hnlf
His Own weight 81 Sugar.

His Own weight IN Sugar.
8 The average citizen oesthe United States
consumed one-half hisown weight In SUI
gar in the past yegy
Figures comDiLssf by the Bureau Of Sta
tistiSs of the apartment of Commerce and
Labor snow that the quantity of sugar
brought into the United States in 1906.
plus that produced at home. minus the
quantity exported. amounted in 1895 TO
nearly 6500.00O.O00 pounds. Dividing into
this enormous total the number Of people
in the United States. il Is shown that the
average consumption was IS pounds per
capita The cost was over $30o,ogJ.00o.
One-ffth of this sugar was produced AZ
home. another nth WAS brought from our
own islands. and the remaining three
hfths from foreign countries. More than
uine-tenths of the sugar imported from
foreign countries and all Of that brought
from our own islands was produced from
cane, and less than one-tenth from beets.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
MARLBOROUGH PARTY LEAVES.
Duchess Goes South with Children
and Ter Friends.

London. Feb. S.-The Duchess Of Marl-
borough. her sons. the Marquis of Bland
ford and Lord Tvor Spencer Churchill,
Mr. and Mrs Perry Belmont. and Mr. and
Mrs W X Vanderbilt. jr. left for the
South OF France to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
TROOPS QUIET REBELLION.
Argentine InsurrectiOn Now Be
fieved tO BE Under Control.

london, Feb "A dispatch to the
Financial News from Buenos Ayres
states that the disturbance in san Juan
has been quelled by federal troops. The
public ind0rses the action Of the federal
government in intervening 10 settle the
rebellion.
Judge Gacitua, of the Supreme Court.
has been appointed by the government to
act as arbitrator
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
WEATHER FORECAST,

For the District Of Columbia
and AIaryland-Fair to-day and
tomorrow, with slowly rising
temperature; light, variable
winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
No Choice at Providence.

Providence, Feb S--To-day the
fourth week of ballotins for United
states Senator closed without affecting
the deadlock. Col Goddard leads with
fl votes: Col Colt. 81: Wctmore, 80.
and Utter T. Whole number of votes
cast, 100, necessary for choice, -. Alb
sent and not voting. .; taking one each
frcm Colt and Wetmore.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
LOCAL.

Frisco ENJOYS Come to See President.
Mrs. May Is Found Guilty.
2-CenuaI American War Seems Certain.
70 Panama Middle Grows Worse
l2-Machinlsts Hope 20 Get Raise.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
MRS. THAW SWEARS
WHITEPURSUED HER
Fact That She Was Married
Ignored by Architect.
JER0NE'S TURN NEXT
Prosecutor VIII Begin Cross
examination Monday.

Testimony Not So Sensational as
That Of Day BefOre-District At
tOFney Temporarily Puts stop 20
what He Called Gossip of the
TO-day-HummeI and barrymore.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
Mrs. Thaw Again Takes Stand.
Jersey Judge Killed by Bomb
IDetroit Man Has Thirty-two Wives.
Vanderbilt Private Car in Wreck.
Pope Praises American Catholics.
3-Team OF Horses Fails Sixty Feet
3-News Of Alexandria.
9-DUn's and BradsTcet's Reports.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
CONGRESS.

Senate Attacks Roosevelt
2-Ind.an Bill is Discussed.
2-Brownsville Inquiry Continued.
2-Gas and Transfer Questions Up.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
s1.2s to baltimore and Return

via Pennsylvania Railroad every Saturday
and Sunday. All regular trains except the
Congressional Limited" Tickets good TO
return until Sunday night.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
VIII See President To-day.
CONTINUED on FOURTH PACE.
baltimore and ReturE-Si. -.

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days except Royal Lin
tied. City Offices, 1u7 q st. and 6l9
Pennsylvania ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
SENATORS QUESTION
PRESIDENTS ACTION
Resent Numerous Appoint
ments Of Special Employees.
THOUSANDS IN SERVICE
Leaders on Both Sides Have Dis
cussed Subject for Days.

Texas Statesman Declares Number
Has Increased from 7OO 10 5000
During the Present Administration
Ask for More Hanks-IIarriman
tiOn Aimed at Men of High Rank.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
BONI APPEALS DIVORCE.
French NobIeman to Fight Decree
Recently Granted His Wife.

Pans. Feb. 1t IS stated that Count
Bom de CasteliaHe mas filed an appeal
against The decree Of, divorce lately
Gould.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09

E7IoraI Decorations Tkat Beausify.
Reasonable prices. Blackstone. 1ith < II.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
A. R. SPOFFORD OVERCOME.
Librarian of Congress Stricken with
Paralysis, but Is Recovering.

Ainsw5rth r Spofford. Librarian Of
Congress. was stricken with paralysis at
2:3J O'Clock yesterday afternoon. He was
hurriedly removed 10 his residence, 1921
Massachusetts avenue. and Dr B- l. HaT-
din summoned.
The attack was due 20 the bursting Of
d small blood vessel in the brain and the
paralysis WIS slight. Mr. Spofford was
conscious and resting quietly this morn
ing. DR. Hardin expressed great salts
faction At the condition of the patient,
ana has hopes for his speedy recovery.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09

). II. Small Il sens, Florists,
Washington and New IOi.-
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09
Thc CHARACTER Of the R4n:S in yybicI,

You deposit your funds should be uaques-
toned. Money is safe in banking dept of
Union Trust ca. 1il4 F 81. Interest.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-09

A Ia Carte Lunch Served Daily
at Ecksteins erom l. to ;. l412 n. Y. ave
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25
A GOOD WOMAN GONE.

Mrs. Eliza Hancock died very suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in the north part of town Friday morning about 5:30 o'clock.
 She went to bed the night be fore as well, apparently, as sA" ever was, but aoout the honr stated she awoke some of the family making a peculiar, struggling noise, and expired almost instantly.
 She was a member of the Chris tian church, an estimabIe Christian lady and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was 66 years old and leaves a husband and several children, all of whom are grown.
 The remains were buried Satur- day noon at Mount Zion.
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25

Notice is hereby given that I vii at tend in person tor by deputy in the different townships throughout the county, fer the purpose of collecting the state, county and special taxes for the year 1906, on the days and dates specified below Each taxpayer is re. quested to bring his last years tax re- ceipt. 1 would suggest that as many as can make it convenient. meet me the day l am in their township ay d settle their taxes and thereby avoid the rush that always comes later
 Cushman township, Cushman, Mon- day, January 2S
 Big Bottom township, Newark, Tues day and Wednesday, January 29 and 50
 Magness township, Magness, Thurs day, January 3l
 White River township, Sulphur Rock, Friday, February
 Ruddell township, Court House, Saturday, February }
 And after thai time, in my office in the Conrt House until the 10th day of April, 1907, taxes can be paid without penalt, and after the said 10th day of April, 1907, the law requires a penalty Of p per cent to be imposed for non- ment. W. T. GRAY,
 Collector For Independence County.
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25
WORK OFTHE LAW MAKERS
Brief Sketch of Important Matters
 Before the Legislature.

bGlOlS bhS AOS5 ASAdGuIO.
 House bill No. 1, by Mir. Ross, which fixes the rate for passenger fare on railroads within the state more than 75 miles in length at 2 cents per mile, was passed by the house. Only two votes were cast against the bill.
 A bill was introduced in the house providing for uniformity of text books in the state and car rying an appropriation of S100,000 for the purpose of equipping state printing plant
 William Lambert, who was ap pointed by Governor Davis to fill the vacancy in the Senate caused by the expulsion of Reuben k. Adams as senator from the Ninth district. and who until Monday had occupied a seat in the Senate, pending the report of a committee named to investigate the legality of the appointment, was unseated Monday afternoon by vote of IT to 13.
 Monday was 8 busy day in the
 
 house, a total of AS bills being in- troduced, among the most impor tant of which was one increasing tax levy for Confederate pensions from one to one and a half mills, one to abolish the preparatory de partment of the state university, one to provide for working con- victs on the public roads and one to prohibit the shipping of liquor into prohibition territory.
 A joint resolution providing for the submission to the voters of an amendment to the constitution, providing that property shall be taxed at its face value, granting the state the right tax privileges, and excepting state, church. school, cemetery and property used for charitable purposes, and personal property to the value of $200, was presented by Senator Rowland.
 Hon. $. A. Moore of this county has introduced 6 bill to prohibit dealing in futures.
 One of the largest appropri- ations ever asked of the legislature Is provided for in a bill offered by Senator Thompson, which, in ac- cord with the report of the trus. tees of the University of Arkansas, asks for total of about one- half million dollars for new buildings and for the maintenance of the state university.
 A joint session of the house and sente will be held Monday, the 29th, for the purpose of electing United States senator.
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25

The Journal has special arran- gment with the Memphis News Scimitar by which we are enabled to offer The Journal and the Week ly News Scimitar both one year for one dollar. This offer is good for a few weeks only, but applies to all subscribers, both old and new, the only requirement being that you pay up all arrearages and one year in advance.
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25

See The Journal for job printing
The Newark journal., 1907-01-25
Notice To Tax-Payers

Io be continued.)
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
DRESS GOODS

UKESS GUUUS
The following prices tell the story:
piece Dark Mixture and | piece Grey Repellant
value &c. soc
| piece Of Grey and piece Green Cancels Hair
value 75c ACC
piece Black Zibeine 81. Is value, for soc
piece Black Novelty Weave, S1.50 formerly, 60c
piece Brown so inches wide, $50 value. o8c
piece Blue Mixture, $50 value, o8c
piece PebbIed Cheviot black, SIPS value, zoe
piece Black Panama, sl.38 value, 7oc
and many others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Remnant Of silks that were use, s5c.
$i00 and Si.25. Saturday only SOC yard.
Regular meeting Of sub. court Barre.
No. 1917, J. o, T.. this evening at 7:80.
Following the meeting officers OF the
subordinate and companion courts will
be installed. Jas. G. Bombard +. S.
Victor disc records Just received this
morning: Sig. Enrico Garuso, tenor iii
italian, record s3; MN. Adelina Patti.
soprano in English, s5 Mr. Nellie Melba,
soprano in English. So; Mn. Marcella
Sembrich, soprano in English, $751; Sig
Giuseppe Companan. baritone IN Italian.
S2; Sig. Antonio Scott, baritone in
Italian, S2 a. Giachino, 1f5 Main st.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
COMF0RTERS

Including the best show, Of Lamnated Cotton
Down, 80 luxurously WARM and wonderfully LIGHT 4
All So. so and 1925 Comforters for $l6o
All 2.o8 and 2.75 Comforters for 1913
All 3.25 Comforters for $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
GRANrTEvILLE.

The train from the Hill on Saturday
evening viii not return until after the
performance BY the Lorne Elwyn COM
pany at the Barre opera house.
All members Of the entertainment
committee Of Summit lodge, No. 3o7,
N. f. o. r., are requested TO meet AZ
the home Of James 6. pirie, Friday even.
ing, January II, at 7 o'clock sharp. Per
order the secretary.
state Christian Endeavor organizer
Earl Lewis Of Barre win be at the Pres.
hyterian church at Graniteville Sunday
evening at seven o'clock to organize a
G. +. society. All arc cordially invited
Bring the gospel hymn hooks Walter
Paine will have charge 81 the music.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
TALK OF The TOWN.

Public dance w NJ A, hall Saturday
night.
Cut price sale on ladies' dress skirts
at Abbott's.
A good chance to buy remnants Of
silks at Perry's on Saturday.
Want 20 be without that cold tomor-
row. Take No Coldn tablets today and
your cold win be missing in the morn
ing. AT Hendricks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY, JAN. il, 1907.
Weather prediction.

Fair and colder tonight. Saturday
fair, followed by snow or rain in west
portion in afternoon or night Light
westerly winds becoming variable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
EAsT BARRE.

The train from the Hill on Saturday
night will not return until after the per-
Torrance by the Lorne Elwyn company
at the Barre opera house
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11

There will be special
communication of Granite
IN lodge, No 50, +. & A. NJ,
csk(asAA this evening at z o'clock
XSS-sf5N Work, Il. G. degree. Per or
W der Nv Nj.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-11
WHITE AND COLORED WAISTS
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR

Natural Random Wool and lager Fleece Under
wear, some Of which sold high 40c garment
odd lot, to close at, each, 2Ic
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-17
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1870.

!. R. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-17
20, Smelters & Stock Quotations

cost. on the worlds cop er. and !:
this profit can be I1aiats,i,.sd the COP
per producing 'nsIsai,:S VIII not VT
Ter more than l.iey havs already n oaa
current financial stringency
l believe that the best % the cop
pers should be bought aSarv tims
they decline. Before there Is anotaeF
considerable decline. prices should &c
IRON TO is points higher.
United States smelling interests
were Internationally done an injus
tice In my letter last week. A di
rector of the company assures me
that the price recently paid for So,
900 shares OF stock was s37, and not
SS2. He says that there are now over
1900 holders of the company's com,
onm stock and more than 5000 hold
ers OF the preferred: that Presidenl
Snarp Is directing the Management,
OF the company with a great deal OF
ability and success, and Is giving sat.
= -; - 80 80 vStOis. a
ID. Evans does not care TO resume the
presidency of the company as report
ed. The Real Del Monte mine IN
Mexico is more of silver than a gold
mine, and fits value Is declared to
have been demonstrated beyond ques-
ton of doubt
/ estimate that the copper produc-
ton OF the first six months of this
year was sold at an average OF % to
"a cents per pound, and that the pro-
duction OF the closing six months U,
the year should be sold at an average
OF IL cents to IA cents, including the
amount sold at very low prices
month ago. AS the output during the
latter half of the year will be smaller
than that Of the first half. it seems
very conservative to estimate net
for the year 1907 on the bas-
Is of an 1S-cent copper market. I
have gone over the list of the produc-
ers and made as careful estimates of
production costs and profits as pos
sible. The result is very pleasing, in
that an average OF 10 per
cent or more will be earned this year
on the current market prices of the
better class copper stocks.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-17
TESTER & HICKS,
Brokers.
Over RInehart's Drug store-Rooms 3
and 4, AntIers' Bldg.

Bisbee, Nov. I6, 1907.
Today's short session was marked
by nothing out of the ordinary. Trad,
ing was light and the close finds
prices practically. unchanged. The
bank statement while poor had little
effect. The decrease in surplus re-
reserve having been discounted I'M
I'll something develops to cause a gen
eral revival of interest in this mar
ket 1t will remain quiet. We don't
believe sales at this level would br
wise move as prices are way be-
low where we seen them a couple
OF months ago, when a disposition to
hold quite. firm around present Zig
ures. Think purchases on all favor
able opportunities Is the best thing
TO do just now as We can't get away
from the fact that the surplus conner
IS gradually being used up. This will
place the metal in a strong position
again and surely ought to result in
higher prices for the producers and
dividend payers and What help them
will help the prospective properties
also.
Closing Quotations.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-17
NOTICE TO BOYS.

Wanted. a good boy to carry news
paper route. Apply Review ONCE. 1852