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The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
GOLD TO END RACE SUICIDE
Nebraska Man Plans to Make Babies
Popular in His County.
Fifty Dollars for Each Baby and
S1OO for Every Couple Mar
rted There.

Special to The Washington Herald.
North Platte, Nebr, March sO.-Mr.
Roseman, q retired cattleman Of McPher-
son County, who has accumulated a
large fortune. and has no wife or chill
dren to bestow it upon. has devised a
unique plan for increasing the population
of the county. which is very sparsely set
tied.
Roseman proposes to give $50 in gold to
every baby born in the county, and 500
IN gold TO very couple married in it.
The $50 will be given in trust to the
parents Of the baby as soon as satisfac-
tory proof of its birth within the county
is furnished him. and the 500 will be given
the husband and wife as soon as salts
factory proof of their marriage in the
county is furnished him.
Mr.. Roseman believes that his plan Of
giving money tc babies born and men
and women married within its boundary
will have tendency not only TO Increase
the number of children in families already
residing in Mcpherson County, but to
stimulate immigration to the county.
which is capable of supporting many
more people than now live in il.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

Austin, Tex. March 3J.-Newspaper bull
Ietlns dated London and signed Great
Eastern Press were received by tele-
graph here this morning saying that the
Matteucchi comet was devastating that
side Of the world, and that II would
reach the United States to-day. The bul-
letins were posted by the local evening
newspapers, and caused intense excite
ment. The first bulletin read:
THE tail OF great Matteucchi comet is
now brushing this side Of the earths
surface, showering in It's wake myTiads
OF shooting stars and falling meteors.
Temperature has rapidly risen 20 ia in
the shade. Great damage resulting. in
cluding fires. People are panic stricken,
and great confusion prevails. The earth's
surface viii be destroyed IN parts. and
the escape OF cur plauet has been mirac-
ul0us. The showers ofzs eteors viii reach
the United States about HIS a. N.
Following this bulletin came another
saying that London az burning 6rsSf
crowds OF people gathered around the buI-
letin board. and few expressed doubt as
10 the truth OF the reports. As the time
approached for the comet to reach this
side Of tie water. there was a general
scurrying toward home by business men,
iaborers. ana others.
AE wanted to be prepared for the dire
calamity that was at hand. The negroes
were terroriZed. Many OF them gathered
in the churches and prayed TO be spared
from death.
The local newspapers were preparing to
get out extra editions containing the
startling bulletins. when advices were re-
ceived that the reports were probably a
hoax. The telegraph company made an
investigation and discovered that the bull
letins were from some Eastern place and
wore relayed i'm Dallas this morning
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

Panama, March 30.-Secretary Taft paid
an official visit to President Amador this
afternoon. He dined tonight at the
American Legation. Tomorrow morning
he will make a special visit to Taboga
Island. twelve miles from Panama.
on Tuesday night there viii be a recep-
tiOn in his honor at President Amador's 5
residence. The present intention is for
the party to leave Thursday for Cuba
and Porto Rico. but they may be delayed
until Saturday.
Taft Party at Colon.
Colon. March 30.-The United States
dispatch boat 1Iayfiower arrived here
early this morning from Charleston with
Secretary Taft and his party on board
On landing they were welcomed By Chief
Engineer Stevens. DR.. Gorgas, the chief
sanitary officer; General Manager Bierd
of the Panama Railroad, and others, and
took special train for Panama The
voyage was uneventful. and all the MEM
bers Of the party are enjoying good
health
The Hotel TivoH al Ancon. VIII be Mr.
Tafts headquarters during his stay on
the isthmus.
Cannon Inspects Havana.
Havana, March so-speaker Cannon
and the other members of the Congress
sional party visiting here started out early
this morning and saw about everything in
Havana. Maj Slocum, of the regular
army. took them 10 MORO Castle and the
Cabanas fortress. Then they boarded a
launch and sailed around the wreck Of the
Maine. They went on board the cruiser
Columbia and visited every part of the
vessel. Then they went back 10 the
Blueeher. where Congressman Mckinley
gave a luncheon. A Cuban artillery band
accompanied the party aboard. This
afternoon they went about the city in
automobiles and visited the largest cigar
factory. Speaker Cannon was the recip-
lent OF a number Of cigars. Then the
party took dinner with Minister Morgan
at the American Legation. Later they
saw a game of jai alai
Ultimate Ownership Inevitable.
Mr. Cannon apparently enjoyed every
minute He was not inclined to discuss
the situation, not wishing TO comment
upon the administration policy. The
members of the party, however. seem to
think that ultimate ownership by the
United States is inevitable.
Mr.. Cannon and Gov. Magoon conferred
for two hours this afternoon on Cuban
conditions. The steamer Bluecher, with
the party aboard, viii sail for Nassau
tomorrow morning.
The Story printed in the Havana papers
that Andrew White. OF the Mckinley
party. is seriously i'll. is not true. Mr.
White says he never felt better in his life.
Speaker Cannon met his Waterloo to-day.
Somebody gave him a cigar which he ad
mitted was too long to smoke. A band
played at the Palace yesterday in honor
of Speaker Cannon This was the first
time "a band ever played on such an oc-
casiOn on Good Friday.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
MRS. WHITE NOT IN DEBT.
widow of slain Architect Deaiea
sale of Art Treasures.

sale oT Art Treasures.
Boston March S0-Mrs. Stanford White
to-day gave the first interview she has
submitted to since the killing Of her hus-
band by Harry Thaw. BY inference she
denied the reports that White was greatly
in debt to the firm Of architects with
which he was connected at the time OF
mis- death. Il was noticeable that through
out the interview neither the name Of her
husband nor that Of Thaw was mentioned
by Mrs. White except once, when Thaw's
name was put to her directly.
Mrs. White explained that she is not
reading the newspapers. and is keeping
herself aloof from anything connected
with the Thaw trial. Later. when asked
If she did not ind it hard TO part with
her art treasures. she said
4 do not care 70 talk OF that If they
are sold they VII give pleasure to others
az least They are not sold 10 pay debts,
but because ] want 70 dispose Of them.
If there were debts. they would be paid
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
BEAR AT LARGE IN OYSTER BAY
ROOsevelt's Home Town Tries To
LassO Real Live Braia,

Oyster Bay, March GA big, dark
brown bear, owned by Bradford Weeks
and his brother Harold. who have quar-
ters on West Main street, got loose to-
night. He was kept chained 10 a stump
on the Weeks brothers premises.
IN the evening the bear broke his chain
and made for an unusually tall tree in
front of the house. It took a very short
time for the whole village TO learn that
the bear was loose.
Several attempts were made to lasso the
bear. but failed. The bear finally became
hungry and descended from the tree and
entered his den, which had been placed
near the tree.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
JOHN DIS CURE-ALLs ON SALE.
Refuses 10 Pay Duty on Hair Re-
storeF and DySn psia Cure.

New York, March S0-.'ohn d. Rocke-
feller's wouid-be hair restorer and would
be dyspepsia cure. sent to him by eranks
who had the restoration of his health at
heart. and on which the oil king refused
to pay duty, will go under the hammer
at the appraisers stores Monday.
The hair restorer was sent to John ID.
from Berlin and guaranteed a luxuriant
growth of hair two feet long and a run
set of Whlskers il the contents of the
bottle was used; while the cure for dys-
pepsia was forwarded by a Scotchman
from Edinburgh who advised the oil
magnate to take one lozenge and cure his
indigestion But John D. would not pay
the duty on the articles. hence the sale.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Capital His Last Stop.
LOSE ON TIP FROM HARTMAN.
AstOr, GSelet, and Vanderbilt said
to Have Dropped SS,OOO.OOO.

New York, March 9a-Wau street
learned to-day that Col John Jacob Aston.
Robert ". Goelet, and Cornelius Wander
bilt We're three of the heaviest losers in
the recent Wall street slump. which has
been designated the rich mans panic. +"
Their aggregate losses are said to have
exceeded SS.ooa0oO. The three men were
induced to buy Union Pacific on a tip
given by E. II. Hartman. They are re-
ported TO have held over e00.0o0 shares Of
its stock purchased at prices ranging from
$50 to $50. They held on TO it after the
drop began. finally closing out al an av-
erage price OF 125.
The Hartman tip was said to have been
given about the time Hartman was try
ing TO oust Stuyvesant Fish as president
of the Illinois Central All the men are
directors They had previously voted with
Fish. After they were given the tip they
switched ia Harriman's 5 side, and Fish was
ousted How valuable the tip was is
proved by the losses they sustained
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
THREE DIE IN NIAGARA
Ori<man DrOvvns in Accident and


workman DrOwas in Accident and
Two EKa Lives.
Niagara Falls. N. Y, March S0.-Three
persons have been swept over Niagara
Falls within the past tWenty-feur hours.
Shortly before noon to-day an unknown
workman was seen to lose his footing and
fall into the river while running a boom
Of logs
Late last evening Japanese, T. Tanai
leaped into the river frrm tae outermost
Of the Three Sister Islands and was car
ried over Horseshoe Pas
About the same time an unknown
woman jumped into the stream al Pros
yect Point.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
THREATEN OPEN SHOP.
Brewers Mt st. Louis Issue Ultima
tum TO Striking WOrkmen,


St. Louis. March 30.-At a conference of
the ST. Louis Brewers Association, in
cluding the entire twenty-three breweries
in st. Louis, East ST. Louis. and Granite
City, late this afternoon. it was decided
10 declare an open shop in all the brew
cries on Monday morning unless the strik-
ers returned to work by that time. A
telegram to that effect was sent to the
international executive committee of the
Brotherhood of Brewery Workers. The
brewery bosses insist that the troubles
between themselves and their employers
will be arbitrated. according to an agree
ment entered into by the unions years
ago. AS a counter move. Ii IS said
breweries in other cities will be placed
under boycott should they attempt 10
ship their product into st. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
DIR. MARVIN Is HERE
Kidnapped Delaware Boys
Half Brother Seeks Aid.
ABDUoToRs DEMAND $4,000
Relative Has Letter sent TO Father
Of Missing Lad, and VIII Ask Postal
Authorities 20 Take Acsion-En-
VeioDe POstmaFked "RIchlnond,
Ea-"-VisitOr Is Big Ranch Owner.

DR.. Harvey y. Marvin, a half-brother
Of little Horace Marvin, the central figure
ini the mysterious Delaware kidnapping
case, arrived in this city at ! o'clock this
morning from Philadelphia. When seen
az the Baltimore and OHIO station. he
stated that he came here TO confer with
the Federal aRthofities 10 secure their aid
in the search for the boy, and with the
postal authorities to run down the letters
demanding a ransom.
letter Was received by the boys father
yesterday demanding a ransom OF $1,000.
DR.. Marvin has this letter In his possess
sion, and viii present IL to the postal ON
eisls at the earliest possible moment. Il
Us Dostmarked Richmond. Va. The hand
writing is clear and Iegible. bur gives no
further cIe'y to the identity of the writer.
Is Dakota Ranch Owner.
DR. Marvin is big ranch owner Of
Blunt, S. Dek.. sad IS IN the East aldIng
n The saarch Esr hts little brother. He
is a typical Westerner. tan and good
looking, and wearing a broad-brimmed
soft bat. lie came here from PhiIadeI-
phia, where he conferred with the postal
and police authorities in regard to the
boy. He has the following to say Of the
case;
We have found absolutely no trace of
little Horace as vet. but / cannot give
him Up as dead. II is my belief that the
child is within five miles of the Bay
Meadows farm, near Dover held a
long conference in Philadelphia to-day
with various officials, as well as the PIN
kerton men, and | have hope Of impor-
tant developments within the next twen-
ty-four hours or so.
Capital His last stop.
Washington is my last stop. From
there I viii so direct to my ranch in
South Dakota. only to return as soon
as possible. We will not give up the
search, and my family will give up its
last cent TO find the boy. Gov. Lea and
the Delaware authorities are of the same
opinion as I-that the child will eventual
~ be found. We are receiving hundreds
and hundreds OF anonymous letters
every day. and / believe the postal au-
therities VIII be able to locate the send
ers OF these"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy
and cooler to-day; tomorrow,
fair; light northwest to north
winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
TREASURE CHEST FOUND.
Alleged vioIiA Box in Mayor
schmitz's Home Explains Mystery.

Alleged VioIiA Box In Mayor
schmitz's Home Explains Mystery.
r San Francisco March 3Q-when the
plush-lined treasure chest was discovered
under the bed in Mayor Schmitz's old
home. now used as jail for Abe Ruef,
the mayor declared jauntily that it served
as a sale place for keeping his choice
sTadivarius and Cremona violins. which
he used when he was orchestra leader Of
the Columbia Theater.
This story was proved a pleasant fic-
ton to-day, when one of Burns men
tried TO put two violins in the chest. They
wouldn't At.
This discovery Of the treasure chest of
the mayor has excited more comment
than any other phase of the graft de-
velopments of the week II explained
how Ruef was able TO build his new home
without drawing on his bank account.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
KILLS GIRL AND SELF.
Texas Youth Commits Crime, but
Motive Is Not known.

Dallas. Tex, March 31-A case Of muir
der and suicide came to light to-day when
the dead bodies OF BERTHE Balhum and
Edward Patrick were discovered on a road
near Cold Springs. Miss BaIkum had been
shot through the chest and head. while
Patrick had a bullethole IN his head, his
right hand clutching a revolver.
Miss Balkum was the daughter OF E. D.
Balkum. formerly district clerk of San
jacinto County, while Patrick was en-
ployed at Cold Springs. No cause for the
crime is known.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
HaIts Reduction Of Rates.

Montgomery, Ala, March SO.-Judge
Thomas Jones. of the United States
Court, by a restraining order issued to-
day has temporarily prevented the state
from reducing the passenger fares from
TO 21s cents and from classifying and
naming the rates on the different articles
Of traffic
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
DOLLAR BILL HAS MESSAGE.
Last of $4,000 Lost in Wall street
Saved as Souvenir.

Oil City. Pa, March 90.-Charles A. New
ton' Warren County grocer, came into
possession of a dollar bill to-day that
seemed like an echo Of the recent disas-
trous slump In WaH street.
Across its back is:
The last of $3.50. mostly lost in Wan street in
Union Pacific. Reading. st. Paul, Northern Pacific
and q sew Others
The grocer viii frame the bill as
souvenir.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Riehard Croker,s Niece Dead.

New York. March SO.-AIiss Florence
Franklin Croker. nineteen years old,
favorite niece of Richard Croker, is dead
at her home in Brooklyn. News of the
death has been sent TO the former Tam
many leader.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
HEARST THE ISSUE
IN CHICAGO BATTLE
Mayoralty Campaign Unri-
vailed in Bitterness.
BUSSE is NOW LEADING
Better Street Car Service Is Cry
of Both Sides.

Hearst RHsIses TO Aid Of Mayor
Dunno in Terrific stragxse for Ma
nieiDaI 0ssnership--sH Papers save
Hia Lined Up for the Postmaster.
Bitter VituperatIon and Venom
Hurled at the Candidates.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
TAFT REPLY TO Def
Is WAR CHALLENGE
Would Wipe Secretary or
Foraker Off Boards.
MAKES ROOSEVELT ISSUE
Ohio Editor Said to Speak ON
Brothers Authority.

No Second Honors ia Primary Con-
test Proposed by Senator's OppO-
neRt-MeanE Expression OF 0hiO's
Choice for President ia Next Re-
publican National COnventfOn-Op-
position 10 ROoseveIt Heavy Load.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
TAFT IN CANAL zone
Secretary of War Visits the
President Of Panama.
DIMES AT AMERICAN LEGATION

Present Plans Of Party Are to Leave
Isthmus for Cuba and Porto Rico
Next Thursday - Speaker Cannon
Makes Tour of Inspection of Ha-
vanR-Andrev White Not sick.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Roueh Rider to seek omce-

Guthrie. Okla. March s0.-Announce-
ment was made by Gov Frantz, who was
d Rough Rider captain in the Spanish
American war. that he is a candidate for
the Republican nomination as the first
governor of the new State.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-Tafts Brother Defies Foraker.
Hearst the Issue in Chicago Fight.
1-Texas Fears End of the World.
1-Secretary Taft Inspects the Canal
Reward offered for Marriages and
Babies
S-Baitimore Primary Election Tuesday.
3-Hughes' Career Nearing Crisis.
5-Danger Of Chicago Strike Not over.
4-News of Maryland and Virginia.
-GTaft Shown IN Harrisburg Capitol
5-Thaw Before Lunacy Commission.
5-Bio0d TRANSMISSION a Success.
lO-Douma's End Is Near at Hand.
Slaughter Women in Roumania
LOCAL.
Marvin Boys Brother Here.
2-Grand Opera Season Ends.
2-Canadian Teachers in City.
2-Representative Kennedy for Taft.
Auto Cases Grow Complicated.
2-L.and Office Reorganized.
Foraker VIII Not Recede.
sold Timer Passes Away.
plumbers Ready TO Fight.
5-Good Easter Weather Promised.
Sustain Plumbers.
SPORTING.
s-9-AH the News and Gossip Of Track.
Field, and Diamond.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Baitimore and Return si.25.
lSaItinaOre and Ohio Il,

Every Saturday and Sunday All trains,
both ways, both days, except Royal Linn
tied. City offices, 1li7 G 81. and 6l9 Penna.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

The Navy Department yesterday re-
ceived a despatch from Commander Win
terhalter, of the gunboat Paducah, which
is at Port Limon. He reports the fall of
Tegucigalpa. and adds that President
Bonilia is believed 70 be surrounded.
The State Department continues with
out definite information as to The status
of affairs in Honduras and has no dis.
patch confirming the report that Costa
Rica has recognized the provisional gov
eminent.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

Why Buy Fraternal or Assessment
Insurance? The Northwestern offers
life insurance at age p. Sf221 per 81 (60.
S5. Sab; 4 s19.u; S.. SS7SG, &c. These
rates reduced by annual dividends Of over
80 per cent. Huske & Smith. General
Agents.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Redueed e 20 psr le0 d.

Civil Service Examination April 20.
Prepare now at The DrilIery. 100 n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
BONILLA IS SURROUNDED.
Nicaraguan Troops Closing In ON
Honduras Vanquished President.

NAcAEAEHAH troops OAOsAHG Au on
Honduras VanGuished President.
San Jose. Costa Rica, March sO.-Presi-
dent Bonilla, of Honduras. who has been
fugitive from the Nioaraguan troops
ever since his capital fell into their hands,
has been surrounded and is almost certain
to be captured. according to information
received here from Honduras.
No details are given as to where the
Nicaraguans have corralled the fugitive,
but it is believed the report is true and
that Bonilla viii soon be a prisoner. If
Bonilla is captured. it viii probably end
the war between Nicaragua and Hon
duras.
Senior Gutierrez, the provisional Presi-
dent, is regarded as his likely successor.
as President zeiaya. of Nicaragua. is said
90 favor him.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
International Christian Endeayor.
Seattle, WASH. July 10 20 I5.

Most attractive trip on aIi-expense plan.
For particulars see Edward Tarring, 80
Bond Bldg.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
COMET HOAX SCARES
Texans Hear That City of
London Is Burned.
PEOPLE PREPARE FOR END

Joker Sends ButIetfns 10 Austin
Newspapers, Which Get Ready 20
Issue Extras when Meteor Begins
Destruction ia Ameriea-'Fempera-
ture ia Is startling Report.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31
Southern Railway Announces

Discontinuance its Southerns Palm Limit
ed for the season, last train leaving Wash
ington southbound, April 8
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

A II Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Eckstein's from z 20 g. 14ls n. 7. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

J. II. Small & Sens, Florists,
Washington ard New York.
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Llbbey 3 Co.. sth st. and New YORK ga
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Boards, wide, all heart. SEQ per 100 It.
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Boards. wide, bright. so per 100 it.
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CONTINUED or Third PAGE.
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Lumber trust bg0ken-Llbbey & Co.
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Libbey & Co. 9Th St. and New York ave.
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Democrata Long Dbl CnnfrnI

During nearly thirty years Chicago has
had a Republican mayor less than six,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-31

Alabama FlOOTlng. mostIy sdgs graln.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
THE END
IN THE WORLD OF WOMEN.

5. and the ribbon a mere trihe. so that
for less than 3 cents apiece she has a
| number OF really artistic little New Year
gifts 10 send about
If there is ever time when the bach
elor woman is glad her brothers and sis
ters had the discernment 10 marry. Il is
now. For the condition Of a lonesome
bachelor woman who has no dear little
kid nephews and nieces TO fuss over at
Christmas is piuable enough 10 wiring
tears from q walrus
It's when you see all the happy little
toddlers tro;ting through the shops. with
shining eyes and tightly-clinging hands:
and when you perceive their parents Sc
cretly purchasing dolls and rocking horses
and stout little boots and sleds, and tfny
warm sweaters and dazzling crinkied
things 70 hang on a tree-its then that
you realize what Christmas is for. and a
hungry little ache creeps into your heart
and lucky for you at that moment II you
can get straight on the car and go 10 see
your kiddie nephew.
Your kiddie nephew has just had nap.
bis yellow hair is all touseled over his
blue, blue eyes. and his cheeks are as red
as cranberry sauce
He sits In the midst os sea Of TOYS
clad IN brief white frock. and he IS glad
10 see you. He Is only two years old.
and his Is an extremely limited vocabu-
larry; but he has an engaging smile. and
cuddling affectionate ways thar are bet
ter than speech. And for half an hour
You are just as happy as II you really
and truly owned him.
And when yoC must go. he puts his
warm little arms around your neck and
cries 70 90. too. And you'd put him In
your nun and take him along-yes. YOU
would-only, my gracious. the croup I'm
the night, and the little clothes 10 look
after. and the little meals 10 prepare. and
al the little naughty ways 20 overcome.
and the hours and hours TO keep him good
and dress him and teach him and train
him and nurse him through the measles
and whOopng-cough and all the things
little boys have,
Why, it would take & woman's whole
time. and meantime what would become
Of all the other things you want TO do?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

them, has persuaded Mr.. Faversham, him
self the father OF two. 10 give The
Squaw Man" for the school children as
special Christmas event.
Tonight at the New National The
Squaw Man" will be given for the special
entertainment Of students OF Washington
colleges and universities. and tomorrow
night will be school chiIdren's night -
That the children of The Squaw Man"
company should also share in the Christ
mas treat the actor has arranged a chill
dren's entertainment to take place on
the stage following the regular perform
ance Christmas night. A Christmas tree
will be among the many novelties Of the
affair. Not the least interesting of the
programme, however, viii be the special
burlesque on The Squaw Man. the male
roles being taken by the women OF the
company. and the female roles intrusted
10 the men. Other companies playing in
Washington this week viii be invited.