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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
GREAT FOREST FIRE
HEAVY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN
 VIRGINIA.
Many Lives Have Been Endangered and Numerous Reports Of Thrill ing Escapes and Rescues
 Come Into Danvilfe.

DanvilIe, Va, March 2S.--A tremen- dous forest fire is sweeping the coun- ty of Patrick, and heavy damage to property has already resulted and the lives of many are endangered. The fire started Friday night. 1t appears. near Stuart, in the county seat of Pat rick County.
 From stuart the fire has spread southeast in the direction of Danville. Tonight if had reached Critz. dis tance of about fifteen or twenty miles from where it originated. The width of the conhagration is about six miles. About thirty farmhouses have already been burned and the occupants bare ly escaped with their lives. At Pat ricks Springs an old-established sum mer resort, four cottages located a hundred yards from the man hotel, were burned.
 As yet no lives have been reported lost, but there have been many thrill ing rescues. The valuable dwelling honss cf W. \. Martin was destroyed, together with it's contents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
vnTERANs PoIsoNED.
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.SscvermsnHnt PAyNietAne' sNIork prsyenfa
 SsssTnn of FzfniitasR
 Leavenworth, KRs.s March zs More than 1000 veterans at the National Soldiers Home are suffering vomiting spells today as a result of eating meat hash at breakfast this morning.
 The first symptoms of trouble were manifested several hours after break fast. Soon the home hospital was crowded with sick veterans. The prompt action of the physicians, how ever, prevented any fatalities.
 The government physicians have probably succeeded in rescuing a score who were In a dying condition when found. Nearly four hours elapsed be- tween the eating of the poisoned meat and the development of the symptoms Then the men began to drop. or by hundreds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
THOMLINSON IS DEAD
GAMBLER WHO ASgAssINATED AT-
 TORNEY PASSES AWAY.
People of Fort Worth Hold Mass Meet ing and Demand The Evacuation 0e The City By
 Sp0r1n

Fort Worth. Tex, March 23--wiifiam ThomIinson. alias 'one Arm Bill" Thompson. who yesterday assassinated County Attorney Mclean and fatally wounded Deputy Sheriff scott. and was himself wounded in a battle with police officers. died tonight in the county jail
 Scott is still alive. but practically no hope Is entertained for his recovery. Last night mass meeting was called to serve notice on gamblers to leave the city.
 This morning the Bar Association met to pass resolutions on McLean's death. The Association went further and deprecated the holding of mass meeting, alleging that 1t might lead to violence. The Mayor is a member of the Bar Association and led the fight against the mass meeting. Their eff forts. however, were not successful and the meeting was held tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24

The message w IS brought to Mobile. Ala. by a fri steamer end teie- graphsd to Washington. hofa no date from Cefba htit t Is. ulla aerstood to refer to eoe attSon of tssnss exist inx nria4 to ss ba of tlte IT Mariek ~arH tE@ subseuyeat captaire Of cue place hy fhs Nacaraguan gunhoaEs
 n the absence Of any advicss from Commander FuiIani, the Navy Depart naent does not know whether or not he has re-en1barked the blue jackets land- ed by him at Ceibh and Truji1lc and supposedly at Puerto Cortez on the Honduras coast for the protection Of American interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
WHITE TAKES CHARGE.
New AmbaaNndor Most Cordially
 Greeted By Presfdenf FaIiieres.

New Ambaaandor Most Cordially
 Greeted By President FsIiieres.
 Paris. March 2s-Henry White. the new Ambassador of the United States to France, inauguratsd his mission this afternoon under peculiarly propiuous auspices
 President Fallferes. in quite an un- usual speech of welcome, expressed frankly his qualification ever the choice of the new American Ambassa- dor. The ceremony of presentation of Mfr. Whites 1eters, was conducted with the traditional pomp marking such occasions.
 M. Pinchon introduced Mir. White. who was greeted cordially. Tn present. Ing his letters. Mir. White spoke of his many visits to France. dating from childhood. his love for tho country, and the peculiar pleasure with which he now resumed tho duties of his govern ment to preserve and strengthen the bonds and enduring ties between the two nations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
MAKE FORMAL OFFER
United states and Mexico Will Again
 Attempt Arbitration.


 Washington, March 23--Mexico and the United States will again make a formal offer of their good offices in the settlement Of the Central American troubles. according to prominent State Department officials. when the oppor- tune moment for such proffer arrites, which, it is believed, cannot be far dis tant.
 In the event that the offer of these two great republics to assist in hasten ing the arbitration of the difficulties is not accepted, it is generally believed in diplomatic circles that joint inter vention is inevitable.
 The Mexican Ambassador and Seee- tary Root are in conference daily on the situation and also are in constant communication with other Latin Amer ican diplomatists.
 A telegram was received at the State Department today from Dean R. Wood, American Consul at Ceiha, Honduras, stating that the situation was intol- erable. having reference to the pres ence oh the coast of Nicaraguan naval vessels threatening 10 sttack the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
KIDNAPPING CHARGED.
Young White Esan Found With Missing
 Virginia Lad.

DanvilIe, Va, March 23--James Childress, young white man. was arr rested here today on me charge of kid- mapping Clarence farrell, aged years. son of MT. and Mrs, P. T. farrell, of this city, -who mysteriously disap peared from his home last Monday morning.
 The little boy disappeared last Mon day morning when he started to school and since that time it is alleged he has been in the custody Of Childress, who resides on the outskirts of the city. 'ChiIdress was leading the boy along Q side street, when he was suddenly sur prised by police officer.
 The boy says Childress threatened ts shoot him if he attempted to escape. A hearing will be given chifdress Tuess day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
QUITS BIRMINGHAM
EXODUS or GAMBLERS FROM
 MAGIC CITY.
We'll Known Gamesters Make Agree ment With Authorities At HeFai of Crusade To Leave The Town
 Permanently.

Birmingham, Ala. March 2s-The crusade against gambling ir Birming- ham reached it's climax tonight
 The well known gamblers of the city got together carly in the evening and agreed that at l2 o'clock every gambl- ing house in the city should be closed permanently. and that the paraph srna- fla would all be moved fT pm the city.
 They claim this action ia dua 10 the enforcement of the vag fancy law
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
FIGHT IN GERARD
TROUBLE BETWEEN WHITE FER SONS AND BLACKS.

Two Young white HEen, Sons of Minis-
 ter, and Three Negroes Are
 Wounded--knives and Pis-
 tols Used.
 Columbus, Ga. March 23.-(Speeial.) --Five persons have been wounded. two perhaps fatally, as the result Of tron- bles between white persons and ne- groes in Girard, Ala. tonight.
 The trouble started when a negro butcher, West Freeman, cut two young white men, sons of Rev. MT. Fletcher. A negro was cut at the same time. Later the trouble was resumed and two negroes were shot down in the street The injured are Bud Fletcher. cut in the hand and right side; Walter Fletcher, cut in the side; Lewis Reed, a negro, four-inch cut in head; James Jaques, a negro blacksmith. shot in the back and may die; R. Denson, a ne- gro, shot and badly wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
RY. ALABAMA SUNDAY MARCH I9o7-THIRTY-sIx PAGES

a reauisition from Acting Governor Moore of Arkansas for him.
 The requfsition Is based on indict- ments said to have been returned by the grand jury of Sebastian county, Arkansas. charging that a number of residents of that county were swim died out of about sss.0o0 in connec- tion with a California mine deal.
 McGhann claims that every transac- tion he made was Legitimate but de- cIined to make any further statement He will be returned to Arkansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
WILSON KILLED TWO.
Business Dispate Caused Bloody Flight
 At san Antenio.

Business Dispute Caused Bioody Flight
 At san Anfeni0.
 San Antonio, Texas, March 22.-- Franklin F. Smith, prominent real estate dealer. and Edward Beversdorff, his stenographer. are dead and E. J. Wilson, another real estate man is in jail charged with murder and assault as the result of shooting affray in one of the large office buildings of the city this afternoon.
 A business difficulty is assigned as the immediate cause of the shooting. Beversdorff was sitting at his desk next to that of Smith when Wilson fired. The stenograpifer was shot through the heart. Three other shots were fired all striking Smith, one pass ing through the throat. proving fatal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
MIR. BRYCE SPEAKS.
EDEliHh Ambasaador the Guest of Pile
 orwfunaf ROcaety.

New York. March 23.--James Bryce, British, Ambassador at Washington, made his first official appearance be- fore an American audience as the guest tonight of the Pilgrims Society at a dinner at the Waldorf Astoria.
 The gathering was notable hoth m point of speakers and fin the character of the speechmaking. Mir Choate pro- posed the health of the smbassador, and Mir Bryce was happy in his ac- knowIedEment of the welcome
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
Mrs. Thaw,s Amdavst.


 Mrs William Thaw's affidavit which was made public late in the afternoon, is confined wholly to family history. and begins:
 sThe move by the prosecution for an inquiry into the advisabiIity of a lunacy commission for my son. af- lords me the long desired opportunity of giving all the facts in relation to the alleged hereditary. epilepsy and in- sanity. stripped of all verbiage. whicn malicious misrepresentation and gross exaggeratiou have thrown around them.
 First, II wish to implicitly state in the direct line of descent for four gen erations, If we include that of the de. fendant himself. there is no trace or either epilepsy or insanity. Continuing, Mrs Thaw says with re- gard to the alleged insanity of Josiah Cooley, Jr., a brother of Mrs. William Thaw, that he had a most brilliant mind and was class day orator at Am herst College.
 His oration.'' says Mrs. Thaw, i'm pressed the faculty. to man as so profound in its erudity that they. inJu- diciously decided not 10 limit hina as to time. with the result that It's close was Immediately followed by an at tack of brain fever. which shattered for time his nervous eysteu.
 Josiah. IT,, was dtrcnprENu AAker suN- cgi months enlisted In the ctvif WAT. was . prisoner in Libby prison and according to inc aiIzdavif sis now ir Ss>-oxDnn health and sound mind a' tsrse scora yk4rs aud fen
 The other ease of deranEeuent sTrs Thaw,s aaidavit continues. 'rs the aas btntaliy referred to by medical experts for the progecution es being trary. Henry ". Copeley uncle of the defendauL was until six years of age, in per- physical and mental condi- tions. <h the dusk of summer eve ming two boys trespassing on our place disguised with masks pursued him un- fii he feIl with q scream of terror in my mothers arms.
 Let me say, once for all, there is no secret to be guarded or family skel- eton to be hidden on either side of the family of the defendant"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
WANT TO FIGHT.
NiearaRunn students volunteer to Go
 to War.


 to War.
 New York. March 23.--A committee of young Nicrsguans. representing about 100, who are college students here and in Philadelphia, called upon Pic Bolanss, the Nicaraguan Consul General here yesterday and volunteered to fight against Honduras and Saliva dor in the war now going on.
 This action followed a meeting of the young Nicaraguans Thursday night, when patriotic speeches were made and a letter to Minister Corea, al Wash ington was drafted. placing themselves at his disposal The Nicaraguans i'm clude members of some of the best families in the Republic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
Dressed IHerselF for Death.

Cleveland. O.. March z3 3-Dressins 2 herself in her costlles. apparel, Mrs Mary Peters. a widow. agsI fS years. plunged over Ts-foos biuft to death in the waters cf Jake Eris today. Mis Peters had suffered from i'll health Tor some time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
wnATnrEs TnnnrAAT.

Washsngfom, March 23--Ffor Ala baraas Fair sunaax and Mondays com ffnued warm westher5 freHh sossfhenst svtnds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
ALLEGED swINDLBR ARRESTED.

Mc6h0nn Charged NAth HuncOhnH AF-
 kansRs People on Mine Deal.
 St. Louis. March 23.-Fred L. Mc- Cham was arrested here today on tele- graphic information from Jefferson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24
can now answer my carly note. This

can now answer my early note This requires nene."
 In one of his letters to Mir. Delmas Thaw enclosed five pages of questions which he declared Anthony comstock might answer as to Thaw's work with him. Thaw also refers to a letter In the possession of one of his counsel Mir. Gleason, which he says originated either July 6 or '. while still may have been frenzied''
 Richard worthington. of Baltimore, Thaw declared, could prove the date of the letter. Thaw also desired Pres ident Patton of Princeton Theological Seminary to be called as a witness in regard to letters Thaw had written to him. One of Thaw's notes handed to Mir. Deipas in court read:
 Thaw Gets Technical.
 Do not permit Jerome before the jury to ask When and how he shot Stanford whita.' this Is neither in feet nor in evidence.
 Another was as follows. 'T am in- formed that in the last 10000 cases detained in the Tombs. not one has suffered from his wife being subpoe- naed duces tecum to produce his let- ters. To coilnteract effect of Jerome's s libeIious arguments. 1t may be we'll to force my letters to J. D. Lyon af- ter June 25, into evidence. They ex- pIained the blackmailing. etc"
 Attorney Gleason in his affidavit de- clared Thaw's memory to be wonder fully accurate. In his investigations of matters reaching over number of years, he has always found Thaw's statements as to facts to be correct. Henry C.. McPike of counsel, de- clares that Thaw throughout the trial has been treated as man in posses sion of rational and healthy intel lect and without any suspicion or doubt as to his mental responsibility
 Clifford w. Hartridge and A. Russell Peabody complete the list of counsel who file afidavits. The aiienists who declare Thaw capable of understanding the proceedings against him are Drs. Britton D. Evans. Charles c. Wagner. c. M. Hammond and s. F. Jeiliffee. The physicians also relate at length many incidents of the trial and many of the daily conversations they have had with Thaw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-24

lcontlnusd on Pase Vlvs.l
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14
THE LOADED JINRIKISHA.
japanese Vehicle Easier to Pull
When It's Henvr.

Japanese Vehicle Easier to Pull
When It's Heavy.
In "Paradoxes Of Nature and Science,
by W. Hampson. NJ. A. Oxen. L. S. A.
Ieond Dutton). we read: when travel
ors returning from Japan tell US that
the jinrikisha man viii draw a passenke Ter
in his little carriage for a distance of
forty miles or more in a days journey
the statement is now easy to accept. In
view of all we have lately learned Of the
wonderful endurance Of the japanese
When We are told. further, that the jim
rIkisha man. even II he were to earn
nothing extra for the extra work, would
gather convey his passenger back again
than draw the carriage home empty. We
begin to suspect that we are listening tc
= travellers tale"
TIE statement, however. is jUstSced by
the mechanical facts. II Is easier, on a
level road which, Is in good condition, to
draw the jinrikisha loaded than to draw
it empty The reason IS simple and con
vlncing. 1t depends upon the gain OF
tanned by putting a load upon wheels, II
is far easier TO draw three hundred
weight in a light truck along a railway
platform than to carry one hunAe5
weight on the back, making an extra
weight for the legs to support The Sin
rikisha man returning with his carriage
empty, has to carry his own weight on
his legs. It would pay him well to get
part Of his weight of his legs on the
wheels, even il they had to carry in ad-
dition twice as much as they take off
his legs. But the jinrikisha is rot built
so that he can ride 1t and propel it at
the same time, as one does a bicycle OF 2
railway trolley. The only way ne car
transfer part Of his weight 20 the wheels,
while drawing the jinrikisha along the
roads. is BY leaning on the shafts.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed to
them. Addresses will be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about at
fairs In Washington unless your
paper follows you.
Before leaving, mail or telephone
your address to this Office.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14
THE CHINESE ENCYCLOPEDIA.
Sir Robert Douglass Secured IL for
the British Museum.

The retirement this past month OF Sir
Robert Douglass, keeper Of Oriental
printed books and manuscripts IN the
British Museum, recalls his connection
with the famous Chinese Encyclopedia
and how he managed 10 secure it for
the museum, says a London dispatch TO
the New York Times.
The Chinese Encyclopedia is q very
rare book, only 100 copies having been
pTinted-sOmething which may be ex-
planned by the fact that each set con-
sists Of 500 volumes. About fifteen
years ago Sir Robert learned through a
friend that q certain Chinese prince was
in financial difficulties and was anxious
to sell his set OF the encyclopedia. OF
course, the prince would not consent TO
sell the work TO a foreigner, so the pUr-
chase on behalf Of the British Museum
was conducted by an agent and finally
the numerous volumes We're carried away
in fifteen carts to the British Legation.
The encyclopedia now in the London
Museum is greatly priced, not only for
sentimental reasons. but because it IS
probably the most vOluminoUs work Of
its sort in the world. and also because II
furnishes valuable information on every
conceivable subject known 70 the Chi
nese at the time it was wTitten-l726. IL
contains quantities OF quaint illustra-
lions. Sir Robert through whom 1t was
obtained, is. it need hardly be said, a
distinguished authority on Chinese sub
jects, and has written many books upon
them, including a life Of Ii Hung Chang.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14
FrauIein schmidt and the Musician.

IN the new novel by the author OF
Elizabeth and Her German Garden and
THE Princess Priscnla's Fortnight"
called "Fraulein Schmidt and Mr. An
struther." the heroine describes IN a let
ter meeting the son OF a neighbOr. "Oh,
yes; the son. Well, he appeared a fort
night ago, brown and hot, and with q
kaapsack, having walked all the way
from Berlin, and is spending his holiday
%-i;h his people. For a day or two I
thought him quite ordinary. He made
rather silly jokes and wore a red tie.
Then one evening I heard lovely sounds.
lovely floating, mellow sounds coming up
in foods through the orchard into my
garden, where 1 was propped against a
tree trunk watching a huge yellow moon
disentangling itself slowly from the mlstS
Of Jena-oh. but exquisite sounds sounds
that throbhed into your soul and told it
all It wanted to hear. showed II the way
to ali It was looking foI, talked to It Won
dcrfully Of the possibilities OF life. First
they drew me onto my feet. then they
drew me down the garden, then through
the orchard. nearer and nearer. till at last
I stood beneath the open window they
were coming from, listening with all my
ears. Against the wall / leaned, holding
my breath, s2ell-bound, forced to ponder
great themes, themes of life and death,
the music falling ike drops of liquid light
IN dark and thirsty places. don't know
how long It lasted, or how long I stood
there after Il was finished, but some one
came to the window and put his head ont
into the freshness, and what do you think
he said? He said: 'Donnerwetter, vie
man i'm thinner schwi;zt' And It was
the son. brown and hot, and with g red
| tie"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

Exile IS under no circumstances pleas
ant, and 10 French people. who. as a ra-
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

tense and Her Friends" by l. A Taylor
Queen HoTtense. who was the daughter
of the Empress Josephine. and the step
daughter of Napoleon I, married Louis
Bcnaparte, who was for a while King
Of Holland. She was the mother Of
Napoleon III, and also of the Due de
Morny. The story Of her career makes
exceedingly interesting reading. The book
Is deliberately illustrated with twenty-f0ur
full-page portraits and two photogravure
portraits and is published in two vol
umes.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

The news that one more historic Ink in
the city is doomed justifes a few mo-
ments' retrospect. says the London Chron-
icle. ''Ye Little olde Churchyard." in
Settling Lane, an additional burylng
ground attached TO the parish Of ST.
Dawes. Hart street. at the time Of the
Great Plague. is to be sold for improve
ments." No fewer than 362 OF the parish
toner's 0. ST. Olave's fell victims to the
disease, and OF that number 162. including
Mary Ramsey, who IS said to have
brought the plague into the city. were
iate-red in the two graveyards, the re-
mainder being shot into the various plague
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

Ms. Edith Wharton has returned from
abroad and is spending the summer at
her home in Lenox. Mass.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

Followers Of Dickens In England are or
ganizing an exhibition in celebration Of
the SEVENTEEN anniversary Of the publlca-
ton Of "Pickwick" At the exhibition
many old editions Of the book Will be dis
played and pilgrimages will be made to
Sudbury. Ipswich. and other places iden-
titled with Dickens works.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14


Dedicated 70 a lost voice.
There dwells within my heart a captive bird
II is the bird Of song. yet ne'er is heard
his warblings now voice less captive he
Close Gagged and pinione1-pining 70 be free.
Il was not always tbUs-olCe be could sing
In clear, sweet notes, and rising free on wing
In the bright morning sky could trill with lark
Or with the nightingale, from cut the dark
And silent night his rapturous love rereat-
Pour forth his very soul in music sweet,
Anon. alas blast from frozen North
CHILLED his sweet notes. more could ripple forth
The soulful music, rift the lutsStr.ngs were.
And 50 be sits and pines, prisoner here
He longs to burst his bonds and soar on high,
Aad sing as once he sang in Slnlit sky
IT'S all in yain-Iny heart with grief is wrlng
His swos.est songs viii neYcrmore be sung
psrehance in that bright cline where dwels the sun,
His letters may be loossd. his freedom won;
His soul attuned 70 all swec. hasmoncs,
win lis. entranced 70 music 81 the spheres
Then swsetsr tar than those Of earth shall rise,
The songs that waited but for Paradise.
Norma WriEht-Jones
"a mixed metaphor, or two, I think. &"
unused the Philosopher. These birds IN
the heart. that feminine poets are so fond
of, how in the world did they get there
do YOU sUppOse3''
"Oh. stogl' cried the Critic. in panied
voice, you are sacrilegious."
Lets have another" said the Philoso-
pher, grimly.
"Well. answered the Critic. doubtfully
"but this one have a great respect for
This, / th,nk-or rather feel-is a genuine
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

Williams College has honored herself
and her son by comforting an IL. D. on
Henry VI. Alden. the veteran editor Of
Harper's Magazine. The fftieth ami
versary of DR.. Alden's graduation at the
college was also thus celebrated Not
long ago Mr.. Alden recalled, in Harper's
Weekly. his early days as an editor at
Franklin Square.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-14

Amelia E. Barr, who is now in her sew
enty-seventh year, is bringing out her
hfty-fourth novel, THE Heart of Jessie
Laurie" Dodd. Mead & c., her present
publishers. have brought out thirty-eight
Of her romances.