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The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
BOLIVIAN MINISTER LECTURES.
Pays High Tribute TO President
ROOseveIt and Secretary Root.


"Bolivia-A Country Without Debt"
was the subject of "a lecture by Senior
Calderon, the Bolivian Minister. before
the National Geographic Society at
National Rifles Armory last night Senior
Calderon reviewed the recent visit Of Sec
rotary Root TO South America.
The reception of Mr.. Root in South
America he said, besides being a per
sonal tribute offered to his merits. MAS
the sinCereSJ expression Of good viii with
which the nations accepted the proffer of
friendship sent by the people of North
America. In his last message to Congress
President Roosevelt confirmed the friend
y declarations Of the Secretary of State
thus giving them governmental sanction
and dispeiling the mistrust created Under
the wrong impression, that the United
States had designs of establishing its SUI
premacy and dominion over all the CONT
nent The words of President Roosevelt
reveal the high spirit of Justice that
guides his policy. and that it means the
application Of the square deal to inter
national relations"
Bolivia is to be developed by American
capital. according TO Senior CaIderon.
He said:
1t has been my aim. and I had the
6'Ou ivi luiiS I'd succeed III interesting
representative New York bankers in the
great work of giving life to my country
by means Of roads through rich deposits
of minerals. and open to the world her
virgin forests. My government has con-
cluded directly with the bankers a con-
tract that IS to-day being executed. The
lines 20 be constructed by the American
syndicate are from la Paz 10 Tupiza $50
miles; Oruro TO Cochabamba. 1873 miles
and La Paz to Puerto Panda, 30 miles
in all S63 miles
The Panama Canl will open new hori-
zon to commerce, and it may be said if
will be the material conservation OF the
Monroe doctrine. that excludes conquest
from America, where, under the inspira-
ton q democracy, freedom. and Justice.
the Christian brotherhood Of mankind
viii be perpetuated."
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
BIG LUMBER YARDS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
CONTINUED PROM FIRST PAGE.


times the firemen were driven back from
their advanced position by a renewed
burst OF energy Oh the part Of the flames,
but on each occasion they gradually
made I'D the ground lost. fighting every
inch Of the way.
Expensive Lumber Lost.
It was an inspiring as well as a humor-
Gus sight 10 see them advance over and
under sheds and piles OF lumber. Crap
ping with the vibrating hose. siIhouetted
against the flames. Practically all the
lumber destroyed was Of the most ex-
pensive sort, being Of high grade hard
wood. This brought forcefulIy to the
minds Of the lumber merchants, all Of
whom were on the scene, the great
scarcity OF lumber. particularly in this
vicinity. Mr.. Wimsatt said that he had
just that afternoon been discussing the
shortage with his colleagues in the bust
ness.
Upon inquiry. he stated that in his
opinion the loss would not be cause for a
famine. His fathers firm has been hard
pressed to meet an ever increasing de-
mand and the difficulties Of obtaining
storage space for the large quantity
handled. Il has but recently made ap-
plicatiCn TO the District authorities for
permission go encroach upon the streets
IN the vicinity of It's yards and upon gov
eminent reservations The storage diff
Guilty in a measure accounts for the great
loss, the lumber being in piles, some Of
II thirty feet high.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
FIREBoAT DOES GOOD WORK.
Prevents Flames from Spreading 10
Three ships md WhnrVeS.

That more damage was not done by the
FIRE was due 70 the promDtness with
which the Firehghter. the freboat that
has been recently put into service. re-
spOnded 70 the alarm.
Although the blaze was well under way
when the tug arrived on the scene. five
lines Of 21z-inch hose were gotten out and
the monitor pipe. which is stationed at
the bow. was put into play The boat was
placed at the extreme east end Of the
row Of burning buildings and confined its
efforts 10 preventing three ships. which
were anchored at the wharves. from
catching IRE, and TO keep the flames from
spreading 70 the adjoining buildings.
The "Firefghter," which is under the
command of T. J. Brown. was brought
into service "a year ago last July. being
christened by the daughter of C0mmis-
sioner West Since that time it has never
been in action In a serious fire until last
night.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
HENRY E. KLOTz PASSES AWAY.
Proprietor of Restaurant Popular
Among Army and Navy Officers.

Among Army and Navy Officers.
Henry +. Klotz. proprietor of a restau-
rant at 1706-OS street northwest. which
for fifty years has been known to army
and navy men. died suddenly last night
of heart failure. Mr.. Klotz had been i'll
for about a week. but announced yester-
day that he was feeling better, and it was
thought he would be able to leave his bed
to-day. He was taken suddenly worse
last night. however and died about S:45
o'clock
Mr.. Klotz was fifty years old. He is
survived by his second wife, who was a
Mrs. Elizabeth Amen, a daughter. Mrs.
Louise Robinson, and two sons, Harry
and Arthur Kiotz.
Both Mr.. KlOtz and his father. Charles
f. Klotz. who died in 1893, had a wide ac-
quaintance among army and navy Off
GERS, their restaurant being q famous
dining place. The Army and Navy Cub
made its headquarters at the restaurant
before its removal to the present building,
and ever since then ii has been a favorite
gathering place for officials from the
State, War and Navy Building, as we'll as
the newspaper correspondents.
Mr.. klotz was an enthusiastic lover Of
horses, and was a member of the Wash
ington Jockey Club. He was the Original
tor. il is said. Of the system of classifying
horses by past performances. the amount
of weight carried &c.-in other words,
the form sheet" as IL is called. Although
not an owner Of thoroughbreds. Mr.. Klotz
took an active interest in the racing
game, and his opinion in regard to the
class Of various horses was frequently
sought
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
- to CoIIect Gnrnor Bond.

The efforts of the government to col
lect $4,000 from William B. Kirk, of
Syracuse. \. Y, as bondsman for John
F. Gaynor. while the latter was under
Indictment for conspiracy to defraud
the United States in connection with
harhor improvements at Savannah in
1895. which was forfeited by Gaynor's
flight TO Canada, came before the Su-
preme Court yesterday when argu-
mentS were heard on the government S
appeal from a decision in favor of
Kirk The case was taken under con-
sideration bv the court
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
COL. ]. P. MINETREE EXPIRES
Southern Railway officials Illness
Proves Fatal.
Had Been "A Resident of Washington
Road at Close of Civil War.

Col. Joseph p Minetrte. purchasing
agent and one Of the oldest employees of
the Southern Railway, died At his resi-
dence, 1723 street, yesterday afternoon
at ( o'clock. The wife and all Of the
children were at his bedside as the end
came. Col. Minetree had been i'll for
some days, but until a few days ago no
fears were felt as to his ultimate recov-
cry. a turn for the worse came on
Wednesday and from that time on the
gTavest doubt was felt
Col Minetree leaves a widow. who was
formerly Miss Betty Epps. Of Petersburg,
and nine children, Mrs. c. F. Fits. OF
Chicago Mrs, G. II. Evans. Of Alexan-
dria; Mrs H B. Holliheld. Misses Eliza
beth and Claudia MinetTee. Messrs. James
L., Joseph F., G. McP., and John f.
Minetree. Col AIinetree has been "a resi-
dent Of Washington for nearly twenty
years, during which time he has made
a great number Of friends in every walk
Of life His connection with the Southern
Railway began just after the close OF the
civil war. when he entered the Offices of
the old Norfolk and Western as pur-
CildclHE dBtuL. Later ne assumed the
same position with the Southern Railway.
which he has filled ever since with emil
nently satisfactory results. His death is
regarded as a blow to the road second
only to that Of the death Of the late Pres
ident Spencer.
Col. --inetree was born In Petersburg
sixty-six years ago. He graduated at the
Virginia Military Institute just before the
war. At the commencement Of hostiliues
he joined Mahone's Brigade as a lieuten-
ant He was wounded several times dur
ing the first campaigns. and was soon
made colonel and placed in command Of
battalion, which did fine service under
jackson and Lee. At Gettysburg and Fair
Oaks he particularly distinguished him
self, and his service before Petersburg
and Richmond was commended highly by
President Davis.
Col, Minetree has had many opportuni-
ties 10 leave the Southern. as any mum
Der OF offers from other companies have
been made him, but his loyalty to the
road was at all times evidenced and made
him all the more valuable.
The funeral arrangements have not been
made, but il is expected that the United
Confederate Veterans will take a promi-
nent part in the services.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
DIED.

BANF-On THURSDAY January q. 1907. az $50 n
H.. HENRY J. BANF. beloved son = Elizabeth
and the late John BaEf ia the thirty sixth year
Of his age.
Funeral Monday afternoon. january .. at O'Clock.
from his late residence, S2 Fogr-and-a-balf street
southwest Relatives and friends invited.
BAZZURO-Suddsnly. on Friday. January .. 1877.
at 1lo a. H.. NICOLETTA ORIANI BAZ-
EURO, aged siXty-uiue years, az her residence,
535 Penusylvsnia avenue northwest.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
BEYER-ou THURSDAY. January q. 1917. FRED
ERiCK. beloved husband q Eva Beyer, aged
seventy-niue years.
Funeral from his late residence. Rock Hu Alex
andria County, Va Saturday. January D, at 30
p M Baltimore papers please copyl
BRowN-Ou Friday. January q 1867. at 6
q. m, AMELIA D. only daughter OF Ejwrd
H. and Anna Stone Brown
Funeral from late residence. 2-L street north
vest, Monday. at O'Clock. Friends and rel4-
tiyes invited 10 attend
HITE-Cn Friday January .. 1907. at the residence
Of her sister. Mrs. J. ". Anderson 1924 PsuusvI-
vania avenue southeast. NINA MAY HITE. be-
loved vie q John ". Hite. and eldest daughter
Of Nina T. and the late Darrell H. MCComicE
Funeral services viii BE- held Monday. January
=. at 10 a. m. at late residence. Friends in
vited to services. Intermeut private.
JOHNSON-On Friday. January 25. 1917. at his resi-
GeilCt, ttt Z street southwest, 7. HARRISON
JOHNSON, beloved husband Of VI. Isabella
Nimsatt.
Relatives and friends are invited TO requiem mass
az st. DOmiuicS Church. Monday. January 8
at 10 a. m Please send 10 flowers
PAYNE-On Thursday. January q. 1907. at $40
a m. EDITH REBEGCA. daughter Of Charles
Z. and Frances Z. Payne, aged four and one
half years.
Funeral from residence. 7os 9Th street southwest.
Saturday, January Is. az / D. IN
PiLLlNG-On Thursday morning, January o. 1907,
JOHN WALTER. infant SON Of Walter James
and Eleanor Tyler Filling. aged twenty days.
sTEDNAN-On January 2. 1917 at Wildwood. Pa.
ui pneumonia. HlLDA. widow Of l. :. Stedman
and daughter Of Mrs Louisa X. Norton OF Rose
dale. Cleveland Park. ID. C.
WALSH-On Friday, January .. 1907. at Pro7i-
dcnce Hospital. ANASTASIA WALSH. aE5d
sixty nine years, after brigt illness.
Funeral Monday, January y, 1907. from r5sidCuCs
Of her nephew, james A. Moran. Glen Ecio
Md, at 10 q. H.. thence 10 81 Agnes Church,
Glen Echo. IntUment az Mount Oli1ct
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
To File Commodore Browns VIII.

Mrs. Mary V, Cissel, daughter of Com
modOTe Perry Brown. who lost his life
In the Terra Gotta wreck, yesterday filed
petition in the Probate Court to have
the will Of her father admitted to pro,
bate. II is stated that the estate left by
Mr.. Brown consists of a house and lot
at Washington Grove. Nd. valued al
5000. and cash amounting to $500. Mrs
Cissel further declares that the estate viii
file a claim against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for the death OF
her father Three children are named As
the heirs at law of Mr.. Brown. They ar,
Perry Brown, of Albany, y. Y; William
Brown, of this city, and the petitioner
Charles J. Murphy represents Mrs. Cts.
sci
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26

John II. Tatspaugh entered suit against
the Continental Jewel Filtration Company
yesterday to recover $4,000 damages. al
leging that his health as well as his prop
erty has suffered through certain opera
tons Of the firm, against which he began
suit, and who are the contractors for the
union station tunnel. Tatspaugh SAYS
that plant Of the company. located near
his home, at as New Jersey avenue north
west, emits smoke, noise, dust, and OBJ
noXiOus odOrs, thereby injuring his health
and the health Of his family. Mr.. Tats-
paugh, through his attorneys, Douglass &
Douglass, alleges that the property has
also been injured and its rental value
deprecated
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
Are You a Church Member Il?

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tined with any particular faith,
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| or articles about Religions in
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The Washington Herald, begin
ning next Sunday In preparing
| these articles. Mr. Frederic J. Has
KIN mas gone through many old
| records, and he brings forth a
mass of most, interesting material.
lie aSsallS no creed and offers no
| criticism of any denomination He
Dolls down the facts and seasons
| the account with just enough live
information to make the big points
SUCK IN your mind. There is not
Dry line in the whole series.
10 YOU know 20 which church
George Washington belonged?
DO you know how many CathO-
lies there are i'm the United States2
DO you know which denOmina-
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DO you know about the romantic
story Of the Mormons, the re-
markdble development of the
Christian Scientists. or the ex-
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ton ATmy2
Read the authentic and unpreiu-
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Sunday-Religions in America.
Monday-CathOlics
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Thursday Salvation Army.
trlday-Leaders of Religion.
Saturday-Stories Of the Churches.
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The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
ALGER RITES TO-DAY
Funeral of Late Senator to
Be Held at Two o'clock.
G. A. R. MEMBERS TO ATTEND
President Excuses All Veterans I'm
Government service So They May
BE Present-Senators VIII Go i'm a
Body--SOn Arrives After Many De-
lays-BuriaI at Detroit.

The remains Of the late Senator Russell
A. AlgeT viii be taken to Detroit to-day
after the funeral services which are to be
he'd at the AlgeT residence at . o'clock.
The Rev Wallace Radcliffe, pastor Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
and Dr. Edward Everett Hale, chaplain
Of the Senate. will conduct the services.
The President yesterday gave orders
that all government employees who are
members of the Grand Army of the Re
public, of which organization Gen. Alger
was once commander-in-chief be eX-
cused from duty to-day to enable them 10
attend the funeral. The members Of the
Grand Army viii assemble on Pennsyl-
vania avenue at ] o'clock under orders is
sued by the commander of the Depart
ment OF the Potomac. The line will march
70 the residence.
The Senate which adjourned yesterday
until Monday out Of respect TO the de-
ceased. will attend the services in a body,
There were many prominent callers at
the Alger home yesterday, and kilograms
expressing sympathy came from all quar-
tiers of the world.
Members of Family Here.
All the members Of the late Senator's
family have arrived in Washington. Rus
sell Alger, jr., arrived late last night from
Jacksonville after a delay Of more than
four hours on the road. The young man
visited his parents only a few weeks ago.
and went 20 spend the remainder of the
winter in Florida. where difficulty was ex-
perienced in locating him. Mrs. Bailey,
of Harrisburg, the oldest daughter, was
the first 20 arrive. She came TO Washing
ton late Thursday night. while Mrs. Shell
don, of Detroit, and Mrs Pike. of Chi
cago, arrived yesterday morning
Capt. Alger. ire other son. with his wife
and children was present at the bedside.
After the services at the residence to-
day a military escort will lead the cor
teSe TO the Sixth street station, where the
remains will be placed on board a special
funeral train and sent TO Detroit, ac-
c0mpanied by the members Of the family
a committee Of Senators, and several OF
the Michigan delegation Of the House.
The military escort will consist Of a band
and one squadron Of cavalry from Fort
Myer, under command Of Col Hetield.
Post Flags Mt Half Mast.
BY order of Secretary Taft. who for
mally notified the army yesterday Of Gen.
Ayers death, all military posts will place
their flags at half mast on the days Of the
funeral.
The remains VIII arrive ia Detroit about
10 O'Clock Sunday, where they viii be met
by the members Of the Grand Army and
a squadron or cavalry from Fort Wayne.
which will act as an escort to the city
Ia 1,.-
ing, when il viii be removed 10 the De-
trOit residence. The final services will
take place on Monday at o'clock. and
will De private
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
FLETCHER GUILTY OF MURDER.
First Degree Sentence Modified by
Suggestion of insanity.

The jury in the case Of Charles D.
Fletcher cOlored, who was tried in
Justice Stafford's court for murder in
connection with the death OF his wife.
Della Fletcher. returned a verdict of
guilty OF murder in the first degree
Yesterday evening, after having been
out since noon. The jury, however,
recommended TO the court that steps
be taken to ascertain the sanity Of
Fletcher before final sentence be pro-
nOunced.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
CALLS ACTORS HYPOCRITES.
Rev. Arthur Dixon Handles stage
Folk without Gloves.

Chicago. Jan. 25.-The stage received
rough handling in a sermon by Rev. Ar
thur Dixon at the Moody Institute to-
night.
1T is the symbol Of unlicensed liberty,
the clergyman declared. And every ac-
tor is q hypocrite; his profession makes
him so. It is the church's purpose TO
make men real and establish their char
acter. 1t is the stages purpose 20 make
them false and to degrade
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
Last Beechcr Child Dead.

Hartford Conn, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Isabella
Beecher Hooker, the last of the children
Of Rev. Lyman Beecher, sister of Henry
Ward BeeCher and Harriet Beecher Stowe,
died at her home here at 2.30 o clock this
morning. She was born in Litchield,
Conn, on February -. 1872 Death fol-
lowed stroke of paralysis ABOUT two
weeks ago She leaves two daughters.
She was weN known as an advocate of
WOman'S suffrage
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
WIN open Branch Bank MONDAY.

The International Banking Corporation
announces the opening Of d branch of its
bank at 1924 Connecticut avenue. to be
started next Monday The branch will be
In charge of Murray A. Cobb who has
been engaged in the real estate business
in the same square. He will have the
assistance OF Graham Hume, formerly
connected with the Traders National
Bank, and Robert D. Hagner. It is stated
that the branch bank will be started as
an especial accommodation 10 members
Of the diplomatic corps.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
REPORTS ON COLUMBUS RIOT.
Col. Glenn Says No Attempt Was
Made ia "ShOOt Up the Town"

Mai. Gen. F. l. AinswOTth. Military Sec
rotary Of the Army. yesterday received a
mail report from Lieut. Cob Glenn. COM
mandant Of the recruiting depot OF Co
lumbus Barracks, Columbus, Ohio, con-
corning the escapade OF nearly POO recruits
last Monday night.
The colonel discounts the amount OF
damage done, as previously reported, and
says that after careful investigation it
was found that the men used only rocks
in their celebrating. and made no at
Jempts 20 shoot up the town. The dam
age was confined To the district Of Column
bus known as the Bad Lands" and
consisted chiefly of breaking windows
Of saloons and other buildings The dam
age viii amount TO not more than SO,
he states
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
Senator Du Pont NOT In Trust

Senator Du Pont of Delaware called
at the White House yesterday to assure
the President that he was in no way con-
nected with the Du POut International
Smokeiess Powder Company. the powder
trust" against which the independent
manufacturers recently lodged a com
plant with the Executive L retired
from all connection with the company a
long time ago." said the Senator, and
do not own a cents worth Of stock in it
now
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
Hon. John Blnir nrons nend-

st. John, Jan. 25.-Hon. John Blair. for
meTly minister of railways in the Cana
dian government sCterward chairman of
the railway commission, dropped dead this
evening in his old home in Fredericton.
He was siXty-thTee years of age. and
enc Of the strongest men in public life in
the Dominion.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
w. A. Mann Passes AMnr.

William A Mann. a veteran of the
civil war, died at his home Thursday
evening. aged sixtytwO years. He was
a native Of New York State. and served
in the Seventh New York Heavy ArtiI-
lery, which was employed on the de-
lenses of Washington until May. 1864.
and afterward in the Army Of the
Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
Sentenced to BE Hanged.

Newark \. J., Jan. 25.-FTank Banusik,
convicted Of murder in the first degree.
heard the death sentence passed upon
him by Judge Ten Eyck, in the Court of
oyer and Terminer. shortly after noon
to-day for the second time. The date for
his hanging was fixed for February T.
Banusik was convicted OF the murder of
Thomas Hof1 at Bloomfield. n. j.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
More Pay for sIorguemaster.

Coroner J. Ramsay hewitt yesterday
recommended that the pay Of Morguemas-
ter William Schoenberger be raised from
SIS TO SO per month. Schoenberger. the
coroner states has acted as morguemaster
for fifteen years. during which time he
has proved his competency and faith
fitness, being on duty practically twenty
four hours A day
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
After Harvester Trust.

Under the terms of Senate resolu-
ton, the Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor announced yesterday that the
Bureau of Corporations had begun an
investigation of the International Har-
yester Company, commonly known as
the harvester trust. The inquiry. it
was announced, viii be made with
great thOroughness.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26

Portland Me. Jan. 2j.-ElmeT Maxwell
who in 1899 killed on shipboard Capt.
George Baisey, of the schooner J. B.
Candison and was convicted Of man
slaughter and sentenced to the State
prison for eight years. is insane, and to-
morrow viii be transferred TO the Gov
ernment Ihsane Hospital I'm Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
FIVE ALARMS SOUNDED.
Brought out All Fire Apparatus and
Police Reserves of CITY.

Five alarms were sounded, bringing out
all Of the fire companies Of the city
proper, and all OF the police reserves. The
three suburban companies, from Tennal-
lytown. Brightwood, and Tacoma, were
hurried to the city TO cover the business
section of the town in case Of emergency.
The water tower responded on the first
alarm, but owing TO the character Of the
hre- il was not brought into play.
AL along Water street lines of hose
were run over fences. through buildings,
across streets, and coiled in every mag
Unable position, and it is estimated that
fully twenty streams Of water were play
ing on the flames al one time.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-26
ELKINS TO GO ON STAND.
Senator Expected to Testify I'm $780,
600 suit Against Him Monday.

VVO suit Against Hin Monday.
Senator Elkins. it is expected, will tes-
tify on Monday In the suit now being
tried before Justice Wright Of Robert
Burton and George A. Dubruef. Of Balti-
more. against him for 100000 for alleged
services in connection with the purchase
of the Western Maryland Railroad Com
pany.
supplemental hearing In the case was
held at the New willard on Thursday
night, when the deposition Of f. L. Full
Ter. president of the Fuller syndicate.
which purchased the Baltimore City in
terest in the Western Maryland Railroad,
was taken by agreement Of counsel in
order to allow MI Fuller to sail for Egypt
to-day, where his wife is i'll.