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MORE BOXES OF GOLD
AND MANY GREENBACKS.

Three hundred and twenty-five boxes of Gold and
Greenbacks will be sent to persons who write the
most interesting and truthful letters Of experience
on the following topics:
1. How have you been affected by coffee drink
ing and by changing from coffee to Postum.
2 Give name and account of more coffee
drinkers who have been hurt by 1t and have been
induced to quit and use Postum.
3. DO you know any one who has been driven
away from Postum because it came to the table
weak and characterless at the first trial?
4. Did you set such person right regarding the
easy way to make it clear, black and with
snappy, rich taste?
8. Have you ever found a better way t0-<uake 1t
than to use four heaping teaspOOnfuls to the pint
of water, let stand stove until real boiling be-
gins, and beginning ut that time when actual boil
ing starts boil full Is minutes to extract the
of q pea will prevent boiling over.) This contest
is confined to those who have used Postum prior to
the date Of this advertisement.
Be honest and truthful, don't write poetry or
fancful letters; Just plain, truthful statements.
Contest will close June 1, 1907, and no letters
received after that date will be admitted. Exam
nations Of letters will be made by three judges
not members Of the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd. Their
decisions will be fair and final, and neat little
box containing $40 gold iece sent to each Of
the five writer's Of the most interesting letters,
box containing IS gold piece to each Of the 20
next DeSt. ~ SfeenDack 10 edcn OIL Iue lVO next
besH. and 81 greenback to each of the 200 next
best making cash prizes distributed to 325 persons
Every friend of Postum is urged 10 write and
each letter will be held in high esteem by the
company rs an evidence of such friendship, while
the little boxes Of gold and envelopes Of money
will reach many modest writer's whose plain and
sensible letters contain the facts desired al
though the sender may have but small faith In
winning at the time of writing.
Talk this subject over with your friends and
see how many among you win prizes. 1t is a
good. honest competition and in the best kind OF
cause and cests the competitors absolutely moth
ing.
Address your letter to the Postum Cereal Co.,
Ltd. Battle Creek Mich. writing your own name
aud address clearly.
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THREE-MINUTE CLAUSE.
Visit to the Capitol by "Smoke-Law
Committee"

committee of railroad engineers, fire
men and machinists visited the Capitol this
afternoon for the purpose of appearing be-
fore the District of Columbia committee of
the Senate and urging that body to include
a three-minute clause in the new smoke
law, which applies to locomotives entering
the District and the drill" or shifting en-
gines that remain here.
The committee was headed by John Rig
giles. chairman of the smoke law committee
of the Central Labor Union. The others
present were: R. M. Kephart and H. F.
Speakman of Washington Lodge, No. 1913,
International Association of Machinists: E.
j. Humphrey of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen; P. Carter and William
Schley of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, and Henry McComas of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
The delegation reached the Capitol too
late to appear before the committee, but
they say bill covering the three minutes
clause will be prepared for presentation to
the Senate and House with the approval
of the Board Of Trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-25
THE COUNTY SUSTAINED.
Property Seized to Reimburse for EN-.
beZzlement.

In deciding the case of Coffee VS.. the
county of Harlan. in the state of Kansas
the Supreme Court of the United States
today affirmed the decision of the United
States circuit court for Nebraska, which
was favorable to the county. The case
originated in an effort on Coffees part to
defeat the validity of sale by the sheriff
to reimburse the county for an alleged en-
bezzlement of its funds said to have been
committed by the former owner OF the prop
erty, who was county treasurer. Coffee
claimed the property through deed from
the owner. and attacked the validity Of the
state law permitting the seizure by the
state of property owned by defaulting off,
Gals.
Justice Moody announced the courts de-
cision He said the state had right to
punish for crime was done in this case,
and that there had been no denial of due
process of law. as was claimed.
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News Received With Sorrow.

The announcement of the name of Arthur
Herbert as among the victims of the re-
cent stranding of the steamer Berlin at
the Hook of Holland" was received with
sorrow by a number of persons in Wash
ington, to whom this kings Messenger"
was known. Mr.. Herbert was a scion of
one of the most distinguished of British
families, his grandfather being the famous
Earl OF Fowls. while his father was the
Gen. William III. Herbert of Crimean war
fame. He had only recently entered the
service of the British foreign Office when
he embarked on the Inflated steamship.
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THAW WAS SANE
WHILE IN PARIS

Continued from First Page.)
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Paid Hotel Bills.

The checks were in payment of hotel bills
and were drawn against deposit made in
the New Amsterdam Bank by White to the
joint credit of Mrs. Nesbit and her daughter.
All of the checks drawn against this ac-
count were signed by both Evelyn and her
mother.
The witness testified that she first met
Thaw either in December, 1901, or January,
1902. at dinner at Rector's given by Thaw.
This dinner after matinee, and
lasted perhaps an hour. She was taken to
the dinner by another girl. The date Of
the next meeting with Thaw she could not
ecall.
"At this dinner asked Mr.. Jerome, was
Mr.. Thaw rationale"
why, yes"
when he came to pay the check he didn
REQUIRE any help in making the change
didn't require any one to tell him the de-
nomination of his bills?'
mo, sir
'He was perfectly RATIONALE
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Often supped With Barrymore.

The witness first met Jack Barrymore in
the summer of 1902 in 1.-THE Tower" Stan
ford White and some other men and girls
also were there. She could not say when
next she saw Barrymore. She had gone to
supper with him frequently and alone
Did you ever go to DR.. Carlton Flint
with Jack Barrymore?''
No"
Ever see him.
Not that l remember
Did White continually object to your
going with Barrymore?''
The introduction of this letter and several
checks signed by Evelyn Nesbit and her
mother refreshed Mrs. Thaw's memory to
the extent that she said she lived at the
Audubon apartments from February / to
April l, 1902. Between April 1 and April II,
1902, Mrs. Thaw and her mother went to
live at the Hotel Wellington. The district
attorney spent some time in developing this
point and apparently attaches much i'm
pOrtance to it.
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in Philadelphia. Her mother went there
with her.
DO you know Angela Vincent?' asked
the district attorney.
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Nothing Irrational.

Up to February. 1902, the witness had not
observed anything irrational about Thaw.
He had not proposed marriage to her, and
his attentions were not more marked than
those of other men.
Mrs. Thaw said today she had often been
to supper with George w. Lederer and
Jack Barrymore.
when did you last see Mr.. Barrymore"
when l went to call on his sister in
Pittsburg, in 1906
At this point DIR. Carlton Flint, who had
been sent for by the prosecution. appeared
in court. was escorted to within few feet
of the witness and confronted her.
Ibid you ever see that man before?" de-
manded Mr.. Jerome of Mrs. Thaw.
The witness turned quickly toward the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-25

III Fnlldoeipnla her mOtner went there
with her.
the district attorney.
Yes
Note From White.
A letter and envelope were shown Mrs.
Thaw, who identified the writing as that
of Stanford White. The envelope was post
marked Boston, January 20, 1902, and was
addressed to Charles Hartnett. Whites
private secretary. 1t read:
Dear Hartnett: Please telephone Mrs.
Nesbit to let you know whenever Miss
Evelyn decides to go her vacation.
Then send this note to the Mercantile
Trust Company: Please notify Miss Nesbit
that on receiving word she is about to
start on her vacation you will send her
the weekly checks for $25 and an additional
check for $500 Yours truly
STAMFORD WHITE
when you returned from Europe in
October, 1908, did not you go directly to
George Lederer's office and telephone to
Stanford White?"
II did not
Saw Lederer First.
Didn't you try to telephone Mr.. White
from the wharf where the ship docked?"
Il did not.
Didn't you see George Lederer before
you saw Stanford White?"
NO"
She first saw Lederer in 1902, when she
went to him with a letter from Mr.. Marks
looking for position.
Did you ever go to supper with George
Lederer?"
Yes"
"Alone?'
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newcomer, hesitated moment and then
said: Never"
"You are surer' said Mr.. Jerome. threat
eningly.
ITO the best of my knowledge. never
saw him before
more?
mo"
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Gave Her VioletS.

..Had Thaw during these first weeks OF
your acquaintance given you any pres
ents?
..No--other than some violets.'
..Did he ever send you any money win
fowers?"
..Yes-once-at the theatef.
WAS this before or after he had called
upon you?"
II can't remember.
did it make no impression on your
mind?'
YES. it did. That is why l remember
it."
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SIM all w ares.

Dexter's White Knitting Cotton: all
bal1' l'..;.:s.. or thread; 31ac.
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A Costume Supper.


Mrs Thaw was next questioned regarding
a costume supper at the Hoffman House
late in the summer of 1902, which she and
Thaw attended. She had no photograph of
the costume lit was a borrowed one) she
wore on that occasion. The supper broke
up about 2 or 2:3O am. After that the
witness did not see Thaw for a long time;
he went abroad, she said. Questioned as
to how often she saw Thaw up to June,
1902 she said she could not state definitely.
II don't think fifteen times" she said.
You were shown a paper in Abe Hum
mers Officer
Yes 1 was shown a signature, not a
paper"
us that the signature?" Mr.. Jerome
showed her paper.
THAT is the name; / can't identify the
signature"
At Mr.. Delmas request Mr.. Jerome said
the paper was signed ETHEL Thomas"
Mrs Thaw said she had not read the paper,
and Mr. Jerome did not press his efforts to
find what it contained. 1t is supposed to
have been connected with a suit against
Thaw.
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.You were not in the habit of receiving
money from men. were your
NO" Indignantly.
"How many times had you seen EThaw
before he sent the money!
II cannot remember"
Didn't it strike you as stranger"
81 knew it was always done at the the
ater-I saw it going on all the time
Did you know him well?''
mo"
Did your mother make you send the
money back?"
.'No."
who did send it back?'
II did"
How much was it?''
Fifty dollars
When she next saw Thaw she asked him
not to do such thing again and he
apologized. He was self-possessed at that
time.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
FAKE MASONS
OFFER DEGREES
THREE FOR $40
Police Are Now Giving
Them Third Degree
for Nothing.

Through an advertisement inserted IN
a Washington newspaper several days
ago Harry +. Kennard. thirty-three
years of age, Of Chester, Pa, and Alex
ander p. Riedel. thirty-nine, of $40 North
Tenth street, Philadelphia. were arrested
this morning on charge Of obtaining
money under false pretenses.
The advertisement stated that anyone
could be put through the first three de-
grees OF Masonry for so. John \. Lipp-
hardt, of Go X street northeast, answered
the advertisement, and Kenuard called at
his house Kennard represented himself
as the agent of the Masonic jurisdiction
of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge,
Ancient Free ana Accepted MaSons-
Lipphardt paid him $40 Later he be
came suspicious and reported the matter
10 the police. Central Onlce Detectives
Warren, O'Dea, Parham, and O'Brten
We're detailed 10 make an Investigation
They learned that Policeman Lorenzo
j.. Donaldson had been approached aIsi
had paid $40 as his initiation Zee into the
Masonic order.
The police have learned that the two
men worked Baltimore before coming to
Washington. In the Monumental city
they obtained sixteen members, secur-
ing $3.50 in cash. They also worked IN
Fremont. Md. It is said, and did q
profitable business for few days. TINS
much the police know. How many otnei
places they worked before coming 70
Washington is a matter Of conjecture.
They were taken TO police headquarJ-
ers, where they were photographed Tor
the TOgues gallery, and tomorrow tney
will be given preliminary nearing IN
the Police Court.
Riedel claims to be a physician. He
represents himself as the grand master
of the lodge
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
AN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE
REPORT IN THREE LANGUAGES

to the third Pan-American conference,
held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July
= 20 August g. 1906 has just been is
sued by the State Department as pub
lie document. The report is printed in
three ages-English French. and
Spanish. and was issued under the per
sonaI direction Of William J. Buchanan,
chairman Of the American delegation.
The report contains the entire proceed
ings of the conference. including the
speeches Of Secretary Of State Root and
Ambassador Nabuco, Of Brazil. who was
president o. the conference.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22

appeared before the Post Office Depart
ment in behalf Of the RialJo Grain and
Securities Company Of St. Louis, while
a member Of the T. S. Senate, and hav-
ing received compensation for so doing
He states that he expects to proceed
20 his home In Abilene, Kansas, where
he viii make a public speech Saturday
night.
Burton viii leave Kansas City at 10
o'clock Saturday morning. on the Union
Pacific railroad for his home. A number
OF friends win meet him here and one
or two cars may be added to the train
to accommodate the crowd At the
muca-taIked-of reception ne viii sub
NIT a few remarks" long promised.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
Deaths.

George r. Miller, % years, 476 X street
southwest.
Moses Berman. 60 years, LAG Seventh
street northwest
Albert Mark. 35 years. Government
Hospital Insane.
Lula Kennedy IS years, Grounds Of
Georgetown College.
James W. Greer. - years, The Portner.
Henrietta Unser. 63 years, 90 II street
northeast.
Jessie +. Johnson, Is years, 1873 Georgia
avenue southeast
Nellie r. Cisseil, q years, Young
street. TWiuing City.
John +. Clements, = years, 1907 Third
street northwest.
Barbara seibert. IS years, 1890 Rose,
dale street northeast.
Elizabeth Baer. Il years, Us Twenty
second street northwest.
Charles Z. Jones. 80 years, 1854 Third
street northwest.
Annora Tennent, 6S years lob c street
southwest
James J. Ready. months, Conduit
Road.
Louisa c. Montague, I month, 121I
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Nicholas J. C0nstas. 3 days, 925 New
York avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
COFFEE INVALIDS
Cause Of Trouble often Unsupported

a confirmed coffee-drinker who found
herself rapidly becoming a chronic in
valid and was puzzled as 10 the cause,
consulted her physician, and under his
advice was cured without the use Of
drugs. She writes.
After 20 years OF coffee drinking I
suddenly found that 1 was beginning to
have trouble with my heart. palpita5ions
and a smothering sensation. and my
occasional sick headaches We're becolu-
ing an almost daily occurrence.
Il did not suspect that coffee had any
thing TO 90 with it, and bega 10 take
medicines, but kept on drinking coffee.
Finally my heart trouble and head
aches grew so much worse and my
nerves became so shattered that any I'M
usual noise would make me jump and
shake all over as if 1 had the ague.
Medicines did not help me and I could
not do my homework satisfactorily. so
I asked my physician if coffee was good
for me.
He at once repIied-'No. I would not
advise you 70 use it VIII Postum
hurt me?' I asked. Not at all" was his
quick response. IN fact Postum sail
be beneficial
The doctor was so emphatic. I bought
some, and had il carefully prepared ac-
Cording TO directions on the box.
found the new beverage delicious and
refreshing, and the craving for the old
kind of coffee disappeared, and I grew
very fond of Postum.
1T was but a short time till all my
ailments were gone. The heart trouble
has vanished and with Il has gone the
headaches. my nerves have grown
steady and my head clear, 1 can do my
work without distress or fatigue.
hope this will encourage some sick one
to take step in the right direction, and
reach The Road TO Melville by giving
up the old kind Of coffee and using
Postum Food Coffee Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich
There's a reason" Read the little
book, The Road TO WellWHe," in pkgs.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
JAMES P. M'ELFRESH
DIES At AGE OF g

Funeral services over the body Of
James p. McEIfresh. who died at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs, Clara /.
Hughes, SO4 II. street, northeast last
Tuesday. will be held from the resi-
dence next Saturday evening at 8
o'clock.
Mr. NcElfresh was in his eighty-sec-
end year, having been born at Newman
ket, Frederick county, Md, in 1925. Tie
came to this city when a young man,
nearly sixty years ago. and has re-
NAMED here ever since. He was car
peuteT and contractor. one OF the Oldest
sociaton and a prominent member in
that organization.
He is survived by five children, fifteen
grandchildren, and four great-Grand-
children.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
Didn't Ask Conference,
Says Pierpont Morgan

LIVERPOOL. March 22.-J. Pierpont
Morgan says he did not do it.
The grea- fnancier arrived here today,
and when met at the dock and asked
what he thought Of the success Of his
efforts 10 haze the American railway
presidents 90 to Washing, on for per
sOnal inspection of The Big Stick" de
MED emphatically that he had ever
suggested such an expedition.
Except for this declaration, MI Nor
gan refused To- discuss the railway stu
alton in America, saying that he was
more interested ina good thing which
he has in the Grand National Race, TO
be run this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
VITAL RECORDS
Births.

White
Howard c. and Annie Petit boy
Vinceuzo and FHOmcua Norcia, boy
Roy G. and Laura r. Meek, boy
Biagio and Giuseppino Latone, twin
boys.
Wilbur J. and Maggie Nj Herd. boy.
John T. r. and Emma X Hamel, girl.
John ". and Ida a. Harvey, boy.
Vivian G. +. and Martha J.. Hays
William A and Martha g. b. Han
cock.
Harvey A and Bertha NJ Benner,
boy.
Milton NJ and Aimee F. Beekma1.
bow.
Edwin NJ. and Isabella Ban, girl.
Alfred I. and Mollie l.. Adams, boy.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
TO PROSECUTE
E. H. HARTMAN
IN THREE WAYS
Continued from First Page)

the first time that he has pulled his
weapon.
Speaking of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. MI Fish said.
Those gentlemen simply acted in the
line of their duty. and in so doing
brought 10 the knowledge Of the general
public here and abroad certain things
which We're already known TO many in
Wall Street.
Their action has simply been like
thai Of a prosecuting officer in bringing
out the details Of a robbery OF murder.
stock robbery cannot be stopped by
legislation. Laws viii never remedy the
evil What is wanted is proper enforce
ment.H
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
In MemOriam

sad but loving remembrance Of
cur dear brother, WILLIAM ALBEIT
HIGGS. who departed this lifc two years
ago today March o. 1865.
The midnight stars are beaming
Upon a silent grave
Where sIeepeJh without dreaming
The one we could not save.
Heaven retaineth now the treasure.
Earth the lonely CasEeJ keeps
And the sunheaUs love 90 finger
Where our darling brother sleeps.
IL BY His Sisters.
RORET-Tn memory OF my dear father.
CHARLES OZYAS ROBEY. who died one
wear ago today March -, 1906.
I loved him. yes. no tongue can tell
How much ] loved him and how well
God loved him. too. and He thought best
To take my father home to rest.
II by His Son, =. n r.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
Died.

MILLER-On Wednesday. March 20. 1901. at
1-20 a. m GEORGE r. MILLER beloved
husband Of Bette Miller fnee EracengeyerJ
ia his thirty-second year.
Funeral from his late residence, 30 =
street southwest on Friday. March y. aL
o. IA. Relatives and friends invited 10
attend. iun-J--t
McELFRESH-On Tuesday, March -, 1891.
JAMES p McELFEESH-
Particulars in another column.
BROWN-On Thursday, March y. 1891. az
Providence Hospital, Mrs. NELLIE O.
BROWN.
Particulars in another column.
ELLISON Thursday, March q, 1901. at his
home 3GI y street northwest, CHARLES
ELLIS, IL nis eighty-eighth year.
The Washington times., 1907-03-22
BODY OF MRS. BARTLETT
ARRIVES FROM NAPLES

The body of Mrs. Jennie R. Bartlett,
of Providence, r, T.. widow of Rear
admiral Bartlett. L. s n. who was
well known iu Washington where he
,,as stationed for several years, has ar
lived in New York from Naples. Accom-
panyinc the body were Rear Admiral J.
III stevens. Mrs. Stevens and two
daughters of Mrs. Bartlett. Mrs. Bartlett
and her daughters spent the winter
broad and had been accompanied part
Wv bv Admiral and Mrs. Stevens, Mrs
bartlett died suddenly In Italy Of heart
disease.