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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
MIND READERS NEW FEAT.
Plays Any Piece on Piano Named TO
Assistant in Audience.

London, Feb. "A thought-reading per
Torrance was introduced at the Hippo
drome last night by a clever pair Of per
formers styling themselves Trilby ana
SveagaH, which is calculated to arouse as
much controversy as the puzzling display
by the Zancigs at the Alhambra.
When they had concluded their turn
last evening, a gentleman rose in the
auditorium and said that he was prepared
to give $500 to any London hospital If the
Zancigs succeeded in duplicating it.
Trilby is a charming young woman at
tired in evening dress. She is seated at a
piano on the stage, while Svengali, a
dark middle-aged man, enters the audi
forum.
Svengali receives from the auditors the
names Of any musical pieces they care to
specify, and Immediately he is given the
name Trilby plays and sings the number
The remarkable part of the proceedings
is that SyengaH does not once turn his
face to the stage. nor does he seemingly
communicate with Trilby in any visible
way Certainly he does not utter a word
until the act is finished.
TTilby was not once in fault in her
rendition Of the numbers suggested by
the auditors. and she says she is able to
play and sing in a moment any one of
some $500 musical numbers. embracing
the compositions of all nations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
GETS RECORD SALARY
DiSOwned Prince to Appear
on Paris Stage.
UNIDENTIFIED AGAINST INJURY
Prince de BrOgIie Says He Is Of
fciaIIy Informed That His Family
VIII DO All in Their Power to Pre-
vent Him and His Wife from Full
filing Theatrical Engagement.

London. Feb. Prince and Princess de
Broglie seemed particularly happy at the
TlvoI last night. for they signed a con-
tract in London yesterday with the di-
rector OF the Scala. Paris. to appear
there FOR a month, beginning in May, at
a salary Of 5000 a week-a record salary
for Paris There is also a clause in their
contract indemnifying them up 10 a
sum Of $4,000 against injury during such
time as they shall be in the Scala carry
ing out their engagement.
Prince de Broglic said last night that
he is officially informed that his family
viii do all in their power to prevent him
and the princess from appearing in Paris.
Before appearing there they viii both
fulfill a months engagement at the Win
ter Garden. Berlin, and they are now con-
sidering offers from brussels and Vienna.
we are seeking enga gements on our
aTtistP merits solely said Prince Robert,
and a letter that I received yesterday
from a great musical director in Italy.
who addressed me as his dear COnfrere,
gave me more pleasure, can assure you,
than you can possibly imagine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
GAIN OF GERMAN SOCIALISTS
While Seats Are Lost, Much Heavier
Vote Is Polled.
Emperor Can Derive No Satisfaction
Parties show Increase.

Berlin. Feb 2-It is now possible to
analyze the popular vote so as to arrive
at its true significance. and it wiz be
seen that Emperor William can derive no
comfort from the expression Of popular
opinion at the polls. The Social Demo-
Gratis, although they lost heavily in seats
in the Reichstag. have increased their
total vote from 100000, in 1903 to 3.251, 600
this year. and their vote heads the list.
Every party increased its vote. The
Clericals pOlied 2.274,000 votes. an increase
of 1876, 000; the National Liberals 1870, 900,
an increase of 245OOO; the Conservatives.
1,124OO0. an Increase of 10000 or the three
radical parties 1,2ll,00G. an increase Of 81
600. and the Poles, $4,000, an increase Of
102, 000
It appears, therefore, that the Clericals.
who forced the dissolution of the Reichs-
tag. gained at the polls in larger proper
ton than any other party. Even If the
Conservative, Free Conservative. Nation
al Liberal, the three radical groups,
should, for arguments sake, be credited
to the Kaiser's policy, there would re-
main a popular majority against him in
the country of no less than L695OOO.
This demonstrates convincingly the un-
representative character Of the German
Reichstag 1t win also be seen that the
government would be compelled to make
some sort of compromise with the Cier-
icals in the new house, otherwise no leg
islGtiOn will be possible.
Members Of the government at present,
however. are unable TO give expression TO
any emotion save eXultatiOn over the de
feat of the Socialists in the reduction of
their numerical representation in the
Reichstag
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Berlin. Feb 2-Astonishing revelations
are being made Of fraud committed by
society women who make a practice Of
taking a prominent part in bazaars and
other charity functions.
II is shown that these "hyenas Of char
ity," as they are called here. have not
only victimized gatherings legiumately
organized. but they have been IN the
habit of engineering theatrical fetes,
where they sold cups Of coffee al IS. and
los. each. and other articles of refresh
ment at equally extravagant prices.
In one case a woman sold kisses on the
bare arm for $50, on the neck for $,
and on the cheek for $50. Those who
were shocked by this and other stin more
astonishing devices for obtaining money
were told that everything was jusufable
in the cause Of charity.
Unfortunately, further revelations have
made il clear that many of these nomi-
nally charitable ladies appropriated large
sums Of the money obtained in this way.
One society belle. prominent figure at
all charitable fetes, systematically appro-
priated all gold coins paid 10 her, and
Dl-iE lsal44EA over S--FE- Et-lS 10 t--S
treasurer.
Recently one woman, detected in the
set OF stealing money, was publicly as
saulted az a charitable fete by a woman,
whose indignation carried her away. The
sight of one fashionabIy dressed lady
whipping another gorgeously arrayed
Dame a: an assembly attended by 300
persons created great excitement, and led
to persistent inquiries as IL the cause of
the encounter.
Another ''hyena of charity was detect
ed in the act of pOcketing money. and
was compelled TO disgorge her spOiIs on
the spot, in the. fun view Of forty or
fifty COutemptuOuS spectators. She was
searched there and then. and gold coins
were extracted from her pockets, from
the folds of her dress, and from her
dainty shoes. Then she was driven from
the building amid loud Kisses and boots.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
DE WHITES PAY SMALL.
Russian Statesman Lost Money Ne
EOtiating Peace Treaty.


st. Petersburg. Feb. I'm order to de-
stroy the impression that Count Witte
has accumulated vast wealth from his
government service, one Of his friends
has published an account Of his income
and expenditure in newspaper which is
widely read among the poor here
The writer states that Count Whites
actual salary from the government AT the
present moment is only $1,000. which he
receives as a member of the council Of
the empire. He received $4,000 from the
imperial treasury while he was president
Of the council of minister's but this sum
was largely consumed iH expenses neces-
sary TO that position.
Apart from this. ne has only $4,000.
which is his Wifes dOwry. He received
only $500 for his mission 10 the United
States 10 negotiate the Portsmouth treaty.
while his actual expenses on that occasion
amounted to 81. 600.
The writer's communication concludes
with a description OF Countess Whites
charities. She gives 30 dinners daily 10
the poor Of the district where they live.
besides free supplies of boots and warm
clothing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
KILLED BY DYING Man
Released Convict Has Costly
Revenge OH Betrayer.
APAgHES SHOOT AND STAB
Man CrayyIs TO Where PO-
lice Are Struggling with Murderer
Five Tfmes-Breaks Blade OF in
Wognd and Falls Back Dead.

Paris, Feb. 2-There was a savage fight
between TWO Apaches last night in the
Rue de GreneIle. in the course Of which
they were both killed.
Alphonse Bouille came out Of prison yes
terday, after two years of hard labor, and
forthwith began TO hsQt over Paris for
his intimate friend, Leon Jduvenin. who
had betrayed him to the police. He met
him in the Rue de Grenelle. and at once
shot him mortally.
Two policemen arrested the murderer.
but while they were struggling with him
the dying man Crawled on his hands and
knees behind them and stabbed BOuille
five times in the back, breaking his blade
of in the wound as he fell back. dead. in
the gutter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
THIEVES ISSUE JOURNAL.
write 1t by Hand and Pass IL Along
the Line.

Paris, Feb. 2.-The dreaded Partisan
"Apaches," as the hooligans are called
here, have a paper of their own. 1t is
written by hand. says the Humanite. and
is passed on from one Apache" to an
other
Among the amusing features is the
fashions column" Collars and ties"
says the Journal. "are still little worn by
well-dressed gentlemen, and the silk bal
loon cap has been replaced by the motor
ing cap. TattOQing is still fashionable.
Silent shoes, with rubber soles, are much
in vogue"
The society column contains news of
the various doings OF wel-known
"Apaches'' in the penal settlements.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
LOVE NOT THE INCENTIVE.
French Women Give Various other
Reasons why They seek Marriage.

Paris, Feb. "A French statistician has
been devoting considerable time recently
to discovering the reasons for which
women are anxious TO get married.
His inquiries included questions ad-
dressed to ninety-fve girls between the
ages of fifteen and seventeen, asking
them why they wished to get married.
The result was as follows:
Five wished to marry in order that they
might go out unchaperoned-
Ten because they would then be able
to amUse themselves.
Five because their husbands would en-
able them TO travel.
Seven so that they would own their
own homes.
Four looked forward to possessing a
family
Three did not wish TO marry at all,
while sixty-one We're anxious 10 be mar
ried, but could give no specific reason
why.
Not one of the girls suggested love as a
motive for matrimOny.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
CHILD WRITES TO HEAVEN.
Asked That Her Mother, Who Is Ill,
Might Get Well

Liverpool, Feb 2-The Post has re-
ceived an envelope and letter from a lady.
brought back TO her house through the re-
turn letter branch of the general post
office. The envelope bears a childish
scrawl in lead pencil. which reads:
To the Dear God in Heaven" And the
pOst-Office quantity stamped It Insuf-
hciently addressed" and returned IL. In
side on tiny slip of paper was written:
Dear God: Please make mother better
She is Mrs. -. of Huskisson street"
Mrs. - has been i'll. and her daughter.
age six, wrote the letter to the unknown
one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
Curious sanctuary for Hare.

London. Feb "A hare which was
startled by a motor car, about mile and
a half out of WimbOrne Minister, kept
ahead of the car and ran into the town.
Here several dogs, boys, and men joined
in the chase. but the hare was too
nmble for them. and sought sanctuary
in the grounds Of the UTsuline Convent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
TWO PARTIES; ONE ORGAN.
Switzerland Paper serves for Two
Political Organizations.

London, Feb. 2.-Gruningen. a locality
of 100 inhabitants in the Canton Of Zu-
rich. Switzerland, boasts a single news
paper which. although II serves both po-
HticaI parties at the same time, performs
its functions to general satisfaction. The
Woehenblatt gives pages one and two to
the Conservative Liberals and pages three
and four to the Socialists.
The two parties stand on a footing Of
avowed hostilities and pelt each other
with the strongest terms Of abuse. Pages
three and four are filled with arguments
refuting statements made on pages one
and two. and vice versa. As for the con-
ductor Of the paper, Monsieur Wirz, he
scars serenely and only asks to see the
number Of his subscribers increased.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
SMUGGLER'S MISTAKE FATAL.
MerrymRkers Drink MethyIated
Spirits in Place of Vodka.

Vienna. Feb "A smuggler's mistake
has caused the death Of eight peasants at
the village of Stryemieszyce, in Austrian
Poland. The burgomaster of the village
invited several Of his friends to celebrate
his betrothal and set before them a bar
rel Of spirits which a friend of his had
smuggled in from Russia.
The peasants remarked on the strong
flavor of their drinks. but as they were
accustomed to the crudest and most fiery
potato spirit they did not hesitate to
drink the health of the bride and bride
groom in deep potations.
The next day eight of them were dead.
and on inquiry being made, il was dis
covered that the smuggler had obtained a
barrel of methylated spirits instead Of the
vodka he imagined himself TO be snug
Cling.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
RUSSIAN CHEMIST DEAD.
Prof. MendeIeef, of st. Petersburg,
Won Medal Last Year.

ST Petersburg. Feb. PROF. Dimitri
Ivanovitch Mendeleef, the celebrated
chemist. died here this morning. Prof.
Mendeleef received last year at a meet
ing of the Royal Society, London. the
Cowley gold medal. esteemed among
chemists as being high honor He was
born at Tobolsk. Siberia, in 1884, and. in
addition to being distinguished chemist.
was a geolOgist, philosopher. and edu-
catiOnalist- In 1871 Prof. Mendeleef fore
told not only the existence but the gem
eral properties Of three new chemical
elements, each of which is now in the
table Of elements under the names of
gallium, scandium, and germanium.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
ALIEN EXCLUSION COSTLY.
British Act Is Found to BE Inenec-
tive and ExtrnVagant.

London. Feb. '2-Omci8I figures have
been issued which show that the working
of the aliens act, passed by the late gov
eminent. but rendered nugatory by the
present one. is anenective and extrava-
CANT. Out of 465.500 arrivals. there have
been only 4S9 exclusions. The cost Of
working the act is $4,000 a year. making
the expense of excluding an undesirable
alien about $500.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
RattIe shin for Sale

Portsmouth. Feb 1.-THE Inflated bat
tie ship Montagu is to be sold as she
lies on the rocky coast of Lundy Island.
Forms of tender containing conditions
OF sale and all available particulars. may
be obtained from the director of naval
contracts at the admiralty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03

The Washington Herald has but
one name. 1t is The Washington
Herald every morning In the week,
Sunday included. Telephone, Main
$500.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
Memorial 10 Can't. John Smith

London, Feb. 2.-Gen. Baden-PowelI has
given bust of his ancestor, Capt. John
Smith. the founder Of Virginia to Louth
School, where Smith was educated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
DEFENDS HOME RULE
Ireland's New Secretary Is
Friendly to Her Cause.
ADVOCATES LIBERAL MEASURE

During His Election Campaign, Mr..
Birreu Spoke I'm Favor of Some
Substantial Modification of Act of
Union, Declaring IL to BE n Plain
Political Necessity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
BELLIES ROB BAZAARS
Society Women Appropriate
Charity Fund.
GROSS FRAUDS ARE REVEALED

"Hyenas Of Charity" as They Are
Termed in Berlin, Discovered 10
Have systematically Kept Lions
Share of Sums Received by Them.
One Woman Publicly Whipped.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
TRIES TO KILL PRIEST
Lunatic RuSheS Upon Him
with Large Knife.
SUBDUED AFTER STRUGGLE

Mailman Makes MurderouS Attack on
Father Carr in Asylum, Crying;
Sha'R't Have -Ft"-He Makes Escape
over High Garden Wall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
PROsPECTIVE ROYAI. RRInE nd GROOM


King of Italy
only daughter
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-20
Alcohol
needed

dat David WilieoX In readily par
1an&Ale Cor lhFowtng = lev aNaaasess
~ his eoFporaiion. whaeA has carried
Is go passengers Ia s@eaSe pears
and killed bot thFe@ Ia Thirty pears
the ~SasqaehAnnA Aitls8on II the
Delaware and HndAsn has operated
it, ass miles u track without = pas
sengsr fatality. President WILCOX
believes thai his rscaasd compares fa-
EoFably sGiah the hest records nj
painless railroad operation in far
eign oountr4es. and 80 IL DORIS, IA
Great Britain In 1905 all the railroad
aociden's put together caused but -
deaths ~ passengers. and the aver
age for 81 years ending with 1904
vas ole passenger Killed "a 3i.tGi.
So carried. and one injured To g.
033.s95 carried. while the total a
uaities. passengers. employees and all
In 1906 vas 1893 killed and and
s.a5s injured The Delaware and
Hudson has done extremely well. u
merits the gratitude m ali Who
when they take the train like TO feel
that they will be siill In the flesh
when they get off.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-20
DENEEN did
NOT DISCUSS POLITICS

Washington, Match 2",@iovcrnor
Dcneen and Attorney General Stead
did not come to see me on any politi-
cal matters al all. The above was
substantially the words the president
used, in his talk with Senator Hans
brongh of North Dakota yesterday,
when the latter asked him about the
report that Saturdays conference at
the white house with the Illinois Of
ficials during which Secretary Taft
and his brother called, was for the
purpose of launching a boom for Sec
rotary Taft for the presidency.
From an authoritative source 1t was
learned today that the visit OF De-
neen and Stead had to do with the
Alton deal, which figured In the Har-
riman investigation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-20
Kansas City Markets.
Especial Corresp0ndence.)

Kansas City Stockyards. March IS.
The cattle market closed last week
In good condition, after having SUI.
fered some depression the first three
days Of the week on account Of heavy
supplies at all the markets. Receipts
here dropped down after Wednesday,
and the demand improved rapidly, In.
dicating a latent strength In the mar.
ket. Supply today Is 1880 head,
market generally steady. some small
weakness on heavy corn fed steers.
while lighter steers. she stun, and
stockers and feeders are steady 10
firm, The top price last week was
1896 for choice corn fed steers, moth
ing choice here today: bulk Of steers
at $500 TO $500. cows 1926 to $3.50.
heifers 1916 TO $500. bulls $500 to
s4.25, calves $3.50 TO $500. stockers
1915 to $500. feeders $4.25 to s5.25.
Some pulp fed steers from Sugar City.
Colo. sold recently at $40. Colorado
feeders at $3.50 to s495. rough hay
fed steers s4,65 to $3.50. Consldera-
BILE corn remains In the country and
market for feeders is likely to remain
strong balance Of the spring months.
Mutton markets are strong and ac-
tive each day lately: market I5c to
25c higher last week. and stronger to-
day. The supply was moderate last
week at $4,000 head. run today $1,000.
Small runs are predicted for the next
month or two mt this point. Today's
prices set a new top on lambs. at
s. IS, bulk Of all the lambs here to,
day selling AT $3.50 to $7.S5. Year,
llnEs sold at $3.50 to 500 today. hca-
w yearlines at SOS. wethcrs lately
at $500 TO 600, ewes SIS. rs to $3.50.
Along with the reduced supplies that
are expected from now on. stronger
prices are looked for. and $500 lambs
would not he n surprising feature any
day low. Packers are making new
recOrds in tho slaughter Of cattle this
year. and require large numbers OF
sheep and lambs as a concomitant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-20
LEASING PUBLIC LANDS.
tFroan Moody's Magazanel

tFrom MoOdy's Magazine)
Had our government thirty years
ago begun the policy Of leasing.
rather than that OF selling and Civ.
Ing away It's lands. agricultural and
forest. as well as all mineral lands.
what an income II would now have
from this source. probably enough TO
build a dozen $4,000. 900 battieships
a year and 10 support an army and
navy big enough 90 lick all creation.
Would not tho country as a whole
benefit tremendously by such a poll.
.cy7 Tariff and internal revenue tar.
es, would. or could. then be reduced
and industry and homes be relieved
from heavy burdens. Speculation In
land values would not flourish Us
nov. but the real farmers would be
gamers, rather than losers, by such
q change. Young men would not now
be- leaving Iowa and other western
states. by tens OF thousands TO M Ia
northern Canada. driven out by land
values so high as almost To prohibit
farming. Such a policy would pre-.
vent the scandaious scrambIes that
occur every time an Indian reserva.
ton 10 thrown open and would pro.
mote an orderly and ~peaceable set.
Element.
Suppose the national government,
now owned one.tenth OF the anthra
cite coal fields and leased It's lands
In tracts Of a few acres each. te
small miners. on a royalty basis oi
so cents per ton: what would be the
effect upon prices? There woult
then be real competition In mining
and hard coal would not cost NOR,
than $1.25 a ton to the railroads ira
versing the coal fields. Then. |
there vel real competition In car
SthS toat W NHt th'
charge for carriage would not ex
coed fifty cents a ton. Consumers II
New York would then pay not NOR
than 50. instead OF Sc a ton. the pre-
sent price, or course. under sucl
conditions. there would be no anthra
cite coal trust and the Reading ant
other anthracite roads would hay'
much smaller capitalization: bu
should these losses worry the thou
sands OF industries and the million,
Of people who would be benefited n,
cheap coal?
We not only hope that presiden
Roosevelt will succeed In saving on
coal lands. but that he will apply thi
lea sing system TO all that is left ,
our federal domain
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-20
SCENIC HIGHWAY
BILL IS VETOED
tcOnsannsd from Page onel

G&sard 4 wafer commissioners and
for o&A*r pamfrmases-
C&,4nrn bin No leG. hy Presi4~Ht
Spices. a. &cs providing funds for the
purchase Of lsoeks u accounts for
~ooun'y ofaria's and providing add
'tional fanas fssg travelling expenses
|fos the trveliag auditor.
Counell hal No. I27. by Senator
Murray. an act creating = dental
'hoasd If examiners This bill re
acts the hill killed by the hou ~ a few
days ago
Cs.anrtl haI No 10. by Senator
Marsin~x. am act placing the county
Of Taos In the first judicial district
for district attorney purposes.
Council btu No, l2s. BY Senator
Martinez. an act providing funds for
the travelling expenses Of district
Judges aud court clerks, The hiil al
lows 500 annually for each.
Council joint resolution No. 9. pro-
yiding for additional pay for the res
ular employees OF the capitol build
Ing,
The following were taken up out OF
the regular order and passed:
Council blu No. I05. an act 10 con
I~struct an addition TO the present cap
itol building. 20 build al executive
mansion and Tor other purposes.
House bill No, 1911. an act TO
amend an act providing for the build
ling OF an arch at the southeast corn
Ter Of the plaza In Santa Fe. to mark
the termination OF the old Santa re
trail. The original bill provided for
la commission Of sixteen men. who. Il
seems. have been unable 10 agree.
and the amendment cuts the com.
mission to three men.
House bill No, 1853. IN act providing
lfor the payment OF unpaid accounts
lin the several counties OF the terri
tory. Amended by council and pass
ed.
The council then adjourned until 2
Io'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The House.
The house opened the session by
Itabling indefinitely the appropriation
bill passed by the council.
After considering the election law
house bill No. 22. al a committee oil
the whole. the house arose and In
~Itroduced 1t for passage. which was
done unanimously.
The following bills were passed:
Council btli No. ~. In regard &c
the taxing Of bank stock
Council bin No. 1874, an act In rela