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The Washington times., 1907-12-28
HUNT LOST BONDS
IN NEW YORK SAFE
Cotton Estate Papers Be-
lieved to Be at Atlantic
Trust Company.

Convinced that the missing bonds OF
the famous Cotton estate were not
found in san Francisco. as told by tele-
grams from that city last night, Charles
A. Douglas and Bralnard w. Parker
collectors OF the estate, will go to New
York next week 10 open the safe de-
posit vault in the Atlantic Safe De-
posit and Trust Company in which,
It is believed, Walter J. Bartnett and
David f. Walker deposited much OF the
wealth.
The vault Will be opened next Friday
unless the key. which has to come from
San Francisco. arrives IN New York be-
fore that day.
IF anything was found in the San
Francisco bank" said Mr.. Douglas to-
day, 'it was probably some nOn-nego-
table stock The bonds we want are
SOS. 600. 1 believe they are in New York
1 have received no notification from
San Francisco that anything has been
found there"
Thus the dramatic Cotton will case.
which has touched Paris. San Francis
co, Washington and New York. will
have much light shed on its mysteries
In New York. II no key for the vault
IS forthcoming by Friday. the vault
Will probably be forced open, as the
order Of the New York court sanctions
10 as a last resort.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Friends in Washington
Anxiously Awaiting News
Of the Watertown Tragedy

More complete details regarding the
horrible death by fire at Watertown.
Mass, yesterday morning Of John
Clark, jr-, q former Washington seeds
man, and his entire family of four, are
being. awaited by members Of the family
and friends here.
The information is to come through
John Clark, ST., head Of the Botanic
Garden, who left yesterday afternoon
FOR WateTtown Immediately on hearing
OF the death Of his son.
The dead man is also a brother Of
William Clark, florist, Of BladenSburg
road. who is at a loss to understand how
his brothers home caught fire, mas
much as it was newly built and steam
heated throughout
John Clark, jr-, was at one time con-
nected with the Agricultural Depart
ment in this city, and later became a
florist ana scotsman. EIe was also once
connected With his brothers business on
BladenSbUrg road.
About ten years ago he moved TO Bos-
ton, where he established a similar busi-
ness. doing we'll Up TO the time of his
death yesterday. The entire Clark fam
ily, which came from Scotland a nurlbc..
of years ago, are florists, the father
being at the Botanic Garden, while tie
four sons established business in
Washington. philadelphia, Riverton, "
J., and WatertOwn. Mass.
As published in yesterdays Times, the
position of Clark and his two boys, John.
aged eleven, and Philip, aged nine, indi-
Gated that he was endeayoring to escape
from the burning house when SuffoCated
They were rescued before their bodies
were badly burned. When the firemen
reached the back room, however, where
the wife and little daughter, Doris. were
asleep, they were unable to enter and
the bodies of these two were left in the
ruins. the hremen devOting their efforts
TO extinguishing the flames near the
spot, preventing their entire obstruction.
The building was In flames when first
seen, and, inasmuch as the department
was returning from another alarm there
was some little delay in reaching the
Clark home. Belmont street, where the
Clarks lived, divides Watertown and
Belmont, and the FIRE departments of
both towns responded to the alarm.
The five victims will probably be buried
this afternoon or tomorrow morning in
Boston. The elder Clark was Joined in
Philadelphia yesterday afternoon by an
other son, James, and the two proceeded
TO Watertown TO take charge of the
hodies.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ANNOUNCE CHANGES
IN SUPREME COURT
Several Promotions and One
Appointment Due First
of Year.

Col. John r. Young. clerk of the Dis
triCt Supreme Court. this morning an
n2unced changes that viii take place In
the personnel of his office January 1.
The changes to be made consist OF pro-
motions ana one new appointment, made
necessary by tie recent death of Frank
/. Williams, marriage license clerk and
index clerk of the equity division.
r. Z. Belew, acting clerk of Equity
Court, No 2. Will be transferred TO the
marriage license clerks desk and made
index clerk of equity records.
Williams +. Lemon, clerk of Equity
Court, No. ]. Will be transferred 20 a
similar position in Equity Court, No. 2
The clerkship to Chief Justice Cla-
baugh will be filed by James Aulick
Craven Palmer. who will be appointed
an assistant clerk Of the District Su-
preme Court Mr.. Palmer is a son Of
United states Marshal Palmer Of the
District Of Columbia. He was born
April 3. 1854
c. r. Sherwood, who has been in
Marshal Palmer's Office for six years.
as deputy marshal and assistant TO
Disbursing officer Palmer, succeeds Mr..
Palmer.
CLAYTON NJ. Nash, a deputy in the jus
tice of peace Office, viii succeed Mr..
Sherwood
Charles H Robson, brother of Chief
Deputy United States Marshal Robson.
is the new appOintee and viii succeed
Mr.. Nash as a deputy. Mr.. Robson
served as a temporary deputy at the
time of the organization OI tine Juvenile
Court He is forty-nine years old and a
printer by trade
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
CITY IS SHOCKED
OVER THE DEATHS
OF WHOLE F FAAILY
Father and Brothers of
Dead Man Prepare for
the Funerals.

BOSTON, Dec. 28.-Lylng side by side
L, an undertaking establishment in Wa
tertown today are the bodies OF FIVE per
sons, the entire family OF John Clark,
who lost their lives in the fire that de-
strcyed their home early yesterday.
John Clark, ST., Of Washington, is
here with his sons. George Clark, OF
Philadelphia, and James Clark. OF Riv-
erton, y. J.. attending to the funeral
arrangements.
The entire city Of watertown is in
mourning today. Never in the history
Of the old city has such sadness pre-
vailed That an entire family should
have been wiped out in a dwellinE-house
fire at this day is almost incredible to
the residents.
The latest theory advanced by the
authorities IS that the family cat is
responsible for the tragedy. 1t is be-
heved the animal tipped over a lamp in
her midnight rambles.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DEATH Of GIRL
IS DEEP MYSTERY
Investigation of Killing Of
Miss Ricketts, on Railroad
FruitleSS.

Mystery surrounds the circumstances
under which Miss Bessie Ricketts,, Of
Rockville. an employe Of the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing, met her death
on the railroad tracks in the Maryland
town last evening. Relatives, friends,
and the authorities spent the entire
morning investigating the accident
which cost the young woman her life,
but they were unable to get beyond
theory.
The body has been turned over TO an
undertaken TO be prepared for burial
Funeral services probably viii be held
Monday
Miss Ricketts, lived In washington, but
went to Rockville to spend the holidays
with her relatives. Last evening about
6 O'Clock she and her father left home
and walked to the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad station where they parted.
The father went TO town 10 see a
friend and the daughter went in the
opposite direction That was the last
time she was seen alive by her relatives
While the Frederick train. due TO al
rive in Rockville at 6 O'Clock was back
ing into the siding, the brakeman dis
covered the young woman's body lying
on the track.
She was conscious. but seemed dazed
eye and blood gushed from it. This
appeared 10 be her only injury.
She was carried to the reception room
of the station where she became un-
sciOus and died before DrS. Anderson
and lewis could reacl her. Examina-
ton by the physicians disclosed no
further injury than the cash under the
lefr eye. The cheek bone was not
fractured, but It was the belief of the
physicians that the shock of the blow
reached the young wOman's brain and
caused almost instant death.
The only way the accident is account
ed TOT Is tnaI MISS RlcSetts grew raint
or dizzy while the train was passing
the station platform on which she stood,
and that she fell against one of the
cars.
Some years ago Mr. Ricketts, first
wife was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio
railroad train near where his daughter
met. her death, and he also had a
narrow escape.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
FIVE ARE, KILLED
WHEN TRAINS HIT
Switch Opened Mysteri-
ouSly Sends Fast PaSSen-
ger Into Freight.

LENOX, Mich. Dec. 2S.-The North
Air Line ''Y'' Of the Grand Trunk. Just
outside this village was the scene of
another mysterious wreck last night.
when passenger train No. ,, going from
Montreal via Port Huron, to Detroit.
ran through the open switch and
smashed heed-on into a dOuble-header
freight which was waiting for 1t to
pass.
Train No. 5 was speeding through a
dense fog at forty miles an hour. All
OF its passengers escaped injury, ex-
cept n baby, who was slightly hurt. both
engineers and both fremen Of the en-
gines meeting and a trainman were
killed.
The dead are: Engineer James r.
Bennett, Of passenger train No. 3. De-
troit: Engineer Andrew Bohosky. OF
freight engine, Detroit; Fireman BOhart
freight engine, Detroit; Albert Mccall
fireman, of No ;, Port Huron, Mich.
w. G. Tyler. head brakeman Of freight
Detroit.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Beautiful MarchioneSS
and Italian Tenor Found
Dead Amid Roses
and MagnoliaS.
Woman'S Stepmother
Former Prima Donna,
Is Arrested by the
Police.

ROME, Dec. 2.-The beautiful young
Marchioness Guglielmetu, daughter Of
one of the wealthiest aristocrats in
Rome. and her wOoer. SignOr Spalletti. a
rising tenor engaged by Conried 70 ap-
pear next season in New York. were
found dead under mysterious Circum-
stances today IN the conservatory ad-
joining the villa Of the young woman's g
father. II is believed they were suf-
focated by perfume OF the flowers. The
tragedy was unquestiOnably due TO pa
rental opposition to the couples court
ship.
Spallettl and his sweetheart had met
Clandesunely in the conservatory. When
found they We're locked in from the out
side. There were several doors, all Sc
curely fastened, rendering escape i'm
possible without a commotion which
must have alarmed the house.
How they died has not been definitely
determined One explanation offered is
that, hnding discovery inevitable, they
poisoned themselves rather than face
disgrace. The police incline to the they
Ory advanced by several physicians that
they were suffocated in the cIosely-shut
conservatory by the intense fragrance of
the magnolia, gardenias, and tube roses
with which the room was filled
Acting on the suppOsiuOn that the
sweeJhearts were locked in by some one
VINO wanted them discovered in each
others company. the detectives have
arrested the Marquis Guglielmettis S
wife formerly the famous prima donna
Defarro.
The marquis. an aged widower. we'd
ded SignOrita DefarrO. but a short time
ago, and his daughter by his former
marriage IS known 10 have opposed the
match The stepmother denies re-
spOnsibility for the tragedy.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
H. H. CLAPP BEQUEATHED
ALL TO GRANDCHILDREN

Albert p. Ruff, Of this city, and
George r. Spalding. of Denver. Col,
executors Of the will of Henry H CIapp.
dated July i, 1907, have fled that docu-
ment for probate. To a sister, Amelia
NJ. Clapp. tho sum Of $500 is left The
testator directs that the remainder OF
the estate be equally divided between
his grandchildren. Mrs. Alice NJ. Spald-
ing, Denver, Col, and J. Harvey Ruff,
Ishwood, Wyo.
The win Of Lizzie Dewey, dated De-
ccmber Il, 1907, was filed for probate
today. Eight shares of the stock of
the Washington Gas Light Company is
left to a granddaughter, Dorothy
Dewey. The remainder Of the estate =
to be equally divided btween the grand
children, Dorothy and George Dewey.
The National Savings and Trust Com
pany is named as executor.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The barometer is low this morning
from the St Lawrence valley south
westward to eastern Texas; il IS high
over the southeastern States. and the
Missouri valley. The temperat lures
range from zero and below in Mime
sofa and North Dakota TO over 90
degrees in the lower Mississippi valley.
Rain has fallen in the Lake region. the
Ohio valley, and the east Gulf States.
Rain IS indicated for tonight I'm the
East Gulf, South, and Middle Atlantic
States. Snow or rain is probable Sun
day in the lower Lake region and
northern New York. with clearing
weather elsewhere in the East and
South.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh southwes-
terly winds and fair weather to the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
M0T0RMAN INDICTED
IN TROLLEY WRECK CASE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 2S.-Au-
gustus BatteraH. motorman Of an In
dianapohs and Cincinnati Traction Com
pany car recently wrecked at Acton,
Ind, causing the death Of Donald
Sleeth. has been indicted By the grand
jury for manslaughter and placed uu-
der bond. 1t is alleged that he dlsre-
garded a red light. and permitted the
car to dash into an oben switch.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
PHILIP TRIAL IN FEBRUARY.

Announcement is made from the Office
of District Attorney Baker that by
agreement with counsel for the defense
the trial Of CASTOR Philip, charged with
the murder of Frank MacAboy, cab
driver, at the Arlington Hotel. May Is,
viii not be called until the first week
in February This pOstponement was
made to enable the Government TO take
UT the trial of the rail cases. The
Philip trial viii last probably two
weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Spalletti Was Not to Sing
For New York Impresarios

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Herr Conried,
director Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, was not to be found at his
Office today, but the press representa-
tive Of the Metropolitan said that he
had never heard Of Spauetu and was
quite sure that no teno~ Of that name
had been engaged for an appearance at
the Metropolitan Opera House.
1t was also stated at the Manhattan
Opera House that Spalletu had not been
engaged by Hammerstein.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Service for Commuters Be-

tween Baltimore and Washington. With
its new schedule effective Monday, jan
uary 6, the Pennsylvania Railroad will
IeadJust its train service between BaIti-
more and Washington. so that train No
Sl4 viii leave Washington 500 p. m and
arrive Baltimore at $500 p. m.: and train
Nc. SZ2 viii leave Washington 5:03 p. m.
ard arrive Union Station, Baltimore. at
6:zl .. m.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ROOSEVELT REPLIES
TO GOVERNOR SPARKS

President Roosevelt today wired Cow
ernor Sparks. Of Nevada, in response
TO his appeals 10 retain Federal troops
at Goldheld that the troops would DO
removed within five days. unless in that
time the governor should issue a call
fer the Legislature to meet in special
session for the purpose Of assuming its
responsibilities in the preservation OF
order.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Questions Clerk in Store.

Chief OF Police Rogers today sum
mOned to his Office Henry Williams,
clerk IN a Newark store, at whose store
a mattress and pillow were bought two
weeks ago by a man who represented
himself as Arthur Thompson, one OF
the men now under arrest. This man
ordered the articles delivered at ThOmp-
sOE's boat q few yards from the pool
where the body was found
williams describes the man who or
dered the mattress as differing ma
teriauv from Thompson. the prisoner
His description Of his customer tai
lies in almost every detail with
that furnished by COOgan, the watch
man at the Marine Iron Works, who
saw a man and a woman pass toward
the Long Black swamp a short time
before the murder is supposed 10 have
been committed
The police think that n third man was
living on the Idle Hour with Thompson
and Kirkman, the two suspects.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
S1.a5 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
sylvania Railroad. Tickets good rerura-
ing until Sunday night Ali regular
trains except Congressional Limited"
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
successful Business Men Demand the

hest pr.nting-that's why our clientele IS
so large. Globe Printing Co.. 18th and z
sts. RH.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Three Theories Of Crime.

Three distinct theories affecting the
case are put forth today. The first is
that the woman was slain on one Of
The half hundred yachts mOUred mean
where the BODY was found, a second IS
that she was murdered somewhere in
New Jersey and her body brought 10
the place where found IN wagon: while
the third is that she died as the result
of an illegal operation. after which her
body was thrown out 10 be found miles
from the scene Of the crime
Prosecutor Speer, who has charge OF
the case, Is discouraging any or his
assistants talking 4 think there was
a crime committed he said. but thers
are certain clues that L want run down
before 1 shall act
An inquest can be OF no use. Coroner
2unueIl. of Hudson county. says. until
there is some eviderce To snow ar lCast
how she met death. County Physician
Converse las found q mark which -
thinks indicates that the woman Wa
stabbed TO the brain with a hat pih,
which pierced the flesh Just under TIA
left eye.
The wound is so small that an autopsy
VIII be necessary tC verify this suspi-
cion. The doctor did not discover the
wound until last night. and made 4
fresh examination OF 1t by daylight to-
day.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
TEMPERATURE.
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. "A
Sun rises tomorrow.............. IL
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Would Give No Address.

Il asked for her address. but she
would not give me one. saying that she
would keep in touch with me- She said
she lad kept Euzse for two f-.nlEes IN
Brooklyn and had friends i'll Newark
with whom she was staying.
7 did not see her again, nor hear from
her, but am positive that this is the
woman These are the clothes she wore
when she come TO see me-
Circumstances developed by the police
today pointed TO the fact that the
woman was poisoned on board Pas
sale boat not far from the pond IN
which her body was found
Thomas Flanagan, an elevator man in
a Newark department store identified
The slain woman today as q woman he
saw Christmas Eve in a restaurant IN
Newark she had met HIM where he
vas employed earlier in the evening
stating she bad ssa engagement 10 meet
friend AZ the elevator entrance. o.
she told him she was d stranger in
Newark. but cid nOt say where sha
came from.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Man Met Her Christ
mas Eve in Newark
Restaurant.
Clerk in Store Involves
Mysterious Man
From Yacht.

HARRISON, n. J., Dec. &.-The name
OF the good looking young woman
whose nude body WAS found Thursday
In a pond. near the Passaic river. was
Annie Evans, according to q positive
Identification made this afternoon by
Mrs Margaret Wright OF MoatcIair.
Mrs Wright called at the mo-gue this
afternoon and viewed the body OF tha
slain girl, after carefully inspecting ths
clothing She was positive in her id5nti-
fiC=tiOn-
Mrs. Wright is the owner Of ar en-
ployment agency at AZ Bloomfield ave-
nue.. MOntciair. She said today
This woman came 10 see me Decem-
Der y about 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
She was dressed Ia the clothes have
just examined and wore a black hat
with a white feather. She fled an an
plicarlOn with me for a position as
nOusekeeper and said she would prefer
20 keep house for a bachelor. She said
uer name was Mrs Annie Evans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-At once; young man assistant bookkeeper; no special knowledge of bookkeeping required, but must write good hand and be accurate. Answer, stating salary wanted. Manufacturer, c care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

SALESNTEN-Big money and pleasant business, selling on honor new depart ment to retailers; very profitable and desirable; nothing like 1t ever before offered; experience unnecessary; natural qualifications win; only those who can give best of references need apply; give age present and previous business. Will met, 1O9 Randolph St. Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

WANTED-A salesman of ability to rep resent us exclusively In Alabama with our large and first class line of calen- dars and advertising specialties. Our line is so complete that every business concern in each and every town and city can be solicited; our goods are first class and priced right; our company was organized In 1882 and is well and favorably known throughout the coun- try. Capitalized for s200,0O0 commls slons 20 and 25 per cent A man of abil- lty and willing to work steadily can make from $50 to $100 per week. Good man only wanted. Enclose this ad- vertisement with application. Address Sales Manager, Merchants Publishing Co.,, Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

SADESMAN-Splendi side line for sales man calling on all classes retail trade in towns ten thousand and under; staple line convenient samples; big commis- sions; correspondence confidential. Side Line, Box 725, Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
ONE GENT A WORD

RATES-0ne cent . word a dayJ no ad. tnlken for less than 25 cents for nrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

SALESNAN--Donit answer this ad. unless you want to earn from 800 to $500 per month with a strong proposition; we mean business if you are the man; write us. Frank R. Jennings Sales Mgr, Chi . caRO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

MARRIED man, 2S years old. wishes place as driver for laundry or any business house. Good education and references. Address K. N, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

WANTED-Salesman, experienced in any line, to sell general trade in south; lib- eral commissions with $35 weekly ad- vance One salesman earned $12S9 2S during last three months, his first work The Continental Jewelry Co.,. Cleveland Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
ONE GENT A WORD

HATES-One cent . word a day, no nd. taken for less than 20 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

RATEs-One cent a word a dayJ no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

|NVANTED-Positon as stenographer or cashier by young woman. Address G.
 s., care Age-Herald. 6-29-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
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 HELP WANTED,

WANTED~Inteiligen and energetic ladies and gentlemen of first class ap- pearance to handle a first class and money making proposition; give address. o. H. AS, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

'WANTED-Coach to do in High school and college branches; carry advanced degree and can give recommendations. Address Box 127 Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

WANTED-Salesman for Alabama; ex- perienced travelling man preferred; line staple for general trade; position per manent; sS0 weekly advance with com mission. Sawyer. Leslie & Co.,, Detroit Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

HAVE good territory and new jewelrS propostion for good travelling salesman references and bond required Box 4l6 Iowa City, Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

EXPERT bookkeeper wants several sets Of small books to keep during spare hours A. H. G., care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

YOUNG man, good habits and experi- enced rate clerk, now holding respon- sible position with railroad in Birming- ham, desires position as traffic manager with wholesale house or corporation. Ad- dress L. T. K, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

WANTED-Soliciting salesman to sell umbrellas direct from factory to con sumer and manage office here. New and liberal proposition. For full par ticulars write Atlanta Umbrella Co.,, 32 Peachtree st., Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
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 SITUATIONS WANTED.

MANTED-Position with wholesale or re-
 tail grocery or produce firm, as inside or outside salesman, collector or shipping clerk; several years experience; middle age; good education and good references.
 Address M-99 care Age-Herald. 6-29-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

WANTED-Firemen and brakemen on railroads in Birmingham vicinity, to fill vacancies caused by promotions; expert ence unnecessary; state age, height
 weight; flremen. $100 monthly, become engineers and earn s200; brakemen, $75, become conductors, earn $50; name po- sition preferred. Railway Association
 care Birmingham Age-Herald. 6-2-5t-su