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The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
BELGIANS RESENT MEDIATION
Intimate Congo Affairs Are None of
ANY One Else's Business.
May Cause Further DimcuItfeN 10
Bring About satisfactory
Adjustment.

Information has reached the State De
partmspt that the Belgian interests which
control the CONGO Free State have plainly
intimated the view is taken in Brussels
that the administration Of Congo affairs
Is none Of the business Of any other gov
eminent This view is surprising, as il
has been held that the powers sirnatorv
20 the Berlin treaty which has 90 do
with the international c0ntro! Of the
Congo. had a voice in its affairs. The
State Department takes this view. and
50 does England and some other cbun-
tries
The attitude Of the government Of the
Co-so. therefore. compicates the situa-
tlon to a considerable degree. II the Bel
gjan government does not take over the
Congo Free State from King Leopold. the
powers signatory to the Berlin treaty
viii probably take action. This viii take
the course Of an international conference
But If the Belgians are steadfast in their
position that the powers have no right
70 interfere with the Congo situation. It
may be difficult 10 bring about a salts
factory adjustment
Many apeais have been made n Sec
retary Root by persons in this county
interested in reform in the Congo TO
take some step looking toward an inter
national conference. but the State De
partmcnt Is unable to DO anything. Il
is explained in this connection that the
people who are agitating the question do
not understand the delicscy of the situa-
ton, and how impossible il is for one ma
tion 20 NEEDLE with the internal affairs
Of another
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
BRICE QUITS RIGGS BANK.
Was Recently Made Vice President.
Vacancy Not to Be Filled.

Bank circles were much interested yes
terday in several changes which took
place among the officers and directors OF
local institutions
Arthur T. Brice vice president Of the
Riggs National Bank. resigned and aban-
doned active participation in its affairs.
Mr.. Brice was formerly cashier Of the
bank. but was elected one Of the two new
vice presidents last Thursday. Mr.. Brice
has been connected with the Riggs Bank
many years. and is a well-known figure
in Washington financial and social life.
No successor to Mr.. Brice will be chosen
r. f. White. assistant cashier of the
Bank Of Washington, resigned that posi-
tion last week, taking effect last SatUr-
day. to take a similar position with the
National City Bank Mr.. White entered
upon his new duties yesterday.
Patrick r Neligan has been elected a
member of the board of directors Of the
Fourteenth Street Savings Bank, TO Ill
vacancy
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
KIDNAPPING IS CHARGED.
Cab Driver said to Have Entfced
Girl from Home.

Walter Thomas. a cab driver. aged
forty, was arrested last night by Pre-
cinct Detective Mullen and Central Of
fee Detective Horne. on the charge Of
kidnapping. At the same time, a young
girl named Bertha Johnson. aged six
teen, Of Jersey city, was arrested on
the charge Of being a fugitive from her
parents
It is said that Thomas enticcd the
giri to run away from her home in Jer-
soy City. She had been here but q
short time when she was arrested. as
the result OF a request sent here by her
parents. and sent TO the House OF De-
tentiOn, where she STAYED until they
came for her Last Friday, she says.
in answer to a letter. she went TO a
ferry wharf in Jersey City. where she
was met by Thomas. Again he per-
suaded her to come with him to this
city.
They were found by the detectives
yesterday evening and Immediately
placed under arrest again.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

Evans. the butler. was industriously
reading the newspaper out loud. on the
other side Of the kitchen table, Mortimer,
the cOachman, was meading his whip.
The daring robbers then bundled up
their booty and decamped," the pompous
butler read very loudly. leaving the de-
tective officers baffled, without a clew. As
there was no evidence that the doors had
been forced or locks tampered with. the
detectives were at first inclined to suspect
the servants; but. as Mr Walcott declared
he had the utmost faith in them. the po-
lice were not allowed to search their
rooms.
Mortimer, oblivious of the newspaper
item, did not reply when Evans stopped
reading, as though expecting some com
ment.
Il say Mortimer. old chap, that isn't
such bad haul is it? The paper says
they got away with S2000 worth Of silver"
Bad haul?" queried Mortimer. What
are you talking about?"
Talking about?" repeated Evans, dis
gusted.
why, what else should I be talking
at old man WalcOtt's house,"
"On, I'm sorry. I didn't know you were
reading anything Of Importance
I should say il was Of Importance. As
the servants there are suspected. that
naturally places ne ~ an awkward posi-
ton"
What do you mean2"
Aren't we all servants? And II one OF
the fashionable families takes uD ii fad.
don't all the other fashionable families
follow suit?"
Nonsense, Evans. You're an old fool"
4 tell you" persisted Evans, that If
the Walcott servants are suspected Of
dishonesty, the servants of every fashion
able family in the city viii have TO clear
their characters"
why, we are well known 20 the
missus. have been with her six years,
yet you dare" and Mortimer rose.
fourishing his whip.
Il don't mean YOU sneered Evans.
It's Miss Charlotte who is more likely
to he suspected
Mortimer resisted the inclination to
strike the fellow. though he was strongly
tempted. The door bell sounding then.
Evans. with a muttered imprecation,
rushed TO d small mirror hanging on the
kitchen wall primped himself, and dsap-
peared bowling elaborately to Charlotte.
the maid newly come to service, who hap
pened TO be entering the kitchen at that
particular moment.
Now, then, you stupid. broke in Char
lotte. you almost made me drop the
chinaware"
Charlotte bowed, without speaking, T.
Mortimer. who commenced TO mend the
whip with redoUbled anxiety. She busted
herself at the gas stove making chocolate.
and neither spoke a word for several mo-
ments Then Evans broke in hurriedly
upon them.
It's a detective" he cried. rushing
across the room toward the door which
led into the front basement. Z seen it on
the card he sent up TO the missus. A L.
Walker, Detective Headquarters. that's
what the card said" He opened the door
into the basement
But what does he want?" inquired
Charlotte.
That's just what I'm going to find out
There's d furnace pipe in there that is
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
SEE PRESIDENT ABOUT CANAL
Members Delaware and Chesapeake
Commission at White House.
Message to Congress VIII Probably
ton Promises 90 Give His Aid.

Members OF the Delaware and Chesa-
peake Canal commission. including Gen.
Felix AEaus. of Baltimore. chairman,
Mai. e. A. r Flagler. Of the Engineer
Corps OF the army. and CivI Engineer
Frank T. Chambers. of the navy. called
upon The President yesterday and talked
with him upon the importance OF the pro-
posed undertaking they have recon-
mended.
The President IS greatly interested in
the proposition, and Will probably send
a communication to Congress on the sub
ject. II not at this session. then at the
next lie congratulated the commissioners
warmly on their admirable and pains
taking work"
Gen Aguus afterward entertained at
luncheon at the Army ard Navy Club his
Cw-commissioners and several others
His guests were Lynn r. MeeEins the
secretary Of the commission; Gen. George
f. Elliott. commandant Of the Marine
Corps: Gen. Alexander Mackenzie, Chief
Of Engineers. Representative Butler Of
Pennsylvania; Representative Gill; OF
Baltimore Scott g. Bone, and Louis
Garthe.
During their conference with the Presi-
dent Mr. Roosevelt suggested that the
members Of the commission call upon
Chairman Burton, Of the Rivers and
Harbors Committee. and outline 10 him
the Importance Of the proposed ship canal
as q national enterprise.
This was done. and Chairman Burton,
while ne promised 10 immediate action
upon the matter. assured his visitors that
their report will be laid before the COM
mittee. and that he himself viii urge
some legislation looking TO the ultimate
accomplishment Of the purposes IN view.
Representative Mudd. OF Maryland, in
troduced in the House yesterday a bin
authorizing the President 90 purchas s.
the present Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal, in accordance with the recon-
mendation Of the commission, and plac-
ing the limit of cost at S2.50,099. This bill
viii not pass, but it is believed that some
action will be taken TO keep the project
alive and make possible an appropria-
ton at the first session Of the next Con-
greSs.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
ID. 4. r. Plans for FaIr.

At a mass meeting of the chapters of
the District of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, at the New Willard, it
was decided that separate display would
not be made at the jamestown EXpOsi-
ton. Also. that the local organic ton
would join the national order In the ex-
hibit There WAS large attendance. A
resolution Of sympathy to the family Of
Mrs Elizabeth Bryant Johnston, one OF
the charter members of the association.
who died Sunday. was adopted. Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, the State regent,
presided at the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
ARE
SPENDTHRTFTS
BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN.

Is given in connection with each Of these
professions, the expense Of which amounts
to So,0o0 Other entertainments, illumi-
nations, decorations. rich and rare cos
tunes, &c, run the expense up to $4,000
for the weeks festivities The New
Orleans people figure that every visitor
who comes 10 town during the carnival
spends $50. and that the big show is
paying proposition for all parties con-
cerned- Other celebrations almost as
famous as the Mardi Gras are the
Yelled Prophets, at St Louis; the Priests
of Pallas, at Kansas City: Ak Sarben. at
Omaha; the Fan Musical Festival, at Gin
cinnau. &c.
New Workers are the most extravagant
of all Americans, and New York is the
costliest city On this continent to visit
no matter how much the average Goth
antics income Is. he lives up to It. and
often beyond It. Manhattan has so many
pacemazers in spending that no matter
how much OF splurge you make there
is always some fellow ready 20 go you one
better. In speaking of the people of New
York, some one remarked 10 the late Col
Waring '"They devote themselves to
pleasure regardless Of expense and he
answered: "Oh. no, they don't. They de-
vote themselves to expense regardless Of
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
Exports of Fooastufrs.

The exports of foodstuffs in the cal
endar year 1906, which aggregated
S1S0.462. .e32 in value. exceeded those
of the previous year by SS4.364,349, ac-
cording to the Bureau Of Statistics. In
provisions. which were valued at $225,-
432. .2T9. the increase was $19.S5eS94; IN
mineral oils, which were worth ssh
eI3.004 the increase was s4.314,4SS.
while in the exports of cotton, despite
a drop in the average price from II
cents to 10 1-2 cents. the increase was
S2O.421, sos. the total exports Of that
rtaple being reduced to S4I2. .364
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
Mining Company Election.

The annual meeting of the Domingo
Mining Company. Of Sonora, Mexico. was
held yesterday. The following officers and
directors We're elected: Capt W. w.
White. president; George A. Rock. vice
president; A X Phillips. secretary and
treasurer. and W. ". White, George A.
Rock. c. A McAllister. J. ). McIlhenny
Thomas J. Fisher. Hiram Burton. and
Jesse HeiskeU directors
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
Edward j. Russell Found Insane.

New York, Jan. 1L-Edward J. Russell.
the man who accused former Gov. Odell
and several lawyers and Supreme Court
justices of being in a conspiracy to keep
him in an insane asylum. was to-day de-
elared by Justice Truax to be insane. and
he viii have to 90 back to his cell in
Danne-aora-
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
GOV. Conner InauEurated.

Montgomery Ala. Jan. 4.-Standing on
the spot where Jefferson Davis swoTe al
legiance as President of the Confederate
States. Braxton Bragg Conner was to-day
inauguTated governor Of Alabama.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
q Z. Morrls Post InstaIIs omcers.

Newly-elected officers of the George L.
Norris Pest, No. 70. were installed ut The
regular meeting OF the organization z,
Fishers Hall. street and Wisconsin
avenue, last night.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

The Americans are the most extraordi-
nary race of spenders that ever lived.
Having more money than the people OF
any other nation, we proceed 10 squander
it in a way that makes foreigners dizzy.
There is no question but that We spend
more money in the evening for fun than
the rest of the world lives on during the
day. Our unhelrd-of extravagances take
innumerable forms. During the racing
season we bet a million dollars every day
and lose most Of il. our women spend
about four million a year for feathers to
wear on their hats. and our small boys
get an early start as spendthrifts by
squandering a million dollars month for
peanuts and popcorn.
The people Of Chicago spend 100000
every week in going to their theaters. and
they spent more than that sum last fall
on the series of championship ball games
A New York firm reports the sale of
$685. 600 worth of rugs for one mans house;
q Philadelphia jeweler sold a 800 600 ruby
to complete one wOman's collection Of
jewels, and now comes a New Yorker
who spends S2,5000O0 for a site for a pri-
vate residence. The annual expenditure in
this country for little things like golf
sticks and balls is 100000, and golf is a
new game with us. When it comes to
speculation we are the easiest lot Of
marks" that ever drew the breath OF
life. During the last twelve months the
get-rich-quick element in the United
States has invested enough money in
wildcat mining schemes 10 pay off the
government debt
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
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PILEs CURED IN G no "a DAvs

PA20 OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
It heiiEs Biad Bleeding. Prctudins Piles IN
~ u days " .sones IosuaGcd. s.c
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

If yOu want a clean newspaper
that stands for the people, subscribe
TO The Washington Herald; 35 cents
per month, daily and sunday
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

pleasure" A New Workers. income may
increase from FIVE 20 ten thousand a year,
but he spends one as readily as the other.
When the Westerner first strikes Broad
ways and comes in contact with the sky
high tariffs that abound there, 1t makes
the little shivers run right up and down
his spine The last tine / was in New
York I came there direct from London. On
the morning of my departure from the
English capital I drove in a hanson from
the Hotel Cecil to the Victoria Station,
and the charge was only a shilling. bag
gage and all \ week later when ! landed
at New York and took a cab uptown the
charge for about the same distance was
$50. I gave the cabby a tip amounting
to more than the whole cost Of my trans
portation in London, but he only grunted
in response. 10 takes about half dollar
10 make "a New York cabby smile, and
dollar 10 get him out from under his hat.
One may stand about the carriage en-
trance of Broadway hotel. OF the door
Of garage. and see a months salary for
a United States Senator blown in for au-
tom0bies between noon and dusk any
day
Look at the register at any New York
hotel and you viii ind the names OF peO-
pie from every State in the Union. people
living on Broadway for few days at
the rate Of $4,000 year, when their ex-
penses at home do not exceed 5000. They
figure that they don't get East very often,
and so long as they are there they might
az Well see the whole show" BY the
time they are ready 10 depart their places
are taken by other people from the West,
who are Just on for a few days, you
know" And so mighty Gotham grows
fat and sleek on the profits from the
endless chain OF "come-ons," who feed its
greedy maw.
Geographical PecuIiarities Of the
United states" Read this department.
Tomorrow"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
THE YELLOW STONE
NATIONAL PARK

"A prufusely Illustrated Lecture by BARRY BULK
LEY, Es4-. for the benefit Of the Episcopal Eye.
Ear. ard Threat Hospital TRINITY PARISH
HALL, IhIrd street and Indiana ayeuue. " EDN rs
DA1. JAAJAk1 10. Et J. m. IlcEets. = cents.
FOR sale by A. Arthur Smith. I3I 3 street
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15
BISCHOFF CONCERTS

10th and q SIS northwest WEDNESDAY EVEN
ING. JANUARY Is. 1877 az O'CLOCK Miss IrCne
4. Dietsrioh, Soprano. Niss Alice " Mov1ay.
reader. fron Philadelphia Pa, Mr Charles +.
Myers. tenor. Sir hemy II. Freeman Orgauist
and choiTmaster. - johns Church Ir J. "
Bisch3h. acompanist aud director. Admission &c.
Tickets sale at the ciurch Office and the dClr-
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

Dest established and most popu-
festivals in the country is the
IS al New Orleans. The Southern
itself proud in providing enter
for its visitors on these oc-
casI0ns- -Four professions. Momus, Pro-
teus, Rex, and Comus. cost $1,000 each.
or 100000 fer the four. a gorgeous ball
The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

Geographical PecuIiarities of the
United states" Read this department
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-05-09

Next year Parish School Boards will be-
come elective by the people. After that
time it will be impossible to run and direct
parish school matters from Baton Rouge.
The Parish Boards will look to the people
for instruction and direction instead of to
autocrats at the State Capital Claiborne
Gudrlian-.journal.
"a contamination most devoutly wished
for;' which will be a great improvement
on the arbitrary and undemocratic methods
OF the past few years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-05-09

Some editors in our State write as though
public education will 60 to the bow-wows
when State Superintendent Aswell resigns,
but we don't believe word OF 1t, because
lust as good a man can be found to head
the department of education as Mr.. AsWell
has shown himself to be.-Mansfeld Jour
nal.
You are right, brother McClanahan.
Mr.. Aswel is not the only pebble on the
beach, The State of Louisiana is not an
intellectual bankrupt, and her educational
advancement is not dependent on any one
man, Notwithstanding the acknowledgements
and folly emanating from some quarters.
Mr.. Aswell knew the salary of the office OF
State Superintendent before he sought the
position. If the goods were not delivered,
he has no just cause of complaint, for the
voters of Louisiana refused to increase the
salary of the State Superintendent. He
has honestly and faithfully discharged his
duty, as have all of his predecessors, but it
by no means follows that Mr.. Aswell is the
only man in Louisiana capable of serving
the people as their Superintenden Heaven
knows we've taken him at the Baton Rouge
Press Agents face value, and paid him in
full for all his services.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-05-09
immigration.
Claiborne Guardian-Journul.

We need immigration in Louisiana and
need it badly; that is, the right sort of
immigration; but there is immigration and
immigration; and none is better than the
worst kind of immigration. We have no
sympathy with the efforts some are making
to flood the country with the scum of
Europe. We believe in restrictions upon
foreign immigration. We have never been
enthusiastic over Col. Schuler's efforts to
attract foreign immigration to Louisiana,
for the reason that we have not been sure
that the right sort of people would be pro-
cured. Some foreign immigration is good,
but much Of it is not good.
On this subject the Crowley Signal, one
of the progressive papers of the State, says:
Commissioners SCHUYLER has completed
arrangements to bring immigrants to work
on the plantations and relieve the labor
congestion. His Immigrants are Huns,
Slavs and Levantine lazzaroni who, as
soon as they acquired enough money to
buy bunch of bananas and cart. will
blossom out as captains of industry. Prob
ably not one per cent. Of Col Schuler's
Immigrants are capable Of being taught
the elementary principles Of citizenship. =
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-05-09

Ordering an election within School District No. 10
OF Bossier Parish, La, as established by the
School Board Of said parish, to take the sense
OF the taxpayers on the question of Y mill tax
Tor ten years for the purpose OF supplementing
the salaries Of teachers and building and repair
ing school houses in said district
Whereas, the petition, signed by more than one
third OF the property taxpayers OF School District
No. IL, as established by resolution OF the Parish
School Board of Bossier Parish, La of date April
8, 1917, IN regular session convened has been pre-
scented to this body, asking that special election
be ordered in said District No. Is to take the sense
OF the taxpayers upon the question Of levying an
nually special school tax Of IL mills upon all
years for the purpose Of suppementing the salaries
OF teachers and building and repairing school
houses in said district, and, whereas said School
District No. IL has been duly created and it's
boundaries defined by the School Board of Bossier
Parish at regular meeting held on April 3, 1907,
Be it Ordained, That there be, and It is hereby
ordered, special election to be held in and for
School District No. 10, as created by the School
Board OF Bossier Parish April g. 1907 for the pur-
pose OF asceraining the sense Of the taxpayers Of
said district on the question of levying special
school tax Of mills on the dollar Of the assessed
property OF said district for period of ten years
beginning at the earliest date possible after the
said election and according to law for the purpose
of supplementing the salaries Of teachers and
building and repairing school houses in and for
said district, which is defined as follows:
Beginning at the east bank of Red River near
Mrs. Arnold's, just north of her residence. thence
east to the foot Of the hills; thence south along the
foot OF the hills to the line Of Ward thence west
to Red River; thence up the east bank of Red
River to the point Of beginning.
2. Be it further Ordained, Phat said election be
held at Bossier City, the regular polling place in
and for said district Friday, May "a, 1907, and
held in accordance with and under the general
election laws of the State of Louisiana, except as
hereinafter modified.
8. That the ballots to be used may be printed or
written, and shall read: "For a IL mill tax for
ten years. or against IL mill tax for ten
years.
4. That all legal voters who are property tax
payers shall be entitled to vote, provided women
who are taxpayers in their own rights shall be en-
titled to vote, either in person by written proxy.
o. That the following commissioners and clerks
shall hold said election, to-wit: w. E. Coleman.
Z. 9. House and Bryant Coffee, commissioners
and J. R. Brandon clerk, whose duty it shall be to
make due returns to this body on or before its next
regular session after said election
D. That thirty clear days. advertisement in the
Bossier Banner be made Of this ordinance before
said election. o.,
Z. g. LOGAN, President Police jury.
r. 3. HILL, Clerk