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The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
In the ConserNntorv.

You women like to be humbugged." D."
But not bum hugged, Harold"
Then he got busy
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

From the New York sun.
The impression that Abe Ruef confessed
to save the remnant of his fortune from
the lawyers probably does full justice 10
that lachrymose moralist and is no libel
on the lawyers.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The Ohio physicians are solidly for
Taft" says a contemporary. Go to; that
many physicians never agreed about any
thing in this world.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

That Boston woman who willed a serv-
ant 100000 may have been seeking a
grim revenge. The former servant will
now experience the pleasures of trying 70
keep servants about the house
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
A Big "If."

From the New York Tribune.
A protectorate over the Central Amer
lean States is not 10 be looked for. but
federation Of them would probably be a
good thing if they would stay federated.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

jay Gould ir.. is now the lawn tennis
champion Of the world The JAYS Of the
Gould family have always managed to
stand pre-eminent I'm the most approved
arts II their DAYS.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

\ newly received monkey at the New
York Zoo has been named "Old Nick"
However, Il Will not r at all necessary
for Senator Foraker 10 suggest that this
was done in order 10 distinguish the new
conner from any other particular Nick.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

We fear the usually sunny Atlanta
Georgian Is developing a mean disposition.
Il refers 10 its favorite Lone Star con-
temporary as The Houston CTexD Post %
How would Mr.. Graves relish beirg fs-
ferred 10 as 'Mr. John Temple (GaJ
Graves"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

And now comes an El PasO paper and
presents the Texas onion for our inspeC-
ton and admiration. We cheerfully admit
that there IS nothing in Washington
strong enough TO compete with IT,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Prof Woodrow Wilson SAYS chewing
tobacco makes one think One cannot
help wondering II the professor was chew
ing tobacco az the time he made that
statement
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Astronomers tell us that Mars will be
nearer the earth this summer than ever
before. That's all right; but Mars will
kindly keep Of the earth. We are hav-
ing trouble enough now with sun spots
and thinRE
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
Anecdote of old Put.

a committee Of citizens presented Gen.
Putnam with a flag
Wherever you plant this flag, said the
spokesman. I'VE expect It 10 stay. Put
To avoid any more Of this brand the
enemy offered 10 surrender.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

We expected Marse Henry to start
something when he got back home, but
We imagined it would be better than a
mere gUeEslng contest
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

A Pennsylvania hawk swooped down
and seized cat recently. II we could
only interest owls in cats. our nights
might be more peaceful
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
NOTHING SERIOUS.
From the Philadelphia Press
Extraordinary Fellow.

He looks like a very healthy and cool
headed fellow"
We'll l should say Why. he doesn't
even get nervous at the thought Of being
examined for life insurance"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

4 Vassar College girl has succeeded I'm
making a fence vault Of 4 feet 10 inches
Alas for the romantic, old-fashioned stile'
The up-to-date maiden has put Il out OF
business completely.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Gen. Kurok was kind enough to keep
silent as to our pauCity Of poets says
the Indianapolis Sun. But isn't that re-
mark treason? Do you admit that there is
a paucity Of poets I'm Indiana?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The ConnelIsville pa Courier is some
what disturbed concerning the color Of the
Democratic party. OF late years. esteemed
contemporary, its prevailing color has
been blue
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Eleven thousand hams were consumed
In a 81. Louis fire a few days ago. That
blaze must have been worth going miles
to smell
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

On the other hand. Of course, White
House Pete" may have been the help
less victim Of some dark conspiracy. Who
knows?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

rs handwriting held in high esteem?'
asks the Springfield Republican. Well
not when it commences. The within man
uscript is returned with thanks OF
course" &c.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

1T is said that the President pays no
attention 10 rules when playing cards. '
notes the Birmingham News. Oh, well,
what is Hoyle between friends?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
Nobody Hns.

About once a week some detected
CRATER threatens 10 tell all
''Weil?'
Il haven't heard anything yet"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The plea Of guilty upon the part Of
ABE" Ruef raises the delightful suspi-
cion that the laws Of California are singu-
laTly free from technicalities
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Political peace in Ohio seems 10 be
pretty much the same sort of thing as
physical peace in Breathitt County, Ky.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Nobody knows but US, says an edi-
toriai headline in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Careful, contemporary, Pride goeth before
a fall,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

That poor little Spanish prince can
never become President of the United
States" notes the Charlotte Observer
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Marshal Collins stands pat and defies
any possible concert OF the powers.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

However. he can have all kinds Of fun
watching US wrestle with his ancestors
old Nightmares. Cuba and the Philippines.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

"Usurpers for personal power reign only
for a short time, says the Baltimore
American. Only April showerv, so 20
speak.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
WIZ Rnef Confenned-

The little Spanish prince certainly has
a tremendous name 10 live up 10.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
The HeodIers.

The BoodIers.
When wires they jerk
Refuse 10 work,
And bluff and buster fail,
They all confess
Instanter. yes,
And no one goes to jail.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
4 Snrinr Pnen.

The rose is red.
The violet blue;
oaks a tree,
And so is yev.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
Nothing but q Senator.

Senator Simmons. Of North Carolina.
has srown thoroughly tired OF being called
A State boss. and has resigned the chair
manship Of his Democratic State commit
tee In order that he may settle down Sc
roncly into the dignity Of a statesman.
He has been the active manager of every
Democratic campaign in his State for
more than ten years and during the first
few years of his management he over
threw the Populist party. which under
the leadership Of the then youthful Ma
rion Butler, swept the board clean In the
early SOS. even winning the Supreme
Court. Senator Simmons now is confident
that the Democracy has been restored 10
It's old-time power and popularity in his
State. and that there is no longer need Of
his remaining at the head Of the party
organization. In this move he is follow
ing the example Of nearly all Southern
Senators. Unlike many Republican Sena-
tors from the North and West, the Demo-
cratic Senators from the South are averse
to being known as bosses in their States,
and few Of them have ever held official
positions in their party organizations
while occupying a seat In Congress.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
HER WAY.
and over and over

Over and over and over
He whispered. 4 lore you sor'
Over and over he f0ndly implored:
Over and over his plea she ignored.
Wifully answering NO "
Over and over and over
She crushed his spirit and pride;
Over and over he sounded her praise,
Over and over IN maddenng ways
She thrust his affection aside.
Over and over and over
She heard him grsrely confess
But hopeless. az last. he turned 70 depart.
And. having succeeded in breaking his heart,
She lovingly answered ''Yes.
-ChlcaeO Record Herald
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
Arkansas Youthful Governor.

John s Little, who resigned his seat in
Congress last winter to be inaugurated
governor Of Arkansas. to which Office he
had been elected in the fall, is still con-
fined 10 a SanitOTium in Texas with a
mysterious illness. which has prevented
him exercising his duties. The State con-
tinues 10 be kept in ignorance of the gov
ernor's malady, or Of how soon he prob
ably will be prepared to return TO Little
Rock and discharge his official functions.
Tirins of waiting longer for information
on these points. the legislature has re-
Gently elected the Hon. Xenophon o.
Pindall as acting governor. His age is
only thirty-four. and with the exception
of Gov. Higgins, Of Rhode Island, he is
probably the youngest State executive in
the country. AS soon as Gov. Little re-
turns 10 the State, the youthful acting
governor will have to step aside. under
the provisions of the act empowering him
10 discharge the duties Of the position.
In the meantime, however. he is invested
with all the powers. emoluments, and i'm
munities of the goveTnOrship.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Il has been said, and think said truly.
that man is a religious animal. and has
always been constructing some theory OF
his own origin, responsibility, and des-
uny.
II the average man turns away from the
ordinary clerical uttprance Of cast-iron
dogma, he argues and will not take auv-
thing on hearing OF authority. unless he
finds x true for himself. and capable Of
being accepted and assimilated by him.
and has very good reason on his side
Ordinary theology In its exposition. often
sntiquated. even obsolete. and sometimes
arrogant. IN its claim Of fnality yet
vastly increased multitude Of average men
and women are generally and personally
interested In matters Of faith" The seek
ers after truth have had their ranks
largely and widely recruited in recent
years. But still the average man is deep
ly suspicious Of formal doctrine
The fact that escapes his recognition
and invalidates his judgment is this. that
whatever magical power theological doc
trines may have been invested. and how
ever resolutely they may have been used
by priest and church % compel his
their origin and nature the product of
process which IS in progress IN his own
mind
He too. Is making doctrines. construct
ing theology OF to-day just as were the
men Of 1850 years ago. 4 doctrine is sim
ply a statement OF an Interpretation Of
the facts Of experience. II is Of value
only as II leads US 70 A true and satisfac-
tory explanation OF the facts. and by the
power OF whatever truth It possesses en-
erEizes the life.
Its virtue and usefulness lie entirely in
this direction, and not In any self-con-
tanned magical power. The average man,
when he is suspicious Of doctrine as such.
is blind TO its historic background. he
views II out of perspective; he ignores its
human element as completely as he who
claims for il some divine and inherent
authority. The tyranny Of IL lies not in its
legitimate use, but in its misuse.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The Sultan Of Morocco has Welded 10
France Il was that CT give up sultaning
foreyermore
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The New England jewelers. and Silver
smiths Association az its banquet at
Providence a few weeks ago had as prin-
cipal speaker Hon. John Barrett. Of
Washington said Mr.. ". C. Tappan. Of
AttlebOTO Mass. at the Arlington Mr..
Tappan is a prosperous manufacturer Of
jewelry. and is interested in real estate
and financial institutions Of Washington.
Mr.. Barrett" he continued. opened
our eyes TO the possibilities Of trade in
our line in the far South, and many of us
are now planning out a programme Of
activity in that part of the globe The
Bureau Of American Republics under Mr..
Barrett's management. fCsteTed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Root. has
developed into an institution of great i'm
portance and utility to all the nations
whose benefit it seeks 20 promote. The
trouble has been in the past that we Of
North America did not understand our
Latin-American brethren. nor were they
any better informed rs to us. Each has
his own part 10 play in the civilization of
the western hemisphere, and each is en-
titled TO his just share of respect and con
sideratiOn. When these ma tiers hre duly
=
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

New York Office. Nsssau-Beskman Bids, LaCoste
Maxwell. MansgsTs
Chicago OHoe. Marquette Bldg. LaCcsts & Max
we'll Managers
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

The Washington Herald Is delivered by
carrier in the District Of Columbia ana at
AierandriG. Va, at s. cents per month,
dailu and Sunday, or at p cents per
month rCithout The Sunday issue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
DOUGLAS ENTERS
PLEA OF GUILTY
IN BOND STEAL
bennett, the Broker, Implicated
with Him, to Be Ar .gned
To-Day.

NEW YORK, May 0.--W. Q. Doug
as. the former loan clerk Of tho Trust
Company of America, pleaded guilty Ill
court to-day OF the larceny from the
Trust Company Of America Of stock
certificates OF tho Chicago Rock ISL
and and Pacific Railway Company,
valued at $4,000. Douglas was rn-
mandcd to the Tombs prison to await
his sentence.
Soon after Douglas had entered his
plea, the grand jury, whlch has been
Investigating the bond robbery re-
turned three indictments against o. NJ.
bennett the broker who WAS arrested
in connection with the case. Each OF
the indictments against bennett
charges grand larceny. They are based
upon Dennett's alleged acomplic!uy with
Douglas in the robbery Of tho Trust
Company Of America. bennett is now
at liberty on $4,000 bail. He Will be
Iarraigncd Tomorrow to plead to the
indictments.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
.I IONGSHOREMEN
WIN FIRST ROUND
Savannah Line Comes to Terms
and Strikers Claim All Will
p,,, Scale

NEW YORK, May 0.-Tho striking
loneshoremen gained q partial victory
to-day when the Savannah Line COM
promised with its 600 employees. The
new terms are 35 cents an hour for
week DAYS work, so cents for Sunday
and night work. For Sunday work
occupying less than hale Il day tho
men are TO receive O full hnlf day 8
pay
For more than half a days work a
full day is to be credited. The strike
leaders claimed to-day that 3O,t00 men
wore out in Manhattan, Brooklyn. Ho-
boken and Staten Island. Though these
figures are disputed the steamship
companies were nevertheless badly
crippled
All tho scheduled steamers got away
to-day, though with short cargocs and
usually a trlfle late. Among them were
the French liner La Sayoe, for Havre;
White Star liner Cretlc, for Naples;
Grosser Kurfurst. OF tho North German
Lloyd Line, for Bremen, and the
Blucher, tho HamburE-Amcrlcan liner
for Hamburg Tho coastWlse compa'
nies arc suffering most from tho strike
Manysof those carry fruit. which IL not
promptly unloaded entails heavy
losses. Before the Savannah Line made
terms with the mon to-day,i'l us steam
er Kansas City sailed for Savannah
with tho same cargo that she brought
north Q few days ago,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
.ONE WOMAN KILLED;
SCORE HURT
Engine Jumped Track, Rolled
Down Elnbankment, Z Drag
ging Coach.
WRECK ON THE BURLINGTON
Widow Of Railroad Man the Sole
Victim, Other Injuries
Being Slight.
WRECK ON THE BURLINGTON

CHICAGO, ILL, May 9.-One woman
was killed and three-score other persons
were injured to-day in wreck On the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
road at the crossing OF that line with
Hamin Avenue, in the southwestern
part Of the city.
The woman whose l!fe3was lost was
AIRS. Mary Miller, widow Of Thomas
Miller freight traffic manager of the
Burlington Road.
Fully forty passengers, other than
those mentioned below, were injured, but
In SO slight q manner that they did not
piva their injuries to the police. The
seriously injured were as follows: Mrs.
Pauline Moranz. East Grove, ILL.,; Cath
crime Moranz. daughter Of Mrs. Moranz,
may die; Miss Theresa Wiednowsk1,
Chicago; Miss Eva Sheppard, Hinsdale,
III: Miss May NIorrissey, Chicago; MISS
Martha Novan. Chicago.
The train was No. ia, 1hich runs
between Aurora, Ill, and Chicago. II
consisted to-day Of four cars. all "eli
filled with passengers. The cause or
tho accident is not known. but 1T Is
believed to have been the spreading
of the rails
The train was running at the rate
of forty miles an hour when the loco
motive suddenly left the rails. ran
along the roadbed for seNenty-five
feet, and then rolled down slight
embankment. carrying with it the first
passenger coach. The other cars left
the rails, but did not go down. All
the passengers in the first coach were
more or less hurt Mrs. Miller, who
was killed, was thrown down between
| two seats and mass of wreckasc
| piled upon her, Mrs. Miller was ac-
companiod by her three daughters.
Mrs. George Morton and Misses Eliza
beth and Sarah Miller. Mrs Morton
escaped with only slight injuries. bu1
both of the Misses Miller were badly
bruised, and each sustained q frac-
tured leg. Immediately after the ac-
cidcnt the wreckage OF the forward
car burst into flames, but these wer
promptly extinguished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
MOUNT STR0MBOL|
May EAGULF ISLAND
Violent Eruption Threatens Dis
aster, and the People
Escape.
MOUNT ETNA ALSO ROARING
Inhabitants Panic-strickcn and
Flee to Churches to
Pray.
MOUNT sETNA ALSO ROARING

NLEssINA, SICILY. May 9.-Tho erup-
tion of Mount Stromboli was moro yio-
lent to- day, and apprehension is grow
ing. The violence of the present dis
turbnnce is declared to be without
precedent, evan tho oldest inhabitants
OF the Liparl Islands not remembering
such a threatening condition. Almost
all the neop,e OF Stromboli Island
have made their escape. Ashes from
the volcano have destroyed everything
on the island.
The detonatiors nro heard at all the
other islands Of tho group with re-
markable distinctncss, and produce an
effect of terrific roaring. Fears arc
held that the entire island OF Stro1nboli
may be shattered and engulfed. AT the
Same time tho activity of Mount Ictna,
on the eastern coast Of Sicily, has in
creased. The column of smoke rolling
out OF the crater serves to reflect the
fire within, and the Illuminated smoke
clouds can be seen from Catania, Ia
ormina and even from the Straits of
Messna. The people living In tho vicin-
ity Of Mount Etna arc Danic-stricken
They are nocking to the churches to
pray for the intercesslon and protec-
tion Of the Virgin and their patron
saints.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
FIRE LOSS SWEPT
AWAY ALL PROFITS
Disaster in San Francisco Most
Serious in Insurance
History.

NEW YORK. May 9.-The San Fran
cisco contlagration Of April 10th swept
away not only every dollar of profit
previously made by the insurance COM
panies out of undertakings since 1860,
but cost them s79,70s,174 besides, ac-
cording to q statement made by Presi-
dent George w. Burchell, of the Ma
ional Board OF Underwriters. at the
annual meeting of that organization
here to-day.
President Burchell said carefully
compiled figures showed the total
property loss by the catastrophe to
have been. in round numbers. $780,
100000. The loss to 243 insurance
companies was ;s175,5oS,53o, and. in
addition to this. there was large
amount Of reinsurance in foreign COM
panies, which would make the total
loss to insurance companies through
out the world between s22o.0ooO0O and
s225.00o.0o0. President Burchell said
the year 1906 was the most disastrous
In tho history OF fire Insurance. The
underwriting balance sheet for the
year, marine and fire branches togeth-
er. showed a loss OF over s114 4,0OO.OOO
All the old officers of the board were
reelected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
HARTMAN s PLUNGE
SHOCKED MARKET
Announced New Capital
Issue Of $136, 900, 900
for the Pacifics.
STOCK DECLINED
IN CONSEQUENCE
Comment in Financial Circles
Draws Statement from Harri-
man, Explaining Nature Of
Deal-Tclls Of Big Float
ing Debt to Be Pro
tected.

NEW YORK, May 9.-New capital
issues aggregating s1Se, 100000, which
were announced to-day by the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific Com
panlcs. created something of sensa-
ton in financial circles, and resulted in
a sharp decline in prices on the Stock
Exchange.
When the announcement was made
that the directors of the two COM
panlcs will ask their stockholders to
authorize such issues, quotations of
Union Pacific shares on the exchange
dropped total of s8.25 per share from
the previous high figure OF the day.
A portion, but not all. of this decline
was made up In later dealings.
This latest move on the part OF
the two great systems, OF which -. RI I.
Hartman is the head, caused much
comment in financial circles. and drew
a statement from Mr.. Hartman on
the subject. Mr.. Hartman said the d.
rectors decided that 1t would be bet
ter to offer stockholders preferred
stock at par rather than to sell South
ern Pacific bonds at a hlgh rate OF
interest. He believed this VIII peter
main tain the credit OF the company.
Big Floating Debt.
"southern Pacific has floating deb
al the present time Of about s32.3oo, wy,
said Mr.. Hartman. O1 tnis SUN -
100000 is payable to Union. Pacific ~ 9
advances, and under the arrangement
announced to- day Union Pacific VII
take forty-flve per cent. Of the saS.-
900 600 stock offered by the soutn.
ern Pacific stock OUTSTANDING 9
Stockholders of Union Pacific
vii, hold meeting in June to au
,hnr,ze an issue Of Slo0, 600 OF common
stock. ,n An issue of s75. 100000 debenture
viii have the first call on this to the eS
tent Of $40, 100000. SO that when az oe
Ventures are converted there wiu still re
main a balance Of $4,000, 600 comHlo
stock. authorized. but not Issued.
Mr.. Hartman also said that Union Ia
c;flc has .243.ooo,ooo in unencumbere
assets and 1.s2s miles OF mortgage moi
| track. Tie directors Of the Two com
nanies voted to-day to place the stoc
Of the respective companies on quar-
terly dividend basis instead OF ser1l
annual basis as heretofore. The tir:
quarterly dividends, which were declaI
! cd to-day, were at the same rate as ]
| the recent past This was 2 IL pc
cent. on Union Pacific common an
| IA on Southern Pacific common, thu
continuing the interest distribution I
stockholders at the rate Of 10 per cen
for tho former and per cent. 70
| Southern Pacific.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
COLUMBUS MEMORIAL
SOON TO Be ERECTED

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 9.-secre-
tary Root to-day called a meeting of the
members OF the Christopher Columbus
Memorial Commission, to be held at the
State Department on the 18th instant
for tho purpose OF selecting site and
design for suitable memorial to Chris
topher Columbus, to bo erected In Wash
ington and for which Congress has ap-
propriated 100000. The commission
consists OF the chairman OF the Senate
Committee on Library OF the Flfty-nlnth
Congress. the Secretary OF State, tho
Secretary Of War ana the supreme
Knight OF the Order OF the KNIGHTS or
Columbus,