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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
ADAMSON PLANS COMBINE
Would Organize Lawmakers to Re
sist High Prices.
says Washington Takes Everything
salary PIaB-TeIIs Experiences,

Representative AdamsOn. of Georgia. is
trying to organize among Senators and
Representatives an association whose
members will pledge themselves to pay
just so much and no more for board, for
house rent. for midday lunches, and for
after-theater dinners.
In ii word. he proposes an association
which shall nix a maximum price for ev-
cry necessary Of life for a Congressman
during MS stay at the National Capital.
Representative Adamson says that he is
meeting with encouragement from mem
0ers and hopes TO launch his association
next session. He says that 200 members
viii be necessary for the success of his
undertaking. and that when once it gets
in working order hotels VIII cheaper
their rates. landlords will reduce their
rents. and restaurant-keeper VIII sal
twenty meals tickets for $3.50"
According TO Mr.. Adamson, the people in
Washington who control things that
Congressman must have have agreed
among themselves upon scale of prices,
and these prices are such. he claims. that
every cent of a legislators salary is ex-
hausted before he leaves Washington. He
maintains that the salary makes no ma
terial difference. The net surplus at the
end OF each session will be the same
many unpaid bills.
IF Congressmcn received only 5000
year, they could live just as well as they
Will live .on $780, said Mr.. Adamson.
to-day. The people of Washington arc
determined to get all Of the money a
draws in salary"
Mr.. Adamson says he rented. or agreed
to sent two rooms on X street. lie de
scribed them as rooms that >he could
have obtained in his native town Of
Carrollton for s. a month; in Atlanta for
SO He agreed 20 pay $50 for them. and
instructed his secretary TO move in. He
to his office in the afternoon. to
ind that his order had not been obeved
The landlady. he says. had learned that
ne was Congressman. She also learned
oi the increase in' salary that had been
voted, and she accordingly notified the
secretary when he went to take posses
sion that the rent had been raised to 500
q month
II is Alr. Adamson's idea that a com
bination Of 200 Senators and Representa-
tives' who will pay so much and no more
VIII result In needed reforms. He thinks
a boycott of the expensive places would
soon force them, for want of patronage
10 reduce their prices
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
big TIM" AIDS GOTHAM POOR
Gives Away 5000 Pairs of Shoes
on Icy Day,
Dinner on Christmas Day Followed
by order for Footwear De-
IiverabIc Yesterday

New York, Feb. lit is often a cause
of wonder to certain class OF New
Workers why it is that Big Tim and
Little Tim" Sullivan can deliver the
votes on election day in the districts
which it is Acknowledged they control
Had any one of them spent a few hours
yesterday afternoon and last night in or
around the headquarters of the
Comanche Club, at 20 BoweTy. their cues
tiOns would have been answered There
they would have seen over 1000 men in
line. waiting for a pair of shoes and
socks. given with liberal hand by the
big fellow 10 those who needed them
the most.
The story Of the free distribution Of
shoes yesterday. SO far as this partic-
ular event Is concerned. dates back to
last Christmas Day. On that occasion
a general invitation had been extended
to the poor of the city 10 enjoy "a hearty
dinner at the headquarters Of the Co
manche Club. No questions were asked
as to how a man had voted in the past
or would vote in the future. It was
known as what the typical Boweryite
would call a turkey" dinner There were
several thousand pounds of the bird
chickens beef. ham, and 'hXings-- galore.
as well as something to wash it all down
with.
IL was suggested at the time that
Tim was giving the dinner only TO
those who lived in the district but such
was not the case. Everybody was treated
alike. Those who could not dispose of the
food placed before them were permitted
10 carry it away. perhaps to hungry fan3i-
lies. In addition To this, each man was
given a package Of tobacco and briar-
wood pipe. as well as a card emitting the
holder to pair of shoes and socks. to
be delivered in February. Hence the
gathering at the quarters of the Conan
che Club yesterday. as that date had been
specified on the ticket
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
COUNT CREIGHTON IS DEAD.
Noted PhiIanthrOpist Leaves Estate
Worth Eight Million Dollars.

Omaha, Nebr., Feb. count John 4.
Creighton died at his home here this
morning
Count Creighton was stricken early in
December with double pneumonia, from
which he never fully recovered. Later
kidney and nervous complications arose
His estate is estimated at SS,0D000
Count Creighton was a noted philan-
thropist. Because of his great charities
TO Catholic school organizations Pope Leo
made AR. Creighton a count OF the Papal
court He was awarded the Laetare
medal by the University Of Notre Dame
i'm 1900 He was seventy-fve years cid.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
ISABELLE URoUHART DEAD.
Actress Dies of Peritomitis at ROch-
ester while Playing Engagement.

Rochester, Feb. isabelle Urquhart
the actress, died at 1890 o'clock tonight
The end came Unexpectedly. as she had
been showing some Improvement. and the
physicians were beginning to believe that
she would recover. She was fully con-
scious until ten minutes before the end,
when she was seized with a hemorrhage.
Miss Urquhart came to Rochester on
January z to play with Arnold DAILY in
How He Lied 70 Her Husband at Il
vaudeville theater. After the first per
formance she was taken i'll and had TO be
removed TO the Homeopathic Hospital.
Peritonitis was the disease Two opera
tious were performed, the first a week ago
last Monday and the second on Tuesday
of this week.
Mrs. Florence Yorke. a close friend, had
been at Miss Urquhart's bedside for sew
eral days The remains viii be taken TO
New Rochelle for interment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
CoNGRESSMAN-ELECT INDICTED
Grand Jury Holds New Louisiana
Member ON Charge of Murder.

Baton Rouge, La, Feb. 7.-Conressman-
elect George X. Favrot was tonight
indicted for the murder of Dr. r. II.
AIdrich. The tragedy occurred on the
night Of November Z the day after Judge
Fayrot had been elected to represent the
Sixth Congressional district Of Louisiana
in the Lower House. succeeding Samuel
NJ. Robertson the ranking Democratic
member of the House.
Congressman Favr0t has been in the
parish Jail since the killing He resigned
from the beueh the day following the
tragedy, and the place on the bench
which he vacated. owing 90 an error in
the law. was not filled until the first o.
this week.
Congressman FavTot killed Dr. AID
rich because of a remark the latter had
made about Mrs. Favrot. The general
belief here was that he would not be in
dicted, and the finding Of the grand jury
came as a surprise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
THREE TRAINMEN KILLED.
Lose Lives In Railroad Wreck
Caused by Misplaced switch.

Chicago. Feb Wrecked by a mis-
placed switch at German Valley. six
miles from Freeport, Ill, train No. 5. on
the Chicago and Great Western Rail
way. left the rails at $500 o'clock this
morning. causing the death of three
trainmen. and the fatal injury of sew
eral others.
The railway authorities believe that
the switch was deliberately thrown to
wreck the train.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
FATHER OF NEW NAVY DEAD.
Judge Hnris. of Massachusetts, Had
served Ten Years in Congress.

Bridgewater. Mass. Feb. Former
Congressman Benjamin w. Harris died at
his home here to-day at the age Of eighty
three years. Judge Harris was a promi-
nent Republican, and had served ten years
in Congress. where he was known as the
father of the new navy"
For twenty years he was, judge of the
Probate Court for Plymouth County. hold
ing that Office until a short time ago,
when he retired on account of III health.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
PRESIDENT PLEADS FOR BISON.
Joins Game Protective Association
Urges Saving of Remnant Herd.

Montreal. Feb. President Roosevelt
has been elected member of the North
American Fish and Game Protective As
sociation, which is holding its annual
convention in Quebec.
In his letter of application for member
ship President Roosevelt warmly advo-
Gated the taking of every possible pre-
caution to preserve the herd of wild buf-
faIo now rowing in the Peace River dis
trict between the Columbia River and
Alberta
The President pointed out that this is
the only herd Of pure-biOOded American
bison in existence and asked that the
British Columbia and Alberta govern
ments be authorized TO take any neces-
sary steps to secure their preservation
1t has been decided TO memorable the two
governments concerned along the lines Of
President ROOsevelt's letter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
MAYOR SCHMITz DEFIANT.
san Francisco Executive Says Coast
VIII Not Yield to President.

Chicago, Feb. We shall not yield TO
President Roosevelt" With this defiant
declaration on his lips. Mayor Schmitz, OF
San Francisco, arrived in Chicago to-day
with a party Of prominent educational
men. on their way TO Washington. When
asked for an expression Of opinion on the
japanese exclusion question. Mayor
SchmitZ said.
We shall not yield to President Roose-
welt on the question. unless we are shown
very foTcible evidence that il will De for
the good of the country at iaTge-that
is. that the country at large demands IL
We viii stand on our States rights 10 the
last ditch"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
IOCAI.

Army and Navy Reception at White
House
2-DistTict Liquor Fight Waxing Warm
3-Shaw Talks at Tailors' Banquet.
5-Public Admires Art Display.
stevens May Leave Canal Work.
12-Citizens ASK Better Car Service.
12-Mrs. Mays Case Goes TO Jury To-day.
l2-Complicated Deal Ends in Arrest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
UTTER'S CHANCES IMPROVING.
Former Governor of Rhode Island
May Yet Prove Senatorial Factor.

Providence, r. l., Feb Three mem
hers of the general assembly were absent
to-day. but the relative vote of the can
didates was not affected. Col Goddard
led with 90: Col. Colt had IS, and Senator
Wetmore 81 Through the absence of
Representative Latham. of Cranston. ex-
Gov. Utter lost his only vote. There has
been rumor that the entire Cranston
delegation would come out for Utter. but
Mr.. Latham has stood alone. That
UtteTs chances are growing better each
day that the deadlock continues is gem
orally acknowledged by Republicans, and
there IS feeling that he may yet prove
a factor in the contest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
KAISER EXPELS ALIENS.
Orders All Foreigners Who Aided
Socialists to Leave Germany.

London, Feb. THE Berlin correspond
ent of the Standard says the government
is eXpelling aliens who aided Socialist
candidates in the elections for members
Of the Reichstag, holding that foreigners
settling in Germany violate elementary
decency toward their hosts if they sup
port publicly that which aims avOWedly
at the overthrow Of the monarchy and
the destruction of the existing order of
society.
The chief offenders are revolutionary
Russian students who have made
speeches and canvassed on behalf of So
cialists. Wherever the orders to leave are
complied with voluntarily, the aliens viii
be conducted 10 the frontier. All the
states OF the empire seem TO be acting
in concert as orders Of expulsion are
being served simultaneously on the towns
Of Prussia, Saxbny, Hesse, Bavaria, and
Baden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
BREAK ICE IN BARE FEET.
Chinese Coolies on Steamer from
Manila Amuse New Workers.

New York, Feb. For the first time
this winter the harbor to-day was com
pletely filled with floating ice All incom-
ing steamers had heavy coatings of ice,
caused by the freezing of flying spray
On board the steamer Seneca. which ar
rived from Manila by way of Boston. the
Chinese crew were clad in thin cotton
clothing, and some in bare feet were
breaking up the ice about the decks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
REVOLUTION IN ARGENTINA.
Uprising Starts in san Juan Prov
ince and Governor l. Captured.


London Feb. S-The Mail correspondent
at Buenos Ayres has wired his paper
that a revolution broke out yesterday
morning at san Juan, Argentine Republic,
against the governor of that province.
The outbreak was headed by Col Sar-
miento.
According 10 the Nails advicesa the
lighting lasted five hours and was OF
desperate character. the contestants using
explosive bombs. The rebels were vic
t0riOus.
- IT is reported that twenty were killed
and many wounded A number of houses
We're sacked and burned.
The governor and officials Of San Juan,
according 10 the Nails correspondent,
were .adde prisoners.
The federal government has hurried
troops TO the scene.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
BAD DAY FOR MAI. PENROSE.
Testimony Tended tO show Rioters
Might Have Been Identified.

as an uufayorable day for Mai. Penrose
In the Brownsville court-martial trial at
San Antonio.
The prosecution brought out strong cvi-
dence tending to confirm the position that
had prompt action been taken by the
officers Of the post at Fort Brown on the
night Of tho Brownsville raid, August Is,
or early the morning following at least
a part. and perhaps al, of the negro
soldiers implicated would have been
known and identified
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland - Snow to-day;
slightly warmer; tomorrow fair;
light, variable winds, becoming
fresh northeaSterly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
Professor Denics He.r &C.,

Paris. Feb. Prof Won BebTinq -
Berlin. IN an open letter to the press to-
day Indignantly denies the reports to the
effect that he is suffering from INSANITY
and charges that the reports were fabri-
Gated by his personal enemies, with the
object of injuTing him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
MRS. EVELYN THAW
TELLS LIFE STORY.
Details Her Relationship to
Stanford White.
REHEARSES CONFESSION
Describes Husbands Excitement
Over Narration.

beginning Of Young Wife's Testi-
mOny Consumes Four Hours, and
VIII Be Continued To-day, After
Which District Attorney jerome
VIII Begin His CrOss-cNamfnation
of Witncss-Jury Much Impressed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
CnNGRESS.

2-River and Harbor Bill Passed.
Rangers Accused in Riot Hearing.
Extra Session of Senate Probable.
5-Morren School Plan Defined.
7-Senator Ledge for Tariff Revision.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08

Rome. Feb. THE complete text Of
the circular of NJ BRAND. French minis
ter of public education. accompanied by
specimen formulas, which the mayors
are instructed to following in leasing
property. has reached the Vatican. where
it is commented upon as follows:
Apart from other considerations. it ap-
pears TO be evident that the French gov
ernmeut intends TO oblige the church
TO accept one Of the two situations whlcE
are bound 10 result from the formulas
of the leases marked 4 and B. Accord
ng 10 the former, the mayors are free
not to renew the lease of churches on
change In parish priests, which means
that the latter viii be subjected 10 the
viii OF whim of the mayors. Their tenure
of the churches depends upon the arbi-
traTy decisions of the municipal councils
and upon party strife in small centers.
Lamented Inconvenience.
The Inconvenience lamented under
formula 4 can only be obviated by means
Of the formation OF associations. which.
even if they are not identical with the
worship associations previously required.
will always be such. inasmuch as they do
not recognize the hierarchy Hence it is
not acceptable. as it has already been con
demned by the Pope. Both situations are
therefore unacceptable
The Vatican, in conclusion, declares that
the attitude Of the government bellies
seemingly the couciliatory nature of NJ.
Brands circular, which is inapplicable 10
the present situation. It practically con
stitutes a refusal Of the concessions
prompted by patriotism proposed by the
bishops and accepted by the Pope, which
offered the only possible solution of this
crisis. Now public opinion must judge
upon which side the responsibility falls If
the conflict continues.
Brands Circular Rejected.
The foregoing practically means that
the Vatican rejects NJ. Brands circular.
which. instead of being an acceptance.
plain and simple, of the bishops proposal
is considered in church circles to be a
captious, underhand attempt. hidden un-
der an apparent mask of Cancellation. to
force the church TO accept conditions
condemned because they are against the
chuTch's principles. Instead Of following
the bishops initiative in Cancellation and
simplifying the situation, the govern
ment it is contended, has rendered it
harder
The Vatican delayed making a pro
nouncement before the text Of the circu-
lar was thoroughly examined 1t is now
convinced that the government is deter
mined to continue the church war. Hence.
all the conciliatory attempts Of the Vati-
can have been unavailing 1t is said that
no further attempts are likely to be made
unless assurances are given that the gov
ernment is genuinely disposed to end the
conflict
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
THREATEN BAILEY'S ACCUsER.
Cookies Insinuatfons May Result in
His Expulsion from InveStigatiom.

Dallas. Tex Feb There was another
scene in the Bailey investigating commit
tee at Austin to-day. Former Congress
man Cooper, of Beaumont, who is Con-
gressman-clect. was on the witness stand
20 testify in retutation Of certain charges
made against Senator Bailey in conuec-
tion with Port Arthur legislation
Mr.. Cooke, author OF the filed charges
and acting as one 81 the anti-Bailey at
torneys, asked CONGRESSMAN Cooper If r.
y. Jones. one of Mr.. Bailey's attorneys.
was not a lobbyist
Mr. Jones Instantly rose from his seat
and denounced this as an infamous SLAM
der Chairman O'Neal ruled out the
question. but Dir. Coke declared he would
be heard on the Hfatter IL he was sent
TO jaih for it By Use committee. After
mucR taS and fnauent insinuations by
Mr.. Cooke of FlObR'ing at the time Mr.
lss4leg rss-as = ele ed Chairman O'Neal
Itse44nsd ~ heA~sfeAed another scene of
the kind he would introduce resolution
to exclude Mr. Cooke from the hearings
OF the committee Mr. Cooper's testi-
mony was decidedly favorable 20 Mr.
Bailey.
Francis Starts for Texas.
s.. Louis. Feb David r. Francis. ex-
Secretary Of the Interior, and former gov
ern0r. left tonight on a Missouri, Kansas
and Texas train for Austin, Tex, to tes-
ufy before the committee Of the Texas
legislature Investigating the charges
against Senator Bailey.
Mr.. Francis expects TO appear before
the committee Saturday. and TO return
TO ST. Louis by Monday morning Texas
dispatches state that he is summoned At
the instance Of Senator Bailey.
Mr. Francis stated to-day that he had
received no word of any kind from Sena-
tor Bailey, and only knew that Chairman
O'Neai, Of the committee, had summoned
him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08

via Pennsylvania Railroad every Sat,1rda,y
and sunday. All regular trains exceDf fbo
Congressional Limited" Tickets good 10
return until Sunday night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TEbEGRAPHIC.

7
Mrs. Harry Thaw on the Stand
1-RockefeIler Makes $32.000.O00 Gift.
1-Ten Perish in Ships Rigging.
Vatican Rejects Brands Plan
1-MUtinous Crew Under Guard.
2-Nurse Under Arrest Tries to Die.
3-Hague Conference Topic Of Discussion.
3-Increase Reward for Girls Assailants.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
baltimore and Return-Sf o5.
Bnltimorc and Ohm R. II

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal Lin
tied. City Offices, 14l7 c ST. and GIG
Pennsylvania ave.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
OIL KINGS MILLIONS
GIVEN TO EDUCATION
General Board Receives the
Sum Of S32.000,0 900.
son ANNOUNCES GIFT
ROckefeller'S Standardization
to Work, S43.O0O,000.

Donation Is in SecuFitfes-One-thir
Goes To Permanent Endowment
Fund, and Remainder to BE Dis
fributed from Time to Time as Do
natOr May Designate-Is Largest
Educational Gift ON Record,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
ROME REJECTS PLAN
Vatican Comments OH French
Minister'S Circular.
ATTEMPT TO FORCE CHURCH

POntiH Now Convinced that France
Is Determined to Continue War-No
Further Efforts To BE Made Unless
Assurances Are Given that Govern
ment Is Disposed to End Conflict.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08

A Ia Carte Lunch Served Daily
at Eckstein's from L to :. I4i2 n. 7. ave.
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Through Parlor Car 10 Atlantic CITY.
Beginning Saturday. February 9. win
leave Washington via PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road at 1886 p. m. week days and arrive
Atlantic City at 5:35 p. m. Dining car on
train to Philadelphia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08
CREW UNDER GUARD
400 Sailors of the Tennessee
Surrounded by Marines.
MEN SATISFIED OVER KILLING

Officers Heavily Armed and Bitter
Against the MeB-PIot said to Have
and Rescue Imprisoned Hutineers.
May Be Wholesale Court-murtiaI.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-08

As she came out from behind the jury
box and placed her hand upon the Book
TO take the oath, her husband sitting at
the table with his lawyers. glanced i'm
her direction. The next instant his eyes
feA He knew too well what was before
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OLD MAPLETON NOTES.

William Mead and son Leonard visited
friends in Delavan last week.
"Doc" Phelps returned home Saturday
from Chicago, where he has been attend
ing McKelly's Veterinary college.
B. +. Taylor went to Chicago Sat-
urday with two car loads of cattle.
Mi. and Mrs. Will 1ams of Delavan
visited Saturday and Sunday at the
home of William Mead.
Quite a few of the neighbors attended
the funeral of Mrs. r. Miller Monday.
b. F. Taylor and G. H. Phelps each
sold horse Saturday.
Aug. Zingler was seriously kicked by
horse last week Wednesday. At this
writing he is reported little better.
Miss Anna Hoverson has been hired to
teach the spring term of school.
Some from this way attended Peter
Klingls sale in Sterling Wednesday.