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The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
NO FAMINE IN KINGSTON.
Jamaican Crops Are Said To BE
Abundant for Actual Necessities.

Kingston. jamaica. Jan. 21.-Thc assist
ant colonial secretary takes a hopeful
view Of the situation as regards the fu-
ture. and entertains the hope that the
city viii be rebuilt.
The relief commission is receiving large
gifts of provisions from the country.
There is no fear of a famine. as MANY
private persons are sending provisions
to the CITY. and they are being sold at
normal prices. The commission prefers
gifts IN the form Of money. as the ia
maican crops are abundant for actual ne
cessltes. The ultimate problem will be
rebuilding. for which purpose money con-
tributions are earnestly requested
Hopes are entertained by some persons
that the insurance companies, of which
there are thirty-fiye doing business here.
will pay their losses, although many of
the policies have clauses absolving the
companies from loss in case Of fire when
the fire is due to earthquake. 1t is said
IN some quarters that unless the COM
panies pay. general ruin will result The
estimated loss to house property is esti-
mated at 100000
Open-air services were held to-day by
the various religious denominations. There
was a shock this morning and another
this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
GREAT BRITAIN'S PRIDE HURT
Humiliation as Result of SWetten.
hams Caddishness.
VIII Offer Ample ApoIOEy-Govern-
ment Expected TO RebuIse or Re
move Offending OmciaI,

London. Jan. 2L-N0thing in years has
so CALLED British pride and self-respect as
Gov. Swetteuham's letter 60 Rear Ad-
miral Davis. Il is not too much TO say
that there is "a general feeling Of humili-
alton and shame throughout the country
az the knowledge that q British official
could be guilty Of such an exhibition Of
caddishness and ingratitude
Public sentiment finds sufficient express
sion in the press Of all parties, but the
printed comments are mild compared
with the private denunciation OF the gov
ernor heard on all sides.
There is some natural criticism Of the
American admiral on account of the bad
taste OF some features Of his letter. but
nobody attempts 90 justify the deplorable
gaucherie Of Gov. Swettenham's reply.
il is assumed on an sides that the Bril-
ish government VIII promptly offer an
ample apology TO Washington and rebuk,
or summarIly remove the offending Cover
nor The dispatch OF Mr. HaIdane. secre-
taTy Of state for war. % Secretary Of
State Root is regarded as the first direct
indication that this assumption viii be
realized There is little danger Of the in
cident seriously affecting the relations be
tween Great Britain and the United States
unless American public opinion should be-.
unduly infamed by the insult That there
is little probability of this happening is
shown by an the cable dispatches IN ref
erence 90 the incident received here.
Nothing could more enhance British re-
spect Tor the American people al this
juncture than the calm. diguifed bearing
which they are reported TO be showing
under great provocation. England asks
that the behavior Of her representative
in Jamaica shall not be regarded in any
sense as representative pf her. and If the
American people are willing to be char
liable TO this extent, British gratitude,
if not ELUSIVE, viii be deep and lasting.
The incident viii have one important
political effect. As already pointed out
it is greatly intensifying public resent
ment against the governments policy Of
naval reduction and retrenchment. which
WAS already sufficiently strong owing to
the nonarrival of any British war ship at
the stricken colony.
The best excuse offered for Gov. SWEET
tenham's offense is that he is smarting
under this disability Of his government.
His evaporation is fully shared by the
British public almost without regard TO
party, and We're Parliament in session
this feeling would find expression in
stronger language than is often heard in
the House Of Commons. But above all.
Mt this moment. Englishmen look hope
fully, not to say confidently, for such a
display Of American magnanimity as viii
cement as perhaps nothing else can do.
the bonds of true friendship between the
two countries.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
GERMAN PAPERS SARCASTIC.
Be-Iiner Post Takes Fling ut Amer
lea and Great Britain.

Berlin Jan 1.-THE newspapers give
great prominence to the Swettenham-
Davis incident, which is causing gratified
chucklings in many quarters The Ber-
liner Post INDUCES its delight as follows:
Perhaps the mistress Of the seas con
sidered il humiliating that a British city
had to rely on foreign succor. Perhaps
she also was not entirely convinced of
the unselfshness of Yankee benevolence.
There is no doubt that it was too Sc
ductive opportunity for Brother Jonathan
to make a moral conquest at England
expense. and for once let the Monroe
doctrine shine in the light OF Christian
charity"
The Post further warns Germans not TO
contribute relief for the people Of King
ston. because rich England has money
enough TO help her own colony.
Where serious comment appears. it is
generally of the opinion that Gov. SWEET
tenham was influenced by President
ROOsevelt's repulse Of foreign help for
san Francisco. But Che eases are not
held 20 be parallel because the character
Of the emergency and the offered aid to
jamaica were wholly different from
money offerings
Gov. SwetteEham is held to be guilty Of
bad taste, and his conduct is ascribed to
overweight nerves and an exaggerated
sense Of national susceptibility.
Ocean Steamships.
New York. jan H.-AHiVOd: Steamship La Gas
c0gne from Have, January T.
Arrived ont Steamships New York. at Southamp
ton from New YORK Minnetonka OF Brow head
from New York
sailed from foreign ports: Steamship Umbria.
from Queenstown for New YCra
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
OFFICIAL THANKS SENT.
Sir Edward Grey Cables at Request
of GOV. Svyetfenhnm

London. Jan. 1.-Sir Edward GREY. the
foreign secretary. has sent this message
TO the British charge at Washington:
The offer Of American government
TO give further aid 10 the sufferers in
jamaica. either in money or otherwise. is
gratefully appreciated by his maiesty's
government. The governor of Jamaica
has not yet reported his requirements
fully, but now that the first few DAYS are
over, it is likely that there will be no
justification for further calls upon the
generosity of the United States. In the
meantime, his majesty's government has
been requested by Gov. Swettenham to
convey to the government of the United
States his cordial thanks for the powerful
assistance of the United States navy,
under Rear Admiral Davis, rendered 10
the people of Kingston in their suffer
ings.
The message Of Gov. Swettenham. ask
ing that formal thanks be sent, was dated
January q. No mention was made that
il contained anything else than the simple
request to send an expression of graft
tude.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Negroes Charged with AttacISin g
Gladys shelton Given Hearing.

Lynchburg. Va, Jan. 21.-Peter Hud-
son and Herbert Steptoe. negroes.
charged with attacking Miss Gladys
shelton, seventeen years of age, at her
home in Amherst County. on January Z,
who have been in jail in Roanoke since
their arrest. were brought TO this city
this afternoon. conducted across the
river into the county under military
escort, given a preliminary hearing
and held for the grand jury.
The investigation was conducted in
the open air. no persons being notified
that it was being held except the wit
nesses in the case. The military con
Quoted the negroes across to the Am
herst end OF the Ninth street bridge.
where Justice Dawson was awaiting
them. There was no excitement. owing
TO the small crowd and the presence of
the soldiers.
The hearing was only partial. Just
enough testimony being adduced to jus
tify the Justice in remanding the ac-
cused The negroes were returned TO
Roanoke tonight fer safe-keeping
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Refugees Anxious to Leave.

Charleston, 5. c, Jan. H.-Tne steamer
Belita arrived this afternoon from Port
Antonio. Capt Anderson reports Port An
tonic full Of refugees who are anxious
to leave the island. The port bakeries
are working overtime, supplying bread 10
the Kingston sufferers. Refugees told
Capt. Anderson of much looting in Kings
ton
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
HYPNOTIzED INTO FALSEEOOD.
Negro at baltimore Confesses to a
Crime He Never Committed.

Baltimore. Jan. 21.-George Wash
ington Lamberger a negro, arrested
to-day, confessed that he was cal"
Carter. who murdered Thomas NJ Rine-
hart in Howard County. a year ago.
Later in the day proof was advanced
that he is not Carter at all
why did you make the confession? %
he was asked.
The officers told me I was Carter, A."
he said, and l thought so. All / re-
member is that revolver was flashed
before my face"
Prof. J. Mark Baldwin, professor of
physiology at the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, was asked about the case to-
day.
"Unquestionably." he said, this man
confessed as n result of hypnotic sug-
gestion. The flashing of a light before
subject is one OF the commOnest
methods OF inducing that state of at
tention which makes the subject re-
ceptive to hypnotic suggestion"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
PARIS PRESS UNGALLANT.
Publishes Unkind Comments Con-
corning Sarah Bernhardt.

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE newspapers are be-
ginning 10 approach the ungallant in their
comments on the attempt 20 make Sarah
Bernhardt a member of the Legion Of
Honor.
They are saying that if her name had
been in the last list " decorations. which
was issued on January IT, il would have
appeared on the fortieth anniversary of
her debut at the Odeon. which was made
under Doucets protection only. and re-
suited in her becoming a star in few
nnlIrs
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
MR.. ROOT VERY GUARDED.
Declines 10 Discuss withdrawn of
Americans from jamaica.

Ottawa, Ontario. Jan 2l-Hon. Elihu
Root, American Secretary of State this
afternoon was asked to make a statement
about the trouble at Jamaica and the with
drawal of American troops from there.
He said:
All can say on the subject is that
the reports as published in to-day's news
papers are entirely inconsistent with the
information | have from Washington. I
am not at liberty TO say anything further.
l remain here until Thursday morning.
then so on to Montreal and Washing
ton"
Mr.. Root was very guarded on this
question. and deliberately weighed even
the few words he did after.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
schooner Wrecked in storm.

St. Johns. y. e., Jan. 21.-During a
binding snowstOTm Saturday night the
three-masted schooner Horace C. Morse
from ST. Johns for Philadelphia. with
laths. was wrecked off Bliss Point Light.
Capt Carney and an unknown seaman
were drowned. Four seamen We're saved.
and are now in a destitute condition at
Bliss Point Light
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

knew where he was until Gov. swetten-
hams letter was published, when it was
made known that Mr.. OTrett was asst
iously looking after his family in the
country.
Red Cross VIII offer Supplies.
The National Red Cross has $500 worth
Of supplies en- route to Kingston These
will be offered 20 Gov. Swettenham. If he
refuses TO accept them. they will be
brought back to this country and shipped
10 China for the famine sufferers
In connection with the trouble between
Gov Swettenham and Admiral Davis. the
State Department has made public the
exchange OF letters last week between
Secretary Root and Esme Howard. the
British charge d'affaires. The commu-
nications follow:
My Dear Mr. Howard: May / ask
you to cable directly TO the governor
OF Jamaica an expression Of the deep
and sincere sympathy which the peo-
Pie OF the United States feel for the
people o. Jamaica in their great mis-
fortune?
And can you also ascertain and in
form me whether the situation in ia
maica Is such that the people are in
need of supplies or assistance Of any
Kind which We can send from our ma
val station at Guantanamo?
If there is anything we can do TO
relieve or prevent distress. our navy
department viii be most happy 10 do
It, and Guantanamo Is so near Kings
ton that perhaps early relief may be
afforded from there
Very sincerely yours,
''F,TIfTT ROOT a"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Broker KILLED by street Car.

New York, jan Civilian c. Ash
well, a prominent broker and head of the
New York Stock Exchange firm Of Ash
well d Co, 80 Broad street, was knocked
down by a trolley car at Seventy-fourth
street and Columbus avenue to-day and
died this afternoon at the Roosevelt Hos
pital from a fracture of the skull He
never regained consciousness.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
REPLACING TREE GUARDS.
WOr<nien Busy Putting on New
Wire Netting Where IL Is Needed.


Trees along Pennsylvania avenue and
other thoroughfares of Washington are
being stripped Of the wire netting which
affords Them protection. In most of the
streets new wire is TO be placed around
the trees.
The wire netting in many instances has
been in service for years. Many OF the
trees We're young when the protection
was put up, and have outgrown the size
of the guard The removal Of the wire
was not an easy task. Frequently trees
are found by the workmen that have
grown 10 such an extent that the wire,
in places, has become surrounded by the
growing wood. This neCessitated clipping
the wire and leaving parts Of it imbedded
in the tree. The idea OF the wire netting
is To protect the young trees from horses.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Washington City, D. c., Jan. IS. 1907.
OFFICE or THE WASHINGTON Gas
light C0mpauy--NOJice OF annual meet
ing OF stockholders. The annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Washington
Gasiisht Company for the election OF
directors. and for such other business
as may properly come before said meet
ing VIII be- held at the Office Of the COM
pany E3 10Th St NV. on MONDAY. Feb
ruary 1, 1907, at y o'clock m The polls
viii Doe open from J. O'Clock noon 10 l
O'Clock ?. ~.
WILLIAM B. OR3IE, Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Majority Favor Taft in 1905.

Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 2l.-The Beacon
Journal, the recognized Republican organ
at Akron, Senator Dicks home. prints
tonight interviews with prominent Re
pUblicans on their choice for President
between Foraker and Taft. Twenty-three
We're for Taft, two for Foraker. three for
Roosevelt one for Hughes, and one for
Cannon or Fairbanks
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
RAILROAD PROBE DELAYED.
Pennsylvania Legislature Lays Res
OIutfOn over After Hot Fight.

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. I.-Both branches
Of the legislature reconvened tonight
and the FaheTy resolution to probe the
railroads was laid over for two weeks in
the house, after "a hot night. There was
presented report 10y State Treasurer
Berry, in which he reiterated his charges
about the capitol in a long statement.
In the senate tonight there was a flood
Of bills, among them being one presented
by Senator TUsJin, OF Philadelphia TO
create a state commerce commission
The resolution 10 investigate alleged
railroad trusts was adopted.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Speaking Of Habit

We have contracted the habit of
pleasing our customers by giving
them not only artistic work. but by
giving it to them on time: when
promised. Unrivaled facilities en-.
able us to guarantee this. It ac-
counts in no small degree for our
really remarkable success.
The Law Reporter Printing Co.
NJ W. MOORE, Manager
5lS-520 Fifth Street Northwest
Pho1e Main 62S
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Cattle Dying by Thousands.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jan. Y.-Thousands
of cattle are lying dead on the Canadian
prairies. owing TO the neavy snow Some
herds are completely wiped out, bankrupt
ing their owners.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Mr.. Howard RepIies

In reply, Mr.. Howard. On Janary H.
wrote:
/ have the honor 10 inform you that
have been instructed by his majcs-
tvs principal secretary Of state for
foreign affairs, to express the high APP
probation Of his majesty's government
at the prompt assistance rendered by
the United States government in the
dispatch Of their ships 10 Jamaica 10
afford aid 10 the stricken population
% Kingston"
Mr. Howard said last evening that he
had had no adyiCcs from his government
on the trouble Arlington. He added that
" the facts had been accurately reported,
il was most regrctable affair.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Gov. Little CoIInnSes-

Little Rock. Ark. Jan. 21-Gov. Little
who succeeded Gov. Davis last Friday
collapsed in his Office this morning and is
in critical condition. He is suffering
from nervous prostration.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

viii visit District Attorney Jerome.s Of
flee and offer to testify as a witness for
the prosecution and in defense of the
reputation Of Stanford White, who was
his benefactor.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Many bodies sim in the Rrin.

ST. Thomas, d. ". /, Jan. 2.-Advices
from Kingston under yesterdays date
show that the situation is improving
slowly. Many bodies are still being taxcn
from the ruins and cremated
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Surprised at His Thanks"

When the news came To Washington
yesterday afternoon that Gov. Swetten-
ham had wired to the London colonial
office to transmit his thanks" to Wash
ington. officials were astonished. They
thought that it would be some time be-
fore Gov. Swettenham would enter into
communication with the United States
even so Indirectly.
In the excitement OF the affair in
Kingston, all thought Of earthquake news
has been lost. and interest was centered
in the Swettenham-Dayis transaction. As
a matter Of fact, the government here did
not receive any real news of the disaster
yesterday. There were two kilograms.
enc from Mr.. Holiday, the American CON
sui al Santiago de Cuba and the other
from MI Orrett. the acting consul AT
Kingston, but both were several davs old
and did not add TO the information which
has already come from Jamaica.
One Of the possible results Of the SWEET
tenham letter will Zee the loss Of Mr.. Or
rett from the consular service. Mr. Or
rett. who is an American. but who dives
in Jamaica. has been heard from only
twice since the earthquake occurred. In
neither dispatch did ne give the State
Department much information. No one
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Morgan and Pettus to BE returned.

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 21.-The re-
election Of Senators Morgan and Pet
tus at the joint session tomorrow will
be made gala event by the friends of
those two legislative Veterans
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
KINGSTON NEEDEDAID
Refugees Amazed at Attitude
OF Gov. SWettenham.
COMMUNITY WAS PARALYZED

New Yorker. on Arrival frem .Ta-
maicn, Declares He Cannot Believe
Could Have Been COnscientiOusIy
Refused-Chaos story CorrObOrated.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Trolley to Kensington

Via Rock Greek Bridges and PARKS, the Z1o Chevy
Chase Circle and Lake. Every visitor % Eashirrto1
should these beautiful suburbs Cars eyerv Is min
from l7th 81. and \. ave Round trap t;cssts
&c az FuSscus, liL y. Y. ave. no--tr
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

PILES CURED IN TO ID DAYS.
PAIO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding Piles IN
6 70 Il days OF money refunded sc
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
EXCURSIONS.
NTorfOlk q Washington
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- for Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News. ana
- all points south by the superb powerful steam
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- G. Through connections made at Norf1is
- with steamers II Old Dominion steamship GO.
- FOR New York and Merchants and Mmers'
- st -amships ior Boston.
- ETtur further Information apply NJ general
- ticket Office, 505 lita St.. Colorado Bldg
- Telephone Main 291l. or .th So. wharf teie-
- phone Main $500. a
JSO. CALLAHAN. d Y. Pres. and Gen Aler.
". h. CALLAHAN. euI- Pass. Agt.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
w. B. MOSES SONS
incorporated.

The Electreile Piano Player is
the latest and best self-piay.ng at
tachment Operated without ped
aling. Can be installed in any
make OF piano.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
Craftsman
Productions

Our interest in the Crafts
man Furniture. Fabrics. and
Metal Ware has led us to de-
vote more space to their dis
play than ever before.
The first floor Of the latest
addition to our building is de
voted TO the display Of Crafts
man goods, and we are glad
to have YOU visit this room
whether with the idea Of buy
ing or not
w. B. MOSES 6 SONS.
Incorporated.
F Street, Corner 18th.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22

The Private Rooms in orr ueW FircpTO0f
Storage Building are thoroughly approved
by the Fire UuderWtiters
The Washington herald., 1907-01-22
EDMOND Q. PIGEON, Q. D. s.,
TEETH WITHOUT PLATES
Corner u and -tH SIS
Phone Nam H4f
FLYNNS FACE FOUNDRY
WHAT KIND OF BLANK

Studios l53 and $50 Pennsylvania avenue. PIN
POngs SIX post cards. and one fine cabinet. Ec.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-02
USED BIBLE AS CIPHER.
A Verse From Solomon Told of a Mar

A Verse From Solomon Told of Mar
riage Engagement.
When she left her home in the small
town to come to New York to take up
special course Of study her pet SIS
ter was fast reaching the crisis of a
love affair. The pet sister was a most
winsome young lady and had long kept
goodly train of suitors assigning.
Was this affair to be the grand affair?
The older sister hoped so, for she liked
the young man cordially-thought he
was just the sort to make a proper
brother-in-law.
But the weeks passed, and not bit
OF definite news about the progress Of
the affair did the older sister receive
in her city boarding house. She be-
came anxious. Louise, she thought,
must not 60 on recklessly trihing in
such important matters.
Then one night about 10 o'clock, just
as she was going ito bed, came a tele-
gram. The servant brought it up.
The elder sister was country girl
enough to be thoroughly frightened by
the pale manila, black linked envelope.
How ominous it looked! At length she
gathered courage to open 1t. This is
what she read:
Solomon six three. LOUISE.
Solomon six three! Whatever in the
world! Oh, why, yes, stupid, it Of
course meant the Song Of Solomon,
sixth chapter, third verse! But-and
her cheeks flushed with shame-she
had no Bible!
There was a great scurrying about
the boarding house to find copy of
the sacred book. The girls were rout-
ed out In vain. On all sides the cry
arose, "Whos got Bible| Just think
OF the sister trying to sleep that night
without knowing what that verse was!
1t would have been just like woman
to lie down to pleasant dreams, content
to know that she could satisfy her Gu
rtosity in the morning-not!
The landlady, good soul, came to the
rescue. She was no heather. She had
Bible. Up to her room with it flew
the sister and shut the door, Such
turning over of pages by eager, nerv-
GUS fingers! Solomon six three. She
found 1t, and then she cried "Hurrah!'
and laughed, for the verse was:
am my beloveds. and my beloved is
mine.
New York Press.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-02
The Perfect Servant.

The thoroughly trained Ed rlish serv-
ant Is in his way the most perfect kind
Of servant to be found anywhere, and
In his station and for his duties he is
not to be matched in the world Where
will you find any men so competent in
their work, SO completely trained and
apparently emotionless In manner, so
punctual, so clean, so smart, as an
English butler, coachman, footman or
valet? Certainly not on the continent
Of Europe, in the United States, in
Canada or in lia.-Country Life.