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The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
LIQUOR IN STATE CAPITOL
Carrie Nations Partner Tells on
Kansas Legislature.
Declares She Was offered Drink in
Committee Room and Becaptured
Bottle She COnfiscated.

Topeka, Kans., Feb. 9-The kansas leg
Islature is in disgrace. Mrs. Cora Nc
Henry. partner OF Mrs. Carrie Nation
found "a liquor joint in the state Capitol
to-day
"A big, red-faced man. who works in
the house came close TO me and 1 said:
I smell whisky. You've been drinking, -"
said Mrs. McHenry.
lie said he had. and asked me 20 come
and have a drink with him. 1 told him
would So he took me TO room &. on
the third floor Of the capitol. and there
! found a table with glasses and bottles
on 1t. I s5hemed so as TO get hold Of the
bottle There We're three men there be
sides the one who took me. and several of
them were drunk.
Finally. I got the bottle and started
out of the door with it, They tried 20
take It away from me- but / ran to the
elevator and rang the bell If you take
the bottle away from me 1 will scream,
I said, and backed INFO the corner, hold
ing the bottle between me and the wall
When the elevator came mp they crowd
ed in with me and got hold OF the bottle
and spilled all the whisky out on the floor,
most of it going on my dress.
The room on the third floor which Mrs
McHeury visited is used by the railroad
committee, the constitutional committee,
and several other important committees
Of the house
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
BoNAPARTE BREAKS WRIST.
Attorney General slips and Falls ON
Lev Sidewalk.

Attorney General BonapsTe. while 90
ing TO the Department OF Justi-a Building
yesterday morning, slipped and ell on an
icy sidewalk. breaking a bone 3 one Of
his wrists. His physician ordered him to
keep to his apartments at the Portland
Hotel. and his place as host of the Su-
preme Court dinner. which was given at
the New Willard. was taken by Post
master W Hail Harris. OF Baltimore.
When Mr. B0uaparte entered the de.
partment building after his faH he sent
for DR.. T. Nj. RiNey. Surgeon General of
the navy. Or. Rixey examined the iu-
jured wrist and then took SIR Boaapartc
to the Emitted States Marine Hospital. az
Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. where, by means Of X-rays #
was ascertaiued that small bone was
broken. Dr. RiXey set the bone. and after
taking the Attorney General home ordered
him 10 stay indoors for the present
As a result OF the accident. Dr. Rixey
Informed the Attorney General that he
would be unable 10 go 20 Baltimore Tues
day to attend the Lincoln Day banquet
and Mr. Bonaparte notified the committee
OF his inability 60 be present.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
SEEK BOMB SENDER
Valuable CleWS Given by JUS
tice COrtese.
ARREST EXPECTED ANY TIME
Citizens Offer 5000 Reward for the
Capture of Acknowledgement May
tice who Lost Life i'm Battle Against
Criminals of His own Nationality.

Paterson. y. j.. Feb. 9-The arrest of
the anarchist who sent the fatal bomb 10
Justice Cortese last night is momentarily
expected. II is through the ante-mortem
statement OF Justice Of the Peace ROBBERS
Cortese, the victim of a bomb sent to
him !n a package by express. that the
police expect to De able to run down the
assassin or assasslns
Just what Justice Cortcse said I'M tne
statement, To whice he gave u,e5ance as
be lay dying in 81 Josephs Hospital last
night. the police viii not divulge. but il
is understood that the declaration gave
the name Of at least one man whom Judge
Cortese believed to be responsible for his
death
As justice Of the peace, Cortese had in
CURED the bitter enmity OF some of his
Italian compatriots here through the
steTnness with which ne had administered
the law. He had also. through his
knowledge Of Italian methods and char
acter, been on many occasions OF great
assistance 20 the police in ferreting out
Italian criminals and bringing them to
justice. For some months past Justice
Cortese had been In almost daily receipt
of letters threatening his life
\ tender Of "a reward Of $500 for the
capture OF the Black Hand workers or
anarchists who sent the bomb was made
tonight by prominent business men and
officials.
Justice Cortese leaves widow and
eight children. and as the realization Of
their loss began 20 be appreciated to-day.
citizens talked OF awarding a pension 20
the family. This viii be brought up at
the next meeting of the board Of alder
men
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
TITLED WOMEN IN PARADE.
SunraEists Hold Big street Demon
stratiOn in London.

London Feb. 9-Titled women clad in
silk and velvet, women with university
degrees. sirl graduates in caps and gowns
woman artists. members OF the LyCeum
and other WOmen's clubs. temperance ad-
v0cates, and woman textile workers gath
cred from all parts of the country this
afternoon and marched in procession
through the rain ard muddy streets OF
London in support of the movement in
favor Of woman suffrage.
The demonstrators included such we'll
known persons as Lady Frances Balfour
sister Of the ex-premier; Lady Maud Par
Is. and other titled women; Mrs. Fawcett.
widow Of the former postmaster general
and most OF the leaders Of the more im-
TOrcant suffrage societies, who are at 'riy
opposed to the militant methods OF he
s0-called ''Suffragettes. who recently
Ue-e carried out OF the House of Com
mons by policemen and committed TO
prison for disturbing the peace.
There were several thousand women in
the procession, which was. half a mile
long.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
AMERICA a WORLD POWER.
DE Martens Says Restriction of Arm
Rment IS Remote Possibility.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 9.-Prof. de Mar
tens. head Of the international law de-
partments here, says restriction OF ar
mament is a remote possibility, that the
great powers will not consent to reduc-
ing their military strength. De Martens
points TO recent developments in Ger
many and America as positive indications
that his views are correct
"As 81 result of the recent German cleo
tions," says the professor. Germany will
materially increase her army and navy
budgets. In England, War Minister Hal
danes reforms are steps only toward
couscriptions. The relations between
Japan and America. despite official as
sUrances, are extremely critical, and
America will not stop building battle
ships and developing her army
Further, declared de Martens
America viii become the manager of
foreign affairs Of the South American
countries, guaranteeing their integrity
This situation will result from the Ger
tain rejection by Europe of the Drago
doctrine -
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
QUEEN SAVES EQUERRY.
Uses skirts fo StIhe Marquis Gala
brini's Burning Clothes.

Rome, Feb, st has just been dis
closed that Queen Helena recently saved
the Marquis Calabrini the Kings equerry.
from a severe burning by herself putting
out the flames.
The Queen and King were hunting at
Castle PorzianO. and. owing TO the cold. a
huSe bonfire was built around which the
royal party gathered. The Marquis Cala-
brini playfully leaped over the bonfire.
and his clothes caught fire. Everybody
lost his or her presence of mind save the
Queen. who threw herself on the mar
quis and tore the burning parts of his
clothing away, choking the flames with
her skirts and not needing the danger TO
herself.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
ART TREASURES HELD
Mrs. Vanderbilt'S Collection
May BE Sold at Auction.
MUST PAY FULL DUTY ON THEM
Had sent Paintings and PasteIs from
Paris and Customs officials De-
cided They Were Undermined I'm
Invoices, with Result They Are
Now in Uncle SANS Custody.

New York. Feb. 9.-Palntings and pas
tells bought by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
lin Europe, and intended for her Fifth
.avenue mansion. are ia the possession Of
Uncle Sam, and viii be confscsted and
eventually sold az public auction unless
the society woman pays a much higher
duty than that for which the collection
was declared. The facts IN the case
leaked out to-day after efforts haze sbeeH
made for Jhree weeks 60 Keep them secret
Mrs Vanderbilt is in Paris. and she
sent the paintings and pastels from that
city. II is said the collection Is one
Of great value The list OF paintings was
not made known. but It was intimated
that several of the famous masters We're
represented.
The collection Of pastels has been a
hobby with Mrs. Vanderbilt for many
years. and the specimens were picked up
in several art circles in Europe.
The entire shipment was held up by the
customs officials after an invoice had
been presented by an express company
representing Mrs. Vanderbilt In the in
voice the total value Of the collection
was placed at l0,00) francs or S2,0C0 Ex-
aminer Hecht decided that this estimate
was ridiculously low. and he reported To
Appraiser Fowler that the works pos
sessed values far in excess Of the invoice
figures.
On this report the appraiser demanded
duty on a sum many times that given
by the Vanderbilt agent. but before this
step was taken an attempt was made TO
communicate with Mrs Vanderbilt. II
was learned she was in Europe but her
secretary. a man named Merriam. lent in
terest 60 the case by informing the gov
ernment officials that the collection
should have been .nvoiced at 5000 francs.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
FOUR HELD FOR WRECK.
Coroner Orders Arrest of Trainmen
in New York Central Smash-up.

Ossing. y. Y, Feb. 9.-FoUr arrests were
made to-day in connection with the wreck
on the New York Central near here last
night Coroner Squire began an inquiry
to-day. Those arrested are Charles JEFF
fords, engineer of the freight train: John
Short, conductor: Charles Birch, fireman:
Clifford Buoncher, fireman, and John Bar
ker. towerman. Conductor Short was
slightly hurt in the smash-up, one foot
being cut
Those killed in the accident were VIII
lam Kirk, engineer. and James Armitage.
fireman of the Montreal express.
The Wayfarer. Alfred Vanderbilt's pri-
vate ear. which was carrying Mrs Van
derbilt. Worthington Whitehouse. and a
party to Sycamore Lodge. at Racquette
Lake, was attached to the train, but was
not damaged in any way.
It developed to-day that Armitage is
the son of Alfred ATmitage- the Albany
millionaire, and was working as a fire
man to fit himself 20 become a practical
railroad man.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
CARNEGIE TO BE PRESENT.
VIII attend Dedication of Neu In
stftute at PittsburE.

Pittsburg. Feb. 9.-The board % trus-
tees Of the Carnegie Institute tonight
announced that the new Carnegie In
stitute in this city will be dedicated
on April II.
President Roosevelt has been invited
20 attend and has practically agreed to
he present. and all the members OF his
Cabinet also are expected. Besides.
there viii be present the governors OF
several States, many United States Sen
at0rs. and other prominent men. Inyi-
tatiOns have been extended to several
dignitaries Of Europe. The ceremonies
VIII be continued for two days.
The new Carnegie Institute is an en-
largement of the present structure. The
building was rebuilt at a cost of more
than s5.O00,0O0.
Mr. Carnegie viii be present at the
dedication,
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
HOTEL A MASS OF FLAMES
Syracuse Fire May Have Caused
Death of Guests.
Nany Escape in Early Morning
other Buildings Threatened.

Syracuse y. Y. Feb. 10-Fire broke
out this morning shortly after 1880 in
the Hotel Mowry. a siX-story brick family
hotel. at the corner OF South Carolina
and Onondaga streets. At this hour the
hotel is one mass Of flames, and adjacent
buildings have caught FIRE There were
about 300 persons in the building when the
fire broke out, and the fremen made many
daring rescues-
It is not known if any lives are lost. but
several persons are missing. Adjoining
the Mowry on the north is the Hotel
Franklin. large five-story building, and
its patrons escaped IN scanty apparel.
Across the street on the southwest cor
ner is the Florence flats. d seven-StOry
brick apartment house accommodating
about 200 tenants
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
MRS. ROOSEVELT SURPRISED.
Receives Loving Cup from Crew of
the L. :. =. Louisiana.

Chief Master-st-arms W. II. Belknap.
Seaman John Kelly. Boatswain's Mate
W Procknow. and Water Tender c.
Kelner, i'm behalf of the crew of the
L. s. 5. Louisiana. came 10 Washington
yesterday afternoon and presented TO
Mrs Roosevelt a large silver loving
cup. The cup was presented to Mrs.
Roosevelt IN one of the parlors of the
White House, and it was arranged as
a surprise Both the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt were very much touched at
receiving this remembrance from the
crew of the battle ship on which they
journeyed to Panama and back.
After the presentation Masters Archie
and Quentin took the sailors on drive
in the Presidents landau.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
TAFT At YALE CLUB DINNER.
Declares He Would Not sThink OF
Milking 4 Speech.

New York, Feb. 9--Secretary Taft made
a special trip to this city from Washing
ton to attend the Yale Club dinner to-
night, the annual reunion Of the class Of
IS. which was his class About forty
others were present
Il am not going to make speech" he
said This is a private little gathering.
Nineteen or twenty Of US get together
about once year and talk over old times,
sing the old songs, and renew friendships.
/ have no other business in New York
and viii hurry back 10 Washington on the
Congressional Limited Tomorrow. al
ways try to be on hand at this dlnrer''
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
ABoLISHES STATE DIsPENSARY
south Carolina senate Passes Bill
for LocnI Option.

Columbia. S. g.. Feb 81. B. WyIie,
John Black, and J NJ. Rawlinson. direc-
tors Of the South Carolina State dispen-
sary. were removed from Office to-day by
Gov Ansei.
The senate passed the bin providing for
local option. as between county dispensa-
ries and prohibition, to a third reading.
This also means that the State dispensary
viii Dee abolished.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
MRS. FISH IN ECLIPSE.
Is Left Out of "smart" Gatherings
Since Harriman'S victory.


New York, Feb. dedicated in the first
sllirmish Of her social campaign with Mrs.
r H. Hartman. Mrs Stuyvesant Fish
is lining up her forces for a fresh attack.
Hartman did more than deprive Fish
Of an income when he wrested the Illinois
Central Railroad presidency from the
latter He dealt a blow at Mrs. Fish's
social supremacy, from which she is still
struggling to recover.
The first test came Tuesday night with
d dinner given by Mrs. Fish. Z
1T was a smart gathering" said one
critic, but not representative.
Sixty persons were present. but among
them were none of the leaders in the real
smart set
With the Harrimans rise the Fishs'
social supremacy has been on the wane
To sean the list Of guests at the Hartman
functions is 20 read the names Of the
leaders Of the smart set" From several
lists Of guests at recent affairs, notable
for social exclusiveness, Mrs. Fish's name
has been missing
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
POPE WILL CELEBRATE.
Receives Committee Which Has
Charge of Jubilee Plans.

Rome, Feb. 9.-The Pope to-day re-
ceivCd the committee which is organizing
his jubilee, He thanked them for the
proposed festivities. which. he said were
due, not To his person. but to ChristS
vicar. He expressed the wish that he
could celebrate his fifty years of priest
hood privately praying in his chapel
he begged that the celebration be ex-
clusively of religious character, and
that the money collected be employed not
on new works but TO support those now
existing.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
SIX MINERS FOUND DEAD.
seventh Man EntOmbed at Wanamio
Believed 10 Have PeriShed.

WIkesbarre. Pa. Feb. 9. - Six of the
seven men who were eutombed i'm the col
Hery of the Lehigh < Wilkesbarre Coal
Co. at Wanamio. last night. were found
dead this morning.
The seventh man is believed % be still
further in the workings and, although
the chances are 100 to l against bis being
alive the rescuing party is still endeavor-
ing 10 reach him.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
~CURCIO OUTGRoWs CLOTHES.
My Postpone Murder Trial Because
Prisoner Cannot Appear in COart.

Special To rbs Washington Herald
Scranton. Pa. Feb. 9.-On the eve Of
the trial of Saveric Curcio. charged
with the murder of Nichols Ferrlas, "a
serious hitch has arisen over Carcio's
lack OF clothes. Since his incarceration
in Jail Curcio has gained forty pounds,
and the clothes ne wore at his former
trial are now so small that they are
useless
Appearing before the court to-day.
Attorneys Taylor and Reedy tasked
Judge Edwards to issue an order
directing the county to purchase Curcio
suit OF clothes. Judge Kelley said
the court had no authority TO embark
In the clothing business. Judge Ed
wards said there should ne some way
out OF IT, and both judges suggested
that Curci0's needs be brought % the
attention Of the sheriff. Sheriff Caplin
is out OF the CITY. and the attorneys for
the Italian are in a dilemma.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
OFFERS FREE BURIAL,
Keystone Undertaken Determined to
Take Business from Rivals.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 9.-In order to
stimulate trade because Of the keen
competition in business. Z. B. Wolf an
undertaken of this city. Inserted the
following advertisement in the local
papers.
Free Special 0fCr: First call received on OF after
THURSDAY February s. viii receive a tne cloth
covered casket free; either child or adClt.
This is the first time in the history
Of the city that such q unique adveT-
tisement appeared in any Of the local
papers. and il caused some comment.
Up 20 this time no one has taken ad-
vantage of this golden opportunity, al
though the death rate has been con-
stautly increasing In the city.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
COUNTS MEMORY HoNoRED.
Towns Industries Suspend During
John CreightOn's Funeral.

Omaha, Feb. Sin respect to the
memory of Count John \ Creighton,
whose funeral was held this morning, all
business Of every kind was suspended
here from 10 10 y O'Clock The banks
We're closed, and for five minutes all
street ears and every piece of machinery
in the city was shut down
At the funeral Were many Catholic
bishops and priests from surrounding
States.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
MILLIONS FOR WEDDING GIFT.
Charles Schwab said tn Have Given
Sister Large SUM.

Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. "a cool s.. 600. %
600 as a wedding present. That is
what Charles NJ. Schwab is reported to
have settled on his sister. Miss Gertrude
Schwab, according to their friends here.
Miss Schwab is in Pittsburg. and her
fiance, David Barry, Of Johnstown. is
here to-day. After their marriage.
which viii take place in the near flu
tUre. Mrs. Barry viii have $4,000. Geo
with which to begin housekeeping.
besides the funds possessed already by
each of them.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
millionaire TO wed stcnographer.

Portland Me. Feb. 9.-The engage
ment IS announced Of Harry Butler.
president Of the Portland Trust Com
pany, and a mult;millionaire. to Mrs.
StetsOn. stenOgTapher. until
recently employed in a local furniture
house.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
LOCAL.

1-California Delegation Pacihed by Pres
ident.
2-Georgetown University Alumni Holds
Banquet.
Representative Rixey is Dead.
Central American Peace Parleys Fail
I2-NIrs. May Surrendered by Bondsman.
12-Mrs. Bowman Blames Husband for At
tack.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
CAUTIOUS ABOUT PERQUIsITEs,
Gov. sheldon VENTS TO Know About
Paving Rent for Executive Mansion.

Lincoln. Nebr. Feb. 9.-At the re
quest Of Gov Sheldon. the attorney
general has cited suit in the Supreme
Court 20 determine whether the goveE-
nor is violating the State constitution
by living in the executive mansion
without paying rent lie asks judg-
ment against the governor for 500.
which is considered fair rent for the
house for a month.
Gov. sheldon has discovered that the
constitution Of the State provides that
no perquisite attached to the Office shall
be extended 10 an oficeholder
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Cloudy
and warmer to-day. Tomorrow
fair; light to fresh southerly
winds. becoming westerly.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Two Die in Io,ra Fire.

Odebolt, Iowa. Feb 9.-Two killed. an
other fatally injured. and five others with
legs and arms broken and bodies bruised
seriously resulted from the collapse of
the brick walls Of a hre-gutted building
here this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
CONGRESS-.

4-Low Fares Sought for Army.
4-Hearst Urges Clean Elections.
4-OH Question in Congress.
4-Senate Objects 10 Extra Session.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
MENoMINEE IN COLLISION.
Atlantic Transport Line Steamer
Puts Into southampton Damaged.

Southampton. England. Feb 9-The
Atlantic Transport Line steamer Menomi-
rec, from Antwerp yesterday for Phila-
delphia. put in here this afternoon badly
damaged, as the result of the collision
off Eeachy Head during the night with
the French coasting steamer President
Leroy Lalien.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
THAW'S LAWYERS
SHOW CONFIDENCE
Counsel Express Satisfaction
Over Progress Made.
FINE TASK FOR JEROME
CPOSS-eXaminatiOn of Mrs. ThaW
to Be Long One.

District Attorney Known to Possess
LOt-Of Evidence rot Yet Made Pub
Hc-UnIesS Present Plans Are
Changed, Trial May BE Prolonged
for Two More Weeks-DeImas Rec
tiies BAD start Made.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10

For Florida, Aiken. and Augusta-the
Southern Palm Limited" Excellent
Pullman and dining car service; electric
lights and all modern conveniences. Leave
Washington els p. ~. week days.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
GAMBLING DEAD IN NEW YORK.
jerome Says There il Not Even
Suspected Gaming Den in CITY.

New York. Feb 9.-AccOrding to the
regular monthly reports received from the
police by District Attorney jerome to-day,
there is not only no gambling place in
this city but not even a suspected" gam
bling house or poOlToOm-
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. IEIENhATHIJ.
1-Thaw's Lawyers Expect Acquittal.
Vanderbilt Art Treasures Held fol
Duty.
Reward Offered for Bomb ThrOWer.
1-Syracuse Hotel a Mass Of Flames.
Annapolis Middies Asked to Resign
3-EX-Gov. Francis Defends Bailey.
5-Fairbanks' Boom Takes Form
of Lords Near It's End
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
baltimore and Return-SI. .2255.
ElnIfIrnorc and Ohin Il II

Every Saturday and sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal Linn
tied. City Offices, 1417 q st. and 6l9
Pennsylvania ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
PUTS CALTFORNIANS
IN PEACEFUL MOOD
President Ends Possibility Of
Clash Over japanese.
TWO CONFERENCES HELD
Way Paved for Amicable Settle
ment Of the Difficulty.

Hypnotic influence Exerted over the
Brings ABOUt Happy state of AZ
faiFs-AnetIier Consultation VIII BE
Held TO-mOrrOw-EnyOy Find the
Governments Attitude Is Fair.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Confer Again Tomorrow.

territory. This VIII e
States 20 debar Japanes
tering this continent
possession without givi
pan. which. OF course,
right to refuse TO admi
ers to land on japanese
When Mayor Schmit
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Mr. gfeyer Leaves Rome

Rome. Fetr George Won L. Meyer.
the retiring American Ambassador 10
Russia, left Rome to-day for Paris.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10

,. II. Small IL sons, FLORISTS,
Washington and New York.
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A In Carte Lunch Served Daily
az Ecksteins from Il to ;. 1E2 y. 7. ava,
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Defense sIade had start.

There is no denying that the defense
made "a bad start 1t might have been
assumed that an effort would be made
to make the strongest sort Of an initial
impression on the minds of the jurymen.
Instead of that the defense called to the
stand es its first witness a physician
from Pittsburg, who testified that he was
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House with the members of the boz I'd OF
education he wouldn't talk about the
except to say that there had
been no conclusion reached and that
there would be another cOnferen to-
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Beware lest any man
spoil you through philos.
ophy and vain deceit after
the traditions Of men.
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