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The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
ACCUSED OF FORGERY
Scrugham Is Said to Have
Signed Names Of Ballots.
PROSECUTOR MAKES CHARGE
District Attorney TO Ask for War
rant for Manager of international
Policy Holders Committee - Con-
spiracy Proceedings May BE Drop
ped-COmmtttec Votes Confidence.

New York, May l5.-It is now the in
tention of the district attorneys Office to
make a charge Of forgery against George
r. Scrugham. manager of the interna-
| tional policy holders committee.
At the end OF to-days hearing before
Magistrate House, on the charge Of con-
splracy against Scrugham and his two
assistants, G. F. Darlington and Charles
Stirrup. Assistant District Attorney
Smyth indicated that he would ask FOR "a
warrant for forgery when the hearing
was resumed on next Monday This
means that the warrant win be formally
served, AND then it is likely that the con-
spiracy charge will be dropped and the
forgery charge taken up. Practically all
the forgery evidence has been submitted
at this hearing.
The charge Of forgery may be based on
a ballot sent TO the policy holders COM
mittee by Leon Tobriner. a Boston policy
holder. The name c. F. Darlington was
signed to this policy as = witness, and
a handwriting expert swore to-day that
he believed Mr. Scrugham had written the
name Darlington.
Policy Holders Committee Meet.
A meeting of the international policy
holders committee, which waged an uQ-
successful fight for an overthrow of the
managements of the New York and Mu-
tual Life insurance companies, was held
to-day in the Offices of ex-Justice OF the
Court OF Appeals Alton 3. Parker Judge
Parker is chairman Of the executive com
mittee Of the international policy holders
committee.
Richard Olney, chairman Of the com
mittee, presided. and there was a large
representation Of members present.
Among those present in person and repre-
sented by proxy We're Judge George
Gray, of Delaware; Gov. Henry Roberts,
Of Connecticut; Alton B. Parker Col
a. NJ, Shook, Of Tennessee; Gen. Benja-
min f. Tracy, Samuel Newhouse, of
Utah; Gov. Broward. of Florida Gov.
Blanchard, Of Louisiana. John c. Hemp
hill, Of Charleston S c.. Congressman
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio; Gov. John
son, of Minnesota; Fremont Older. of
California; Charles Emory Smith. and
Samuel Untermeyer. general counsel for
the committee
A great many things were taken up at
the meeting, but most OF the time was
consumed in discussing the case Of Man
ager George r. Scrugham
Manager ScruEhHm IndOrSed.
Manager Scrugham hurried 90 the meet
ing. after being present at the hearing in
his case before Magistrate House. and
addressed the. members. explaining just
what he had done and what the charges
against him were
1t has been nOised about that there was
dissensiOn in the committee over the de
velopments regarding Manager SCrugham.
but this was thoroughly contradicted by
the members at the meeting when they
drew up a report 10 be sent broadcast
among the policy holders. In which they
gave Manager Scrugham vote Of conf
dence.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington. wednesday. May Is. 1873 D m.
The very slow eastward movement IF the low rres-
sIe area that has prevailed over the interior Of the
country Tor several DAYS past has resulted in its be
ing Joined on its northwestern side with another de-
preston This has caused continuance Of showers
in the Upper Mississippi Valley. and the rain area
for the last tWentyfuHr hours embraces nearly the
entire territory east Of the Mississippi River with
clearing conditions approaching from the Southwest
Over The western half Of the country the weather
was generally clear.
There viii be showers Thursday in the Lake re-
EoH and the Atlantic States followed by generally
fair weather Friday. except in New England where
showers may continue With these exceptions. the
weather wall be generally fair Thursday and Friday
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
viii have fresh % brisk winds mostly southerly,
with showers u the Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECASTS
Storm warnings are displayed On the Atlantic
coast from Wilmington 10 jacksonville and at
Tampa. Fla.
Flood warnings have been issued for the Lower
Tennessee. the Black Warrior, and Lover Tombig-
bee rivers, and tie rivers Of Southeastern Missis-
siUUi
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
RUFF GUILTY.
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Ruef arose and. wearily. still pale and
trembling. went out of the courtroom
with Detective Burns. While in cOnsulta-
tion with his attorneys. during the re-
cess. Ruef tainted. His condition was
serious and there was hurry call for a
glass Of water. He soon revived, how
ever.
Ruef willing TO Tell All.
1t is understood that Boss Ruef has
agreed to go before the grand jury and
tell all he knows about the bribery cases
in which Mayor Schmitz is involved, as
well as about the bribery by the United
Railroad officials. The prosecution has
not secured enough evidence of the brib-
cry against Mayor Schmitz to convince
the grand jury TO return an indictment,
but Ruef's evidence is expected to 'cinch'
up all cases against him.
In regard to the alleged purchase Of
the United Railroads trolley franchise it
is said that Ruef has promised evidence
that will convict Tirey L. Ford, the gen
eral counsel of the company, who is al
over. II is not thought that any officials
higher up can be implicated.
For these services Ruef has been prom
ised practical immunity. He may be
sentenced by Judge Dunn, but there have
been so many exceptions filed that he will
be able 10 get out on bail pending the
hearing Of his appeal
What lends color to the theory that
Ruef has been promised immunity is that
he to-day withdrew his habeas corpus
case TO be transferred from the custody
of Elisor Biggy 90 the county Jail. He is
evidently content to remain in Biggy's S
charge until he is given his freedom.
Laughs and Jokes Later.
1t Is a singular fact that after his
wretched performance in court when he
wept and acted like whipped cur, Ruef
actually laughed and joked on his return
to Elisor Biggy's quarters. He seemed
greatly relieved and appeared to feel no
shame over the pitiabIe figure he had cut
in the court.
Ruef was seen after the court proceed
ings and was asked;
Have you made any confession invOlY-
Ing Mayor Schmitz or any Of the corpora
ton managers
He replied:
L have not yet made such a statement.
and want 20 say that only upon those
who are guilty Of deliberately tempting
and corrupting public men viii the odium
of this thing fail"
1t is reported that Ruef's confession is
three weeks old, and that he was per-
mitted to make it only at this late date
because the prosecutors had certain plans
TO work out in the meantime.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
FEARS UPHEAVAL IN CHINA.
Japan Disturbed Over Attitude As
sumed by Authorities at Picking.

Tokyo. May 15.-Japau is considerably
concerned about the recent attitude of the
Chinese newspapers on dynastic matters
The Mainichi shimpo. an exceIcutly ia-
formed journal interprets the comments
.ot these newspapers as foreshadowIrs
the beginning Of a struggle for the sue
eession. the dowager empress Of China
who Is the virtual ruler OF the empire. bee
ing now seventy-seven years Old. The
civilized world the NainioM thinks, may
expect an upheayal AZ no very distant
date
The Jlii regarding the matter from
Japan's viewpoint. points out that China S
pieheaded attempts 10 enforce the new
policy, due to China's s0-called rights and
recovery OF spirit, of no concessions 90
Japan. have already nuilihed am imp0r-
tant provision OF the treaty of Pesln,
namely, the exploitation of the forest of
the Yalu River, negotiations as 90 which
between China and Japan were recently
abruptly broken of at Tieutsiu
This action. the Jill holds, threatens the
stability Of all treaties. II warns China
that Japan was prominent iu promoting
the programme Of the powers for the
preservation of the integrity Of China.
but should treaties be deliberately iE-
ngred the attitude Of the powers may
suddenly change with regard 20 her Tel
egTams to-day say that the japanese min
lister at Pekin has vigorously rejected
China's demand-Sor the restoration of the
Aanchurian mines, appropriated by Japan
during the war
The Kokumin in a leading article that
is supposed to reflect official opinion,
urges united action by the powers % en-
force the open door as the only hope of
preserving peace in the far East. Japan.
II says. is ready 70 cooperate to prevent
the present conditions I'm China from run
ming their course.
Gen. Terauchi. the Japanese minister OF
war. VIII leave tomorrow upon a pleas
ure trip 70 Manchuria. which is regarded
as an interesting fact ar the present
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
ODD FELLOWS ELECT.
Grand Lodge of Virginia Convention
Adjourned at Norfolk.
,ecial to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Norfolk Va, May 1.-THE Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Independent Order
of odd Fellows. elected officers to-day
as follows:
Grand master C. c. Vaughan, IT, Franklin; dep
uty grand master, J. c. Noel, Pennington Gap;
grand secretary j. Wiley Davis. Richmond grand
treasurer. ]. W Ferguson, Richmond; grand chap
lain, J. ]. Sherer, Marion; grand warden. DR. T. p
Turner Fergls0ns harf; grand representative Nor
man Ashley, Culpepsr; grand trustees Hill Monta-
cue, Richmond; II. A. Robertson. Lynchburg. End
Col William Lamb, Norfolk,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
OLD MAN FOUND DEAD ON BOAT.
John o. Miller, of Virginia. Expires
on Way 20 BnItimorc.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, May 15.-John O. Miller.
seventy-five years old, of Long Green.
Va, was found dead in his berth on the
steamer Augusta, Of the Chesapeake
Steamship Company which arrived in
Baltimore this morning from Norfolk, by
his daughter, Mrs. Nancy Hertzler, who
went 20 call him at $50 o'clock. Mr. Mil
Ter and Mrs. Hertzler had taken passage
on the steamer at Norfolk. as Mr. Miller
was on his way to visit at Mrs Hertzler's
home, at Baldwin, Baltimore County
Coroner Reiphardt gave a certificate Of
death from heart disease
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Gen. Wilson to Wed To-day.

New York, May 15.-The wedding Of
Mrs. Mary H. Nicholson and Gen. James
Grant Wilson will be celebrated to-nor-
row afternoon at the brides home at 157
West SeYenty-ninth street The ceremony
will be performed by the Rev. DR.. Colbert
Mackenzie. Gen. Wilson will be attended
by Gen. Nelson A Miles as best man
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
CLERK MCDOWELL ROBBED.
House of Representative EmpIoye
Victim of PickpocketS.

Atlantic City May 15.-Alexander Nc
Dowell, clerk Of the House Of Represent
atiyes, and a resident Of Sharon. Pa. was
robbed Of his wallet, containing $500 in
checks and six new 500 bills by pick
pockets who started a disturbance in the
crowded entrance Of one Of the big piers
The robbery occurred several days ago.
Tonight John Caller and Lorman
Thorne, young Philadelphians, were ar
rested as the men who did the trick. and
held in bail for a further hearing to-mor-
row.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Local Temperature.

Midnight. IS . a. m., q, 4 a. H., s.: s a. m. So
S a. m, 90. 10 a. m-. Il; p noon. 50, D. m, So
p- m 81. De- m, Is; p m, 2; 10 p. n, 20
Maximum So minimum 50
Relative LUm-diU-0 a. m. 3; 2 p- m. a.;
p. m.. 25 rainfall Is a. m. 70 p M. trace; hours
Of sunshine 1873; per cent Of possible sunshine 100
Temperature same date last year-Maximum. 6:
minimum 81.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
EXCHANGE SEAT SOLD.
stock Brokers Privilege Brings
Price of S7.45O.

a seat on the Washington Stock Ex-
change was sold yesterday for $3.50 The
names of the purchaser and the seller
have not been made public. but viii be-
announced to-day
J. T. Hendrick acted as agent for the
purchaser and r. H. Lynn for the seller.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Ocean Steamships.

New York MAY B.-Arived: Carmania from
Liverpool, May Z; Armenian, from LIVERPOOL Nav
Arrived out: Patricia, at Cherbourg from New
York
Sailed from foreign ports: Teutonic from Liver
p0ol for New York
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Tide Table.

To-dav-Low tide. 4.57 a. m. and 80 p m high
tide 1870 a. ~. and u - p. NJ
T0-mCurT-LoW tide. 5iT am. and 6li D. n
high tide II ID "a. m. and II - p. n.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Temperatures in Other Cite,
Rain.

Temperatures in Other cities together with n.
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
p. N, yesterday, are as follows.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
BOISE JURY FILLED
PeremptOry Challenging in
Haywood Case Begins.
DEFENSE LOSES GOOD CHANCE

Man Who Is Prejudiced Against
Witness Excused-Lawyers Have
RoOseveH'ss Views Made Subject of
Attack-NO Session This Morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
KUROKI IN WAR PAINT
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sers had just emerged from the mist op-
posite quarantine when they caught sight
of three United States war ships the arm
ored cruiser St Louis. and the protected
cruisers Cleveland and Denver, lying at
the anchorage off Tompkinsville. Once
more the Tsukubas saluting guns got
busy. and this time it was fifteen guns.
vice admlraIs salute. which the St Louis
returned Just as soon as the Tsukuba fin
ished. The sides of the American ships
were lined with sailors. and the japanese
sailors were also lined up. All hands
looked at one another with a sort of busi-
ness CLINT in their eyes, and there were no
cheers.
Formal Courtesies Exchanged.
As soon as the ships came to anchor a
launch from the quartermasters depart
ment of the army. which had put out
from the navy landing close by, went
alongside the Tsukuba and Capt. Glas-
gov. aid to Maj. Gen Frederick d. Grant
went up the starboard gangway that had
been lowered. the gangway that only the
privileged may use, and presented Gen.
Grants card to Admiral Ijuin and a well
come 20 the port from the army Ten
minutes later a lieutenant from the Kle-
Der came over the same side TO make a
formal call on behalf Of his commanding
officer Numerous Japanese delegations
arrived at the starboard gangway to
make calls.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

Barney Sheridan has retired from
the Kansas City Post after an eight
months stormy though brilliant
campaign to establish Democratic
Journal In Kansas City, the need OF
which is 80 sadly felt In Western Mis-
souri, and Kansas. That 1t Is the
best field In the United States for a
strong Democratic daily paper there
Is little doubt, but it requires a big
capital to successfully establish and
maintain a big metropolitan paper
and country editor Is endowed with
most everything else but that re.
quisite. The public is assured that
the gentlemen who have succeeded Mr.
Sheridan are financially able and will
make the Post great paper. They
contemplate among other improve.
ments putting In big Sunday edi-
tion. The people OF this section will
support a Democratic paper at Kan.
sss City, that will cover the field as a
newspaper and stand for pure, unde.
filed Democracy. But 80 many have
started in half equipped and fallen
down that they are skeptical about
It making good.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
SHOULD TAXI TIE INITIATIVE.

We call attention to the report OF
the County Board Of Visitors, pub
lished In another column his is y
non-partisan board, composed OF
practical men and women, appointed
by the county court, whose duty itis
TO inspect and report the actual con-
ditions Of the various county insti-
buttons.
The report shows deplorablecou-
dition at the poor farm, but one
which, the members frankly admit,
can not be wholly remedied under
the conditions ss now exist The old
building is wholly inadequate for the
use, absolutely devoid OF sanitary
arrangements, and the walls Of the
old wooden structure infested with
vermin that only the torch would
thoroughly eradicate.
The board'srecommendation, that
a new, modern fire proof structure be
erected, is a good one and will meet
the hearty support OF every human
itarisn. Bates county is wealthy
and her people progressive, patriotic
and willing to assume the burdens
that belong to them and that, too,
before outside Influence Is exerted to
compel them.
1t has been suggested that an ax-
penditure oiat least twenty thousand
dollars Is necessary to arrange for
the proper and humane care OF our
paupers. That a slight tax ofabout
five mills on the dollar for three or
four years would raise the money
and would not prove burdensome on
any one.
The time has come In our progress
sive civilization when we are compell-
ed to properly care Tor our worthy
poor, and we can not shirk our re-.
sponsibilities. The whole state is be-
ing aroused to the Importance OF this
step and we should take the initia.
tive.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
The Twice.a-Wee Republic now
for so Cents Per year.

The Twice.a- Week Republic, Of st.
Louis has reduced It's subscription
price from 81 per year to 80 cents,
This Is one Of the Oldest and best
semiweekly newspapers published in
the United States, and at the price
Of so cents per year no one can
afford TO BE- without IL. For sc
cents You receive two big eight page
papers every week, 104 copies ysal
at less than one.hali cent per copy
Your friends and neighbors will sur
ely take advantage Of this oppor
tunity. Don't fell to tell them al
about Il.
Send all orders TO The Republic
St. Louis, No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

Capt. n. L. Dillon and son Of
Mound township; have just harvest
ID .the largest Geld Of wheat ever
grown IN hates county. Il conslsts
Of 40 acrea end II d thought Win
yisld between 2, 800 and 8, 900 bush
sb. Capt Was 10 town on Tuesday,
ths Arst time slncs February Last ~
= lAs had N attack oi sickness,
He = nov mucA bsttse end " hope
|will soon bssuioying his usual good
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

fine was paid, but all Others that
have been collected.
Mr.. Funk doesn't appear to be ex.
aiming the records with view Of
protecting the public interests and
giving credit where it belongs, as an
honest, conscience man he is bound
to do, but is determined to find some
thing wrong, II he has TO manuiac
ture 10.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
THAT HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSITION

The qualified voters oil Butler
school district will be called upon
next Monday to vote on the propc-
sition to issue twenty thousand dol.
lars In bonds to build and furnish Q
new high school building, to be lc-
Gated upon the Washington or West
school building grounds.
That Butler needs a modern High
school building separated from the
ward buildings, is pretty generally
conceded. But the public, like indi.
vidusls, need a great many things
that can be worried along without
until the psychological moment ar.
rlves when those needs can be rea.
liked.
We have grave doubts about this
being the time to ask the people OF
,his district to contract q further
debt OF $40, 900 when there is already
a bonded debt OF $11, 800 on the
district, $500 more than was voted
for the north ward building, al
though we we're assured at the time
they were voted that with the spec
isl levy It would take only a few
years TO wipe Ii out.
The four upper rooms at the west
school building have been for num-
Der of years used for the High School,
and while the quarters are cramped,
they seem to have gotten along very
we'll. There are two vacant rooms
Mt the east school building, but we
10 not believe Ii practical to send
any OF the grades from the extreme
vest end OF the district to the east
end, This year the school enumera-
sion Is decreased nearly two hun.
dred and the ordinary individual
can not understand the pressing and
imperative demands for q high
school building all at once.
A public school building should
provide for the future, as we'll as the
present, and u proposition that re.
quires the expenditure Of a vast sum
Of money should be carefully consid.
cred, thoroughly discussed and fully
mstured, all OF which essentials have
been neglected In this proposition.
The school board floundered from
one proposition to another In amsz
ing rapidly and on the very evening
this proposition was matured, one
to bulld ward building for much
less was adopted and then reconsid-
cred. The amount asked should
build a modern structure In every
detail to meet the requirements oil
the school for years to come, and
yet a site is selected which is not
on a sewer line and from which 1t
would be absolutely impossible to
make proper sewer connections with
the city system. That fact alone, il
no other, should be good reason to
vote down this proposition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
AMAZING IGNORANCE.

"We have also called the attention
of THE TINES to the Newberry fine OF
$500 which is not shown In this
financial statement as having been
In the list OF receipts. There we're
also other fines paid which the finan.
cial statement does not show rec.
ord as having been received, as the
law requires. The TINES was called
on to explain why the law was not
complied with In regard to these fines
and Il ia silent. "-Republican-P Press.
Shades Of the departed ow
wouldn't that cork you? When that
paper first called attention to the
omission OF mention OF the Newberry
fine from the financial statement as
receipts Of the county, We sure
thoughtit was perpetratings "bull, I"
but from the above insistance IL ap.
pears that instead of q grotesque
blunder, It Is q display Of amazing
Ignorance.
AllHnes 20 into the common school
fund. They are not county receipts
and have no place in a statement set.
ting on. the receipts and sxpsudi.
lures Of the county. There IL no OK.
cueA for Mr.. Funk NOT knovinrsthia
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Bargains i'm the
SHOE Department.

lot ladies 90 and $50 tan oxiords. Sale price so
lot ladies 90 oxiords. Sale price so
lot chids 25 to LIS tan oxiords. Sale price 90
lot chids slippers and oxiords to l. Sale price 75c
lot misses oxords 10 to2 Sale price LOO
lot mems IS and 75c slippers. Sale price 35c
lot 1 % slippers. Sale price 75c
lot 150 slippers. Sale price 90
lot mems LIS oxiords. Sale price 1.25
Broken lot Of ladies pat leather so oxford Sale price 90
Linen covered telescopes (su style LOO grade 7sc
Linen covered telescopes (sut style 125 grade 95c
Linen covered telescopes (sut stye 150 grade 11s
Odd lot mems 90 shirts Sale price 4Sc
Odd lot mems SOC shirts Sale price 25c
Odd lot mems SOC overals. Sale price Csc
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
RUGS

Sale price $3.50
Several patterns In 9x12 $15 90 bruss rugs Sale price
Several patterns In 106l12 II $40 90 brusse rugs.
Sale price $15 90
Several patterns 9x12 Gas Administer Sale price $4,000
Several patterns 10 6x13 90 Administer Sae price 2750
Beautiful small rugs sizes 27x54 to 86x84 In.
$500 Rugs for o. - 90 Rugs for 25 $500 Rugs for 49,
% 50 Rugs for 90. $500 Rugs for LAB.
Choice lot Of sample rugs. Sale price &100.
Choice lot Of rope portisrs Ut Oh.
Choice lot Of tapestry portiers at 20 per cent OIL
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-11-28
THE WEEK AT SENTINEL BUTTE

Arthur Biles is staying with Mrs. Henry
Gilbert and attending school.
Lewis F. Crawford was Wibaux visitor
Tuesday the Goth.
The turkeys have been brot to town very
literally this week and their requiems are
heard today.
Jay Brown has an assortment of busgies
and surreys on hand and we understand he
may venture into livery business.
Superintendent Kitchen was called to
Medora on school business Saturday.
Sunday school at 1890 and church at
1890. You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
The county superintendents of the state
are to meet in Grand Forks Jan. I. 2, 3,
1905 at a call from State Superintendent
Stockwcll.
Guy L. Strahon was in from the ranch
Tuesday for the desks and supplies for the
new school there.
Will Gilbert secured weeks vacation
from the N. P. and will eat fowl with
nome folks Thanksgiving.
Landlord Snyder continues to be rushed
at the Butte Hotel.
Manager Lucas of the Saddle Factor,
returned from Chicago Sunday and report:
a delightful visit in the windy city.