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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-08-28

ed an order for an 18,OOO-ton battle
ship with the Fairfield Shipbuilding
company of Glasgow. The vessel will
be one of the most formidable armor-
ed ships of war afloat.
Two cases of a rare and strange
disease known as "relapsing fever"
have appeared in the Beth Israel hos
pital at New York.
Fire swept the amusement grounds
at Steeplechase island, Bridgeport,
Conn.,, causing $4,000 damage and
creating something of a panic upon
the 10000 visitors. No one was seri-
ously injured.
Thomas F. Shay, aged Sc years,
member of the firm of Shay & Cogan,
of Cincinnati, and one of the best.
known criminal lawyers in the west,
dropped dead on the street.
John Schmidt, wealthy ranchman
living near Los Angeles, CAL, was
sandbagged, drugged and robbed in
Philadelphia. He lost $1,000 in the
tenderloin district.
During an excursion OF the Vermont
Association of Boston, to South Hero
island, Lake Champlain, George Cou.
ture, of Burlington, was drowned and
Mrs. Fletcher D. Proctor, wife Of the
governor of Vermont, narrowly es.
| capped death.
Assessor Henry Alexander of Abse.
con, N. j.. has raised the taxes OF
wealthy bachelors in lis district 500
because of the fact that they are
bachelors. sr i ~ B. !. .>.y...g>. =
Will Clifford, colored, who had con.
fessed to assaulting and killing TIVE
white women, was lynched at Maple.
! KY. +. Z. 4 ... /. ..$.. z5ss .5.5==
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
CRUSADEBYAUDUBON SOCIETY
Warrants Served on the Dealers of
Plumsge in Cincinnati.
White Heron Must Be Killed During
Mating Season for Every
Cluster OF AiErettes

Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec. Under the
Ohio game laws. prohibiting the use OF
the plumage OF all sild and song birds.
warrants were issued this afternoon in
Squire Armstrong; court. Norwood. a
suburb, against the RoIlman * sons
Company; Harry Appel and DER Broth
ers. prominent business men OF this city.
charging that they had some OF the for
hidden plumage in their possession. The
warrants were sworn 10 by Miss Gather
Inc Rattermsnn. secretary OF the AUDI
bon Society.
The warrants are the first step in a
crusade inaugurated by the Audubon So
ciety 10 enforce the law, which. il is said.
has not been rigidiy observed in Gin
clnnau. The warrants We're served. AID
the three firms each gave $40 bond for
their appearance December To-
Miss Rattermann said to-day: What
many brides do not know. Is that Tor
every cluster OF aigrettes that IS used. q
little bird must die. Ali plumage Of this
variety is a part Of the bridal finery Of
the white heron, worn only when the
bird is just mated.
Every time the plumage is taken. II
means the death Of the bird. and starva-
ton of its nestlings. There is no sadder
story IN all animal history than this
wanton destruction Of this beautiful bird
at the climax OF its existence. moreover.
since the young birds left in the nest
must die on the death Of the mother"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
HEAVY GALES DAMAGE CELTIC
Liner Reports Rough Weather on
Last Voyage from Europe.
LifebOats on Deck Fifty Feet Above
Water Line stove In by the
Huge Waves.

New York Dec. with two Of her
nfeboats stove in, two Of the lashings Of
her aftermast funnel wrenched loose. and
other slighter damages as evidence Of the
rough weather she encountered. the
White Star Liner Celtic brought story
to-day of heavy gales which marred her
last voyage
The damaged lifeboats are on the boat
deck fifty feet above the water line
While officers Of the ship declared no
wave has ever washed the Celtic's boat
deck. passengers told different story.
They said that in a storm which ragged
Thursday night a giant wave lifted the
boats bodily from their fastenings and
dropped them back on the checks with
sufficient force TO drive holes in the bot
toms.
The funnel lashings were torn loose the
same night. While this was going on
the passengers were kept IN the cabins
on account Of the violence OF the gale.
They declared they could distinctly feel
the impact of the blow which damaged
the lifeboats.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
GUARDED CAPT. CARTER.
Sergt. Martin Way Leaves Army
After Long Service.


From the New York Tines
Sergt. Martin Way, Eighth Infantry. Z.
5. A, the man who was selected by the
government TO guard Capt Oberlin Nj.
Carter when that officer was in prison on
Governors Island, and who conducted
Capt Carter to and from the Federal
Building in this city during the trial that
ended in his conviction. has retired from
the army after a continuous active serv-
ice Of almost thirty years.
Sergt. Way was until two years ago the
prison supervisor on Governors Island
and he has figured in more army prison
stories than any other man connected
with the service in the past fifty years.
Besides mis- long duty as supervisor in
Castle Williams. Sergt. Way also saw
service In similar capacities At the great
prison at Fort Leavenworth, kans., at
Bilabid, in Manila. and numerous other
military prisons.
A few weeks ago Sergt. Way. who now
lives in New York, made out his applica-
ton for retirement. Ii was indOrsed ~
nearly every officer under whom he had
served. and they united in declaring that
he was as fine a soldier 2s the army ever
had
In addition to his prison duties he also
served through several OF the Indian
wars. the war with Spain, and through
two campaigns in the Philippine Islands
Sergt. Way was born in Iowa. but en-
listed In the army from Nebraska
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
SINGERS GOWNS SEIZED.
Customs Officers Hold Up Dresses
Valued at $4,000.

New York. Dec. Miss Florence Todd.
who arrived last week aboard the French
Liner La Provence with about Sl0O0
worth Of gowns. which she said she need
ed as woman Of wealth and g prospect
i've singer in opera. has surrendered the
trunks containing the hnery 70 the Gus
toms authorities
Miss Todd has been studying in Paris
for the last five years under Jean de
Reszke. As a foreign resident she had
the right to bring in a large quantity OF
dresses. but not enough to stock a dress
making establishment.
She was treated with consideration by
Deputy Surveyor Bishop and his force.
and WAS told that all she would have
% do would be 20 convince the repre-
seutatiVes OF the government that she
wanted the gowns solely for her own use.
Miss Todd may have an opportunity OF
proving, through her lawyers, that she
owns the gowns that have been seized.
and if she does SO they viii be returned
10 her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
FUNERAL OF CAPT. SARGENT.
Church Services Followed ny Burial
I'm Arlington Cemetery.

With the firing OF a salute and the
sounding Of taps. the remains Of Capt.
Nathan Sargent L. s. y. who died Wed
nesday az The Naval Medical School Hos
pital, were lowered 20 their last resting
place in Arlington National Cemetery yes
terday afternoon.
Funeral services We're held at st. John s
Episcopal Church al O'Clock. Rev.
Roland Cotton Smith. pastor Of the
church, officiating. a large military es-
eort composed Of four companies Of ma
rines. two companies Of bIuejackets. and
two troops Of cavalry. under command OF
Capt L +. Qualtrough. l. 5. n, ac-
companied the body to the grave.
The honorary paIlbearers were Rear
Admiral W. II. Brownson, L. 5. "; Rear
Admiral ". 5. Cowles. L. S. y; Surg.
Gen. p. N. Rixey. L. s. N: Capt. Ray
mOnd Rodgers. L. S. N; Mr.. c. g.
Clover DIT. Jenkins. Mr.. Russell, and Mr..
Fahnstock.
Capt Sargent was born IN New York
City October q. 1919. an entered the
naval service as a midshipman from Mon
tana Territory July %. 1866, He was pro-
NOTED three times, and served as execu-
tive officer OF the United States steamship
Yosemite in the Spanish-American war.
In 1899 he was promoted TO lieutenant
commander. and served as recorder OF
the board Of inspection and survey in
this city. He was promoted to commander
September ,. 1901, and 10 captain May IS.
1906. and placed in command Of the United
States steamship Baltimore.
At meeting Of the general board OF
the navy, called together yesterday by It's
chairman, Admiral Dewey, resolutions of
regret were adopted on the death of Capt
Sargent. who was a member of the board.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Chicago. Dec. Limited States Senator
Tnlman IL said TO be loading his guns for
another broadside against John r. Walsh.
Of Chicago. and the banking methods Of
the fnancier. whose trial for wrecking
the Chicago National Bank viii soon be
resumed.
The announcement Of this new attack
Upon the former banker was made in a
dispatch received IN Chicago to-day from
Washington
The speech is TO be delivered IN the
Senate, and viii be in the characteristic
TllmanesGue style. Last session the
South Carolina Senator was heard on the
same subject, and says he has since then
collected some startling material which
ne will use TO direct the attention OF the
country 70 practices which be viii argue
should be made impossible by amend
ments 10 the national banking act
The speech. according TO the present
programme, viii be delivered Monday II
viii criticize tie administration for tho
recent issue Of per cent certificates
Will go into the Heinze affair. and be d
sweeping denunciation OF the recent nnan-
cial developments.
Postponement Of the trial OF John R.
Walsh in the United States District Court
again seems likely when Judge Anderson
calls the case once more on Monday. The
new delay does not threaten 10 be as long
as the first onA which resulted last Mon
day in an adjournment Of the trial for an
entire week. The second pOstpOnement
viii probably not last more than day OF
two Like the first, il IS caused by the
Illness Of Juror E. J. Watkins. Of Belvi-
dere.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
Jealous of Whom.

rom IIt-B
A young married man of extremely
jealous disposition recently visited one of
the most famous mediums in London. Be
ing far from home. he wanted to know
what his wife was doing.
she is looking out Of the window, evil
IDENTIFY expecting some one
That is strange" said Benedict.
Whom can she expect?"
Some one enters the door, and she
caresses him fondly" went on the
medium.
1T can't be- cried the excited hus-
band. MY wife is true to me-
Now be lays his head on her lap and
looks tenderly in her eyes"
IT'S falsel I'll make you pay dearly
for this" yelled the jealous husband.
Now he wags his tail, said the
medium.
The green-eyed monster subsided. and
the young husband cheerfully paid over
his consulting Zee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
DEAD IN THE MINES
MAY NUMBER 391
Continued from Page One.

order and expedite the rescue work. but
tonight President Watson wired Gov.
Dawson that there was nothing in the
situation requiring the presence OF sol
diers
Miners and other citizens from all over
Central West Virginia are pouring into
Monongah 10 offer their services in the
work of rescue.
Fire Drives Men Back.
The fire in No mine is practically out,
but there is enough Of it still to prevent
anything like systematic rescue. Twice
to-day it was necessary TO seal up the
entrances TO the mines, and at all times
great streams of water are beirg poured
in. II is feared the fire may have reached
some Of the entombed men. as it Is worse
in the part where the most of the men
We're working. The workers have been
able TO clear a passage for distance OF
probably 100 feet. but without discovering
any OF the bodies
In No. mine the main Roadway was
cleared tonight from end to end. and
during the night the rescue gangs viii be
able TO reach the rooms where the 20I
4
ing with good effect
Current May Have Caused Blast.
While officials are as yet unable to give
any idea Of the cause of the explosion.
one tonight advanced the theory that II
was caused by electricity exploding the
dust. II is supposed by this authority
that the electric motor and train jumped
the tracks and tore down the trolleys and
electric wires. making currents that shot
flames into the dust
The women and children surrounding
the mine entrance are more like q. colony
of insane tonight than ordinary human
beings. Gauat of face, and with frenzy
OF despair written all over them. they
make a picture that no person not actu-
ally seeing could realize. Strong men
turned away from the sight after a
glance The horror OF that one look will
remain with them TO the end of their
lives.
Albert Singleton. who has been work
Ing around the Fairmont mines for twen-
ty-four years. said tonight that the ex-
pl0sion had killed the best men in the
mines. These We're the prize mines. and
only the best men were employed there.
Several representatives Of foreign govern
ments arrived in FairmOnt to-day. 10 look
after the interests OF their people and
offer assistance If any is needed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
AIahama,s RaIIrona Ln,y,.

From the Charlotte u. c. Observer
There is studied attempt in Alabama
not to regulate the railroads. but to
bankrupt them. They can have no hone
Of justice in the State courts. and are
entirely justified in ayailing themselves
OF the provision of the Federal Consti-
tuition that no one can be deprived OF
his property except by due process OF
law, and in flying to the Federal court
for protection until the matters in con-
troversy between them and the State
can be adiudicated. Meantime il would
be profitable for everybody to remember
Notwithstanding what may be our iust
views OF the matter OF States rights.
that the government at Washington still
lives. and that the Constitution of tie
United States is supreme over all. The
proceedings OF the governor Of Alabama
and his legislature are lawless and out
rageous-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

ockholm. Sweden, Dec. liking Os-
condition tonight is hopeless. he
for the most part in state of coma.
sionally he rallies. but only for a
ent at time. These intervals of
consciousness are growing more and
more infrequent
His physicians doubt if the monarch can
live through the night The Bishop OF
Stockholm has administered the ehureh'e
last rites The members Of the royal
family and the chief representatives of
the Swedish Church in Stockholm are at
the bedside
The King has been Ill for several years.
He suffered first from facial paralysis.
hen he became a victim of insomnia.
symptoms OF acute kidney trouble re-
Gently appeared. Last night his heart
action began TO alarm his physicians.
This trouble has grown steadily worse.
When Oscar yielded the throne to his
son. Crown Prince Gustav, last Wednes-
day, 1t was announced that the former
sought only R short rest and would soon
resume the crown. Now it is believed he
fully realized the seriousness Of his con-
dition and had no idea that he would
ever take up the scepter again.
Conscious at Times.
When conscious his majesty is as kind
ana courteous TO his attendants as ever.
He sometimes seems to recognize those
about him as well Us ever.
For monarch. King Oscar has played
his part on a comparatively small stage.
Many European statesmen place him.
however. among the ablest. sovereigns Of
his time, In personal accomplishments
he was easily the foremost He wrote
well IN prose and verse, knew many Ian
guages and was envied as a painter by
professional artists The King was born
January p, 1929, the son Of oscar Land
grandson Of Charles XIV, the famous
Marshal Bernadotte
He married Princess Sophia. Of Nassau.
in 1851. and succeeded to the throne of
Norway and Sweden in 1872. on the death
of his elder brother. Charles XIV. His
reign was one Of unbroken peace as 10
foreign relations. but saw the dissolution
OF the union between Sweden and Nor
way, which his efforts retarded, but could
not prevent
IdOiized by Subjects.
His Majesty's Swedish subjects idol
lied him: Norway thought so well Of him
that 1t offered its crown. after the break
ing OF the Scandinavian union. to one OF
his sons. and throughout all Europe he
was admired and loved. Physically. he
was tail, powerfully built, handsome. and
always in robust health until recently.
A vast throng packs the street in front
OF the palace waiting in a pouring rain
news from the imperial chamber The
King bed has been moved from his own
chamber TO his study that the family.
cabinet ministers. and the ecclesiastics
may gather about him without crowding.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
NEW HAVEN ROAD DECISION.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Requests Postponement Of Notice.

Interstate Commerce Commission
Requests PostpOnement Of Notice.
After a prolonged conference yesterday
over the complaint of the Central Rail-
road OF New Jersey against the action OF
the New York. New Haven. and Hartford
Railroad Company in giving notice that
on December II IL would terminate it's
through rate arrangements with the Cen
trail and other roads on business shipped
by way Of Jersey City and Harlem
terminals. the Interstate Commerce Com
mission announced its deeision in the
case
The commission requests the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Company Ito
postpone for not less than ninety days
the taking effect OF its notice OF such
cancellation. already fled with the COM
miss ION 70 take effect on the nth instant.
and permission has been forwarded 20
the chief traffic official Of that company
to effect such postponement on less
than statutory notice"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Mount Vernon, N Y, Dec Frank
Slano. Of Tuckahoe. has confessed that
he murdered Michael Cuiassella, who
was found with a bullet in his brain
on the California road near here Sunday
morning. The Italian. who has surren-
dered. says that he shot in self defense.
thinking that he was being held up-
The prisoner has been for several years
employed as a Waterman by the New
Rochelle Water Company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
Le~nI Tender.

From the Portland OIegonian.
The Willamette Heights citizen handed
the conductor of the ear s. clearing
house certificate
What's that?" asked the man behind
the bell cord
That's a Clearinghouse certificate. the
new kind Of Portland money" said the
Willamette Heights citizen.
rs it good?" asked the lord of the
punch.
Sure it's good. Paper money goes
these days"
'All right. old man. said the conduc-
tor. Immediately handing the passenger
$i-s5 worth OF transfers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
PITTsBURG BROKERS FAIL.
Frick Banking Interests said 70 b,
Involved.

Pittsburg, Dec. Z-Whitney. Stephen
son & Co. and the Whitney-Stephenson
Company, a combination said to have
been the strongest brokerage firm be-
tween New York and Chicago. to-day
went into involuntary bankruptcy, hling
petitions with consent Of the firm mem
bers in the United States District Court.
1t was asserted on the street that the
failure involves the II. c. Frick banking
interests. 1t is said the company had a
loan from one OF the Prick banking in
situtions here, giving as security 5000
shares Of the rich Hostetter Coke Com
pany holdings. These had been selling at
240, and We're considered gilt-edged. This
loan thus secured matUred November ].
and when IL was not lifted promtly. the
stock, worth 90. was al once sold 10 tbe
H. G Frick Coke Company nj 10 or
about half of its real value.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
OFFICERS ARE REAPPoINTED.
New Democratic Clerk of Court at
Annapolis Names Republicans.

Special % Tie Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd. Dec. Caleb c. Ma
gruder, the new Democratic clerk Of the
Maryland Court OF Appeals. has an
nounced the reappointment Of Joseph
It. Birckhead. OF Calvert County. as
chief deputy clerk; Dennis Claude. Of
Annapolis, as collector OF the court. and
John d. Keller, Of Frederick, Nd, as
deputy clerk
Il is not known whether these appoint
ments are permanent. as the appointees
are Republicans II is customary for in
coming clerks of the court TO retain the
members of the clerical force AT least for
several months, and Clerk Magruder has
not as yet given any intimation as 10
what changes, II any. he viii make.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Dame, at Courtrai. West Flanders
The painting is valued al 100000.
In the Descent from the Cross" the
white linen on which the body Of the
Saviour lies Is a peculiar and very ef-
fective feature in the composition. usually
SAID TO be borrowed from a similar work
by Daniele da VOlterra, in Rome. The
principal figure is supposed to be adj
mirably conceived and carefully drawn.
and the attitude extremely expressive Of
the utter inertness Of dead body. Two
of the three Marys are more attractive
than is usual with Van Dyck female fig
ures, but the habby countenance Of Jo-
seph of Arimathaea exhibits neither senti-
ment nor emotion. The arrangement Of
the whole is most mastery and judicious.
the figures not too ponderous. and the
coloring rich and harmonious. while a de-
gree Of sentiment is not wanting.
According TO the story, this picture.
when in an unfinished state fell to Van
Dyck in the absence Of Rubens. Van
Dyck. as the most -skulfuI Of his pupils.
was chosen to finish the picture. He did
the work so successfully that Rubens.
on his return. declared that his pupils
work surpassed his own. The parts of
the picture, said 10 have been the work
Of Van Dyck. are the face OF the Virgin,
the arm Of the Magdalen. and the general
atmospheric background
The popular tale with regard to the
origin Of this famous picture is one of
those picturesque fictions which modern
investigation has so rudely dispelled.
Rubens is said 10 have been employed
by the Guild Of Arquebusiers 20 paint
an altar piece representing their patron
saint, st. Christopherus, which means the
Bearer Of Christ. As the price OF this
work Rubens was TO receive a piece of
ground from them as the site for his
house.
Instead of fulfilling the contract lit
orally by painting a single picture Of St.
Christopherus. Rubens generously deter
mined to produce a far more noble work
by representing the Bearing of Christ -
alegorically. Christ borne by His friends.
in one wing by His Virgin mother be-
fore the Nativity, and in the other by
Simeon in the temple The picture. as
finished by Van Dyck. is reported 10 be
the one stolen