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The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
FIVE at ONE BIRTH.
Ohio Woman Mother of Quintet
weighing Total of 23 Pounds

Steubenyille. Ohio Feb 2S.-Five per-
fectly formed children were born here
to-day to Mrs. George Campbell. Three
OF the babies died within an hour.
One boy and one girl will live. the phy-
sieians think. Mrs. Campbell weighs less
than loo pounds The combined weight
Of the infants was twenty-three pounds.
Campbell was for twelve years in the
United States navy, and fought at San
uago. Two Of his brothers are now with
Admiral Evans feet in the PacIfc.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
ATTEMPT ON ALFONso's LIFE.
Police of Madrid Arrest Man Be-
Iieved 10 he Anarchist.

London. Feb. ga dispatch to the
Daily Man from Madrid says that King
Alfonso attended the Comedia Theater on
Sunday night last. As his c.uriage drew
up to the entrance. a man with his hands
in his pockets approached him.
The police Immediately seized the man.
Nothing regarding him has been divulged
officially, but the well-informed say he is
a dangerous anarchist. and that he was
aiming at the Kings life.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. 2.-Pinkerton d.
teetives, employed by the prosecution in
the capitol graft case. tonight arrested
E. c. Humphrey. charged with trying 20
tamper with \ A. Poisi. Of Harrisburg.
q juror in TIE ease.
The Two men were overheard discussing
an agreement OF some sort. in which vari-
Gus sums were mentioned Detectives say
they have been together frequently since
the trial opened.
Humphrey was hurried before the mayor
and committed 10 jail in default Of
bail of sl.oe0 He viii be given a hearing
tomorrow. RE claims he was trying 60
sell Poist a quarter interest in a patent
garter. He says he came mere from Ian
caster. Pa. having formerly lived in Phil
adeiphia
Juror Poist has been under close srr-
veillanee since he boasted several ds~s
ago OF having slipped the detectives bv
going into hotel and out over the back
fence
Testimony Is All In.
Al the close OF the twenty-second day
Of the capitol trial. counsel for bo;b
sides announced this afternoon that they
had To more testimony % offer. Judge
kunkel theseuPon adjourned curt until
+ O'Clock Monday afternoon. when the
law points. which are to be submitted to-
morrow. viii be argaed. after which nine
lawyers w'il address the jury.
II Is expected that these addresses VIII
occupy the sessions until Thursday. when
the charge Of Judge Kunkei VIII be de-
livered and the case be submitted to the
jury.
Charles II. Johns. furniture expert or
Milwaukee. said The table in the Cover
nor's private Office. for which sanderson
collected $50, was worth $50; that the
ornamental leather and wood tables ;r
The govern0rs reception room. for which
the State paid $1-170 each. were worth
SO each; and that a desk in tlse house
reception room billed BY Sanderson at
500 was worth S27e Many other in
stances Of Overeharge were shown.
Johns was cOrro0Orated BY Charles F.
Retting of Grand Rapids. Mich. and
Thomas A Cassidy. Of Philadelphia.
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Armenian Priest OF to Prison.

New York. Feb. 2S-Levont Martooges.
sian, the Armenian priest who was SEN
teaced 70 two years for attempted extor-
tiCn. was taken to Sing Sing to-day hand
cuffed TO a murderer. Several of his
friends saw him of, and the ex-hass OF
the Hunchallist Society said he was glad
to get away from the Tombs. where he
feared his enemies might harm him.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Notwithstanding cloud
mess and slightly warmer to-day /;
ram or SNOW at night. Rain and
warmer tomorrow. Fresh north
east 10 east winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
BOMB HURLED at ALCORTA.
Dynamite Fails to Explode and Ar
Eentina's President Escapes.

Buenos Ayres, Feb. 2S-An attempt was
made to-day TO asssssinate President Al
corta while he was out for a drive. \
dynamite bomb was thrown against his
carriage. but failed TO explode
There has been political unrest in Ar
gentna. owing to the closing Of the ex-
traordinary session of Congress By the
President on January 26 and the putting
into effect for the current financial year
Of the budget for 1867. Four arrests were
made
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Delaware Convention April :

Wilmington, Del. Feb. 2S.-The Republi-
can State central committee to-day
selected April as the date for holding
the Republican State convention for the
election Of delegates TO the Republican
national convention. Primaries for the
election Of State convention delegates
will be held April :.
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KILLS HER BABIES AND SELF.
Wife of Ohio Farmer Stays Three of
Her Children and Wounds Fourth.

Her Children and Wounds Fourth.
North Baltimore. Ohio. Feb. 2S.-AIrs.
c. Spires. wife Of farmer, killed three OF
her children to-day, fatally wounded a
fourth. and then killed herself by taking
carbolic acid. shooting. and cutting her
throat
One OF the children was drowned in a
well and the others were shot and their
Threats cut.
The surviving child is Alva. five years
old The dead children are Catherine.
three years; Luella, six. and Jessie. one
year.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPfiIc.

Fleet Leaves Calla0 To-day
Testimony in Graft Cases Ended.
bradley Elected Kentucky Senator.
1-Gracia Gala Is Mobbed.
2-chicago Priests Threatened
2-Bemb Hurled at shah Kills Twelve.
3-American Racing Auto leaves Chicago
3-Mluister Va Reaches San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
EDWARD F. DROOP
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Passing of One of the City'S
Oldest Citizens.
VETERAN IN BUSINESS
Head of Pioneer HuSic House in
Pennsylvania Avenue.

Suffered from Rheumatism for Num-
to Business ARairs-Came 10 Amer
lea Mt Age OF Twenty, and by In
dustry and Integrity Won High
Place I'm Esteem of All He Met
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

A desirable collection OF furniture and
household effects viii be sold at Sloan's.
1407 G ST. to-day at 10 a m Also a bus,
several broughams. four-in-hand harness,
robes. livery, fur coats, &C. the latter al
y M.
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Edwin +. Droop Passes Away.
MANY View Body Of Mr. Noyes.
Daughters OF South Give Ball
2-Patent Office Men Released.
FLAMES +. Nichol Dies.
2-Dr Sonrenschmidt Passes Away.
Trade Plan by Chamber of Commerce
12-G. z. o. Report Expected To-day.
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Roy READY to surrender.

Paris, Feb. 2S.-Paul II. Roy. accompa-
MED by a lawyer. this afternoon went to
the Office of the procureur general TO
put himself at the disposition of French
justice if a demand for his prosecution
should be presented by the American gov
eTnment.
He was informed that nothing concern
ing him had been received. The opinions
of experts are quoted in the press. 10
show that it is contrary to French custom
to grant eXtradition against French
man If charge is brought against a
Frenchman his trial must occur in France.
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Every Saturday and Sunday via Pennsyi-
vania Railroad. Tickets goed returning
until Sunday night. All regIilr trains ex.
cept the Congressional Limited"
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baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Oue-Vrav ColonfSf TForpS

S5325 Washington 10 Pacific Coast. Low
rates TO many other Western points
Tickets on sale daily February . to~April
-. Secure details from ticket agents.
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Baltimore and Return. SI-25.
R0IffsuOFe and Okfa n n

Every Saturday and Sunday All trains.
both ways, both days, except Royal Linz
tied. City Offices. 14l7 G 81. and 6l9 "a.
ave.
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BAN ON POOR wHISTLING.
Boston Policeman Arrests Nan Who
Makes DiscO-d OF MERRY widow

Makes DiscO-d OF MERRY Widow
Boston. Feb. 2S.-Because he whistled
'sThe Merry Widow" waltz on the street.
Henry Schmalzreid to-day was arrested
by Policeman Crofert-
Crofert said in court that Schmalzreid
showed no technique and little regard
for the laws OF harmony" whereUpon
Magistrate Rau fined him ST.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

Carnations, zoe per dOz.
Blackstone. 18th and II sts. NV.
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JURY jjUGRYBRIBING SEEN
In CAPITOL TRIAL
Detectives Arrest Man for
approaching Juror.
DISCUSSION OVERHEARD
Various Sums Mentioned in Con-
yerSatiOn Between Men.

Testimony Is All in and Trial VIII
Probably Close Next week-Nine
Lawyers VIII Address Jury-Fur-
nitsre Experts show OvercharEe
in FHrnf-hinss-Desk Billed at
S2,seO worth but $2-o.
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Rankinc Dent. of iInIon Trurt o.

18th and II sts. viii give YOU more than.
protection for your funds Pays interest
on all accounts. subject 10 check Every
modern facility. Govt supervision.
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BRADLEY ELECTED,
DEADLOCK BROKEN
Republican Wins Over Beck.
ham by One Vote.
FOUR DEMOCRATS ASSIST
Kentucky SenatOrship Decided
After Long Contest.

Youthful Boss, Who Defeated Black
burn and McCreary, Himself Made
Victim of Legislature Despite
Action of Primary-SenatOr-eIe
Long Prominent In the Councils of
His Party In RIue Grass State.
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In Carte Lunch Served Daily
AT EcksteiD's from T. to Z. I4l2 N. Y. ave.
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FLEET SAILS TO-DAY
Battle Ships to Start on Last
Leg of Journey.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION HELD
Officers Hosts on Flagship Con-
necticut-PrOminent Peruvlans and
Society Leaders as Guests-Mintster
OF Foreign Affairs Gives Breakfast
In Honor of Correspondents.

Lima. Feb. 2S.-The break. & given to
day by senor Polo, minister or toreign az
fairs, in honor Of the correspondents ac-
companying the American fleet. was a
very joviai affair The guests included
la amber Of officials ard prominent rep
resentatives from the Peruvian press.
senor Polo warmly welcomed the CORE
.spondents and said he hoped they were
pleased with their visit to Peru. a re-
port was read. detailing the real con-
dition and the resources of tie country.
Mr.. Franklin Matthews. the correspond
.ent Of The Washington Herald. replied
70 the speech Of welcome. Hc expressed
the thanks Of the correspondents for the
many eourtesies extended to them. and in
well chosen words dwelt upon the ties
of friendship binding the United States
and Peru. His speech was interspersed
with humorous remarks. and it was much
applauded
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MOB GLACIA GALA
Big Crowd HurlS Stones and
Ice at Windows.
NECESSARY TO CALL POLICE
Wife Who Confessed that Her Hus-
band Killed Her Brother Target
for Abuse at Hands of Her Neigh
bOrS Gathering Dispersed by
Force Lest Singer suffer Injury.

New York, Feb. 29.-According to a
Portsmouth u. H) dispatch in this
mornings American. the scenes Of the
days when the people OF New England
stoned witches were re-enaeted here to-
day when a thousand men. women. and
children mobbed GIacia Gala and later
stoned the Office N which she was sitting
in conference with her attorney. John NJ.
Bartlett.
She remained In the Office three hours.
During that time the mob outside grew
larger and larger. They shouted and cat
called Growing even more impatient,
they began to throw snow balls and pieces
Of ice against the windows and shake
their fists at the singer when they could
get glimpse OF her through the panes.
Finally. It became necessary TO can
upon the police to disperse the crowd. as
it was feared Miss Gala would suffer
bodily injury when she came out.
Miss Gala had an appointment with
her attorney at 2:30 O'Clock. but failed TO
appear. Two hours later. while thou
sand men and women waited outside the
building to see her. she drove from her
Bayside home, put up her team in a
stable, and walked through a side street
to the building in which her lawyer has
his Office
Crowd Rushes at Her.
The crowd saw her coming and made
a rush toward her. They surrounded
her, many shouting insults. and she was
entirely unable to advance.
Her destination was just across the
street. but she could NOT reach it. Finally
the police We're called and forced a way
through the crowd for her The police
were then kept in readiness in case they
should be needed later. and were on hand
to protect her when she left the Office.
Mrs. Roy. in an interview, denied that
she wanted her brothers death to appear
as murder in order to obtain his life
insurance. She admitted that after meet
ing her husband in 1896. at the races. they
lived together. and were not married until
they came 10 America
Col John II. Bartlett and County At
torney Batchelder have agreed 10 make
no arrests among the family here and VIII
not require bonds from any Of them.
IN
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Reception on Flagship.

a brilliant reception was held this after
noon on the flag snip Connecticut. All
the prominent officers Of the Capital anu
the leaders Of society attended.
The fleet is ready for its departure to-
MORROW for Magdalena Bay. Peruvians
OF all classes will see it leave with regret.
Not single incident has occurred during
its stay here to mar the enthusiasm
with which it was received. The behavior
OF the men while ashore. has been the
subject Of warm commentator for every
body
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
In Musical Societies.

Mr. DrOOp for many years was affiliated
with the Washington Saengerbund, and
had always been one of the most active
factors in the cultivation of music in
Washington and this country. He had
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
BURROWS ASKED TO
SCORE PRESIDENT
Leaders in Senate Want Repub.
Iican to Voice Displeasure
at Message
Resolution to Follow Same
Lines as That Adopted by
the House

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The action
to be taken by the senate IN asserting
its displeasure because of President
Roosevelt's message in regard to the
secret service has not been outlined
with any deflnftenesS. It had been un-
derstood that resolution would be Of
fered by some democratic senator pro-
viding for an investigation of the pres
idents language by the committee on
appropriations. 1t was argued that as
a republican introduced a resolution in
the house the selection of a democrat
for the same purpose in the senate
would give nonpartisan flavor to the
course being pursued.
Conferences today developed that a
number of leaders believe the action
should be taken by republican. and
it was suggested that Senator Burrows
would be the proper person to offer the
resolution. Senator Burrows has not
yet consented to do so. 1t is likely that
the resolution viii be the same as that
of the house. providing for the ap-
pointment of a select committee of FIVE
10 consider the whole subject.
1t is evident that the house does not
intend to take any hasty action in re-
buking the president for the statements
In his message regarding the secret
service action of the congress
The committee appointed yesterday,
OF which Perkins of New York is chair
man, is expected to come together Mon
day. The understanding is, however,
that no report Will be made until the
latter part of the week. The members
Of the select committee are determined
to present their recommendations be-
fore adjournment for the Christmas
HOLIDAYS
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by the quality of the instrument itself
and by its cost
Ten years ago our business was estab-
lished with the policy, first, of represent
ing only such pianos as would reflect
the greatest credit upon our organization.
and, secondly, to bring the price of a
good Piano SO far as possible within
the reach of every family.
Such we'll known names in the Piano
world as the Sohmer, Hazelton, Decker.
Kmball, Schumann, Crown, Story &
Clark, Schubert, Lester, Hobart NJ. Cable
and score of others attest to the quail
ity and merit that is open to the selec-
ton of the purchaser in our stores.
Our tremendous growth of the past ten
years, from one small store to forty
prominent Coast establishments is in it.
self the best proof that the public an
preciates our methods and that we have
succeeded signally in our efforts to give
the greatest possible Piano value for the
money invested.
If you want the Welte- Mignon. the
perfection of all modern Piano building
if you want the Auto-piano, which stands
at the very head of interior Player Pianos
If you want the Electrelle, which NAV
be installed in your own Piano and
operated without foot power-or if YOU
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

want the choicest Piano the market af-
fords, our service is yours for the asking
And, best of all, the price of every in
strument Is SO low as to enable you to
purchase the highest grade Piano at what
is ordinarily paid for medium grade in
strument.
No instrument excels the Piano in
music making witchery, in variety of
tone and richness of melody.
Happy homes are the keystone in the
arch of our splendid civilization, and
happy homes make liberty loving pa
triotic people.
The experience of all the ages is that
music hallows the home, sanctihes and
beauties human character
Few bad men go out from homes
where music and mother are loved and
honored.
Parents can make no wiser investment
no investment that returns richer divi-
de1ds in the character and lives of their
children. Every home should have
Piano-the perfection of musical instru-
ments, TO give added charm to the home
circle, to comfort in affection, to cheer
in the hours of gloom, to sweeten every
cup of bitterness, and to send forth boys
and girls whose lives shall be blessing
to society and benediction to the world
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Boundary Dispute Settled

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE cues
ton of whether the so called Carpenter
survey of 1904, establishing the bound
airy line between Colorado, Oklahoma
and New Mexico, took from Colorado
any of its territory and voting ponula-
ton and transferred them to New Mex
leo, caused lively debate in the house
today on the resolution accepting the
survey.
Bonynge and Haggott of Colorado
declared that the only influence sun
porting the resolution was a coal com
pany.
interest In the measure was so great
that a rollcall on its adontion NO
forced Finally the resolution was
adopted, 112 to So.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
AUSTRIA ASKS TURKEY
TO RESUME PALAVER
Politicians Fear That DipIo-
mats of Dual Monarchy
Will Meet Defeat

VIENNA. Dec. 12.-Austrias decision
20 ask Turkey to resume negotiations
with reference to Bosnia and Herze-
gOvina has created favorable impress
sion in Austria. except in political cir
cles, where the feeling prevails that
the dual monarchy diplomats viii meet
defeat.
Runors of Baron Won AehrenthaPs
carly resignation are growing.
II is understood that Austria's con-
cessions TO the porte include the hand
ing over Of the postal rights and con-
euiar jurisdiction to the Turkish gov
eminent and the abandonment of the
demand for indemnity because OF the
BOYCOTT.
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COSTLY MANILA IMPROVEMENTS

WASHINGTON. Dec. ia reserve
supply depot for the different depart
uents of the army TO be established
on Corregtdor island at the entrance
10 Manila bay to cost $3.50. geo and the
construction on the Manila reservation
Of storehouses for the supply depart
mcnt of the army on an extensive scale
at a cost of Sl,250.000, are among the
ment has completed to facilitate the
delivery Of supplies to troops in the
philippines and providing reserve for
emergencies
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
CAR THIEVES CAUGHT

NEW YORK, Dec 12.-Charged with
having in their possession stolen goods,
the property of the West Shore rail
road, two men who said they were
Charles Cohen and Jacob Barney, both
of Buffalo, were arrested today. For
months the West Shore road has been
a heavy sufferer from a band of car
robbers. A short time ago, while an
investigation was going on, a car was
broken open and $4,000 worth of mer-
chandiSe removed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
COMMITTEE OF FIFTY
ABSORBED AT STOCKTON
Good Government League Will
Take Active Part i'm
City Election
ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Call

STOCKTON, Dec. 1.-THE organiza-
tlon formerly known as the Commit
tee OF Fifty" which recently conducted
the Sunday closing of saloons campaign
70 successful ending, has been alb
sorbed by the Good Government league
one of the essentials to membership is
pledge that every effort will be made
TO continue the policy of the present
Sunday closing law. AS emergency
arise In civic government affairs the
league will take UP the work of expos
ing graft and lighting for civic right
an active interest in the city election
to be held in May
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

steamship Oldhamia, captured by the
russians In the Russo Japanese war
and later recaptured by the Japanese,
rejected the appeal of the owners of
the cargo against the decision of the
Llpau prize court. The latter court had
refused to entertain the demand for
for the loss of the steamer and her
cargo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
SETTLE TREATY DIFFERENCES

PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE exchange Of
signatures to the new Franco-Amer-
lean treaty of extradition will take
place in Paris in a few days. This
treaty is substantially Identical with
the one negotiated in 1892, the n1odifi-
cations whereof by the American SEN
ate, however, France then declined to
accept The existing differences now
have been cornnrOrnised
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
WAR DEPARTMENT OBJECTS
Special Dispatch to The Call

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment has fled a request with the
attorney general that, If practicable.
the. executive officers of the Alaskan
courts be instructed TO desisf from the
practice OF placing the names Of army
officers on the jury list. This practice
seriously interferes with military ad-
r1linistration in that territory, as only
a sufficient number of officers are at
present on duty there for the perform
ence OF the military duties required Of
N~Au
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
HOUSE REFORMERS
TO AMEND RULES
Members of Hepburn Committee
Agree to Fight for Changes
This Session
Republicans Seek TO Limit Aus
thOrity of Speaker and
Democrats Say Little

WASHINGTON, Dec. Zone of the
arst things agreed upon by the mem
bers OF the Hepburn rules revision
committee in the house was a plan to
make the 1ght for amendment at the
present session.
The work was started at once by
conferences between members Of the
COMMITTEES and Speaker Cannon and
Representative Williams. former mi
norfty leader, as well as between the
committee and other individuals
among the clement favoring revision
Of the rules.
Word was spread by majority OF
the committee. which includes Repre-
sentative Hayes of California, that the
amendments would be conservative.
The outcome Of the conference with
the speaker is said TO have been an
understanding that the committee will
Law before the speaker after next
Tuesday nights conference on rules,
the amendments that may be agreed
upon.
The committee Of "reformers" OF the
rules are practically united on the Hep
burn amendment. which would require
the speaker Is in duty bound to recog-
nize the first person upon whom his
eyes fell. instead OF allowing him to
arrange at the beginning of the day
= program. desig grating members who
shall be given the privilege Of the
floor
Among the reasons assigned for
making the fight on the rules at this
session are that a number of of the so
called reformers viii not be members
Of the next congress: that even los
ing fight this session viii strengthen
tho .reforners' next session.
The democrats are taking little part
IN the discussion.