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The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
GREAT SCHOONER A FAILURE
Loss of lawson Robs Seas of Only
SeVen-master.
Doom of the Sailing Vessel in Ocean
transportation Is settled.
Steam Has Victory.

From Engineering News.
The wreck Of the seven-masted schOOn-
er Thomas ". Lawson brings to an I'M
fortunate end the most interesting eX-
pertinent in ocean transportation by sail
power that has been undertaken for
many years. It has long been believed
that the sailing vessel is doomed 10 ex-
tinctiOn as a competitor for ocean freight
transportation. In fact, it has already
been beaten by the steam vessel in al
most every trade, except few very long
voyages, where the coal consumption be-
comes so great as to seriously cut down
the steam vessels carrying capacity, and
in the coasting trade between ports too
small to support regular steamship lines
or TO attract tramp vessels.
It is in this latter trade on the Atlantic
coast that the schooner has been de-
veloped from a small fsheFman's craft 70
a vessel Of large commercial importance.
Several six-masted schOOuers have been
built and are claimed TO be commercially
successful. The Lawson represented an
attempt to carry the same idea still fur
ther, and a vessel was produced so large
that It had to enter into direct eOmpeti
ton with steam vessels to secure busi-
ness.
While direct information is lacking, it
Is generally understood that the Lawson
has not been profitable TO her owners.
Perhaps the attempt TO restore the sail
ing vessel is doomed TO failure. anyway.
It seems to us, however. that the Law
sons record might have been different
had she been equipped with auxiliary
power. In fact, in discussing +he design
of the vessel at the time she was built
we expressed surprise that this had not
been done
In the five years since the Lawson was
built much progress has been made in
the application of the internal combus-
ton engine to marine use. 1t would to-
day be possible. we judge, to equip ves-
sci like the Lawson with an oil engine
of, say. $50 to 400 horse power. sufficient
to propeI her at proper speed in harbors
and other contracted waterways, where
the maneuvering of a large sailing YES
sci is difficult and dangerous. Such an
equipment would save much expense in
tug fees, much time in entering and leav
ing ports, and would be a great safe
guard in the handling of the vessel in
storms. The fuel consumption of such
a power equipment used for such pur-
poses only, would be a very small item
of expense, and the cost of attendance
and repairs would also be small.
If the Lawson has been unsuccessful,
therefore, 1t merely shows that sails
alone cannet compete with steam. not
withstanding the advantage of the
schooner rig over square sails. 1t still
remains possible that the sailing vessel
with an auxiliary internal combustion
engine can beat the steamship; If not
now, then IN the future, when the inevi-
table advance occurs in the cost of coal.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
WOMAN SETS HERSELF ON FIRE
Insane Over Religion, She Prays and
Sings While Passing Away.

Omaha, Jan. MRS. Elizabeth Mosher,
her mind unbalanced by religious fana-
ticism, deliberately burned herself to
death at her home in Lincoln, praying
feryently and singing while her body was
being consumed by flames.
After kissing her husband and telling
him that she was going to take a nap
the woman went 10 her room upstairs
soaked her clothes In a gallon of kero-
sene. lighted a match and ignited It.
Then throwing herself upon her knees
by her bedside she began 10 pray loudly
and 10 sing snatches of hymns.
So loudly did she pray and sing as to
attract the attention, of her husband
who rushed upstairs to find her euvel-
oped in flames. She screamed to him
20 go away and continued to pray and
sing while she was being literally
roasted alive. Mr.. Mosher made a des-
perate effort to eXtnguish the flames,
but his wife fell over dead
Mrs. Mosher was converted a short
time ago. and for several days had
spent most of her time praying and
singing hymns. She was sixty-three
years old.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
SHIPWRECKED CREW IN PORT
Schooner Agnes Gleason Hits Rock
and Sinks OFF BOothbay HarbOr.
Men After a Row of Three and a
Half Hours I'm Gale Manage TO
Get Ashore.

Boston, Jan. 4.-Capt. Gilbert Gallant
and his crew OF fourteen men reached
Boston with thrilling story of the loss
Of the fishing schooner Agnes V. Gleason,
which was wrecked on Monday morning
last on Bantam reef, four miles off Booth
bay HarbOr, Me, The schooner left
Gloucester the previous day on a run TO
Boothbay for bait, and all went well IN
Oil about 2 a m. on Monday. when in
hazy weather the vessel suddenly ground
ed on a rock. The shock awakened the
men, who came on deck. and with Capt.
Gallant did everything they could to save
the schooner. At last II became evident
that they could do no more, and Capt.
Gallant did not refuse when some Of them
asked to be allowed TO take TO the dories.
It was $50 when the captains dory
reached BOoJhbay Harbor. after a row
in which the wind blowing behind them
assisted somewhat, but at times il raised
waves that almost swamped the dOry.
Cold, tired, and hungry, he and the men
with him reached the shore, where the
men who had already got there had been
kindly received and fed and warmed by
good people.
Capt Gallant refused comfort and food.
thinking that he might Yet save the yes
sell He found the home OF towboat
captain. and got him to 90 out with him
to the wreck, but once there the tow
boat man told him there was nothing he
could do to save the schooner. which was
now well under water.
Back ar the harbor again. Capt. Gal
liant sought out some of his relatives. by
whom he was cared for, while the men
were put up at the Boothbay House and
fed and cared for until Tuesday morning,
when the same kind people put them on
board the steamboat for Portland. Here
again they received every attention. and
were made as welcome as If they We're
tra,-afirg ,oflIfouairez
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

place and was long ago lost The gid
ing that once covered the heavy frame
has also disappeared. but the painting is
luminous with a Titlanesque glow and
purity.
The MurilIo at Guadalajara is well au-
thenticated It was presented TO the
cathedral at that place by King Carlos
", in acknowledgment Of a large sum
of money sent to Spain to aid in the de-
fense of the country against the invasion
OF Napoleon. When the French invaded
Mexico emissaries of that nation sought
to obtain this picture. BY fair means or
foul, as a trophy to bring back to
France. But throughout Maximilan's
brief reign offers of large bribes failed to
discover it. The church authorities at
GuadaIajara had wisely concealed it and
faithfully guarded the trust. It is hung
high In a poor light in the sacristy Of
the cathedral. where no adequate concep-
tiOn can be obtained of its beauty. Able
critics who have seen '"The Assumption"
by Murillo In the Louvre pronounce the
one at Guadaiajara to be fully its equal
in drawing, eoloring and spirituality.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

audience. granted TO the central commit
tee of the league. declared that ''the
wickedness of the children is to be Inn
puted TO the negligence, the carelessness.
and even, unfortunately. sometimes to the
malice Of the parents.
Therefore. II society is TO be improved
1t must be improved by means of the fam
ily" He reminded fathers that in them
there must be goodness to, for God is
good. good by excellence. and fathers
must represent Him also By their good
ness. Thus the good father will make his
son good, and his grandchildren very
good, and he Will see the second, the third
and the fourth generation praising his
goodness and the providence which the
Lord dispenseth through him.
In appointing Abbot Gasquet as chair
man of the committee for the revision Of
the vulgate. the abbot primate reminds
him that Cardinal RampoIla had desired
the Benedictne order to undertake the
studies needed to allow of an edition of
St Jerome's original text of the vulgate,
20 be published freed from all misread-
ings and alterations.
The abbot primate recalls ST. Benediet's
and the Importance he attaches to It IN
the work of perfecting the soul, prescrib-
ing that the whole OF the Scriptures should
be publicly read in his monasteries.
Moreover, the abbots in undertaking
this work of revision were unanimously
agreed that the noblest task on which
the human intellect could be employed
would be TO restore the text of the IN
spired written word Of God 70 its most
perfect purity Of form
Father Orcolaga, 10 whom a gold medal
has been presented by the Prince of Mon
AGO. with his congratulations. g a we'll
known astronomer, who, al recent
maritime congress at Monaco. read
paper on navigation which won the first
prize.
Among recent converts TO the Catholic
Church, are Dr. Durham, a clergyman OF
the Protestant Church of Ireland, and
Mr. L. A Russell, a well-knoWn attor-
ney, Of Cleveland. Ohio.
Father Patuel. in Tonquin. has reported
the conversion Of an influential LaotIon
chief. who. by his influence. authority.
and social position. will bring "a great
number of his compatriots into relation
with the missionaries
Father GUson recently reported fright
ful scourge OF locusts in Abyssinia, so
thick that they almost obscured the sun.
and "overspread the fields like great red
waves"
Right Rev p. J. Hurth, Bishop OF Dec
ca, computes from the statistical tables of
the apostolic delegation that the Catholic
population OF British India, including Bur
nah. is 2,256. .206 or two millions and a
quarter.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
& GOLDEN RULE JUDGE.
Flags, Plants, and Notices to Dec
crate Toledo Courtroom.

Flags, Plants, and Notices to Dec
crate Toledo Courtroom.
Toledo, o., Jan. 4-Judge Austin. who
has taken charge Of the police court will
adopt the Golden Rule" plan for dis
pensing justice.
His first move IN preparing for his new
duties was TO have notices placed on the
walls Of the courtroom. Further touches
Of adornment viii be added by the install
alton of large American flag and palms
and other plants.
over the bench is the motto, DO unto
others as you would have others do unto
you" Other notices on the walls are:
a wrong confessed is half redressed. &"
Men may rise on stepping stones Of their
dead selves to higher things" Honor and
shame from no condition rise: act well
your part, there all the honor lies"
These notices are intended to have a
guiding influence upon prisoners, attor-
neys. court attaches and juries.
Judge Austin Will bar all minors and
loafers from the court room. He has been
dubbed the Golden Rule Judge.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
DIR. STAFFORD.

A lofty character has gone,
And thus they vanish one by one
Into realm Of love and light
Where truth is truth and right is right.
His life was more than any creed,
And every word a Firtuous deed,
TT7nsplanted as a growing seed
To bloom and blossom. shine and lead
A patriot Of generous mold,
With heart and soul as p;ire as gold
And native honor never sold
Example 70 tho young and old
His eiOquence was rare and fine.
Bright as the sperkles Of the vine
Or golden nuggets from the mine
And soul SuchaTged with the Divine.
Spread brilliant flowers above bis tomb
To decorate the silent room.
Filled with celestial gh0stly bloom.
And loge-ht thoughts 70 grace the gloom
JOHN A. JOYCE
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
KNOWN TO THE GEESE.

She can sing she can dance,
And with piquant glance
Can firt Ger the top Of a fan;
Give look that VIII harry his peace.
And almost demoralize man.
her eyes are bright as diamonds light
Her skin as white as the fleece,
But her mind surely lacks some commonplace facts
.Sue5 facts as are known to the geese.
LAURA NICHOLS GRAHAM.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
A VETERAN CLIMBER.
Able GOrret, "A Famous Alpinists
Dies of Old Age.

From the Westminster Gazette.
Able Gorret. who has just died at a
ripe age, was a veteran Alpinist whose
name figures in most OF the records OF
early mountain climbs. He was con-
cerned with Jean-Jaeques and Jean-An-
tome Carrel in the first attempt on the
Matterhorn, in 1857. The party reached
the Tete du Lion. but could set no fur
ther: and on their return they were free
ly told that they were madmen. and that
the Matterhorn was only for the Eng
lsh" II was, in fact. an English party.
led by Mr.. Whymper, that accomplished
the first ascent. starting from Zermatt:
but il was a neck-to-neck race. and the
first ascent by Italians from Breuil was
achieved Immediately afterward. Able
Gorret was a member of that party, too,
but he did not get quite 10 the summit.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
Able TO MAKE GEMS
Paris Professor CausesScien-
tific Sensation.
FOLLOWS ACTION OF RADIUM

Ruby and Sapphire Produced Arti-
ficiaIIy from Coarse Ordinary Form
of CrystRIIized AIumina known aH
Adamantine spar-Emect on Trade
In JeweIry Can Be Imagined.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

a German Catholic Institute of Oriental
Archaeology, is to be established in Jeru-
salem. Its home will be in the Dormitio
OF the Blessed Virgin. which the Ger
man Emperor, some time ago, donated to
the Catholics Of Germany.
The section Of Biblical and archaeolog-
ical studies. already established at the
Dormitio, WILL DO furnished with the
means necessary for the thorough prose-
cution Of researches in BibliO-archaeolOgy.
A subscription is being raised in Germany
for this purpose, with the enthusiastic
support OF the Catholic bishops of that
country; and the Emperor has declared
his intention to contribute to the fund.
To Offset the food Of obscene literature
with which the city of Rome in Italy, is
said to be deluged. a new society. called
''The National League of Fathers of
Families for the Defence Of Morality" has
been organized. Plus Y, In . recsnt
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

Far more fortunate has been the fate
Of the Austrian Empress other adopt
ed child, Aglae, PFincess of Auersperg,
who. born within a few weeks Of the
Empress youngest and favorite daugh-
ter, Arch Duchess Valerie, was brought
mp altogether with the latter at court.
Indeed, the young arch duchess and
Princess Aglae Auersperg were always
together, and I cannot recall any pho
tograph of the duchess as a child, or
as young girl, without the princess
figuring beside her. Princess Agiae is
now happily married 70 Count Ferdi-
nand Kinsky. master OF the horse,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

Right Rev. P. ]. Hurth, Bishop OF Dec
ca. computes from the statistical tables of
the apostolic delegation that the Catholic
population OF British India, including Bur
nah. is 2256,206, or two millions and a
quarter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
HOT TIMIE IMINSTRELS| 4 COMPLETE SUCCESS.

Every participant in the Hot Time Minstrels scored a decided hit last night at Elks theater when they sue ceeded in offering to the public one of the best minstrel shows ever given in Pine Bluff One of the largest and most fashionable audiences that has gathered in the theater this season. with the possible exception of the audience that greeted Madame Butter fly here some weeks ago, witnessed the performance and were surprised at the excellence of the talent possessed bE Pine Bluff in burnt cork work. To Miss Victoria IIarrel and Profess sor II. D. McNeil, under whose musical direction the show was given, is due
 much credit. Fully three hundred dollars will be the share of the Tenn pie, after the expenses, which will aggregate about $250, are paid.
 The performance as a whole was q complete success. The first part was well staged and the solo work and coon songs were repeatedly encored. The solos of Ernest Walker, J. D.. Harnett, Mont Leyey and Dolph Kas- tor were especially fine John Gil lespie's T Want to Be Loved Like a Leading Lady; Gurley Phillips iEpraham Johnson Jimmie Mad ding's Ching a Ling" and Ben Frank lins substitute, Sol Franklin s, All l Gifts Is Much Obliged to You" all brought down the house. Mack Ham, melt, the human phonograph, was one big scream and his jokes, as well
 as those of the other comedians, were all new and up to date The take-off on home folks were especially clever What proved to be one of the big gest hits in the show was the work of the trio, Gurley Phillips. Ernest Walk CT and John Gillespie. They were called back repeatedly and the audi ence seemed to never tire of their laugh producing musical sketch. en- titled "Coontown Ladies'
 The burlesque on 50 Long Mary" was another feature and coupled with the Moonlight Serenade" shared the honors with the other great success es. In the latter Miss Victoria Harrel sang "The Last Rose of Summer" in her usual charming manner. The chorus work in every act was of the best and too much praise cannot be given the participants The burlesque on the free bridge occasioned the on- ly drag in the performance, the delay being occasioned by the short space of time given the trio of "Coontown Girls" in making their change But
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13

they finally appeared and their work made up for lost time
 Last but moi least were little Misses Eddie and Nashti King, the talented daughters of AIr. and Mrs E. o. King. These little ladies acquitted them selves admirably in little "coon sketch" and they were the recipients of much applause. They are very clever little children and have 3 most promising future before them.
 Following is the program:
 Opening chorus, Odells Minstrel Chorus, by the entire company.
 Solo, Are You Sure That You Love Me"-Dolph Kastor
 q Want 10 Be Loved Like Lead ing Lady John Gillespie
 Solo, T Love You''-J. D. Harnett.
 Ephraham Johnson Phil lips
 Introduction of Ben Franklin and Meyer SolmsOn.
 Maids, little Misses Eddie and Vashti King.
 The Human Phono@raph- Mack lIammett.
 Solo. King of the Deep Am r. Mont Levey.
 All I Got Is Much Obliged to You Ben Franklin
 Solo, What the Rose Said to Me Ernest Walker
 'I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark k"-Meyer Solmson.
 Ching a Ling g'-Jamcs Madding.
 Stimulants administered by the or chestra.
 Buck and Wing Dance. comedy sketch-Little Misses Eddi and Vashii King.
 "So Long Mary" Reproduced from Forty@five Minutes from Broadway)- Mar, Mr. Ernest Walker; "MarS Widow Girls, Ben Franklin, Gurley Phillips, John Gillespie, James Mad ding. Sol Franklin; Mary Widow S. Mack Flammett, Henry Roberts, Ralpl Harris.
 Trio "CoontCWn Ladies '-Ernest Walker, John Gillespie, Gurley Phil lips.
 Moonlight Serenade (minus the moon)-J D. Harnett, Mont Leyey, John Gillespie, Ernest Walker, Miss Victoria Harrel. Finale-Completion of the Free Bridge and acceptance by Judge Gould Judge Gould, Sol Klarberg; Con- tractor Dntton, J. A. Franklin; Assist ant Chief Francis, Meyer Solmson Water Woman, Ben Franklin, and oth- CT attendants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13

Washington, May 12.-"I will issue an appeal next Monday morning to the conservative members of the Az kansas legislature not to assemble in extra session.
 This statement was made today to I representative of the Associated Press by X. o. Pindall, president of the A kansas State Senate, who has been serving as acting governor of that state and who arrived here last night, when shown a dispatch from Little Rock stating that Allen H. Hamter, acting as governor in the absence of MT. Pindall, had issued proclamation calling an extra session of the state legislature
 At the same time," continued Nr Pindall, T will accompany the appeal by a proclamation declaring that no extra session of the Arkansas legisla ture will be held,
 Nil. Pindall declared his reason for opposing the extra session was be- cause the state could not afford lhe expense incident thereto.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Will Oppose The
 vreeland Bill

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washington, May 12.-At a confer ence of Democratic members of the House today it was unanimously de- cided to oppose the Vreeland emer- gency currency bill which was ap- proved by the Republican caucus. Representative Hayes of California, who is leading the Republican fight against the bill, says he has at least 25 Republican votes to add to the Democrats to defeat the measure. The committee on rules today decided to bring the measure before the House Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Senator Rayner
 Roasts eddy

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washingtn, May 12.-Senator Ray. ner of Maryland strongly condemned President Roosevelt this afternoon for the dismissal of Col. w. E. Stewart of Fort Grant, Arizona, in a speech to the Senate. He said Stewart has been treated as uniustly as Dreyfus, He compared the Presidents action sarcastically with that of Stewart on the charge that the officer used too emphatic language while in command.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Taft Secures
 An Agreement

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Colon. May 12.-Before sailing for the United States today. Secretary Taft announced that he had effected a complete agreement between Colom- bia and Panama relative to the boun- diary line dispute which caused Co., lombia to seize the town of Jurado and for time threatened war. The substance of the agreement is to be presented to President Roosevelt and Secretary Root ana if approved by them to be drawn up into protocol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Ship Subsidy
 Bill Railroaded ed

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, May 12-The ship sub sidy bill slipped through the Senate today as an amendment to the post office appropriation bill presented to Senator Gallinger. The amendment provides that pay for ocean mail ser vice on vessels of second class to South America, Philippines, Japan, China and Australia shall be the same per mile as that of first class, and third class the same as now applica- ble to second class. The committee amendment, authorizing exclusion from the mails of matter calculated to excite crime, was also retained in the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Negro Question
 Sfirs methodists

Hearst News Special to tie Graphic
 Baltimore, May 12.-The offering of a resolution before the Methodist con. ference for appointment of a ccmmis- gro Methodist churches, brought the race question to focus and a number of heated addresses were made by negro delegates. The whole subject was finally referred to the committee on federation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Bad Cyclone
 in Nebraska

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Lincoln, Neb., May 12.-A tornado which devastated a section of the state 100 miles in length this after noon destroyed the towns of Bellevue, Louisville and Richfeld. Fully twenty lives were lost and sixty injured. Oth- CT towns in the path of the storm have not been heard from and likely loss of life will be increased. Not a house was left standing at Bellevue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-13
Beggars After
 netty Green

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, May 12-Beggars drove Hetty Green, the richest woman, from her modest Hoboken flat to the social whirl of the Plaza hotel. Mendicants have been so persistent in invading her Hoboken home and treatened to do her bodily harm. Mrs. Green today stated to friends that her removal was not due to any desire to get her daughter into society.