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The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
PRESS GALLERY STRIKES.
Reporters I'm the ReichstaE Called
Pigs by Member.

Berlin, March 19.-The men in the
press gallery in the Reichstag have
struck work to show their resentment
against member of the House who
openly referred to them as "pigs.sh
louts- During the colonial debate
Herr Ezberger, member Of the Cen
ter. referred sympathetically TO the
immortal soul Of the negro" where
upon there was loue laughter and de-
risive exclamations from the press gal
lery.
Herr Groeber. another Centra,st
hereupon shouted to the pressmen:
"Ycu are r lot OF piggish louts." This
sobered the scoffers into quiet anger.
They formulated a written protest To
the president of the House asking sat
isfaction behtting the dignity of the
Reichstag and the German press. The
presidents reply did not appease the
Offenders, who dramatically withdrew
from the gallery. They afterward an
pointed committee 60 visit the presj-
dent and protest against the affront Of
fered them They are determined not
10 resume their attendance until thew
are satisfied.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
ABE HUMMEL IS FREE.
Divorce Specialist Leaves Black.
wells Island.


New York. March 1s.-His prison sui.
discarded, new tailor-made suit ft-
ting his trim figure snugly, little Abe
Hummel, one time Broadway favorite.
the chorus girls friend. the divorce
expert and man OF whom District At
torney Jerome said at the time of. his
conviction. He has been a merace in
this community for twenty years. !"
stepped from the shadow of Blackwells
Island this morning.
So far as outward appearances
counted, he was the same old Hunimel.
lacking only the mustache. His de-
perture was shorn of ali features thar
might mean humiliation. Special privi-
leges were accorded him.
Hummel wore a long black overcoat
which answered the purpose of conceal
ing his person from the gaze of the
curious. HIS coat collar was tu-nN,7 nm
about his ears. his slouch hat pulIed
low over his dome OF a bald head and
only the alert little eyes peeped forth
Humrscl will remain in town FOR q
short time. it is said.- and Will then
go 10 Europe.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
HOSPITAL In FLAMES
Freedmen'S Patients, How.
ever, All in Safety.
TWO FIREMEN ARE INJURED
Breaks His Leg-Spectae-
ular Blaze Starts in Lumber Yard,
Which IL Consumes, and Spreads 20
Many Houses-Ameriean League
Baseball Park Is Threatened.

Buildings OF the Freedmen's Hospital
were consumed by IRE at an early hour
this morning. The buildings were not oe-
cupied. and loss OF life was spared.
Patients Of the hospital, n week ago.
were removed 10 the new hospital build
ing. a block away. Had the fire occurred
before that time, a great calamity would
have happened.
Two wards and several outbundings
we're totally detroyed. The old morgue
and the stable building OF the hospital
we're also in flames. A lumber yard has
been wiped out. row OF Italian tene-
ments and several other houses were in
flames.
The American League Park was men
aced- The total damage done up 10 3
O'Clock was s2occo. according 10 the fire
chief. with $3.50 insurance.
Fire Visible for Miles.
The spectacular FIRE. visible for miles.
started in the lumber yard CT Eisinger
Brothers. at 2OSs Seventh street nsrth-
west, shortly after midnighG
Famed BY a stif wind blowing south
east at thirty miles an hour. the
flames spread to the south and for more
than two hours threatened TO burn ten
dwelling houses, the American League
baseball park and business houses on
Florida Avenue.
The fire was under control at 2:45 O'Clock
this morning. The fremen had the hard
est fight in many years. Chief Belt said
il was short OF. miraculous that the
flames did not spread 20 Florida avenue.
Il never saw such a fire fought under
such difficulties and stopped in a short
time The damage is estimated at SO =
600. with $3.50 insurance. Nearly one
hundred Italians and Greeks were forced
from their homes by the fire and spent
the night in the streets ard huddled
among their few belongings.
Two Firemen Hurt.
Two firemen were injured while fighting
the blaze. Capt Anthony j. Mosheuvel.
of Truck No. l, fell from a pile Of lumber
and broke one of his legs. He was taken
10 Garfield Hospital J. s Troddsn,
driver Of Il engine company. was thrown
from his seat on the way 10 the fire and
broke one arm. He was taken 10 Freed
mems Hospital.
The fire, Of unknown origin. was GiScov-
erea in a lumber yard owned by Els. .nger
Bros. Seventh street. between Florida
avenue and Pomeroy street northwest. at
Continued on Page o, Column :.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
ROB BANK IN DAYLIGHT.
Bandits Believed to be same Who
Operated In kansas

bandits Believed to be Same Who
Operated In kansas
Hoffman. Okla. March 19-The Davis
Bank was held up and robbed Of SI.O09 at
$50 o'clock this afternoon by two bandits,
who are thought 10 be part OF the same
gang who robbed the bank OF Tyro. Kans..
last week. and captured a posse pursuing
them.
The two bandits stepped into the bank
at the close of business, and drawing six
shooters covered I. E. Davis. vice presi-
dent. and W. d. Davis, cashier OF the
bank.
They swept allIthe money in sight into
a sack, and, mounting their horses. rode
southeast into the Deep Fork bottoms be-
fore the citizens Of Hoffman realized what
had happened A posse was az once Or
ganized, but no trace Of the men has been
fCuud
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
FIGHT PISTOL DUEL.
Sheriff and Prisoner Have Deadly
Encounter in Latter's Home.

encounter In Latter's Home.
Middletown, n. Y, March ls.-A des-
perate pistol duel was fought late last
night between Deputy Sheriff George
Brown and Grant Clark. whom Brown
was trying TO arrest.
The duel occurred in the sitting-roon Of
Clark's house, where the sheriff went to
arrest Clark for minor offense. Clark
admitted Sheriff Brown to the room and
then pulled revolver and commenced
firing. In the dim light Of kerosene
lamp each man fired six shots. then
throwing down their guns. grappled with
each other
Clark was thrOttling the sheriff. when
neighbors who had heard the shots went
TO the sheriff'S assistance and Clark was
overpowered. While the sheriff was un-
injured. two OF his bullets struck Clark.
one going through the neck and the other
through the chest. The wounded man is
in the Thrall Hospital here It is said
he will probably die
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
SCIENTISTS OPPOSE BILL.
Followers OF Mrs. Eddy Defeated in
Maryland state Senate.


Special to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Nd. March 1s.-The Sen
ate devoted nearly five hours this
afternoon and tonight TO discussions
on the medical bin which was bitterly
fought by the Christian Scientists.
The bill provided that all practition-
ers or medicine should first pass a GER
tain fixed examination. and the bill
was objected 10 by the Christian scien-
lists because many Of the members
OF that sect could not pass the re-
quisita examination.
The Tight against the bill was led by
senator German. OF Howard County.
and Moore. of Worcester. II was con-
tended that the bin was unconstitu-
tiOnal.
amer foent after amendment, uutil
about twenty-five. Including one To
strike out the ensctinE clause. were
presented and voted down. The bin
finally passed by vote Of 81 to 5.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
GOV. GUILD IMPROVING.
Physicians Bulletin Says There Is
Hope of His Recovery.

nope OF HIS Recovery.
Boston. March 1e.-Gov. Guilds condi-
tion IS improved, according to a bulletin
issued by his physicians az : O'Clock to-
night. Dr. WinsIow said. "The governor
tonight is better and has done very we'll
to-day. His condition is better. though
he is still very sick man. There is now
hope Of his recovery"
The patient was in an extremely critical
state throughout the night and Up 10
late hour this afternoon. when he showed
marked Improvement All day there we're
anxious inquiries concerning the COVER
nor. as rumors were circulated through
out the city that he had passed away.
There was a constant stream OF callers
at the house, but very few were ad-
mitted
The governor when visited this after
noon by his brother. courtenay Guild, and
asked how he was feeling, said. why.
Courtenay. my boy. I'm feeling fine I'm
getting along famoUsly. III win out
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
CHARGE BIG DEFALCATION.
Members % Michigan FraternnI Or
GanizatiOn Facing Heavy Loss.

EahiNation acAnE heaNy Loss,
Port Huron. Mich. March l9-Charged
with embezzlement Of s75.oce. William L.
Wilson. supreme secretary OF the United
Home Protective Association. is lodged in
the county jail tonight, pending his ar
raignment before Justice Benedict to-mor-
row His arrest IS the elimination. II Is
charged. Of a system OF falsifcation of
records. which for years has been dece:v-
ing the State banking commission and the
trustees Of the fraternity
While defsloation OF S75.o90 is given
in the warrant. il is said by officials Of
the association that The total amount Of
The peculauons viii probably be found TO
exceed Slo00Oe
More than 2.5o0 persons. all residents of
Michigan. VIII lose as a result OF the fail
ure OF the fraternity. which has conducted
a building and loan association for the
last fourteen years.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
SUPPLY SHIP SAILS.

Culgoa Leaves for MaRdaIena Bay
with 100000 Worth of PrOvIsiOns.
San Diego, Cal, March I9.-The supply
ship Culgoa sailed to-day for Magdalena
Bay with 100000 worth of provisions for
the feet and 800 sacks Of mail. Among
the supplies were 10000 pounds Of pota-
toes, 10000 pounds OF beef. 1900 pounds
of onions. 100000 pounds Of flour, 5000
pounds OF sausage. 1890 pounds of frank
furters, 10000 pounds of bologna. 10000
pounds OF butter. 200 boxes of oranges.
and 200 cases Of eggs.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
PENRosE MUCH IMPROVED.
Pennsylvania Senator, Who Has
Been III, Is Better.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa. March 19-United
States Senator Penroses condition show
ed slight improvement tonight. it was
reported at his home. 1891 Spruce street.
He has been III since Sunday and his
physicians said that he would not be out
Of the house for another week
The Senator is suffering from facial
erysipelas, and on Wednesday his con-
dition became serious. DR.. Herbert c.
Carpenter is attending him, and yester-
day DR.. Alfred Stengel was called into
consultation. Since Wednesday no visi-
tors have been permitted to see Senator
Penrose, nor is it expected that he will
be permitted to see friends for several
days.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

Syracuse. \. Y. March ls-The hearing
OF the charges preferred against District
Attorney Jerome win be held on March
% in the rooms Of the public service
commission OF the First district In New
York The announcement was made p,lb-
lie BY former Chief Judge OF the Court of
Appeals Charles Andrews who has been
appointed By the governor as commits
sioner 10 take the testimony.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Fair to-day and tomorrow;
not much change in temperature;
fresh northwesterly winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
FIND HIDDEN FORTUNE
Family Of pennsylvania Man DiseOv-
erS wealth After Funeral.

Reading, Pa, March ls.-Following the
funeral Of Samuel Bittenbender. Of Huffs
Church, Berks County. the family re-
ceived a surprise upon discovering a small
fortune in an old desk used by their
father.
The desk contained over $1,000 in so
gold pieces. In other parts Of the house
were found bank notes in punches Of
81 .oOe and S000. boxes or silver dollars.
over 81. eco in copper pennies. &c. swell
ing the fortune, including real estate. 70
over Ss0.60
Mr.. BittenbendeT's family did not think
him worth over $1,000 at most.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

RACES, IELEGHAPHIC.
BRYAN Assails Taft and Hughes.
l-Abe Hummel Set Free.
attorney General Jackson Accused.
l-Capitol Witness Found Dead.
S-Foraker Gets Two in Ohio.
3-New York Democrats Uninstructed
9-Mme. Gould Arrives in New York.
NSteel Prices Not to Be Cut
9-Ask Federal Probe of Fire Horror
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
WANTS MRS. sAGE's PORTRAIT.
school board Gets Copy OF Pierson
Coat of Arms Instead.

Coat of Arms Instead.
sag Harbor, Long Island. March 1s-
Mrs. Russell Sage has not compiled with
the request Of the board OF education Of
this place for her portrait to hang in the
newly opened Pierson High School. 10
which she contributed Sll72O9. Instead.
she has sent beautiful copy Of the Pier
son coat Of arms. Her mother was of the
Pierson family.
In God is our trust is the motto on
the device to which Mrs. Sage. in her let
ter 20 the board OF education. calls par
tieular attention.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
ALIENIST ENTERS DENIAL.
DIR. Hamilton Says He Never Called
Roosevelt Insane.

New York. March 19-Dr. Allan Nc
Lane Hamilton. the alienist. whose re-
cent article in the North American Re-
view discussing the danger OF an insane
President led some people to believe he
meant TO say President Roosevelt was in.
sane, returned from abroad on the Adri-
attic to-day.
He said: Il never said President Roose-
welt was insane. have never diagnosed
his case"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
IOCAI..

i-Freedmen's Hospital on Fire.
Labor Asks Relief OF Congress.
2-Pension Office Veterans Dine.
3-Miss Elkjns May Have Royal Rank.
2-Oldest Odd Fellows Honored.
LA Toilette Critlcises Aldrich.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
ROARING WELL AGAIN ACTIVE.
Former RumbIings Ceased on Day
of San Francisco Earthauake.

Beloit, Wis, March 19.-The roaring
we'll on the Charles Lather farm. north
west OF Beloit. whose activity preceded
the San Francisco disaster, is again
rumbling noises and a strong
wind from its cavernous depths. and resi-
dents of Rock County fear another awful
calamity in some part Of North Anne. IA.
This well Began roaring a few weeks
before the San Francisco earthquake and
ceased at exactly the hour Of that up-
heaval
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
BALL PLAYER KILLED.
University student HIT on the Head
While Sliding Home.

Birmingham. Ala. March Is.-The first
OF the Acoming baseball season
occurred to-day. when Sidney II. Smith,
a student at Auburn University. in at
tempting to slide TO the home plate. was
hit IN the head by a thrown bali, and
instantly killed.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
.2s to BaItimore und R.,,,,

Every Saturday and Sunday via Pennsvi-
vania Railroad Tickets good return3n., !,
until Sunday night. All regular trains eTs
eept the Congressional Limited"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
TOLsT0I CRITICALLY Ill.
Aged Philosopher Falls UnconSciou.
and Physicians Are Summoned

'SHu =" 'HN- TIN -tAt HummOned
Moscow. March 1.-Two phvsicia,~
were summoned to Count Leo ToIstoi,s
residence. Yasnaya Polyana, TODAY 70
attend the aged philosopher. sociologlst
and writer, whose condition is reported
critical
He fell unconscious yesterday, and did
not recover for several hours.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

Santa Margarieta, Italy. March IS
Nine. cosma Wagner. widow of the com
poser. Is seriously i'll here.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

There is profit in depositing your money
in banking dept. of Union Trust Co. 18th
and III sts- Interest on all accounts Govt
control Capital and surplus, $4,000 coo.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
LABOR LEADERS ASK
RELIEF OF CONGRESS
Fairbanks and Cannon Hear
Workers Protests.
SPEAKER GIVES HOPE
he Thinks Employers Liability
Bill Will Pass House.

"rieVnnces Of Union Men Received
ny Leaders OF COngre<s-Supreme
Court Censured for Decision in
DanSury Hatters' Case-Many Laws
Needed-Party I'm Power 4o R~ HeId
Responsible II Nothing Is Done.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

Trains Every Odd Hour During Day
To New York via Baltimore and Ohio.
iand1-S passengers Gt Sd and Liberty sts.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

The La Place Sale at sI0an's To-dav
Concluding sessions Of the La Place
sale at Sloan's, 1407 81, to-day at II
m and 3 p. NJ. when many OF ihef finesf
pieces will be sold.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

Every saturday and Sunday. All trains
both WAYS both days. except Royal Lin
tied. City offices, ll7 G st. and SiS Pa
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

In Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Eckstein's from IL 10 & I4l2 NJ Y av.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20
TAFT And HUGHES
ASSAILED BY BRYAN
Secretary of War Called Pro-
tectOP of Trusts.
HUGHES AN APOLOGIST
New York's Executive Placed
Among AriStOcracy.

Democratic Leader Refers TO ROOse-
welt as n sPlsmOdic RefOrmer I'm
keynote speech at ChicagO-La
Toilette Dismissed with Few
Words Since He Has Little Fol-
lowing Outside His Own State.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

J. H. Small q Sons, FIeris4..
Washington and New York.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

VioIets, 15e per bunch,
At Kramer's. the Florist, 9is F St NV
The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

con.Inuea On Pase >. ooIemn 8.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-07
PERSONALS

Manager Bregger has again aemon'
trated his ability to get good attrac-
tions In the Harvey Stock company
that appeared at the opera house the
last three evenings Tho performers
have all more or less talent and put up
performance that is worth patroniz-
ing II Manager Breeger continues
his policy OF booking attractions-that
can be srelied upon Crystal ..Falls will
again prove itself good town for the
travelling shows to visit
A party comprising the head officials
Of the Pickands- Mather company pass
ed through this clty Thursday evening
on their way to ..Amasa 10 inspect the
Hemlock mine. In the party were
Samuel Mather, H Colby, ii. p.
Dalton. III. s. Haselton, II. s. Munger
and yhas Z, Lawrence. Supt. W: Il:
Lindsay OF the O. 81 n. W. accompsn-
led them. They were in the private
car Frontenac,
John Mason was passing the cigars
around last "Wednesday because of the
arrival OF a fine baby at his home.
Although the youngster arrived on
election day il win not I've able to vote
unless universal suffrage Is. granted in
this state--it's a girl -.
Taft's election proved n good thing
to John McGillis. This Florence aron
company wired him the day following
the election that they would take..over
one of his mineral properties on the,
west side.
The wolf hunt which was pariicipat
ed in last Sunday by number TO local
hunters didn pan out very well.in.
wolveF
The city is laying four-inch- water
main on first street between Mobetg's
corner and the Green House.
Chas Uren will log this winter at
Lucas sphr on the G., an. W. near
Balsam. go,
Mrs Peter Scholl left for DePere last
sund day eyeningto, visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Bergeron.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-07

Rev. James Pascoe, District Super
intendent of the Houghton District OF
the NJ. f. church was in the city
Thursday, and conducted the first
quarterly conference OF this charge
Thursday evening. While here Rev.
Pascoe was the guest Of Rev. and Mrs.
Fl. N. Aldrich. He left Friday for Iron
River.
A big line Of mp to date ladies suits.
cloaks and skirts will be on exhibition
at the Fair the 10th. 18th and 18th.
II you anticipate buying it will pay
yon to visit.
Price Mckinney of Corrigan McKi q
ney and Co. inspected che local mine,
Of the company yesterday.
See the Escanaba Steam Laundry ad,
p. Landfield's ad, Lauerman Bros and
Sam Bridges for new information.
FOUND AT Great Western loca-
ton; gentleuan's pin. Owner can
have by calling at this Office and prov.
ing property.
LOST "A dark red COW with white
spot in forehead Anyone knowing Of
her whereabouts notify this Office
SrRAYED:--A dark Jersey COW
with light red streak up back. Any
one seeing such COW notify Ralph Girls
void. Pentoga, by phone.
Rooms to rent Five rooms to rent.
Inquire Of Mrs G s. Henry,
LOST A pair OF blue tinted chiIds
eye glasses Finder please return to
Herman Justified and get reward
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-07
School Notes. !:
"a Chiefs Gmtng We takin' notes
And faith, he'll prent them

The pupils of the Fourth A wh'
were neither absent nor tardy during
the month OF October are; Ethe
Chadbourne, jake Dele Edith Flod
strand. Rose Gallo. Marie Levin, Evf
Martelle. Samuel Monroe, Willie Pet
erson, Bessie Sonsiba, Rosie Schmidt,
Bonnie Sepel. Anna Sunva, Sylvia
Terrien, Reginald, varney, Mary Van
saveck and Anna Swan.
Too bad fly season is over
Emil is feeling very blue because
the foot ball team failed to organize.
he was to have been the star player.
The English class Is having very
interesting time studying Ruskin' 4
thoughts OF star-bom girl
Miss Godfrey. OF Florence, visited
the Fourth A last Monday.
Edwin Galbraith of the Fourth A
was absent several days this week on
account Of sickness.
Casper Bauer has ordered special
cartridge loaded with salt for shooting
partridge.
The y. 3. history class have had
q most interesting week of work. dis.
cussing the political situation.
Those were exciting moments when
the teachers went down the fire escape.
Ask Miss Wadsworth about her first
experience
Jake IL very restless boy Ask one
Of his neighbors in School
We al wonder at Sans contented
smile.
Hoppy Is still wondering where his
"Dick Merriwel's Revenge has gone.
Ask-cappy schmidt or better. Miss
Hamilton.
AT the regular teachers meeting II /
was decided 70 use Mind in The Max
ing by Prof, +. j. Swift, for study
during the year. Il is recent book
and u highly recommended and much
benefit will be obtained from It's study
and the discussions which Il will pro-
duce
Row v OF tae Fourth A was the star
line IN attendance this week.
Margaret Liberty has not attended
school this week because Of Illness.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-07

The Colubmia double disc records at
single price, the gold moulded cylinder
non breakabe steel lined records at
20 cents. guaranteed.to reproduce the
real human voice. Will fit any make
talking machine. Our Talking Mach
ines at prices TO surprise you. X. p.
records. 20 cts; non breakable. 35 cts. :.
at p. Land6eld, leading Jeweler.
Mr.. Enfred Carlson of Iron River
and Miss Lydia Kraus of Bates were
united in marriage Wednesday alter
noon, Nov. 4th. at the Methodist Epis-
copal parsonage in this city. Rev.
Hoarce Ma Aldrich officiating. They
were attended by John r. Anderson
and Miss Ebba Kraus Of Bates.
Robert McCourt is back again ON tie
Amasa run after an absence of two
months in the west He says that Mr.
and Mrs Carr are 10 stay in Portland
this winter with Mrs. McCourt who
remained out on the coast with her
son. whose health is very poor.
A big line OF up-to-dste ladies suits,
cloaks and skirts viii be on exhibition
at the Fair the 10th, nth and 1915. II
you anticipate buying it will pay You
TO visit.
Miss Anna Hendrickson, daughter
OF Mrs. Lars Hendfickson of Mastodon
was married today TO Mr.. Claude e.
Brown. Of Chicago. The Young people
will reside at Chicago.
NJ. b. McGee came down from Dull
nth Tuesday 60 vote and stayed here a
few days with his family. Mr.. MCGEE
intend moving TO Duluth soon.
The Ladies AID society OF the NJ. +.
Church will be entertained by Mrs.
Arvid Bjork at her home in Maple
Grove next Tuesday.
The latest news from DePere is that
a fine baby boy has arrived at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bergeron.
20. T. Olson has commenced logging
down on the Paint river.
Miss Ida Miesler went to Green Bay
last Tuesday.
PURE MAPLE SYRUP - nave a
few gallons of syrup for sale.
Thos. Conlin.
John Fisher lost a valauble horse last
Tuesday.
Frank Shoblaske OF Marintte il in
the city visiting his mother