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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
FRANK 5. HAMBLETON
DIES IN GERMANY
Private Telegram Announces Death
of Millionaire Banker
of RaIfimOre.
of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Aug. ia private
cablegram received here today an
nounces the death at Bad Naughhelm'
Germany. of Frank s. Hambleton' mil
Iionaire banker and senior member OF
the firm of Hambleton & Co.. OF this
civ Mr.. Hambleton was one Of the
most widely known fnanciers in the
South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
SNAKE VENOM WORTH ST, 500.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa, Aug. III.
L. Engle. Of Philadelphia, and w. C.
Atkinson, students OF Afedico-Chf Col
lege, Philadelphia. left Graenenburg, in
the South mountains, today, after a two
months snake hunt there. In that time
about 81 500 worth Of venom was gotten
from rattle snakes and copperheads, the
only two poisonous varieties OF snakes
in this section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
SHERMAN JUBILEE
STIRS ALL UTICA
Plans Complete for Motif
cation Tomorrow of Taft's
Running Mate.

UTICA, Aug. I7.-No event in the his
tory OF Utica has brought out deccra-
tons as elaborate or plans as extensive
for a single occasion as those for to-
morrow. when Congressman Sherman
viii be officially notified that he has
been nominated by the Republicans for
the Office OF Vice President.
The festivities viii begin at
with a salute. followed at 3 a. m. bv
a parade. At IL o'clock the notification
committee, escorted by the Conklfug
Unconditionals. viii proceed, behind a
band, TO the home Of Mr.. sherman on
Genesee street.
Plan OF Exercises.
The notification exercises win be held
about noon. A platform has been erect
ed at the Sherman home, where the
decorations are elaborate. Senator Bur
rows Of Michigan. chairman OF the no.
tification committee, win address Mr..
Sherman. and the latter win respond
Secretary OF State Elihu Root, a friend
OF Mr.. Sherman, Will also speak, as win
Mayor Thomas Wheeler, of Utica
Charles S. Symonds, chairman Of the
citizens reception committee, and Presi-
dent NJ W. Stryker. of Hamilton Col
lege. These aud invited guests will be
entertained at luncheon following the
Ceremonies. Chairman Hitchcock. cf
the Republican national committee. viii
arrive in Utica today, and p. ]. DAILY,
with a delegation of the anti-Tamnany
Independent Club. will be here
During the afternoon, at Utica Park.
a program of sports will be given.
eaFa.sf4oae -.
the Hadyn male chorus, the Philhar-
monies and the Utica Maennerchor.
The guests viii go there in hfty-five
automobiles.
VIII Give Dinner.
At o'clock Mr.. Sherman win give a
dinner to the notification committee and
invited guests at the Yahnundasis Golf
Club house. At 7:So band concerts. ap
electrical display, fancy drill by the
Conkling Unconditionals, and fireworks
will add TO the scenes Of gayety.
The city's decorations are unusually
handsome. Every trolley pole on each
side of the street from Bags square
to Mr.. Sherman's home, nearly two
miles away, bears a large American
flag. japanese lanterns, with incan-
descent lights IN them. are suspended
in double rows all along Genesee street
A large triumphal arch has been erected
over the bridge which spans the Erie
canal, and the fronts Of the buildings
and business blocks are a mass of color.
The electric display is brilliant, strings
Of lights being used on the buildings
and across the street. Many OF the
mills and business places are to close
during the afternoon. and the affair
will be a grand holiday in honor of
Mr.. Sherman In case of inciement
weather, the notification exercises will
take place in the Majestic Theater,
which has already been reserved for
such a contingency.
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Fair tonight and tomorrow;
light windS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
FoRTY-SIX COUNTIES.

CHICAGO, April 5. = With 81
counties of Illinois placed in the
dry" column by yesterdays election,
46 Of the States l02 counties are now
totally dry" Nine counties went
dry" last November In addition
there are now 10 other counties which
are now anti-saloon with the excep-
tion Of one township in each, Ac-
cording to the latest returns 8S6
townships cast their vote against the
saloons and 304 in favor OF retaining
the saloons. The total dry" town.
ships in the State including those
which held elections last November
is now 1923 and the total wet town
ships is 324. The most reliable esti-
mates place the number Of saloons
voted out OF business at li00.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
BROKERS HAPPY,

NEW YORK April s.-Tiearty
cheers from the brokers greeted the
announcement from the rostrum of
the stock exchange yesterday that
the governors would take under
consideration a npmerousIy signed
petition for the closing Of the ex-
change on Good Friday and Easter
Saturday Action by the governors
is expected sometimes to-day but
there is uncertainty as to whether they
will decide to close the exchange on
Friday only as they did last year or
the following two days holiday sug
gestion of the petitioning members.
The coffee exchange has already de-
cided to remain closed over Friday
and Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
Given Armored Cruiser Washing.
ton When Entering Bay.
MAYOR MILLER MET CRUISER
Chinese and Japanese Had Barges in
the Bay From Which Wonderful
Display of Fireworks Were Set OF
Japs Unfurled Big Flag.

SEATTLE, April S.-The armored
cruiser Washington was given a
noisy welcome when she steamed into
Elliott Bay today. The welcoming
fleet headed by the steamship City Of
Seattle upon which was Mayor Miller
and committee met the cruiser in
the Sound off West Point lighthouse.
The Chinese residents of Seattle had
chartered tug carrying the yellow
banner upon which was emblazoned
the dragon and met the cruisers with
a wonderful display of fireworks.
The Japanese had towed a large
barge into the bay from which we're
set off remarkable assortment of
aerial bombs Figures in tableaux
were designed to represent each State
in the Union, The climax was huge
American flag which floated 500 feet
above the water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
J.P. Morgan Company|Announced
That Holders Of Erie Notes
Would be Paid.
ERIE RAILROAD OBLIGATIONS
The Holders of Notes Amounting to
S5,5O0,000 Had Their Choice of Ac-
cepting Cash or Take New Three
Year 6 Per Cent Bonds.

NEW YORK. April s.-After an
offer by f. H. Hartman to furnish
funds to meet the obligations of the
Eric Railroad Company by the pur-
chase Of new issue OF notes, the
il p Morgan Company announced
late today that holders OF Erie notes
amounting to $5,5000OO which matur-
ed today would either be paid part
in cash for their notes or given the
option OF taking new three-year six
per cent and FIVE per cent of the new
notes in cash. The offer of Hartman
was accepted. What proportion of
the maturing notes would be paid in
cash has not been made public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
SAILORS MAKE MERRY.
Give Vaudeville Performance Aboard
Battleship Minnesota.

MAGDALENA BAY, April g.
The vaudeville performance given by
the crew of the battleship Minnesota
last night was the first social func-
ton of the season at Magdalena. The
show, which has been weeks in pre-
paration under the direction Of Chap
lain S. K, Evans, and which was ar
ranged and executed with great de-
tail was produced on a stage erected
on the forecastle of the Minnesota.
1t lasted from s to II o'clock and
was attended by nearly thousand
officers and men of the fleet.
Admiral Thomas and Capt. Hub
bard OF the Minnesota with their
guests occupied choice seats. The
whole forward part of the super
structure was crowded, The II inch
turret was covered, the forward
bridge and flying bridge and even the
tops being crowded with spectators.
The stage was of the regulation
sort, with canvass roof, front and
back curtains, wings, screens, etc,
with original and fantastic scene eff
feet, The drop curtain was formed
by two huge American flags and the
back curtain pictured the forecastle
of ship with background of blue
sea. The painting on the procen-
scium were tabled sea-monsters in
visid hus.
A regularly arranged row Of electric
footlights were arranged in front and
ship searchlight, mounted in the
top of the foremast, supplied bril-
liant spot light A piano supplanted
the convention orchestra,
King Neptune, wearing gaudy
robes and crown and carrying the
traditional trident, presided over the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09

ALBANY, April 8.--The vote OF
Senator Cassidy OF Schuyler, Re
publican, late today, caused a tie vote
Of rs TO rs and defeated for a time at
least OF the two Hart-Agnew bills
embodying the recommendation OF
Governor Hughes that the legal pro-
lection should be abolished which
since 1895 has protected public
gambling at the race track.
Lieutenant Governor Chanler by
casting his vote to break up the tie
upon parliamentary motion, which
but for him would have resulted in
the killing OF the bills at least for the
rest of the session, saved them for
another vote which may be called for
at the discretion of the introducer,
Senator Agnew, at any time on the
order of business permits him to call
up the matter. The Importance OF
this bit OF procedure may prove very
great for if by any means the friends
of the bill can gain vote at the same
time holding the rs they had today
they may pass the bills and send them
to the Governor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
PROHIBIT GRAZING.
Investigation to Reach a Satisfactory
Agreement With Stockmen.

WASHINGTON, April 8--In or.
der 10 reach satisfactory agreement
in regard to the proposed prohibition
Of grazing on the banks Of streams
supplying the various irrigation sys-
tens in the West, joint investiga-
tion will be conducted by the depart
ments OF the interior and agriculture.
The irrigatorS and officials Of the rec
lamation service desire TO restrict
grazing on the water sheds which
affect the irrigation Of farm lands,
while stockmen have vigorously op-
posed such restrictions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
PLANS BEING ELABORATED

CHICAGO, April 8.-A despatch
to the Tribune from Washington, d.
c. says:
Plans are being elaborated in de-
tail for the mobilization for a joint
military and naval force in Venez-
elan waters as soon as possible after
President Roosevelt obtains Con-
gressional sanction to resort to force
against Castro.
It may not be deemed necessary
by the administration to make this
martial demonstration but the war
and navy department are both map
ping out tentative military move
ment.
The whole military situation is
now under consideration BY the gen
|eral staff of the army and the gem
eral board of the navy by direct
order from the president upon Sec
retary Roots recommendation for
preparedness to back up eventualities
President Roosevelt cannto CON
wit ha show of arms.
stitutionally declare war against Ven
ezuela. Legislative authority would
be required for such campaign, and
the present preparation of plans it
is understood will be merely mac
cord with the policy Of mapping out
campaigns for possible emergencies.
Directions given in the present in
stance are however, The most explicit
made since the army and navy were
ordered to prepare for participation
in the international relief column
against Peking during the Boxer
troubles. They are being guarded
closely and transmitted verbally
from bureau to bureau.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
Officials Expressed Amazement
Over Statements In President
Castro's Official Organ.
NOT CONSIDERED BY SENATE
Secretary Root Is Of the Opinion
That When the Correspondence Is
Considered 1t Will Suggest that the
President Have Authority to Act

WASHINGTON, April &. - The
Venezuelan question was not eonsid-
cred today by the Senate committee
on foreign relations, although Secre-
tary Root and Solicitor Scott OF the
State Department were both present.
A general understanding is that the
subject will be taken up when all the
treaties negotiated at the Hague are
out OF the way, Root Is OF the opin-
ion that when the correspondence be-
before the committee Is considered, it
will suggcs, that the President will
have full authority to treat with
President Castro in such a manner as
he finds necessary.
The administration officials today
expressed considerable amazement
over the statements in President
Castro's official organ, Fl Constitu
cion, having as their basis the U, S,
cruiser Tacoma mail course opening
incident. Mingled with the feeling
OF amazement over Castro's senti-
ments is one Of regret and mystidca-
ton over the whole course Venezuela
has pursued in dealing with the
United States All the correspond
ence on the Venezuelan question is
now before Congress. The admins
tration officials frankly admit they
you'd not be surprised il there should
bc-some delay. The issues presented
are such that some time should be
given, they say, for a thorough study
OF the situation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
Is Fighting the Hardest Battle
OF His Life.
CANNOT JOIN IN FESTIVITIES
Despite the Assertions of Mr.. Nc
Donald That the Admiral is Getting
Better, the Impression is That he is
in a Very Weak Condition.

PASO ROBLES, Cal, April 8, -
The admiral spent quiet day. He
appeared rather feeble this morning
and somewhat depressed and COM
planned Of being weary. Later in the
day however he recovered his spirits
and apparently felt much better Mr..
Mcdonald stated tonight that the
admiral had experienced very good
day Despite the assertions of Nc
Donald that the admiral is getting
better rapidly, the impression is gain
ing ground that Evans is Fighting
the hardest battle of his life"
While relieved of all pain by his
treatment at the springs, it is appar
ent that he is in very weak condi-
tion and that his recovery will be a
matter Of many weeks. That it is
utterly impossible for the admiral to
join in the festivities in Southern
California was admitted by Mr., Nc.
Donald and he believes that the ad-
miral is beginning to realize this,
When asked If the admiral was suf-
fering from any organic trouble, Nc
Donald was non-committal and de-
clared he thought Evans had done
very we'll since his arrival.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09

ceremonies surrounded by court Of
fantastically dressed sailors in male
and female apparel. The program
consisted Of monologucs, solos duet
and quartettc singing, Spanish and
clog dancing, burlesque and comedy
skits, glee club. instrumental music
and other numbers. Musical talent
was shown in the various features.
The chorus was ludicrous and an
impersonator Of Spanish dancers by
a 1.-THE and graceful young fellow was
particularly enjoyable.
After the performance all the visi-
tors were entertained at supper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
HE SENT IT.

NEW YORK, April, 8,-"You may
be forgotten one hundred years hence
recently wrote A. K. Hicks, secre-
tary Of the Long Island R. R, Y. M,
c A in Long Island City to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, unless you send
some token to put in the cornerstone
of the Y, M. c. A. building here,
which will be on April 80"
President Roosevelt's response was
in the shape of a handsome steel en-
craving Of the White House inscrib-
ed on the bottom in the presidents S
handwriting. with the best wishes
of Theodore Roosevelt"
The new building is the one to
which Mrs, Russell Sage recently
contributed $4,000 as a mark Of her
regard for the Long Island Railroad
men, many Of whom she knows per-
sonally.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
Given at Submarine Electric Boat
Investigation.
ROBERT c. SKERRETT WITNESS
The Question as to Whether the
Company Has Authorized Illegiti-
mate Means to Promote Legisla-
ton in Its Favor Was Discussed.

WASHINGTON, April S.-The
Navy Department and not the Elec-
trio Boat Company, was virtually
under investigation yesterday by the
special house committee inqliring
into charges preferred against that
company by Representative Lilley.
The question as to whether the COM
pany authorized illegitimate meanns
to promote legislation in its favor
was forgotten in the admissions made
by witness to the effect that he had
secured extracts of reports made to
the Navy Department supposed to be
confidential.
The witness was Robert G. Skier
rett Of New York, formerly employed
in the navy department and at one
time the European representative of
the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. He
stated frankly that while in the en-
ploy Of the Lake Company he re-
ceived anonymously extracts from
reports made by the Navy Depart
ment and that he used these extracts
in technical articles prepared for
publications in magazines. Ques-
toned as to their source he replied
that he did not know from whom
they came and that he had accepted
them as correct and used them in his
articles.
The climax Of Mr.. Skerrett's testi-
mony came when he was asked by
Chairman Boutell if he did not con-
slider that his action in publishing
information which the U. S. govern
ment regarded as secret twas highly
dishonorable"
His reply was:
mo, ! think it indisorect."
It is the evident intention Of the
committee to follow up this new line
of evidence and II possible discover
the leak Of the navy department,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
PANEL EXHAUSTED.

SAN FRANCISCO, April S,--The
panel was exhausted in the Ruef trial
today and no jurors have yet been
secured The proceedings were mark
cd by more celebrity today after tch
announcement this morning by Judge
Dooling to the effect that the ques-
tions asked jurors must be confined
strictly to matters regarding this par
ticular charge, A new panel will be
drawn tomorrow and the trial will
then proceed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
FOUR WOMEN DEAD.

CHICAGO, April S.-Four women,
the occupants, and the driver Of a
carriage, were killed when the vehicle
was struck by an electric train near
haywood, western suburb Of Chi
cago this afternoon. The carriage
was one Of number that were re-
turning from funeral
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
SIXTEEN HOUR LAW.
Employers and Employees Meet to
Consider it.

CHICAGO, April SExecutive- Of
ficers Of the Order of Railroad Con-
ductors, Engineers, Firemen and
Trainmen will meet to-day with the
general managers Association to con-
slider the provisions Of the new six
teen hour work day law that be-
comes effective May l. The meet
ing will be held at the conclusion Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
PRICE FIVE CENTS

the annual session Of the General
Managers Association.
An executive session Of the con-
ductors, Engineers, Firemen and
Trainmen was held yesterday and the
provisions Of the law were consider
ed without official action. The opin-
ion Of the delegates that il the Cen
eral Managers will concede some Of
the changes demanded the law will
opearte without friction, otherwise
trouble might be expected, either
from strikes or legislation asking the
repeal Of the law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
MAY HAVE TO STEP IN.

PORT AU PRINCE, April s.
There is reason to believe that meas
ures are being taken to force the in.
tervention OF the United States il
possible. At this moment apparent
tranquility prevails but there is good
authority for the statement that hos.
tility against the present Haytian
government is growing more intense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
LIEUTENANT SUICIDES.

SAN FRANCISCO, April S-First
Lieutenant David a. Lindsay, U. S,
A. signal corps, today shot and kill
ed himself at the Preside. He had
destroyed all personal papers and no
cause is known for his rash act,
Fellow officers say he has been mo-
rose for several days, He was SO
years old.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
THE INCIDENT is CLOSED.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
April e-Chairman Clark Of the
student affairs committee, stated to.
day that the committee would give
no official consideration TO the report
Of the alumni committee on the in
vestigation Of the parade and the
trouble arising from it. This practi-
cally puts an end to the whole matter
as the students have no appeal left
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
PIRATIcAL SOLDIERS.

HONOLULU. April ga party OF
deserving soldiers from the bar
racks here stole the schooner Lady,
and started for the South Seas but
we're wrecked off Waimea. The Lady
will be total loss. The soldiers were
arrested on charge of piracy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
SUBSIDY BILL REJECTED.

WASHINGTON, April 8,-By a
vote of 8 to 7 the house committee
and post roads virtually tabled the
ocean mail subsidy bill, 1t is under
Skood the House committee will take
mo further action on the bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
SOLDIERS ASSASSINATED.
While Standing Near Palace Two Sol
diers Were Shot and Killed.

LISBON, April S.-Two soldiers
were assassinated today while stand
ing near the Necessidades Palace.
The soldiers who were in civilian
clothes were shot and killed by a
small band Of men who suddenly
sprang at them with drawn revolvets,
BY the time the police reached the
scene the assassins had escaped
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
BASEBALL SCORES.

AT Los Angeles--Los Angeles II,
Oakland q
AT San Francisco--san Francisco
9, Portland 6,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-09
TO ABOLISH GAMBLING
May be Called Up Again for
Another Vote at the Discre-
ton Of lntroducer.
IMPORTANCE or Procedure

Lieutenant Governor chanlef by Cast
ing His Vote to Break up tho Tie
Which Would Have Resulted in
Killing the Bills for This Session.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-11
WOLVES RAvAGED STOCK
ON WESTERN RANGES

Rapid City, S. D., Sept. s.-Despite
the best efforts on the part of the stock
men to exterminate the grey wolf,
which for so many years has been the
source of great loss of stock, their
efforts have seemingly been in vain
and still the depredations go on. They
are Offering substantial rewards In
addition to that offered by the state.
They have set out poison, organized
hunting parties and resorted to every
known method for eradicating the
pests. The latest report of damage
to stock comes from H. NJ. Crowhurst.
from the Bad Lands near Scenic. Ac-
cording to his story. 20 young colts
We're killed on the "61" ranch, Is on
the Brown ranch. besides many other
smaller losses which will amount to
several thousand dollars
Not alone to younger stock do the
wolves conf1ne their operations, but 1t
is said full grown horses have been
attacked and killed or hamstrung SO
that it was necessary to kill them when
found One OF the traits Of the wolf
which makes it difficult to exterminate
him is his power to travel great dis
tance in one night, kill stock. feast
to his hearts content and then re-
turn to his hiding place. Ranchers
state that 1t is possible for full grown
wolf to travel SO or 60 miles in one
night.