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The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
BONAPARTE AFTER HARTMAN
Attorney General Tells of Strange
Oregon Deals.
Wants Congress to Authorize His
Department to Bring Many
Land TITLE Gases.

The railroad operations Of +. II. Harri-
man viii again be prominently brought TO
public attention II Congress enacts into
law a resolution now pending in the
House Committee on Public Lands. The
resolution has passed the Senate.
Attorney General Bonaparte appeared
before the committee yesterday and urged
that favorable report be made upon
il. Title 10 hundreds Of thousands of
acres, worth millions OF dollars, situated
along the lines Of the California and
Oregon Railroad. a part Of the Hartman
system, in Oregon and other States, is
involved
The resolution instructs the Attorney
General TO institute certain suits and
actions in law against the California and
Oregon road. which. il is alleged. vio-
lated the terms Of the agreement under
which it secured valuable land grants
from the government
The effect of these suits. If successful.
will be 10 work forfeiture OF title of hun
dreds of thousands OF acres OF land, and
may destroy private interests IN millions
of dollars worth OF property
Before the Public Lands Committee At
torney General BOnaparte charged that
the California and Oregon Railroad. con
trolled by the Hartman interests, had
violated the provisions of the grants of
land 10 H. had at one time sold the land
at prices far exceeding the figures stipu-
lated by the act OF Congress. had dealt
in the lana for speculative purposes. and
that now the railroad refuses 10 sell any
OF the land, thereby retarding the devel-
opment Of that section of Oregon through
which the road runs. Mr.. BOnaparte
was accompanied by Assistant Attorney
General Purdy and by d. b. Townshend,
who. as assistant district attorney in
North Dakota, investigated the charges
against the road
Representative FOrdney. OF Michigan,
opposed the resolution for the institution
of suits because, he said, people in Michi-
gan have invested large sums Of money
in the property under the impression that
as patents to it had been issued by the
United States. the title Of it could not be
in the courts.
The Department Of Justice has author
ity under present laws to proceed against
the Hartman line but the Attorney Cen
eral desires to get an expression from
Congress in order that his case may be
more strongly fortified.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
WORKS AGAINST TAFT
Senator Crane Busy with Bay
State Politicians.
INSISTS ON FREE DELEGATES
Selects Two LieutenantS in MRssa-
chrsetts and COnfers with Them
on OutIoOk-SRys He VIII Be ION
the Job" Until To-morrow-De-
cIares Secretary Taft VIII Lose.

Boston. Mass. March 5.-Senator Crane
to-day renewed operations against the Taft
scheme to instruct delegates TO the Chi
.cago convention.
He selected as his chief lieutenants Hon.
William Butler. of New Bedford. and Ed
gar NJ. Champlin, OF Cambridge. With
them, he went over the situation and
mapped out a plan Of campaign. The
Senator said to-day that he would be ION
the job" until Saturday.
Senator Crane will round up the anti
Taft men, and is getting in touch with
every man who is. or is likely to be. a
candidate for district delegate, before
he leaves town.
Senator Crane tells his friends that If
they knew as much about conditions
throughout the country as ne does they
would hesitate TO stand aside and see the
State pledged to Taft. He reiterates 10
all callers his belief that Taft cannot be
elected, and stoutly maintains that his op-
position TO Taft is not personal.
Former Congressman Powers. com
mander-in-chief Of the Taft boom in
Massachusetts. said to-day that he was
unable TO understand Senator Cranes
reasoning. Every State delegation from
Massachusetts to a national convention
since 1892, he said, has gone under in
structions or resolutions.
Mr.. Powers said: I'm fact. there have
been only two contests for the Repub-
lican nomination since the civil war in
which the Republican State convention
OF Massachusetts, selecting delegates TO
the national convention. has not passed
resolutions in favor Of some candidate -
He declared that the voters had a right
TO express their preference.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
OIL KING LIKES AUGUSTA.
Says Treatment Accorded Him i,
Like that Of a FeIIov-citizen

Augusta. Ga. March 5.-John d. Rookie
feiler likes Augusta so well that he has
decided to make his home here for the
three winter months. and with that end in
view has purchased what is known locally
as the Warner property
This property is considered the finest
location in this section. and several at
tempts have heretofore been made to pur-
chase II FOR other millionaires 1t is said
Rockefeller win spend a large sum in re-
building the home He is reported as say
ing that his treatment is more Ike that Of
a tellow-citizen in Augusta than any
where. and that he would Ike to spend all
his time here.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
CoRTELYOU TO STAY HERE.
Friends Deny story OF Being Party
Chairman i'm New York.

Secretary OF the Treasury Cortelyou is
not making any statement in regard to
reports that prominent New York Repub-
leans want him for chairman of the Re
publican State committee to succeed Tim
othy L. Woodruff
A great many people have applied 20
him for information on the subject and
have gone away without il. except TO
the extent that they gained the impression
that Mr.. Cortelyou mad enough TO do 10
keep him busy-in the Treasury Depart
ment and intended 10 stick to business.
1t was said yesterday that while il was
true that suggestions had been made that
Mr. Cortelyou he chosen 20 conduct the
New York State campaign, these sug-
gestions arising from a belief that he
would be able TO harmonic the party
Mr.. Cortelyou had not encouraged the
movement
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
DEPLORES SAGE'S LIFE.
Bishop williams Against Living
Only 10 Make Money.

Detroit. Mich. March 5.-"what more
pitiful. more abortive type of life than
that Of Russell Sage" demanded Bishop
Williams at the MONDAY lenten service
at the Marina Church to-day. speaking
on The profitable life"
IF you are a man. you can't be sat
isfied with things. Wealth should be like
the coal under a boiler. only the means
10 an end. Sage lived for wealth only.
There are so many lives without work.
A lot Of people remind ME Of SculptOrs
who spend their whole lives providing
pedestals for their statues, with never
a figure-not even a sorso or a broken.
incomplete part Of a iife-t0 put on them.
For those who are satisfied with only
making a living. life is a blind alley. a
stagnant pool. breeding pestilence. Good
never comes out of a close circle. The
man centered in his own indulgence IS
never happy man. The happy man is
the one who makes his life channel
between the grace of God and his fellow
man"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
INDIANA DEMOCRATS BUSY.
Central Committee Arranges for
Convention on March Is.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 5.-The Dem
ocratic State central committee net to-
day TO make arrangements for the state
convention, March .. and 70 discuss the
special planks of the platform.
Owing 10 the fact that Bryan is TO be
indorsed and viii dictate the national
platform, IL was decided 10 confine the
Indiana expressions almost entirely to
State issues. but tarin reform will be
advocated and trusts denounced.
Many Of the county conventions. ar
which delegates TO the State convention
have been selected. have declared in favor
OF John w. Kern for Vice President. and
there is no doubt rhat the State eonven-
tion VIII instruct for him if ne will permit
IT. The members Of the committee are
Tor him and believe his nomination nos
slole' bat Kern has not indicated that
ne cares for the party Endorsement
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
BELOIT NEARS IT'S MILLION.
College Soon TO Bring It's EndOw-
ment to that Figure.

Beloit. Wis, March 5.-Beioit Colleges
$l00O,0Oo endowment is practically COM
plete. At his inaugural for the second
time as president of the college, Pres1-
dent Eaton announced the promise of
a gift of $4,000 from andrew Carnegie TO
found d chair of political economy. when
the colleges endowment Of S15O.OOO is
raised. OF this. $4,000 has been promised
from the Rockefeller General Education
Fund
The total. If raised by June. will bring
the endowment of Beloit College up to
81 200, 900.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
FEAR FOR AnFoNso's LIFE.
Monarchists See Danger In Kings
Proposed Visit 10 Barcelona.

Madrid. March 5.-There is increas-
ing anxiety among the monarchists
concerning King AIfonso's proposed
visit to Barcelona, in view OF the state
ments OF newspapers here. The sep
aratist movement in Barcelona is de-
clared to be keener and more insistent
than ever. the bill granting partial
autonomy. which the government pre-
sented TO the Cortes, not being accept
able TO the people of Barcelona.
The police continue TO remove threat
ening placards and have arrested a
number of supposed anarchists. The
Republican majority OF the municipal
council Of Barcelona to-day voted down
a resolution that the King should take
precedence OF the mayor on March II
at the inauguration of public works.
Prime Minister Mdura's presence is
likely 10 increase tie i'll feeling.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
TURKISH EDITOR ARRESTED.
Prisoner Tries to Swallow IncrimI-
mating Letters When Caught.

New York, March 5.-The Boston police
wired here to-day asking for the arrest
OF a Turkish editor whose name they
gave as .Monshik Shahinian, OF the news
paper Tzain Hairniatz, who has been
indicted there on q charge OF criminany
libeling another Turk named Marshag.
Detectives Finn and Kelly went out 10
look for the editor to-day. and found him
al Twenty-slxth street and Broadway.
When Shahinian was being arraigned AZ
headquarters he was seen TO hastily swal-
low something that didn't go down very
well. The detectives choked the editor
and got the remains of two letters that
had been in envelopes. The pieces were
picked up and Will be sent TO Boston With
the editor,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
Hughes Native County for Him

Giens Falls. n. Y. March 5.-At the
warren County Republican convention
held m Warrensburg to-day. Gov.
hushes native County unanimously in
dorsed his administration, and the dele
gates to the State convention were in
strGcted to work for his nomination
Tor the Presidency. Hon. Lyman len
kins, Of this city. was elected chair
man. senator James Emerson named
the Senatorial delegates. and bfe
Drother, Hon. L. G. Emerson. named the
Congressional delegates.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
HUGHES CLUB AT HARVARD.
One Hundred and Twenty-Five STU
dents Organize Political Body.

Cambridge. Mass, March 5-Avowing
their answering allegiance TO Charles e.
Hughes, of New York. for the next Pres
ident Of the United States. 125 Harvard
students formed the Hughes Club of
Harvard University, this evening. the
purpose of the organization being 10 fos-
ter in every way the candidacy Of Hughes.
The club has the sanction and help Of
S l. Woodford, president Of the National
Hughes League, of New York Many
speakers Of national reputation will be
invited TO address the club.
The following officers were elected:
President, L. w. Faux; vice president
Z. ;. Taylor. and secretary, George En-
eTsOn.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
TAFT FIRST AND LAST.
First Oklahoma District Gives Iron
cInd Instructions.

Perry Okla, March 5.-United upon
every question from the time the dele
gates began assembling until the close
OF the convention, the Republicans of
the First Congressional district to-day
elected two delegates to the national con-
vention in Chicago and unanimously in
structed them to work for Secretary Taft
as the nominee for President
The resolution, in part, follows:
Representing the wishes of the Repub-
lican voters Of the First Congressional
district. who reflect the sentiment of the
Republican voters Of the entire State. we
hereby instruct our delegates. their alter
mates. or proxies to the Republican ma
tional convention at Chicago to support
every proposition favorable TO the candi-
dancy of the Hon. William II. Taft and
TO vote for his nomination first, last.
and all the time"
Delegates to the national convention
are: Charles Seely, Guthrie; Vernon
Whiting. Enid
Alternates: /. c. Headley, Ponca City.
and F. w. Farrar. Pawhuska.
Presidential elector. f. A. Foster. OF
Chandler.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
PORTRAIT PAINTER DEAD.
MunziE Made Likenessex of Many
Noted PersOnaEes.

New York. March 5.-GeOrge Chick
ering Munzig. the portrait painter. who
until recently had HIS studio at 627
Madison avenue. died to-day Of pneu-
monia in Roosevelt Hospital
He was a native of Boston, where he
was born in 1859.
Mr. Munzig has painted portraits of
Alfred G.. Vanderbilt and other mem
bers Of the Vanderbilt family, Nine.
Melba. Nine. Theresa Carreno. Mrs.
Stuyvesant Fish. Mrs. James Brown
Potter, and other society women.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06

New York. March 5-The Suns Wash
ington correspondent to-day sends the
following
With more emphasis than ever the tip
has been repeated TO opponents of Will
lam H. Taft's nomination for the Presi-
dency that if Mr. Taft is not nominated
by the Chicago convention. Mr.. Roosevelt
viii be the conventions choice.
When the tip was first given out, a few
weeks ago. it was in the form of the
slogan. IF you don't take Taft, you must
take Roosevelt but at that time there
was a general suspicion that its circula-
uon was merely part Of a plan OF the
Tart promoters 10 frighten his opponents.
For awhile talk Of this character died
away, but II has been revived in a man
ner that has changed the opinion Of many
prominent Republicans that il was lust
Taft ruse 10 frighten that candidates
opponents.
Potentially for President.
There is evidence that friends OF PresI-
dent Roosevelt who have been supporting
Mr.. Taft are now convinced that the Taft
forces in the convention will throw their
strength to Mr.. Roosevelt if Mr.. Taft is
not chosen on the first ballot. OF the first
TWO or three ballots. According 10 what Is
said by men who are in a position to be
thoroughly acquainted with the admins
tration's plans. the nomination OF Mr..
Roosevelt is certain If Mr. Taft is eIimi-
mated
There IS no mere rumor in this talk. It
is not on the plane with the attempts Of
the Taft boomers 10 frighten their adver-
saries. Prominent Republicans who pre-
fer other candidates than Mr.. Taft or
Mr.. Roosevelt have been told in unmis-
taxable language that IL must be the
President If his Secretary of War does
not capture the prize. and they have no
reason 10 doubt the authority upon which
the statement was made
BOurne's Plans Maturing.
One outcome OF the situation thus
created is to bring d certain measure of
respect 70 Senator Jonathan Bourne's
constant cry about "a second elective
term" Senator Bourne is feeling very
happy. His second elective term has
not been opened. but Mr.. Bourne is as
much IN earnest as he ever was in de-
isAl'uAiie tlie iehoihtAat4on et MI heoSF-
welt. and he is busy in his preparations 10
begin formal ante-cGnventiOn campaign
with that end in view
Mr.. Bourne has the encouragement and
will have the active assistance OF friends
Of the President. and the significance OF
the movement has not been lost on those
who are confessiDg that they were wrong
in believing that the Presidents second
renunciaffOn mean that he would NOT he
renOminated in any circumstances.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
"POPS" WANT BRYAN
Endorsed by Nebraska State
Convention.
DEMOCRATS THEN FOLLOW SUIT
Former Proceed on Theory that
What Is Best for Peerless Leader
Is Best for Party-Name Democrat
for Governor of Stnte-FOrmer Can
dfdafe Makes n Clean sweep.

Omaha, Nebr., March 5.-Bryan was in
dorsed for President by the Nebraska
State Populist convention, which met in
Omaha to-day. and delegates to the ma
tional convention of the party were in
structed to work for the interests of Mr..
Bryan at that convention in every way
possible.
However. they were instructed TO pre-
vent the POpulist national convention
from making a selection or naming a
candidate until after the Democratic na-
tional convention.
IL Bryan is not nominated at Denver.
the Nebraska Populists will not support
the Democratic nominee.
The convention acted throughout on the
theory of whatever is best for Bryan is
best for the Populists. and the only reso-
lutions Of national character were those
eulogizing him.
Berge for Governor.
The Pcpulists indorsed George W. Berge.
a Democrat. for governor of Nebraska,
and paved the way for fusion within the
State with the Democrats.
The general tone Of the speeches was
no more. but that It could WELD a great
influence in several States and thereby
assist in the election OF Democratic
President, should Bryan be named.
All IndOrse Bryan.
The Nebraska Democratic State con-
ventiOn, which also met here to-day. was
Bryan from start to finish, and about
the most harmonious State convention the
Democrats have ever held in Nebraska.
The resolution indorsing Bryan for the
Presidency was received with cheers, the
vote being unanimous.
During the morning the district conven-
tiOns met and selected district delegates
10 the convention, while the work of the
State convention took place in the after
noon. when delegates-at-large were Sc
lected and instructed for Bryan first, last,
and all the time.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
WALSH JURORS SUMMONED.
Charges of IrreEulartty in Reach
ing Verdict VIII BE Sifted.

Chicago, March 5.-In order TO determine
what really occurred in the jury room
when the jury was deliberating on the
case of John r. Walsh. the convicted
banker. grand jury subpOenas were IS
sued summoning all Of the jurors who
convicted Walsh TO appear at the Federal
Building to-day.
They were interviewed by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney DObyns. and II is likely
that the government may obtain affidavits,
II possible, 10 contradict allegations made
by Ebert z. Palmer and Charles z.
Davey in affidavits which were obtained
by Walshs lawyers 10 be presented in
support of a motion for a new trial
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
.. s. Dept Of Agricnlture. Weather Rurenu.


Washington. Thursday. March s. l9Os-s D. m
Widespread Iain has occurred in a narrow belt
that stretches from the Atlantic coast 10 the Pacific
Ocean by way cf the Ohio and Middle NlissisSjppi
valleys The center Of the disturbance Is In Wcf-
ern Kansas. and II appears 20 be moving rapidly
eastward. In the South fair weather with summer
temperatures prevails while in the northern sections
snow Is falling with freezing temperatures
The indications for Friday point TO general raips
IN the Middle Atlantic States and thence westward
10 the Mississippi Valley with snow in New England
and the northern portions Of the Lake region and
Upper Mississippi Valley. On Saturday the weather
Will begin to clear in eastern districts but snow
viii continue along the lakes and IN New England
There win be sharp fan from existing high tenn
peratllres in the Middle Mississippi and Lower Ohio
Wallets and the Southwest In eastern districts cold
or weather Is indicated for Sunday
The winds along the New England coast viii be
light northerly becoming SOutheasteTly on the Md
die Atlantic coast fresh sOutheastery increasing on
the South Atlantic coast fresh southeasteriy and on
the Gulf coast fresh sOutheTly
Steamers departing Friday for European ports will
have light south 20 east winds and rain 10 The
Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
lands IS REN0MINATED.
Indiana Member of Congress Cap
lures Plum on First Ballot

Frankfort. Ind. March 5-The Repub-
licans Of the Ninth Congressional district
met in convention here to-day and renom-
iEated Representative Charles b. Lands
on the first ballot
Two of the opposing candidates with
drew before the roll call, leaving the
names of Lands and Judge Harness, of
Howard County, before the convention.
Lands received 13S and Harness "a votes.
The platform indorsed the administra-
ton Of President Roosevelt and not
withstanding lands -stand-pat record.
declared in favor of tariff revision.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
FOUND JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Seventeen JunfOrIte Citizens Accom-
pRny George TO California,

Ithaca, n Y. March 5.-With the good
wishes Of a large number Of citizens of
this city ringing in their ears, William H.
George founder Of the George Junior
Republic at Freeville. and a party Of
seventeen juniorite citizens. left here to-
night for Los Angeles. Cal, where an
other junior republic viii be established
on the Pacific Coast
The party will proceed TO Los Angeles
and then TO Pasadena, Cal, where the
new republic will be situated. They will
spend several days in Chicago. When they
get 10 Los Angeles the president Of the
republic. Elmer Jones. a native of Buff
falo. will be inaugurated with a big pub
lie meeting
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
INDORSE SPEAKER CANNON
Two Illinois Counties Boost Prcs,-
Dental Boom.

Champaign H., March 5.-Speaker Jo-
seph u Cannon is the choice Of the
Champaign County Republicans for Pres
ident' Official action indorsing his candi-
dacy and lnstrueting for him was taken
by the county central committee today
at meeting in this city.
The resolutions commend President
Roosevelt Senators Hopkins and Cullono
and Congressman Mckinley.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
PHYSICIAN DIES IN OFFICE
DIR. liver j. ID. Hughes, of New
Rochelle, PASSES Away.

New Rochelle. y. Y. March 5.-Dr
Oliver John ID. hughes. a prominent ply
sician Of New t.pchelle. who was at one
time connected with the United States
army. dropped dead in his Office here to-
day. aged fifty-five.
DR.. Hughes was born at BUeno Ayres.
South America, and was educated al
Putnam College. London. His wife was
the daughter OF Cen Won Petersdorf. OF
Fl land. DR.. Hughes served with distinc-
ton in the FrancO-Prussian war. and was
given a medal for bravery. He was q
member OF the Elks and the Sons Of the
Revolution.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
FAIL TO ELECT SENATOR.
south Carolina Legislators Receive
Message on Dispensary Law.

Columbia, S c.. March o. After
taking three ballots tonight without
electing n successor to the late Senator
a. G. Latimer, the general assembly ad-
jOurned until noon tomorrow.
At the last ballot the joint assembly
was dissolved TO receive a special mes
sage from Gov. Ansel recommending
that necessary legislation be enacted
10 protect the sovereignty Of South
Carolina in the matter of interference
on tho part Of the United States Cir
cult Court in the winding up OF the
State dispensary. Judge Pritchard hav-
ing assumed jurisdiction OF the fund
of 100000 now held by the winding
commission, thus taking the matter
out of the hands of the agents OF the
State
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
KING EDWARD AT PARIS.
VIII Spend Three Weeks Rt Biarritz,
Then Proceed to MarseiIIes.

Paris. France. March 5.-King Edward
arrived here to-day on hisS way to Biar-
ritz. where he will stay three weeks.
The programme is that he will then
proceed to Marseilles. where he viii
board the royal yacht, Victoria and AL
bert, for a cruise in the Mediterranean.
Rome. March 5.-The Kaiser VIII meet
King Victor Emmanuel at Venice next
week. King Edward will visit Naples in
April, and the Car will visit the same
city early In the summer
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
BRITISH DIPLOMAT DEAD.
HeIthOrpe Beauclerk. Sta
tened I'm Washington In 1887.

Lima, Peru. March 5,-William Hell
thorpe Beauclerk, British minister resi-
dent and consul general. died to-day. Mr..
Beauclerk was an LII. d. of Trinity Col
lege, Dublin, and had been in the Brit
ish diplomatic service almost ever since
taking his degree. As attache or secre-
tary Of legation he was stationed at
Copenhagen, Athens. Berne, St. Peters
burg. Rome. Washington. Second sec
retary in 1850 Berlin. and Pekin. He was
hcty-nine years Of age
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
WILL CHANGE HER RELIGION.
Princess Patricia Becomes a Cain
Oiic To Wed Count of Turin.

London, March 5.-The Chronicle says
thar on the occasion OF the betrothal OF
the Count Of Turin. cousin OF King
Victor Emmanuel. and Priacess Patri-
cia OF Connaught, niece Of King Edward.
the latter reluctantly decided TO change
her religion.
She viii begin shortly 10 prepare herself
for her reception into the Roman Catholic
Church.