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The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
SEALED PACKET LOCKED UP.
Bank Declines TO Give Up Secret
Formula for Diamond Making.

London. April S.-The magistrate OF the
Bow Street Court to-day ordered the
Union London and Smiths Bank 10 give
up the sealed packet containing Henry
Lemoine's formula Tor the making OF dia-
mOnds-
Counsel for the bank declined to accede.
and the magistrate intimated that he was
poWerless to enfOrce the order. Il IS
stated that further proceedings probably
will be taken IN Paris. where Lemoine is
under arrest on a charge OF defrsuding
Sir Julius Wehner by means OF the for
mula-
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WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET.

cA7El E-Eztra. per cwt. 60Oas5O; butcher. zoa
SO: common. zee
HOGS-Psr cNE gross 60oas 90 orsirsrv per
ewf-. E75a569.
sHEEP-Prime. 4oaa55o: common. 25Osz0
LAAIBS-SpriSs. laII
CALFEs-Prime. per 10. saSs, medium. 7a7H.
grass. 3s4
C0ws-Prim,s. fresh. each. aWssw: caunou.
% ooa56.oo; old and dry se9ai0oo.
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WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Regular call. p O'Clock noon.
Capital Traction s.. $500 az il0ia.
Washington Railway and Electric fs 5000 az g.
Washington Railway and Electric preferred. at
7Il3. 10 at 7lia. 10 az 7lis.
Washington Gas . az 6I7k.
After cal-Washinston Railway and Electric Is
$500 az e.
Following are The closing quotations on yesterdays
local stock exchange;
GAS BONDS
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Quotations furnished by Z. =. Hutton q Co.
members Of the New York stock Exchange. G. Bowie
ChiIman. manager, 1901 L street northwest.
sales 60 noon .1S0,SOO shares
Total Sntes. .oOS.JOO shares
Call money; High, =; low, Ia; close, 2.
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BIG LINERS A LUXURY.
Lusitania and Mauretania Do Not
Come Up to Expectations.

Come Up to Expectations.
London. April 5.-The Edinburgh Scots
man states that the owners Of the Lusi-
tania and Mauretania are keealy disap-
pointed that the speed OF the two steam
ships has not averaged anything ike what
was expected.
X is doubted whether. compared with
less costly vessels. they are worth the
money that has been expended on them.
This Is the opinion freely expressed IN
circles. and. unless they make
better records during the coming season
IL is not improbable that the treasury Will
have something 10 say. II is known that
the admiralty is dissatisfied.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
LIST IS UNCERTAIN
Brokers Waiting for DeYel-
Opments by Erie Road.
STEEL RATHER HEAVILY SOLD
Volume of New Business shows
slight Falling On-UniOn Pacific
Receives Good Support UntiI the
Last Hour of TradinE-E3nnks MIKE
Gain of More Than Ten Millions.

New York. April 3-The continued un-
certainty as to the outcome of the ne
gotiations looking TO the arrangement Of
some plan to provide for the maturity Of
the s5.500oo0 notes OF the Erie Railroad
falling due within a few days, furnished
practically the sole subject Of discussion
in Wall street circles to-day. and was
the one dominant influence in the days
market
AT the start. trading was quiet and
prices about steady. the hope being enter
tained in many quarters that the meet
ing Of the Erie directors, scheduled for 2
o'clock. would devise some solution of the
difficulty.
At about noon. however. rumors began
20 circulate that a further adjournment
would be taken. and these were after
ward officially confirmed with the fur
ther announcement that no time had been
set at which the full board Of directors
would again come together to discuss the
matter. The effect was 10 turn the course
OF prices downward and TO add sub
stantially to the volume of transactions
so that in the last hour there was
normal amount OF business after a condi-
tion bordering on stagnation had pre-
vailed in rhe three hours preceding.
Little Change in Market.
There was little in the character Of the
transactions TO suggest that the market
was undergoing any change from the ut
ter professionalism that has been charac-
teristic for several weeks except that in
some directions the operations for de-
clire became little more aggressive
than before.
" This was the case. particularly in
UnitedF States Steel, which was rather
heavily sold by one of the active traders.
to the accompaniment of unfavorable ru-
mors OF various kinds. Of which the al
legged falling of IN the volume of new
business within the past week or ten
days attracted most attention The stock
was more actively traded in than any
other issue. with the exception Of Read
ing and Union Pacific. and it's compara-
tive heaviness exerted a depressing effect
over the whole market
During the greater part OF the day
Union Pacific received good support. but
was allowed 10 decline in the last hour,
when it was sold rather heavily on the
supposed effect OF the Erie matter upon
the prospect for the successful fiotation
Of the new bond issue. which stockhold-
ers viii be asked to approve at their spe-
cial meeting on May >.
ST. Paul Acts Badly.
st. Paul was another stock which acted
badly in the last hour. though no par
ticular reason was given why il should
have been conspicuous in that respect. At
the close, declines were almost general.
running in a good many issues TO as
much as a point or upward. The market
left of heavy and almost weak.
The known movements Of currency in
Gicated a gain OF cash by the banks dur
ing the week of upward OF SO oQ0.000. and
there was 10 change Of consequence
either in the extent Of the demand or
the rate OF interest for money. Weather
reports from the principal wheat States
were somewhat better than yesterday
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald and bill viii be sent you at
cent word.
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CURB MARKET.

ouotations furnished By F. f. Hutton & Co.
members New York stock Exchange G.. Bowie Chip
man. manager. 1901 ? street northwest
Ouea High. Low Close.
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ST. Paul Acts Badly.
WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGs.

New York. April 9.-Bank clearlngs for
the week ended April shows:
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TO-mOrrOw-win Japan Go to wars
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
TO TRANSFER THAw.

NEW YORK, June i2.-Late il
the afternoon in the rooms Of the Bar
Association Justice Morschauser Of
the supreme court will hear argu.
ments inthe Thaw case. The justice
will come from Poughkeepsie in or.
der to accommodate District At.
torney Jerome and the attorneys who
live in New York. The arguments
will be on the motion OF Thaw's
counsel to have him transferred from
the Matteawan hospital for the Grim
inal insane to some private institu-
ton, Ii is claimed that Thaw's ul-
innate recovery from his present
mental state will be more probable
outside the asylum to which he was
sentenced. District Attorney Jerome
will make strong fight to keep Thaw
in the Matteawan institution, believ-
ing there is no good reason for his
removal
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

KANSAS CITY, June l2.-Unus-
TALLY heavy rains fell today at Kansas,
Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa, and
the weather bureau predicts the Kaw
and Missouri Rivers will again reach
the high stage. The Missouri here
has fallen three inches but had risen
slightly at ST. Joseph The Kaw fell
about six inches during the day but
is stationary tonight. AT Topeka the
Kaw is rising rapidly and greater
food Is predicted.
TOKEPA, June l2-North Topeka
is threatened with another food,
The weather bureau bulletin reports
heavy rains in the Kaw valley, OF
from one to two inches and that in
dications are that the river at Topeka
will rise two feet in the next So or 4S
hours More rain is predicted and
the situation is becoming serious.
The tributary streams are also rising.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
chances were greater with Hughes al
the head Of the ticket.
BASEBALL GAMES.


American League.
Al Detroit--Dctroit 5, New York Q,
Al Chicago Chicago 5, Philadel-
phia |.
Al clcveland--clcycland 4, Boston
2,
Al ST. Louis-st Louis Z, Wash
ington 5.
National League.
Al Brooklyn Brooklyn |, Chicago
7.
At New York-New York 0. Pitts
burg 4.
AT Philadelphia Philadelphia 2,
81. Louis 4,
At Boston Boston |, Cincinnati O.
Pacific Coast League.
AT Portland Oakland 3, Portland
2.
AT San Francisco--Los Angeles 5,
San Francisco 2 GA innings),
Northwest League.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7. Alb
rrdeen T.
AT Seattle--Seattle 2. Butte 0.
At Spokane--No game,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
ELoPE AT AGE or 7e.
Childhood Sweethearts Marry After
Long courtship.

CHICAGO, June l2.--A despatch
70 the Tribune from Madison, Wis,
says:
Rudolph Ploetz, aged 70, a wealthy
widower Of the village Of Pricrie dti
Sac, eloped yesterday with Miss Ur-
sula Hunges, aged eighty, his sweet
heart Of childhood days.
Unknown to his six sons, who were
bitterly opposed to his marriage, the
aged bridegroom and his bride slipped
into Madison and were married by a
justice Of the peace The system Of
espionage on the old man established
by the sons failed TO prevent him
carrying out his desire.
The couple were sweethearts in
youth and had parted on petty quar-
rel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
~------~--------s---A
CLEVELAND MAN SUICIDES.

CLEVELAND, o., June II. Re
turning from a dance last night with
his wife and four children, Jos
Parolulski committed suicide, practi-
cally decapitating himself with ra-
zor, As the family reached their
home Parolulski quarreled with his
wife, drew the razor and attacked the
woman, who fled with the children.
The frenzied man was not feet
enough to overtake them. Then with
a powerful sweep Of the keen-edged
weapon, he slashed at his throat
When the police arrived Parolulskis
head merely dangled from teh torso.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

NEW YORK, June l2.-When the
Republican national convention con
venes at Chicago there viii be miss
ing one the old "war horses" of
the party, one Of the men who has
been figure in national conventions
for many years, United States Sena-
tor Thomas G. Platt, will not 60 to
Chicago. Instead he will remain in
his lonlely apartments in 10th street
and there will hear of the first i'm
portant Republican meeting from
which ne has been absent for years.
For more than score Of years the
rules OF the Republican organization
in New York state for nearly 80 years
dominant factor in the party's de-
liberations in the nation the aged
senator has now put politics behind
him, and broken in health, his power
gone, he has withdrawn to his apart
ments where he sees only a few
friends.
"No, I'm not going to the conven-
ton" he said to a reporter, Il have
other things to do
Although not one Of the big four"
of the state. Senator Platt was chosen
as a delegate from an upstate dis
trict. Some weeks ago he notified his
alternate that he would not Be able
to serve. Il don't want to talk pol
itics," he said to the reporter, ner-
vously opening and closing his eyes.
Il haven't anythin gto say. The days
are past when the public or polite
ians care anthing about what say"
"This is the first time in good
many years you haev stayed away
from a national convention Of your
party" was observed.
Eyes, | went TO good many con-
ventions-a good many Of them. But
those days are all passed They are
all passed"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
TRACKS WASHED OUT.

MISSOULA, Mont, June 12.-It
was reported last night that several
miles OF Northern Pacific track has
been washed out near Sand Point and
there is little hope of opening up
transportation between Missoula and
Spokane for sometime. Heavy rains
last night delayed repair work west
Of here and much Of the work has
been destroyed An effort will be
made tomorro VITO run a train from
Arlee and transfer passengers who
have been stalled for several days at
Dixon. The distance between the two
points is IA miles and can probably
be covered by wagons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

ROCHESTER, N. y, June l2.
Guilty as charged was the, verdict
brought in by the federal court jury
in the Standard Oil Company case
here tonight.
The Company was placed on trial
June l, alleged violation Of the inter
state commerce law, in accepting
concession from the fled tariff or
shipments OF oil from Olean, N. Y.
to Rutland and Bellows Falls, VT
Forty counts in the indictment each
representing the action on a car o.
oil The company is liable to a tins
Of $S00,OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
QUESTION HIS SANITY

DENVER Col, June IA petit
tion signed by the Mayor of Pachino,
Italy, and fifty prominent citizens Of
that city, requesting Gov BuchteI Of
Colorado to hold an Investigation into
the sanity OF Giuseppi Ala, who has
been sentenced to death for the muir
der OF Father Leo has been received
by Baron Gustav Tosti, Italian consul
and will be presented to the COVER
nor next week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
Thaw viii Remain There Pend
Ing COunsel's Applications
ANY ASYLUM BUT MATTEAWAN
Justice Morchauser Expresses Opin-
ion That Some Other Asylum
Would be Better For Thaw, as
There Are Strained Relations Here

NEW YORK, June l2.-Thaw will
remain in the Poughkeepsie. jail
pending the application of counsel to
Justice Bowling for the change of
the order committing him to the
state hospital for insane at Matte
wan. This decision was rendered by
Justice Morchauser OF PoughkeepsiA
after hearing the arguments of the
counsel today on motion to transfer
prisoner to any state asylum other
than an asylum for insane convicts.
Justice Morchauser expressed his
opinion that it might be better for
Thaw to be incarcerated in some
other asylum than Matteawan, as it
is evident that there is strained rela-
tions between Thw and the head of
the Matteawan institution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
Seems Destined TO End in Tribu.
latlOn for Couple
DAUGHTER OF GOV. CUTLER
Governor Of Utah Insists That His
Daughter VIII Remain Permanent
ly at Her Old Home-While the
Grooms Says She Is on a Visit.

SALT LAKE. CITY, June l2-
The romantic elopement and mar
riage OF Miss Mabel Cutler, daughter
Of Gov. Cutler OF Utah and Thomas
Edward Butler, which occurred in
Ogden on Tuesday afternoon, seems
destined to end in tribulation for the
young couple.
The romantic young couple who
had successfully eluded the governor
and his agents for several days re-
turned to Salt Lake yesterday morn
ing and were Immediately approached
by the friends OF Governor Cutler.
However, no heed was paid to the
opportunities of the representatives
of Governor Cutler and the bride
went to the home Of her husband.
Within 10 minutes of their return
Gov Cutler arrived at the residence
OF his daughter and persuaded her to
accompany him to her late home.
The groom claims that his wife is
only on visit to her parents home,
while Gov Cutler insists that the
homecoming is to be permanent.
He said
Yes, my daughter is at her home
and will remain with us permanently
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
RUNNING AT A LOSS

MEXICO CITY, June II, 1T was
announced last night that when Pablo
Macedo returns from New York the
merger Of the Mexican Central and
National Railways will be put into
effect Immediately. This step is
Central has been running at loss
for some time, having to depend upon
its government subsidy to meet op-
Grating expenses, With the merger
the road will pay expenses without
upon the subsidy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
PRICE FIVE CENTS
REMEMBER CLEVELAND.

SALT LAKE CITY, June Pin
q fcryor which attended the instruc-
tons, the six delegates to the Denver
convention for Bryan Democrats of
the state did not forget former Presi-
dent Cleveland, and the chairman was
instructed to send him a letter OF well
wishers, and appreciation 81 his
work while he was the President.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
WILL NOT ACCEPT.

+ ALBANY, June l2.-Robert H,
Fuller, secretary to Governor Hughes
reiterated Hughes position relative
to acceptance of vice-presidential
nomination declaring emphatically
that Hughes would not accept the
nomination for the vice-presidency
under any circumstances
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
CHICAGO. MORAL WAVE

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE action
Of the New York senate yesterday
in passing the anti-betting bills by q
vote Of 26 to rs came as surprise to
former Patrons Of the races in Chic
ago.
II is the general opinion that rae
ing will be revived, sometime. under
different auspices, with men OF stand
ing at the head and with short meet
ings Of high class.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
SUSPECTS RELEASED.

BELLINGHAM, June PA dis
patch from Vancouver says Joe
Fisher, suspected of the murder of
Mrs, Morrison, could not be identi-
fed BY the woman's daughter, was re-
leased, as was the mullato arrested at
Port Kell.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

CHICAGO, June i2.--Late this af-
ternoon the Republican national com.
mittee completed the hearing OF all
contests submitted aud turned their
attention 10 other matters. II has
been session Of seven days OF actual
work. the decided contests involving
2l9 seats on temporary roll-call.
These contests have been decided as
Follows:
For Taft-Alabama 22. Arkansas 2,
Florida 3, Georgia 10. Kentucky s,
Louisiana lS, Mississippi 10, Mis-
souri, 6, South Carolina is, Ohio 2,
Oklahoma 10, Pennsylvania |, North
Carolina 49, Tennessee is, Texas 50,
Virginia IS, Alaska 2, Arizona p
total 2l6
For Foraker--Virginia 2, Ohio
total 3.
AS Taft had 3S7 instructed dele.
gates before the national committee
hearing now have total Of 603 dele
gates in the temporary roll-call with
out taking into consideration any
that either have endorsed him or that
have declared for him in any other
manner
Outside Of the conclusion Of the
contests the most important develop
mcnt Of day was the issue BY "Allies"
of the statement in which they de-
Nclared their intention Of Sticking to
the finish" and in which they asserted
that il Is certain There will be no
nomination on the first ballot" The
attitude Of allies as outlined in this
Statement was generally strengthen
ed by the arrival of general Stewart
l.. Woodford OF New York, who is in
charge OF the interests Of Governor
Hughes. One Of the first things
encountered by Woodford was a
strong sentiment developing to
couple the names of Taft and Hughes.
Woodford met this with the state
ment that the New York delegation
come instructed to support Hughes
for the presidency until the conven-
tion had made its choice, there will
be no consideration OF Hughes name
for any place on the ticket except at
the head,
1t was asked il Governor Hughes
success in winning the contest over
the racetrack betting had strengthen
ed his candidacy and Woodford said
at has proved that Hughes is a
fighter and that he never quits
Instead of continuing with the dis
cussion Of the vice-presidency, Wood
ford took UP the advisibility of
Hughes for the Presidency and said
81 know one thing, namely: II Hughes
nominated for the Presidency he will
lbe certain to carry New York. With |
Hughes nominated in New York, it
Is certain, but with some one else
nominated in New York It is doubt
full"
When Taft's strength was men
toned, General Woodford paid a
high tribute to the Secretary Of War,
but claimed that the Republican !
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
FIRE IN NEW MEXICO.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, june IL.
Entire plant Of the Continental Oil
Company with exception Of the Office
building was burned today. Loss
$4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
GUY G. S7RATON
IS CONVICTED

SEATTLE, June l2-Guy F. STRAIT
ton. prominent club man and lum.
herman, was convicted of the killing
Of 7-year-oId Henrietta Johnson,
whom he ran over with his automo-
bile, was today sentenced by Judge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

Frater in the superior court to an
undeterminate sentence to from one
to twenty years and fine Of $500
This is the first conviction of man
slaughter under the provision Of the
state automobile law The defense
will appeal the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
GOVERNOR JOHNSON REFUSES

ST. PAUL, June l2.-In a written
statement from Governor Johnson
says he will not be a candidate for
reelection for governor of Mime
sofa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
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THREE DEADLY SHOTS.
Denver Man Kills Two and Commits
Suicide in Jealous Fit.

DENVER, June l2-In jealous
rage tonight, Charles Z. Byers shot
and killed Mrs. May Z. Boren, the
lady Of rooming house, then killed
Edward Smith a lodger. He then
killed himself.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
DOUBLE TRAGEDY,

DILLON, Mont, June Il. Tom
Lawler, saloon swamper, was shot
and killed by George Sebring, res
taurant cook, who then committed
Suicide. The motive Is unknown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

WALLA WALLA, June Pat
torney Barnes spent today in the en-
deavor to prove the accused man in
sane, at the time he is alleged to have
killed Mrs. A. M. Aldrich. Four local
physicians testified the defendant
without the least indication Of in
sanity
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE
Situation Is Again Growing Crit
ical at Topeka and Another
Flood Threatened
MUCH DAMAGE EXPECTED

Missouri River Has Fallen But is
Again Rising at St. Joseph-Kaw
River Also Predicted to Reach the
High Water Mark Again
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
ATTEMPTS GIRLS LIFE.
Then Turns Weapon on Himself and
Blows Out His Brains.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June l2
Charles Stevens today broke into the
room Of Eva Williams in lodging
house and fired four shots at her,
three took effect in her body, but she
may recover. Stevens then turned
the weapon on himself and blew out
his brains
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13

WASHINGTON, June i2-corteI-
you today made public the treasury
department circular carrying into
effect the new currency act
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
TAFT HAS TOTAL OF SOB
Republican National Committee
Have Turned Their Attention
10 Other Matters
ALLIES STICKING TO FINISH

Woodiord Said II Hughes Is Nomi-
mated For Presidency he VIII be
Certain to Garry New York. But
With Someone Else, It's Doubtful
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
LIABLE TO HEAVY FINE
Forty Counts in Indictment,
Each Representing Action
on a Car of Oil
VIOLATION INTERSTATE LAW

In Accepting Concessions From the
Filed Tariff on Shipments Of OH
From Olean New York to Rutland
and Bellows Falls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-13
PLATT STAYS HOME
Former Senator Will Not Attend
the Convention
WILL NOT TALK POLITICS

Aged Senator is Broken in Health
and VIII See Only Few Friends
at His Private Residence-Is First
Convention he Has Missed in Years