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The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
REMARKABLE MYSTERY OF
SUPPOSEDLY RICH MAN.

The authorities IN all great cities OF tbfz
country and Of Europe as well may be
appealed 70. it is said, in clearing I'D The
utterly bewildering mystery that sur
rounds the disappearance Of Mr.. Spencer
Statham.
Nh Statham. as most people know.
is one Of the wealthiest, most in
huentiaI men in the country. His great
house in the exclusive Park Lane" dis
trict has for years been one Of the show
places" Of the neighborhood. Immediately
on the owners disappearance. an odd
fact came 10 light, rameIy. that though
many thousand perSC-s- had seen and ad-
mlred the house. Yet not one person. could
be found who had ever entered the. mag
nihcent edifice. Search was made and a
decidedly astonishing state OF affairs was
revealed.
The house from outside. il VIII be re
called always bore an appearance of be-
ing luxuriously furnished. Rich curtains
hung in every window and the outward
view was that of a very wealthy mans
abode
On investigation, however. this appear
ance was proven 10 be more than mis-
leading. On the ground moor IS a gor-
geously furnished reception room. SAVIOR
ing rather Of luxurious splendor than OF
any attempt al good taste or careful Sc
lection. 4 rather vulgar display OF ex-
penditure.
Except for this one room. the house Is
bare. devoid Of furniture. hanginss. or or
nsmenC The merest empty. undecorated
shell Of a house No rugs or carpets. no
chairs, no tables, no pictures nor por-
there's. Board floors calcimined walls
Nothing else.
In one Uncdrpeted. cherries room
stands "a cot bed. whcreon the fnancier
presumably slept Casual glance seemed
10 reveal nothing beyond this. But a
searcher. coming on one unnoticed locked
door, sought 10 so farther having an in
tuitive feeling that perhaps beyond its
barred portals might lie some clew 10 the
odd mystery. But the lock resisted his
most strenuous efforts
The fact that this one door was fasIen-
ed aroused universal curiosity. For ali
the other doors in the entire house were
omen 10 whomsOever might care 70 ex-
plore. The careful locking Of one room
indicated the presence there OF something
out Of the ordinary.
So. after consultation. the lock was
forced. The Investigators rushed in. Then
halted. thunder struck AT the sights that
on every side confronted them. What
were these astonishing sights? Find out
by reading William lie QueUx's master
piece. The Pauper OF Park Lane, which
win begin serial publication in these col
umns tomorrow. This paper has secured
first publication rights 10 the great ro-
nance, and is thus enabled TO print IL
serially before il appears in book form
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
CumberIand,s FAN Meet

Cumberland. Nd. Feb. 2S.-The Cumber-
land Fair and Racing Association. in
preparing for the annual meet This fall.
has elected the following officers: Carl
C. Hetzel. president; James shriver. vice
president; George E. Deneen. secrtary
and treasurer; Herman Siefers. Col. John
Keatlng. NJ l. Fesenmeler, NJ. ]. Null
laney. W s. Berger. w. c. White. F.
Brooke Whiting, and George Longerbeam.
in connection with the officers named TO
serve as directors. 1t has been decided to
hold hve-day fair and race meeting SEN
tember . 70 October 3. both inclusive
The first four days will be for harness
and thoroughbred races. the last day for
runners exclusively.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
BLACKSTONE TO BE REMOVED.
Committee Recommends that AccO-
mac Jurist He Retired.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Feb. 2S.-The committee
on courts Of justice Of the house. which
has had under consideration the investi-
cation Of the charges OF immortality and
incompetency against Judge J. ". G.
Blackstone. of the Eleventh judicial cir
cult. this morning submitted q report in
which they recommended the removal by
the legislature Of the Accomac jurist.
The report is signed by every member
Of the committee, with the exception Of
John r. Rev. Of AccOmac. who viii not
file a minority report. and who will take
no steps looking 10 the retention of Judge
Blackstone on the bench.
The report viii be called up probably
Tomorrow, possibly the following day.
when the house will consider the recon-
meniatiOn OF the committee that Judge
Blackstone be removed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
PATRONS OF DINNER STAKES.
Many Virginia HorSemen Subscribe
10 Benning spring Event.

Leesburg. Va, February 2S.-The Dinner
Stakes. one of the most interesting two
year-old special events run at Benning
during the spring meeting OF the Wash
ington Jockey Club. has many patrons in
Fauquier and Loudoun Counties who sub
scribe TO the event. They are: Robert
Neville. Of Melbourne; James G. Oxnard.
of Fauquier; H. Rozier Dulaney. of Rec
tortown. Va; William c. Eustis, of Lees
burg and Dr. James Kerr, of Warren
ton. owner Of the Antrim stud.
The Dinner Stakes last year resulted in
a dead heat between Billie Hibbs and
Ben Cole. The nomination fee is So, and
the winner receives $500 from the club
August Belmont won the stakes in 1896
with Okenite
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
COMMISSIONERS MAKE REPLY.
Answer Appeal of Howard Univer-
sfty Against Race-track Gambling.

sAsE ASalnst Kace-track Gam bling
In reply TO a set of resolutions against
gambling 81 the Benning race track
adopted by Howard University. ana sent
70 the Commissioners. answer has been
forwarded 10 DR.. ThirSield, president Of
the university. that the District govern
ment kas a clear record Of opposition 10
gambling at BenninC. and does not need
70 be urged TO the further action. which
it will undoubtedly take whenever oc-
cazion arises.
The latest act of the District govern
meut on this subject" said Mr.. Macfar-
land. was TO adopt a stronger sr.hsti
tute for the so-called Atcheson bin. pro-
hibiting gambling in any form All the
cases OF suits brought by the district at
torney have been made upon complaints
by the superintendent Of police of the
District and other cases would have been
made by that officer. as / am informed
at the meeting at Benning last November
but for the fact that the district attorney
thought il desirable not TO make any
more. pending a decision by the Court of
Appeals, which has not yet been rem
dered.
While waiting for a decision the Com
missioners have recommended legislation
10 prohibit gambling about whose in
depreciation there can be no question"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
HARVARD MAY GET MEET.
intercollegiate Association Wants
Track Games Held at Cambridge.


New York. Feb. ZS.-The executive and
advisory committees of the l. c. A. A. A
A. met tonight at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
for their customary cOnfab directly pre-
ceding the regular convention of the as
sociation tomorrow. Guy Emerson. of
Harvard. presided In the absence Of John
J. Rowe. the president of the association.
10 was announced that the association
made the unprecedented profit of Sl2iS. 49
last year, but that there would be no div
idends this year for two reasons. One was
that $500 the balance of the association
funds, is tied up in the KnickerbOcker
Trust Company. The other is that the as
sociation will vote TO give $1,000 to the
Olympic games committee. and $50 for
a cup for the intercollegiate cross coun-
try championship The records made In
the intercollegiate games last year were
recommended for approval.
The committees recommended that the
intercollegiate meet be held on May %
and 30, OF this year. al Soldiers Field
Cambridge. Princeton and Pennsylvania
are opposed 10 this. and the recommend
ton will be the cause OF some struggling
In the convention Tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
MASTODON FOUND IN ALASKA.
Diseoverers Of Frame Say 1t Meas
ures Forty Feet to End of TusLS.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 2S.-Nome dis.
patches say that the frame Of huge
mastodon has been discovered on the
Kobuk River. 1t was recently found i'm
bedded in the frozen ground. Il is 10 be
unearthed and brought to Seattle.
F. h Hertzser, who discovered Tie
mastodon, vouches for the statement that
its measurements along the back 70 the
end OF its immense ivory tusl1s is not less
than forty feet
W. H Startman. Of CatalIa. last vear
reported finding another Of these extinct
animals in good state of preservation
incased in almost clear ice. near. the head
OF kObuk River. The latter has been
turned over to the officials Of the DEPART
ment Of the Interior, who are to remove
It next summer.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
GROUNDS FOR UNION
Outlaw League Closes Deal
for Ball Park Site,
FIFTEENTH AND H NORTHEAST
President Lawson Says that New
Park VIII Be Rendy by April Is,
Making Ii Possible for Exhibition
Games Before Beginning of Cham
pionship Season-LawsOn Satisfied.

Alfred W Lawson, president Of the
Union Baseball League. on behalf OF the
local club Of that organization yesterday
closed deal for site for ball park at
Fifteenth and II streets northeast The
signing OF the lease removed all doubt
about the intention of the outlaw league
invading Washington this year.
As soon as President Lawson completed
the deal for the tract OF land he imme-
diately passed upon plans for the stands
and bleachers, and unless there is some
hitch in the arrangement. the work of
building the stands will begin within the
next two weeks. II is planned TO have
the park completed by April Is, which is
fifteen days before the date set For the
opening Of the Union League season.
The contract for the grounds covers
period of five years, with the privilege of
buying. The tract is 450 feet square, and
the plans for the stands call-for the ac-
commodation of 1000 persons. Entrances
will be built on Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets and on Florida avenue.
Lawson Is Satisfied.
When seen at the Willard last night
President Lawson said that he was well
satisfied with the progress made thus far
There are many people who believe
that it takes a year TO make arrange
ments to put a ball team in a town, but
we are pretty well intrenched although
we have been working on the scheme less
than month said the leader OF the
outlaws. The idea that we are coming
into Washington to fight the American
League is ali wrong We simply feel that
this city wants another club. and we
think that we viii be able 10 give the
fans a team that viii be satisfactory. We
will play home games while the American
Leaguers are on the road. and unless 1
am greatly mistaken about the fans Of
this city We VIII draw large crowds.
We are already dickering for a mana
ger for Washington. and if we succeed
in landing our man ! think the local club
will have one of the best leaders in the
whole league. He has had plenty OF ex-
perience, and is just the man to develop
lot OF young players who are ambitious
OF making good.
AS soon as We get bids for the erection
of stands. the local stockholders will meet
and elect officers. Union Park will be
ready on April IS. and We Will play at least
one exhibition game before the opening
OF the regular season"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Republicans Will Send Tn
instructed Delegates.
WANT REVISION OF TARIFF
Indorse Roosevelt Administration,
but Decline to Go on Record for
Taft or Hughes-Train Crew I'm
Charge at Time of Wreck Thurs
day Night VIII Be Arrested.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
BEL Telephone g.
go KING Street


Alexandria. Va. Feb. 2S-At a mass
meeting OF the Republican voters held to-
night in Sarepta Hall, ]. A. Eggborn was
elected city chairman and w. II. p.
Kelley was chosen secretary Mr.. w. p.
Graves, former chairman, declining nomi-
nation The meeting was attended by a
large gathering Of Republicans, among
those present being nine negroes
Delegates 70 the district convention
which meets in this city March 10. were
elected as follows: Donald Aitcheson, r.
Emmett Kelley. w. p. Graves, and J.
A. Eggborn. Z
The following delegates were elected TO
the State convention, which meets IN
Lynchburg, Va. April 9: w. H. p. Kelley.
j. l. Crupper. r. L. Walters, and !. A.
Eggborn. Upon motion OF Mr.. Eggborn
all delegates will have the right to name
their alternates.
The following city committee was
elected without opposition: First ward.
Donald Aitcheson and w. p. Graves: Sec
ond ward. r. II. Hancock and S. A. For
rest: Third ward. J. L. Crupper and John
A. Ewald; Fourth ward. Frank Evans
and r. Emmett Kelley.
A resolution offered by Thomas Bayne.
indorsing the administration Of President
Roosevelt. and recommending a revision
.of the tarif laws setting forth that the
present laws have outlived their useful
ness and favoring such a declaration to
the Chicago convention was passed.
4 portion Of the resolution which in
dorsed Gov. Hughes for the Presidential
nomination was stricken out upon motion
OF Joseph /. Crupper.
Mr. w. p. Graves also offered a resolu-
ton. indorsing Mr.. Hughes candidacy.
and setting forth the admiration OF the
party for Mr. Taft, in which Il was stated
that the author thought Taft would be
unable 10 carry the pivotal States.
After some discussion OF the part Of
w P. Graves, J. L. Crupper H B. Quinn.
and others. it was decided to let the
delegates so TO the convention uninstruct-
ed Charles J. Simms. OF Alexandra
County, made brief address. in which
he told Of the progress being made by
the party in his county. The speaker
added that he believed the party would
carry the Fifth and Ninth districts. The
meeting was very harmonious one.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Search for Unknovrn Races.

Chicago. Feb. 2S.-Prof. Frederick Starr,
Of the University of Chicago. left for the
far East lsst night in search of an un-
known Caucasian race supposed TO exist
in the Philippines. He will spend three
months in the study of the islanders. and
possibly may go 10 an island Of China.
where the LolOs. another mysterious
white race. exist. They are savages Of a
low type.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

Huntingdon. Pa. Feb. 2S.-The extreme
cold and deep SHOWS have caused the
more ferocious OF the wild animals in this
section to become exceedingly dangerous.
Bears, wildcats. and catamounts. driven
down from the mountains, are devastat-
ng the farmers stock, and in several in
stances have attacked pedestrians on the
,auhlic roads
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

Special TO The Washington Herald.
BOyds. Nd, Feb. 2S.-Fenton Loy. a
prominent farmer Of LUcketts. Va. Just
over the Maryland line from Point Of
Rocks. died at his home to-day. after a
short Illness. Mr.. 10y is a brother Of
Joseph f. 10y, of near Royds, and of
Thomas J. 10y. of Lucketts. Va. recent
ly paralyzed. and whose death was ex-
pected some time ago. but who is now
better. Mr.. 10y is survived by two sons.
His wife died few years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
CHALLENGE AUSTRALIANS.
Americans VIII Contest for Inter-
national Tennis Trophy.


New York. Feb. 2S.-The international
committee of the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association to-day sent to
Australia challenge for the Dwight F.
Davis international lawn tennis bowl
which the Australians last year won from
the holders. the British players.
1t is understood, too, by the members
of this committee-Dr James Dwight, of
Boston; w. ]. Clothier. of Philadelphia.
and Robert d. Wrenn. of New York-that
the English also have challenged to re-
gain the trophy. In that case a prelimi-
nary match will be necessary and details
of that will have to be arranged between
the two countries.
II was not generally expected that a
challenge would be sent because il did
not seem possible that team could be
formed from the players hereabouts that
would be good enough TO represent the
country with credit. However, the mem
bers of the committee kept steadily at
work and discovered that they could get
enough players who would be willing TO
go 10 Australia who would be topnotehers.
With these pledges in hand the commit
tee WAS able TO come TO decision before
the time limit for challenging was reach
ed Challenges are supposed 10 be sent
before the first Monday in March
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
WIN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Hackett and Alexander Tnke the
Doubles for Third Time.

New York, Feb. 2S.-Harold H. Hackett
and Frederick B. Alexander to-day, for
the third time in succession, won the In
door national championship in doubles in
a match played in the Seventh Regiment
Armory. Hackett and Alexander also are
the national champions in doubles on out
door courts. They defeated Willim p.
Cragin, jr-, and Miles s. charlock in
straight sets. 6-3 81, ga.
It was in many ways better match
than was expected in view of the ability
of the teams compared on the basis of
previous work. The Cragin-C -Charlock team
while naturally never in danger Of win
ming the championship. at least put up a
determined fight They won from the
title holders one more game than Grant
and Westfall did last year in the final, and
better than that pair were not beaten a
love game.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
VIII Arrest Trnin Crew.

The wreck last night caused by
Southern Railway engine crashing into
north-bound electric train over the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Electric Railway has been the principal
subject Of conversation here to-day. and
great surprise was expressed when it was
ascertained that no one was killed.
Policeman knight to-day swore out
warrants for the crew OF the electric
train and the crew OF the engine, on a
charge OF recklessness. All OF the men
have been cited 10 appear in the Police
Court Monday morning. when they will
be given a preliminary hearing before
Justice l.. n Thompson. The crew OF
the electric train consisted Of Conductor
Beahm, Motorman Robey. and Trolley
man Norman Dove. The engines crew
was Engineer John Harrington and Fire
man Connors-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
FINED ON USURY CHARGE.
Manager McGi1 shown to Exact
Exorbitant Rates.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynehburg. Va, Feb. 2S.-S. F. McGm.
local manager for the Home Savings and
Trust Company of Norfolk, was fined $50
here to-day for doing a banking business
without a license. Three other cases were
tried but judgment was held in abey-
ance pending an appeal II was shown
that McGill lends money on negotiable
paper. and IN some instances as high as
500 per cent was paid for the loans.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

Port Arthur. Tex. Feb. 2S.-John w
Gates. the former Wall Street operator,
arrived here yesterday from New York.
He announced his intention of establish
ing here the largest poultry farm in the
United States. He further said that he
expected to be able to supply big part
of New York with eggs and chickens in
another year.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29

New York. Feb. 2S.-Manager Hunting
ton. of the New York University crew.
has announced the gift of an eight-oared
shell by Commodore Banks. president OF
the New York University Athletic AS
sociation- The shell is fitted with Kearn
oarlocks. port rigged. and light. being es-
pecially designed for the New York oars
men by ex-champion sculler Hanlan. 1t
was built by Ward.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
BOWLERS IN SCANDAL.
Charges of Crooked Work I'm Re-
cent A. b. c. Tourney Made.

Charges of Crooked Work in Re-
cent A. b. c. Tourney Made.
Cincinnati Ohio. Feb 2S.-A real scan
dal has broken out in the bowling game.
Charges that the scores Of the champions
in the recent tournament were padded.
and that crooked work was done II the
international matches, in which the Can
adam champions participated. are being
investigated by the executive committee
of the Cincinnati Bowling Association,
which conducted the A. B. c. roll-off
In one Of the international games it is
alleged a pin boy kindly kicked over a
pin in what would have been an i'm
possible split, allowing the bowler 70
make spare and eventually win the
game by nine pins Full details OF all
the charges are being withheld, pending
the probe.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Two Games at Y. VI. c. A.

There viii be two games of basketball
IN the boys department. Y. NJ. c. A. to-
night The Boys Department team will
wind up its season with the Baltimore
Central 7 NJ. c. A. intermediates. while
the Yankees Of the local Y NJ. c. 4 viii
play the Baltimore Juniors in the oreIim-
mary game. The first game will begin
at 1;l5 p. m. so as not 10 interfere with
the mems game later in the evening.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
ATLANTIC LEAGUE IN FOLD.
Has FOrsaken Outlaws and VIII
Now Receive "PrOtection.,

shamokin. Pa, Feb. 2S.-Manager John
Kelly, OF the Shamokin team. received a
letter to-day from President Dobbins. of
the Atlantic League. directing him to send
SIS TO the National Association as dues.
meaning that the Atlantic League has OBJ
tained protection" and will not be an
outlaw
The league viii be in Class c. which
will enable it to draft players from lower
classes Big leagues may draft from the
Atlantic after the seasons close. but can
not take more than three men. and must
pay $500 for each one.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
CnIIed 30 His Door and stnbbed

Wlkesbarre. Pa. Feb. S.-Louis MurSo.
an Italian. was called 10 the door of his
home at Dupont. this morning, set upon
by three men and stabbed 10 death He
had previously quarreled with several men
in a saloon. The State constabulary has
arrested Anthony Mere!lo, Joseph Nam
polla, and Angelo AdelinO.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Girl Fatally Shot at PLAY.

Special to The Washington Herald
Boyds. Md. Feb. &-Msrie stunkle.
aged eight years. daughter OF Robert
Stunkle. near Dickersons. was badly
wounded this afternoon by the accidental
discharge of a rife in the hands of her
sister. with whom she was playing in a
room. The little girls injuries may be
fatal She was taken to Frederick Hos
pital tonight for an operation by DR..
Thomas Johson
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
TRAIN FOR BENNING MEET.
Horses at Grayesend and Sleeps
head Bay Get First Workout.

New York, Feb. 2S.-The trainers at
Gravesend end Sheepshead Bay were
able 10 give their horses some light ex-
ercise to-day. AS soon as warmer wealth
er sets in the horses that Will race at
Washington win begin real training for
Benuing, which VIII open three weeks
from next Monday.
1t is understood that decisions in the
betting case pending in the District court
will be handed down in a few days. which
will serve 10 clear the atmosphere. Those
who are in touch with the situation be-
lieve that there will be no interference
with the walk-aTOUnd system OF taking
bets at Benning. and that the meeting
there as a result viii be a success.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
vii Jen Da,i. 90 10 Henrcnf

Little Rock. Ark, Feb. 2S.-"WiIl Sena-
tor JEFF Davis go to Heaven?" is the sub
jeet for discussion announced by Adjutant
Howard, in charge of the Salvation Army.
at meeting TO which all burglars. Gig
arctic fiends. wife-beaters. and moral de-
generates in the city have been invited.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Lave Gross VIII PIav RaII

New Orleans, Feb. 2S.-Lave Cross will
occupy his old position at third base when
the Pelicans peel off surplus feathers Sun
day and endeavor to put the Philadalnaia
americans 70 fight in the initial exhibit
uon Dattle' winch will be 'wzged at Mag
nolia Park, the new ball ward ON that
day
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
sherman Again Defeats Lopr

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Nd. Feb 2S-Frank Sher-
man, of Washington, defeated Irving
Long. Of Boston, for the fifth time in
their L2OO-ball pool contest here tonight.
The match ends tomorrow night Sher-
man had high run of ~.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
DOWN THE ALLEYS.
REAL EsTATE LEAGUE.
DEPARTNIEN

Totals. S55 eli Sss
DAT II A.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Mrs. Margaret MARSHALL Dead.

Mrs. Margaret Marshall, widow Of Will
lam H. Marshall died to-day at the resi-
dence Of her son, Mr. John A. Marshall.
in Wolfe street. at the age of seventy
nine years. Mrs. Marshall had been in i'll
health for a long time. Mrs Marshall
came 10 this city from Fairfax County In
the year 1881 She was the mother Of
Messrs. John A and Charles B. Marshall
OF this city. The remains will be taken
To Lorton. Fairfax County, Va. for
burial.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-29
Missing Treasurer Seen in Canada.

New York, Feb. 2s-Information has
been received here that Henry Sanger
Snow, the missing treasurer of the New
York and New Jersey Telephone Company
who disappeared two weeks ago. was seen
in q hotel in Toronto, Canada, on Wed
nesday. The police have communicated
with the Toronto police.