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The Washington times., 1908-08-27
BROTHERS PALACE
GIVEN TO ACTRESS
Francis Joseph Was Not Satisfied
With Banishing Arch
duke Victor.

VIENNA. Aug. 27.-Not satisfied with
banishing his younger brother. Arch
duke Louis Victor, from court for al
legged immortality, Emperor Francis Jos
eph took the formers magnificent qalace
on the Schwarzburg Platz away from
him and gave it to Nine. Gait .erine
schratt, the actress to whom the EN-
peror has been devoted for years.
The palace is the finest in Vienna.
with the exception of the Emperor 3
own reyidence. and is worth several
hundred thousand dollars. It viii be
redecoralsd for Nine. Schratt and will
become a sort OF second court Nine.
Schratts influence over Francis Joseph
gives her immense power not only in
Austria but in European international
affairs.
Archduke Louis is living quietly in a
.rsmoIe retreat
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
STOP STOCK GAMBLING,
DECLARE THE BANKERS
New York Financers Cannot Afford Any More Wild
Stock Exchange Board Playing-To Take
Drastic Measures.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Five Of the
leading. bankers of New York have de-
cided that Wall Street stock gambling
must be checked. Today the third OF a
series of secret meetings was held b.
these bankers, and it was agreed that
unless the stock exchange takes drastic
measures Immediately the lesson given
TO A. o. Brown & Co. by the bankers.
who admit responsibility for the sus-
pension, viii be repeated
Frank Vanderlip, vice president of the
National City Bank. was asked today
about the meeting, but refused to dis
cuss the matter.
1T is not proper or dignlfied for a
bank to talk Of this matter he said.
the stock exchange should do its own
house cleaning"
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
Upton WILL RACE
FOR AMERICAS CUP
Sir Thomas Anxious to Hear From
New York Yacht Club, Says
Thomas Rouse.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-'Slr Thomas
Upton wants another race said Thomas
Rouse, president Of the Irish Club, OF
London, when he arrived here today on
the Carmania on his way 70 Chicago,
and if the New York Yacht Club will
come down he viii cross the Atlantic
again to try for the cup.
"All Sir Thomas wants" continued
Mr.. Rouse, sis to be able to compete
with a yacht that he can bring across
without fear OF its destruction. II the
rules are modlned SO that he can d.
that, the race for the Americas Cl.p
will be on within two years
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
LILLEY WINS OUT
IN CONNECTICUT
Congressman Is Assured Republi-
can Nomination for Governor
After Bitter Fight.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Aug. 27.-The
bitter three-cornered fight between Con-
gresham George L. Llley. Governor
woodruff, and Lieutenant Governor
Lake for the Republican nomination for
governor practically came TO an end
today, when it became known that at
six town eaucuses last night the Con-
gresham -at-large gained sixteen OF
seventeen more delegates 10 the State
convention. The New Haven Journal
comedies him the nomination, possibly
on the first ballot.
I.iIiey is the candidate or the Repub-
.Ican leaders. In the fight made on LII
ley by the anti-machine crown his sub
marine boat investigation was brought
up and the charge of bad judgment
wildly dauated.
The Washington times., 1908-08-27

He refused to be quoted, on the
grounds that It, would give the public
a false impression. One Of the first half
a dozen prominent bank presidents Of
New York today said; THE executive
board of the stock exchange knows. at
last, that the banks Of this city will not
stand for any more wild gambling. They
can not afford to.
The banks can stop much OF the
gambling If they wish, ana unless they
do so. willingly. they may be forced TO
do so by legislative actions. They prefer
TO get the credit with the public Of
acting on their own vofftion. Then, too.
they must act to protect their own con-
servative clients. for the stock exchange
Is not all the business the hanks do in
Wall Street"
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
BROTHER IDENTIFIES
WOULD-BE SUICIDE

David c. Brunner. living near Fred
erick. Nd, came TO Washington this
morning and identified the woman
who attempted TO commit suicide Mon
day night, by jumping into the Po-
tomac river at the foot of Seventh
street southwest, as his sister, Miss
Lizzie Drummer, of 332 East Third
street, Frederick. Miss Drummer was
taken to the Government Hospital for
the Insane last night. She had been
at the Emergency Hospital since Mon
day night, when she was pulled cut
of the EiVegs
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
BALL CLUB SUES
TO RECOVER $500
Washington Union League Organi-
zation Proceeds Against
Saloonkeeper.

Suit was instituted today in a justice
o. The peace court to recover 5000 from
t&ari Hennige. a saIoonkeper at Florida
aveo',e and Bladensburg road, by the
Washington Union Baseball Club. It is
sc forth in the petition filed by Attor-
neys Bradley & Yeatman. who are the
receivers for the defunct club, that Hen
nige agreed to pay into the treasury CT
the club $500 upon the completion of q
fence and grandstand at the ball mark,
The purpose of this suit is to apply the
money to a liquidation of debts
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
CLERK CHARLES DEAN
SECURES NEW BERTH

Charles Ray Dean, appointment cla-l,
of the State Department. has resigned in
order 10 accept lucrative position as
assis ant executor Of the Leatbe estate
in ST. Louis.
Mr. Dean mas Deen connected with the
State Department for eight Nsars ne
was confidential secretary to David
Jayne Hill, present ambassador to Ger
many, when Mr.. Hill was Assistaut
Secretary Of State
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
NINE. COREA'S LAND
FIGURES IN SUIT
Wife of Nicaraguan Minister, For
merly Miss Fleming, Would
Sell Property.

Suit in equity was Instituted today by
James B. Henderson in the District su-
preme Court in behalf Of India Bell
Corea, wife Of the Nicaraguan minister
to the United States. TO sell certain
lands to the District of Columbia to be
used fos school purposes.
The amount named In the petition
which the District is 10 give fer the
property is So, 400. It Is described as
lois and 10c2 Twelfth street northwest
The property was inherited by the
parties to the suit through the provi-
Fleming.
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
SISTER DEAD
ON RETURN TO HOME
Nurse Wanders Around
Town in Delirium While
Parents Vainly Search.

Weakened by a months constant vigil
beside the sick bed of her sister, Bertha,
Christine Quick, until within a few
months q trained nurse at the George
Washington University Hospital left
her home at Falls Church. Va, last
Friday, became ~ in Washington. and
was lost to her relatives for four days,
returning home in a serious condition
only 10 hnd that her sister had breaLhed
her ,ast two hours before.
When she left the bedside Of her sis
ter the invalid girl was improving under
the treatment OF her uncle. DR.. Tunis
G. Quick, OF Falls Church, but her
death came suddenly. For four days
the parents and relatives Of the nurse
made a frantic search for her. Her
mother was almost distracted between
the approaching death of her daughter.
Bertha. and the mysterious disappear
auce Of Christine.
She is now in a very serious condition
herself, the shock Of -fnding her sister
dead affecting her already weakened
system Today she is confined 10 her
room. unable to see the friends and
relatives who call. It is a house OF
sorrow.
Leaves on Visit.
Friday morning. Christine left home
to visit some nurse friends at the
George Washington University Hospital
From that time until she walked over
the death-shadowed threshold no trace
OF her could be found.
She did not go 10 the hospital, but on
reaching washington was taken sick
and strayed about the streets for two
hours until she was found by a girl
friend and taken to her home on North
Capitol street Within two hours after
she was put 10 bed the girl became de-
lirious from a high fever, but before
she lost her senses she directed her
friend to write 10 her mother at Falls
Church.
This letter never reached Mrs. Quick.
and while her parents were searching
high and low for her, the former nurse
was raving in deltrtum of her sister
and crying out that she must return at
once.
Despite the advice of physicians, Miss
Quick left her bed yesterday morning
and although her fever was still high.
Travelled to her home in Falls Church.
The scene when she arrived was a pitt
ful one. The girls mother had broken
down after the death of her daughter,
Bertha two hours before. When Chris
tine entered the door and saw her faith
ers face she realized what had oc-
cured ia her absence and with a shrek
darted upstairs for the room in which
her sister Ead been lying sick. She was
held back, however, and not allowed TO
view the white face of her sister in
death until she had been calmed
NuTsed Her Sister.
Miss Christine Quick attended the
Training School for Nurses at the
George Washington University Hospital
for four months. As a result Of a vac
cins ton she became very III ana was
obliged TO give up her studies Her i'll
ness was also complicated by a severe
attack of bronchitis, which left her
quite weak. When about a month ago
ner sister Bertha was taken seriously
IN, Christine insisted on nursing her
back to health. Constant worry and
lack Of sleep were responsible for her
breakdown when she reached Washing
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
RICHARD CARLE
NAMED IN DIVORCE
Comedian Is Correspond
ent in A. ". Godfrey8' Suit.
Wife Aspired for Stage.

BOSTON. Mass, Aug. 27.-Charging
Richard Carle, the comedian and play
wright, with winning his Wife's anec-
tions. Arthur W. Godfrey, Harvard
graduate and son of o millionaire lum-
herman. has instituted divorce proceed
ings against his girl wife. who was
Miss Pcatrice Brunner, OF Iowa, and
whom he met while she was a student
at the New Engiand Conservatory Of
Music two years ago.
The idea Of popular old Dick earle
breaking up a happy home OF dancing
attendance on any haxen-halred, dim
pIed-cEeek young maiden is scomed at
by many OF tne actors friends in this
city. and II is the popular belief that
the young husband has become es-
trangeG from his wife simply through
jealous suspicion without having the
statements OF trustworthy witnesses
Aspirant foT Stage
Intimate friends OF the girl declare
that she IS impressionable. has histri-
onic aspirations. and that the husbands
allegations are simply ridiculous.
The naming of the comedian caused
8 sensation here Though tBC standing
Of the young Couple in society is high.
Godfrey being a resident of the eX-
elusive Back Bay district the differ
ences which arose between them last
March have become public. and 1t is
understood that they have carted.
Anonymous letters seEt tie husband.
In which the actors name was mention
ed. together with the name Of John II.
Mccarthy, Of Boston, shattered mis- faith
in his wife, so Il is SAID
Mrs. Godfrey Talks.
Mrs. Godfrey. when interviewed, said:
Its to5 bad 70 drag the name Of Mr..
earle into this matter. Some day 7
Will tell all about It. either in court or
before. and it viii stir some people I'D
a bit"
1t Is thought that the anonymous let
ters were written either by a rejected
suitor OF the girl, or a woman who
had loved Godfrey. The husband fur
ther charges that Mrs. Godfrey met
earle several times in New York and
that on June 3 his wife sailed fer
Europe on the Deutchland and that
Mccarthy was on the same snip.
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
CANNON'S "CUSSING"
\ IS CAMPAIGN ISSUE
Uncle Joe's" Democratic Oppo-
nent Makes Anti-Swearing Race
in Danville District.

DANVILLE. H.. Aug 1.-THE DEM
ocrats Of the Eighteenth Congressional
district, which Speaker Cannon repre-
sents in the lower house propose to
make a real fight this fall TO defeat
Uncle Joe" and the chief issue will
be no other than an aversion to the
Speakers use Of "cuss" words.
Henry c. Bell. Of Marshall, III, will
make the race against the grizzled
Speaker The only time Uncle joe
has met defeat since he fist went to
Congress was in 1880, when Samuel T.
Busey, his victorious opponent, made
the issue ''cussing.'
The Washington times., 1908-08-27

5000 Weekend Trips to the Seashore
Every Friday and Saturday untn Sep-
tember u to Atlantic City, Cape Nav
wildwood, Ocean City. y. j. or Ses
Isle City, via Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware River bridge Route Tfskets
good 10 return until following Tues 5ay.
aGlE.5Fs.-AdEt
The Washington times., 1908-08-27
Hundreds Are Missing.

CONTINUED on Third Page.l
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
PAGE MARITAL TROUBLES REToLD.
Wife in Court to Resist Husbands Appeal
in Separation Suit

Mrs Jeanie France Page, who alleged that her
husband, Henry W. A. Page. a New York mer-
chant plotted to get her out of the way by put
ting her In St. Saviour's Sanatorium.'' was n the
Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court yester-
day TO hear the appeal of her husband from the
decision OF Justice Vernon NJ. Davis She was
given $1,000 alimony yearly, the custody OF her
three children, 800 for counsel fees and sep
aration.
L. E. Warren told the Appellate Division that
Justice Davis had erred In awarding Mrs. Page
custody of the children, and that the amount Of
the alirnony was unjust and grossly excessive"
He asked for reversal OF the decision. 1t was
shown at the trial that Henry W. A. Page. who
is an Englishman, had income OF s20,0oo from
his business in this city, together with investments
In real estate In New Jersey. Former Judge Olcott
for Mrs Page said TO the court:
1.-The man amply demonstrated. by the proof
from the lips of twenty witnesses. well by
his own admissions, to have been either selfish
and unconscionabie brute crazy man. The
plaintiff testified that from the very beginning her
husband treated her cruelty
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
oYsTERMEN MEET SECRETLY HERE
Planters Said To Be Considering Formation
of National ORGANIZATION.

score of delegates from the various oyster deal
ers. shippers and planters associations along the
Atlantic Coast from Massachusetts to North Caro-
lima and on both shores of Long Island Sound met
late yesterday in room No 81 of the Ashla nd
House. and in secret took the preliminary steps
toward the formation of q national association,
which II is expected Will eventually have MEM
bership of fifteen thousand.
The fact that no announcement was made by the
delegates of the result OF the meeting is taken to
mean that the delegates want to hear from the
associations the southern and Pacific coasts be
fore organizing. In the call ii stated that the
chief object of the formation of a national as
sociaton was to correct mistaken statements in
furious TO the oyster injury which have obtained
currency and have il understood by the public
that the oyster is only palatable food one
which recent scientific investigation has proved is
also exceedingly healthful and nutritious"
The call for the secret meeting. it is understood
was authorized by the officers of the New York
State Association. the Connecticut State Associa-
ton and the New York City Association.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
NO SIGNS OF REVOLT.
English Correspondents Predict
Peace an PORTUGAL.

London Feb. 6.-The Lisbon correspondent
of The Daily Maf' predicts that there will
De no revolutionary movement in Portugal
The Republicans. he says. form a compact
party, but have few supporters except in Lisbon
and Oporto. and the country yearns for quiet.
The plot was Matched and fits details arranged
by Buica and four companions at a little cafe
mere, continues the correspondent, but Buica
was as much animated by personal grievances
as by political motives, and the pIotters were
not even affiliated with the Republican party
Thea Morning Telegrsph's" Lisbon CORE
spondent also says that there is sign of any
abnormal movement The Republicans quiet
even at Oporto and Coirnbra, and they confess
that the assassinations dealt a terrible blow to
the Republican cause. not only in Portugal but
throughout Europe.
According to "The Telegraph's" dispatches. the
bodies of the King and Crown Prince Willie in
state after the religious ceremony on Saturday
until noon Monday, when they will be buried
London, Feb 5-The Madrid correspondent of
The Evening Standard" says that decree de-
claring general amnesty and abolishing previous
dictatorial enactments was gazetted in Lisbon
to-day.
The correspondent adds that the Duke of
Oporto, brother of the late King Carlos, and ex-
Premier Franco both were present at the State
SouIcll neId after the aSSaSSinatiOnS. The duke
charged Franco with responsibility for the death
OF the King and the Crown Prince. He even
attacked Franco and tried TO strike him in the
face, but members Of the council interviewed.
King Edward heard the story of the Lisbon
tragedy tonight from the Marquis de Several.
the Portuguese Minister who made part Of the
fatal journey with King Carlos The minister
reached London this evening. having left Lis
bon on Sunday night with messages from the
newly proclaimed King Manuel and Queen
Anlelie to King Edward.
AS soon as he reached the Portuguese Lega-
ton the Marquis de Several was summoned to
dinner at buckingham Palace. At the table he
recounted the events at Lisbon before he left
that city. He had been with the royal family
at Villa Vicosa and returned to Lisbon with
them, crossing the Tagus or the same steamer.
He bade the King farewell at the landing and
drove TO his hotel. Five minutes later he heard
the news of the assassination.
The marquis had nothing TO add to the inter
views which he gave in Paris. Speaking, how
ever, OF the visit of the British ships to Lagos
he said IL had been the intention of King Carlos
TO review them
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
FIVE HUNDRED MOORS KILLED.
French Artillery Effective in Recent Action
-Mulai Hafg's Appeal.

Paris, Feb Further reports OF the nsh'lhs near
Kasbah Der Rechd show that not fewer than hVe
hundred Moors were killed by the French On It's
march the punitive column under Colonei boute-
ourd razed and all the villages in its path
This caused the attack. The French artillery was
effectively employed. General d Amade. the French
commander in chief, has sent column from the
coast reinforce Colonel Boutegourd. VINO Is uIl-
derstood be continuing his expedition
The Foreign Office announced this morning that
it had received communication from Abd-ei-Aziz,
the Sultan of Morocco. denying that he had ap
pealed Germany, influence with France
to bring about the withdrawal of the French
troops from Morocco. The Foreign Office under
stands however. that Muai Hafig the Sultan of
the South, appealed TO Germany TO make the
French troops withdraw. and that in reply Ger
many said that she could not interfere. France
following the terms Of the Algeciras agreement
was not making cOnquests in Morocco Accord
ing 10 the ''Matin' the response of Germany to
Mulai Hafg was: Address yourself to Europe"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
VAR SCARE IN RUSSIA.
Possibility of Hostilities zcith Turkey
Discussed.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 5--The possibility of hos
tilities between Russia and Turkey a result
of the boundary dispute between Turkey and
Persia is gravely discussed by the 'Novoe
Vremya" to-day. which processes to believe that
ternational conditions. The paper says that the
present moment is the most favorable for Tur-
key since Russia is involved in interior troubles.
her army is disorganized and the Turkish bor-
der is without Notifications The paper pub
fishes a dispatch from its Tifis correspondent
saying that Russian army officers in the Cauca-
sus consider probable before April, that
threatening movements Of Turkish troops near
the frontier continue without interruption and
that several large steamers of the Austrian
Lloyd have been chartered by Turkey for the
transportation OF munitions of TO Anatolia-
The Foreign Office repeated to-day it's assur-
ance that there new developments in
the situation pointing to the possibility of hos
tities. but several high military officers, includ-
ing the chief of the mobilization section of the
War Office, said that they attached some weight
TO the view of the "Novoe Vremya-" Other Of
ficers said they thought it wise and necessary
to take precautions.
The customary notification is said to have
been sent to the reserves in the St. Petersburg
and other districts to hold themselves in readi-
ness for service at any time, but this step is in
no sense unusual
Advices received here from Teheran. Persia.
Northern Persia is being used for the formation
of cavalry corps, an arm which is practically
lacking in the Persian military establishment
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06

Mother and Lazcyers So Decide
Too Much WMskey an Tombs ?

Before he started South yesterday afternoon for
six weeks stay. Martin w. Litteton had long
talk with Mrs. William Thaw. a little later A
Russell Peabody had consultation with her, after
which the lawyers talked together over the tele-
phone This consultation followed by state
Ineut from both lawyers denying any disagreement
among counsel and also denying that any imme-
date application would be made for a writ of
habeas corpus to get Thaw out of MatteaWan or to
have him transferred 10 some other institution
It has been Mr.. LittletonS determined opposition
alone that has blocked such action, and the Thaw
family and the other lawyers have been unwilling
his policy 'let sleeping dogs lie" for
q while Dan O'ReilIy been particularly out
spoken in his opposition. it is said for the last
three days. and is reported saying that APP
plication would certainly be made for writ Of
habeas corpus in d few days.
Nh. LittletOn Will not return to this city for
couple OF months. and while he is it would
little surprise those with the
case if proceedings TO liberate Thaw got
well under way.
Too much whiskey and tobacco given Thaw
while in the TOmbs responsible for mis- nervous
condition, in the opinion of DR.. Lamb, superin-
tendent Of the asylum at Matteawan. according 10
DR.. Albert W. Ferris president of the State Com
mission in Lunacy, who observed the prisoner for
twenty minutes the other day. Dr.. Frank A. Nc
Guire, the Tombs physician, said that DR.. Lambs
statement unreasonable and untrue" Pre-
vious the first trial he said Thaw allowed
stimulant whatever. but since then had been
allowed three four of whskey day
when ne needed it. Like all other prisoners. Thaw
permitted smoke what he pleased in the
prison. DR.. Mcclure said
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06
PLANS OF THE TH4WS
Mdy Lcaue 1merlCd Permanently
after Hnrys Release.
IRy TeIegrapb to The Tribune ,

Pittsburg. Feb Alice Cornelia Thaw, whose
marriage to the Earl Of Yarmouth annulIed
to-day, is making arrangements to return
Pfttsburg at Her life wrecked. she will live
in seclusion with her mother. Mrs. William Thaw
According present plans. 1t is said, the two
women will remain here until Harry Thaw is re-
leased from Matteawan and then the three will
go 10 remote country, there I live until
the world has forgotten them. Whether this plan
includes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has not been def
nitely settled. but ii is declared that if IL the
wish Of Harry Thaw that she accompany them
the two other women will consent.
It is asserted positively here to-day that Alice
Thaw 10 free herself from the earl. consented to
continue to him the allowance she made on the
cay of her marriage She receives $4,000 a year
from her fathers estate, and the earl has been
receiving half of this. In addition the countess
ll.s been maintaining the household.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-06

China Informs Japan of Terms Made with
Russia-Reception at Peking

Peking, Feb. 5.--A customs agreement with re-
gard to Manchuria has been concluded between
China and Russia. and China has informed Japan
that she opened stations to-day for the collection
of customs the western Manchurian frontier and
that similar stations the eastern frontier will be
opened on February Z.
Japan has completed the restoration to Russia of
certain property taken when Dalny and Port Ar
thur captured. Included in the list are the
records OF the Russo-Chinese Bank.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager of
China held th.ir annual reception to-day for the
members OF the diplomatic corps in Peking
It is reported here that the Empress Dowager re-
Gently has beer encouraging the Emperor to be-
interested and take part in affairs of state