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Statement Of the Condition Of
Swedish American State Bank
at WARREN, MINI.

AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JULY is, 1908
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Statement Of the Condition Of
State Bank Of Viking
At VIKING, MINI.

AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS. ON JULY IS. 1908
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
POLICE help BOY ROB
Startling Charges Are Made
Against Four PatPOlmen.
INCRIMINATED BY A YOUTH
PhiIsdsIphian ConfesseS He Com
mitfed score of Robberies, While
officer ON the Beat aided Him.
Arrests Follow when Names Are
Given the superintendent of Police.

Philadelphia. April -Four policemen
attached 10 the Fifth and Race Streets
Station were arrested to-day charged with
completely in a score Of robberies on their
respective beats within thelast few
months.
Information that led to their detection
was furnished by a boy, Harry Rother-
berger, who confessed, after his arrest.
that the policemen aided him in his rob
berry campaigns
The men are John Kelly. c. NJ Lucken-
bill. Albert r. silhens. end John w.
straub.
While definite accusations against the
policemen were not given out when they
were brought TO the city hall it was
learned that Rotherberger said ne robbed
stores in Arch street and that the police
made it easy for him to steal
The youth was closeted with the su-
perintendent before the men were ar
rested. He is declared 10 have asked
Rotherberger for the names of any police
men who aided him, indirectly, TO rob
stores, and Rotherberger is said to have
implicated the four prisoners.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
SOCIALIST MEETING TAME.
Ne,y York Police ltnd rderiy Crowd
In Grand Ce4>trss1 Palace.

New York. April A. Tle elaborate pre-
cautions made by the police to prevent
any demonstration at the socialist me2t-
ing at the Grand Central Palace to-day
went for naught. Although police in civil
ian clothes were scattered throughout the
audience. the meeting proved an orderly
one from every standpoint.
Only three arrests were made, and these
were boisterous individuals among the
people. that blocked the street in the vi
cinity before the meeting opened.
The meeting, which was held to de-
nouuee the actions Of the bluecoats at the
Union Square bomb-throwing last Satur-
day, was practically devoid Of feature.
Several speeches. tame in the extreme.
were made, and resolutions were passed
accusing the city officials of gross viola
tions of the right Of free meeting and free
speech
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
HILL FIGHT EVELYN'S CHARGE
Hotel Man Insists He Ordered Mrs.
Thaw from Grill Room.
Counsel for Plaintiff SRys She Gets
More Than Ten Thousand
Dollars a Year.

New York, April {-James b. Regan.
proprietor of the Hotel Knickerbocker.
against whom Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has
instituted suit for $50.000 damages for libel.
because. as she alleges. Mr.. Regan caused
to be printed statements that he had or
dered Mrs Thaw from the grill room Of
the hotel, said to-day that he would de-
fend the suit TO his last dollar
Mr. Regan added that his election Of
Mrs. Thaw and f. r. Thomas was the
first instance when he personally had
figured in such proceedings. He said;
Usually I have one Of my clerks og some
other employe perform sucf offices. Out
of consideration Of Mrs. Thaw and Mr.
Thomas, however, I took personal charge
and asked them TO leave.
Daniel O'Reilly, Mrs. Thaw's lawyer.
was indignant when told that Mr.. Regan
had said that Mrs Thaw was not
proper person 20 De allowed in the grin
room Of the Knickerboc1er.
Mr. O'Renly was asked how much Of
an allowance Mrs. Thaw IS nov. receiving.
"All she needs. was the reply
Ten thousand dollars a year?'
ooh. more. much more than that. Mr..
OReilly answered.
For the past two days. Mrs Thaw $
eolored maid has been packing up nor
mistress things in the apartments she
occupied in the Prince George Hotel. 1t
is expected that Mrs. Thaw's trunks viii
be ont of the hotel and put in storage
by Tuesday or Wednesday to remain
until the completion OF the proceedings
Mrs Thaw has begun 10 have her mar
riage to Harry Thaw annuled. The
apartments at the Prince George Hotel.
for whiCI Mrs Thaw pays SO day, com
prise parlor. bedroom, and bath,
It does not appear likely that Mrs
Thaw win be able to go to Europe for
at least three weeks. The lawyers think
the annulment proceedings viii hardly
be finished before that time Size viii
leave the country the moment those pro-
ceedings are finished. her counsel declares.
Meanwhile. some are wondering whether
Mr. Ben Ali Haggin- who has been paint
ing Mrs Thaw's portrait under the title
of "The Mouse will be able 10 finish
his task It is thought unlikely that he
has so far had sufficient sittings from the
model to enable him to so on with the
work without her. and Mr. O'RellIy ad-
heres 20 his statement given out to-day.
that Mrs. Tnaw is resting in a little town
between Philadelphia and Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
JOHNsONITEs SCORE BRYAN.
Governors boomers Put Out First
letter IN Chicago.


Chicago. April 4-William J. Bryan was
served with notice to-day that the boom
ers of Gov. John a. Johnson for the Dem
ocrauc nomination for President are after
his scalp.
The first letter from the Johnson head
quarters in this city was received by
voters. Tt is on stationery Of the Mime
sofa Democratic Committee Mr. Bryan
is not mentioned By name, but it is
clearly understood thar Johnson men do
not believe he should be the nominee.
Here is the stinging paragraph for the
Bryanites ia the letter:
The Democracy OF the nation has for
twelve years been losing ground, and the
belief is general that under the old condi-
tlons defeat IS certain. For months the
party has drifted toward an autocratic
convention where popular choice is TO be
subordinated by personal VIII.
A pamphlet giving history Of what
Gov. johnson has accomplished accom-
panies the letter.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
RANGER DYING; POLICE HURT.
JEFF kidder Fires when Officers In
terrupt Fight with woman

FL Paso. Tex. April 4-JeT Kidder. an
Arizona ranger, is wounded and dying in
d Mexican Jail opposite Naco. Ariz.. ana
three Mexican peace officers of that town
are wounded. but not seriously, as the
result of a fight last night
Kidder had 6ght with Mexican
woman, and when the Mexican police
came, he fred. They returned the fire. ana
wounded him several times He wounded
each Of the officers, but not seriously.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
CROWD WATCHES SUICIDE.
Aged Man Leaps from Third-story
WindOVv-W0men Faint.

New York April with terror
stricken crowd watching him poise on q
high sill on the third-story window of
the Temple Han apartment house, at
I21st street and Lenox avenue. Benja-
min Bernstein. a wealthy retired mer-
chant. jumped to the pavement below
and vas instantly killed. Several women
in Tie crowd tainted
Bernstein had been ili Tor some time.
and was under the constant care Of
purses This afternoon De said he was
hungry. and asked the nurse to Eet him
something 10 eat. As soon as she had
left the room the aged man went 10 the
window and took The fatal leap
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
OPERATORS STAY TOGETEt..s,.
Decline 10 Treat with Miners as
IndividuaI Firms.

Pittsburg, April 4-The Pittsburg opera
tors held meeting to-day and decided
by wat s said to have been a unani-
nous Vote to refuse the proposition which
had been made the miners officials yes
terday 20 treat with each operator as an
individual and not insist an wage scales
being signed as whole district,
The operators claim 10 be standing by
their ultimatum. given some days ago
that they would not treat with local
heads Of The mining interests. but would
deal only with the natioaal officers.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
SOCIETY MAN LOSES
Anthony j. Drexel Biddle
Lasts Four Rounds.
JACK O'BRIEN IS THE VICTOR
Philadelphia CIubman Goes Into
Bout 10 Last six, bHt Cannot Hold
Up-Becomes PHYSICAL yExbausted
and Referee Puts stop to boxing
Contest-"Preg" ia Coed shape.

Philadelphia, april philadelphia Jack
OBren, the noted boxer, and Anthony
J. Drsxel Bigdle, equally wen known in
social circles. ami renowne dior his ath-
letic ability met in the ring tonight at
the exclusive Merton Cricket Cub. in
what was to nave been d six-round bout
At the beginning Of the fourth round
the bout was stopped. as AIr Biddle was
unable to continue.
For the first two rounds 3D. .ie gave a
good ezhias4oa. showing himss TO be in
good physical condition.
IN the third lround straight .efts Jared
him. and afteif aboat one miilute of the
fourth round, Referee William Recap
stopped the bout' as Mr Bifdle was ex-
hautsd
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
HURLS DIRE THREAT
GOmpers Says Labor Will
Organize in Secret.
SPEAKS FOR HEPBURN BILL
Declares Party and sIen fitut 10 Sat
Legfsiate at Federation's Bidding
win RcEret It-Hints NJ Gath
hound secret brotherhood and
Danger in Sueh Organizations.

Samuel Gompcrs, president Of the
American Federation of Labor. and other
men of prominence. appeared before the
House Committee on judiciary yesterday
To discuss the Civic Federation bin, IN
toduced by Representative Hepburn. of
Iowa. proposing amendments to the Sher-
man antitrust law.
Mr. Gompers made a threat in behalf
Of organized labor which he did not at
tempt to veil or conceal. He told tire
committee frankly that in view of the
intolerable conditions that now surround
laboring men. it would he necessary for
them to further in secret the cause for
which they stand if the inherent rights
which he alleged they possess were
taken from them by the application OF
the antitrust act.
He made it plain. further, that if the
pending bin were' defeated, labor would
hold the party in power responsible.
Suppose iniunctions are obtained
against -us?' declared Mr.. Gompers. Sup
pose our funds are taken from us by
damage suits? Our spirit cannot be kill
ed. The organization OF labor has lasted
for centuries. and it Is here to stay
Nothing can abolish it, We riay be
driven into organizing in secret but we
will never he exterminated.
Hints at secret Oaths.
And" continued Mr. Gompers with
great delberation, gentlemen Of the wis
l)n possessed by members Of this COM
liittee know that men who are allowed
% combine in the open. free and un-
nolested. ara more careful and circum-
spect than those who are driven info
secrecy. oath-bound secrecy.
IN my judgment no question before
Congress equals in Importance this propo-
sition to so amend the sherman law as
to give organized labor its rights-rights
that it has enjoyed for. a century.
1T ought not to be postponed until a
day hereafter The workmen feel that they
have been outraged by the Sherman law.
which has been construed so as to inter
fere with their inherent right Of going on
strike in the protection of their rights
and their very lives. If judge the tenn
per of the workmen Of this country cor
rectly. and I think I do. we cannot wait
much longer for relief. And It is certain
that we will hold to a strict accountability
the men or the parties responsible for de-
lay in our securing that action to which
We are so plainly entitled
Defends the Boycott.
Mr.. Gompers, in reply To questions pro
pounded by Representative Littlefeld
said that he believed in the boycott. Al
ter explaining that the right to strike is
the only great weapon labor has in its
struggle for its rights. Mr.. Gompers point
ed out that. while he favored the pending
bin as a whole he would like to have il
amended so as not to require Federal
registration by the labor organizations.
In the course Of his address Mr.. Com
Ders referred To an unsuccessful effort
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

St Petersburg. April Robbers to-day
entered the cathedral Of the Peteropav-
lovak fortress, which contains the tombs
OF the Russian emperors, and stole the
enormous key of the Gueorguieosk fort
ress in Poland. which was placed as a
trophy on the tomb of Constantine, the
son OF Paul the First.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
MOTHER SAVED BY CHILD.
Burning Woman Dragged from Her
House by Little Daughter.


Wilkesbarre. April Ain an effort to
save the life of her mother. seven-year-
old Loretta Carney, of Kingston, near
here, received injuries from which she
died to-day and the mother is not ex-
pected 10 recover.
Mrs. Carney tripped and fell late last
night as she was carrying lighted lamp
into the kitchen. The oil saturated her
clothes, which iared up with a gust Of
flame The child responded to the
mothers shrieks for help by trying to
drag her out of the house and away from
the burning oil, and she finally managed
to do so. They rolled over and over on
the ground and smothered the flames. but
the child was so badly burned that she
died few hours later
The mother is in a precarious condition
IN a hospital
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
ILLINOIS MAY GO DRY"
Local Option Vote TO Be Taken Next
Tuesday.


Tuesday.
Chicago. April A-In 1I50 Of the 1.295
townships in Illinois and in about l,5o0
cities and villages the voters VIII deter
mine Tuesday whether the territory is to
be wet or dry for two years, IN accord
ance with the local option law which Is
being given its first term in this state.
IN all Of the State under township or
ganizauon the vets and ."drys" are
fighting In a few isolated places in some
of the nineteen counties not under town
ship organization a fight is on.
The fight, in one form or another. has
reached to 81 of the 102 counties in nH-
nois.
On the outcome OF the ballot depends
whether between 3000 and 4,oo0 saloons
shall continue to operate.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
BAILEY DRAWS HUGE CROWD.
MOre Than Ten Thousand Attend
Opening Meeting in Texas.

Dallas, April A telegram from Luf-
kin says that 1o0O0 Southeastern Texas
farmers heard United States Senator
j. W. Bailey's opening speech in his cam
paign for deIegate-at-large TO the Demo-
cratic national convention. Bailey made
a great oratorical effort, besides severely
eriticizing the leaders of the forces op-
posed to him.
His campaign managers declare he will
have not less than 10e.0oo majority in the
primary election on May
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Dislike OUR ATTITUDE.
Russian 2-DerS Protest Against
Consul at Harhin.


Consul at Harhin
ST Petersburg, April 4-The newspapers
continue 10 protest against the attitude Of
The American consul al Harbin regarding
speeches Of influence in Manehuria.
The Novoe Vremya says Russia cannot
admit of any such Intervention by the
United States and neither can Japan.
The Bourse Gazette expresses the opin-
ion that Japan viii make representations
to the Washington government on the
subject similar to those made by Russia.
The Slovo expresses the belief that Ger
many is supporting America. on the
ground that thu Americans are upholding
Chinese sovereignty In Manchuria and
preserving the principles Of the open door
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
MRS. HARRISON AT WAR.
Widow of Former President mt Odds
with Art Club Members.

indianapolis Ind, April 4-The ladies of
the Local Art Association, under the
leadership of the widow of former Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison. have declared
war on the men OF the association.
They claim that the men are not Civ
ing the ladies proper representation in
the work of the association, and that
there is a disposition to crowd the ladies'
out OF ali places where anything Of i'm
portanee can be done. Some Of the ladies'
have resigned as members and say they
will have nothing more to do with the
work. while others are holding on and
trying to right the wrongs OF which they
complain.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison refused to-day
10 say anything further than that The men
acted very unjustiy toward the ladies in
refusing them proper share of the work.
Boards dressed ~, sIss per 100 feet.
Frank IiboeV a Co 9Th ST and n Y ave
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Preparation for Death.

Although the body had been in the
water for a week. it was not decomposed
The police believe Desmond made careful
preparation for death
Desmond was twenty-nine years old.
and received his appointment in the post
office about eight years ago He had no
bad habits. was well liked. and seemed to
have no troubles. On Saturday. March Is
ne got up ana left the house at o'clock
in the morning to 60 to work. He left
the post-office at o'clock and was not
heard from afterward. A postman said
he had seen Desmond in the afternoon on
the Highway Bridge,
Desmond was piano player, having
played for two councils of the knights OF
Columbus. He was a member of Spalding
Council and was well liked
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Caught in the hooks Of trot line. the
body of Cornelius Joseph Desmond. mail
distributor. who disappeared from his
home, 1919 Ninth street,>a. week ago. was
pulled to the surface of the Georgetown
channel by two fishermen at $50 o'clock
last evening.
The corpse was taken to the morgue,
where after viewing the body. Coroner
Nevitt issued a certificate Of death by
suicide. Nothing was found on the re-
mains to indicate why Desmond took his
life,
When notified by Central ofice Detect
i've Estes that Desmonds body mad been
found in the river. sister of the dead
man said she did not believe he commit
ted suicide. She said he. was subject to
fits Of dizziness. and at times his mind
seemed q blank
Fishermen Find the Body.
Alexander Gales and James II. Hollis.
fishermen, had "a trot line across the
Georgetown channel. midway between the
Highway Bridge and the railroad bridge.
The line had not been pulled up for some
time, and yesterday evening Hollis start
ed 10 bait it. He tugged at the end held
fast on the District side of the river, bat
was unable to pull in the line Thinking
Il was caught in sunken rock, he tried
To dislodge it with an oar, and finally
called TO Gales TO assist him. After tug
ging some minutes the hooks were
brought 10 the surface and near the end
fastened on the District side was found
the body of man. One hand grasped
the line in death grip. and several OF
the hooks were entaRgied in the clothing.
The fishermen notified the police of the
Harbor precinct and the patrol wagon
was sent 20 the scene. The body was
placed in the wagon and taken to the
mcrgue.
ON the body were a number OF letters
and papers which established the identity
Of the man. A letter from Peoria, ILL.,.
signed Gertrude. was thought to con-
tain a reason for Desmond's doing away
with himself but closer exan,nation
failed to prove this theory.
Besides the letters and papers. Des-
monds watch. ring. and three pocket
books were found. The watch was pinned
in his pocket and the other effects were
secured in manner TO give the impress
siQn ne had intended throwing himself in
the river and made preparations accord
ingly. In the pocketbooks was also found
$3.50.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Mrs. Mary orange pies.
! b The W..hIngton ~.

SPECIAL % me washington HeIald-
Lynehburg, Va. April AIRS. Mary T.
Orange. wife of Charles L. Orange, die6
yesterday. at her home in Writers street.
after an illness OF two weeks Mrs
Orange was member Of the Holy Cross
Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
COL. PEARRR Wins
In PRIMARY FIGHT
Warner Carries Montgomery
County by $50 Majority.
OPPONENT GETS OTHERS
LOwndeS Is Beaten in Allegany
Nearly Two to One.

Frederick and Garrett Elect Dele
gates Favorable to Present Repre-
sentative-COntest in Sixth Mary
land Warmer Than Two Years Ago.
Many Democratic Votes.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
ITALIANS HOLD UP TRAIN.
Polish WorIsmen Attacked Near
WiIlSesbarre, Pa.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 4-One hundred
Italian mine workers. armed with revol-
vers. held up a work train carrying a
number of Polish wOTkmen 20 the Fern
wood C0lHary OF the e Coal and
Iron Company to-da. go the
workmen 10 turn bac
Some who hesitat, s~
with revolvers and k ~
struck with stones.
the State coustabulaI
scene on their horses
and dispersed them.
woods and the troopt
tured fifteen They were h..,.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
J. II. small 4 Sens, Florists,
Washington and New York.

some lumber firms say times viii soon
be better and are holding Up prices.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
NEW HOUSE RULE
CURBS FILIBUSTER
But Democrats DO Not De-
Sert Their Tactics.
CONSIDER DISTRICT BILL
Appropriation Measure Is Dis
cuSSed in Committee.

DiiatOFy Tactics Delay COnsidera-
ative Sulzer Wants Washington
Made "City Beautiful" and Also
Suggests a Committee on Morgue
for Good Democratic Bills.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
pcfends lac noycott.
Continued on Page 4, Column 6.
The DeposIfor Has the Adxauta,

OF drawing interest or deposits IN the
banking dept. of Union Trust Co. Interest
on all accounts. every banking facility
Capital and surplus, $220o.000
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
baltimore and Return. s1.25.
unItirr,nrn and 0hin y u

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal Lin
tied. City Offices. liIT G 81. and 6l9 Pa
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

While you think Of It. telephone your
Want Ad to The Washington Herald. and
bill viii be sent you at ] cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
POTOMAC GIVES UP
CORPSE OF DESMOND
Fishermen Find Body in the
Georgetown Channel.
CAUGHT In A TR0TLINE
Mail Distributor Believed by
Police to Be a Suicide.

Disappeared From His HoIae in Ninth
Been Pinned in His Vest Pocket,
and Other Effects Give Impression
that He Had Prepared for Death.
Member of knights OF Columbus.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

No. cypress shingles, sS per 1000.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th ST. and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Frank I.ibbey 4 co, say IL Is getting
worse and are cutting prices.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Dressed piekets and Paiings, 81 per 100,
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th ST. and 4. J. ave-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

CIesr Alabama flooring, 81 per 100 feet.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th 81. and n. !. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

BIaclSistone's CarantIon Special
Beautiful carnations. 5ec dozen 18th & II.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

siding, s1.50 per I00 feet. A big cat.
Frank Lbbey & Co.. sth ST. and y. 7. ave,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

oontinued on raEe 4. column 2.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
District BsH Taken Up.

Finally. after a roll call on the Ques-
ton, the District appropriation bill was
taken ap in Committee of the Whole.
and Mr. Dalzeii took the chair. Imme-
diately hl'bustering tactics were again
resorted 20, Representative Henry. Of
Texas, moving to strike out the first six
words Of the first paragraph of the bill-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Boards dressed ~, sI.ss per 100 feet.
Frank Liboey & Co.. 9Th ST. and n. Y, ave.