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New-York tribune., 1908-02-02
STORIES OF THE L4W.
4n EngLishman's "reminiscences.

JOTTINGS OF AN OLD SOLICITOR. BY SIR John
Holldms. limo, pp. 247. Z. 7. Dutton q Co.
The old lawyer who has recounted in this
volume various "reminiscences of his professional
career has an excellent gift of narrative. He
writes with attractive simplicity, candOr, and
impartality and with a happy choice Of illus
trative anecdote. Great have been the changes
in the administration Of the law since 1S40,
when he first began TO practise-notably, he
tells Us, in the simplifcation Of pleadings, the
competency of the parties and others interested
to give evidence, and the facilities for the in
spection of documents. In those days he
says there were no long cases or comparative
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02
BALLAD OF THE YOUNGER son.

. BarTadell-Smith. in The Spectator.
My brother is in goodly case.
Far gOodlier than l:
He hath q mansion to his name
Ny roof-tree is the sky.
To him, hundred willing krayes
That serve his belly need
To me, page for my forage
A lad Of humble breed.
Within my brothers stalls there stand
OF horses full fiyescore:
a single Steed is all my need,
Alike for peace and war.
To quench my brothers thirst (good lack!)
Three nations send their wine
may not drain of France or Spain,
Old Adams drink is mine
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

A-WaUv miles ,f pregnant tllth
He hoids beneath his hand.
t. me ! Wis. not even j.
one Iit-lr I'll o. land.
That he may - dry-shod. great lords
Walk mtebIy IL tn uIT,.-
7 al0 WeL sped Ia have Ihe dread
OF but on I""T esquire.
". II good sooth. I have 40 ruth
For mine own poverty
envy not q whit or jac
All thai lr terters mo
H lies q Spt- a any king
! couch as chance decree
s. that ] sleep I do MOI grudge
= Irtl= - III eaSe-
NJ brother hath thousand cares
That rack him day by Gay
And he Is Spent with management
OF all ms fine array.
But I am free. - bird i free.
To DO my fon0eSc VIII
: would not -bate my fair estate
To haye ny BROTHER Ill.
H longs. rerChance. :" ride abroad
: hundred footnfen straight
Make ready gear. and 90 appear
Before him II ths gate
For seven aud-tWenty Weary months
Hath never been alone
GOO, that a man or woman car
Ee found - TAXI . throne,
Tor ne. the friendly silent stars
Yield all that J require.
Their twinklIng CONVERSATION joins
Fxacr with my desire
10 other frowarG tongue doth waS-
Unchecked within my tent.
The moon doth teach q y User speech
And saner argument.
NJ brother hath q clerk his craft,
And college learning rare.
No scholar my books Do lie
NoUhfther and Dowhere.
And Vet. meseems. my idle dreams
CAS- through the world / pass
pirly reflect eternal truths
A. il i looking glass
nv brother hath 2 thousand things
| hold the earth IN fee
And who VIII dare now Il declare
M brother betterS me
Nv brother hath, but never hath
! have and shall have still,
'rh,. Younger Son is Elder Son
Tfe cup is his 10 FL
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

my sake you will become a good American IT
Is sentiment fit for noble hearts; for the hap-
piness OF America is linked TO the happiness of
mankind
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

The Correspondence OF Queen Victoria is
just coming out in French. The translation "@S
made BY NJ. jacques BardoUG-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02
,or-NG NEW ENGLAND.
Sketches Of a Far-Of Time.

-s AND LEGENDS OF THE NEW
oID fA.ND BORDER Connecticut. Deerfield.
fNtrlss5-o r Katharine VI. Abbott. 12fno.
b - g. 7 Futnams Sons.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

The New American Type is the utIc Of a
forthcoming book of essays by Mr. Henry D.
Sedgwick. There are twelve of these papers
ana they deal with politics, literature and man
.lers Those who already know something or
the fruit Of Mr SeIGwick's clever pen will look
forward with keen interest to the appearance
of this volume.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

A new compilation under the title Of ''PoerG
Of American History has been prepared b.
Mir Burton f Stevenson and is 10 br publiShct
by Houghton, Mitflin 4 Co
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

yet each differing as to the methods by
which progress is TO be advanced The
country will be safe if either is elected
and the campaign viii turn upon the per
soual strength. popularity, and attrac-
tiveness of the candidates. as well as
upon the methods which they advocate
for accomplishing what they have in
view.
ProgrcsSiouist Would Win.
IF one party selects reactonary and
the other a progressionist, I believe JA3t
the reactionary viii be beaten.
Il think there has been a distinct
awakening of moral sentiment in poll
ties; that the people are disposed TO de-
mand- higher standards of their public
men than they ever before demanded,
and that the political methods of past
years viii be much discounteuanced. /
believe. for instance, that this IS a time
when q campaign such as was made by
Mark Hanna I'm 1896 will be utterly im-
possible"
Senator Newlauds not only discusses the
coming Presidential race. but he has
looked upon the policies of President
Roosevelt as expressed in his special
message.
In these policies, which be does not be-
lieve Will be carried out by the Republican
party. Senator Nswlands sees something
10 which the attention Of the Democrats
in Congress should be directed during the
present session.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
POPE IS DEEPLY SHOCKED.
Orders Requiem Mass in the Portu-
suese Church in Rome.

Rome, Feb. 2-The news OF the tragedy
in Lisbon was communicated to King
Victor Emmanuel al o'clock this morn
ins. He was deeply grieved to hear of
the death Of his cousin and ordered the
usual court mourning. All the festivities
that We're to have been held during this
period have been postponed.
The Duke Of Orleans telegraphed to his
sister, Queen Amelie, that he was leaving
at once for Lisbon. but ne abandoned the
idea on the receipt Of further dispatches.
The papal uunCio at Lisbon. Mgr Tonti.
tclegraphed the news Of the assassination
to Cardinal Del Val, papal secretary of
state, who notified the Pope at Z o'clock
this morning. His holiness was deeply
shocked and spent a long time in prayer
after the receipt of the intelligence. He
telegraphed condolences to Queen Amelie
and ordered requiem masses in the Portu-
guese church in Rome.
The nunciO has urged the Vatican to
instruct the Portuguese bishops and
clergy 10 support the government, it being
considered certain that with their help
the enemies of the monarch can now be
crushed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
CONDOLENCE FROM ROOSEVELT.
YiScOunt de AIte Believes Spanish
Anarchist Responsible for Crime.

NISCOunt de Alte, the Portuguese Minis
ter to the United States. was deeply
shocked at the news of the assassination
Of the King and crown prince Of Portu-
gal and denied himself TO all callers yes
teTday. The minister has received several
dispatches from his government
regarding the tragedy but ne declined to
make them public. Many members Of the
diplomatic corps called upon him to pre-
sent their condolences.
President Roosevelt sent a message Of
coincidence to the new King Of Portugal,
yesterday, but the text Of the message
wat not given to the press. 1t was trans
mitted to Mr. Bryan, the American Min
lister at Lisbon. who will personally pre-
sent it TO the new king.
The new King Of Portugal is only eight
cen years Of age. He was born in Lisbon.
ON November -. 1889. His fun name is
Manuel Marie Philippe Charles Amelia
Louis Michel Gonzaque Xavier Francois
d Assise EUgen-. Duke of Beja. He was
educated in the palace under distinguished
private instructors. and, at the age of
y
midshipman He IS now d lieutenant. He
is popular with the people.
Unlike most of the people of his race he
has fair complexion, with blonde hair,
and is considered handsome lie was
named after Don Manuel the Fortunate,
who was King of Portugal from 1895 to
1921. which was one of the most prosper
Gus epochs i'm the history of the country.
Niscount de Alte said over the telephone
last night that he believed the assassina-
tion was not due to "A revolutionary out
break, but to anarchists from Barcelona.
Spain While not making any definite
statement To that effect the minister in
dicated that he had advices which pointed
TO anarchistic responsibility for the trag-
edy. He declined to make public the dis
patches he had received from his govern
ment in regard to the situation, but ex-
pressed the opinion that the worst was
over.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

ing the night several arrests were made.
and there were collisions between troops
and isolated bodies og armed men.
According 90 an official statement. the
government already has complete proof
that the assassinations were carried out
at the instigat.on of several high per-
sonages belonging 10 the Republican
party 1t is stated that an ex-miulster
belonging 20 tile Rsgeuerator party was
mixed up iu the affair hut that be has
crossed the frontier by way OF sala-
manca.
COnspirHtoTs Heavily Armed.
Upward of thirty men were concerned
iu the murders. These were scattered
about in different places. The group
stationed iu the Prado do Commercial
comprised dozen men. nearly all of
whom We're clad iu long travelling cIoaks.
under which they carried carblucs They
were also armed with pistols and re-
volveTs
Toward midnight the police discovered
a store of bombs. explosives. and arms.
and number of Republican proclama-
uons. Half the persons arrested during
The night with arms In their possession
were Republicans and the other half Re
.generados. Several of them are we'll
known pers0nages.
The Portuguese government addressed q
long telegram TO the Spanish authorities.
asking that a Gordon of soldiers De
stretched along the frontier TO prevent
the escape Of accomplices iu the plot
Precautions have been taken az all the
Portuguese scap0rts 10 prevent the en-
barkaton OF any Portuguese subjects.
Among the assassius is said to be "a
Spauiard of the name Of Cordova. son
Of weIi-buown militant anarchist.
Plan to Proclaim Republic.
According to official information. the
object of the plot was % exterminate the
whole royal family. As soon as this was
accomplished, it was intended to kill Pre-
mier Franco, the only strong man in
Portugal and then proclaim republic
as the only possible form of government
for the country.
The assassins laid their plans with
fendish ingenuity. It is believed that
each man knew whom he was TO try TO
kill Nearly all the wounds were inflicted
in the heads of the King and crown
prince. showing the deadly accuracy Of
the assassins aim.
The correspondent is informed that the
British Atlantic fleet has been ordered TO
leave Vigo and proceed TO Lisbon, To
watch the development of events.
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SHOCK IN EUROPEAN CAPITALS.
Feared that Crime viii Give Im-
pctHs 90 AnHrchfstIc Activity.

London. Feb. king Edward v-ss
grieved and horrIfed urar learning a.
the murder Of King Carlos and g,~ov,,
Prince I.uiz priIfr-. ~. - m
,i.s,,st.is.7 d, -, ..,-.-.-1
'''' aii 'l c'-'-
-'''''l''' ana eollii-ldHHed
-ial 'i- EAsHsA court go into mourning
Tor iouT weeks. He has Cancelled his
proposed visit 90 CopeuhageD and Chris
tiaula.
Dfsustrbes frou au rr. f-r,-o,,.,,, oar.
i5,fs sr,r,- t.,. ,. -.-.--..-.
.1f.....I '' has
..l.. o- '-. h,'Les- - l--
i''''s "l'' 'A' 'eiedFtd queen from
every court the news created tre-
meudous impression iu ST. Petersburg
where leading uarsouagas axpsrf tho
crime VIII cause "A revival of anarchist
aefiyify Tt esue.d a ,.,,,.+ .r.t-f,.4 s--
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-.5 ''-',''''s
''''".f1 upon tiie
''-+ oil lAe ear.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

TO protect existing abuses, but to con-
serve everything that is good and true
and useful.
II hope there will be several candidates
at the next convention and that each
State will express its best judgment in
the interests of the people at large. and
that 40 man who has the support of any
State or section viii forego the presenta-
tion of his claims simply because he fears
the prestige of some other candidate.
Tolerance and dcliberation should, above
all things. characterize our next eonyen-
tion.
VIII Act Wisely.
Il think this will be the case, and l
think the convention Will act wisely in
its choice. whether the candidate be Mir.
Bryan or some one else. There will be
no emotion that viii sweep the people of
their feet. The nomination will express
the deliberate Judgment of The Democ-
racy of the country and if il is adverse
70 Mr. Bryan, De viii bow 10 il. like any
other IovaI Democrat
Il am inclined 10 think that the next
campaign viii turn more upon questions
of ethics. morals. and altruism than upon
material questions of industrial policy.
The two men most conspicuous in the
public eye are Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Roosc-
Welt. both of whose teachings have in
spired "a moral awakening If a reaction
airy candidate should be selected on both
sides. the campaign viii then turn mainly
upon questions of Industrial policy; but
If, as / believe Will be the case, the
nominees on both sides should be progres-
sionists. men such as Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Taft, the campaign viii be conducted
largely on the moral questions that !
have indicated.
"The country will then have opposing
each other two Of the best types Of
American citizenship. both rCformers,
both altruists. both progressionists, and
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

by decree established, and sinecures
abolished There were loud protests, but
the premier Inct them with measures Of
stern repression. Newspapers were sus-
pended. meetings were prohibited. political
clubs dissolved. and a strict censorship
established
1t viii be seen, therefore. that the sus-
pension or the constitution was not with
out excuse. and there would never have
been a serious uprising despite the many
threatcnings if the same principle Of
dictatorship had not recently been ap-
piled GO the local as we'll as the national
government. Even such d denouement
as that of yesterday was utterly uneX-
pected. It's real effect FOR the present
ar least. VIII be to- strengthen the present
authority Severe arbitrary measures
have, naturally been taken under the
circumstances to preserve order.
VIII Snpport Premier.
1t is announced that the young King
Manuel VIII firmly support Premier
Franco There viii be no regency. as
the successor 10 the crown becomes
eligible at eighteen years OF age. King
Manuel presided at his first cabinet
council to-day. He was pale, and car
ried his arm in sling, but he was calm
and brave after his awful experience
IL is an intelligent lad. and much re-
sembies his father
The Cortes viii be summoned shortly
10 take the oath Of allegiance. but
whether e. viii be allowed TO resume its
legislative functions has not yet been
decided.
There was q small but violent demon
stration to-day outside Of Premier Fran
co.'s house but of any serious popular
uprising there is absolutely no sign The
police are making many arrests. Some
are based ou suspicion of completely with
the assilssins- Others are described as
UTUgaufIaHaTv
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
TROOPS OCCUPY CITY
Attack on Home of Premier
Franco Is Repulsed.
DISCOVER STORE OF BOMBS
Police Make Many Arrests, Some of
the Prisoners BeIng Weli-knOwn
Asked to Stretch Gordon of Sol
diers Along the Frontier.

London. Fec. 3.-The Madrid correspond
ent Of the Telegraph says an account OF
the assassination received from d trust
worthy source in Lisbon states that after
the tragedy the whole city was occupied
10y troops, as it was feared there would
bee a repetition of the attempts, aud that
members Of the government would be
attacked.
a terrible panic broke out at II o'clock,
when several shots were heard in differ
eut streets They came from a number
of armed groups. who made an attack on
the house of Premier Franco, but they
were repulsed by soldiers. Several per
sons were killed and number were
wounded in the street firing.
The louse and the immediate neighbor-
hood wese therefore, surrounded by sol
diers. police, and municipal guards. Dur
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
POLICY FOR THE DEMOCRATS.

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The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
Great Activity at Madrid.

Madrid, Feb. king Alfonso was hunt
ing at Lachar when he received the news
of the assassination of the King and
crown prince of Portugal. He immedi-
ately Cancelled all his engagements for
festivities attending his visit and will
probably return to Madrid tomorrow
An extraordinary meeting OF the cabinet
was held to-day This has given rise to
a Tumor that Spanish troops may be sent
to the Portuguese frontier. All the Off
GERS Of the Madrid garrison are confined
to barracks and there IS great activity at
the ministry Of war
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
DR.. PARKHURST CYNICAL.
Laments Emptiness Of Life Lived by
Many wealthy Americans.

New York Feb. DIR Charles f.
Parkhurst in his sermon At the Madison
Avenue Presbyterian Church. this morn
ing lamented the emptiness Of life which
he said characterized many wealthy
Americans They are Ike a small boy
playing with a sled, he said. because the
boy is entirely happy I'm his sled. and has
uo sense OF responsibility outside Of the
sled.
when I was in Europe last summer %
said Dr. Parkhurst, "I read about some
people Of Newport who had given an
elaborate reception 10 a chimpanzee.
was ashamed 10 think that any of my
e0mpari0ts would thus openly confess
their belief in the theory of evolution.
And the sad part of this incident was
that these people didn't realize that they
were 20 be pitied."
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
OPORTO RUMOR OF REPUBLIC.

London Feb. 3.-From Oporto comes an
uHconfrmed rumor that the republic was
proclaimed there to-day. But Lisbon is
as quiet as the grave. almost; a funereal
air pervades the city; the government
seems To be right. horror Of a cowardIy
crime has revived waning patriotism.
Troops occupy hidden posts. ready for
any emergency and with nothing to do.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
YOU CAN SAVE MONEY,
REST FOR TRAIN CREWS.
Coal Men VIII BE Forced TO Take
Eight Hours on.

Reading, Feb. 2-BesinninE today. all
freight ana coal crews running out Of
this city and Palo Alto were not per
mitted TO return until they received eight
hours rest Reading crews going to Port
Richmond viii lay over at that place. and
Palo Alto crews viii lay over al Bridge
port. in other words. none of the crews
viii be permitted 20 make "a round trip
or double the road, for fear they cannot
make it within the limit OF sixteen hours.
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The Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona hde circulation "a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital It's books are
open.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
FAIL TO GET PRISONER.
Y Iouth Cannot BE Extradited on the
Charge of HaEing.

Denver. Feb. Assistant Attorney
General Horace Phelps has decided that
hazjug is not an eXtraditable Ofense, and
Sheriff Edwin c. Williamson, of Stark
County, Illinois, VIII go home without
said % have taken refuge with a sister
in Salida, Colo. after indictment by an
Illinois grand jury for participating in
an alleged conspiracy with six other boys
TO injuge a feIlow-student at the Bradford
High School by tying him 10 a tombstone.
The tombstone was tipped over and
Charles O'Coun0r seventeen years old.
the victim. had one of his legs injured
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
viii Police the Frontier

Madrid. Feb. 1T was decided at the
cabinet meeting to-day to establish a po-
lice service along the frontier of Portu-
gal. Similar measures will be taken along
the French frontier.
The latest official kilograms from Lisbon
say that several hundred persons have
been arrested.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
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expects 20 remain away for two or three
weeks
Until he returns 10 the city. il is an
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had 10 DO with Thaw going To- Mat
teawan-Was so unsatisfactory TO Thaw
and his family that IiftIeton was ont of
tho raga ritrlstop daniad tlfs to-day
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y" bFe"h WIN ihaW'
There has been mo- break between
Ihaws family and myself.
IL is pointed out. however. thdt, as Tar
as MS retainer ana the task Tor which he
was employed IS concerned, Littleton's
work was over with the verdict
However, he was in consultation with
nav anu win [llt pI ls'iIeI 5 ldlnily as
20 --.,.5 T. $50 - "a 'iie .5
ie nv TfttIeton.s advice thar nafta,s nil
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refused IN Soc 1bo u-iedon, of delq7-
This attit1,da ON tba r,rr - 81, ,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
Nation Full Of Graft.

In some cases men occupied as many
as eleven paid government offices at the
same time One politician drew 81, 500 a
year as Minister to China and during his
whole tenure of Office never left Portugal
He also occupied six other positions
bringing his salary up to $4,000. The
grant toward the maintenance of 4 nun
merry which had long ceased TO exist was
paid year after year to private indi-
viduals.
Senior France put an end 10 all this.
The Chamber was dissolved. government
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
The Largest morning CircuIation

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide circulation - circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital. Its books are
open
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

The police are still holding john Davis
colored, who was arrested Saturday night
on suspicion of being the negro who at
tackled and robbed Miss Janette Kelly of
her pocketbook on the night of January
A. Miss Kelly had q look at the man.
although she was unable 20 positively
identify him as her assailant. she told
the police Davis closely resembled him
Only ten cents a week, delivered at
your dOOr-the daily issues of The
Washington Herald. Phone Main $500.
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BRYAN NOT TO QUIT,
SAYS NEWLANDS
Nebraskan viii Not Retire
as Presidential Candidate.
PEOPLE HAVE ASSENTED
Assumption of Few that He
Cannot Win Is Absurd.
PEOPLE HAVE ASSENTED

Nevada senator Who Had Demo-
cratic Leader and Party senators
at Two BanquetS Gives ont state
mcnts-Says Reports Of Mr.. Bry-
ans Withdrawal Are without
FoundatiOn-Wiu Act Wisely.