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The Washington herald., 1908-04-30
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
0. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washinrton Wednes5av AnriI n-s y

Washington. wednesday April 9-s p. m
The disturbance which central over tho South
west Tuesday night, after reaching the Texas coast
turned nCFtheastWard and Is central tonight over
Southeastern Mssissppi. II was attended by show
IN its and also decided fall in tempera-
tgre, which latter. however, followed By quick
recovery during Wednesday north Of Oklahoma the
Tise in temperature extending from Nebraska, Colo
fado, Utah. and Nevada northHard to the Canadian
line There we're also showers In the Ohio Valley,
the Lower Lake region, New England and interior
New York elsewhere the weather generally fair.
Notwithstanding the warmer weather in the West
Temperatures still below the seasonal average
east of the Rocky Mountains, except in the Atlantic
States. and freezing temperatures occurred Wednes-
day morning as far south the Texas Panhandle
With the northeastward movement Of the Southern
disturbance, there will be rain Thursday in the
Ohio Valley and the East Gulf States, extending
by night into the South Atlantic and Southern por-
ton Of the Middle Atlantic States and during
Thursday night and Friday into the Lover Lake
region and New England. The weather VIII be gen
orally fair Thursday and Friday in the Upper Lake
region, the Upper Mississippi Valley, and the West
and fair Friday in the South,
II viii be cooler Thursday in the East Gulf
States, and cooler Thursday night and Friday in
the Atlantic States. 1t VIII be warner Thursday
tn the West Gulf States, and probably warmer Fri
day IN the central valleys and the East Gulf States.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
fresh and variable, becoming north 10 northeast
probably increasing Thursday night; on the Middle
Atantlc coast Faflables neCnng north 70 northeast
pT0pablr increasing by Thursday night On the south
Atlantic coast fresh possibly brisk sOutherly shift
ing TO southses,erly and westerly Thursday night
On the East Gulf coast tTisl 10 moderately high
northwest 10 north diminishing Thursday morning;
on the West Gulf coast, fresh north 70 northeast
on the Lower Lakes. fresh west TO northwest and
On the Upper Lakes fresh northwest 10 north,
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
viii have variable winds becoming nerth 10 north
east Thursday night and increasing somewhat with
unsettled weather, 10 the Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Frost warnings have been issued for Colorado
Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Northwestern AFkazsaa
the Texas Panhandle. and the northern portion Of
Eastern Texas.
Flood warnings have been issued for the Lower
D. u = a
The Washington herald., 1908-04-30
Local Temperature.

Midnight, 90; & m. 50; a m, g; "a. m. a..
a. m. 5s: 10 a m, 63: p noon, 6s; p m, q,
?. m. 70; n m. "a: p. m, ss; 10 D. N. 81
Maximum. IS; minimum, &C.
Relative humidity-s a. m, 70; D. m. %; 8 D.
m, S Rainfall Is p. m to p. m, O. Hours of
sunshine. l3.7; per cent Of possible sunshine lO0
Temperature same date last year-AIaxmum. Il:
minimum, o.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-30
CARS 70 KENSINcToN

IRON 18th st. and y y are. every Is minutes Pass
Rock Greek Bridge. Park, MAIN ENTRANCE Zoo.
to Chevy Chase Lake. Connect with kensinzton
cars. Round trip tickets. 25c. at Fusseli's.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-30

Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Northwestern AFkansss
the Texas Panhandle. and the northern portion Of
Eastern Texas
Flood warnings have been issued for the Lower
Pearl River of Mississippi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
DENY PETITION
Jewish Colonial Trust Would Like 10 Restrict Power of
 Organization
TO TAKE IN PALESTINE

London, April IA petition of the Jewish Colonial trust asking pow CT from the court to restrict it's opera tions to Palestine was dismissed to- day by the court of chancery. The trust has capital of $2,000, 900 which has been subscribed with the object of promoting the welfare of the Jew ish race in all parts of the world. The managers of the trust who were sup ported by considerable section of the stockholders contended that the colonization of Palestine and neigh boring territory was the great ideal of Zionism and the only object worth retaining. Israel Zangwill and oth- CT dissentants bitterly opposed the proposed scheme of limitation. Tt would mean" MT Zangwill declared to the court, sitting down idle be- fore the closed gates of Zion.'' The promised land, he declared. was not at present attainable and the propos- ed restriction would prevent the trust from ameliorating the distress of persecuted Jews in many parts of the world
 Justice Eve in dismissing the peti- tion took MT Zangwill's view. He said that if he sanctioned the sug- gested alteration he would be doing little to improve the condition of an oppressed and great people outside of Palestine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
PARDON FOR ALL
Many Persons of Position Were in the Plot 10 Assassinate
 King Carlos
GENERAL AMNESTY

Lisbon. May 4.-The government has completed it's investigation into the plot that led to the assassination last February of King Carlos and the crown prince of Portugal.
 The conspiracy apparently had so many notifications and it has been discovered that so many persons Of position are either suspected or i'm plicated that it has been decided not to bring any prosecutions. Neverthe- less in order to keep up appearances King Manuel when he takes his oath of office will grant a general political amnesty; this however will cover offenses only up to January 30. The assassinations occurred February l.
 Although King Manuel has ex- pressed his willingness to repay to the treasury the money advanced to the late King Carlos the cabinet on account of the present condition of the finances of the royal household, has decided to ask parliament to cancel these debates.
 Dr Jose de Alpoim, chief of the progressive dissidents, who has been a thorn in the side of the monarchy, is believed to have made deal with the government by which one of his followers will enter the cabinet at the earliest opportunity. The civil governor of Lisbon has issued or ders that all arms in the possession of private persons be surrendered immediately. After May any per sons having arms in his possession without the proper permission will be severely punished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
World Power in Palestine.

New York, May 4.-Joseph Cowen was the principal speaker at meet ing of the Federation of American Zionists at Clinton hall last night. He was cheered for fully five min utes when he was introduced and repeatedly applauded as he painted ] glowing picture of a Jewish world power" in Palestine. When Mir Cowen called upon his hearers for contributions in dollars and cents there was an ominous silence. Then he said: "l notice that the cheering has ceased; 1 notice that your er- thusiasm has died down; but I tell you We have got to have material aid. Our last congress voted unani- mously for Jewish national fund and called on every Zionist to con tribute no less than five francs to it. Yet mp to the 9th of last month qnly $1.000 had been contributed by the Zionists in the United States and $500 of that came from St Louis. Now you must do better than that. You must meet this demand. Let us show our enthusiasm by material deeds"
 Mir Cowen said the Zionist move ment was greater than a religious one for il was national movement. The speaker was introduced as a second Moses. He came from Lon don.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
ACHING FOR WAR
Government of Venezuela Thinks There is an Intrigue on
 Foot.

Carthagena, Colombia, May A. The government at Colombia has reason to believe that the govern ment at Panama is intriguing with Venezuela to declare war upon this country. It is known that the occu- patton of Jurado, which is on the Atrato river, the boundary line be- tween Panama and Colombia, has angered the Panama government. The occupation of Jurado was done on the advice of the American gov ernment which held that it was clearly within Columbian territory. The attitude of the government Of PaPnama has given the United States good deal of solicitude. One of Secretary Taft's chief missions to Panama is to try and adjust the matter It is believed that the American government is aware of the effort of D Panama to induce Venezuela to make war upon Colom. bia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
METHoDIsTs TO MEET.
QuadrenniaI Conference to Open on
 "Wednesday In Baltimore.

QuadrenniaI Conference to Open on
 "Wednesday In Baltimore.
 Baltimore, May 1.-The general con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal church, the governing body of that de- nomination, will assemble in the Lyric hall for its quadrennial session on Wednesday.
 There will be in attendance at this session 7S7 voting delegates, of whom B94 arc ministerial and 393 lay, the lat ter including a few women. A number of the delegates come from foreign countries.
 The lay delegation includes two gov enors, Governor l. Frank Hanly of Indiana and Governor E. w. Hoch of Kansas; Senator Deliver of Iowa. a number of congressman. judges, college presidents and number of other lead CTS in professional and business life.
 Among the important questions which will occupy the attention of this great 1eliberative assembly are the follow ing:
 Should the time that any minister may serve charge be limited to . specified term as was formerly done?
 Should the book discipline of the de- nomination continue to specify certain forms of amusement as prohibited or should the vigorous attitude of the de nomination with respect to amuse- ments It regards as questionable be phrased in the terms of general princi- pies. as was the case until the general conference of 1872?
 The general conference will elect a number of new bishops from six to ten, It is thought.
 In connection with the month of dai. ly sessions at the Lyric there will be a number of notable afternoon. evening and Sunday events. These will include celebration of the centennial of the organization of the general conference as delegated body, at which Vice President Fairbanks, Methodist lay man of Indianapolis. is to preside; an address by William I. Bryan and q trip to Washington. where at the Amer ican university the delegates will be addressed by President Roosevelt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
NO FUSION FOR HEARST.
independence Party Resolves at New York Convention to Stand Alone.

tndependenee Party Resolves at New
 York Convention to Stand Alone.
 New York. May 4.-The Independ. ence party held it's first state conveN- tion in Carnegie hall. Four delegates at large were selected and a platform adopted which makes 1t plain that in the national campaign to be conducted by the organization headed by Mir. Hearst there will be no fusion with the older parties.
 Delegates at large will go to the na- tional convention to be held fin Chicago late in July uninstrieted. They are: William R. Hearst of New York. Hen- ry A. Powell of Kings. Reuben Robie Lyon of Steuben and pr. c. H. W. Auel of Erie.
 Arthur Brisbane of New York and Alfred ]. Boultcn of Kings were cho- sen electors at large. aud there was nlso selected a full list of electors from the congressional districts in the state.
 The platform follows fin part:
 Equality of opportunity. the largest measure of individual liberty consist cnt with equal rights. effective control over enterprises which are distinctly public in their nature. the overthrow of the rule of special interests and the restoration of government by the ma jcrity. exercised for the benefit of the whole cOmmunity-these are the pur. poses to which the Independence par ty is pledged"
 Speeches hy William R. Hearst. John Temple Graves and others were well received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
DIVER IN PERIL.
He was Attacked by a Number of
 Bull Snakes.

Chicago, May IA dispatch to the Tribune from Cincinnati, O., says: William McNeil of Brooklyn, N. r., a professional diver, had a narrow escape from death yester- day in battle under water with a dozen big bull snakes and may die from the bursting of blood vessel. McNeil is showing at Chester park his exhibition consisting of diving feat. accomplished with the aid of a weighted belt around his body and mimic battle with snakes that are let into the water after he has re- leased the belt.
 A new attendant blundered and freed the snakes too soon. The weight of the reptiles and the belt kept McNeil under water, though he struggled violently to rise. The spec tators looked on innocently believ- ing they were watching the ordinary performance until physician saw blood flowing from the mans mouth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
TELLING AGE BY COLORS.
Japanese Girls Attire Merges from
 One Shade to Another.

There is a eandor about Japanese women to which few English women would have courage to aspire. and such custom as that of girl rep resenting in fact walking census" by limiting herself to particular range of colors according to her age would be considered a preposterous idea in this country. And yet such is said to be the fashion in Japan, a girls attire merging like the colors in a prism from one shade to the other as the years speed on.
 Midway between the early twen- ties and the next decade purple, chestnut and pink, where the kimona is concerned are made to take the place of the pale shades of silver gray or blue ciel which up till then have represented her color card. White, in addition, is relinquished would seem arbitrary in England in these days when white toilettes are regarded as almost grandmotherly.
 When in her 27th year, Japan csc woman acquires a lew dignity when she takes her first step into the important realm of striped fla brics, which give such an added status to their wearer. As the years go on the wide stripes which pro- claimed her initial plunge into a diff ferent category to that of ner young CT friends and companions narrow with each succeeding year, until the finest hair line announces with all most offensive honesty that she has reached the age of 30.
 Pale mauve shades, as we'll as cinnamon and blue, are her choice as regards color until sne Is five years older. when without sign or protest she leaves all bright tones to her younger sisters, and is seen thenceforward in the dull, drab tints of brown and dark gray, until her striped kimona is changed for a checked brown or gray at 45. This is exchanged finally a few years later for black or very dull gray, in which sober garb a Japanese woman con tinues until the end of her life.- London Evening Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Photographic Conference.

Lisbon, May 4.-The International telegraphic conference was opened here to-day. Belgium intends to pro- pose an important modification of the present system of counting words whereby the existing distinctions re- garding plain, conventional and code language is to be abolished and uni form wordr of five letters or five fig ures substituted. This proposition already has met with strenuous oppo- sition from the commercial interests of Great Britain and America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
To Limit Candidates.

Washington, April 4.-Before n: left Washington last Monday for the Pacific coast Secretary Metcalf de cided to limit the selection of candi- dates for the Camp Perry, Ohio small arms matches to those marks men who are attached to ships on the Atlantic coast This it is feared will seriously cripple the team to rep resent the navy at Camp Perry for the reason that most of the mem bers of the 1907 team are with the ships on the Pacific coast. The de- pertinent considered it would be a waste of the public funds to bear the expenses of transportation across the continent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
WOULD USE BOMBS
Police Investigating Plot 10 Kill Many. Lord Kitchner Among
 Number.

Calcutta, May 4.-The police are Investigating the native plot revealed here yesterday to murder Europeans by means of bombs, and the more they go into the matter the more serious and widespread the conspira- cy appears. Documents seized at the houses where bombs and explosives were being manufactured reveal that it was part of the plot to kill Lord Kitchener, ommander-in-chief of the British forces in India, and other high officials. The authorities be- lieve they are facing an attempt at revolution. A number of prominent Bengalese are implicated and sensa- tional arrests are expected to fol- low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Kilbey Breaking Down.

Chicago, May 4.-Fearing physi- cal breakdown Commissioner George A. Kilbey, the western head of the Salvation army, has requested Gem eral Booth to relieve him of his com mand. A public farewell demonstra- tion on large scale will be ten- dered the commissioner and his wifs next Wednesday night Commis- sioner Kilbey has been in command of all Salvation army operations ex- tending over two-thirds of the United States for the past three years. His territory extends westward to the Pacific coast from a line north and south between Duluth and New Or. leans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
BACK TO SANITY
Chicago Bank President Says Il is Time 10 stop Denounciug
 wealth.

Chicago, Nay 4.-"of late we have
 together tbo much denunciation of wealth soSthat all wealth has come to be looked upon as predatory and it's acctmulation as somehow inher- ently ficious. Often too the church think has been inclined to join in thisJchorus. It is time that it lead the way back to sanity and to ra- tidnal and ordered view"
 This criticism of what was termed fthe attitude of the church ill giving countenance to the critics of the re- public was voiced last night by Da- vid R. Forgan, president of the Ma tional City bank in a talk before the Chicago Sunday Evening club. The service was conducted largely by members of the Chicago Association of Commerce and prominent business men embraced the opportunity to turn the tables upon their brethren of the cloth and give the church a few hints as to the proper note to sound in pulpit oratory. Without exception the men who talked took hopeful view of the ethical stand ards of modern business contrasting them with the attitude of the busi- ness leaders of 50 or even 25 years ago.
 To illustrate his general proposi- tion that ethical standards were con stantly improving, MT Forgan turned to figures. Out of every thousand of checks that are laid on my desk rep resenting business transactions, he said, there is possibly one that stands for crooked transaction. The other 999 represent plain transactions, both parties to which are eminently satis- fled with the exchange. The church I think should cease denouncing the accumulation of wealth from the pull lpit. The church should say to the business man get money and more money, but get it honestly. Get mon ley; don't let money money get you. Then bring us some of your wealth.
 e conscious of the power of money.
 p not despise it. The relation of
 e church to wealthy should be sym
 thetic, not antagonistic."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
THAW IS RELEASED
Will Not Be Detained in Asylum During Hearing For His
 Release.

Poughkeepsie, May 4.-As result of to-day's proceedings to secure the release of Harry K. Thaw from the Matteawan asylum, it was decided that Thaw sshall not be returned to the asylum, while the hearing is in progress, but shall be confined in the Duchess county jail. Thaw expressed pleasure at the decision.
 On account of the large court room being occupied with regular term of the Duchess county court the supervisors room in the court house was improyised for the court As it's capacity is not more than 200 cards of admission were issued by Sheriff Chanler and only those hold ing tickets were admitted. A score of women were among the specta- tors
 Harry Thaw reached the court room at 10:45. He was in the GUS tody of pr Amos T. Baker, acting superintendent of the Matteawan asylum, and two attendants.
 Thaw looked rugged and we'll and his color indicated that he has had plenty of outdoor life at Matteawan He took seat at the counsel table between Lawyers Graham and Pea body and at once entered into earn est conversation with MT Graham who is in charge of the habeas cor. pus proceedings A private detec. tive sat behind Thaw and was joined later by Roger O'Mara, the Pitts burg detective who helped in the preparation of Thaw's defense. Pro. ceedings were delayed until after | o'clock owing to the late arrival oi Assistant District Attorney Garvar of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Ebration at Rhode Island.

Idence. R. l., May 4.-The [ Rhode Island, the first of |ginal 13 colonies to renounce Eereignty of Great Britain,
 to the declaration of inde- 5 to-day observed the 132nd |ary of the signing of the mt which declared the col e free of any allegiance to sh crown. The state and Il departments recognized
 and patriotic societies and
 organizations held many ions. Artillery companies Id in Providence, Newport, and Bristol were instructed D salute of 13 guns at noon. rywhere flags were flown at f from sunrise to sunset.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
DEFENDS THE NEGRO
Senator Bulkeley Says They Had Nothing 10 Do With the
 Brownsville Affair.

Washington, May 4-Senator Buke- ley of Connecticut, in an extended speech in the senate to-day, defended the negro soldiers of the 25th regi- ment from the charges of shooting up Brownsville Up to the commence ment of the investigation by the sen- ate" said MT Bulkeley, it was prac- tically assumed by the military. leg islative and civil authorities, that the troops, or some of them, were guilty of the shooting up of the town.' After hearing all the testimony taken in the case MT Bulkeley said ne had concluded that none of the negro sol- diers was implicated in the raid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
TIRED OF LIVING.
Bridgeport Man Left Note for Wife
 Then Hung Himself.

Bridgeport, May 4.-John A. Hick- ock, aged 57, who had married for the second time, committed suicide to- day by hanging. On table in his room was found the following note: My dear wife, Susie-My last wishes, l want my wife to have ev- erything, cash and all. Please ex- cuse me for this rash act but I am nearly crazy with pains in my back and head. Good bye, my dear wife and daughter.
 JOHN"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Long Relay Race.

Chicago. May 4.-Members of the \cago Young Mems Christian as. Htion will cover the last ninety of the relay race from New to Chicago with a message from r Mcclellan to Mayor Busse. of 1000 runners will carry essage one mile. The race will Duly Is. The plan is said to originated with Martin Cackrel, pr of boys work at Cleveland, Il has been taken up enthusi- y in the east. A. A. Jameson, ry of the Twenty-third street New York city, has made |or the completion of the run hs Buffalo. The Chicago run i'll carry the message iron. Bend, Ind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
yanderbiIt's Start.

London, May A great crowd gathered in Northumberland avenue to-day to witness Alfred c. Wander bilt's start on the coach Venture from the Victoria hotel on it's first business trip to Brighton. The coach was heartily cheered as fl passed down the avenue. Reginald Vanderbilt and Craig w. Wadsworth, second secretary of the embassy in London, were among the passengers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Two Horses Burned.

Windsor, May 1.-Two horses per ished in the burning of a barn ard it's contents here to-day. the total loss being in the neighborhood of s1,S00. The building was owned by Harry Averill of Hartford and his loss will figure. 1t is said. about $500. The horses, carriages. farm. ing tools and some household effects in the barn were the property of Charles Fyler and he places his danl- age at about s1,000. The cause of the fire is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
Ferryboat Capsized

St Petersburg, May IA ferry boat on the river Dneiper cap sized yesterday near ByRhoff. in the government of Mohileff. and I2O persons were drowned. The boat was filled with peasants and their wives and children returning from church. It was overcrowded and be- came manageable in the middle of the stream. The passengers got into state of panic and themselves turned the boat over by crowding to one side.