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The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
CAPTURES MAN WITH SHOTGUN
James c. Reeves Finds Burglar in
House Early This Morning.
Covers Intruder with FiFearm and
Marches Him Down street and
Into POIicemen's Arms.

James c, Reeves, Of 1896 Half street
southwest, found a burglar in his house
early this morning. covered him with a
shotgun. and in his night gown marched
him three blocks down the street until
he me; two policemen.
When taken TO the Fourth precinct
station, the prisoner said he was Nelson
Miller, of Trevorton, Pa, who had been
in the city for a month. and had been
staying at the Central Union Mission.
James c. Reeves, Jr.. son Of the intru-
ders captor when he came home early
this morning. went into the pantry to get
something to eat. and discovered a win
dow in the kitchen open. He went up
stairs, awakened $ father, and told him
he thought there was a burglar in the
house.
Mr.. Reeves got his shotgun and crept
downstairs and Il rd a man in a back
room. He covered the fellow with the
gun and marched him into the street.
They were on their way to the nearest
police station when they met Policemen
Cox and Spieer
When searched at the station Miller had
a number Of cigars, cigarettes, fruit. nuts,
and candy upon his person. The police
believe he robbed a fruit stand before
entering the house.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
HOKE SMITH WANTS NO TOGA
Georgian Says He Will Not Run for
Senatorship This Year.
Admits He Would Like Place, but Is
busy with Reforms-Out
for Recollection.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan 2S.-In a signed state
ment. given out just before his departure
for Washington to-day. Governor Hoke
Smith made announcement that he would
not be a candidate for the United States
Senate to succeed Senator a. S. Clay,
but that he would be a candidate for
another term as governor.
Governor Smith says that before he
announced himself for governor two
years ago he expected to be a candi-
date for the Senate this year. and that
he had reason 10 believe that he would
have had the support of Senator Clay.
He frankly admits he wants to be Sen
ator. but says he ran for Governor in
response TO public demand for certain
reforms. All these reforms have not
yet been accomplished and he has de-
cided to put aside his Senatorial ambition
and remain in the gubernatorlal office
until the legislative and administrative
changes demanded by the people are
made
During the campaign for governor,
Smith stated on the stump that Senator
Clay had promised to stand aside for
him this year Senator Clay never
denied the statement and it. was generally
believed until to-day that Smith would be
a candidate TO succeed Clay.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
AMERICANS TOAST GERMANS
Latter Equally Polite at Big New
York Dinner
Both AEree That Relations of Two
Nations Grow Stronger-Bishop
Potter Presides.

New York, Jan. es-The advance in re-
.latonship between Germany and the
United States found public expression at
la complimentary dinner rendered at the
Hotel Astor tonight to DR.. Rudolph
Leonhard. Kaiser Williams professor in
1907-19oS at Columbia University. and to
DR. John W. Burgess. Theodore Roose-
velts professor at the University Of Ber-
lin. 1906-07.
Such exchange Of professorships. with
the resultant exchange Of accurate knowl-
edge as to the affairs of both countries, is
doing its part, DR. Leori rd and other
speakers asserted, in pre- cling a world
civilization, which viii take the place of
merely national ideas.
Bishop Henry c. Potter, who, with
James Speyer, j. Pierpont Morgan, Dr.
Ernest Richard, Harold c. Willard. and
A. Barton Hepburn. was largely instru-
mental in bringing about the dinner, pre-
sided as toastmaster. At the bishop S
right sat the German scholar. at his left
the American teacher recently returned
from honors in Germany. Among others
at the guest table we're James SpeyeT,
Judge Simeon Z. Baldwin, of the Supreme
Court of Connecticut. and a member of
the faculty Of the law department OF
Yale; DR.. Felix Adler, President Nicholas
Butler, Of Columbia. and Prof George W.
Kirchwey Of the Columbia law depart
ment.
After Bishop Potter had proposed a
double toast-"TO President Roosevelt
and the Emperor Of Germany which
was drunk standing with many heavy
"Hochs" and ringing Hurrahs.' and the
band had worried through Die Wacht
am Rhein" and THE Star Spangled Ban
ner' and back again. the bishop related
little Incident which took place not so
long ago between the Kaiser and Mr..
Carnegie.
your majesty" said Mr.. Carnegie, 81
think that our strenuous President and
yourself should go in double harness. You
are men who do things alike"
"Ah, but not in double harness" re-
piled the Emperor. I'VE should be
hitched tandem"
The Emperor quite modestly refrained
from saying which should be the leader,
said Bishop Potter.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
Big FIRE IN CHICAGO
Milli0n-dOllar Loss in Heart
Of Business Section.
THREE BUILDINGS DESTROYED
Elevated Roads and Surface Lines
Tied Up for Many Hours in the
Shopping Section Of the City-One
Fireman Is Fatally Injured by
Falling from Ladder.

Chicago Jan. 2s.-Fanned by a strong
wind. FIRE tonight gutted three down
town business buildings. tied up all OF the
elevated roads. as well as the surface
lines on Wabash avenue. State and Madi-
son streets. threatened the heart Of the
shopping district, and was finally brought
under contTc with a total loss footing
up over SL0ol0o9. one fireman was Sc
riousIy injured by falling from ladder.
The buildings destroyed and the firms
which occupied them follow: Alfred
Peats Company, wallpaper, IA Wabash
avenue. seven floors; John A. Colby &
Sons furniture. 14S Wabash avenue. six
floors. and Edison Keith & Co. wholesale
mldners. 1s2 and 1Sl Michigan avenue,
seven floors.
Several other firms. occupying adjoin-
ing buildings. suffered loss from smoke
and water.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
GRAFT CASES HEARD
State Sure of It's Ground i'll
Capitol Suits.
THE CHARGES ARE OUTLINED
Pennsylvania Counsel Declares that
Five Defendants WiiIfuIIy Con-
spired tO Defraud the Common
wealth in the Payment of B1i;s for
Construction-Witn Called.

Harrisburg, Jan. 2S.-In the opening Of
the actual trial Of the first capitol cases
to-day. the prosecution developed two
phases of its plan of procedure
James Scarlet, special counsel for the
Commonwealth. in his address TO the
jury. outlined the States case against the
i've defendants. in substance as follows:
That in the furniture transactions, in
volving payments OF $4,000. Contractor
sanderson presented bills on which the
state was defrauded of $4,000. that Archi-
tect Huston and Supt. Siumaker certified
to these bills. knowing that the item
charges were false and the measurements
padded. and that Auditor General Snyder
and State Treasurer Mathues authorized
the payment with fun knowledge Of the
fraudulent character OF the bills.
Evidence Is Strong.
Mr.. Scarlet said that the evidence of a
conspiracy as above outlined was so
strong as to leave not even a presump-
ton Of innocence.
Deputy Attorney General Cunningham,
following ScaFlet's address. laid the legal
foundation for the States case by calling
witnesses TO prove the official positions of
the three former State officials who are
defendants and to identify the minutes.
schedules. contracts, and designs on the
authenticity of which the whole rests.
This was done with such minute detail as
to remove the possibility Of any question
of these documents later
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
MACON REACHES TAMPA.
Governor of Cubu VIII Arrive in
Washington Tomorrow Morning.

Washington Tomorrow Morning.
Tampa, Fla, Jan. 2S.-PrOyisional Gov
Charles E. Magoon arrived at Port Tam
pa this afternoon from Havana on the
Cuban gunboat Hatuey, en- route to
Washington TO spend a week or ten days
in consultation with the President and
others relative to Cuban affairs.
The governor was met at the dock by
Collector of Customs MacFarland and
Representatives of the Chamber of Com
merce. He was escorted to the Cuban
consulate, where an informal reception
was held.
To a reporter Gov. Magoon said that he
had several important matters affecting
Cuba 10 adjust at Washington, including
"a franchise for telephone company and
a contract for paving in the city of
Havana
He declined TO discuss at any length the
prevailing feeling in Cuba regarding the
recent announcement of the intention OF
the United States government to with
draw from the island within a year, but
said that he felt that conditions, political
and otherwise, would be such that with
drawal could be effected as contemplated
without hitch or Jar
He left tonight for Washington, He
will make the return trip via the East
coast. The gunboat Hatuey will remain
here two weeks.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
DECISION AGAINST FORAKER.
Ohio Supreme Court SuStains Taft PrI.
mary Call.

Columbus. O.. Jan. Ex-senator Foraker
received q backset to-day in his fight
against Secretary Taft when the Supreme
Court affirmed the decision of the Com
mon Pleas Court OF Franklin County and
Allen County in the two cases brought to
test the validity Of the Bronson primary
election law, under which State primaries
are 10 be held on February II, as agreed
upon by a Taft-controlled committee.
Taft men say that the decision will re-
suit in securing a solid Taft delegation
from Ohio to the national convention.
Senator Foraker has all along main
tained that he will not recognize the legal
fly Of the call for the primaries. and
his followers say he Will contest for the
delegation from Ohio through the Con-
gressional districts The Foraker mea.
therefore, are claiming that the decision
does not affect the chances Of the Senator
securing some of the delegates to the ma
tional convention from Ohio. They say
also that they will carry the case decided
to-day to the United States Supreme
Court
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
TRUST DISAv0Ws BLAME.
American Tobacco Company Denies
Responsibility for "NiEht Rtderz.,

New York, Jan. 2S.-The American To-
bacco Company issued a statement to-day
IN reference to the might riders" in Ken
lucky. The company denies emphatically
that there is any combination of buying
interests in the Kentucky tobacco field.
Practically all of the disorders, accord
ing 10 the statement, has been in the
dark fired tobacco districts, where the
buyers represent chiefly the tobacco man
ufacturing monopOlies Of Italy, France.
and Spain, and 20 some extent the Ameri-
can Snuf Company and the Imperial To-
bacco Company of Great Britain.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
CRUISER BUFFFTED BY GALE.
The Des Moines Weathers Storm,
AnchOrinE for Three Days.

Newport. r. l.. Jan. 2S-The United
States cruiser Des Moines, which has
been at Newport for the past two days.
sailed to-day for the New York navy
yard
The cruiser was out in the whole OF the
recent blizzard and, according TO the
statements Of the officers while in New
port. the boat had a hard Tins weather
ing the gales and high seas. She ran
into the blizzard Thursday night, and
for three days she was hove to, riding
out the storm.
On Saturday. when the storm lifted.
she made for Newport, arriving Monday
morning. The seas We're so rough at
one time that life lines had to be
stretched across the decks that they
might be traversed by the crew.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
MEET TO INDORsE HUGHES.
ChairmRH Parsons Calls County
Committee for This Evening.


New York, Jan. 2S.-There Will be a
special meeting Of the Republican
county committee tomorrow night TO
take action on the resolution indorsing G
Gov. Hughes for the Republican nom
inati0n for the Presidency. The call
for the meeting was sent out to-day
by Chairman Parsons. The regular
meeting was not scheduled until Feb
ruary 20.
There was some comment to-day
among the politicians as to the word
ing of the notice for the meeting. 1t
states that the meeting is called to
take action "on a pending resolution or
any amendment that may be offered"
Il IS expected that an attempt will
be made TO amend the resolution so as
TO put the county organization on rec
ord for Secretary of War Taft as It's
second choice, If Gov, Hughes should
not be nominated at Chicago. There
viii be no opposition TO the Hughes
resolution. 1t viii be adopted unani-
mOusly.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
TROOPS STILL ON GUARD.
Deputies of BuenOs Ayrer Prevented
from Holding Session

from Holding a. Session.
Buenos Ayres, Jan. 2S.-The Congress
building is still guarded by troops. The
deputies have not attempted 10 hold a
session. A few Of them presented them
selves at the building to-day. but were
not allowed to enter, and il is doubtful
whether they viii try to hold meeting,
which the government is determined TO
prevent.
Gems. Roca and Mitre. who are the Re
publican leaders. would not eountenance
such a defiance Of President Alcorta, or
any action that would be likely TO lead to
public disorder.
II is rumOred that the government viii
declare martial law tomorrow. The op-
position members of the Senate and the
House OF Deputies viii issue d manifesto.
protesting against the action Of President
Alc0rta in proroguing the session, and
declaring ia 10 be unconstitutional. The
speaker OF the House Of Deputies, iSnor-
ing the budget deereed by President Al
'corta. has refused to sign the pay roll Of
the members
The business and finances OF the coun-
try have not been affected by the fight.
and no such result is feared.
London, Jan. 2S.-The Argentine legation
here received an official cable dispatch
to-day, dated last evening, saying that
the political situation was calm and that
public opinion was supporting the govern
ments action
A news agency dispatch from Buenos
Ayres says that the Republican leader,
Emelio IIitre. said in an interview that,
while he condemns the closing Of the
congress by the government, he did not
believe order would be disturbed. as the
prosperity of the country would tend 10
allay political excitement.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29

ne was defeated by the acts of God and
William Nelson Cromwell
subsequently, on the organization of
the International Paper Company. Mr.
Miller recouDed a part of the loss. He
turned over TO this concern, of which he
was for some time secretary, pulp mills
and lumber properties in his possession
and altogether realized 100000 from the
organization of the company. A fifth Of
this soon departed in a Cuban brick yard
project and this reverse was followed by
ventures in many mining and TWO rail-
road projects
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
TRIES TO SEVER HIS ARM.
Man Suffering from Religious Mania
WuttIates His Right Hand.

Rochester. Jan. 2-Following the old
biblical admonition. IF thy right hand
offend thee. cut it off," Rainsford Fer
ris, a well-known resident Of Port Ches-
ter went into his cellar to-day and nearly
severed his right hand at the wrist By
laying 1t on block and striking It with
d hatchet lie is now in the hospital, and
upon his recovery will be committed to
the Poughkeepsie insane asylum.
Several years ago Ferris had an alter
cation with his father and struck him
with his fist He was afterward seized
with remorse and began brooding and
reading the Bible. Several times he has
attempted to do bodily harm 70 himself,
but has been restrained by his family.
Physicians who have examined him say
that he is suffering from insanity, caused
by religious mania.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
Son Born to the Hearsts.

New York, jan ga son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. William Randolph Hearst
on Monday evening at $50 o'clock Mrs
Hearst and the baby were reported as
doing we'll tonight. Mr.. and Mrs. Hearst
already had one son, called Buster" for
short, who was named George. after SEN
ator Hearst, his grandfather The latest
arrival will be named after his father.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
BECKHAM MAY BE BEATEN.
Compromise on Allen as Senator
from Kentucky Predicted.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 2S.-Former Cover
nor Beekham and ". o. Bradley, the Re
publican candidate. got fifty-two votes
each in the balloting for United States
Senator to-day.
John R. Allen, of Lexington, got three
votes Kalier, Midnight, and LilIard vot-
ing for him. McCreary got two and
Blackburn and Baird one each.
A compromise on Allen, who Is the
Commemorative attorney. Of Fayette
County, is predicted
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
DEPLORES MINE DISASTERS.
Gov. Dawson Urges Legislature to
Enact Remedial Laws.


Charleston, W. Va, Jan. 2S.-At the spe-
ciaI session of the legislature which con-
vened here to-day. Gov. Dawson delivered
"a message treating the mining disasters
in the State at great length There were
495 fatalities in the mines of West Vir-
ginia during the last year.
The governor recommended remedial
legislation, but advised that care be used
not to injure the industry itself. Some of
the operators, he said, oppose the laws
and others abide by them.
He recommended that the operators pay
the expense of the mine-inspecting sys-
TEN, amounting to $S5.0OO a year. and that
every. employe around mine be made re-
sponsible for violation of the law
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
SENATOR'S SON Is MARRIED.
Balm EIbins WEEDS Miss Mary Kenna
Daughter of Former Senator.
u Il :

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 2S-8Iiss Mary
Kenna daughter of former Senator and
Mrs. John E. Kenna. and Mr.. Balm
Elkins, Of Elkins. W. Va, were married
at $50 o'clock this evening, in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Wheeler, Of
Huntingdon place, Mount Auburn, with
whom the bride has been visiting for the
past month or more.
The affair was quiet, and took place
here because Of the Illness of the brides
mother. Senator Kenna was formally the
Democratic Senator Of West Virginia
and Mr Elkins is the son OF Senator
Elkins, 81 West Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
New Sensation in Druce Case.

London, Jan. ga new sensation in the
Druce case has been afforded by Miss
Mary Robinson, one of the witnesses who
was lately arrested for perjury. She has
thrown over her solicitor, Mr. Kimber.
and refuses to see him again. She says
she gets more sympathy and advice in
prison than she received from him.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
MEDAL FOR MCCLELLAN.
French Academy of Architects Hon
Ovs New YorIx's Mayor.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The American
group Of the Societe des Architects Di-
plomes par le Government. q club COM
posed of American architects who have
received a French diploma at the Eeole
Rationale ct speciale les Beaux-Artes.
gave a dinner to Mayor Mcclellan at the
University Club tonight, and presented
him with medal which had been sent
ov@% r. the parent society in France with
3 .uctions to award it to an American
.ayman who had rendered conspicuous
service to the cause Of architectural ad-
vancement in this country.
The mayor. it was stated, was chosen
for the honor because he had succeeded
in establishing high standards of pro-
fessional practice in municipal work
The French Ambassador. ]. J. Jusser-
erh0 is himself a Beaux-Artes man.
ented the parent body
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
LAHM GOES UP IN OHIO.
Lieutenant Ascends from Canton
ana Lands at Oil City.

Canton. Ohio. Jan. 2S.-Sailing away in
a northeasterly direction, the balloon,
Ohio made its second ascension, under
the direction Of the Aero Club of Ohio,
to-day.
The start was made at 1:12 p. m The
balloon rose TO an altitude Of about 500
feet and. moved by a strong breeze. was
soon carried out of sight.
Lieut.. Frank P Lahm. {. S. a, who
won the international balloon cup for dis
tance in Europe last year. was the pilot
The balloon landed twelve miles from
oil City. Pa. at 3:35 p. m. Al well.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
Cashier and Cash Gone.

Enid. Okla. jan 2S.-Louis Westfall
cashier of the Bank of Commerce, Of
AIva, has absconded with all the bank $
cash. The institution is closed, and 1t Is
announced that it viii not reopen. t..
capital stock has been completely wiped
out by the defalcations of the cashier
the amount OF which is believed to be
about $1,000
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
ASK RECEIVER FOR a. 0. U. W.
Montana Grand Lodge Unable 10 Pay
Death Claims of StO0,OOO.

Helena. Mont. Jan. &-H. s. Hepner.
counsel for the lodge. made application
to the District Court to-day FOR the ap-
pointment Of "a receiver Hor the Montana
Grand Lodge OF the Ancient order Of
United Workmen.
The organization has death claims
amounting TO approximately S100 coo which
It is unable TO pay. The petition was I'M
mediately granted by Judge Clements.
The lodge has been IN existence seventeen
years. and has paid claims of &lg5o,000
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29

Rome. Jan, 2S.-LIoyd Griscom. the
American Ambassador, held his first Off
cial reception this afternoon. There were
100 guests, including the members of the
cabinet, court officials. dipomatists.
exalted personages, and many prominent
Americans. 1t was the most brilliant af-
fair of the season.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
RUFF GRANTED MORE TIME.
Attorney for Calhoun Bitterly At
tacks Prosecution In Graft Cases.

San Francisco Jan. 2S.-Declaring that
every effort has been made without re-
suit 10 engage satisfactory associate
counsel for Abraham Ruef State Senator
George B. Keane asked and secured an
other extension Of time until Thursday.
When Ruef appeared to-day on one Of
the United Railroads trolley franchise in
dictments, A. A. Moore. chief counsel for
Patrick Calhoun, bitterly attacked the
motives, methods, and conduct of the
prosecution, and vehemently demanded
that Mr.. Calhoun be tried first.
Judge Lawler ruled that the right of Sc
lection rested with the district attorney.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
GATES sWEARs OFF TAXES.
Millionaire Says lie Is Now a Resi-
dent of Texas, Hence Exempt.

New York. Jan. 2S.-John W. Gates, who
was assessed on a personality Of $250.000,
swore off to-day He told the tax com
missiOners that his legal residence was in
Texas He rents Il suite OF rooms in the
Plaza Hotel. which are seid to cost him
$50. .000 a year, but ne said that the fur
nishings belonging to him in the apart
ment are not worth more than St0J9.
Under the SAKE law he will have 20 pay
d tax on this 81. goo worth Of personal be-
longings.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
At SIoan's To-day.

4 number Of Persian rugs in hne
weaves and excellent designs and a lot of
good mahogany furniture in all shapes
viii be sold at Sl0an's. 1907 G st. to-day
at II a. m. and p. m. Rooms comfort
able and seats provided.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
FEARS EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
Prof BeIair Says Seismic Disturb
ances Are Getting More Severe,

London. Jan 2s.-Prof Belair, the we'll
known siesmol0gist, telegraphs from the
observatory at Laibach. a ST. 4. that
earth unrest began on Janua . and
has been increasing since.
Now all pendulums are swinging so 10
lently and continuously that it is impos-
sible to make seismic records. He de-
duces from this that critical disturbances
will occur in the next few days
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
Nine. Gould to Leave France.

Paris, Jan. 29.-The Gilbi7s avs that
Nine. Anna Gould intend her
property in Paris and return i. .ica.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29

At its new home, corner 18th and Fl SITS.
Union Trust Co. invites accounts Of every
character. Interest on all accounts. SUBJ
ieCt TO check L. S. government control.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
New nav Troin To piftshur.

With Pullman drawing-rOom parlGr car
VIA Pennsylvania Railroad Leaves New
Union Station, Washington. az 1910 a. m.
and arrives Pittsburg at p. m No
change Of cars. Dining Car from Harris
burg.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
RICHES And HEALTH
VANISH WITH POWER
Former Senator Miller Loses
His Millions.
ASSIGNS FOR CREDITORS
Last Of His Fortune Goes in
Mining Deal.

Failure of Recent Venture a Climax
I'Ower in Politics and Finance, Hut
NOW Poor and Broken in Health.
Last Active Days spent in Humble
Office in New YorE-Has No Counsel.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29
HHAW EVIDENCE IN,
VERDICT By FRIDAY
Attorney LittletOn Ready to
Sum Up To-day.
JEROME TO SPEAK NEXT
Both Expect to End Final Argu-
mentS Quickly.

Justice Bowling Hastens Matters,
10 Save Trip to BIackyveII's Island.
Everything Now Hinges on cues
tion of the Defendants Sanity
When He Killed Stanford White.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29

Special Sale Of AzRieaa
At s. each. Blackstone, 14th and II.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-29

A Ia Carte Lunch Served Daily
At EcksteinS from u to 2 1412 ~. 7. ave.