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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
SLUMP IN TRACK OUTLOOK
Conferees on Union Station Measure
Lose Their Roseate View.
VIII Meet Again To-day, hut Do Not
Expect Dove of Peace TO Preside
Over the Session.

The hydra-headed Union station track
age bin viii be taken up again to-day by
the Senate and House conferees. and the
differences between the views Of the two
bodies OF Congress VIII be thrashed out.
but on the eve of the meeting the CON
ferees are not sufficient Of harmony as
they were after their first meeting. two
weeks ago.
Il seems that the failure Of the con-
ferees 10 meet last week. according 10
gramme, has somewhat dulled the
points Of the jokes which were told at the
first meeting, when laughter reigned su-
preme; and the outlook for the tracks is
about as bad. on its face. as it was be-
fore the conferences began.
However, the temper of the former
meeting was so Numerically opposite
from that which had been predicted that
1t is possible-just possible-that the toker
may get to work again to-day, and good
nature and a tendency toward harmony
come out ahead. But nobody would pre-
dict last night that to-day's conference
would see the tracks any nearer the sta
ton than they are-that is. to those who
never have 10 walk 10 and from the sta
ton, about three blocks; to those who do
anywhere from mile TO a dozen miles
according TO the weight or ones hand
baggage and the time he has In which "a
get there.
Mr. Campbell, OF Kansas in the opinion
of those VINO know his ability as a post
luncheon story teller. is the greatest force
for harmony among the cOnferees. How
ever. IL is said that even his roseate way
or looking at life may not be proof
against the gloom which is expected 70
prevail to-day. Some Of those who are 10
take part expressed the opinion yesterday
that the gathering would not see the con-
ferees any closer together on the several
points OF difference between the two
Houses as regards the results.
Indeed, IL seems that Neutrality-suspicious.
might just as well make up their minds
to get their shoes resoled and keep on
walking.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
JACKSON FACES GRAND JURY
New York's Attorney General Re.
fuses to Talk About It.
Expects 10 BE indicated, He Tells
Reporters, hut Considers the
Time Has Not Come.

New York, March 23.-Attorney General
Jackson spent nearly two hours with the
grand jury this afternoon az the Criminal
Courts Building
Jackson's appearance was a result Of
the invitation sent to him last weeh by
Foreman Observation-Disclosures after Frank
White. Jackson's former deputy and re-
ceiver Of the Hamilton Bank, had sworn
before the grand jury that Mr. Jackson
had asked for half his receivers fees.
Assistant District Attorneys Smyth and
Perkins went into the grand jury room
as soon as the jurors had assembled.
There was only one absentee.
Jackson was then informed the grand
Jury was ready TO hear him, and he went
in. The impression had been that the
grand jury would not take long with
Jackson, as there were a number OF other
cases waiting 20 go on. But he remained
with the grand Jury the entire afternoon
Both Perkins and Smyth left the grand
jury room after the grand jury had been
in session about an hour Jackson was
alone with the grand jury the rest of the
time.
It was nearly o'clock whel. Jackson
came out and made for the elevator. He
told the reporters he thought it would
be quite out OF place for him to discuss
what had happened. even to telling
whether or not he had been under oath.
Some one asked the attorney general IL
he did not desire TO be indicated before
the public, in view of Whites charges.
II expect to be in time, but this is
hardly the place for IT," he said. unless
the reporters are a jury"
The grand jury was discharged for the
day by Judge Foster without making
any statement regarding the matter.
II is still the impression that some
statement regarding the matter will be
made some time this week to Judge Fos-
ter who is in charge OF the March grand
jury.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
SISTER HERE IS FRUSTRATED.
Relatives in Capital Get No Reply to
kilograms.

Mrs. Joseph /. Porter. sister OF Mr..
Stevens, is Frustrated by the news Of
her brother being shot Although she has
sent several kilograms TO san Francisco.
asking about her brothers condition. Mrs.
Porter knows nothing about the AFFAIR,
except what she has read in the news
papers
My mother is Frustrated by the news. -
said Irwin Porter last night. at the fam
lily home. S225 Tenth street northwest.
we expected my uncle here Friday, and
resolved a telegram Sunday, stating that
he was going to start for this city in
a few hours and would be here Friday.
we have sent a number Of kilograms
to San Francisco, but have received no
answer, Uncle did not intimate in his
letters he was IN danger, and we do
not know the reason for the attack. II
is nearly I'VE years since my uncle has
been a visitor here, and we were looking
forward 70 his coming with pleasure.
hope we will soon hear favorable news"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
MANY MOURN BRYAN
Young Statesman Had Made
Friends in Senate.
FEAR FOR OTHER SENATORS
Colleagues Anxious About PenrOse
and TiIlman-Former Is Reported
Dangerously III-FuneraI Party of
Late Florida Senator Starts south
ward-Obsequies Tomorrow.

Mourning Grapes the desk of the young
est Senator OF the Sixtieth Congress be-
side the desk OF the oldest which the
same black insignia covered last week.
In a funeral car attached to a fast
train speeding toward the Everglades
States, the body of William James Bryan
is being carried 10 its last resting place.
accompanied by his sorrowing widow and
brother and committee OF Senators, all
Of whom are much older than he was
but TO every one Of whom he had en-
deared himself in the few weeks during
which he actually occupied his seat In the
Senate
In Washington every member OF the
Upper House to whom the handsome
young Floridian had become personally
known mourns his passing. There was
not ore Senator who in conversation yes
terday did not express the feeling that
the Senate had lost promising member,
and the other members a lovable friend
in the person Of the man who died on
Sunday.
Dread Question Is Asked.
And the question was on the lips of all
yesterday. as the roll Of death for this
session yet called?" No one would say
that it was. Two Senators-Penrose, Of
Pennsylvania, and Tillman, of South Car
olina-are quite III; the former. 1t is re
ported, dangerously so. and with the same
disease which ended the career Of Senator
Whyte
Senator TaIiaferro, Of Florida, having
accompanied the body of his late col
league, the announcement Of Senator
Bryans death was made by Senator Clay,
of Georgia. when the Senate met yester-
day. Mr.. Clay related the circumstances
Of the Senator's death, and stated that
Mr.. Taliaferro would at the proper time
make the deserved recognition Of the
life and achievements of the dead young
statesman He offered the usual resolu-
tons Of sympathy and the motion for
adjournment, both OF which were imme-
diately adopted.
Representative Clark. Of Florida. offer
ed similar resolutions in the House later
in the day, which were also adopted.
Reach His Home To-day.
The train of cars in which the party
accompanying the body OF the late SEN
ator are travelling southwark are sched-
uled to reach Jacksonville, Mr.. Bryans
home, at 1 O'clock this afternoon. a
delegation Of prominent citizens Of the
city and State is expected to board the
train at Savannah and accompany the
remains 20 Jacksonville. The remainder
Of the journey from Savannah will be
made in a special train.
In addition to the late Senator's widow
named TO accompany the body the fa-
neral party included Representative and
Mrs. Lamar Col. Ransdell sergeant at
arms of the Senate, the latters secretary,
E. L. Cornelius. and Mr.. Bryan's secre-
tarE, A h. Lewis.
The funeral is planned TO take place
tomorrow morning. Rev. V. w. Shields
will conduct the services at st. Johns
Church. I'm Jacksonville
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
BARON TAKAHIRA SHOCKED.
At Loss 10 Understand Attempt on
MIR. stevens Life.

Trenton. \. J.. March 23.-Baron Ko-
goro Takahira. the Japanese Ambassa-
dor. was deeply affected upon his arrival
in this city to-day when he was informed
of the assault on d. ". Stevens. Amer
lean adviser 10 the Korean council OF
state. who was shot in san Francisco.
Mr.. Stevens was formerly the American
adviser TO the japanese Embassy at
Washington. and Baron Tekahira re-
ceived a telegram to-day that he would
be in Washington next Friday TO resume
his old relations at the embassy.
The information conveyed 10 Baron
Takahira was that Mr.. Stevens had been
shot by four Koreans. This. he said. he
could scarcely believe, unless there was
misunderstanding of the real relations
between the two countries on the part Of
Koreans in the United States. He re-
ferred to Mr.. Stevens as faithful. able,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
GIRLS VICTIMS OF COCAINE.
Mott Street Druggist Charged with
Making Illegal Sales.

New York March 22.-The fact that
five girls from Chinatown were sent TO
the psycopathic ward Of Bellevue Hospital
last week. all suffering from the effects
OF cocaine, led 10 an investigation by the
health department. which resulted to-day
in the arrest Of Edward Santiago, drug
gist at II Mott street, on a charge of sell
ing cocaine contrary to law. He was ar
raigned before Magistrate Barlow in the
Center Street Police Court this after
noon and held for examination.
The experts at Bellevue reported that
each OF the women was mentally unbal-
anced by the excessive use Of cocaine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
Discuss Liability Rru

President Roosevelt's proposal that
the government shall be made liable for
the payment Of damages to it's employees
for injuries received by them in line
OF duty, was made the subject of a
hearing yesterday before the House
Committee on judiciary. Members OF
Congress. Charles P. Nein, Commission
er of Labor; and Arthur E. Holder, of
the legislative committee OF the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor. appeared in
SUPPORT OF the proDosition
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
SENATOR BRYANS SUCCESSOR
Gov. Broward Will Convene LeEis-
Iature 10 Hold Election.

Tallahassee. Fla, March 2S-The impress
sion prevails here among politicians that
Gov. Broward viii not appoint a successor
to the late United States Senator Bryan.
but will convene the legislature in special
session and ask that body to elect a
Senator.
1t is known that BrOward desires TO 20
TO the Senate, and It is certain that he
would nave no trouble in being elected
by the present legislature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
MINISTER THEIR VICTIM.
Chicago "Defectives" Indicted for
Alleged False PretenseS.

Chicago, March 29.-Charged with oper-
ating a confidence game and obtaining
$500 from Rev Morton C. Hartzell. BY
false pretenses, four detectives en-
ployed by the South Side minister to 'ob-
tain evidence against Mayor Busse." were
indicted to-day by the grand jury. Two
indictments were returned in Judge Bren-
tanO's court. James r. Marooney. James
Mullaney. E. Walter Gherke, and Harry
Schindter. alias Burton, are named in
each indictment.
The minister, who employed the four
men, declared that they had swindled
him by pretending that they would get
evidence that Mayor Busse was leading
an immoral life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
UNDESIRABLES TO GO.
Immigration Dragnet TO sweep the
Pittsburg District.

Pittsburg. March 23.-An Investigation
is in progress here which is likely TO re-
suit IN the deportation Of thousands OF
undesirable foreigners from the Pitts
burg district within the next few months.
John T Harper. agent-at-Iarge for the
Immigration Bureau. Is here gathering
statistics. While he could not give an
estimate as TO the number Of foreigners
who viii be taken out Of the Pittsburg
district. he said it would run into thou
sands"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
KOREANS ATTEMPT TO KILL STEVENS

and accomplished diplomat and sad hs
was at a loss 70 know what could have
prompted the attempted assassination.
The baron at once teiegraphed to
Washington that he would return 70 the
embassy Immediately after filing an en-
gagement in this city instead OF prolOng-
ing his visit until tomorrow, as had been
arranged.
Baron Takaaira IS here with Secretary
Taft, as the guests OF the New Jersey
legislature They delivered speeches be-
fore the Trenton Chamber Of COmmsrcs
tonight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
KING MANUELs WOUND.
Denial that POrtugaPs Ruler Must
Lose His Arm.

Lisbon, March 23.-The statement pub
lished in FL Mundo of Madrid that the
wound inflicted upon Prince Manuel, now
King Of Portugal, at the time King Car
los and the crown prince were assassi-
Mated had not healed, and that an ampu-
tatlon would be necessary, has been off,
cially declared to be untrue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
Endorsed by President.

president Roosevelt yesterday told a
committee he was in favor of stricter
observance OF the Sunday laws. The del
CATION consisted OF Justice Harlan, Presi-
dent O'Connell, of the Catholic Univer-
sity; President Needham, Of George
Washington University; S. W. Woodward
Gen. George Otis Smith. Admiral Endl-
colt. Rev Wallace Radcliffe. and Presid-
ing Elder Sumwalt, Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
PLANS NEW BANK SYSTEM.
Mexican Minister of Finance Calls
Conference for April.

Mexico City, March 23.-The department.
of finance Of the federal government has
sent notices TO all Of the chartered banks
in Mexico, asking them 10 send delegates
10 the financial conference TO be held
here on April 4. The various reforms in
banking which were recently proposed
by Minister Of Finance Jose Y. Liman-
tour. are 10 be discussed. The proposed
conference is creating much interest in
financial and business circles.
II the plans Of M I1mantour ara
adopted the present method Of conduct
ing banks viii be Tevolutionized in sew
erai respects.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24

A resolution INTRODUCED b. Representative Mann
TO e2punse from the Congressional Record the
remarks Of Representative Sulzer. made last
saturday. was passed
The House took up the consideration Of District
business and ten bills affecting the District were
passed. On one Of these. Representative Sims
tacked an amendment which practically means
thar gambling at Benning must cease.
resolution expressing regret for the death
Of Senator William James Bryan. Of Florida,
was Tassed. and at I O'Clock the House adj
iourncd until to-day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
BRYAN'S REQUEST HONORED.
President VIII Name New Battle
Ship the Florida.

l. was said at the White House yes
terday that shortly before his illness. the
late Senator Bryan, Of Florida, asked
the President that one of the new battle
ships be named IN honor of that State.
The President did not give a conclusive
answer.
1t was announced yesterday, in view Of
BFyan's untimely death that the President
has decided to name one Of the new
ships the Florida, thus honoring the late
Senator's request.
One Of the monitors built several years
ago IS named Florida, but the name of
this ship viii probably be changed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
AFFECTS CHICAGO DIVORCES.
Ruling Makes RemarriaEe Illegal
Within Time Limit.

Chicago, March 23.-Marriages Of d.
vorced Illinois residents within the tins
forbidden by the Illinois statutes are Il
legal even when performed in foreign
States.
Judge George A Carpenter thus held to-
day in annuliing the marriage Of Maggie
z. Gilmour and John Gilmour. The decree
viii affect hundreds and perhaps thou
sands Of similar marriages. and is d.
rectly opposite 70 the Interpretation OF
the statute given by Judge McEwen,.
while chancellor in the Superior Court
about a year ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
ChnnInin HnIe Ahsent

For the first time for many days the
venerable Chaplain Hale was not at his
accustomed post in the Senate yesterday.
The Rev. Ulysses @. 3. Pierce, Of All
Souls Church, offered the opening prayer.
II was an invocation full of feeling. al
luding TO the untimely death OF the bril-
liant young Senator William ]. Bryan.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
CRUISER VISITS VENEZUELA.
sails Into La Guayra and Causes
Some Comment.

The United States cruiser Tacoma.
which has been cruising in the West In
dies, steamed into La Guayra, Venezuela.
unannounced last week, and spent two
days there
In view Of the recent attitude Of the
Senate. in passing a resolution calling for
all the diplomatic correspondence in con-
nectlon with the claims Of the United
States against Venezuela, the visit was
the cause of some comment in naval
circles.
Rear Admiral John E. PiIlsbury, chief
Of the Bureau of Navigation, said there
was no significance in the visit OF the
Tacoma TO Venezuela.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
OPPOSED TO COAL STRIKE.
L. 5. Steel Corporation Demands Peace
with Miners.


Pittsburg March 23.-The United states
Steel Corporation has demanded that
there be No strike OF coal miners in Penn
sylvania- Ohio. Illinois, and Indiana, as
IS now threatened on April !.
Word mas come 10 the Pittsburg Coal
Company. with which the corporation has
contract Tor twenty-five years supply OF
coal, that IL would be best 10 sign the
miners scale AT once SO as 10 have 10
friction or rum0rs Of friction on April I.
and IL is presumed that similar rules ara
being made in the other States.
An EFFORT made to-day by the monster
Pittsburg Coal Company 20 bring the in
dependent operators OF the Pittsburg dis
tTict into line on this order. precipitated
a clash and L looks tonight as II the
firm controlling the coal supply Of the cor
poration would not be able 10 swing the
deal as outlined.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
SPEAKER RECEIVES COMMITTEE
Would Have Congress Take Action
on Forests.


Speaker Cannon yesterday received
a special committee, appointed by the
board of directors of the National Assoc
citation Of Manufacturers, who present
ed a letter transmitting resolutions.
adopted at the last meeting. favoring
the enactment of proper legislation
Tor the preservation OF forests.
The committee consists OF Daniel A.
Tompkins. OF North Carolina. chairman;
A. p Nevin and G. S. Boudinot, of New
York The chairman expressed earnest
wish that something affirmative might
be done at this session of Congress.
In accepting the resolutions. Sneaker
Cannon spoke briefly or the work Of the
Committee on Agriculture. which has
charge Of the measure, and expressed
opinion that the committee was recep-
tive 20 suggestions and memorials on
behalf Of the pending bill. and that ia
vorable progress was being made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
The Largest Morning CircuIation

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24

New York, March ,2S.-Mayor McClel-
Ian removed Tax Commissioner Nicho-
las Muller from Office to-day. The reason
given is that Mr.. Muller has failed 10
pay the taxes on the land ne owns In
Richmond.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
AMEND SHERMAN ACT
Representative Hepburn In
PRODUCES Bill.
TO BE BASED ON PUBLICITY

Broader Powers Given 10 Interstate
Commerce Commission and Bureau
of Corporations Under Proposed
Lavy-FOIlOvvs Lines Laid Down by
Civic FederatiOn-Sfay Not Pass.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24

While you think of IL, telephone your
Want AID. to The Washington Herald, and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
Extends Girard street.

a bill authorizing the extension of
Girard street northwest, from its western
terminus to Fifteenth street northwest
also passed. A bill authorizing the ex-
tension OF Ninth street, northwest from
Barry place TO Euclid street, was passed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.
HOUSE.

Owing to The death Of Senator Bryan there was
no session Of the Upper House.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-29

The Circuit Court for the May term
reconyened at lOo'clock On Friday, with
Judge Merrick on the bench.
No. Crim.-State vs. Geo. Miller
charged with keeping gambling table
tired by jury and adjudged not guilty.
Cooks-y for State Digges for prisoner.
No. Crim.-State vs.. John Bean
charged with larceny Of mail valued at
one ceut State entered plea Of not
guilty.
No. 4 Grim. State VS.. Henry Harvey
aud Lcssie Harvey charged with LARGE
ny 1913 from Michael Shae's store in
zig t time Tried and adiud ed guilty
by the Court Henry Harvey was SEN
fenced to the Peniteutiary for years
aud LESSEE Harvey was sentenced to the
Penitentiary for two years. Cooksey
for State A. and F. Posey for traverser.
SATURDAY No. 8 Crim.-State VS.
Wesley Platter indicted for shooting
John Queen with intent to murder
Tri,d by jury Found not guilty Of as
sault with intent to murder, but guilty
If simple assault. Sentence suspended
for five years and prisoner released
Cooksey for State A. and F. Posey for
prisoner
No. S Crim.-Same VS.. same-for as
>auiting John Swami with intent to kill.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-29
Grand Jur} Report.

The following is the report Of the
Gsand Jury submitted TO the Court upon
the completion Of the work ~ the Jury
on Thursday Of last week
To the Honorable, the Judges Of the
Circuit Court for Charles County ~
We, the members Of the Grand jury
Tor the May term OF Court, 1905 respect
fully submit the following report
We have been in session four days,
examined fifty three witnesses. found
nine true bills and dismissed seven cases,
the evid' nee before us being insufficient.
We strongly recommend that the Off
GERS Of the law be mole diligent in their
Investigations as to the Sunday liquor
law.
We have examined the Jail and found
it in good sanitary condition.
We extend our thanks to cur States
Attorney for the assistance he has rem
dered US in completing our work.
The Sheriff and his deputies have been
faithful in the discharge Of their duties.
Having completed the business before
US, we beg-to be discharged
BENJAMIN NJ. EDELEN, JR., Foreman,
j. Ross LINTNER, clerk.
Accompanying the foregoing report
was the following resolution
We, the Grand Inquest Of the State Of
Maryland, for the body II Charles
County, for the May term, 1905, realiz-
ing that this will be the last Jury term
If our Court a. which His Honor, j..
Parran Crane, will preside over our de
alterations, do hereby express our re-