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The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
SHOCKED BY STATUES.
LOndOnerS Think Building DecOra-
tiOns Are n Bit Bold.

London, June 20-The old question OF
the propriety of the nude in art" Is
again agi,eing London. and all because
Of the pieces Of statuary that are 10
adorn the new building of the British
medical association in the Strand
The statues are described rs the bold
est" that have ever yet come from the
chisel of sculptors. and many London
folk are aghast at the possibility Of these
works Of art being placed before the
public gaze.
What the National Vigilance Assocla-
tion does not understand is why such
statues are allowed on exhibition whereas
photographs of them would be suppressed
as indecent The association frankly ad-
mits II may be lacking in artistic tenn
perament as charged by the medical
meu, but II says II would rather be lack
ing In this than In a sense OF proprieties.
The fight will be carried to the courts.
The general belief is the fight will end
as many others against the statues and
painting have ended. in a victory for the
artists. and such an advertisement for
the statutes that whereas comparatively
few would have seen them otherwise.
thousands will now come TO have their
sensibilities shocked.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
COUNTESS ENGAGED TO TUTOR
Granddaughter of the Famous Iron
Chancellor Involved in Romance.
Mother Not I'm the secret and She
Calls Her Daughters TO Her TO
Learn the Facts.

Berlin. June 2o.-Detaus have Just leaked
out OF the romantic secret engagement Of
Countess Hertha Won Bismarck. the eld-
est living grandchild OF the famous iron
chancellor. to q young theo.ogian OF hum
bic origin. who was just about 20 enter
the evangelical priesthood. The news Of
the engagement Is so far known only in
the inner circles OF German society.
The young man has been for several
years engaged as private tutor 20 the
children uf the Countess Wilhelm Won
Bismarck widow OF Prince Bismarck. s
second son, az Castle Schoenhausen. the
estate where the founder Of the German
Empire once lived. The tutor had en-
deared himself not only to the Bismarck
family but also 20 the noble family Of
Won Afnim, OF which the Countess VIII
helm is a member.
About a week ago the tutor was to I'M
dergo the final stage OF mis- probation for
the priesthood by preaching an inaugural
sermon In the parish church near Schoen-
hauSen. His happiness over the approach
ing event was fully shared by his employ
ers and was. indeed. 70 take place under
their auspices.
TWO days before the appointed day the
superintendent Of the diocese called upou
the Countess Won Bismarck and made the
astonishing announcement that the church
authorities could not permit the young
man 10 enter the pulpit because OF rumore
that he was secretly engaged 10 one Of
the daughters Of the Bismarck household
The countess declined 10 credit this state
ment, and summoned her three daugh-
ters. the Countesses Hertha. Irene. and
Dorothea, aged, respectively. twenty-twO
twenty. and sixteen. TO appear
The mother repeated the superintend-
ent's assertion 10 her daughters smilngy
and confidently. with The unexpected re-
suit that the Countess Hertha stepped for
ward and blushingly admitted that she
was secretly betrothed TO the tutor
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
BULLETS FAIL TO KILL.
Remarkable Case of Man Who Was
Sentenced TO Death.

sentenced TO Death.
St Petersburg. June 2O.-The remark
able case of a man named Lust. who was
sentenced to death for taking part in the
revolt in the Baltic provinces in 1906, came
before the Appeal Court OF the Senate.
Lust was taken out for execution, and
twelve bullets from the rifles of the firing
party passed through his body. which was
left lying where II fell
BY a miracle the wounds were not NOR
tai. and Lust crawIed away after the
firing party had left the place Of execu-
ton He found refuge in a hut in which
lived an old woman, who nursed him back
TO health.
When at last he was able 20 leave the
hut. he had the misfortune to be imme-
diately recognized and rearested. The
court OF justice before which he was
taken sentenced him TO two years i'm
prisOnment. but in view Of his expert
ences, decided 70 appeal TO the Emperor
for a pardon. The Senate Appeal Court.
however. has refused 10 allow the pres
entation OF the petition 10 the Car. and
Lust. who Is extremely weak and IN
state of nervous exhaustion, will have 20
serve the sentence
Nine terrorists were executed yesterday
in the courtyard Of the Citadel. Since
the New Year. ffty-six executions have
taken place there, and nineteen at Lodz.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
WOMEN WILL CLASH
Society Leaders Form Anti
sutfragiSt League.
WAR TO THE KNIFE" IS CRY
Murchioness of TNeeddnIe at Head
OF New OrEanizntiOn-WiH Give
Campaign England - Lord James
and Lord Rothschfld Interested.

London. June 20.-"War to the knife. "
that IS the campaign motto Of the anti
suffragette women. who. with Julia,
Marchioness Of Tweeddale, the Countess
Of Jersey. Lady Dorothy Nevlll, and Mrs.
Humphry Ward at their head. have
formed the National Womens Anu-Suf-
frage Association
In an interview with one OF the leaders
Of the new movement yesterday, il was
learned that the association has already
got 10 work
we have sent out 600 Of the circulars,
the points OF which We're published in the
Daily Mail on Thursday" she said In
different local centers hundreds Of letters
and circulars are also being sent out.
within ten DAYS we hope 20 have as a
result al least 1900 women In England
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Cathedral Roof of silver

London. June 2O.--The roof OF the nave
OF salisbury Cathedral, which is now be-
ING repaired. is covered with sheet lead
containing large quantity OF silver. In
\oroer to prevent it being exchanged for
ynferior metal the plumbers employed on
)the work are required 10 melt IL on the
cathedral premises.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
SCHOOLGIRL AS BURGLAR.
Eludes Vigilance of Store EmpIoye,
and Secretes Herself I'm RuIIdinv

{, Berlin, June pa schoolgirl OF fifteen
years of age has been arrested at Frank
fort-on-Main on a remarkable charge
She eluded the vigilance or the en-
ployes at a large dry goods store. and was
locked in the building. During the night
she changed her dress for new costume
and hat. and when the stores were opened
in the morning tried to escape unnotlced.
But she was stopped at the door. ana
then. bursting into tears confessed what
she had done. She declared that II was
only a joke.
She was made TO go back and change
her borrowed garments for her own
clothes. and was then taken TO the police
station
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
400 PERSONS ARE KILLED.
Reports of Storms Work in Portu
EHI Come In Slowly.

Reports OF storms Work i'm Portu-
EUI Come I'm slowly.
Madrid June 2o-Two hundred and fifty
people killed in the Mogadouro district Of
Portugal and 80 sailors and fishermen
drowned on the Portuguese and Spanish
coasts, is believed 10 be the death toll Of
a fierce tornado that ravaged the coasts
and part OF the inland OF those countries
The storm is stil IN progress, though
its fury has abated. II appeared TO come
from Africa. and swept tie peninsula
with terrible havoc. Most Of the shipping
along the affected coast was destroyed
while inland. crops were ruined and thou
sands Of people rendered homeless.
Reports Of fatalities are coming In
rapidly. and the estimate Of 400 may
prove too small
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

displayed by the aeronauts. Contending
with weak and uncertain wind. they
maneuvered their balloons through baf-
hing air currents with extraordinary
deNterity-one moment ascending 20 great
heights I'm search Of the wind they de-
sired. the next sweeping down again
earthward as lower movement I'm the
atmosphere appeared more likely 10 suit
their purpose. The result Of the con-
test was a notable triumph FOR england
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
SCULPTOR SUES FOR PAY.
Frenchmnn Abnndons Work on n
statue Of Gen. Lafayette.

\ " uNh Oh n
statue Of Gen. Lafayette.
Paris. June 2o.-Sculptor Paul Wayland
Bartlett commissioned by the Lafayette
statue committee OF the United States
to make a-statue Of Gen. Lafayette 10
adorn the square Of Louvre. a gift OF
the school children Of the United States,
has instructed his attorneys in Chicago
to bring suit against the chairman and
treasurer Of the committee for the pay
ment Of $500 francs. which he alleges
10 be still due him for his work.
Pending the settlement Of his claim.
Bartlett has suspended the work OF rails
ing the magnificent statue before the
Louvre. Bartlett also charges that
there have been irregularities in The pay
ments made 70 him.
Bartlett is one OF the best-knovn OF
the American sculptors, though ne has
lived in Paris for a long time.
Among his notable works are an euues-
tr!an statue OF Gen. Mcclellan in Phil
adelph!a and statue OF Gen. Joseph
Warren, erected in Boston.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
BALLOOEs EXNG CONTEr N PoNG AERIs1 pAaEANr

No fewer than thirty balloons. repre-
senting England. France Germany. and
Belgian. successfully ascended from
birmingham last week IN the great in
ternauonal race organized by the Aero
Club. The point decided upon for the
finish was Burchetts Green Inn. near
Maidcnhead, and about thirty miles west
OF London c. F. Pollock. iu the Valky-
rie, and Grifhth Brewer, in the Lotus,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

both OF whom landed within a mile OF
the goal. being declared the winners.
There were aboard the alrships ninety
three persons. of whom a large number
were women, an indication Of the fact
that these aerial flights possess much
attraction for the fair sex An immense
crowd witnessed the contest, and the
widest enthusiasm prevailed.
The event will be memorable in the
history of aerial navigation for the skill
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
WILL FOUND IN OLD BOOK.
Fortune Given to Distant Relation
Must Now BE Refundd.

Must Now BE kefundd.
Paris, June 20.-Two years ago a rich
man named Frossard died at Dion. leav-
ing fortune Of between $4,000 and $50. .OoO.
He left no will, and the money was d.
vided among three distant relatives.
Yesterday a German visitor bought an
old book in a secondhand bOOkshop in
Dion. and found NJ. Frossard's will in It,
He has discovered the legatee and hand
ed him the document. The distant rela-
tiyes will be called on to give Up their
inheritance.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
MuniciDaI Family

Paris. June 2O-In the little town OF
Venauson man named Guigo has been
elected mayor, his brother clerk, and his
six sons municipal councillors
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
MorId,n Lnrrert HoteL

Berlin. June 2O.-The largest hotel in
the world is being built at Berlin Il will
accommodate 2.OC0 visitors. and will have
sixty-six billiard-rooms.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Historic Mansion -sstrored.

London. June 90-Stonefaven Court
Stroud, where Queen Elizabeth once slept,
was destroyed by fire on Saturday,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
ATTACKED BY SPOOKS.
Villagers Are Assailed in the
Depth of Forest.
POPULACE GREATLY EXCITED

Series of Mysterious Incidents in
Little English Hamlet, but Hunts
for GhOstIy Visitants Result in
Fnfiure-COnstabIe Has Adventure
and Has Helmet Knocked on.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

Miss Lee Sage is an American who
has just won in England the Lewis Wal
Ter dramatic scholarship. She went 20
England last year in time to spend the
season in Dublin, where she was present.
ed by the wife of the French consul
general During the last six months she
has met with considerable success as a
teller OF American stories.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

slowly; then, with great swish. sank out
OF sight, drawing the boys under the surface
with it.
In an instant they came up, choking and
but. the water was so rough, and they. were
SO burdened by their heavy clothing that it
was impossible to reach the shore.
For moment they were tossed about on
against something. He seized hold Of it and
found it was one of the groups of decoys.
Here, perhaps. was temporary safety.
Catch hold Of the decoy, Tom." he shout
Tom heard the cry above the roar Of wind
and waves, and saw that Walter was holding
to something.
ten feet distant He struck out for them
bravely, but his strength was too nearly
gone. Tom was not more than a. yard from
the. support, when Walter, saw. him throw
iup his arms and sink from his sight.
Not for moment did Walter hesitate.
He let 20 of the board and plunged toward
the place where his friend had disappeared.
As he reached the, spot he saw iifelsss
one hand and with the other caught hold
Of the decoys to which Tom had been swim
ming. He drew the limp body Of his friend
across the board to. which the decoys were
Toms head was held above the water.
But when he came to rest his own weight
upon the strip of decoys, be found they
would not bear both his friend and himself.
He contrived to hold Tom to the board
with one hand and began ''treading, water,
as he had learned to do in fresh water lakes.
Here it was more easy, owing to the great
er buoyancy Of salt water, and yet he knew
that his strength would not hold out much
longer.
Walter could easily see the little inn
standing above the beach, but no person was
in sight. The turmoil Of the ocean would
drown all shouts for help. There appeared
to be no alternative but final sinking into
the angry sea. Ducks few above, and seemed
to be quacking derision. Walters he.s
swan, and he felt that the hand which held
his friend to the board was losing its grasp.
Suddenly his eyes were attracted by
movement at the inn, woman had come
out of the door and was standing on the
porch looking out to sea.
He saw her run into the house and then
Rufe appeared and ran toward the landing.
Walter made a desperate effort and tight
ened his hold on Tom. Help was coming.
Never had Rufe Renfrew, even in the days
before be was bent by rheumatism, pushed a
yawl more quickly into the water: It was
only few minutes before his sturdy strokes
carried the fisherman to the scene of the
accident.
Walter was still supporting himself and
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

fowling pieces and displayed them and the
ammunition for Rufe's approval.
He admired the heavy ducking guns, but
pronounced the cartridges loaded with shot
me young hunters, at his suggestion, drew
out the number six shot with which the
shells were. charged and replaced it with
heavy double BIS.
The fisherman explained that salt water
ducks are much more difficult to bring down
than the inland varieties.
A walk along the rocks and the wide beach.
where the boys took in long. breaths Of the
dinner.
Mrs. Renfrew set before them real seacoast
fare-clams, shrimps, Holsters and a great
wild goose, the latter proof that Ruie vas vas
uss of his fishing lines and nets.
That afternoon and all the next day the
wind blew with unabated fury. There was
no hope of coot hunt, and the boys had to
content themselves with strolling along the
shore or roaming the brush-covered hills in
search of quail.
But it was tame sport for hunters accus-
toned to the prairie chickens Of the West,
and on Saturday morning they were glad to
hear RIfe announce that to-day you can Try
Before breakfast they ran down to the
beach, and found the wind less than on the
preceding day, though the lighthouse at Mi
nots Ledge rose from a still angry sea.
After fOfIfIylng themselves Will nAtb. men
frew's bountiful fare, they gathered together
their hunting traps and marched to where
Law Rufe's stout yawl.
The fisherman went with them, carrying
the decoys These consisted of dozen
blocks Of wood, roughly shaped and painted
Tbese blocks were fastened to two fiat
boards eight feet long, which would float
inst below the surface and prevent the con-
slant upsetting of the decoys-a necessary
nrecaution in such stormy waters.
Rrfe had intended to accompany the hunt
era. but his old nemy, the rheumatism. was
20 bad this morAfng as to render him incapa-
he of uerazing bcat.
The boz felt able TO take care Of them
selves, SO Rufe helped them to get the yawl
adoat. and they started out alone.
Ccot hunting is usually managed by form
ina what Is called "1ine.n Several boats,
each having their decpys. VIII start out, the
first boat anchoring about ten rods from the
shore. the next one twenty rods beyond. and
30 ON until the line Of boats stretches half
A string q ducks, flying. down the coast,
on being fired upon, WIN often turn and fly
one way or the other along this line of boats,
affording several shots TO the gunners.
But On this occasion there Was no boat
save the one that held Tom and Walter. 80
they would have to eontent themselves with
sho}s at TIE ducks which were attracted BY
their owu decoyA
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

The waves were so high that they had
some difficulty In putting out their decoys
and in anchoring the boat. The ocean was a
different place from the small lakes to which
they were accustomed.
The boat was hardly anchored when they
saw q large bird, evidently some kind OF a
water fowl. flying slowly over them Both
fired, and the heavy bird came, tumbling to
the water, so near them that they were able
to- reach it with an oar.
The boys eagerly examined their prize.
Tom recognized the long, saw-hke bill and
the thick plumage.
seem them out West. Like all the diver
family, their flesh is too 'tishy' to be worth
cooking. See! there's another, and another.
1 don't believe people shoot them about here.
took Icon for some kind Of big duck.
This irds were flying in great numbers
after the storm, and the boys were kept
busy firing and reloading. The ducks, in
Hoa IN '% 9n strings II bs Of thes as. or bas, ou
rough blocks were counterfeit, would en-
desvoI d 9 to escape. But II the meantime they
little craft had not rolled and pitched about
50 badly. As it was, not more than half of
their shots took effect.
Gathering up the birds they brought down,
up, great deal Of time. But they enjoyed
being. constantly busy, either in shooting at
the flying birds or in chasing the crippled
ones that swan near them.
It was almost noon, and they were think
ing of going ashore for dinner, when three
large black-and-white ducks were attracted
by the decoys and few within range.
Three puhs of smoke rose from the boat,
two Of the birds fell dead, and the third
came tumbing to the water with broken
wing.
The boys cast of the float attached to the
anchor rope and rowed out to the dead
ducks.
These they picked up. and then looked
around for the wounded bird. It was swim
ming. near the decoys.
Walter was rowing, and Tom sat in the
stern of the boat, ready to shoot the crippled
bird.
It was very difficult to hit mark which,
like the duck, was rising and sinking among
the waves, especially as the boat was also
tossing about.
Tom fred one barrel, but missed the duck.
Again he took a hasty aim, but just as he
pressed the trigger huge wave caught the
yawl and nearly upset it.
Tom was thrown from his seat, the shot
was fred, and the charge, instead OF damag-
ing the duck. tore hole through the bottom
Of the boat.
The water rushed in and their craft began
TO sink. The boys tried to stop the leak, but
lit was impossible. At first the yawl settled
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Copyright BY James Elverson,


NUNE Wednesday evening. late in No
HsH vember, two boys were talking to-
~ gether in one Of the study rooms of
Holworthy Hall-a dormitory be-
longing to Harvard University, at Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
They were younger than the ordinary stu
dent, and the baroness of the walls Of their
room from club tokens betrayed the fact that
they were merely freshmen.
Having been brought up in the same West
ern city, they knew each other before enter
ing college, and now were rooming together
in Holworthy Hall, the pleasant old building
that stands at the northern end of the Har-
yard Quadrangle.
Along the water courses near their West
sra home Sus was excellent n shooting and
they were laying plans for duck hunt in
Massachusetts,
They did not hope. for such fine game as
the pallsrds dan and tea teal , that they were ere. accus-
whistlers and. other coarse. salt water ducks
South along the New England coast.
Their zane would 2; as not sos b worth aa much ~ but
and both boys were eager to try. the sport.
"a fellow told me today. said Tom Jar
Wis. "that there is a. little aAe called Cohas-
St on tie tbs,s coast z .oa ooy sods nf ss from d here
knows all about 'cooting.' What do you say
% going thereY
IN ready for anything" answered his
shun Walter Orvis. College life for the
firnt few months 10 not much fun and I'd
like q good hunt. Tomorrow is Thanksgiv-
ing Day, and, as Friday and Saturday are
also holidays. we can have three days at
Until late in the evening the boys were
busy in discussing the details Of the pro-
posed expedition and in putting their shot
guns into good order.
The next morning was dark and windy, but
It eight o'clock tie two roommates walked
into the Boston aud Proyidence Railway
station, carrying their grips and guncAses.
a forty-mfnute ride brought them to Co
basaek. After abort walk they reached the
inn. and there before them stretched the
mighty Atlantic pretty angry today, and
6skjns the rocky shore with its great
Tbc Old fisherman and their present land
lord. Rufe Renfrew, Inade them welcome. but
when co0t hunt for that day WAS Q1a-
reated lie shook his bead:
7sfoo much Of storm be objected; ssthe
eook won't hy today, but win lie quiet in
some sheltered cove. Besidess no yrwl could
I'm n such q sea. No. sirss you'll have to he
f...1sent on shore today. and my wife WI
IL "a give you good Yhsnhgishg dinner |"
dha boaf rsth@ raafnIls unpa6ked their
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-14
Music Festival One Week Off

than one week May Festival much
has been said during the few weeks will be
blast and from all indications music lovers from all this
Kentucky and Tennessee will be here enjoy this unparalleled opportunity
Catore his band the and instrumental soosts the
chdns coruses Everything rapidly being gotten into
final shape for the festival and when the performance is
Tuesday night nothing will have been left undone which will
the complete of the event particular Both the
and c. railroads have granted of and third fare
20 cents for the round trip
Ever since the festival announced looks every individual
citizen has appointed himself committee of to boost re-
pect had good backing in this regard the members Of
Lodge and the Tabernacle Management and they have worked
SOUL but private citizens have zeaousy into the
work and have done much good giving publicity festival the
surrounding section the interest almost it right
Honse and large numbers of expected every town
within radius of fifty miles while relatives and friends distance
will make visit here during gala OCCASION
The for the festival being glance
shows that taste will be appealed by the music given the five
performances The old and familiar but enjoyable songs
and which date back grandae given the place
honor and will feature nearly performance other hand
the latest time not forgetting the Merry and other
popular musc and the most successful and difficult
will be given delightfully."- broken doses fact when attends the
Music Festival he expect anything from Home Sweet Home
the Merry Widow Parsfa the Damnaon Eve
ybody therefore with the that they will pleased
the music rendered
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-14

Georgia will have a primary cleo
ton June a with Smith and Brown
eontending candidates for Governor.
Hoke Smith. the present Governor,
is advocating the disfranchisement
of negroes and the approval of the
state prohibition law passed by the
last legislature. He is opposed by
Joe Brown, who favors prohibition
but is silent on the race question
and is attacking EGov. Smiths re-
cord and bets are even that Brown
will win.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-14

This will be a great convention
week in Washington. In addition to
the meetings of the Governors of
States, the Drainage Congress will
be in session and also the members
Of the American Waterworks Asso-
citation. At the latter, Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks will be the central
figure, while w. J. Bryan is down to
address the Drainage Congress. Gov.
Wilson is attending the Governors
conference.