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The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Reia &c cIcnred IN.

Detectives Burlingame and Weldon
yesterday investigated the reported shoot
ing OF Herbert G. Reid. an electrician,
who was found early Sunday morning
in an unconscious condition on a vacant
west.
The detectives worked on the case all
day and came to the conclusion that
Reid received the lacerations on his back
from leaning against or being caught on
a barbed wire fence
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
seaman Is Commendea.

The Secretary Of the Navy has COM
mended Ordinary Seaman 2. II Miller
and W. Thompson, Of the battle ship
Idaho. for heroIsm in rescuing. on Feb
ruary II, D. r Whalen. a sailor. At
the time the weather was very cold. and
Miller was the first 20 go over the side
after Whalen. Re was losing his grip
when Thompson plunged in and succeeded
in sustaining them until the arrival Of
a bOat
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Two Girls Are Injured.

While driving in the parking south Of
the Washington Monument yesterday
afternoon Miss Lillian Rathman. eight
cen years Of age. living at 239 West Hen
rietta street, Baltimore. and Miss Jean
nette Cohen, nineteen years Of age. Of
20 North Exeter street. Baltimore. were
thrown from their runabout, when the
vehicle overturned going around a cor
ner. Both girls received slight bruises
They were picked up by men and taken
TO Emergency Hospital After receiving
treatment they got into their buggy and
drove to the hotel where they are stop
ping.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

An enjoyable entertainment IN the na-
tuIe OF comedy was gwen by members
OF Martha Chapter. No. 4. o. E s.. and
BroOkland Chapter. No. II, o. f s, at
Masonic Temple last night a Wayside
Station" was the title OF the piece and
those who participated reflected great
credit on themselves. showing their fine
dramatic qualities.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

Continued from Page One.
been in Baltimore three weeks when ar
rested yesterday. They came from Phil
adelphia- II was their intention 70 go
20 Washington 10 work the inaugural
crowds. but the storm prevented
Trained as BegEar.
The child, according 10 her statement
was brutally treated. She was taught TO
be an expert beggar. to cry when ap-
preaching people for aims Though the
streets were covered with snow when she
was taken into custody. she wore only an
old torn dress and shoes through which
her toes stuck out. Mcdonald and his
wife were warmly dressed. II her ap-
peals for aid were ineffective she was
beaten with a club by Mcdonald An ex-
animation Of her body by the police ma
tron showed II 10 be a mass OF bruises.
IN reply 20 questions put by the magis-
trate. the child told her story. She would
not open her mouth. however. 10 give her
real name or any information. until she
had been assured over and over again
that never again should she go to live
with Mcdonald and his wife"
Then, in childish prattle she said: MY
real. own mamma is dead. Ny real, own
papa works in the lamp room at the new
Union Station, Washington. They (mean-
ing the McDOnalds) made me call them
mamma and papa.
When my real, own mamma died. my
real. own papa put me IN the Washington
Orphanage. Then he took me to the
American Salvataion Army Home. The
woman there gave me TO papa and nam
ma
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
SING PRAISES OF SOUTHLAND.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Enter
tain Friends at Musicale.

Under the auspices Of WASHINGTON
Camp. No. 500. United Sons Of Confederate
Veterans. musical entertainment was
given TO the friends OF the lost cause
at 1S22 Vermont avenue last night
A brief business meeting preceded the
musicale, at which Edwin c. Dutton pre-
sided. A select programme was given by
the choir OF the organization
Appropriately decorated for the occa-
sion, the rooms OF the association pre-
sented a fitting scene for the festivities.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
NEGRO THIEF IS FOILED.
Attempts TO snatch WOman's Pocket
book, but Is Scared Away.

Under the glare OF an arc light in East
Capitol street between Third and Fourth
streets. Mrs. A. Aubert. Of 10 Maryland
avenue northeast, was approached by an
unidentified negro, whO made al attempt
to snatch her pocketbock- A man passing
on the other side Of the street is thought
TO have scared the fellow away before
he accomplished his purpose. He ran
down the street and made his escape.
Police Of the Ninth precinct and de-
tectives OF the central Office were given a
description Of the negro and expect 70
arrest him.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Negro stiII at Large.

Every effort is being made by the
police of the Fourth precinct to capture
the negro who attacked Bertha Tyler,
fourteen years Of age. near her home al
as Eighth street southwest, Monday night
Several arrests have been made, but the
little girl has failed to identify any Of the
prisoners as her assailant Warren Wis
ter. who chased the negro, also failed tc
identify any Of the negroes arrested.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
a. 0. 4. offleer. In.taIIea.

officers for the year were installed by
Division No. 3 Ancient Order OF Hlber-
mans. at IT'S meeting last night at Dono-
hoes Hail. 3l4 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, as follows: President. Richard
A Curtin; vice president, D. F. Manning;
recording secretary. James ]. Breen; ;
financial secretary. Thomas F. McGrath.
and treasurer. P. Kennedy.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
MUNDJI BEY NOT WORRIED.
Has Not Heard of Proposed Changes
In Turkish Consular Service.

=" WII-INI NVWNUIHF Ut -
kaisin Bey. the Turkish Ambassador
has received a second letter from MunoJl
Bey. the Turkish consul general at New
York. against whom charges Of grating
and insolence have been preferred by
delegation Of Syrian. inquiring what &C
ton viii be taken IN the matter
Mundji Bey has received no oIicial no
uneauon that She Turkish Ambassador
intends 70 reOrganiZe the consular ser
VIZ. he Is satisfied with his stand!ng
IN ConstantinoDle. and says that any
move the Ambassador may make for po-
fncal reasons viii not he sanctioned
there The Syrisns are getting their ev-
idence in shape 20 submit 70 the investi-
g2ung commission named by the Am
bass2dor.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

valence Of a peculiar sort Of universal
and ineradicable fraIty among the whole
human family"
Among the works he published during
his travels and Immediately following bis
arrival home were --NoiOque. 1.-The Ne
Sroes in Negrolaud.' THE Land of Gold.
"Oddments Of Andean Diplomacy" THE
Three Americas Railway" and his mas
terpiece, The Impending Crisis in the
South, published in 1857.
Claim Before Congress.
Those who were closely associated with
him in his later years say his final ef-
fort to set the railway project started
was a claim that he was seeking 10 get
before Congress which would net him
S5O.Ooo. a Representative who was aiding
him in this regard is said 10 have failed
OF reelection. and this defeat is believed
TO have hastencd his resolve 10 die.
When the Bureau Of American RepUb-
lies was incorporated several years ago.
Mr.. Helper had renewed hope in his
scheme, and was constantly in touch with
that department regarding the road
which would stretch from Bering Strait
TO the Straits Of Magellan.
More than quarter Of century ago
Mr.. Helper inaugurated a movement
which, in many respects. was not differ
ent from the scope Of the Pan-American
Bureau. He was responsible for the COM
mercial commission sent 10 South
America.
Another incident regarded by many as
Illustrative OF his philanthropic and gem
erous impulse 20 have the intercontinental
line established was his contest arranged
and carried out a few years ago He
offered a prize Of $4,000 for the best es-
say on the benefits and necessity OF the
Three Americas Railway. He selected the
judges from among eminent scholars in
this city. and transmitted TO them hum
dreds OF manuscripts in answer to his
suggestion. The prize was won by man
in West Virginia.
His Last Letter.
A copy Of the last letter written by the
respondent man shortly before his death
reads as follows:
The most attractive and Iaudable fea-
ture OF Treasurer Treats entire career
through life VIII. IN my candid judgment
be his farseeing and patriotic co-opera-
ton with me in generally benefting. and
especially in enriehing, the three Ameri-
cas- 70 the extraordinary extent Of up
ward OF a billion dollars annually and per
petually.
Infinitely more for the immense pub
lie in view than either himself or me
as individuals. I trust that Mr.. Treat will
comply with my very reasonable (Ameri-
cam request for $500.
HINTON ROWAN HELPER"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

Thomas ". Smith. owner and proprietor
Of the premises at SIS H street northeast.
was sued IN the District Supreme Court
yesterday for $1,000 damages by Vir-
ginia Peters. Through Attorneys william
T. Ambrose and J. L. Smith. she says.
on February %, 1865. the defendant had
repairs made TO plumbing on the third
hoor, and that through faulty workman
ship or carelessness the water overfowed.
soaking and loosening the plaster on the
second floor. The ceiling. she declares.
fell upon her, knocking her unconscious
and inJuring her severely.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

Bishop Harding has commended r ".
Lowries Thirty Points on Conirna-
ton for Lenten use in the parishes OF
the diocese. Mr.. Lowrie IS well known IN
local literary circles. having resided IN
this city at sl3 Fourth street northwest
for wears
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Was Often Beaten.

Papa showed me how 10 sell the
chances 10 a raffie and how 10 beg. I
made lots Of money, which 1 gave TO
him. When I made enough for car
fare. he took us TO some other city.
Then We went TO some other places.
Last time we went 20 Philadelphia.
I did net make much there. He beat
me dreadfUlly because I did not get
much money.
When we came to Baltimore. De.
rode in the steam cars. but mamma
and I came most Of the way on cleo
tTic cars.
I'VE were broke when we reached
Baltimore. I began begging right
away. for we were hungry. 1 made
some money. Papa took it. He gave
me a bag OF peanuts for supper. We
went TO a Salvation Army meeting.
The man there took US 10 bed some
where The next night we got a room
at No. rs West Lombard street We
have lived there ever since.
I got awfully cold on the streets
sometimes. Ny toes came through nv
shoes and my dress did not keep me
warm. He made me get out. II did
not want to go he beat me. If did
not make much money he beat me
with a big stick
He beat mamma, too. Whenever
she said anything he did not Ike he
would hit her awfully hard She is
afraid OF him. too.
My real papa's name is Speakman.
I want TO see him again. Please let
me see him"
Mrs. Mcdonald claims she was former
y OF Pittsburg. She says her family
stnl live IN Pennsylvania avenue, thai
city. She declared she married a mar
named Kumpf four years ago. She told
Justice Loden that in case she was dts
missed she would return 10 her family in
The police are investigating her story
IN case inquiries in Pittsburg prove hel
true. she will probably bs
They are inclined 10 believe
Mrs. Mcdonald has been more sinnec
against than SHINING
Mcdonald made a short statement
his guilt
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Ground Searched.

The field where Schultz's body was
found has been thoroughly gone over BY
both the police and private citizens, with
a view OF finding the weapon with which
Schultz was cut, but without success
The police have also marked with a
peg the place where the body was found
Numbers Of curious persons yesterday
visited the place.
Those who maintain that Schultz was
the victim OF foul play assert that had
he ended his own life HIS clothing would
have been stained with blood They also
contend that the weapon would prob
ably have ben found by this time
On the other hand, there are many who
contend Schultz might have killed him
self. and regard the dispatch from Chi
CagO that he was az one time In an
insane asylum as significant Il is
claimed he could have cut himself and
placed cotton or cloth 20 the wound. and
that the razor, or whatever instrument
was used. could have been hidden BY the
tramping OF the crowds that visited the
field.
All OF these suggestions have proved
food for thought. and. II anything. make
the solution of the case appear doubtful
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
POLICE ARE BAFFLED
W. +. ShHltz, Chicago Artist,
May Have Killed Self.
WEAPON HAS NOT BEEN FOUND

Alexandria CvR9 Officials Hold the
Body and search for New Evil
dence-COrOReT's Jury May BE Re-
cOnvened-Man's Throat Cot, buf No
BLOOD Stains Appear on Clothing.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

No new cIews have been obtained in the
case Of Walter F. Schultz. the Chicago
artist whose body was found with the
throat cut Sunday morning last east OF
Rosemont The police made no headway
yesterday. and the case Is as far from a
solution as when the body was first dis
covered
Some now doubt that the dead man was
the victim OF murder, believing he came
to his death by his own hand.
Judging from present indications. the
mystery may never be solved. There has
been considerable speculation as 10 how
the artist came 10 his death. and al sorts
Of possibilities and probabilities have
been figured out by citizens who are
greatly interested IN what is now regard
ed as one Of Alexandria's unsolvable
mysteries.
A futile effort was made yesterday by
Policeman Sampson 20 learn where
Schultz had his clothing Iaundered. using
as a guide the laundry mark. Outsiders.
however. do not believe this would throw
much lght on the case In view Of the
fact II IS stated that laundry marks are
are that the collar was Numbered else
where than in Alexandra or washington
Undertakers Hold Body.
Undertskers William Demaine & Son
are stnl holding the body. and it was
said last night they would hold the re-
mains until relatives come here and iden-
ufy him. Several telegrams were re
celved yesterday from Linn Brothers.
Chicago Lndertakers, requesting the
shipment OF the body. They have been
notified the remains will be held for
Identification.
Since the inquest several persons have
said they saw a man resembling Schultz
with a companion IN the vicinity OF
ROSemont Saturday night AZ a late hour.
None OF these people. however. came for
ward 10 testify. II has also been said
the man who resembled Schultz had a
small valise with him AT the time The
police VIII obtain the names OF these and
have them summoned when the coroner 8
jury recOnvenes for a further investiga-
ton.
Coroner s. B. Moore said yesterday ne
did not propose TO reconvene the Jury
until additional evidence could be pro-
cured. Judging from this. Il Is probable
the jury VIII not again be called for some
days 10 come
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
CHILD TELLS TALE
OF BEGGAR'S LIFE

Continued from Page one.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

STORCH-On Sunday. February q Iq0q
AZ Tucson, Ariz. EDGAR Z STORCyE
Funeral private Requiem mass al s.
Pauls Church. Fifteenth and v streets
northwest, on Wednesday March l0
al a. H. Interment at Oak Hi1
Cemetery
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-25

On the next trip, in 19O5-19O6, Peary put
the flag farther north than any one had
then gone. Weather-beaten, torn and dis
Peary's expedition on board, arrived at
Sydney, Cape Breton, November %, 1906,
under sail and steam, after sixteen months
vain effort to reach the pole. Though not
entirely successful, the expedition never
theless got to 81 degrees 6 minutes north
latitude, or 23 miles from the pole.
Success at Last.
Nothing daunted, Peary planned his last
trip on the Roosevelt, starting north in
July, 1908. The vessel, for which funds
were furnished by the Peary Arctic Club
Of New York, was designed by William e,
Winant, naval architect of New York. II
is described as "a three-masted fore-and-
aft chooner-rigged steamship, with aux
Hilary sail power" Its principal dimen-
sions are: Length over all, 1872 fee,; beam.
S5.5 feet; depth, 1853 feet; mean draught
with stores, II feet; gross tonnage, GA,
and estimated displacement, about 500
tons.
1t is built OF white oak, the frames being
treble and close together, with double
planking, making the walls from twenty
four to thirty inches thick The keel is
sixteen inches thick, but false keeIs and
keelsons form a backbone six feet high the
entire length of the vessel. The bow is
backed by twelve feet of solid deadwood.
Its engine and boilers develop from 100
to I~,5OO-horse power. Its cost, when ready
for sea. was SlO0, OJO.-New York Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-25
JUST LISTEN TO TIKI

so much as guessed at today. Here ar,
opportunity and fame for the explorer
without going from under the projection
Of the stars and stripes,
On any map of the entire world 1t is
impossible to indicate oil the unknown
regions, since many Of them are compare
lively small A map showing every sec
ton of the eRrth's surface as yet un-
mapped would be dotted with thousands
Of such areas. The general region extend
ing from Nevada to Alaska is dotted with
unknown regions, which nave never been
explored. Even In Texas many OF the
regions about the sources Of the rivers
may still be marked black on the map.
The most considerable unknown area on
the North American continent is, OF
course, to be found in Alaska. The largest
uneXplored areas in Canada lie to the
south of Hudson's bay. Many Of the great
capes OF land forming the eastern shores
Of the continent are unknown except for
a narrow margin along the coast itself.
Baffin Land also presents remarkable
opportunities for the adventurous ex-
plorer. The Canadian government is very
active, however, in reducing this unex-
plored region, and scarcely a year passes
without a considerable reduction of the
unknown region has been explored and
mapped within the last fifteen years.-NeW
York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-25
WORTH A THOUGHT OR TWO
Mans Inhumanity Toward Man Is
One of the Greatest of
Grimes.

Here is a story that will be Of interest
10 the humanitarian, We are inclined to
think it contains a considerable amount
OF truth.
Il was discharged from San quentin six
weeks ago. I was given a new suit Of
clothes chat was branded prison all over;
but TO matter about this,) l was given
clothes 10 cover me, s. in cash, and the
good wishes Of the warden and the man
VINO drives the van. Very good, you say,
Tor an e~x-convict? Well, listen 20 this: On
the day l was given my freedom, my pic
ture, with my description, was sent to
every sheriff OF every county IN the state:
This man is free, may be coming your
way, Look out for him. Now, there Is
nothing dangerous about me, or, at least,
there never was. / was a street car con-
dUctOr, a decent enough sort when one
night / got drunk, and nit a man. Unfor-
~tunately for both Of US, It nearly killed
him. l got four years. l paid the penalty.
Should l be let alone now or not? l gave
more than four years out Of my life to
the state. / lost my health. For that
reason. I thought that, being free 1
would go out into the country and work
there until l got my strength back. From
county TO county / have been told TO
move on The first man to whom l ap-
piled for work gave II 70 me. then / took
my honorable discharge out OF my pocket
and showed TO TO him. He picked up a
cane that lay across his desk and yelled
at me: You get out OF here or III knock
your brains OUT"
It is needless 10 draw any faeile moral
from this condition. The facts are in
t~rieate. The difficulties are many, A bitter
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-25
SOME LAND YET TO FIND
Unknown Tracts of Land still
Abound and Tempt Elk
DlOrers.

Despite the discovery Of the North Eole
an immense amount OF work awaits the
explorer. There is still almost unlimited
opportunity for the display Of courage and
daring in many parts Of the world 10
satisfy the most adventurous explorer.
Many scientists chiefly welcome the ind
ing Of the North pole because IL will serve
to direct the energy OF explorers TO other
parts Of the earth's surface, whose careful
mapping is Of far greater value than that
OF the polar regions. EServ continent,
save Europe, has enormous regions as yet
unvisited. A century or more OF ex-
ploration will be required to penetrata The
last Of these sections.
AS might be imagined the most cnnsld-
cradle section Of unaxpl)red coIntry is 10
be found in Africa. This virgin country
is scattered over the entire continent even
within easy striking distance Of the coast
South America again contains enormous
tracts OF Ian - vet unvlsited. rio
northern shores Of asia also offer many
opportunities for the explorer. while FOR
the explorer who does not care to face
the rigors OF the arctic cold there are
many inviting regions at the center and
even in the far south Of the continent.
Each year serves TO white down the
great unknown regions Of Australia, due
largely in the work Of the gold seekers
but the final definite mapping OF the land
is sul far distant. The south Pacific
stil abounds in undiscovered islands.
Perhaps the greatest surprises, however,
await the explorer on the North Ameri-
can continent. In the United States it.
self, that is to say, Alaska, the opportunl-
ties for such work are practically unlim-
tied for another generation at least. Much
Of Canada still remains unexplored, even
within convenient travelling distance OF
the United States boundary line.
Tit mere recital Of the areas Of these
unknown regions gives little idea Of their
extent, to the layman at least A com
parison OF these areas 70 that Of our
most densely populated states will per-
haps serve TO make II more clear. In
northwestern Alaska, for instance. there
is a region almost as large as the com
blned area Of all the New England states
which has never been visited by white
men. There are stll other sections as
large as the state Of New York still
awaiting the explorer. II is believed that
all the principal mountain ranges OF
Alaska ave been visited and placed upon
the map, but there is no certainty tina
this Is 50, There are besides believed 20
be many rivers, some OF considerable size,
whose source and wanderings cannot be
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-25
ONE WHO NEVER CAME BACK
No Trace Left by Andree, Who
Attempted the Pole in
Balloon.

"The One Who Never Came Back" was
a newspaper headline Of last week in re-
counting the various expeditions to the
North pole. OF the long list of those who
have braved the frigid terrors of the arctic
seas in the interest OF science or to grasp
the will-o'-the-wisp Of fame there are end
less tales to stir the souls Of men and
arouse sympathy, but 1t is the chapter
dealing with the one who never came
back from which the world turns with a
shudder, 1t Is twelve years now since s..
A. Andree made his daring and, as It has
proved, foolhardy attempt to sail over the
North pole in a balloon, How he persisted
and when and where, lie one Of the secrets
locked in the Icy Businesses of the region
Of everlasting cold. What terrible suffer
ing, what horror OF loneliness and despair
beset him before he persisted is dreadful to
contemplate.
Andree was a swede. He was a mem
Der OF the Swedish International polar ex-
petition Of 1852 and 1883. and an aeronaut
Of considerable skill. He had his own ideas
about reaching the goal OF the ages. He
had observed that at certain seasons Of
the year a steady current Of air flowed
toward the North pole. What could be
easier, argued AEdree, than for q we'll
equipped balloon to set sail In this current
OF air, float over the pole. descend, again
TO carry the word to a waiting world.
Desperate as appeared the undertaking
Andree found men who were willing 20
aid him ia carrying IL out. Even more,
he found two men who were willing to
take the slender chance with him and stake
their lives for fame and adventure.
oscar, late King Of Sweden, was among
those who gave their support to the ven
tuTe. II was IN I9S that Andres went