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The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
BURGLARS MAKE Rich HAUL
Over 500. 900 in Jewels Stolen from
Express Office.
No CIevv to Robbers af Pinehurst,N. G.
Winter Resort. and Police OF
Country Are Notified.

SpeciRl 70 The Washington hsIad
Richmond. Va. FEB. I1.-Advices from
PiBehsrse n &. winter resort for
wealthy Northe1ners. are 70 the effect
that the Offices Of the Southern Express
Company there were robbed OF diamonds
and ieweiry valued at S90,oo on Tuesday
night, February 3.
The valuable packages were taken 10
the express Office Tuesday afternoon, and
the robbery occurred that midnight An
effort vas made 20 Ere the Office 70 hide
;he crime The Southern Express Com
panv and detectives engaged on the case
endeavored 10 keep the robbery g secret
There Is no clew 10 the identity Of the
burglars who have succeeded in making
one Of the biggest hagls IN the history
Of express companies in the South. The
police in nearly every city in this COuu-
trv have been notified. as well as the su-
ihorities OF South America, Europe. and
Japan
The list OF diamonds and other iewelry
stolen includes a diamond bracelet win
three stones: one festooned recklace-
with twenty-five large stones. i large
solitaire diamond rings in one bunch.
large cameo rings. large diamond
brooches. ? other large and costly
brooches. and several gentlemen's rings.
/ The goods were shipped from Chicago
! III. by the J. J. Rankin Company. whC
conduct large jewelry stores in Chicago
/ Roanoke. Va. and az Pinehurst. Tn.
( names OF the persons 10 whom addressed
could not be learned
( II IS said that two suspicious-looAins
men were seen about Pinehurst prior %
the robbery. and that they have since
I 6fsapuesred.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
BAILEY WILL NOT RESIGN.
Makes New Tirade against PeOpI'
Who Criticised Him.

Galveston. Tex FEB f7--Senator JOS
eph ". Bailey. after long silence. has
again broken out in a TRADE Of the
Texas people who opposed his connec-
tions with the Standard oil trust and
writes 10 intimate friends for publiC2-
ton a letter. IN which he says he not
only has no idea OF TesigninS his seat n
the Senate. but that ne proposes being
candidate for reelection when his
term expires, and that whenever he r.
tires from Office il viii he az his own
volitiOn. He then reiterates many OF tn-
charges he made during his trial before
the legislature Of driving his political Op-
ponents out Of Office. and Of having
much 10 DO in the election OF their sue
UeSSOrS-
He pleads with his friends 70 remember
what he has done for the people Of Tex :
and how he has laboTed in the Demo-
cratic ranks for many years. and how
he cleared himself Or the charges made
against him He concludes by denOuncing
his enemies as despersdOes who are try
ing TO shoot Up the followers Of Bailey.
The announcement has created sensa-
tion in Texas political circles.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
FOUR CHILDREN DROWN.
Went Skating and All Broke
Through the Ice.

Providence. Feb. Flour children
three OF one family. were drowned at s
o'clock tonight, in Sand Pond, in the
village OF Norwood. about six miles from
this city
The children-Lillie Hansen. Is; Ran
ghelda Hansen. Il; Axel Hansen. p and
Gilbert Johnson, IS, the latter colOred-
we-e pupils In the Norwood grammar
school. and had gone directly 10 the pond
a half mile away, at the close Of the
afternoon session. They passed the aft
ternoon skating. They decided to 20 10
the length Of the pond, when the Ice
gave way. and al fell in. one boy who
went to their rescue narrowly escaped
drowning
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
CARROLL D. WRIGHT DYING.
Former ConamissIOner OF Labor May
Live Only Two Days.

Worcester. Mass. Feb. I7.-Carroil D.
Wright, former United States Commis-
sioner OF Labor. and for the past few
years president Of Clark College. is dying
at his home in this city. according 20
the statement made by President Wrighrs
physicians to-day.
The doctors expressed the belief that
President Wright could not live more
than two days longer. Supplemenung the
report Of the physicians. Mr.. Wright =
secretary. George 5 Richards. said that
Mr.. Wright was dangerously III. and that
all hopes for his recovery had been
abandoned. President Wright is suffer
ing from a complete mental and physical
breakdown induced by rheumatism and
complications He was taken IN at his
home December % last. and since that
time has failed steadily.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
HETTY GREEN'S SON TO FLY.
Places Order for AirShip with the
Wright BrOtherx.

Dallas. Tex. Feb. 15.-E. II. II. Green.
son Of Mrs Hetty Green. save out the
statement this evening that ne IS going
70 be an sirship navigator. Several
months ago he placed his order with the
Wright Brothers, Of Dayton, Ohio, for a
machine, 10 be the same IS model No. 9,
used by Wilbur Wright in his most SEN
sauonaI fights in France.
He hss Just heard from the factory
managers that work or his machine is
to be begun IT. July. Air. Green expects
TO have it finished and delivered at Dallas
in time for him 10 make his initial sail
during the Texas state fair at Dallas. in
October and November next Several
other wealthy men placed their orders
with the Wright Brothers at the same
time
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
CONGRESS TO ADJOURN JUNE /.
PreSideBt-eIeet Says Special Session
should End Then.

Charlottesville. Va. Feb. 17.-Mr- Taft
passed through hero at : O'Clock this
evening on his way TO Cincinnati.
Speaking Of the decision that had been
reached ta can the extra session OF Con-
gress for March 15. he said that he had
strong hopes that the business Of the ses-
sion would be concluded by June l.
Mr.. Tast added that both Senator Hale
and Speaker Cannon. when they called on
him in Washington this morning had ex-
pressed the opinion that the extra ses-
sion could be concluded by that date
Mr.. Taft was told that the only thing
that might DrOtraCt the session beyond
June I would be the failure OF some Of
tie regular appropriation bills 10 pass in
the present session. Mr. Taft, after his
talk with Speaker Cannon and Senator
Hale. expressed satisfaction with the out
look for legislation in the extra session.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
KINGS VISIT PLEASES BERLIN.
Won BueIo~ Says the Political Hort
ION IH Now Clear

Berlin. Feb. 17.-Chancellor Won BueiOw.
addressing the council Of agriculture. said
that the dignifed and happy visit Of King
Edward TO Berlin, and the agreement
with France. had cleared the horizon IN
the West. and they we're justified IN sup
posing that the peaceful disposition and
peaceful efforts Of the powers would also
succeed in clearing away the clouds in
the East.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
GRIEF CAUSES SUICIDE.
Young Woman DesPOndeHt from
Fear of Fiance'S Death.

New York. Feb. 17.-Miss Ida Mcbride.
twenty-eight years old. the daughter OF
Thomas Mcbride, cashier for Park & Til
ford az their main Office. killed herself
to-day al her home. 524 West I43d street
by cutting her throat with her fathers
razor.
She thought her fiance, Thomas Jewell.
would not recover from an attack Of
pneumonia She worried and seemed 10
be convinced that he would die. but IL
was said to-day that his chances for re-
coverv were favorable
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
SURPRISE IN TUCKER CASE.
wife of Accused Army officer Files
suit for Separation.

Chicago, Feb. L. - Dramatic incidents
followed in rapid succession in the hear
ing, before the army retiring board to
day. Of the case Of Col. William T. Tuck
eT. formerly paymaster Of the Depart
msnt Of the Lakes. who seeks 20 be hon
orably retired on the usual retirement
pay
As a climax OF the day, when the board
had concluded the hearing and begun TO
formulate its report. which viii be made
public after final action by the Secretary
Of War. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker. wife OF
the colonel fled IN court a suit for sep
arate maintenance on the ground OF in
Temperance
Col. Tucker, stepping buoyantly, went
before the board Svith an air Of con-
fSence. When Mrs. Tucker. wearing a
Dlack cloak and large black hat trimmed
with sweeping green plumes, entered the
boards room and confronted her hus-
band for the first time since 1895. Col.
Tucker stood up. but said nothing
What Mrs. fuckers testimony consist
CO Of was not disclosed
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
EXPLORERS ARE NOW SAFE.
Members OF Expedition 10 Aretics
Were on Verge OF Starvation.

New York, Feb. 1.-Two letters from
Dr. VIlhjalH1ur Stefansson. the ethnofo-
gist. formerly Of the Peabody Museum al
Harvard. who went 70 the Arctic regions
last spring with DIT. r. n. Anderson. sS
ethnolOgist. on q two years expedition
fOr the American Museum Of Natural
History. were made public to-day BY Dr.
Hernlon c. Bumpus. director Of the mu-
scum. 20 whom they we're addressed.
one OF the letters. which indicated that
DIT. Stefansson and party vas on the
verge Of starvation. was dated August
- and was received here some time
ago. while the latest. under date Of Sep
tembcr =. came on Monday. and an
nounces that the expedition is Fl com
Portable circumstances again
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
CASHIER ENDS LONG CHASE.
Captures Negro Bank JaaitOr for
Alleged Theft of S4,z3O.

Pittsburg Pa. Feb. 17.-Thomas Cor
don, a negro iaaitor. formerly Of the First
National Bank OF Turtle Creek. Pa, was
landed in jail here this morning after
having been brought from Ocais- Fla.
by Thomas Carroll. former cashier OF
the bank. who had trailed him more than
$3.50 miles in eighteen months
On August Is. 1907. the First National
Bank OF Turtle Creek was robbed Of S4.751.
and II vas shown that there was no one
save the cashier and tue janitor IN the
bank at the time the money disappeared.
Gordon managed 10 have a good story.
and the blame fell on the cashier. who
sold his home and went IN debt TO settle
the loss. being also discharged. Carroll.
however, believed that the eoIcred janit0r
had stolen the money, and traced him to
Florida
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
Taft Leave. the CapitaI.
cnrious to Sec Dc. Taft.

There was a throng OF visitors at the
White House yesterday. many OF them
being visitors VINO came 10 see the Presi-
dent individually OF on legislation. When
President-elect Taft entered President
Roosevelt's Office and came away there
was the greatest interest among the per
sons waiting in the lobby 20 catch a
glimpse OF the next President When
Judge Taft left Mr.. RoOsevelt's Office he
bowed 10 the waiting visitors. but did not
stop 70 shake hands.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
BRIBER COFFEY CONVICTED.
Confession Fails 10 Give Immunity
to Frisco BoOdIer.

san Francisco. Feb I7--SIichaeI "
Coffey, ex-suPervisor. was convicted to
dav of accepting a bribe from the United
Railroads for his vote in favor OF a troll
ley franchise The jury brought IN a
verdict in thirty-five minutes
COffey was a member Of the original
Reuf board Of supervisors. and confessed
before the grand jury. He entered into
an immunity pact with other supervisors.
but al the first trial Of Thirey L.
Ford. general counsel for the United Rail
roads. broke faith with the prosecution
Il was then decided 20 put him OF trial
His conviction viii probably deter any
other member Of the Doodle board from
following his example
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
NIAGARA ITSELF AGAIN.
Cataract Resumes WhirI and Power
Companies Are Relieved.

Niagara Falls. y. Y Feb. IL The
cataract Of Niagara Falls is quite Ike IT.
self tonight Last night the wind
changed, and this morning It was evident
that the old-time torrent has commenced
the great onrush to Lake Ontario BY way
OF the falls.
The increased depth Of the water has
freed the power companies on both sides
Of the river from worry, and idle indus
tries have been started The ice fields
continue in the river above the falls.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
FEW ARE RESCUED.
OF 2OO Entombed Miners Only 30
Are Found Alive.

New Castle. England. Feb. 17--AfteT
rescue work had progressed all night in
the shaft Of the colliery at West Stan
ley. where a disastrous explosion oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon. entombing
nearly 2o0 men, the mine was cleared as
far as the second level. where thirty-tWo
men were found alive this morning Most
Of them. however. were severely injured
The force Of the explosion was so seT-
rife that although the upper level. where
II occurred. IS $40 feet deep, flames lesped
fifty feet above the pit mouth on the
surface.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
AUDITORIUM FUND
RECEIVES S2O,600
Much Interest Develops at a
Public Meeting.
SPEAKERS URGE ACTION
Reasons Given Why Building
Should Be Erected.
SPEAKERS URGE ACTION

Movement Gets Strong Impulse from
Gathering OF Citizens at the VIII
lard Testerday-Civic spirit, Pride
in UpbuiIdinG the Capital, and Vir-
tue of seIf-heIp Find Eloquent
ExPressiOn-City Needs Structure.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
LOCAL

ETaft and Burton Hold Conference.
Editors Indicted on Libel Charge.
Thousands Raised for Auditorium
st. Mary's Alumni Holds Banquet
ATaxicab Drivers Initiate Strike
Navy BIZ Survives Long Battle.
Sea Level Canal Is Condemned
5Tribute Paid 70 Miss Emily Mason
12-Ghent Treaty Tablet Is Unveiled
12-Church Brotherhood in Opium Figh
I2-Would Have Welded StepmOther.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
BERLIN STABBINGS CONTINUE.
None of the Latest Victims Is Seri-
OusIy Hurt.

Berlin, Feb. T7--There were two or
three more stabbings OF women this ev-
serious injuries. II IS stated that one
OF the perpetrators Of the outrages has
been caught The police say they viii
prosecute many women and girls who
have falsely represented themselves as
victims for the sake OF notoriety.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District OF Columbia
and Maryland-Fair, warmer to-
day: tomorrow increasing cloud
mess, with rain in afternoon or
night; light to moderate souther-
" winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
BOOK SELLS FOR $500.
First Edition of Work of Isaak
WALTON RrfnEs High Price

New York. Feb. IA first edition Of
The Compieat Angler: or. the Contem-
pIative Mans Recreation by Isaak Wal
ton, was sold to-day for $500, which is
said 10 be the record price for a bound
copy OF this edition.
The book was included in part two OF
the library Of the late John Gerard
Hecksch0r. which is being sold at the
rooms Of the AIerwin-Clayton Sales Com
pany, in East Twentieth street. and was
bought BY a dealer. G D. Smith. It was
published in 1853
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
EXPENSE FIGURES REVISED
Wisconsin Candidates for Senate
Give Correct Sums.
spent More Money in Campaign Than
Their First lStatements showed.
Stephenson Heads List.

Madison. VS.. Feb. 17.-That al OF
the " Nlsconsiat csndI satss for the United
States senate spent sums considerably in
excess OF the amount given in their
statements has been developed in the
course Of the investigation.
The figures Of : 4. Cook were the
farthest from being correct. for when
he appeared before the committee ne said
that he had spent SI5.oo9 more than was
shown IN his first statement. Here i a
comparison OF the original and the re-
vised statements OF all the candidates
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
PROHIBITION WILL FAIL.
South Carolina Measure TO Be Block
ed In Senate,

Columbia. $ G Feb. I7.-An agreement
was reached to-day whereby the lower
house Of the legislature wiz pass the
Statewide prohibition bill. The measure.
however. viii undoubtedly fail in the sen
ate.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHTC.

PAGES TELEGRAPHIC.
FLEET Sends Wireless Message.
New Merger by Hartman
burglars Make Rich Haul
S-Convention Asks Tariff Commission.
AApache Chief Geronimo Dead
&Second Day in COopers' Trial
9-Virginia Family Murdered.
Banker Visits Wall Street.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
FIVE INDICTED
Bench Warrants Issued for
Newspaper Editors.
WILL BE TRIED HERE
Libel Charged Regarding Pan
ana Transaction.
WILL BE TRIED HERE
CARTOONS REFERRED TO

Attorneys for Defense Relying on
Decision in Dana Case-District
Attorney Baker Will Stand on
Revised statutes-ProprietoT Of
New York World and Editor Of
Indianapolis News Among the De-
fendants-William Nelson Crom-
well Declares Stories Were Con-
eoeted by UnserupulOus Men.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
TAFT AND BURTON
HOLD CONFERENCE
First Meeting Since Differ
ence Over SenatOrShip.
HERRICK FOR CABINET
Believed SenatOr-elect Made Plea
for Cleveland Banker.
FOR CABINET

President Roosevelt and His Success
sOr Also Confer, at which senator
Knox and senator AIdrIch Were
Present-Goes Over Inaugural Ad-
dress with His Secretary OF state.
Cabinet Is Probably Finished.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

BIackisfSne'S Homegrown FioIefs.
Superb specimens. &c bunch. 18th & H.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

hardi Gr9s.
New Orleans. Mobile, Pensacola Very
low rates via Southern Rwy. Feb. T-22.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Matinee Tc-day- Henrietta Crossnaa =
In sham. Columbia Theater. 5oc 70 $50.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Special prices for inaugural stands.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Frank LIbbey Z e. \. 2. ave. ana sth q
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

violets. &c per bunch. Kramer. sls F.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

violets. Sc per bunch. Kramer. s1s F.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

vi0isis, sc per bunch. Kramer. sis F.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Special priceN for tne small buys..
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
District Code.

Continued on Page ?, column ?.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Enough Inaugural Lumber for whole cts.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

We have Just the lumber you waat
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Continued on Page ?, Column 6.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Frank Libbey & Co. n. 7. ave. and sth st
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
POLICE BOARDDID
NOT DISCUSS BILL
Need Of Better Protection for
Girls in Parks Urged by
Mothers

The park police bill, which passed
the House at Dover several DAYS ago.
providing that the park guards be
under the control Of the Police Com
mission. was not discussed by that
body yesterday afternoon, at least not
in open session. The matter may
have been talked over in conference
which followed the regular session, but
no information on the subject was
given out
a delegation Of women representing
the mothers Of young girls living in the
vicinity of the Brandywine Park, ap-
peared before the board and deplored
the conditions which now exist in that
park. The delegation had been be-
fore the Park Commission. but
the members of the body considered
that conditions were not so bad as
painted. according to the statement
made by one of the women.
President Clarkson. Of the board.
said that the board had no jurisdiction
over the park police, and he suggested
that the delegation appear before the
members of Council and the Park Com
mission with their grievance. He said
the Police Commission would have no
objection TO policing the Brandywine
Park providing Council gave the board
sufficient appropriation for the pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
VISITS 100 WOMEN
In SEARCH OF WIFE

SEAFORD, Del, March 3.-Despite the
fact that James II. Furhush, a wealthy
farmer Of Weipipquin Nd, has had
several unpleasant experiences in matri-
mony. he Is not discouraged and has.
for nearly two years been seeking a
fourth partner IN life.
Furbush visited Seaford last Septem-
Der, and was so impressed by a middle
aged splnster that he purchased an ideal
piece Of land with the intention Of erect
ing a mansion thereon. But his desire for
wife had become notorious and he was
deluged with tempting offers from every
state.
lie then decided 10 defer the antici-
pated honeymoon and visit some OF the
would-be brides. since that time Fur
bush. accompanied by his two daughters
and son, has called on more than 10f
women In different states, but has not
yet made selection.
Furbush is about 60 years old. but ap.
pears not more than 4O when asked
what inducement he would offer 10 pro.
cure an ideal partner he replied;
~ ! End a woman between IS and
As years old who has a cheerful disposi.
tion and vii love my children and make
me happy ] will purchase the largest
house IN town and support her IN luxury
OF an alluring romance"
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
COLORED MASONS
ARRANGE CELEBRATION

At the meeting of the general com
mittee on the celebration of the six
teenth anniversary of Hiram Grand
Lodge of Colored Masons last night
interesting reports were made.
The anniversary viii be observed on
September 6 and z. The Rev. Albert
Price, chairman Of the general com
mittee. presided and Grand Master AL
bert H. Bradley was present and vas
much pleased with the work done.
1t was announced at the meeting that
It will be necessary t. provide accom-
modations for several thousand colored
Masons IT is expected there win be
1000 members Of the Star Of the East
branch alone.
Invitations have so far been accept
ed by Ivanhoe Commandery Of New
York city and Boston, Washington.
Baltimore. Philadelphia and Camden
communicates. A prize viii be given
by the committee to the best drilled
body.
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
CANDY SHE FOUND
POISONS WOMAN

GLENDALE. Del. March s.-After
eating several pieces OF candy she found
in her yard, Mrs. Martha Wingate was
taken with pains and a physician worked
with her several hours before he finally
saved her life. He diagnosed the case as
acute arsenical poisoning.
When Mrs. Wingate found the candy-a
few pieces in boX-she supposed that it
had been dropped by one Of her children
and thoughtessly ate Of IT, Shortly after
her lips turned a sickly white. A physi-
clan. hurriedly summoned. used stom-
ach pump with but little results. Emetics
were given and finally the woman began
10 recover.
Mrs. Wingate claims she has no en-
emies and it is believed that the candy
was placed there for rats. No one has
been able 10 find the box which contained
the candy. although Mrs. Wingate says
she threw It INTO the yard.
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
IS FOOT SURVEY
NOW ASSURED

WASHINGTON. -. C., March 3.-The
House and Senate conferees made IA
yOrable report upon the Rivers and Har-
bors bill. and II viii now BE- rushed
through the Senate and the House. There
Is now little doubt that the bin will b,
passed by both bodies some time tomor.
row. The s5-foot survey Of the Deiawar,
Is now assured.
The House accepted about twenty
amendments for surveys which will cost
about $4,000. The amendment by Sen
ator Smith OF Michigan. providing thai
surplus waters OF the ST. Mary's Rive
shall be- leased 10 the power companiel
was modified so that Il now provlde
. that water not necessary for ''presen
or future needs of navigation" shall b
I leased TO the companies
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
MAD DOG RAN
AFTER WOMAN

Dogcatcher George Kopp yesterday af-
ternoon, took up dog suffering with
rabies at No 1891 Gilpin avenue. The
dog came near biting the woman living
In the house but she managed to i'm
prison It in the kitchen and notified the
dogcatcher.
The dog was OF the rabbit hound va
riety. On Its collar was the name Evans
Harvey. Brandywine Summit. Pa. II got
into the yard Of No 1921 Gilpin avenue
and began 20 tear up a basket when the
woman OF the house appeared and it then
chased her and gaining the kitchen, the
woman succeeded in imprisonIng it.
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
TweIfth Ward Has New cIub.

The Twelfth Ward Voters Club has
been formed with the following officers
chosen. President. Alton C.. Pyle; vice
president William A. Croney; secre-
tary. W. Ferguson; treasurer. Frank
Siegrist The meeting was held az the
home OF William Gengelbach, No. 1925
West Fifth street George Rommell
was made chairman OF n committee 10
select suitable temporary quarters and
also 10 secure a plot of ground upon
which 20 erect a suitable club house
for permanent quarters. The meeting
next week viii also be held al the home
of Mr. Gengelbach.
Evening journal., 1909-03-03
WILL SOON BUILD
SWIMMING POOL

The bids asked for by the Park Com
mission for constructing a swimming
pool at Kirkwood Park. which were
to have been opened tomorrow, win
not be opened until next Thursday.
The DELAY was occasioned because of
the rush of business before the execu-
tive committee of the board.
The pool is TO be 100 feet long. 20
feet wide at one end and Is feet wide
at the other. The building win ac-
commodate at least 400 bathers at one
time. There win be so dressing rooms
and a long row Of shower baths.