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The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
LADY PAGET ARRIVES.
King Paid visit 80 Former American
Girl Injured In Accident

New York. Jan. 29.-Lady Paget, who
was Mary Stevens. daughter Of Mrs.
Paran Stevens, Of this city. arrived to-day
b. the White Star liner Adristie, with her
son. Capt Bertie Paget. and his cousin.
Lord Auglesey. Lady Paget walks with
two cares, as she has not recovered from
the effects Of the accident that made her
an Invalid
The King visited be. Just before she
started. she said. but ne had not as re-
ported. given her an invalld's chair Other
passengers by the Adriatic we're Mr. and
Mrs. Orae Wilson. Sir Weetman D. Pear
son. Weeiman Harold Pearson. II. p. and
Mrs. Pearson. the Archbishop Of sfoat-
real, Lady Backs-Cunard, 8Irs. ". G.
Tiffany. and Manner ". Rhodes.
Gen. SIR Thomas Keny-Kenny. who
was in the Beer war. arrived BY the
Cuna-d Haer Mauritania He wiz confer
with Archbishop Farley, ard vim later 81
to Mexico 60 explore Ire ancient eitiss.
Other distinguished passengers by the
Mauretania were Brig Gen Sir Il s.
Lady Sybu Grey. daughter Of
Earl Grey. governor general Of Canada;
Lady Dorothy Onslow. Lord Ashbgrton.
Albert Halstead. American consul at Biz
mingham. the Earl OF Morley. and Mrs
Ismay.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

ST. Louis, Jan Zs.-The mighty blizzard
from the Southwest, which has done
great damage IN that section. is subsid-
ing in Oklahoma and Southwest Missouri
II suddenly struck St. Louis al midnight
Friday, and continues here tonight
Weather Forecaster Bowie reported to
night that the wind showed a velocity
here OF forty-eight miles an hour. but
that some gusts were sixty 70 seventy
I've miles an hour He expects the wind
TO spend its fury By midnight tonight.
when the snow viii cease TO fan steadily.
but Il WIZ become colder. probably 10 70
degrees above tonight and zero probably
Saturday.
Shipping was damaged in St Louis
Harbor. where old river men say they
never experienced a gale Of equal force
and continuity. All boats had been re-
enforced with extra lines. but the
steamer Chester and harbor-boat Erastus
Wei parted from their rear lines and
their sterns were blown into the river.
Robert Mccormick, a veteran police
man. was blown from the back porch
Of his home, falling on his head. fifteen
feet below. His condition Is serious. De-
partment stores plate glass windows
were blown in
Blizzard Continues In IHOBois.
In Missouri and Illinois the blizzard
continues. Il was unprecedented in the
Ozark fruit region Of Southwest Missouri,
following springlike weather and totally
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BABY KISSES HARTMAN.
Worlds Greatest Railroad MaEnate
Is Only Human After All.

Worlds Greatest Railroad MaEnate
Is Only Human After All.
Atlanta. Ga. Jan. Zs.-The unusual
sight Of the greatest railroad man in the
country sitting down on the floor and
playing with a baby. praising her dolls
and letting her rifle his pockets. was pre-
sented in Atlanta when E. H. Hartman
made q visit to the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James r. Van Rensselaer,.
During an automobile ride over the
city Mr.. Hartman stopped the machine
at the residence and went into the home
leaving the members of the committee
waiting on the outside. For half an hour
Hartman and Katrina, his little grand
niece. had a fine time playing. and finally
he said.
Come, wiz you give me kiss2"
She kissed him. and' as he started to
go she said: Don't go Let's play some
more2"
Z wish I could. Katrina. but I must
go TO work now"
When asked about the visit. little
Katrina said. "7e gives me pretty dolls
Christmas I iu5 him Re lives away
Up youder.7
Were you glad to see him. she was
asked.
The three-year-old child replied:
Course. cause he played with me"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
TAFT INSPECTING CANAL.
Prezfdent-eiect Meets Members of
the ISthmisn Commission.

Panama, Jan 29.-President Obaldia and
the members OF his cabinet have left
here TO CuIebra. where they went 10 meet
Mr- Taft and his party. AfT. Taft net
the members OF the canal commission
and with them laid out plans for his stay.
He VII remain on the isthmus until Feb
ruary s
Tomorrow he win come TO the city Of
Panama to visit President Obaldia, and
viii, subsequently. in company with the
engineers. inspect the locks on this side
OF the isthmus. On Sunday an inspection
VIII be made OF TIE Gatun dam
On Monday Mr. Taft and the engineers
win cover the entire canal route. Most
OF the time wiz be spent in the investi-
cation OF the Gatua dam. concerning
which there has been considerable un-
favorable criticism. IN an address 10 the
engineers. Rir. Taft said he wanted the
most independent opinions from them, re-
garGless Of any former decisions
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

Sebastian, Spain, Jan. 3O-It IS
reported here that q terrible earth
quake has devastated several towns
and villages in Southeastern Spain.
4 tidal wave partially submerg-
ed the coast ef Barcelona, and a
great landslide at Csuta buried the
village Of Romara and several hun
dred inhabitants Of the town.
London. Jan. %. - A news
agency dispatch represents several
towns and villages as having been
devastated in Spain. It stated that
a frightful panic occurred IN Bar
celona. There were subterranean
roarings. followed by a wave which
submerged q considerable part OF
the coast. Promenades and build
ings at Barcelona disappeared into
the sea. The loss Of life IS not yet
known
Later dispatches confirm the re-
port that Barcelona suffered great
" from a tidal wave. following the
movement Of the earth. It is said
in one dispatch that the city was
overwhelmed and that the loss OF
life was large
It IS judged here from the
sources Of the kilograms, none Of
which come from Barcelona direct,
that the telegraph lines have been
destroyed.
The time OF the earthquake IS not
given. The disturbance IS also re-
ported to have caused considerable
damage along the northern coast Of
Morocco, where several hundreds
Of persons are said to have been
killed.
Further details are anxiously
awaited Of the damage IN Spain,
where numerous villages and towns
were affected.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
EvASS CAN SEE NO WAR
AdnassaI Declares Talk of Clash vysta
Japan Ridiculous.


japan ridiculous.
Toledo. Ohio. Jan. z.-Rear Admiral r
%. Evans IN an interview here to-day said
that ne did not place much ereda1ce IN
the reports OF a threatened was between
the United States snd Japan
7 DO not care to say much regarding =
war between the United States and Japan
It is so ridiculous and so improbable that
one is wasting time TO talk about It It Is
criminal shame that 50 much should be
published about this question and the talk
Is only provocative
The United States is the nation that
brought Japan into the family Of nations
and it should be the last nation to talk Of
var against Japan. admire the japanese.
They are nation OF fighters. Those who
think that they have ended it when they
KIN a japanese are mistaken, FOR the
women and children will fight. They are
= progressive and ingenious nation. This
war talk is all bosh
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
ALIENS MAY OWN LAND.
Substitute Bin in California House
Has Important Modification.

Sacramento Cal, Jan 29.-Assembly-
man A. NJ Drew, Of Fresno. vii intro
duce tomorrow a substitute for an
amendment 10 the biz which the Presi-
dent objected TO on the ground that It
discrininates against japanese by deny
ing aliens the right to oWn land.
The substitutes do not contain the
feature deemed unvise by the national
authorities, and is in accordance with
the suggestion made by Gov. Gillett in
his recent special message TO the lsgis-
Iature Il is modelled after the Oklahoma
law. which gives ali aliens the right 10
own land.
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Sum of S676,14O Paid for
Three Lots in Square 22+.
STILsoN HUTCHINS PURCHASER
what the Ground VIII Be Used for
Is Not Announced-Proper Fronts
on Fourteenth and G Streess-DeaI
Was Made Through the Offices Of
the r. II. smith Compeny.

Articles OF agreement were signed yes
teIday between stllson Hatohins and the
trustees Of the Cruit estate, whereby tie
trustees vii convey 10 the purchaser
15.ss0 square feet OF ground and the i'm
provements thereon. fronting on -Four
teenth street and G street northwest. Tor
s57s.lD.
The deal Involves the entire Fourteenth
street frontage in square ~, except the
wyatt Building, and two lots on c street.
The properties included are Nos. COS TO sN
Fourteenth street. and 14e and la4 c
street
Chaplin Brown and Edward H. Thomas
trustees, represented their eIlent, uls
owner and William J. Dante. represented
stilson Hutehins. the purchaser. and
in the terms Of the agreement M Dante
takes title 70 the property. The deal was
consummated in the offices Of the T. H.
smith Company, Lee D. LatimeT and J.
Eric Powell representing the company.
Gets Permission TO Sell
Several months ago chaplin Brown. at
torney for the Cruit estate, made appi-
cation in the local courts for permission
to sell the property, which was recently
granted.
RIr. Brown stated at the time that
many offers had been made for the prop
erty within the past two or three years,
and that while ne had no particular pur-
chaser in view, he desired 10 be in a
position 10 sell x a favorable opportunity
presented itself II appears that when
the question OF the right TO sell had been
definitely determined, Mr.. Hutehins took
r-.s.a %. nn. coI-n q
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

In continuance OF its investigation to
ascertain whether President Roosevelt
violated the antitrust law in giving his
consent to the United States Steel Cor
poration 10 acquire control OF the Tennes-
see Coal. Iron and Railroad Company.
subcommittee Of the Committee or the
judiciary Of the Senate yesterday heard
testimony OF Oakley Thorue. president Of
the Trust Company Of America, ard
George ". Perkins. OF J. P. Morgan &
Co. who were subpoenaed.
Il was evident from questions asked
that some members Of the subcommittee
were anxious 10 ascertain whether It was
really necessary to permit the acquisition
OF a controlling interest in the Tennessee
eompazy's stock by the steel Corporation
in order 10 save New York financial IN
stitution from ruin. and thus prevent
widespread failures at a tine when the
financial panic OF tbe autumn OF 1877 was
at its height
In other words. these questions we're
designed 10 bring oat whether President
Roosevelt. even Il he did rot violate the
law IN so doing. was justified n giving
his consent that the merger should be
made.
The testimony given brought out that
the Trust Company of America WsS not
the financial institution involved, but
that It was another concern. the name ot
which was given TO the committee by Ar
Perkins. with the understanding thet {
would not appear n the report Of rs
evidence
GARY Consulted RooseveIt.
On November (, I95I. Judge r. H Cary
and II. c. F-ick, representing Ire stsel
Corporation. calssd on PresidsHt Rcase-
Welt and d him thar a certain business
firm would faH that week 4 securities or
the Tennessee Coal. Iron and RalIroat
Company. which i held. were not taken
over by the Steel Corporation
The = resioent was not told the rane os
this firm Irdge Gary and alr. Frick
were uncertain whether the acql-isis On
OF the Tennessee eompsny's STOCK ~
the Steel Corporation would Re n viola
ton Of the antitrust law. and President
message sent 20 the senate Oh January s.
answered that while, oi course, eeai1
not advise them 70 taae IRE act5on F-o-.
posed. 1 felt It 70 publ.c daty Of nine
10 interpose any objection.
Subsequently,. Attorney General Bona
parte advised TIE President tEat 10 his
opinion sufficient ground di5 not eSist
for legal proceedings against TIE steel
Corporation on account OF the ACQUISITION
Meanwhile an effort is being made by
Senate leaders 70 drop the proceedings on
the ground that TO possible good can Re
accomplished through action by the Sen
ate. particularly as Mr. Roosevelt win re-
tire from Office in little mere than a
month
What attitude the subcommittee main
tains toward this effort has rot been dis
closed. but there are Indications that
members Of it feel that whether Mr.
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Havana, Jan 9-Ricardo Arnsuto. who
has been editor Of various newspapers n
the past years and who is a very active
Liberal has been appointed chief OF the
secret police, succeeding Jose Jerez Yer
ora, whose resignation was demanded
this morning.
This action on the part OF President
Gomez has caused astouishmeat and II is
recorded that it caused angry words De-
tween him and Vice President zayas.
who objects 10 Arnaste.
The latter has sE unenyiable- record
when Gen william Ladi0v was military
governor OF Havana. Arnauto wrote a
scurrilous article about Gen Dud-
low which was Of such seriousness tnat
Gen. Ludlow ordered the police to shoot
Arnauto on sight Arnauto escaped. but
was subsequently captured and taken be
fore Gen Ludlow. who exacted from him
q written promise that he would never
publish a newspaper again
Paper Is Suppressed
Despite this promise. Araauto Issued a
newspaper during President Palma's ad-
ministration. This was suppressed. but
Arnsuto afterward started a paper when
the provisional government came in He
was not interfered with. and he pub
ushed the same paper under four different
names.
The appointment Of Arnauto exci.es
much adverse comment The position is
an important one at all times, but IS in
hniteIy more so II given into the hands
Of an unscrupuous person. Ex-Gov. Ma
COON did not expect that Senor Verona
would be displaced. It is rumored to-
night that Congress may take the matter
up and endeavor 70 make trouble but
Arnauto has many friends in the House,
so nothing may be done.
Il was rumored tonight that Vice Pres
fdent Zsyas threatened to, or possibly die.
resign. Senor Zayas. however. vehement
IL denies this. Nevertheless. there are
grounds for the belief that Zayas is
really indignant over the appointment
Refuse to Discuss Matter
officials at the palace tonight refused
TO discuss ArnaUto. and even would not
admit that ne had been appointed.
There was a slump IN practically ali
the prices OF local stocks this afternoon.
which vas attributed TO Arnauto's sp-
pointment; not because any Official action
on his part in his new position would
affect business, but because such Sc
lection threatens governmental stability
President Gomez. surrounded by his new
cabinet and new officials, passed part Of
his first Official day in receiving the visi-
tors at the palace. IN the morning, ae-
by Vice President Zayas, he
reviewed s. military parade. in which the
artillery. rursles. and police took part
This afternoon the municipality distriO-
uted aims TO the poor.
The city was again Illuminated tonight.
and the street was thronged with pleas
There wes a free theatrical
erformsnee-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
STRAITS OF MEssIEA SAFE.
The PanMonfa Passes Through Wa
ters without Damage.

New York, Jan s.-The Cunarder Pan
nonia. in from Mediterranean and
Adriatic ports. found nothing the matter
with the Straits OF Messins, through
which she passed twice since the earth
quake On her return trip she found the
straits safe and practically the same as
before the upheavaL
Among her cabin passengers vas Mrs.
Pinder. an American. who was stopping
At WpsSina when the earth0uake came
All her friends were drowned ard she
does rot know how she was rescued or
who her rescuers we're. When she re-
covered consciousness she was IN a hos
pitaL Her husband lives fl this city.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
CHURCH GETS INJUNCTION.
81. Johns Chapel of New York Not
70 BE Closed.

New York. Jan. 29.-The latest move in
the fight being waged by the members
OF the congregation Of st. Johns Chapel
against the obIiteration OF that insdtu-
ton Of worship was made to-day in the
Supreme Court VIXEN the committee OF
hve. who are bearing tie brunt OF the
congregations struggle, secured from Jus
tice Erlanger a atemporary Injunction
restraining the corporation from closing
or interfering with the chapel The or
der was ma6e returnabie on Tuesday next.
when the corporation is required to shcw
cause why the injunction should not be
made permanent
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
CARNATION DAY AT CANTON.
Florists Unable TO supply Demand
- xrorxt,T..s. E,,,-c-fss u-To--s-

Florists Unable 10 supply Demand
for MeI<inley's Favorite Flower.
Canton. Ohio. Jan. 9.-Canton's obser-
vadon Of Carnaion Day consisted OF ex-
ercises in the public schools to-day, IN
watch facts were brought out concerning
the life and work Of William Mckinley.
Carnations were worn BY many citizens
and florists we're unable 10 supply the
demand.
Every year since the death Of President
Mckinley il has been the custom Of
Secretary CortelyOu and Justice Day TO
send floral pieces to the Mckinley tomb
on Ca-natfon Day. AR. Cortelyou's offer
ing was a three-foot wreath Of carnations
and magnolia leaves.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
WILL HEAR CONDEMNED MAN.
Legislature Grants Strange Request
of Prisoners.


Bismarck, y. Oak, Jan IA joint ses-
sion OF the legislature win listen 70 an
address on capital punishment within
few days by D. N. Noah. who IS in ths
penitentssry awaiting execution for mur-
der So far as known. this IS the first
time in the history Of the United States
that a man condemned 10 die has made
an address before the legislature on
subject 50 vital to himself. Hanging IS
the mode OF capital punishment used IN
North Dakota
Noah is a man OF middle age and
studenlSof criminology. A few days ag0
he sent a message to the STATE Iegisls-
ture. asking permission 10 make an ad-
dress on the subject. and his request was
granted. Noah says that ne IS net op-
posed 70 capital punishment. although
under sentence OF death. bat that he
wants to present the matter to the law
makers from the viewpoint OF one who
has studied the matter.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
EARTHQUAKE
SHAKES SPAIN
Barcelona Destroyed,
Says One Report.
BIG TIDAL WAVE
Villages on Eastern Coast
Tumble Into Sea.
LOSS OF LIFE HEAVY
Fragmentary Reports Received
from Stricken District.
LOSS OF LIFE HEAVY
Fragmentary Reports Received
from Stricken District.
ALSO FELT IN MOROCCO

Terrible Disaster Is Believed to Be
Of Similar Nature TO that Which
2 Month Ago Swept Many Italian
Cities Out of Existenee-Rum-
blings Give Warning, but the In
habitants Are Unable to Escape.
Telegraph Lines All Down, Hence
Only Eeager Reports Come In
Regarding the Calamity to South
western Europe and North Africa.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

sharon. Pa. Jan. 29.-After a searching
examination lasting several hours, AIRS.
Ella Harry. arrested yesterday afternoon
for the murder Of her husband. James
Harry. broke Gown to-day and confessed
TO the police that she had committed the
deed.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Snow furries
and colder to-day; tomorrow
partly cloudy and colder; high
westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

Big Springs Tex. Jan 2.-Prchabiy
the largest land sale ever recorded here
was concluded to-day when R I. Slaugh-
ter, representing C. c. Slaughter. land
owner and cattle mar. sold the Long
g, range OF 200Ooe acres 20 Iowa capital
isss. The consideration was approx
mateIy s.Oooeoo.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
BIG FIRE IN ST. PAUL.
Half Million Property Loss and Two
Persons Believed Dead.

St Paul. Jan. 2s--Fire in the business
district of St Paul. at 3 O'Clock. has de-
stroyed S5oaeoo in property. The FIRE
is under control.
It is reported that two lives were lost
and six persons injured during the fire.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

Chicago. Jan. 9.-An order fixing Feb
rUary Is as the date for the coavening
IN Chicago OF the army retiring board
has been issued by Gen Grant. Col
William p Tucker has been summoned
before the board.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
CHANGE IN BRIDEGROoMS.
Texas Girl Deserts BenefactOr and
Weds n Musician.

Houston, Tex. Jan 29--2Iiss Ramona
Rollins engaged TO maEry J. B. Warner.
a wealthy miner Of Denver. who edu-
Gated her at the Boston Conservatory
OF Music, started from her home in FL
Paso last night to marry her finance, but
left the train at Kingman, Ariz- She
hurriedly married Ralph yTSiie. q San
Antonio musician. whom she met a week
ago and loved at first sight
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
OHIO HAN Has AIRSHIP.

Wealthy Canton Manufacturer OnerS
Big Bonus to Inventor.
Canton. Ohio. Jan. 29.-W. II. Martin,
civil engineer and farmer. who recently
made several short but successful trips
in an aeropIane Of his own invention. has
2 chance for both fame and cash.
". r Timken, a wealthy Canton manu-
facturer, has offered Martin sl0o.0O0 for
his machine, providing he can fy from
Canton TO Cleveland and back. a distance
OF io0 miles. and sl9.0e0 II he can make
a round trip 20 Massilon, a distance or
sixteen miles Both flights are to be
without touching ground
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
Nation 90 BE vaccinatea.

New Orleans, Jan. 2s--oPe of the most
sweeping DEGREES 70 inf0rce a sanitary
precautioa ever issued has been made
b President Cabrera Of Guatemala.
Every person in the republic must be
vaccinated
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
CURB ON AFFINITY re.
Kansas Plans to send "souI Mating
Husbands TO PenitentEarx

Kansas City, no. Jan. z-With the
esging Of Carrie Nation in London. the
unfgrling Of Cuba's eag, and other stir
ring events. Kansas has decided that It IS
tine 10 curb the affinity craze. SO tie
legislature win pass IN anita ainlty bill
containing the clause providing that
.-soul-mating'' husbands be sent 70 the
penitentiary.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30

Attractive collection Of slightly used
household furniture and Office fittings ct
pgblie auction to-day at 10 a m Wagon
efte. broUgham. &c. at p Housskeepers
and dealers invited
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
Higher Court Decides slayer IH
Capable Of Realizing His Fate.

Higher court DeS4oes sAa9e ct u
Capable Of Realizing His Fate.
Trenton. y J. Jan E.-The- Court II
Errors and Appeals to-day sustained the
Supreme Court in bolding that Frederick
Lang. a 8Iiddlesex County murderer. IS
not so insane as to legSHy interfere. with
his execution Lang is under sentence
20 be hanget. and is the last man con-
demned to death prior to the passage
OF the law which substituted elecuOcu-
ton FOR hanging
The Supreme Court held that the fact
that man was lot sane upon al sub
jects was not sufficient TO prevent his
eIectrocu5ion. provided he was capable
Of realizing his impending fate.
Lang shot 2 young relative OF his who
refused to marry him
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
Three Panels Are Exhausted In the
Cooper Case at Nashville.

Nashville. Tenn. Jan 2-The eight
hour session OF the Criminal Court to-
day resulted in the exhausting Of three
panels and the selection Of two additional
jurors in the case OF Col. Duncan 3.
Cooper. Robin J. Cooper. and J. D. Sharp.
charged with killing former United States
Senator Carmack. The new jurors are
Gus Knipfer and F. o. Beerman-
The attendance today was much larger
than in the two days previous
The State used one peremptOry chal-
lenge and the defense six. leaving the
former 3 Of the original IS and the latter
g Of its .
Il is quite evident that several DAYS
may eiapse before the jury IS completed.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
OIL KING BUYS CURIOS.
Promincnt Men Attend sale of Tai
bot }. Taylor Collection

New York. Jan. 2s-John D. Rooke-
feler. jr. Norman whitehouse, Mrs.
James Smith, Il. C. Havemeyer, and
other pTominenJs were among the largest
buyers al Jo-day's sale Of the Talbot J.
Taylor collection Of furniture and curios
at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries.
A. Y. Dickson paid Sso0, the TOD price
Of the sale. for three Flemish chairs Of
the seventeenth century, and NJ Roclze-
feuer paid $50 for two chairs Of the
same period and OF similar design
The days sale amounted 10 Sl2,7735a
The Washington herald., 1909-01-30
Iapanc.e Art Exhlbit at sIoan...

Mr.. Kan0 Oshima. Of Japan. win have
his collection OF ancient and modern Jap
anese and Chinese art objects on free sx-
hibitioa ~ the Sloan Galleries. 1s07 g ST..
Monday and Tuesday next. where they
will BE- sold at public auction the three
following DAYS.