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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
BLOCK is DESTROYED
Nine Persons Are Missing in
Fire in OgdenSburg.
FOUR BODIES ARE RECOVERED
Disastrous Blaze Makes Rapid Prog
resS Before Arrival of Volunteer
by PeriIOus Trip I'D FIImsy Lad
der-Estimated Damage S225,OOO.

Ogdensburg. n. Y, April 29.-Nine per-
sons are missing as the result of a dis
astrous fire which broke out in the Ross
moro Hotel and swept away a business
block before the fremen got it under
control this afternoon. The total damage
is $4,000.
Four bodies have been found. They
are identified as follows:
Mrs TAYLOR ARCHIBALD. aged eighty.
BEN FIELDING. bank accountant
CHARLES CANINE. a bank teller
G. {. GRAY. manager Of Modern Bedstead CON-
pany.
Gray's wife and two children. William
Holmes. a porter, and Earnest Butler.
a bellboy, are also believed to have been
lost. William Fitzgibbon. a volunteer
fireman. saved three girls from the
flames by perilous trip up a fimsy lad
der TO the third floor bedroom window.
Waterman ROuses Guests.
The fire started in the kitchen OF the
hotel and was discovered by the watch
man. who gave the alarm, rousine as
many inmates as possible. and thew In
turn aroused others. Before the volunteer
fire brigade arrived the fire gained such
Roadway they were unable to stop IFS
rapid progress. The night telepbone
operator stuck to her post till driven out
by the flames, but not until she had sum-
moned help from all outside points.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
KERN PRAISES TOM TAGGART
Nominee for Senate Appreciates
Friendship of Political Rival.
Hundred kilograms Received from
DemocratS-Bryan COnErRtuIateH
and Hopes for Success.

Indianapolis. April 29.-John ". Kern
to-day announced that he would accept
the nomination for the Senatorshlp and
make the fight for Democratic control
Of the legislature OF his relations with
Tom Taggart Kern said:
Il appreciate the friendship OF Nj.
Taggart. In years gone by, when I was
so poor that I could hardly pay a months
rent. Tom Taggart helped me out by
giving me a start, and I would not be
human If l did not appreciate II. He ap-
pointed me city attorney when he be-
came mayor, and l served two terms. I
was also county attorney while Taggart
was county auditor
These appointments meant much 10 me
AT that time. But we have never been
close together in local politics. In fact. I
have never taken an active part in local
politics. and I did not know personally n
dozen men on the Marion County delega-
ton in the convention"
Hundreds Of kilograms from Democrats
have come 10 Mr.. Kern. congratuIating
him on his nomination. Among them was
this from Mr. Bryan.
Accept my hearty congratulations.
Success to you. We need you in the
Senate"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
FIGHT FOR KACHANIK PASS.

Constantnople, April 29-The latest IN
official news IS that a big fight is on for
possession Of Kachanlk Pass. Tourgoud
Pasha. the Turkish commander. began
an attack on the Albanian positions there
last night. The defenders had profted
by their occupation 10 fortify the pass.
and the natural difficulties of the ground
gave further trouble to the troops
They advanced with characteristic cour-
age and determination. but the Albanians.
equally courageous and determined, op-
posed them with desperate vaIor.
After many hours of fighting. Tourgoud
Pasha captured one Of the heights. but
lost 600 men in doing so. The position.
however. is strategic and may be the
beginning of victory. The Albanian
losses are stated to have been severe.
The control OF the pass. which is some
twelve miles long, depends on the pos
session Of certain dominating heights.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
LAW BODY SEES TAFT
President Urges Federal Pro-
lection for Aliens.
WOULD RELIEVE THE STATES
international Convention VIII End
Tonight with Banquet After
Morning md Afternoon Sessions.
Yesterdays Furnish Many Inter-
estinE Addresses on Citizenship.

President Taft asked the American So
ciety Of International Law to consider
Federal protection Of aliens under treaty
provisions when the body called at the
White House yesterday.
A statute 10 this effect would take the
matter out Of the hands Of the States. he
explained. and though he did not name
any specific incident. he evidently had
the trouble between the Japanese immi-
grants and citizens Of California and
other Pacific Coast States in mind
Il am interested he said. 'in an in
strument that l should like 20 call 70
your attention. II is that Congress shall
put in the hands OF the Executive the
means by which we can perform our
national obligations.
We should not be obliged TO refer
those who complain Of a breach OF obliga-
uons 70 governors OF States and country
prosecutors when the violations are on
American soil"
Endorses Root Idea.
The President also indorsed Senator
Roots plea for a tribunal that VIII allow
the settlement Of International questions
peacefully. He said Secretary Of State
Knox is interested in this instrument
also
The lawyers spent The afternoon at the
convention hall at the Willard. hearing
technical papers. The basis Of protec-
ton 70 citizens residing abroad was the
subject under consideration. Prof. G. W.
Scott discussed the question Of Limitation
Of protection by contracts between Cit
zens and foreign governments, or by
municipal legislation.
Explains Relative Citizenship.
Relative citizenship Of persons and cor
poratons was explained by Prof Raleigh
c. Minor. Of the University OF Virginia.
Prof. Minor traced the growth OF inter
national legal understandings. Although
he did not attack the present instruments.
he said corporations, though entitled 70
the same protection under treaty acts. as
individuals may call upon the nation for
support.
Prof. Theodore s. Woolsey and Arthur
Kuhn discussed the effect OF unfriendly
acts.
Prof S. ". Macvane opened the night
session with a paper on the question OF
domicile rights Prof. John H Latane
discussed the same issue.
There VIII be sessions at 70 o'clock this
morning and O'Clock this afternoon.
ending with the annual banquet tonight
at 7 O'Clock. at the New Willard. wheA
many OF the foremost government off,
Gals. who are at the same time. members
Of the bar, Will respond 20 tOasts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
AMENDS RAIL BILL
House Adopts Physical VAL
uatiOn Feature.

The adoption Of the Madden amend
ment for the physical valuation by the
Interstate Commerce Commission Of
every railroad in the United States was
the big feature Of the consideration by
the House yesterday OF the so-called ad-
ministration railroad bill
The measure is rapidly ceasing 70 re
semble the administration measure as II
was introduced by Townsend. OF Michi-
gan
Thursday the House by a clear major
ity included telephone and telegraph COM
panies as common carriers. subject 20 the
jurisdiction Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Yesterday the extremely
radical Madden amendment was adopted.
To-day IL VIII not surprise the stanch-
est regular the widest insurgent. or the
most hopeful Democrat 10 see almost
any sort Of an amendment included in
the bill
Dozens Of amendments were offered by
Republicans, insUrgent Republicans. and
Democrats, but the committee was able
TO maintain its position with respect TO a
good many Of these
ceedings centered IN the Madden amend
ment for the physical valuation Of the
railroads OF the country. There was a
lively row over this proposition before II
was put 10 vote. When the amendment
came up for action. however. II had a
clear majority.
Physical Valuation Safe.
II is practically assured that the physl-
cal valuation proposition will remain IN
the bin as It finally passes the House.
An attempt by Representative Wauger.
Of Pennsylvania, a member OF the Inter
state Commerce Committee. TO amend
the troublesome commodity clause. was
unsuccessful.
To-day viii be a field day, with the long
and short haul provision on the cards for
action. The long and short haul PROPOSE
ton has been a constant source Of trouble
between the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and the railroads since the Sher-
man law was put on the statute books.
The proposed commission is authorized
TO employ engineers, experts, and other
necessary assistants.
All railroads are required to furnish
whatever information the commission de-
sires and to cooperate in every way
In the future the commission is directed
to keep itself informed Of all extensions
and Improvements or other changes in
the conditions and value Of the proper
ties"
An amendment was offered by Repre-
sentative Good, OF Iowa, extending the
provisions Of law 10 water transportation
in Hawaii was adopted
Lively discussion followed the Offering
by Representative Hardy. OF Texas. Of
an amendment 20 prohibi: the employ
ment Of a member Of Congress as counsel
for a railroad
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Eat PGCanS

I want to make you comfortable: TO
help you have an income for your
children; to so fix 1t in your old age
you viii be assured OF a regular earn
ing without working, and enable you
to be happy and cOntented- Because
can do this IS why you should imme-
diately give me an opportunity TO ex-
plain 10 you how as little as $40 each
month will buy a Pecan Grove OF 3
TO so acres in dear old Georgia, within
few miles OF OgIethOrpe, the county
seat OF Macon County.
These 5-ncre Pecan Groves are sold
by the RlverdaIe Pecan Co., Mr.. r. u.
Small, Pres. Mr.. Small is vouched for
by banks and commercial agencies. and
is one OF Georgia's leading citizens. He
is personally responsible 10 you for
the care and management Of your Pc
can Grove, and is a man you can de-
pend upon.
Only $40 month is required. AS
much as $1,000 an acre a year is to be
earned by a growing Pecan Grove.
Write me to-day for the story why
Mrs. Ramsey refused $4,000 for her
SO-acre Pecan Grove. and let me tell
you about our 5-acre Pecan Groves.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
PARROT SPOKE GOOD ENGLISH.
Italian WOman's Pet Ends Doubt rs
to Citizenship.

New York, April 29.-Mrs. Felipa Car
trole. a passenger by the italian steam
ship san Giorgio, to-day said she had
lived in America twenty-four years, and
that her husband who is dead, had been
an American citizen
She spoke little English. and the Ellis
Island inspector who took her pedigree
was inclined 10 doubt her
While he was meditating whether or
not he should send her to a board Of spe-
ciaI inquiry he was startled by a voice,
distinctively American. which said:
Go to h"
Whats that said the inspector.
Oh" said the lady in broken English.
that's my parrot"
Cut that out" said the parrot.
Madam" said the Inspector, Il guess
you have lived here long enough. Go
through"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
WESTON OFF FOR YONKERS.

Wappington Falls, n. Y. April %
Edward Payson Weston left here at .
O'Clock this morning for Yonkers, where
h --iH --ey tomorrow. He will leave
Yonkers for New York Monday morning.
Weston passed through Poughkeepsie
at $40 o'clock last night. dis-egarding a
drizzling rain and muddy road. He did
not stop until he reached here. which Is
nine miles from Poughkeepsie.
When Weston entered Poughkeepsie he
was met at the city limits by Chief Of
Police McCabe, who walked with him
for two miles. Weston kept moving at
five-mile-an-hour clip. and the pace
made the boys who followed him dog
trot to keep I'D,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
LEAVITT'S THREATS FUTILE.
Bryan Family Sure He Cannot Sc
cure the Two Children

DEydn A. AmlAy sure tie cannot Se-
cure the Two Children.
Lincoln. Nebr.. April Civilian HON.
er Leavitt, divorced husband o. Ruth
Bryan Leavitt, cannot possibly secure
possession Of the two Leavitt children, as
he to-day made threats Of doing. and the
Bryan family do not believe that Leavitt
intends to make an effort at securing
them.
When the divorce was granted, Mrs.
Leavitt was given full custody Of the
children. the father being given permits
sion TO see them occasionally. He has
never taken advantage Of the permission,
however. and has paid absolutely no at
tention to them for years. During the
trial, evidence was brought out showing
that Leavitt had never supported his wife
and children, and that but for cash gifts
from Mr.. Bryan they would have suf-
fered for the necessities OF life
Leavitt cannot interfere in any way
with the second marriage Of his ex-wife.
either
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
MASSACRE STORY DIsCREDITED.
Vienna Dispatch Says Jews May
Have Been Expelled.

London, April 3O.-Nothing has been re-
ceived here concerning an alleged massa-
ere OF Jews at Kief. Russia. except a
Vienna dispatch that newspapers in
Bucharest printed n message from Kief
stating that hundreds OF Jews had been
massaCred there.
The Vienna dispatch discredlts the story
and says it is believed to be due to the
expulsion Of Jews in accordance with the
law of 1906. It is pointed out that the
soldiers and police. in carrying out the
order. would undoubtedly be rough-per-
haps cruel
It may be recalled that a similar yarn
with lurid details, was printed by a Ger
man Jewish paper some time ago. and
that it was subsequently disproved
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
IMPERSoNATES A PHYSICIAN.
DIR. KarpeIes Complains to Police OF
ImpOster in City.

The police are after a man who used
the name of DR.. S. R. Karpeles, Of HOP
Fifth street northwest, in an unsuccess-
full attempt TO pass worthless checks on
merchants. Dr. Karpeles made the COM
plant yesterday.
Thursday evening the imposter called
at the store Of NJ Levy & Brother 1851
Seventh street northwest. and said he
had been sent by Or. Karpeles to buy
paint. He had supplies to the value of
$3.50 wrapped up and presented a check
for slO asking for the change. which was
rot forthcoming.
Half an hour later he turned up at the
establishment of Joseph A Pierre, 454
New York avenue northwest, ordered a
ton Of coal, which came TO S49O and
again rendered the check. which was
again dishonored. 1t is understood that
the check was on Laurel CMd) bank.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
FOR EASIER SUPPRESSION.
White Slave Congress Decides to
Draft international Agreement.

Paris April 29.-The International White
Slave Congress, which has been in session
here for several days. decided this after
noon 10 draw up Immediately an interna-
tional agreement for the establishment OF
a bureau in each country in order TO make
easier the suppression Of this traffic.
Under this agreement the circulation of
Objectionable literature will be stopped
The arrangement is TO go into effect as
soon as il has been approved by the
different governments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
James r.. Heaton Dies.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg. Va, April 29-James r
Heaton, aged thirty-one a son Of w. O.
Heaton. Of Mount Clinton. died of tuber
culosis to-day In Missouri. where he was
visiting relatives. His body will be
brought home for burial He is survived
by his parents and two sisters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
COTTON FAILURE DENIED.
COrinth House Not Connected with
Decatur (AIa.) shippers.

Jackson, Miss, April 29.-Telegrams Of
inquiry have come to Jackson to-day from
all over the country asking about the
cotton failure reported from Corinth and
Columbus. According TO representatives,
Of the firm here the announcement Of the
bankruptcy proceedings against Steel.
Miller & Co, OF Corinth. are strenuously
denied over the long-distance phone to-
night
An attorney for the firm authorizes the
statement that no papers in bankruptcy
have been filed against them.
1t is not believed by the representa-
tives here OF the CoTinth house that Il
had any connection with the firm Of
Knight. Yancey & Co.. of Decatur. Ala.
that recently went 10 the wall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
February Holidays,

From Judge.
Teacher-What lesson do Lincoln's and
Washington's birthdays teach US?
Boy-That there amt room for any
more Of US to be born in February
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30

THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL
REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE
OF THE ROOMS

Is great comfort Every progressive housewife should
our homes. They have set standard of modern in
provements for easy housekeeping.
This neghborhood YOU viii find emnenty desirable and
owing large purchase Of ground your home will cost
YOU here where present and future values
questioned than in other section of the city DOS
1854 Cathedral avenue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
PARK,

Facing Rock Creek Park. Prices $3.50 large side lawn)
and $500 Our will YOU about go per your
Sample homes open from to s Take either the 14th
Chevy Chase any marked Rock Creek Bridge to
Connecticut and Cathedral avenues walk park
one square Cathedral avenue IS esfrOm the Con
necticut Avenue Bridge.
~. ILA.E like. HOME. ". HOMES Ike n--2S-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
Tigers Receive
Cuban Souvenir

Little booklets telling about the
Cuban trip of the Tigers have been
received at the local baseball Office
The front cover is constructed as ioi'
lows: Souvenir de la Sequenda Nis
tia del Club Detroit, Habana, l9lo.
Then comes a cut of very tame
looking cat supposed to be tiger
eating milk from dish that appears
like the family wash basin. Contin'
uing the front cover relates:
"Obsequid de Harris Bros, o Rell
" 1O4, Habana." Who this OReilly
is and what he's doing in Cuba isn't
apparent.
The rear cover bears the following
language:
"Pida ell Catalogo de Efectos de
Sport de Spalding en- Castellano, Har
ris Bros" and more reference TO
O'Reilly.
Each Tiger who made the trip, Man
ager Jennings and Pres. Frank Nayin
were remembered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
POSTS MONEY FOR
HACK-COTCHMA Gil
Farmer Burns on Behalf of Cham.
plon, Comes Forward With
Real Coin.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2S.-Carryins
out his intention recently announced
by the United Press, Farmer Burns
today has $500 posted here as for
felt for $4,000 side bet on behalf
OF Frank Gotch in case George Hack
enschmidt, the Russian Lion desires
10 again contest for the mat cham
pionship of the world.
Burns declares that he will put up
an additional $4,000 Jan. II, and will
cover the Russians money as soon
as the latter's hackers display real
money as an earnest of their desire
for match.
Burns also offers 10 bet $500 that
either he or Fred. Beel can throw
Jess Westergaard, the giant Iowan,
in a finish match.
While Burns money is really up,
there is strong suspicion here that
the play is made rather with an idea
of arousing interest for an all-Ameri-
can tour by himself. Gotch and Bee!l
than with any serious idea that The
Russian will wager the $4,000 de-
manded The interest excited by the
talk of big money, II is believed,
would help the show venture and IL
is TO that end. wrestling men here
think, that the first deposit-which
can always be drawn down-has been
made
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
THE TIMES SPORT PAGE
Del Doesn't Return,
Who'll Play Second Base?
11usr SUPPOSE HIS LEG FAILS TO MEND WON'T
IN THE TIGERS BE IN BAD SHAPE.
By HARRY NELLY.

fails come back Ever
calamity? with Del
~hod gaping at Think
have pennan aspirations Ins
ne boys Dixie pretty soon telling you all aa.
that Jim Delehany
found TO take his place the
just slightly
Tophet. and they amt much
Not Del is topheavy person OF note IN =
amentable aaround
talent aboard will tell you that
fatfooed
second sacker hlAe
towards close OF
kke TO pock
slider you'd
boysd commence TO
OF his
lacks class
60 there In something must be
besides
field
the tall bushes
nevertheless however
Navin cooked the
might possibly be resting
trading line
linn
well and work that old head
euRi u all the time.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
Here are the Hopes
of Pugilistic Whites

partner OF Jack Johnson; p years OF
age; weighs 204 pounds; stands feet
11l2 inches. Ring experience
showed absolutely nothing in his hrst
bout with George Cotton in Pittsburg
Dec. 20. Trained by Jack Johnson.
Bombardier Wells is the heavy
weight champion OF England; % years
of age: weighs 200 pounds; stands .
feet inches in height. Ring expert
ence-won the boxing championship OF
the British army while stationed IN
India: in recent months he has de.
feated all English heavyweights OF
any pretension.
George Henderson comes from II
tusville, Pa. Very little is known OF
him outside his own locality but he
is said 10 be % years OF age ana 10
weigh 200 pounds. His chief claim 70
distinction is said 70 be his ability 10
take a kick from a horse without pe'
ing "feazed"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
SCARED Of LIFE
Says J. JOHNSON
Negro Champion Declares His Chauf-
feur Tried To Give Him
Poison.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-What Jack
Johnson, heavyweight champion OF
the world. firmly believes was a mar
row escape from death was revealed
yesterday when CASTOR Le Fort.
French mechanician, 18 years old.
who had been acting as chauffeur for
the Negro. was taken into custody,
After Le Fort, according TO the
family OF the Negro. had threatened
10 kill Johnson on Christmas eve at
the Johnson residence In Wabash
ave, he was Swallowed and his arrest
followed, Monday night. lie Fort was
booked at the Harrison-st police sta
ton on Il charge OF carrying conceal
ed weapons. He was released under
bonds last night
Trouble has been brewing In the
Johnson household ever since the
champion claimed he was suffering
from ptomaine poisoning at Lowell.
Mass, and went TO Boston for medi-
cal treatment. At that time stories
OF his nervous breakdown were cir
culated. Shortly before Johnson,
while in New York. had engaged the
services OF lie Fort as chauffeur.
Woman and Chauffeur Friends1
According to Johnson friendship
appeared TO exist between the womr
an who is known as the pugilist's
wife and the chauffeur From Boston,
Johnson returned TO Chicago, TO re.
cover from the effects OF his sickness
anG while here confided TO friends he
feared attempts TO do him injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
Sends Clippings
To Show Worth

Tommy Kilbane, who meets Mickey
Sheridan at Windsor tonight is Of the
opinion that some one of Sheridan's
friends is trying TO give him a good
scare before he fights the Chicago
boy. At any rate. he received a clip
ping from a paper yesterday in which
il was stated that Sheridan had
knocked out Packy Mcfarland in
training camp bout in Chicago.
THAT STUFF doesn't scare me-" de-
clared Tommy.
Tommy intends to busy himself TO
no small degree in the ring the re-
mainder of the winter. For several
months, he has been taking instruc-
ton in the three RS, az he quit school
early and felt that his education had
been neglected. To make up for that
deficiency he has been tutoring pri-
vately, and has progressed so well he
will resume his ring career which was
interrupted while he acquired book
learning.
Now, in addition to the bout with
Sheridan at Windsor. he is scheduled
TO box Paul Sykora OF Detroit, near
here, the night OF Jan. ., and is max
ing arrangements to box before But
falo club a few days later He has
hairlne decision over Sykora. but
admits that the Detroit boy has inl-
proved considerably since they last
met