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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-16
SYDNEY E. MUDD'S
CAMPAIGN CARD

This is the card Of instructions 70 ne
gro voters that Representative Sydney
+. Mudd Of the Fifth Maryland district
is putting into circulation
The names are those OF the Mudds
who Will probably appear upon the tick
ct from which the voters OF the distric,
viii have to select the candidates for
whom they desire 60 vote in the ap-
preaching election.
Samuel A. Mudd is a candidate for
Presidential clector from the district.
and John r. N1udd. il is stated. VIII run
for Congress on an independent ticket
The similarity Of names of the Candt-
dates is "a trick of the Democrats 10
confuse the negro voters. SO that they
will not be able TO know for whom
they are voting. The story has been
told in The Times
Rcprest ntativc Mudd was a caller at
the White House this morning and
showed his little cards TO the President
Mr.. Roosevelt was greatly amused My.
NuGd said ne had no doubt Whatgvcr
his district would return its present II D
rDssntaUye IN Congress. hnat Is hifn-
self.
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IDEA
OF CAMPAIGN

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. l6.-Capt
Richmond Z. HObson said IN speaking
Of the coming campaign:
ION tariff revision believe the Demo-
cratic party should hammer the Repub-
lican party for its responsibility and its
official attitude of standing pat, while
the facts show that articles manufac-
tured in America are being sold cheaper
abroad than 70 the American consumer.
and while L is clear that oppressive
trusts are finding shelter under present
rates.
ION the negro question J think there
viii be no difhcuIty in making II clear
10 the thoughtful citizens of the North
and West that the Republican party,
through its Executive, has violated two
fundamental laws-One that political do
mini0u should never be given TO the
lower Of two races living alongside Of
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truer saying in all history than There
is no place like home "
Mr Geier who IS a brother Of the To-
ca, butcher in the Center Market. IS
little inclined 20 talk about himself and
IN fact, has requested mat the news
papers leave him entirely to himself.
but the rejoicing Of his mother and his
friends at his return has been so great
that throughout the vicinity in which
the family live, the one thing talked
about IS the return of the wanderer-
Mrs. Geier Talks.
The present Mrs. Geier is not the
mother Of William Geier, but she
has nursed him since he WIS five years
old. his mother having died when the
boy was near that age. SO tat he has
practically known no other maternal
parent. Her devotion TO him and to his
memory-for she thought him dead
throughout all these years has been a
splendid instance Of loyalty.
Il had heard nothing OF William for
twenty-one years. said Mrs. Geier to-
CAV and Of course. we knew not what
had become Of him Killed in some acct
dent out on the plains. I thought, or
else gone so far to the end Of the earth
that there was no way in which he could
communicate with me. / was opposed TO
his going away from home when he left
thirty-three years ago. He was Always
one Of the finest, most kiDd-heartcd
boys ever knew, ana WneR ne started
out that day. making the brave an
nOuncement that he was going to make
his fortune, I said to him, William, you
are too kind-hearted to ever become
rich. Don't wait TO come home before
your fortune is gained but let us soon
see you. Then he wrote TO Us con-
stantly, his father being devoted to him
also, and he did well making his way
in Cincinnati. Keyport. Kentucky. and
other points. From Kentucky he went
to Kansas. and then from there we
ceased to gel letters He finally settled
in Alexandria Ind. having gone through
Mexico. the Rocky Mountain States. and
the Middle West"
Why He Didn't Write.
In explanation of the fact that he did
not communicate with his family Oftener
Mr.. Geier says that illness prevented
him from writing for a long time, and
that afterward he had heard that his
parents had moved and he knew Of no
way TO reach them.
The joyful news that her long lost son
would return had to be broken TO Mrs
Geier gently. Two Of her sons came
to the house and announced that they
had received a message from Mr.. Geier
and that he was alive and well All
preparations were made at the house for
his reception, and the mothers joy when
he made his appearance was un5Ounded.
Mr.. Geier will remain here perman-
entity, securing regular employment
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OLNEY MAY RUN FOR GOVERNOR

polygamy and church interference in
politics.
q resolution for the disfranchisement,
not only of pOlygamists and those who
practice unlawful COhabitatiOn, but OF
those who affiliate with an Organizati ton
that encourages such practices.
". Il CaSsiday'S election as chair
man OF the platform committee is re-
garded as a victory for the moderate
wing Of the party on the Mormon ques-
ton.
That ex-senator Henry Heitfeld, Of
Lewiston. would be nominated for gov
ernor, and II. O. Redwine, Of Salmon
City. for Congress, seemed almost Ger
tain before the convention met.
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Back at BOyh0Od Home
After Years of Absence
Bent With Age, William Geier, Who Left
Washington as a Youth to Seek Fortune,
Returns to House of Step-MOther.

Mother. where are the blackberry
bushes that used to line the walk; the
little old pump that stood in the back
yard. and Dandy, the pony Oh. It IS all
so different, SO different. and yet how
glad I am to be here"
Thus spoke today William Gcier, fifty
five years old, with iron gray hair, bent
In figure from illness and toll. but still
well preserved in health. who left his
home in Washington thirty-three years
ago as a mere boy 10 seek his fortune.
and who has returned to his stepmother
at 124S II Street northeast. It was from
this exact location that he started out
bravely ore fine summers day thirty
three years ago to seek adventure and
fortune in the big world before him.
Fields Gone.
How different the scene was then and
it's transformation to the present period
may be readily imagined. Fields Of
waving corn surrounded The house when
young Geier left it. To the back. to-
ward the Capitol. was a big marsh in
which were many wild fowl and game.
For 300 yards or more on either side
there was no other human habitation,
though stables and farm houses formed
the most prominent objects in the land
sCape.
As a boy young Geier had known this
to be the camping ground for troops
that took part in the rghting during the
civil war. One regiment under the com
mand of tie heroic Colonel Baker, af-
terward killed In the battle of Bull
Run, had been camped near the house
for many months, and the 10Y had, Of
course, become chummy with the sol
diers, all of whom made a great pet Of
him. and invited him to witness the
drills that We're occurring morning and
afternoon, and often TO ride on their
horses, the regiment being made up of
caValrymen.
Like New Life.
THAT was a time when all the world
seemed bright and young" said William
Geier to his mother on his return;
since then 1 have travelled far and
wide. 1 have seen much, more than is
vouchsafed TO most men. perhaps, but
now that the years have passed and the
experience has been gained. how good
ii seems TO be back in the old place
once more. Why, L actually feel as II
T had started a new life. OF course,
when I pass up and down the streets,
with faces all unfamiliar 10 me. and
the whole place an utterly different
scene from what ! had pictured in my
memory. il does give me a sort OF
heart ache, and then there Is the death
of father that has occurred IN the
meantime, but still I must resign my
{ self 10 that, and any way. there IS nc
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sion. 1t viii be of no value TO England,
il is declared. and its annexation VIII
have no actual force.
Cases Of this kind are Of frequent Oc-
currence. because the worthless islands
taken possession Of are speedily aban-
dOned. AYES island Is virtually unin-
habited. and Is like hundreds Of other
islands In the West Indies. without
owners and without nationality.
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A vALUELESS SPOT IN THE SEA
LEXINGTON VOLUNTEER FIREMEN.

est idea that the integrity of the Mon
roe Doctrine may be involved, even II
the facts are substantially as reported.
Guano Reef.
It is understood that the island IS
nothing but q guano covered reef, and
under the laws Of the sea any nation
finding such an island may occupy It
long enough TO carry off the more or
less valuable gJIano deposits
Annexation by Great Britain Of the
island is regarded by the State Depart
ment In the light Of a joke. The island
is without value OF any sort. unless II
be because of guanO deposits.
Of No Value.
The United States Government has
known of its existence, but has never
cared enough about It to take possess
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MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
FOR G0LDEN'S DEATH

MOUNT HOLLY. y. J., Aug. Is
Prosecutor Atkinson says that he thinks
all those directly connected with the
stabbing Of Dennis Golden at Riverside
on Saturday night have been arrested.
They will be indicted for manSlaughter-
The inquest over Golden viii be held
in Camden at 10 o'clock tomorrow
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ENGLAND'S ACTION
CAUSES NO WORRY
Seizure Of Bird Island Is
Regarded as a Joke.
JUST A REEF IN THE OCEAN
There May, However, Be Deposits of
Guano on the Rocky
Lodges.
JUST A REEF IN THE OCEAN

No official Information has been re-
ceived at the State Department relative
to the reported seizure of Bird, or
AYES. Island. about 40 miles north west
Of Dominica, In the Leeward group. by
the British warship Tribune. and the
hosting Of the British flag there by the
officers Of the vessel
The department will make careful IN
quiry, although there is not the slight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-16
WAS PROMINENT
IN WASHINGTON
Volney W. Foster, Dead in
Chicago, Against War.
AIDED AMERICAN REPUBLICS
Leader in Movement to Bring These
States Into Closer Re-
lationship.
AIDED AMERICAN REPUBLICS

Volney W. Foster. who died suddenly
in Chicago yesterday. was well known
in Washington. He had been identified
prominently for many years with the
movement TO bring all the American re-
publics closer together. and was one
Of the delegates named by the United
States 70 the International Conference
Of American Republics in the City OF
Mexico In 1902. Through this movement
he became well acquainted with Henry
G. Davis, the Democratic nominee for
Vice President
For Arbitration.
Mr.. Foster was also an ardent advo-
cate Of International arbitration, and has
been associated with Gen. John W. Fos-
ter and many other prominent Washing
tOnians in the movement 70 bring wars
70 an end.
Through having large business inter-
ests in Mexico Mr.. Foster became much
interested IN that republic, and saw the
necessity for binding the American re-
publlcs closer together. he was an ex-
tensive contractor and was Interested
In many different industries in Mexico,
as well as in Chicago, his home city.
Heart Failed.
Mr.. Foster was born at Aztalan. WIS,
in 1s4s, and was educated at Portage
City, in the same State He was a depu-
ty governor Of the Society Of Mayfiower
Descendants and a prominent officer Ia
the Sons Of the American Revolution
In 1901 he was president Of the Union
League Club. ChicagO's most exclusive
club.
While eating dinner yesterday Mr.
Foster became faint and dizzy He was
dining with H H Gross, who accom-
panied Mr. Foster TO ST. Luke's Hospital.
where he died in q short time. Heart
trouble is given as the cause OF his
demise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-16
BALTIMORE FIRM SUES
FOR BALANCE OF CONTRACT

The S. II. Calkins Company, Of Baiti-
more. Nd, has began proceedings in the
equity branch Of the District Supreme
Court against Robert Portner and the
Capital Construction Company 20 recoV-
er 500, alleged 10 be a balance due for
tile work done on a building owned by
the defendant Former
The original contract for the work
wao $4,000
Lester & Price are named as counsel
tor the complainant
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TO DISFRANCHISE
ALL POLYGAMISTS

LEWISTON. Idaho. Aug. l6.-Richard
II. Johnson was chosen temporary
chairman of the Democratic State con
ventiOn here and after the appointment
Of committees a recess was taken
There IS promise Of Il lively fight on
the adoption 81 a resolution defining
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and Inst the committee would ike to
make some dates for him.
To Go West.
The Senator Is now in Chicago. and
It Is believed that he viii be assigned
to several places before he returns and
that he viii make a short speaking tour
of the West before the campaign is for
mally opened in his own State and later
will make a more extended tour
Mr.. Fairbanks said 20 some Of his
friends before going away that he would
probably speak both in Maine and Yer
mont before the state elections are
held in those States. The Senator has
agreed to speak at Marion Kan, on
September /. and his speech viii be the
campaign keynote in that State. He
will 90 from there to Nebraska and will
make short speeches both going and
returning. II IS said that ne Will be
asked TO address the people at several
small towns at which brief stops viii
be arranged
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MELON THIEVES PUNISHED.

GLASSBORO. y. J., Aug. 1.-two
boys We're caught In the melon patch OF
James Ledden. Of Aura. and were tried
here. Each will spend time in the State
reform school for having a taste for
stolen melons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-16
DEATH OYERTAKES
PROF. RADELFINGER
Long Illness of Columbian
Tutor Ends Fatally.

Prof. Frank Gustave Radeltinger, pro-
fessor of mathematics in Columbia Uni
versity. residing at 1431 Chaplin Street,
died last night after long illness. He
leaves a widow and little daughter two
years Of age.
Prof Radeldnger was q member or
the American Mathematical Society and
chairman of the mathematical section
of the Philosophical Society of Wash
As professor OF mathematics in Co
lumbia University. he conducted the
graduate work IN this department his
methods Of teaching were unique, ana
stamped him as the scholar ana IN
vestigator.
Not content with limiting his lectures
to the cut and dried material or text
books. he extended them so as TO in
cIude the latest and most advanced re-
searches in his chosen field
Self-Made Man.
A self-made man, Prof. RRdelfinger's
life was typical Of the present age Of
strenuous effort. lie was born in Los
Angeles. Cal, in 1873, Of German
Swiss parcntage. He entered the Chl-
versity Of California in 1892, where his
unusual powers IN mathematics lmme-
diately attracted attention lie not only
PASSED with honor all his university
work attaining special distinction IN
took an active part in football. where
his powerful frame and stamina was
much sought. After attaining his de-
re. Of bachelor of science in 1895. he
wa. appointed fellow In mathematics
at his alma mater. which position ne
resigned TO enter the Government ser
vice as mathematician in the hydro
graphic Office
His Ambition.
1t had been the ambition Of MS life to
study his chosen subject III Germany
under the masters there. an ambition
and hope he held TO the day of his
/ death.
In 1900 he married Miss Blanche Pc
/ terson. only daughter of August Peter
| son. a consul of Sweden ana Norway
| and at the time of his death he was
/ connected with the law firm Ct Louis
| Bagger AZ CO.
| The funeral will be held from th'
| family residence, 1431 ChaBin Street
/ Wednesday at o'clock. lnterncnt a
| Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Continued from First Page)

and tliat the committee would ike TO
make some dates for him.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-15
Results at Ascot Park.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 14.-Follow-
ing are the summaries. Weather clear;
track fast:
First race. mile and seventy yards
The Gold Finder. 107. E. Walsh, 3 to l..
won; Dupont, 81, ]. Lewis. 3 to i. sec,
ond; Lunar 105, j. Booker, 6 to L, third
Time. 1:4S.. Glen Rice, DIR. Shorts, Heir
Apparent also ran.
Second race, three -eighths of a mile
three-year- old maidens-Airship. 108, L.
Spencer, to 5, won; De Grammont, 10S
p. Walsh, 6 to |. second; Tim Hurst, 1913,
Boland, to 1, third. Time, :37H c. p
WaterhouSe also ran.
Third race, seven-eighths Of a mile
sell1ng-GalanthuS, 102, Buxton, 3 to L
won; Anvil. 103, J. Lewis, to 10, sec
ond; Jingler, 162. Birkenruth, z to 1, third
Time, 1870. Chief Aloha, Jack Ricfelieu
Jr.. Mac Ana and Dug Martin also ran.
Fourth race. one mile. handicap-Hayi-
land, ITO, Redfern, 6 to 5, won: Dolly
Hayman, SO, Lowe, to /, second; Clenne-
Wis. 103 e. Walsh. 3 to 1, third Time,
ZAP. Pirate, Pat Hammon, NJ F. Tar
pey also ran.
Fifth race. Slauson course, three-year-
olds-Bill Curtis, 116 Redfern. to S,
won; Sais. 107, Fletcher, s to l. second:
Dargin, Ill, Boland, to 1. third Time,
l:11A. Strife, Eugene B also ran.
Sixth race, three-quarters of a mile
seiling-Sallie Goodwin. loo, E. Walsh, s
~ 5, won; Almoner, 107, Buxton, 10 to 1,
second; Little Margaret. 109, J. Lewis. Z
TO /. third. Time. 1:16. Mona B. J. ".
Kirby. Skirmish, Geisha Girl, Celebration,
Nina l. and Toto Gratiot also ran.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-15
TEN THOUSAND NOT
ENOUGH FOR JOCKEY
Father of II. Phillips Takes
Time to Consider a
$4,000 Contract.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 1.-THE
contract between E. r. Thomas and Alex
ander Shields and Jack Phillips, sfather
of Jockey H. Phillips, is still blank. Just
as Jack was about TO put his mark on
the instrument he was told that he was
foolish. and he adjourned to do some
more thinking. The contract which Shields
wanted Phillips to sign gave the boy s10,-
900 for first call on his services, with
privilege of letting out second and third
calls. and arranging for his outside
mounts in addition to the $4,000 salary.
A new contract will be submitted to
Phillips by Shields, and it Is quite proba-
BILE that he will sign 1t. Charlie Ellison
offered Phillips IS, DOC for first call, with
the understanding that he would get out
of the way when the elder Phillips had a
horse in a race which he thought he had a
chance to win.
Capt. Arnold and Friar Tuck were the
only winning favorites today. Lady Lavish
was sold this afternoon to w. r. Rudolph,
of Cincinnati. for $4,000 The Regent has
been sold to NJ Goldblatt. terms private.
The weather was clear and track fast.
Summaries:
First race, six furlongs-Lady Lavish.
los. Callahan, to 1. won; Julia M, 112.
Fuller, to l. second; DuSky, III, Can
non. II to 5, third. Time, liza. Short Cake.
Wreath of Ivy, Overland, Bride. Begun
Caddie and Interrogation also ran.
Second race selling, seven furlongs-
Vestry. 101, w. Hennessy, to 1, won;
Ethel Wheat, .1O4 Livingston. 2 to l. sec
ond: Tioga 1d1, w. Fisher, 10 to l. third.
Time, 1:28. Lingo. Erbe, Dr. Hart, Circus
Girl Stunts and Venus Victrix also ran.
Third race, six furlongs-Scorpio, 110,
Cannon, to 1, won; Frank Bell. 10, Full
Ter, to 1. second: Clangor, 112. w. Hem
messy, 80 to 1. third. Time, 1885. Har-
makis: Joe Goss, Sadduccee, Demurrer and
j. p Mayberry ran
Fourth race. handicap, one mile-Capt.
Arnold. .1oos W. Phillips. to 1, won;
Tfibeshill, 81, Callahan. to 5. second;
Ethics. 107. Cochran. to 1, third. Time
lao 2-5. Cyprienne and Bessie Mccarthy
also ran.
Fifth race two-y year-olds. three furlongs
-Friar Tuck 112. Helgeson, IL to 5, won;
All Scarlet. lis. II. Phillips, 4 TO /, sec
ond; Dan Horne, 112. Fuller to 2. sec
Time, :36 2-5. Garrett Wilson, Delavan,
Hannibal Bey. ST. Rosolute. After Joy,
Sterling Price and Esterling ran.
Sixth race selling, one mile and an
eighth -McWilliams, 1871, Fuller. s to I.
won; Lou Woods. 107. H. Phillips. to /,
second; Baronet. 105. Minder, 20 to l.
third Time. 1:55. Malay. Handspinner
Ora Mckinney, SariIla, Vesuvia, Katie
Gibbons and Edward Hale ran.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-15
WV TINe-FANe is CALLED.
He Becomes Vice President of chinese
Foreign Office.

PEKIN, Jan. 1.-THE expectation OF
war is greatly increased in diplomatic
circles here. The German minister
now regards war as a probability, al
though not despairing of a settlement
at the eleventh hour. Heretofore he had
considered war as being only possi
bility One legation has received dis
patch from Toxic saying that Foreign
Minister Koruna, jan IL, represented
to the diplomats that he expected peace
to be maintained.
WI Fing-fang was today appointed
junior vice president of the foreign Of
flee. This was the result of an audi
ence to which the dowager empress
summoned WI Ting fang. They dis
cussed foreign affairs, and particularly
the prospects of war. The dowager
asked for WI Ting-fang's views on
China's best policy. The appointment
win please most of the legations, as 1t
enables then. to deal with diplomat
trained in 1breign methods, speaking
English and able to grasp the questions
presented to him. WI Ting-fang, who
has held an exceedingly gloomy view
of the governments weakness since his
return to Pef1in. now has position in
which he can exert influence for re-
form. although rank and age generally
outweigh ability in the Chinese gov
ernment's councils.
Brig. Gen. H. 7. Allen. U. s.. A.. chief
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-15
*S $2X IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS M
HURST TO REFEREE
Famous Umpire May Decide
s1S
the Neary-tierrera Encore.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Jan 14-Tim
Hurst, the famous baseball umpire and
fight referee will officiate when Neary
and Herrera meet for the second time at
the Panorama building Jan. %. At least
Hurst Is the man who Is wanted as referee
by Herrera and with George Siler was
named yesterday by The Mexican as the
official desired by him.
As Hurst Is an Eastern man and per-
sonally unacquainted with either of the
fighters. it is more than probable that he
will be selected by Neary.
But as the agreement relative to the Sc
lection of referee is verbal, Neary may
not care to accept either.
Herrera returned yesterday from De-
troit where he witnessed the GanS-Fitz-
gerald fight Tuesday night. and he imme-
diately made preparations to begin train
ing with Eddie Santry as a sparring part
ner.
While In Detroit Herrera was offered
match with Benny Yanger, to be decided
in that city, but no definite arrangements
were made. Other cities where boxing Is
permitted have made fattering offers to
Herrera, but future matches in this sec
tion of the country depend entirely upon
the result of the coming bout with Charlie
Neary. Should the Mexican be beaten by
the local boy he will experience some
difficulty in obtaining any high priced
dates outside of Montana and California,
and knowing this. Herrera will work
faithfully to prepare for his encounter
with Neary, as his future livelihood east
victory on Jan. 22 in this city.
Herrera also received a letter from Bos-
ton yesterday saying that a match could
be arranged for him in that city with
Jimmy Briggs if he would go East. AS
Briggs was defeated by Dave Sullivan
Tuesday, the Californian thinks perhaps
the latter would be substituted. He has
not yet decided whether he viii go any
further East or not.