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The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
DEATH OF WILLIAM HAYWOOD
End Comes to Washington Man
While in New Mexico.
Recently Resigned Post as Consul
west TO Regain His Health.

William Haywood, consul general to
Korea, died yesterday morning at Fort
Bayard n Mex The news was re-
ceived No. relatives in this city and Mary
land last night.
Mr.. Haywood returned from his post
about three weeks ago on account of i'll
health. and upon the advice Of physicians
went TO Fort Bayard to recuperate It
is understood the body will arrive here
on Monday.
William Haywood was a Washington
boy His father for many years was
chief disbursing officer Of the State De-
partment. He married Miss Annie VIII
son, daughter Of Judge Jere Wilson, who
at the ;ime Of his death was leader Of
the Washington bar He died suddenly
in September. 1901, at the beginning of
the Schley court Of inquiry. he being
chief counsel for Schley. Mr. Haywood
was for many years a clerk in the State
Department, and first entered the con-
sular service as consular agent at Air
la-Chapelle.
At the beginning Of the Mckinley ad-
ministratiOn he was advanced 10 the post
Of consul general at Honolulu. He later
resigned his post there, but remained in
the islands Afterward he came TO
Washington as representative OF & num-
Der of Hawaiian commercial houses,
which position he held until made consul
general TO Korea. He was a member Of
the Metropolitan Club.
1t is understood that his wife was with
him at the time Of his death.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
FLAYS OIL COMPANY
Attorney General Hadley Re-
SumeS Taking Testimony.
ROCKEFELLER GETS DIVIDENDS
c. l. Nichols Says He Only Gets
$1,000 as President of the Republic.
Newspaper Publicity Has Caused
Some Retirements-Is willing to
Withdraw from Missouri.

New York. Dec. f9-That his salary as
president Of the Republic OIL Company is
$3.50, and that he was accustomed to
turn over to William G. Rockefeller the
money he drew. as dividends on stock
held by him in that corporation, were
among the admissions made to-day by
G. L. Nichols TO Attorney General Had
ley. of Missouri. when the latter resumed
taking of testimony before Commissioner
Anthony.
The witness also testified that as a re-
suit Of the throwing of the searchlight of
newspaper publicity on oil affairs, the
Republic had already discontinued bust
ness in Illinois and Iowa. and was pre-
pairing to quit in Missouri
Further questioning led Nichols TO adj
nit that when he became head Of the
Republic his former salary as a sub5Idi-
nate in the Standard was $1,000. and thar
he was then given his $3.50 in the Re
public, his promotion to the presidency
Of the latter corporation thus increasing
his compensation only $500.
MI Hadley failed to connect, through
the witness, the Waters-P Pierce Company
with the Standard Oil Company. Before
Mir. Nichols left the stand Frank \.
Hagerman, counsel for the oil interests,
said 10 Mr.. Hadley:
We are willing TO withdraw from Mis-
souri, If you viii let Us place our attida-
Wit of retirement with the Secretary of
State"
Mr.. Hadley replied: I an not going
to do that because there are some mat
tiers which the Republic Oil Company viii
have TO explain first
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
AGED WOMAN SLAIN
Cumberland Man Is Held for
MOther-in-Law'S Death.
SKULL CRUSHED WITH HAMMER
Accused Says That He Knew All the
Time That He was Suspected of
Having Committed the Crime.
Victim was Seventy-six Years Old.
Reward of $1,000 offered.


Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Md. Dec D.-John H. Mil
Ter. of Shanksvilie. town near Meyers
dale. is under arrest charged with the
murder OF his mOtheT-in-law. Mrs. Cath
crime Stauffer, aged seventy-six years.
Miller. after the tragic death of the aged
woman. had himself appointed admins
traitor Of her estate.
The charge against Miller is based on
his alleged desire to hasten partition OF
the Stauffer estate, to which he gave re-
peated expression. and a strong bit Of
evidence is the recent find of chloro-
form bottle IN his house.
a granddaughter. sixteen years Of age,
and a grandson, twelve years of age. who
lived In the house with Mrs. Stauffer. es-
capped being murdered at the same time by
fleeing down the front stairway while the
slayer was coming up the backway with
bludgecn.
The aged woman's skull was crushed
with a blacksmiths hammer after she
had been rendered helpless with chloro-
form.
A reward Of Sl,e00 had been offered for
the murderer. Miller says that he knew
all the time he was suspected.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
MANY AT BIsCHOFF CONCERT.
Cycle Maintains It's Reputation for
Excellence.

Many people prominent in social and
official life and lovers of music attended
the first of the twenty-sixth season of the
Bischof concerts given at the First Con-
gregational Church last night. The Bisch-
OF cycle has established for itself a
name for excellence of selection of pro
gramme numbers as well as excellence of
rendition, and last nights opening concert
proved no exception to the rule.
The first number, HenscheH-s duet for
soprano and harytOne, 20 That We Two
Were Maying." was presented by Mrs
Clifton Andrews and DR.. =. Merrill Hop
kinson. voices we'll balanced and blending
exquistely hobart Smock followed with
three tenor solos-'LOnging," by Rogers.
20 Weine Nicht," and Bischon's The
Summer Wind" The Bischoff creation
was greeted with loud applause, the sin
gers technique and artistry enabling him
10 interpret the master to perfection. Miss
Nellie A Sellman sang Schuberts Die
Allmacht" Miss Sellman's voice. though
sweet and pure, seemed scarcely of suffi-
cient volume to do justice to this one of
Schubert's chef d'oeuvres- Mrs Henry
Franklin presented Schumann's "PapiI-
lons-opus No. ." piano solo. Mrs.
FTankin's technique is excellent, her in
donation in this particular number, how
ever, at times seeming incorrect. Mrs. An
6rews followed with Schubert's song for
soprano. Der Erl KCenig." She inter
preted this beautiful poem with true artis-
tic understanding DR.. Hopkinson's three
songs for barytOne, KoTb9y's Shepherd,
See Thy Horse, old English Drink TO
Me Only with Thine Eyes" Jensen's AIT
Heidelberg" earned him much applause.
as he sang them in fine style.
Owst's quartet for mixed voices, Sir
Marmaduke" was most creditably pre-
scented by the four artists.
The second part Of the programme,
Lehmann's In a Persian Garden the
words Of which are selected from the
Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam, a veritable
gem of vocalism, was decidedly the fea-
ture Of the programme, receiving the rapt
attention of the audience throughout.
While the song part is comparatively
short, il contains almost every sentiment
of song expression. from the rOllicking to
the tragic. the lighter vein as well as the
ssdder strains. This part was rendered in
a most attractive manner, tenor. central
to. soprano. and bass each contributing
its share in faultless manner. Mrs. Henry
Franklin was the pianist and accompanist.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
PARDONS FIVE CONVICTS.
GOV. warheId Pays Visit 10 Mary
land Penitentiary.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd. Dec. 19-Goy. Warfeld
this morning distributed a number of
Christmas presents in the shape Of
pardons to prisoners who, it is thought,
will lead better lives
Five pardons in all were signed. They
We're: John Steine. convicted OF man
slaughter in November. 1903. and sentenced
to five years; Ross y. Miller. convicted
of larceny in May. 1905. and sentenced TO
two years; William r. Granger, convicted
in Baltimore City last July, and sentenced
TO three years Imprisonment. for being a
rogue and a vagTant; Isaac Keenan,. col
ored found guilty Of murder, and who
was to have been hanged for his crime on
February q, 1889, but whose sentence was
committed 10 life Imprisonment and
Thomas Smith. who was serving a long
term for felOnious assault. committed In
Carroll County in 1899
Gov. Warfield yesterday afternoon Wis
tied the penitentiary and personally In
teTviewed eight prisoners who had been
recommended to him for pardon. includ-
ing those ordered released to-day.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Alexandria'S Chief Reports
on New Regulations.
NEW LIGHTS THIS EVENING
and Raptdan Rail-
way Directors Select Officers and
Pass Resolutions In Memory Of
Samuel Spencer-Suit for Damages
Against Southern May End To-day.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
BELL Telephone 1E.l


Alexandria. Va, Dec l9.-At the regu-
lar monthly meeting OF the board Of pO-
lice commissioners this evening, Chief
Goods submitted a written report Gov
eTing the operations Of the police force
under the regulations recently adopted
by the board. 1t is stated that the show
ing was regarded as entirely satisfactory.
The commissioners believe. Il IS declared
that the working out Of the present
scheme of management viii place the
force upon much higher plane Of eff
cheney than 1t has occupied for several
years.
The resignation Of former Sergt. James
T. Smith from the force was accepted, but
the election Of an officer 10 fiji the va
cancy was deferred until next Friday
afternoon, when a special meeting OF the
board will be held. The names Of four
new applicants were presented, but two
Of them were thrown out on account Of
the age requirements
Under the new rules candidates must
be between the ages OF twenty-one and
forty years. Other new regulations gov
erning the selection Of policemen will be
strictly followed
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
ANNAPOLIS GIRLS USE FOILS.
Younger Society Set Takes Daily
Practice at Fencing.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd, Dec. ia number Of
the young ladies Of the society set of the
Naval Academy and Annapolis have taken
up the art Of fencing again this season.
and are now holding daily practice under
the instruction Of Prof. A. J. Corbesier.
the swordmaster az the Academy, who
instructs the midshipmen fencers. Two
years ago a team of female fencers was
formed here, and entered into the tourna-
ment held In New York City, and their ef-
forts were quite successful
Among those who have taken TO fencing
this season are-AIiss Frances Terry.
daughter Of Prof. Nathaniel ". Terry. Of
the Naval Academy; Miss Mary Randall.
Of Annapolis, and Miss Margaret Ames. Of
Annapolis, daughter of Medical Inspector
Howard r. Ames, L. s. y
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
FIND SLEEPING MAN ON FIRE.
Officers Save George Curtis from
Being Crcmated Alive.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Nd, Dec. 19.-George Cur
tbs. a labOrer employed on the pipe lines
of the West Virginia Central Gas Com
pany. was found slowly burning to death
last night by officers Meister and Reusch-
lein.
Curtis was lying under a huge pitch
kettle with his clothing blazing. His
arms and back were badly burned.
The man was taken - the Western
Maryland Hospital. where his burns were
dressed He could no, explain how he
came to lie down under the kettle. but
il IS supposed that while intoxicated he
sought the warm spot and rolled over IN
the fire.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
IS GOING TO SALT LAKE.
Attorney VIII Gather Evidence in
BrOwn-Bradley Case.

George P. Hoover. Of the firm Of Wells,
Hoover & Wells. attorneys for Mrs. Annie
NJ. Bradley. held for the murder of eX-
Senator Arthur Brown. viii leave imme-
dittely after Christmas for Salt Lake, for
the purpose of gathering information in
the case He will be away several weeks
Upon his return to Washington the de-
Tense Will be decided upon.
Mrs. Bradley's case will hardly be taken
before the Criminal Court before April OF
May. The woman herself and her counsel
are anxious for trial as soon as possible.
Mr.. Hoover held a conference with Dis
tTict Attorney Baker yesterday. but there
are no prospects in sight Of an early hear
ing Mrs. Bradley will probably be in
dicted by the new grand jury during the
first part Of January.
Robert ". Wells was in conference with
his client yesterday Mrs. BTadleys con-
dition Is about the same. Apparently, she
worries some, but there are no indications
Of a breakdown in her. general health.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Miss Clayton WEEDS a Lieutenant.

Annapolis, Md. Dec. 19.-Miss Rather
inc Coleman Clayton. daughter Of Mr
and Mrs Louis Clayton. of Annapolis.
was married here at 2:30 o'clock this aft
eTnoOn TO Second Lieut.. Benjamin Brown
GOssett, T. s NJ. {. The wedding took
place in the parlor Of the residence OF
the brides parents on Gloucester street
Rev. George W Miller, pastor Of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church An
napolis, officiating at the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Miss Corr EsteIIe CIaggett a Bride.

Rockville. Md. Dec. 19-At the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
phonso NJ. Claggett, near Washington
Grove. this county. at II o'clock this
morning. Miss Cora Estelle Clagett be-
came the bride of Roy f. Wachter, son
Of William H. Wachter, of Unity, the
ceremony being performed by Rev
Mr. Pense. Of the Redlaud Church. The
only attendant was Miss Edna De Neal,
of Washington, d. c.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
AUTHORITIES ARE AROUSED.
Objectionable Postal Cards Cause
Trouble in Richmond.

Special 20 Inc washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Dec. 19.-The Richmond
post office authorities have been expert
encing much trouble recently with OBJ
jectionable postal cards found in the
mails. These cards have been directed
in great numbers to factories where girls
are employed, and it is principally from
the heads OF these establishments that
complaints have been made. In an effort
to suppress the nuisance the United
States authorities some time ago ordered
post-office clerks TO throw out all cards
of questionable nature that passed
through their hands An order has been
issued, through the chief of police, to ar
rest every person selling or offering for
sale cards Of any Objectionable nature.
Should the nuisance not be abated
through the prosecution of dealers. the
authorities OF the city, State. and United
States will concur In bringing 20 justice
the individuals who mall such pOstals.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Charles A. Manning Killed.

y IFcla. o Ilt WasIIUgIUU FitTdIu-
I.andover, Md, Dec ,19--By the
breaking Of a ladder Charles a Man
ming, who was at work on the build
ing being erected near this place for
Mrs. Swartz. was thrown to the ground,
falling n distance of twenty-five feet.
and was fatally injured. Manning died
in about an hour. He is survived by
his wife, who was Miss Mollie Lynch,
of Bladensburg. and a son, William
Manning.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
FOUR RUNAWAYs CAUGHT.
Boys Who start to See World
stopped at baltimore.


Bent on the idea Of going forth and
seeing the world. Robert and George
Bransom. of 1908 c street northeast John
Morgan. aged thirteen. of 2l4 Seventh
street northeast. and Walter Peters, aged
thirteen. Of A9 Ninth street northeast,
left their homes on Tuesday and started
on their Journey.
The anxious parents of the missing
boys reported the matter to the police
Immediately. and asked them to notify
the authorities Of the neighboring towns
to be on the lookout for the wanderers.
Yesterday word was received at head
quarters, saying that four boys who an
swered the description Of the missing
ones had been located In Baltimore. The
boys parents were notified and Will jour
ney to that city some time to-day to re-
cover their missing progeny, who are now
only too glad 10 return to their homes.
Lester Clark. the thirteen-year-old boy
who ran away from his home at $3.50 n
street northwest on December 2, was ar
rested yesterday wandering about the
streets OF Lynehburg. Va. The chief of
police of Lynchburg telegTaphed the news
here last night. and his parents were
Immediately notified.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
HENGELMULLER A BARON.
Emperor COnfers Hereditary Title
on Austrian Ambassador.

Emperor Francis Joseph has conferred
on DR.. Ladislaus Won Hengelmuller, the
Austrc- Hungarian Ambassador to the
United States. the dignity of baron in
recognition of his diplomatic services.
The title of baron has been generally
granted TO the present Ambassador
through courtesy and in acknowledgment
Of the numerous decorations he has re-
ceived from the hands Of the Emperor,
but his recent honor IS one that carries
with il heredity dignity.
The friends of Baron Won Hengelmuller
in this city have been for some time
anticipating that such action would be
taken by the Emperor, and last night
he was the recipient of many congratu-
latiOns.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Contractor Fatally stabbed.

Srecial 20 The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. \. c.. Dec. 19.-Harvey
Burke. contractor, is in a Salisbury
sanatorium near death as a result of
stabs from Leander Burton, a student
I'm the Spencer graded school Burtons
younger brother had committed some
depreciation and was SLAPPED by Burke
whereupon the elder boy interfered and
drove his knife into Burke's breast.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Mystery in Injuries Suffered by Mrs.
Maggie Talbot at Norfolk.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Dec. 19.-MTs. Maggie Tai
bolt. who keeps a boarding house at 101
Bank street, this city. was fatally and
mysteriously burned tonight She was
found in a room in her house with the
clothing burned from her body.
Nothing else I'm the room had been dis
turbed A lighted oil lamp rested on a
table There was no evidence TO show
that it had figured in the tragedy, but
the room strongly smelt Of oil.
Alexander c. Worthington. a boarder,
hearing the victims screams. rushed into
the room. He says that she was then
seated on the bed. Mrs. Talbot came
here from Baltimore several years ago.
She was about thirty-five years Of age.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
George d. Charlton Dead.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
HageTstOwn, Nd, Dec. 19.-George 3.
Charlton, a former resident of this city,
and also of Baltimore, died yesterday
in a hospital in Cincinnati. in which city
he had been living for several years. Mr..
Charlton was about forty-fve years old.
and is survived by his wife, formerly
Miss Bessie Gruber, OF Wilnamsport, this
county, and a son.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
ELOPERS WE'D IN WASHINGTON
Kentucky Girl Il Bride of w. s.
Hunibert, Of Charlottesville.

Humbert, OF ChaFiOttesEfiIe.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville. Va, Dec 19.-An elope-
ment that created considerable interest in
the social circles Of this city was that
yesterday of William S. Humbert, assist
ant postmaster Of Charlottesville, and
Miss Mary NeesOn Niche, OF Fort
Thomas. KY They were married in
Washington.
The bride is daughter of Hon. Thomas
L. Niche. a prominent attorney of New
port KY. and a former member of the
Virginia legislature. having represented
Albemarle in that body soon after his
graduation from the University of Vir-
ginia Law School. Mr.. Niche went West
some twenty years ago. His wife is
daughter Of the late Judge Neeson. of
Richmond, Va. The groom is one of the
most popular young men Of Albemarle.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
of WilIInm Anderson HeId.

Landover, Nd, Dec. 19.-The funeral
services over the remains of William
Anderson. who was killed at the rail-
way crossing at Ardwick, Prince George
County, Saturday afternoon last, took
Mace this afternoon from Whitfield
Methodist Church near here and were
largely attended
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Arrested on Gambling Charge.

a house at 1923 Duke street and arrested
FIVE men. who were taken to the police
station and slated on "a charge Of gam
bling The police claim the men were
seated about table. playing poker, when
arrested. They are Frank McLearen,
said to be proprietor Of the house; John
S. Simmons. Henry Schlichting, Charles
Travers. and Samuel J. Elliott All gave
collateral for their appearance before Po-
lice Judge Harry b. Cation tomorrow
morning
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
DIR. J. H. Wolfe Dies Suddenly.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg, Va, Dec. 19.-Dr. j. H.
Wolfe. one of the most prominent ply
sicians in Rockingham County, died sud
denly at his home in Elkton, eighteen
miles east of HaTrisonburg, late last
night Death was due to heart failure.
DR. Wolfe was about sixty years of age
and was a native of Shenandoah City.
Page County. He is survived by a wife
and five children.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Dec 19-CoUnty Coro-
ner Deas. VINO conducted the inquiry into
the death of Joseph s Montgomery, the
produce merchant, who was found dead
last week. in field near the city, is out
with a fiat denial OF the report that a
secret examination of witnesses was a
feature of the inquest
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
REMEDY FOR CAR SHORTAGE.
Shippers VIII Urge National Recip-
rOcaI Demurraee Law.


SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Bristol. Va, Dec. 19.-Virginia and
West Virginia mineral operators lum-
Der manufacturers, and shippers gener-
ally in this section are vitality inter-
ested in the proposed national recip>
rocal demurrage law, which will be
recommended TO Congress for passage
by the National Reciprocal Demurrage
convention, called to meet at Chicago
January Z. and which will be attended
by representatives OF many of the
heaviest shippers in the country.
It is cOnservatively estimated that
the railroads on the South Atlantic and
Eastern seacoast are short over $4,000
cars and IL the proposed national recip-
rocal demuTrage law is passed by
Congress and rightly enforced by the
Interstate Commerce Commission, this
will mean that the railroads whose
systems are short viii! have to pay
the disappointed shippers the sum Of
$50 600 per day unless they are able
to get this number Of additional cars.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Judge William A. SIMPLIFY III.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd. Dec. 19.-Judge William
A. Shipley, of the Orphans Court of Anne
Arundel county. is reported i'll at his
home, in the Fifth district Of the county.
and it is understood that he is suffering
with Brights disease. Judge Shipley
was recently appointed by Gov WarfieId
to fill the Unexpired term Of the late
Judge James Jeffries.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Robert Reid KILLED
sciaI 10 Tho Washington Herald.

Special 70 Tho Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, Dec l9-Relatives
here received kilograms to-day telling of
the tragic death of Robert Reid. formerly
Of HagerstOwn. who lost his life while in
the performance Of his duty as superir-
tendent of the Barton lumber plant. at
Charleston, S. c. Mr.. Reid formerly
taught school in Hagerstown He was
a brother of Mrs. George H Lemen. of
Hagerstown
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
More Witnesses summoned.

Trenton, \ j., Dec I3.-Unitsd ol3ffs
Marshal AIcutt to-day served summOnses
on several officers of subsidiary COM
panies of the Standard oil Company as
witnesses in the suit brought by the gov
eminent against the Standard Oil, and
which viii come to trial in st. Louis
Januar The officers summoned are:
a G airing, of Plainfeld, treasurer of
the 5orne-S Uryusee Company, John
Business, PIainheld, secretary OF the Ma
tional Fuel Company; Charles G. Black,
BayOnne, agent Colonial Oil Company;
and Union Tank Line Company, F. ".
Edwards. Bayonne. agent Platt-Wash-
burn Refining Company the, Bayonne
Tidewater Pipe Company, and the Bay
onne Tidewater Oil Company.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
FI1irinor VIII BE peported.

Special to The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va. Dec. 19-The War
Department has decided to be response
bic for the return to Manila OF fourteen
Filipinos who came TO this country on the
transport Meade and persisted in their
refusal to become Americanized here.
The men viii be sent from here to San
Francisco. December 26.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
Damnge suit Nears End.

The session Of the Alexandria County
Circuit Court to-day was taken up with
the hearing Of testimony in the case Of
w. + Wrenn against the Southern Rail
way Company for damages IN the sum Of
S2,oo0 for alleged injury TO horses while
in transit on the Southern road from
Edinburg. Va. 70 Rosslyn. Va. The case
viii probably be concluded tomorrow.