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The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
COuncilmen VOteDOwn Relief
for POliceman's Family.
NO REWARD OFFERED, EITHER
Effort TO Make an Inducement for
the Capture of Charles Il. Smiths
Murderer FniIs-LegisIators Accept
an Invitation to Attend Entertain-
ment in Interest of Local schools.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
LEnll r.lanlLnna III
Corner Of Prince and Royal stree

AUlAEi Nl INV hhtA tfNt"t TftNNNH-
Alexandria, Va, Nov. 15.-A resolution
for the appropriation of $3.50 for the re-
lief Of the widow and children of Charles
r. Smith, who was shot on October 20
in trying to arrest William Johnson. a
negro, was defeated at the semi-monthly
meeting Of the city council this evening
The action was taken upon the adverse
report of the finance committee, to which
the matter had been referred.
Considerable discussion followed the
reading OF the report, Mr. BurTell speak
ing at length In favor Of the resolution.
He said that when Smith lost his life
he was doing his official duty as a depu-
tized policeman.
Counc.- also adopted the adverse report
of the finance committee on the ordinance
providing that $500 be set apart as con-
tingent fund for the use OF the mayor
and the police department This had
been introduced as a substitute for the
resolution appropriating a similar sum as
a reward for the capture OF the murderer.
An invitation, signed by Supt X. KEN
per, Of the city schools TO the members
Of council 10 attend a meeting TO be
held in Lannon's Opera House on Nednes-
day evening, November y, in the inter-
est of the local schools, was accepted. Il
was stated that the meeting is 10 be con-
Quoted under the auspices OF the State
board Of education and IS to be ad-
dressed by prominent educators.
A communication. signed by Capt. p.
J. Murphy and Lieut.. Windsor Demaine.
OF the Alexandria Light Infantry asking
that $500 be appropriated 10 assist in de-
fraying the expenses Of laying a new
floor in Armory Hall. was referred to
the finance committee II was stated
that with the completion of the improve
ments now under way at the armory the
company will be self-supporting.
The resignation Of Mr.. Gardner L.
Boothe as a member Of common council
from the Third ward was received and
accepted with regret. In his letter Mr.
Boothe explained that he resigned be-
cause he had changed his residence.
Council deferred until the next meeting
the election 10 iii the vacancies IN the
school board caused by the expiration Of
the terms Of g r Yates, Of the First
ward; G. William Ramsay. Of the Sec
OnG ward; W. +. Cane, of the Third
ward, and ". B. Smoot, OF the Fourth
ward.
Resolutions appropriating $3.50 TO repair
certain sheds connected with the city iaii
and Sl,1 TO lay terra Gotta pipe under
Royal street 10 Wilkes street. were adopt
ed. y resolution appropTating $50 70 re-
pair Patrick street from Princess 10
Or0nocO street, was referred 10 the COM
mittee on streets. as was also q resolu-
ton appropriating $500 In improve the
roadway and cutters on Commerce street
between Prince and Duke streets.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
COAL FAMINE IN KANSAS.
Lack of Cars Brings on Serious Con-
ditiODs in Small Towns.

Topeka, Kans., Nov. l3.-A coal farllna
confronts all Of Western Kansas There
is hardly any coal 10 be had on the
Rock Isla1d Railroad, frora BelIeviIle to
the Colorado line and the same condi-
,ion exists on the Missouri Pacific from
Salina west.
Nearly all Of the surplus supply was
consumed during the blizzard. which
swept across that section OF the State
three weeks ago. and since that time
the coal dealers nave been unable 10
replenish their stocks.
There is plenty Of coal at the mines. d
ae0 hundred miles west. but the rail-
roads are unable to furnish cars for its
transportation. If another blizzard should
visit that section there would be untold
suffering on the part Of the settlers. who
are now cooking and striving to keep
warm by burning cobs and corn stalks
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
CONFIRMS HATPIN STORY.
FnIIon Says He Was Accidentally
Stabbed While with Miss Burke.

Scranton. Pa. Nov 13.-'Dan, I was
with Katie Burke. I got stuck with a
needle. We were fooling. but for Gods
sake don't squeal"'
This was the ante-mOTtem statement
that Dan Fallon swears he heard from
Thomas DOugherty al / o'clock on Mon
day morning, shortly after Dougherty
had received the fatal stab wound with
hat pin, or needle, IN the heart that
caused his death. FallOn sWeaTs that this
is quoting of Dougherty's words exactly
This statement by FailOn bears out the
story told by Miss Burke although the
doctors are skeptical OF DOugherty's
heart wound having been caused by a
needle. The girl says that while Dough-
erty was embracing her. the needle which
was in the body of her dress, ran into his
heart.
1t is said the case against her will be
dropped.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
TO SUE OIL TRUST IN ST. LOUIS.
Moody VIII Try to Dissolve Combine
la Northern Securities.

Attorney General Moody has solved a
problem that has sorely perplexed him
for many months. He has decided TO be-
gin suit in a few days in the United
States Circuit Court. at st. Louis. against
the Standard Oh Company.
The action viii be taken to dissolve the
trust and will follow the lines laid down
in the famous Northern Securities case.
r. B. Kellogg. OF St Paul. and @. B.
Morrison. of Chicago. special counsel. left
yesterday afternoon for the West. II is
understood that their mission is TO fle the
papers in a suit that may develop the
most gigantic legal battle ever fought in
this country.
Attorney General Moody yesterday de-
clined 70 discuss the case, other than 10
announce that statement Of the govern
ments position would be issued shortly.
II is understood further that the AT
torney General has decided not 10 bring
criminal proceedings against the officers
NJ the trust
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
BOER RAIDERS MORE DARING
Band of 200 Men Prepares to Attack
Cape Colony Towns.
Junction with Ferreira's Column
Body Il Proceeding Southwark.

Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. IA
Despite all Of the efforts OF the colony
officials to minimize the Boer uprising in
the southwestern part of Cape Colony.
there is little doubt ia weIl-informed cir
cles that the situation is more serious
than has SO far appeared.
Two more bands Of raiders have crossed
the frontier. and one OF them. numbering
more than 200 men. is reported 10 be
marching toward CPington, the intent
being 20 effect a junction with Ferreira s
raiders
They are also expected to attack Won
WyCks, BTaudOlei, and other isolated sta
tions.
The other column is apparently operat-
ing Independently, and is proceeding
southwark from the German frontier
FerTeiras men were engaged By Colony
troops last evening and Tetreated into the
bush after a sharp half hours fighting,
without much damage being done.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
CAsTELLANES KNOW TODAY.
Court to Decide whether Inquiry in
Divorce Case Is Necessary.

Paris, Nov. 13-Couutess Anna de Cas-
tellane will know tomorrow whether a
court inquiry will be necessary for her
divorce suit against Count B0ni
II was at first said the verdict would
be announced Thursday, but this order
has been changed 10 adhere to the pre-
Cedent of devOting Wednesdays to divorce
cases. It is generally believed the court
viii render its decision on evidence Of
fered and representations made by coun-
sci.
If an inquiry is ordered, it means that
the names of the women involved in
BOnfs liaisons viii be made public. and
that other evidence. substantiating the
sensational charges against Boni OF wife
beating and cruelty. will be offered.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
RAISES s5OO,OOO IN 80 DAYS.
baltimore Y. VI. c. A. Closes whirI-
wind Campaign for Building.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Nd. Nov. is.-The most
remarkable money-raising campaign IN
the history Of Baltimore closed tonight
when the Y NJ c. A. building committee
completed its task of raising S5oO0o0 in
thirty days.
This thing, which the pessimistic said
could never be done. was done after
whlrlwind campaign. Baltimore had al
ways been dubbed a slow town. The
designation has passed into history. In
thirty days time 5000 citizens have sub
scribed TO the fund, and the amounts set
down have been all the way from 70
cents to $50. eco.
Tomorrow evening the committee mem
bers win meet at the Rennert to cele-
brate the finish with an informal dinner.
Gov. Warfeld and Mayor Timanus have
been invited. and there will be musical
numbers and speeches. which Will also
be informal. The dinner will be in honor
OF COmmander-in-chief Charles S. Ward,
who. as one of the international secre-
taTies. has had general direction OF the
work
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
TROLLEY LINE BEING PUSHED.
Cars Expected to BE in Operation to
baltimore by Summer.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Md, Nov. 13--Neariy 50 per
cent OF the work on the Baltimore and
Washington electric car line has been
completed, and officials Of the Baltimore.
Washington and Annapolis Electric Rail
way Company say the trolleys viii be IN
operation between the two cities next
summer.
The entire line 10 Washington viii be
only thirty-three miles long, or more
than seven miles shorter than the routes
followed by the steam roads. The line
will pass through an undeveloped terri
tory. Ii will connect with the trolley
road now in operation from Laurel 20
Washington, which It owns, but this will
not form a part Of its line. as might be
supposed.
The cars TO be operated on the line will
be capable OF attaining a speed Of forty
five miles an hour and, while no an
nouncement has yet been made. Will prob
ably be run on a fifteen-minute schedule
There will be express and local trains.
and freight as well as passenger service
will be provided,
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
DENIES FILING COMPLAINT.
Baltimore and Ohio SetIsaed with
Freight Rates 10 south.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 13-ExecutIve on
GERS OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
were asked to-day about a report that
a complaint has been filed with the In
terstate Commerce Commission to the ef-
feet that various Southern railroads have
the advantage by part water hau! from
Northern points, and petitioning the com
mission that they be prohibited from re-
ducing their freight rates under the di-
rect all-ran rates. They characterized II
as ridiculous. George F. Randolph. first
vice president and head OF the traffic de-
partment. said.
we have not made such a complaint
or any other 20 the present commission.
Our relations with the Southern roads are
most pleasant and there is plenty of busi-
ness for ali. The Baltimore and Ohio not
only has rot laid any complaint before
the commission, but 1t has no cause for
doing so.'
Hugh /. Bond. IT., second vice presi-
dent and head Of the legal department,
confirmed Mr.. Randolph's statement that
no complaint has been fled with the com
mission.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Race Troubles in Ohio.

Mount Vernon, Ohio, Nov. l3-Race
troubles, which have existed here for
some time. eliminated in a serious cut
ting affray yesterday. when Grant Stew
art (colored) slashed George Dunn Cwhite)
with knife so that forty-seven stitches
were required TO close the wound. Dunn
is now dying, and Stewart is in jail.
There was much excitement, but no fur
ther trouble is imminent
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Wounded Man Runs a MiIe.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd. Nov. 1S.-CarryfnR a
rife, with the muzzle down. Charles
Brewbaker. living near MiddIeburg. be-
came excited when rabbit jumped I'D in
front Of him and pulled the trigger, sending
the bullet through his foot Through fear
OF bleeding 10 death, the young man ran
over mile TO his home, after throwing
his gun away, and reached the house al
most exhausted A physician staunched
the flow of blood and said the injury is
not very serious.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
SEEKS NEW TARIFF TREATY.
Germany Wants TO Arrange Agree
ment with the United States.

Berlin, Nov 13--Prince Won BuelOW. the
chancellor, made his first appearance in
the reichstag to-day since he was attack
ed with paralysis on the floor last April
He looked much older, but otherwise
showed no traces Of the stroke. His re
appearance was the sensation of the day
A resolution viii be offered relating TO
the tariff agreement between Germany
and the United States, which expires in
June next This is considered to be the
most important matter to come up be-
fore the present session.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
NEGRO SLAYER CAPTURED.
Temple Claims He Fired In SeIf-de-
fense when He Killed Gray.

Special 10 The washington Herald
Hagerstown, Md, Nov. 13-James Tenn
pie. alias James Ellis, alias ''Nigger Jim, -
the negro who last Saturday night shot
and killed Charles Gray. the Baltimore
and Ohio fireman, at Weverton. this coun-
ty. was lodged in the county jail here to-
night His case viii be taken up at once
by the grand jury, which IS now in ses-
sion
Niger jim" was captured al the
Bakerton quarries at BakertOn, W Va,
four miles West Of Harpers Ferry. At
first Temple denied his identity, but later
admitted that he shot at the two men,
Gray and Long but was not aware that
ne had killed Gray. He claimed he fired
in self-defense.
The $50 reward offered for his capture.
will be paid TO Manager Millard Of the
Bakerton quarries. who captured Temple
and kept him under guard until the ar
rival of Sheriff Diebert from Hagerstown,
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
BATTLE FLAGS AT ANNAPOLIS.
CeiOrs Carried by Maryland Regi-
ments VIII BE Placed on Exhibit.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis Md. Nov. 13-There will
shortly be added 70 the States collection
of relics. some fifty or more battle flags
carried by the Maryland regiments in
the civil war
During the administration Of Gov. War
field, the historical old senate chamber
and halls of the house of delegates in the
Old portion Of the State house, have been
converted into a museum
The battle flags are now in possession
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic. of
Baltimore which organization plans 20
hold some hitting observance Of the occa-
sion OF transferring the flags 20 the
state.
Glass cases are now being installed in
the ante-roOm Of the old house Of dele
gates, formerly used as the speakers 8
private chamber. for the reception Of the
historic flags
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
widely Known Woman Buried.

The funeral cf Mrs Margaret Alexan-
der. who died on Saturday at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. John c. Nelson. in Al
eXandua County. was held this afternoon
at Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev.
" illiam J. Morton. the recOtor. officiated
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie T. Arnell,
who died last Sunday, was held this aft
ernOon from the home Of her husband.
Samuel n. Arnell, 5l4 OrOnOco street. The
Rev J. H. s. Ewell Of the Methodist
Protestant Church, conducted the serv-
ices.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
CONGRESSMAN TALBOT Ill.
Excitement and Hard work OF Cam
paiEu Too Much for Him.
SPECIAL to Tho Wasbingt5n Herald.

SPECIAL % Ih8 Wasbingf0n Herald
Baltimore. Md, Nov. l3.-Congressman
J. Fred c. Talbot IS confined TO his bed
al his home az LutheTville. in Baltimore
County. His illness is said 10 be due 20
the excitement and hard work incident
TO his campaign for reelection to Con-
gress. He was still able to be UP for
day or so following the election, but on
the advice OF his physician went TO bed
Mr. Taib0tts Illness is not supposed 20
be serious
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
SOUTH NEEDS IMMIGRANTS.
Association VIII Encourage For
eiEneFs to Locate in Gulf states.

Nashville, Tenn Nov 13-pernanent
organizations for the work of encouraging
immigration TO the South was the feature
Of the closing session to-day Of the South
ern immigration and Industrial Associa-
ton.
Gov. Hayward, OF South Carolina. was
chosen president for the coming year, and
it was decided 10 hold the meeting next
November in Birmingham, Ala
Immigration was the subject CT discus
sion to-day. and there was unanimity in
the belief that the future of the industrial
South demands the announcement Of
high-class immigration from Europe and
the North.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE
Eugene Lawrence Is Held for Death
of Richard Eaton.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

HItclaI % Iho washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 13-Eugene Lawrence
has been arrested in Princess Anne Coun-
", charged with the murder OF Richard
Eaton, near the county court house, last
August. Both slain and alleged slayer are
young white men.
Eaton was shot 20 death. Lawrence
claims that it was accidental, but the cor
oneT has collected damaging evidence
against the accused.
woman with whom the men we're in
fatuated Is involved in the case. It is
charged that she took Eaton's gun from
him that he might be shot down by his
adversary.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
FIRE ABOARD THE CARoNIA.
Crew ExtinguisheS Flames Before
Liner Reaches Queenstown.

Queenstown, Nov. Bon the arrival Of
the Cunard line steamer Caronia off
Roche's Point. at the entrance of the
harbor, this morning. it was reported
that fire broke out on board during the
voyage, but that it was extinguished.
The IRE was discovered in the electric
ran room at l O'Clock, after the Csronia
had passed Brow Head
All the precautions possible were taken
against eventualities, but there was
never any real danger. and the excite
ment among the passengers, who were
aware of The outbreak of fire. soon sub
sided
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
wiz RuiId Canning Fnctorr

Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 13.-A new canning
factory is shortly TO be erected at Camp
Parole, on the Annapolis. Washington.
and Baltimore Railroad, about two miles
from Annapolis Albert Macy. of Anne
Arundel County, is the owner. and he has
just purchased from Mr. William Wood
tract Of six acres. near the railroad on
which the factory will be erected during
the coming winter
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIED ALPHABETICALLY.
BAKERY.
BARBER.
HERALD SHAVING PARLOR

Phone 754 18TH ST. n. W Main ess
II. a. DAVIS. Late Of Bond Bldg. Propr
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Electric Lights by Christmas.

Il IS stated that the Alexandria Electric
Company, that recently purchased the
local electric light plant and franchise,
will be IN a position TO furnish light and
power before Christmas. The work on
the new power house at the foot OF
Wolfe street is progressing satisfactorily
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Elmer Bennett Injured.
e Washington Herald

sieclal 70 me washington Herald
Annapolis Md, Nov. 13-Elmer Ben
nett, right guard Of 81. Johns College
football team is the victim of a peculiar
accident sustained while at practice with
the team. In a scrimmage Bennett was
kicked on the forehead and small blood
vessel was ruptured. The blood clotted
discoioTing the forehead and one eye con
slderably. DR. J. J. Murphy treated the
injury but it is not thought that Ben
nett is seriously hurt
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Arrest New Workers at NorfoIk.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Nov 3.-Bound for the
Virginia Hot Springs. Harry Miller and
Ralph Miller, young New Workers. were
arrested here to-day as they stepped off
the Old Dominion ship from New York.
They are wanted In New York on the
charge of the larceny Of $40 and a duan-
tity of clothing, so says a telegram re-
Ceived here
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Pauper Is Heir to $4,000.

Newburgh. n Y, Nov. B--Theodore
Post, of Glenham. Dutchess County, who
has been inmate Of the county poor
house for six years, hes just received
notice that he has fallen heir 10 $4,000,
through the death Of his uncle, jackson
Atwood who resided in Minetto. Oswego
County. Post is sixty-two years old.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
RIOTS DISTURB PARLIAMENT.
CrOatIan Assembly May Dissolve Be
cause of UnruIy Opposition.

cOmmOtion to-day at ZagaTab, on the
opening Of the Croatian Parliament that
there IS q strong possibility OF the body's
dissolution.
The galleries were thronged by support
ers Of the new reform laws, while thou
sands OF socialists and strikers swarmed
outside the building order in the as
sembly was Impossible.
The president ignored the Starczvics
Party, which is determined 10 maintain
obstructive tactics, owing 20 a quarrel
with the speaker.
Tonight there is considerable street
rioting, and the authorities fear a con-
tinuation. marked by even more serious
disorders.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
TiIghman Painting Nearly Finished.

SPECIAL tn The Washington Herald
Annapolis Nd. Nov. 13-AIiss Katha-
rine Kent Walton, Of Annapolis. has
about completed the portrait OF Col. Mat
thew Tilghman. the ancestor Of the pres
ent secretary Of state. which is 10 be
hung IN the Statehouse along with other
famous MaTyianders
The picture is 20 be placed in the hand
some old room just back of the restored
senate chamber.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Flour Niu Destroyed by Fire.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Md. Nov. I3.-Fire to-day
destroyed the large Touring mill belonging
10 Jacob Grove. near Welsh Run. this
county, entailing loss Of 5000 on build
ing and contents, partially covered by in
surance. The loss OF John Riggs. lessee
and manager. will amount 10 5000 The
llre is believed to have been started by
an incendiaTy.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Old Observatory Must Go.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, Nov. I3.-The demolition
OF the observatory al the Naval Academy
which has begun, marks another period
in the disappearance of old landmarks at
the Institution. This building. situated in
the center of the terrace which viii over
look the court of honor In the new Acad-
enly. ~VsfS erected under the administra-
ticu of Admiral Buchanan. the first super
intendent Of she Academy, in 1874, al a
cost of S4.691.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
ORDER OF GARTER FOR KING.
HaakOn of Norway Invested with
Insignia by Edward VII.

London Nov I2-Unprecedeuted in
nearly fifty years was the elaborate Cere-
mony at windsor Castle last night. when
King Edward. ia full form, invested with
the Order Of the Garter King Haakon OF
Norway, who is now paying his first visit
tc England since he was crowned King OF
Norway
All Of the hereditary mobiles Of the Unit
ed Kingdom and others duly qualified to
witness the ceremony were present, and
the pomp and display was characteristic
Of the British monarch
\ state banquet followed the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
POPE OUT OF SPANISH FIGHT.
VIII Not Interfere with Effort to
Pass Reform Measures.

Rome, Nov. 13.-The Pope has fully
mapped out his Spanish policy. He pro-
poses absolute non-intervention while the
cabinet is striving to pass reform meas
ures, fearing that their failure. which he
considers certain, may be ascribed 10
Vatican intrigue.
Reports Of an impending rupture be-
tween the church and the Spanish gov
ernment are attributed BY the Pope to
the French press. The Vatican spurns the
policy of TepTisals
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
CALLS SCHOoLEY A FoRGER
Grand Jury Indicts Contestant in
Crawford VIII Case.

Scranton Pa, Nov. 13.-The grand jury
Of Lackawanna County to-day indicted
George b. Schooley, of Philadelphia, who
is accused Of forgery OF a will purporting
TO be that Of the late James T Crawford.
in which Schooley was left property
valued at Sl,OO0,00G.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
Crazed by Blow on Head.

New York, Nov 13.-Crazed as a result
OF blow on the head. probably dealt with
a blackjack welded by hold-up man. "a
young man. believed 10 be John Driscoil
OF Waterford. Conn Is a raving maniac
at Bellevue Hospital. His skull was
crushed by the blow, and his condition Is
thought to be critical. The victim is
about twenty-fOuT years old.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-14
OmcerS Return from Cuba.

Special TO The Washingtoa Herald
Annapolis. Nd, Nov 13-The first OF the
officers detached from the academic ana
military departments Of the Academy fol
service during the recent disturbance in
Cuba have been returned to the institu-
tion to resume their regular duties. They
are Lieut.. Commander W. V. Pratt. and
Lieuts- g. s. Lincola, and W. \. Jeffers.