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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
FUNSTON TO Be PROMOTED
VIII Be in Command of Southwest
Division of Army.
Headquarters ut 1t. Louis Instead
of Oklahoma City -Azsignment
Reward for Services in Cuba.

Brig. Gen. Fred Funston. who returned
from Cuba with Secretary Taft. is TO be
rewarded for his work in the island with
promotion 10 command of the Southwest
Division, which includes at present the
Department OF Texas and the Depart
ment of the Colorado.
Announcement To this effect was made
yesterday by Secretary Taft. At the
same time It was made known that the
headquarters Of the division would be
shifted 10 ST Louis from Oklahoma City.
where they are now situated.
To accomplish this a big readjustment
of the army divisions is necessary. St.
Louis is now the headquarters of the
Northwestern Division. which includes
the Departments Of the Lakes, the Mis-
souri, and of Dakota
Chicago viii probably be made the
Northern Division headquarters. and the
lines shifted SO as to bring St. Louis into
the division 10 be commanded by Gen
Funston
The Southwest Division is now under
the temporary command of Brig. Gen.
William s. MCCaskey. who is the regular
commander Of the Department OF Texas
No announcement has been made as TO
[
mander Of the Department Of California
which post he held prior to his departure
for Cuba.
In discussing the return Of Cen Fun
stOn from Cuba. Secretary Taft yesterday
/ expressed the hope that there would be no
misunderstanding in the public mind re-
gaTding the recall He said no reflection
on Funston was implied by his being re-
heved, as it had never been the intention
30 make him the permanent commander
/ Of the forces on the island. He said the
appointment announced yesterday was
sufficient indication of this fact mas
much as it was the most important COM
mand ever assigned to brigadier gen
: eral.
Gen. Funston said yesterday he is not
so confident that the Cuban situation will
become satisfactory as quickly as some
believe it viii. He declared the stories
that he was brought back because of the
enmity shown toward him by the Gu
bans are without foundation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
WILL BE 4 JUDGE IN CHINA.
l.. II. Wiley. of It. Louis, Here to
Get Instructions.

/. R Wiley judge of the United
States Court for China with headquar-
ters at Shanghai. arrived in this city last
night. and is quartered at the Arlington.
The judge came here for the purpose Of
receiving final instructions from the
State Department as to the organization
and various duties pertaining 30 the new
IL appointed court Congress. at its last
session, passed bill authorizing the es-
adjustment of United States Court for
China. and making appropriations for the
proper support of this highly important
mission in the Orient
Ii was realized by Congress that it
would not only add to the prestige Of
America in China among native mer-
chants and authorities but that it would
be of great benefit to American firms
doing business at Chinese treaty ports
and provide an opportunity for them 10
settle disputes in an American court, pre-
sided over by an American jurist
Judge Whitley is from St. Louis. Mo.
has occupied the high position as attur-
ney general of the Philippines for a term
OF five years having resigned from that
Office in July last in order to accept the
Chinese judgeship His court in ChinS
viii cover the entire celestial kingdom
and he viii sit in judgment whenever oc-
casion requires in the treaty ports OF
Shanghai Canton, Hangkow. Tientsin,
and other manufacturing, commercial,
financial, exporting, and political centers-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
WILL MEET IN WASHINGTON.
Potomac synod of Reformed Church
Accepts DIR. schIcis'= Invitation.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Ch&mbersbUrg. Pa. oct. 1S.-Potomac
Synod. Of the Reformed Church. viii
meet in Washington next October. This
was decided upon to-day. Rev. Dr. John
NJ. Schick. pastor Of Grace Memorial
Church, which President Roosevelt at
tends. extended the invitation Rev
Henry H. Apple, of Trinity Reformed
Church. York, Pa, also extended an in
,itatou. but the Washington invitation
won cut.
To-day's sessions OF the synod were
taken I'D with the consideration of Sc
ports of various boards. and also Of va
TioUs institutions connected with the
church the reports being referred TO tho
various committees. Rev. Dr. J. H. Ap-
PIE. president of Woman's College. Fred
eTick. Md. presented the claims Of that
institution.
The meeting tonight was in the interest
of education. Rev. DR.. W. c. Shaeffer.
Of Lancaster, Pa. presided. and Judge W.
Rush Gillian. Of Chambersburg. and Rev.
Or. q. w. Richards, of Lancaster, made
addresses.
Tomorrow morning Rev. !. c. Bowman
viii report on the seminary endowment
fund. In the afternoon the synod win so.
in a body, on a special train to MERGERS
burg to attend the dedication of Laucks
Hall. and the unwilling of the portrait Of
Rev. Dr. Henry Harbaugh
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
NEGLECT TO REGISTER.
on II shown in Montgomery
County Returns.

Sp--1al n Tac Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd Oct 1S-Thc registration
books Of Montgomery County. as revised
al the recent sittinEs OF the officers OF
registration. show the registered vote OF
the county to be l63 less than that OF last
year. being a decrease Of ~ in the regis
tered white vote and decrease Of Is IN
the registered coloTed vote. The total
vote Of the county is now 7,eo1 5ISi be
ing whites and 2.ol7 cclored
Little activity was shown by either
party in getting out registration.
In the Gaithersburs district, at Wash
ington Grove. where many Washington
people live. and which has always been
. question as to whether they were en-
titled to vote. only having "a SUMMER res
ideuce IN the county and never declaring
their Intentions or making affidavit be-
fore court they intended 10 return 10 the
county, as prescribed by law, thirty-two
men have been placed on the suspected
list. and viii likely be stricken from the
registration list.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
BRISCOE NAMED CHIEF JUDGE
Gov. Warfeld Signs Commission Of
Calvert County Jurist.
Other Appointments Announced by
Maryland Chief Executive-Par-
don Granted a Convict.

Special 20 Tho Washington Herald,
Annapolis. Md. oct IS-Cov Warfied
was al his Office in the executive cham
bors to-day and transacted State affairs.
The governor signed the commission OF
appointment of Judge John p Briscoe. OF
Calvert County as chief judge of the
Seventh judicial district Of the State.
Judge Biiscoe's term expires November
?. 1896. AID his appointment is made I'M
I'll tie next general election in 1901, when
an elelti for chief judge Of the circuit
VIII be Eelc.
Other appointments announced by tho
governor to-day were rs follows. Charles
l. Pyle. of Charles County deputy
game warden. with jurisdiction I'm the
entire State. also J. ". Wilson. Of Wor
cester County, deputy game warden. with
the same Jurisdiction. Charles r. Swartz
It register Of voters for the Second ward
Of Hagerstown. vice A. T. Bcster. re-
signed; William J. McCarron, Frank Mar
tindale and John G. Schamm, of Balti-
more City. special policemen for the pro-
lection OF property Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company
Tho governor to-day granted q pardon
and RENTED the fine Of 50 imposed upon
John j. Flynn. who was convicted Sep
TENDER 25 last, before Justice Bernard
NcNalIy. of Baltimore. for asSaulting
and striking Rose Flynn. He was sem
fenced To sixty days and fined SIS and
costs. Tire governor granted this pardon
upon the recommendation Of Justices
White Packard. and Keplineer 10 whom
the merits cf the ease were referred Tor
review
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
BALTIMORE FIRMS DEFRAUDED
Twenty-seven Business Houses Vic
timized, Is Charge.
Brothers Under Arrest in New York
Accused of Getting Goods which
Arc Later sold ut Auction.

New York. oct. 1S-Max and Louis
Felsteln. who claim Baltimore as their
home. were to-day held in 81 500 bail eacn,
for trial by Magistrate Cornell, in the
Essex Market Court. on charge Of
fraud made by Detectives McKenna and
cassasa. of the court squad.
They are alleged to have obtained
merchandise OF various kinds on credit
from sweet, Orr < Co, Of this city. and
other concerns, to the value Of 5000. It
is alleged that after having had the
goods shipped 10 their business address,
at Newport News. Va, they took them
10 New York and attempted to sell them
al auction The goods. the detectives say.
were stored at So Willett street. where IL
was the intention Of the men 10 sell them.
Baltimore. Oct -Twenty-seven Balti-
more firms allege that they have been de-
fraudeG 10 an aggregate Of $500 by Max
Felstein. now under arrest in New York,
as "a suspicious person. pending an inves-
LEGATION Of how he came into possession OF
a quantity of merchandise, which he was
endeavoring to dispose Of to jobbera
Twenty other firms over the country are
said 70 have claims against Felstein for
small amounts aggregating s2,0Jo
When arrested IN New York in COM
pany with his brother Louis Fcisteia
gave his name as Max Feis and stated
that he and his brother were business
men of this city and that their father re-
sided al Do North Exeter street An
investigation there this morning dis
closed that Mr. Felstein. ST.. lived there
w to two weeks ago.
Max FelstciH conducted a business at
502 Washington street. Newport News.
and purchased most Of his stock from
Baltimore firms Not paying his bills,
his creditors in this city took combined
action against him, instTucting the Equi-
table Law and Collection Company %
represent them in bankruptcy proceed
in2s When a representative Of this firm
reached Newport News he found thar
MT Felslein had filed a voluntary hank
ruptcy plea, and that referee had been
appointed. The creditors demanded tina,
n receiver be- appointed. and the court
named Attorney :. O, Bland.
$4,000 Worth of Goods Missing.
when an inventory was taken some
days ago. IL was found that the goods
in tho store at Newport News amounted
10 $500 which was the total available
assets, with liabilities amounting TO So
oo. IL WAS then discovered that goods
representing about 5000 were missing
Harry Siiverman. one of the local cred
itors, representing the combined Balti-
more creditors, went to New York last
evening in order 10 identify the goods
and have Felstein held until the proper
papers for their arrest can be obtained
from Newport News. Felstein viii then
have TO face the Federal Grand jury Of
that place on tie charge Of defraudng
his creditors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
PRISONER KILLS WOMAN.
Negro Trusty Goes 10 Her Home and
Fatally Beats Her.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. Oct lS.-Hrnry Neville. q
negro serving a term in the Portsmouth
jail ON a charge Of "a minor offeuse. has
transformed himself from a trusty with
the freedom of the city 10 an occupant
Of a cell with charge OF murder q Che
first degree hanging over him
Late Saturday afternoon. after perform
Ing bis customary duty of sweeping Of
the sidewalk in front OF the Jail he went
10 the home OF Mary Stewart whom he
had previously threatened. and savaCeIy
assaulted her she is now dead from the
terrific beating he gave her Nothing
was thought of the trusty's absence. as
lac had on various occasions run errands.
and ii WAS thought that he was
absent on this account.
lie returned 30 the Jail after beating the
woman and was again locked up as usual
without telling the warden of what he
had done TIE woman, in a statement
made before she died. said that Neville
had committed the crime.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
BOSTON GETS PROF. WHEELER.
Reported Columbia University Man
VIII Head Fine Art Museum.

Boston, Mass, Oct. lS-It is reported
that Prof. James Rlgnall Wheeler. of the
Greek department at the Columbia Uni
versity. win be the next director of the
Museum of Fine Arts. succeeding tempo
rary director J. r. Coolidge, who as
sumed that position when Edward Robin
son resigned about a year ago. Mr..
Coolidge has been anxious to be relieved
for some time. He took the appointment
with the understanding that it was only
temporary.
The trustees refuse 10 affirm or deny
the r1mor that Prof Wheeler will be the
new director. A long time ago overtures
were made to Prof. Wheeler, with the
virtual understanding that he would be
offered the position if there were any
likelihood that he would accept. At that
time the New Yorker was unwilling to
consider the tentative offer. The renewal
of the rumor that Prof. Wheeler is to be
the man makes it probable that he has
rrcoDSidered the matter,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
Petersburg Veterans to Attend.
WILL ATTEND FUNERAL.
Confederate Order Adopts RexoIu-
tions and Names Committee.

The Confederate Veterans Association.
at its meeting last night. appointed Mai.
J. Med. Darlington ana Rev. DIT r. II.
McKim q committee TO draft resolutions
of sympathy with the daughter of the late
Mrs. jefferson Davis. Mrs. Addison
Hayes. The resolutions adopted were
as follows.
We, the members Of the Confederate Veterans As
ISOLATION Of the District Of Columbia having heard
with sincere souoW Of The departure from this life
ct the venerable and distinguished widow Of the late
President OF the Confederate States If America de
sire 10 pay orr last tribute Of respect 10 just
Is loved and admired as she was
Therefore. he 10 resolved.
That recognize in the death Of AIRS Davis the
loss 10 the whole country Of one who has been con
spiclWis in Us history. having been connected with
her distinguished husband in the eminent services
he rendered 90 the United States anterior 70 the war
between the states. both in civil and military al
fairs
And We further recognize her as q tender and de-
voted adviser and hepmatc Ia the TRYING oricaIs
through which he passed while President of The Con
fedcTac- and after the great war; re recognize in
her conduct an example Of courage. tenderness de-
voti0u and fidelity TO her husband while prisoner
and suffering anxiety Of possible trial FOR his life
an example worthy of true women everywhere.
We recognize in her an example worthy Of irnita-
ton IN attempting 20 renew good feeling between
the North and the South. and her Efforts to ohiter
ste the scars Of war and. at the same time her
c0nstancy in the belief Of the righteousness Of her
husband cause and In her husbands belief that ms
efforts always In the interests NJ the c7rstitu
tional government and The good Of mankind
Resolved. That ne tender our sincere sygnuafb,
10 her blreaved family and That copy Of these res
outions be spread rpGn the minutes - this szocia
ton and be sent by the secretary 20 her daughter
AIrs. Addison Hayes
The following veterans were appointed
rs a committee to attend the funeral.
Mai. r. H. Hunter Maj J Med. Car
Tington. Rev Or. r. H. AIcKim. Mr..
Charles Cunningham, and AR James
Petty.
The body of Mrs. Davis reached Wash
ingt0n at Sos o'clock this morning The
funeral train left for Richmond at 4.s0
O'Clock. Representatives. OF Confederate
War Veterans and Spanish War Veterans
spent the night at the Pennsylvania Rail-
road station in order 10 place floral
tributes in the funeral car.
Or. Samuel r, Lewis, commander of the
Charles Broadway Rouss Camp, No 1871,
/. G Y. has detailed as escort TO the re-
mains of AIRS Davis from this city to
Richmond, Va. the following: Capt +.
w Anderson, Maj. J. c. Moore, and Capt
William Broun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
LEOPARD LEAPS UPON HIM.
Animal Tanner Narrowly Escapes
Death at Winchester Fair.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va, Oct lA-The big day
II the Winchester fair failed 10 mater
ialize. A steady rain prevailed during the
entire day and the attendance. which the
management had every reason 20 expect
would be "a record breaker. was kept
down 10 about 1890 people. Great pools
OF water formed on the grounds ard the
visitors waded about in water and mud
ankle deep
All races were declared Of. although
President Chambliu says that an effort
viii be made to pull them of Tomorrow,
despite the heavy track The judges com
pleted their awards in al the depart
merts
Prof Irvine. with an attraction on the
fair grounds. narrowly escaped death this
afternoon. while giving an exhibition in
q cage Of leoDards The largest animal
sprang upon him. and. but for the quick
work Of his assistants, he would have
lost his life. The enraSed animal was
beaten OF and the professor. by a dar-
ing display Of courage, continued the per
Torrance as usual
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
READY TO MARCH ON UTEs.
Gen. Greedy Only Awaiting Orders
from President Roosevelt.

Omaha, NebT.. Oct. 1S.-Gen. Greedy,
commander Of the Department of the Mis-
souri,, arrived at army headquarters here
to-day, to make preparations to send
troops to Wyoming to corral the Ute In
dams as soon as orders are received from
the President
Gov Brooks, of Wyoming. formally re-
quested the dispatch of troops last night
We cannot do anything till the Presi-
dent orders. said Gen. Greedy. No or
ders have as yet been received, but IN
derstand that Gov. Brooks has made the
official request for assistance"
The troops which viii be sent to capture
the Indians will probably be from Fort
Robinson. NebT.. or Fort Mckinley, Wyo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
RITES IN RICHMOND
Body of Mrs. Davis Reaches
Virginia Capitol To-day.
WILL HAVE MILITARY ESCORT
Remains Nos 10 Lie i'm state. hut
VIII De Taken TO Church Direct
from Train-SOuthern Governors
and Many Notable Survivors of
Confederaey to Attend Funeral.


Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va Oct B-The body of
Mrs. jefferson Davis viii reach Rich
mond from New York in a special car at
S.55 o'clock tomorrow and will be met
by the relatives Of the family and by
military escort
\ telegram to J. Taylor Ellyson this
morning from the grandson of Mrs. Davis
said it was not the wish Of the latter
that her body lie in state. The body viii
therefore be taken from the train direct
to St. Pauls Episcopal Church, where the
funeral services will be held at O'Clock.
The services viii be conducted by Rev.
DIR. Robert Forsyth. the rector, assisted
by Bishop Van de Vyver. of the Catholic
Church; Rev. Dr. J. William Jones, Rev
Or. James Power Smith. Rev. DIT. z. \.
Calisch. of Beth Ahaba Synagogue Rev.
Dr.. Landon r. Mason and Bishop Gran
bury. Of the Episcopal Church.
In accordance with the expressed wish
of Mrs Davis. the funeral viii be d mill
tary one. and the procession win be large.
The military escort win be the chief fea
ture but the Daughters OF the Confed-
eraey viii take an Important part in the
parade.
The governors Of thirteen States and
nearly all the Confederates of high rank
have been invited. and many have noti-
fed Mr.. Ellyson that they will attend,
and delegations from veteran camps from
this and other States will swell the
throng.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
OYSTER SPECIAL IS WRECKED.
Two Men Hurt Wf,Sa Engine
Crashes Into Freight.

Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Md, oct. E.-The Balti-
more and Ohio special out of Baltimore
daily, which passes through Cumberland
shortly after midnight. was wrecked yes
terday by crashing into a freight at Re
duction, near Conuellsville.
The injured are: Thomas Blacklin. Of
Pittsburg. engineer Of the oyster train
sieft shoulder dislocated, cat on the fore
head and generally shaken up, and J. r.
Carper, Of Glenwood. brakeman on the
freight cut and bruised and back and
hips injured.
The freight was moving onto siding
at Reduction to allow the special to pass,
and the crew had neglected to send out
TIE flag.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
ARMY ORDERS.

Maj Samuel Rebar. general staff. VIII proceed to
Pittsieid Mass, for the purpose Of witnessing bal
loon experiments at that place held under the aus
pices Of the Aero Club Of America
Capt Charles de T. Chandler Signal Corps viii
proceed 10 Pittsfeld Mass for the purpose Of Wit
Messing balloon experiments at that place held under
the auspices of the Aero Club Of America
First Lieut- George 4. Woolfenden. First Infantry
Michigan National Guard. is authorized BY the
President TO attend the garrison school, Fort Wayne
Mich. for the purpose o. continuing the regular
course Of instruction az that school.
Capt Samuel Hof, Ordnance Department. viii
proceed to the Sandy Hook proving ground. Sandy
Hook. y J.. official business pertaining to the
test Of material manufactured under contract.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
NAVY ORDERS.

Lieut. Commander c. NJ Kneppgr. detached
Brooklyn TO duty in command Of the Almirante
Bay survey expedition
Lieut.. Commander q. " Logan. detached duty
IN the Bureau Of Equipment. Navy Department.
Washington, ID. c.. to home and wait orders
Midshipman W. ". Lawrence to Indiana.
Midshipmcn Il. T. Hanson D. T. Cummings 2
H. Hammond, +. " Miner. and d. G. Copeland.
20 the Louisiana
MidSkipmen g. t. Schuyler " " Bradley. r.
>. CrenshaW. and ". H. Walsh 20 the Virginia
Mdshipmen r. A. Burford { c Gill; NJ A.
Libbey and W. L. Beck, to the New Jersey
MidshlEman r. L. Lowmsn, detached Iowa 10
Eagle
Chief Boatswain ]. II Doyle. retired. placed on
the retired list Of officers Of the navy from October
Is 1905
Pharmacist E. Eagling L. s n. retired. died at
Yokohama, japan, September 2. 1906
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
HAS NO STATE COLORS.
virginia Never Adopted Distinctive
Emblem. II Is Claimed.

sTf1.al % The washington HCTaI0-
Richmond. Va, oct. 1S.-Many people
viii be surprised to know that Virginia
has no authorized State colors outside
the regular Virginia flag Of blue with
white center with coat Of arms.
Gov. Swanson requested Adjutant ten
Anderson TO look into the matter. and
Ee has made an official report To the
effect that no State colors have ever been
authorized or adopted, as FAR as he can
ind
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
MARYLAND SYNOD MEETS.
Lutherans of This District Begin
Five Days Session.


Wayuesborc, Pa, Oct IS-The Eighty
seventh annual meeting of the Maryland
Lutheran synod, which embraces Mary
land. the District OF Columbia, ana a few
churches In West Virginia and southern
Pennsylvania. opened tonight in the
Lutheran church here. Of which Rev
g Il Rocky is pastor
Rev DR.. W. II. Dunbar. OF Baltimore,
who is president Of the synod. preached
the opening session. At the conclusion
of The sermon the synodical communion
was administered. Rev. J. c. Bowers. of
Baltimore. is secretary of the synod. and
Cornelius Eckhart of Kensington. IS
treasurer.
The first business session viii be held
tomorrow morning The synod viii con-
tinue in session until next Monday cT
Tuesday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived: Columbia. at Navy Yard \ Y. from
TmTknsyille. Alabama. Wilkes. Blakely Rodgers.
De Long, and Stockton, at Navy Yard " y.
Apache, from target grounds at Boston; Iowa. at
Norfolk. Paul Jones. from Santa barbara Al san
Diego; Louisiana. Virginia. and New Jersey at
Hampton Reads
Sailed: Newark. from Guantanamo for Havana
Neyada. from Norfolk for Annapolis; saturn from
BTemeTton for Mafu leland; Maine, frUm Bsad4oId
Ia New York