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The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
MILITIA CAPTAIN ARRESTED.
Charged with Making ArmOry En-
pIOye Give TR HaIf His Wages.

New York, Dec. 26.-Capt Louis Wen
del. Of the First Battery, \. G.. N Y,
was arrested to-day on d warrant issued
by Magistrate Crane. charging him as an
officer Of the State with having unlaw-
fully received money for the performance
of certain duties. Under section AZ of the
penal code. this is felony, punishable
by a maximum penalty of ten years i'm
prisonment or $1,000 fine. OF both.
CAPT Wendell surrendered himself to
the court and was bailed out in $3.50.
The warrant against Capt. Wendell is
based on the single complaint Of Edward
Martini, formerly assistant engineer at
the First Battery Armory, in West Sixty
sixth street The Martini case is alleged
TO be one among several charges of ex-
tortion and blackmail that have been
made by employees at the armory in the
course Of the investigation before Magis-
thate Crane.
Martini, who is now Il painter, living in
the Bronx, charges that Capt Wendell
engaged him on June /. 1903. as assistant
engineer at 81 a day with the understand
ing that he, the captain, was to receive
One-half Of the wages.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
BAILEY IN ACTIVE FIGHT.
Makes Second Canvass of County
Which Votes on Him Saturday.

Dallas, Tex, Dec Ex-senator Bailey,
who canvassed Comanche County last
week. has been called back into the
county by the urgent appeals of his
friends
He was 10 have addressed a mass meet
ing here tomorrow. This meeting, how
ever, has been Cancelled, and Bailey to-
day returned to Comanche County TO
make a second canvass of the county.
The member Of the legislature from Co
manche, an anti-Bailey man. was in
structed last July TO vote for Bailey.
Recently he declared against Bailey, and
a new primary was ordered. If Bailey
wins next Saturdays election, the anti
Bailey member must vote for him. II
Bailey loses, the member is released from
his obligation Of last July
Three other special elections are pend
ing. One is for IA representative in the
One Hundred and Fourth district on Jan
uary I. another for a State Senator in
the Twentieth district on January y, and
a special primary for Travis County. in
cluding the city OF Austin. on January ;.
The vote IN these three latter elections
is likely TO be influenced by the result IN
COmanche.
Former Attorney General NJ. N. Crane
Cullen Thomas. and other anti-Bailey
leaders are canvassing against the Sen
atOr.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
KENTUCKY CRIME OF A DAY.
Fatal ARRAYS in the Mountains and
I'm Bluegrass Region.

Lexington. Ky, Dec pa number of
fatal shooting affrays occurred in Ken
lucky to-day.
IN feud fight in Breathitt County be
tween Hiram and William Mullins and
others on one side, and Bud Little
Charles Little, and John Brewer on the
other, Hiram Mullins was shot through
the abdomen and fatally wounded, and
William Mullins was lightly hurt The
Mullins We're attacked in their homes by
the Littles and over 200 shots were fred
before the former were shot down.
In Lee County, Dan Horne was killed
by Dan Watson whom Horne had at
tackled with a knife
In a general fight in Floyd County, Dep
uty Sheriff Allen killed John Bagley.
John Allen was slightly wounded in the
same tight.
JEFF Parton, foreman of the Price Con-
struction Company. OF MiddiesborO. was
shot and killed by William Shaw during
drunken row.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
PREPARE TO COUNT BALLOTS.
State superintendent and Clerks
Sort Life Insurance Votes.

New York, Dec. 26.-The work prelimi-
nary to counting the ballots cast at the
recent insurance elections in the New
York Life, the Mutual Life. and the Mu-
tual Reserve Life Insurance Companies.
was begun to-day. when. under the super
vision OF State Superintendent Kelsey and
his deputies, a large corps of tellers and
clerks started to sort and arrange the
ballots acc0rdinE to geographical location.
The grand jury held a special session
this afternoon TO continue its investiga-
ton into the affairs of the New York
Life Insurance Company. Several wit
nesses, employees in the treasury depart
ment OF the company, We're examined by
District Attorney Jerome.
The present grand jury is expected to
get through with its particular investiga-
ton tomorrow. and one or two indict-
ments. it was said, might be filed against
certain officers of the company.
Subsequent grano jUries are expected
to take up the investigation of the So
called navigation bond scandal and the
Mexican bond transactions.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

The advertising rates Of The Washington Herald
are fair and uniform. Considering the quantity and
quality of the circulation offered the rates are low
Contracts are based upon sworn circulation figures
Rebates have part in the business Of this news
paper. It is doing business upon business principles
1t does not offer inducements to an advertiser con-
ditional upon his Withholding his patronage from an
other newspaper Il seeks his business because it has
something to offer him in return Its methods IRE
those that make for success in any line OF legitimate
ererprise-the methods that all successful business
men of Washington follow.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
The Herald's Growth
Sworn Circulation Statement

The advertiser who patronizes The Washington
Herald knows what he is getting in the way OF pub
licity. Its circulation books are open.
The daily average circulation now is in excess Of
1900 copies.
Over fourfths Of this circulation is in the city Of
Washington and the immediate suburbs
The great bulk of it is home circulaton-house-to-
house delivery circulation.
The Herald has more readers, more bona fde sub
scribers in Washington than were ever before secured
by morning newspaper at the capital-more by thou
sands-and the number IS growing steadily
1t IS essentially the peoples paper The substantial
support it IS receivng-its charging centele-proves
conclusively that IS just the sort of morning
paper Washington wants. Not yet three months old,
it has only begun to grow.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
Rnrre and Men Nav he Lost.

Delaware Breakwates, Del. Dec 26-The
tug I. J. Merritt. Of New York. arrived
here to-day, and reports having lost a
barge at sea. The tug had the barge and
four pontOOns in tow Monday night, when
a gale sprung up and the entire tow broke
adrift The pontoons were found yester-
day after an all-day search, but nothing
has been seen Of the barge 1t is not
definitely known how many men the miss
ing barge carried.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
POLICE PATROL BOAT LOST.
Starts for Sheepshead Bay Early in
Morning and Fails 60 Arrive.

New York. Dec 26.-The gravest fears
are entertained for the safety of three
patrolmen who sailed from Canarsie for
Sheepshead Bay in police patrol launch
No. this morning, and have not been
seen or heard from since. The distance
between the two points is only seven
miles. but the course they had to take
is through ROckaway Inlet, one of the
most treacheroUs pieces of water on the
south shore Of Long Island. A general
alarm has been sent out TO all places
along the water front 20 look out for the
launch, but up 10 a late hour tonight
there was no trace of her
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
KILL THEMSELVES IN JAIL.
Woman and Her Lover Swallow
Poison In Sight of Guard.

Elmira, n. Y, Dec. 26.-The EImira
County Jail was the scene Of a double
tragedy tonight.
A woman named Bessie Wells occupied
a cell in the woman's dOrmitOry, awaiting
sentence, on January 3, for abducting a
young girl. A man named Frank De-
ldney, possessing power Of attorney
from the woman, and who is said to have
been in love with her. called at the Jail
and said that he wished to obtain the
woman's signature 10 some papers. He
was shown 10 her cell by a guard who
stood close by while he conversed with
her. Suddenly Delaney passed a bottle
through the bars and pressed another to
his own lips. The guard spTang upon the
man, but was not quick enough.
Both died before a physician could be
called.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
SOLDIERS DIE IN SNOWSTORM.
Detachment in Pyrennes Believed to
Have Perlshed in Blizzard.

Paris, Dec. 26.-According to dispatch
received from the villages of Pyrennes
and Vosges, many persons, including
detachment Of soldiers have lost their
lives In a snOwstOrm.
The storm has continued with unabated
violence for over fOrty-eight hours, and
the two villages and the surrounding
country are in the thrOes of the worst
blizzard they have ever had.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
AUTOPSY REVEALS ARSENIC.
Poison in Deadly Dose Found fn the
stomach OF Martin Vial.

Chicago, Dec. 26-Arsenic in sufficient
quantities to cause death was found to-
day in the stomach of Martin Vrzal.
whose death was followed by that Of his
wife and five children. The mother is
known to have died from poisoning.
In the bodies of four of the children
arsenic has also been found. They were
supposed 10 have succumbed to stomach
trouble. An analysis is yet to be made
of the contents of the fifth cbiId's
stomach.
Herman Biilik, the hypnotist, held on
a charge of poisoning the VTzals. admits
that he dosed the father for weeks be-
fore his death. but says he gave him
harmless medicines.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
OVERLOOK LEAVENWORTH ROW
War Department VIII Leave Case to
Commander in Missouri.

The War Department does not con-
template making an investigation Of the
row at Leavenworth. but will leave the
matter in the hands of the commander
of the Department of the Missouri. who
will. in due course, send a report 10
Washington.
So far there have been no official dis
patches on the subject
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
YARDAMAN At FRONT
In Full PanOply of War, He
Goes to Quell Race Riot.
12 BLACKS, 4 WHITES KILLED
RiottnE Not Renewed Yesterday, but
Trouble Not Entirely OVer-HiEh-
Negro Soldiers from Fort Sheridan
and Organizes Special Police Force

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 26-Reports re-
ceived tonight from the scene of the race
riots state that while there has been no
rioting to-day. it is by no means certain
that the trouble is AT an end. Gov. Varda-
man ordered the Capital Light Guards
Capt. A. L. Farley commanding. to go 20
SCOOba and relieve the Meridian COM
pany. The soldiers left here at O'Clock
with forty men and viii reach Scooba at
O'Clock tomorrow morning. A full sup
ply Of ammunition and one Tapid-firing
Colt field gun was carried
Gov Vardaman accompanied the troops.
and before leaving stated that he will as
sumo personal command OF the situation
Ee wore pair Of heavy army pistols and
carried with him "a riding outfit. He will
take the field and confer with the leaders
of both races.
Dead Number Sixteen.
Adjt Gen. Arthur ". Fridge left this
afternoon for Scooba. He was instructed
ny the governor 10 issue a call for troops
II necessary, and just prior TO leaving tie
city tonight the governor wired instruc-
tions TO the Cohpanies at Columbus and
Macon to proceed TO Scooba on the first
train over the Mobile and Onto. The com
panies started shortly after midnight.
and tomorrow morning a fun battalion
of state militia viii be on the scene,
which ought 10 be sufficient to restore
order.
While il is generally believed that the
worst Of the trouble is over. the feeling
between the races is such that another
outbreak may occur at any moment
According 20 reports from the most re-
liable sources, the total list of killed since
the original outbreak on Sunday is
twelve negroes and four white men.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

Olive Hill. KY, Dec. 26.-Heavily arm
ed and marching with the precision Of
trained troops. a mob of 1.O00 men took
possession Of Olive Hill early to-day and
forced Levi White, the collector OF taxes,
TO surrender a stock of merchandise on
which he had levied for taxes
The stock was removed from the col
lectors home and returned to the store
of Levi Oppenheimer, from which the
officer Of the law had taken it. The arm
ed band then paraded through the
streets, firing volley after volley in cele-
bration Of their work John Armstrong,
q deputy sheriff, was shot in the foot
another man, whose name is not known
here. was slightly wounded by two bull
let's
The trouble which came to-day is of
old standing. Sixty-six years ago bonds
were issued by Carter. Elliott. and Boyd
Counties to pay for the construction of
the Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad.
This road was never built
Special Levies Are RequiF ed
The bonds passed into the hands OF in
nocent purchasers. for value, and suit
was brought to require special levies of
taxes to pay the interest and principal
on the bonds. The levy was made and
for many years the citizens of Carter
and Elliott Counties have been bearing
the burden of the increased taxation.
The generation which voted the bonds
Is now dead The original purchasers
are also dead, and the second generation
now attempts 20 collect the money from
the second generation from those who
voted the bonds.
II is the opinion Of the citizens here
that the bonds were a mere speculation.
even when originally bought. being sold
at a low value. The people Of the cOun-
ties affected feel that they owe nothing
as they did not create the debt and more
especially do they feel this. as the money
would be paid 10 persons who expended
nothing for the bonds.
Judgment Is Secured.
Recently test was made of the power
TO collect the taxes imposed for the pur-
pose of paying the railroad claims. Judg-
ment was secured against NJ. Oppenbesm-
CT, and his stock Of goods, carried in a
general store, was seized, to be sold TO
satisfy the judgment. The stock Of
goods was removed from the store 10 the
tax collectors home
The sale was TO have been held to-day
Realizing that this would be a test
case the men Of the two interested coun-
ties decided TO meet the test with arms
For several weeks citizens have been
holding mass meetings to discuss the sit
uatiOn. They agreed that the time had
come to resist. The invasion of Olive
Hill to-day was the result.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
Innr Soc Mnn Jnmn tn nenth

Chicago. Dec. 26.-With hundreds of per
sons passing him on their way from work
tonight, Fritz Kusser shouted a farewell,
leaped over the rail of the Fullerton ave
nue. bridge, and disappeared in the Chi
cagO River. His body was not found un-
til several hours later. Kusser was out OF
work and homeless
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
TALK SCIENCE FOR a MONTH.
American Association Begins An
nunI Session in New York.


New York, Dec. 26.-Fifteen hundred
men and a few women are in town for
the seventy-ffth meeting Of the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science. which opens tomorrow, and will
continue through January. Seventeen af-
hliated societies will also be in session
Most of the meetings viii be held at Co
Iumbia University. Earl Hall is the gen
eral headquarters The executive com
mittee Of the association completed ar
rangements to-day at the Hotel Belmont
President n. NJ. Butler. of Columbia.
will deliver an address of welcome at the
first general session in Earl Hall at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning The retiring
president DR.. c. N. Woodward, will in
troduce the new president, DR.. w. H.
Welch. of Johns Hopkins University. The
presidents address will be delivered by
DIT Woodward at Horace Mann Hall at s
o'clock tomorrow night. The science
Of education" is the subject.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

Washington and New York, via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Patrons of the BaIti-
more and Ohio to New York will apDre-
ciate the later departure Of the midnight
train from New York Qiberty street at
80 a. m. Twenty-third street IL 80 o. M
making II possible TO enjoy an unbroken
evenings entertainment before taking
train Sleepers. however, are ready for
occupancy at Jersey City. 10 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

San Diego. Chile. Dec ga large
portion of the town Of africa. in Tacna
province, the northernmost part Of Chile.
bordering on Peru, has been destroyed
by an earthquake. and much damage to
the surrounding country is reported So
FAR no loss of life is known.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Virginia, fair and somewhat
warmer to-day; tomorrow partly
cloudy; light to fresh westerly
winds.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

New Orleans, Dec. 26-After improving
so as to give his family hope of his ulti-
mate recovery, ex-senator Caffery suf-
fered a relapse this morning. and tonight
is again in a critical condition.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
1-Science Body Begins Sessions To-day.
1-Kentucky Mob Seizes Town.
1-Diest Trying to Save Boy.
Militia Control Mississippi Situation.
1-Senator Bailey in Active Fight
Pope Upheld BY Cardinals.
3-Jacl1ies on Ohio Win Customs Fight.
3-De Rayland's Body to Be Exhumed.
3-Troutman Mystery Still UnsOlved.
3-Woman Sues Pastor for Loan.
LOCAL.
1-Baby Burned to Death
ANDREW Gleeson Leaves S125, 900 Estate.
I-Representative Babcock Talks on Gas.
1-Senator Culberson Supports President.
2-CardozO Reinstated in Schools.
2-Aetna Bank VIII Pay % Per Cent.
5-Mrs. Blaine to Be Married
7-GOvernment to Probe Whisky Firms.
7-Government After Oregon Short Line.
l0-Protest Fire Escape Laws.
I0-Leiter Chauffeur Freed.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
POPE UPHELD BY ALL
Cardinals Unanimous OH Pol
icy Pursued in France.
GOVERNMENT IS WEAKENING
Realizing the ImpossfbiIity of Sue
cess in Following Harsh Anti-re-
ing COnciHatOry His Holiness
Awaits Direct Overtures of Peace.

Rome. Dec. 26-It is understood here
and from many authorities that the
Sacred College unanimously upholds the
Pope's French policy. and that even car
dinals, hitherto credited with liberal ten
dencies, are now convinced that the Vati-
cans policy of resistance is the only
means likely to lead to a solution of the
French crisis.
The French government is gradually
realizing the negative results obtained
from harsh antj-religious policy, and.
poWerless to crush Catholicism. is now
resorting to the expedient of new laws.
hoping thereby TO neutralize the Vatican's
firm and calm opposition.
But the Pope is determined not TO de-
sist until direct overtures are made. and
if the threatened measures are carried
out and the churches are closed. all ar
rangements have been completed for the
organization Of private religious worship.
The entire Sacred College has submitted
10 the Pope's will. Cardinals who formerly
opposed Merry del Val are now among his
staunchest friends.
When the cardinals were received by the
Pope on Christmas Eve his satisfaction at
their perfect union was great, and his al
lusitn to the unity OF the episcopate was
intended 10 convey his appreciation Of
the union among the cardinals. which.
naturally. he could not openly express.
The Vatican is counting on the emigra-
tion OF the best of the French rural popu-
lation to convince the Gaelic government
that it must modify its attitude toward
the Catholic church.
The effect Of the governments anti
clerical policy will be felt In the cities.
too, it is believed. but ii is in the country
where the church is strongest, that the
holy see expects the exodus to be greatest.
The Pope confidently expects the decrease
in population TO appear soon in the census
statistics, and depends on this showing
10 bring the ministry TO terms.
Religious Bill in Senate.
Paris, Dec. 26.-Tae religious bill was
deposited with the Senate to-day The
Senate refused TO send II to a special
committee, and by vote of 1S3 to 50 sent
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
BABCOCK ON GAS
And GAS REDUCTION
Only Man in Congress Who
Ever Cut the Price.
FINEST OF LIGHT HERE
Doesn't Own Dollars Worth Of
Public Service Stock.
FINEST OF LIGHT HERE

He Is Through with Congress and
Is Going Out BiEht-PrOpOses TO Do
His Duty by the People and VIII
Get After the Gas Company and
They Are Making Too Much Money.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
Anything to Seuf

HOusekeepers who desire TO dispose Of
their furniture or personal effects viii find
the best market at Sloan's, 1407 G. ST Sale
every Saturday at 10 a. m An old, rella-
bic concern; strictly auction commission
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
CULBERSON STANDS
WITH ROOSEVELT
Says Discharge of Troops
Was Justifiable.
WHY JURY DID NOT ACT
Judge Charged Against Return
ing of General Indictments.

Senator SDOOner VIII Not Defend
Presidents ActIOn-Ia Studying the
Case for His own Satisfaction and
Gufdance-BeIieves Injustice Has
Been Done Many Good SOIdIers-In-
vestigHtion Gratifying TO MIR. Taft.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
KENTUCKY TOWN
SEIZED BY A MOB
Tax Collector Forced to Re-
turn Goods He Levied.
DATES BACK 66 YEARS
Bonds Issued for Railroad Line
That Is Never Built.

Heirs of Purchases Sue and Special
Levies Are 9equired-These Are
Paid for Many Years, but Second
Generation Rebels and Test Case Is
Made and LOst-Merchant Pro-
tected by 1000 Armed Men.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
Town win Bar Negro soldiers.


Chicago. Dec o5.-In terror Of race trou-
bles at Fort Sheridan following the shoot
ing yesterday OF Corp William Taylor. Of
the Ninth Cavalry. colored. by Sergt
Griffin, OF the same company, the adjoin-
ing town of Highwood has sworn i'm a
strong force of special police. and is pre-
pared to deny the black troopers admis-
sion within its boundaries until satisfied
that all trouble is over
officers at the fort say that Highwood
is 20 blame for the crime. the dives
there having always attracted many of
the soldiers. Griffin. it is pointed out.
spent the day at HighWOOd and dram,
heavily there before he returned TO kill
Taylor in a fight over a woman
Griffin has threatened suicide. and is
heavily guarded 10 prevent him from do
ing So
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Religious Bill in SENATE.

Paris, Dec. 26.-Tae religious bill was
deposited with the Senate to-day. The
Senate refused TO send II to a special
committee, and by vote of 1S3 to 50 sent
It to the. standing separation committee.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-27
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la Carte Lunch Served Daily
Il Eckstein's from 2 to 8. I4l2 n. 7. ave
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