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The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
KING IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
in Which Edward Is Riding
Seriously Iniures Wan.

London, Oct 25.-An automobile in
which King Edward VII was travelling
to Newmarket, while moving at a high
rate OF speed, struck a man near Hyde
Park. to-day knocking him from the
roadway and infiicting serious injuries.
The King got "a severe shaking up when
the motor car was brought 90 sudden
stop but was not hurt otherwise He
jumped from the car and superintended
the sending Of the man TO Il hospital.
The King expressed his regret that his
motor car should have struck one of his
subjects. The journey to Newmarket was
continued 1t reduced speed.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
HELPS TO MAKE BRANDY.
Revenue Omcer Secures Employment
and Illicit still Is Rsided.

New Haven, Conn, Oct 23.-After work.
ing all day helping make brandy contrary
to law, a secret service man in the en-
ploy of Gen. F. B. Sewell, Of Boston, the
revenue officer for this district, to-day
caused the arrest OF Max Albert just as
he was shipping away consignment OF
brandy under cover of darkness. Hyman
Kaplowits. the partner of Albert in the
distilling business, got away.
The two operated a regularly licensed
still and have been making and selling
more brandy than was reported to the
government. The small taxes paid by the
dlsuileTy TO the government aroused the
suspicion Of the revenue officers who, on
investigation. learned that large quantities
of brandy were being shipped away at
night
Yesterday morning a secret service de
teCtive got a job from Kapl0wits 20 help
operate the still. When q big quantity Of
the liquor was ready for shipment Albert
got team TO carry of the brandy. and
while 1t was being loaded onto wagon
the federal officers were called IN.
1t was also learned that instead Of max
ing the brandy from fruit. according 10 the
provisions of the license, Kaplowits was
using quantities of sugar, with the result
that a large quantity Of brandy was be-
ing obtained
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
WANT ROOSEVELT TO ACT.
japanese Papers Think President
should Put Down Hostile Feeling.

Tokyo oct Japan wants % know
whether President Roosevelt meant what
Dec said. when he gave informal assurance
last year that there would be no con-
dict between Japan and America during
his tenure % Office.
The Mikado's subjects think strange
after this utterance. the hostility mani
tested toward them of late on the Pacific
Coast of the United States. II the Presi-
dent was serious. they argue, why are
not Americans more anxious 10 conform
JO his wishes
The same idea Is voiced i'm several Of
The Tokyo newspapers The Kokumiu
Shinbum takes the Presidents remark M
its face value and urges moderation on
both sides during the present period of
trying relations
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
Upton TO TRY AGAIN
Will ISSueAnOtherC Challenge
for Americas Cup.l
WANTS NO FREAK YACHT TYPE
New Measurement Rule Favored
Under Which Only Substantial
by Previous Failures to Lift Cup.
Denny viii Build New Challenger.

New York. Oct. 23.-Sir Thomas Upton
to-day decided TO issue another challenge
for the Americas cup, TO come through
the Royal Ulster Yacht Club of Belfast.
The challenge is 10 be made under
what is known as the new measurement
rule. "a formula intended TO distinguish
a vholcsorna type of boat from the freak
design such as those of the Reliance and
the older Shamrocks.
Sir Thomas reached the decision to- issue
"a challenge at a luncheon held this after
noon with r. A. c. Smith and some
friends The challenge will compel the
New York Yacht Club to decide whether
the next race for the blue ribbon of the
yachting world is 10 be made under new
OF old rules of measurement.
There is to be a special gathering OF
yachtsmen next Thursday and at this.
gathering Sir Thomas will officially state
his intention TO issue his fourth Chal-
leuCe.
Not Decided on Designer.
II was stated to-day on the highest au-
thority that while Sir Thomas has made
up his mind 10 bring another Shamrock
here in search of the cup, he has not YET
Il the New York Yacht Club decides 10
accept the new challenge under Sir
Thomas proposed measurement rules.
William Fife. who designed the first and
third Shamrocks. Will draw she plans for
tbs fourth Shamrock.
II the club refuses 20 sail a match for
the cup except under the old rule. it is
thought that De might race under those
conditions. in which event Alfred Milyn
would design The challenger Allyn is
wonder al designing freak models. No
matter who designs tie boat. Denny VIII
build IT,
Under the proposed measurement rule
10 is thought that Fife has "a good chance
10 turn out q boat thar viii be- fast rs
well as SeaWgTthy
when Sir Thomas intimated last winter
"a desire 20 try for the cup again the New
York Yacht Club officially Informed him
that il could not determine under what
rule a challenge would Doe accepted until
il was received. 10 is for the purpose of
causing the custodian ~ the America's
CuT, To declare itself that Sir Thomas has
now decided 20 send "a challenge without
delay.
New Rules Not Yet Tested
It was learned to-day that in the fan Of
1895 after the defeat Of the Shamrock III
Sir Thomas asked the New York Yacht
Club if it would accept "a challenge under
the new measurement clause. The club.
through A Cass Ledy3rd. replied that the
new rules had not been fully tested then
and that Sir Thomas would have TO wait
until they We're tested before an answer
could be given
I'VE have waited three years now and
thC rules have been fully tested said "a
friend Of Sir Thomas. We want 10 see
what the club will do now
The baTOnet Is not disheartened by his
previous failures, and expressed himself
as confident that his next try for Amer
ica's greatest yachting cup would be sue
Cessful.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
ACQUITTED OF FRAUD.
steiner, NichaeIs- and Cohen Exon
Grated al Trial in Richmond.

Richmond. Va. oct. 23.-Archie Steiner.
Isaac 1iic-acis. and Isadore Cohen were
to-day acquitted OF the charge OF fraud in
connection with the primary AT the First
precinct of jefferson ward. where they
were election officers
a great many voters could not swear
how they voted. but thiTty-hve Of the
cjEbty-one voters who testified swore they
voted for John A. Selph and only eighteen
were returned for him.
The election officers were placed ON the
stand. and declared the election was fair
lv conducted and that the small vote
shown for Selph was due 10 Il combina-
tiou against him. They declared a slate
ticket was always worked in Jefferson
ward
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
PLAN TO CAPTURE JAUREz.
Mexican RevOIutiOniSts Ready 10
Begin Aggressive Campaign.

II Paso, Tex. Oct 23.-Mexfcan au-
thorities across the river from El Paso
this morning discovered eleven rifles and
powder. and dynamite hidden i'm a hut i'm
JaureZ. where revOlutiOnists have been
meeting. Mayor MOntCmdyOr. Of Jaurcz.
and Mexican Consul Malone, of III PasO.
admit that papers captured on revolution
lists in the city and Jaurez show they
planned 10 take JauFez by force. and cap
ture and loot banks
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
MOROCCO BANDITS HOLD TOWN.
Residents Flee. Fearing Massacre
should Troops BE Sent.

TangioT Morocco. Oct. 2A-The bTigands
are still masters Of the situation at Mar
seila. They continue TO loot the stores
and houses of the Jews Armed men
guard the gates of the town. The COVER
nor has fed to Tangier. and inside the
town the residents are i'm q state of panic.
dreadinE n general massacre. The au-
thOTities are powerless.
The brigands threaten to compel the
captured soldiers 10 man the artillery
guarding the town in case the govern
ment sends tine troops.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
STRIKE TO TIE UP WARSAW.
Socialists, Sentenced to Death, Leads
90 Radical Action ny WORKERS.

Warsaw, Poland. Oct. 23.-Serious trou-
bic is anticipated here tomorrow rs a
consequence Of the sudden calling Of a
general strike intended rs protest
against the execution Of a number Of
Socialists who have been sentenced TO
death by drumncaG cOurt-martial
which condemned fourteen socialists.
As soon as this became known. ar
rangoments were at once made for cali
ing out all the woTkmen in the city. The
people are greatly excited. and il is fear
ed clash with the police and troops
will follow the attempt to inauguratc a
strike
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
SMALL BOY STARTS WEST.
SON of Treasury OmcIaI Runs Away
from Vienna. Va.

Ebert Roberts, whose father is a prom
inent official in the Treasury Department
here. on Sunday left his home at Vienna.
Va. and started 10 make q Jour of the
country alone. He got as far as Blue
mont on the train, and proceeded TO make
the rest of the way on foot. Passing
through Berryville, he headed for the
West Yesterday afternoon hc came Up
with the linefnen Of the Winchester and
Washington Electric Railway. near Win
chester. They learned his story end. sus-
piciOmng that the boy was a runaway
notified his parents. Mr. Roberts went
TO Berryville last night and took charge
of the youngster, who is oaly twelve
years of aSc.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
ROADS REQUEST is DENIED.
WasbiREton-BaItim Trolley Line
Not Allowed 20 Cross Highway.

SPECIAL 60 The Washington Head
Annapolis. Md, oct. 93-Thc Washing
ton, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railroad received quite a setback to-day
when the Anne Arundel County com
missioner stoutly refused request OF
the company [ have the county road,
known as the Hamilton road. near BaIti-
more. changed so as TO allow the com
pany's tracks TO cross it at ., certain
point Although the company may con-
Struct an undergrade crossing. it is under
stood that the commissioner action will
considerably hamper the progress Of
work
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
POPE PRAISES AMERICANS.
Looks for worlds Ideals Of CiviIi-
cation In This Nation.

Rome oct 23.-In an interview with
Bishop Burke. Of St. Joseph. Mo. who
was received DO private audience by Pope
Plus to-day. the PonUf expressed his
warm approval of Americans and all
things American. and declared that pres
ent indications are that the world viii
soon see its ideal of civilization in the
United States.
In recomting his interview with the
Pope. the bishop said he found the Pope
very enthusiastic about America. He
spoke feeIingly Of the frequent proofs OF
attachment which Americans have given
him. and then exclaimed.
What 81 wonderful country America is.
Europe discovered IL. but now America
can teach Europe the meaning OF true
liberty. progress. and respect toward re
ligion. 10 appears as if We would soon
receive all our ideals Of civilization from
America.
Il bless America and Americans
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
boarded GOLDTAKEN
Chateau Looted While Mis-
tPeSS Visited LOurdeS.
SUSPICIOUS SAFE IS SEIZED
Fortune Had Been Left tn school
Mistress OF st. ADMINISTRATIONS
Having Made Way With Part OF
the Remaining Funds.

Paris oct 23.-The judicial authorities
at Rcanne have opened an inquiry con-
corning the embezzlement Of a fortune
which had been left to young woman
belonging to St Euenne.
1t is queer affair that is being inves-
tgated NJ Charities resided with his
mother at the chateau Of Laval, near
CreIaaux. It was commonly reported that
he possessed huge fortune, estimated
at several million francs. He led re-
tired life, chiefly occupying himself in
his library, which contained books worth
eS000
Twenty years ago he met Mile. Angus
tine Tuffet. Il young school mistress Of
st. Etienne. a marriage was arranged,
but it is alleged that N. Charities mother
withheld her consent Mile. Tuffet learn
ed that her fance's viii had been de-
stroyed and she threatened an action
against him A priest interviewed and
promised that the school mistress should
receive a share Of the fortune.
Officials iu the district are accused Of
having appropriated part of the fortune.
TWO persons. a man and wife. have been
arrested The husband is a municipal
councillor, and IL is alleged that he OBJ
tanned large sums Of money from Mime
Charities by threatening 20 denounce her.
There is story that ne was behind the
door OF the mortuIry chamber when the
Will was destroyed
Concealed by secret Door.
The fortune was concealed i'm the cell
lars. and in the dining-room. There was
a hiding place in the wall, cleverly con-
ccalyd by "a secret door Shelves were
fixed IN this cupboard, and these were
laden with gold and bank notes piled mp
bv NJ. Charities mother, who passed for
miscr
I'm 1855 Nine Charities and her daugh-
ter went on g pilgrimage o. LOuries
They coufdrd tine keys OF The loft. in
when q large sum In gold had also been
concealed. 90 the man under arrest When
they returned tnry found that the treas
ro had disappeared
Nine Charities died IN October last
year. one of her nephews entered into
possession of the fortune. But he was
aStounded on learning that there vas no
coiG in the chateau The secret cup
board in the dining-rOOm was empty.
so were tho cellars and the pots IN the
loft The house of the man under arrest
WAS searched and money. Including GER
tain coins. was discovered n the priest s
house. too there was 2 safe. which
reused the suspicious Of the police. The
priest fatty refused % open the safe
The police took the safe be hand, and
there the matter rests.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
STENSLAND BANK SOLD.
sale Il Authorized by Court in Be
half Of DepositOrS.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-Judge Brentano, Of
the Superior Court to-day authorized the
sale of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank.
which was wrecked by its president. Paul
.. StcHsland, to the Assets Realization
company. Tor approximately S1-0009.
The bid accepted by the court was IA
PcT cent of the face value Of the capital
stock Of the bank.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
POTOMAC FLOOD RECEDING.
Boating on Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Is Resumed.

Special to The Washington Herald.
HagerstowE. Oct 25--Reaching a height
of over twelve feet above normal the
Potomac River, which has been in food
for several days owing TO recent heavy
rains. las, night began receding, and has
dropped back several feet Unless more
rain falls the water viii go down without
doing much damage
Boating on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. which had been stopped fer several
days owing TO the Potomac's rise. was re-
sUmed yesterday. The tributaries Of the
river are all badly swollen.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
BELIEVE MALTA TILTS.
Mediterranean Island Said 90 BE
Huge Rocking stone.

London, Oct BIS Malta a gigantic
rocking stone? According TO a CORE
spondent there. certain phenomena, in
cludiEg the rising and falling Of the sea
in the harbors despite the fact that the
Mediterranean has no tides. encourage
t1e theory that the island tits periodi-
caily. The seism0graphs at the dock
yard and the university confirm the pre-
sumption that the island rocks.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
SIBERIAN PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Attack Guards and Flee, But Nine
Are Shot Dead by Soldiers.

Irkutsk. Siberia, Oct Z.-Seventecn
prisoners escaped from the peniteHtiary
here yesterday during q mutlny. AT a
signal the prisoners attacked the guards.
An overseer was killed. and two of the
wardens wounded. Soldiers who pursued
The fugitives killed nine Of them and re-
captured several others
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
10 TIE UP SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
General WaIS-out Anticipated In
New Orleans.

New Orleans, oct. .3.-Loc8I officers of
the machiuists' union announced to-day
that there is every likelihood of "a gen
eTaI wJlS-out of maChinists ON the South
ern Pacific in the next two DAYS. The
grievances date back over period of
fourteen years. and recite alleged dis
examinations by the Hartman system
against the maehinists' union.
A number OF men who figured promi-
nently in the recent local strike have
been discharged by the company. and
this is said to have aggravated matters.
Thomas Wilson. fourth vice president
Aof the international Association of Ma
eidnists, who is in the city is taking up
the complaint of the discharged meu.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
Our Three Radicals.

From the Portsmouth star.
There are more readers for the Hearst
papers in this country than there are
readers for any other papers OF perfodi-
Gals in the world. His influence on the
reading public is inestimablc. II cannot
b. denied that hc Is the most notable
man in public life with the exception Of
President Roosevelt and William 7.
Bryan. Together they constitute the three
radicals TO whom the country is turning
for relief from the trusts
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
RooseveIt I'D Jnmestovvn.

Prom the Norfolk Ledger -DIspatcl.
All VIII be ready for the President, and
be viii be- welcomed on April e 1907. for
DE has been staUnch friend Of the cx-
position. and has IT, many ways for
warded its interests. The erection. by the
State of Georgia. OF the ancestral home
of the mother Of Sir Roosevelt viii add
a new feature OF interest to him. and no
doubt an inspiration should he deliver
his address from the veranda " the old
Bullock mansion.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
Homing Pigeons Die in Fire.

New Brunswick y J.. Oct. 22.-Fire.
Of unknown origin. destroyed the stable
OF former Senator Robert Adrian last
night. a score of record-brcaking honing
pigeons, some Of which had taken prizes
at Madison Square Garden, and we're
highiy priced by the Senator and his
son, persisted in tae flames.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
DIES FROM STARVATION.
Policeman Finds Man Dead on
Bench in New York Park.

New York, oct. policeman Cosgrove
saw man apparently asleep on "a bench
i'm Mount Morris Park. near the Madison
avenue and 124th street entrance, this
morning. When ne went over and shook
him the man gave lurcb forward and
the policeman found that he was rigid
and cold.
No marks OF violence were found on the
body, nor were there any means of identi-
hcatiOn. The ambulance surgeon thought
that death was caused by starvation.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
HAVE PITY ON TOBACCO USER.
Students at Virginia Christian Col
Icge Give Him Another Chance.

Special 90 TIE Washington H0sld.
Lynchburg Va. Oct. 23.-Because a stu
dent al the Virginia Christian College
was detected smoking a cigarette 4 day
or two ago. tie Student Government As
sociation Of the college met and unani-
mously decided to expel the culprit from
the college.
The guilty youth was present and he
made such an earnest plea 70 Dc allowed
10 remain in the school that upon hrs
promise 10 refrain from the use Of to-
bacco while a student at the college. the
resolution was resciuded.
DR.. J. HOpwOOd. the president Of the
college was out Of town when the ac-
ton was taken. but the stadei., body
was assured that he void stand by Il in
any order made in reference TO college
government.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
BUY HALF MILLION ACRES.
Memphis Meu InveSt Heavily In Tim
her Lands In Mexico.

Austin. Tex. Oct "A dispatch from
Mexico City says that II. c. Williamson,
OF Memphis. Tenn, has just closed a deal
for the purchase Of solid track of 55o--
600 acres Of pine and oak timber land
oituated in the State of Durango. The
land was bought from the Mexican gov
eminent. and the price paid was $3.50,
Mexican money, per acre. or So cents
gold. Mr. Williamson says his son. II. c.
williamson jT also of Memphis. is ass0-
ciated with him in the transaction. They
viii build railroad from the timber
tract 20 connect with .he Southern
PaCidc's new Pacific Coast line.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
FAILURE A BLOW TO GERMANY.
Central American Bank Was Branch
of Big Berlin Institution.

Berlin. Oct 23-German commercial en-
terprise in Central America has suffered a
disastrous blow in the failure which has
just been announced Of the Central
American Bank
Bank TO promote Germany financial and
business interests I'm the various Central
American states and the DeUtsche Bank
will pay the deficit of its offspring.
Germany i'm recent years has been max
ing tremendous efforts TO enlarge her
business influence i'm Central America as
well as in South America, and it IS be
ieved many enterprises viii be affected
10y the failure
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
CHARGE SALE OF JUSTICE.
New York Magistrate Accused of Ac-
ceptinE Money 10 Free Prisoner.

ceptinE Money 10 Free Prisoner.
New York OCT. 23.-Sigmurc Schwartz,
president Of the East Side Push Cart
Dealers Association. was examined by
Deputy Assistant District Attorney Muir
ply this morning i'm connection with the
investigation of the practices OF certain
city magistrates. now pending before the
grand jury. Schwartz is considered an
important witness by the district attor-
ney. and is said 20 have furnished some
definite Information concerning the al
legged taking of SI.r0 by one OF the mag
istrates 20 dismiss a prisoner in a lar
ceny case before him.
Schwartz was examined at some length
by MI Murphy. and may be a witness
before the grand jury tomorrow.
Since tho inquiry before the grand jury
WAS put over last Friday. Alr- Murphy
has examined score or more OF wit
nesses, and got evidence OF more than
one dubious transaction on the part e.
certain magistrates. The new evid.--c
viii be placed before the grand jury to-
morrow. when the investigation viii bc
resumed by that body.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
Nof RIrIlt Away.

From the indianapolis sun
Reporter-Did ] understand YOU 10 say
in your speech that great fortunes are a
national menace and should be prevented
by legislation
Candidate-Yes sir: the welfare of our
glorious Commonwealth demands that
Reporter understand YOU are worth
SO. Geo Gee VIII you
Candidate-My dear young man, If YOU
will look farther along in my remarks
YOU viii find ! said the reform would not
be accomplished in this generation
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
PARTRIDGES GET DRUNK.
Hunters Find Birds Intoxicated
from Cope Berries.

Plainville, Conn, Oct 3.-Some local
hunters while tramping through the
woods two miles west Of here, yester-
day. captured FIVE paruidges. which were
topping around the ground in a HELM
less condition. Investigation showed that
the birds had been feeding on a cluster
of cope berries, and were hopeIessly in
tOXicated
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
AGED Woman Passes Awav.

op-"al t1 The Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg. Va. Oct 23.-NTrs.
Jeanetta Bowman, aged eighty-four
years. died to-day at the home of her
daughter Mrs. James T. Lowery. of
this city. She was the widow az
Henry d. Bowman. of Spottsylvania
County. and is survived by two sons
Dr.. d. g. Bowman, Of this city. and /.
A. Bowman, of Richmond-and one
daughter-Mrs. James I. Lowery.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
POPE SUFFERS FROM GOVT.
Pain SO Great that Several Au-
dienccs Are Postponed.

Rome. Oct 23.-Thc Pope has had
sharp recurrence Of govt in the knee,
which has compelled rim to postpone the
granting Of audiences. including one that
had been arranged for Baron Won TSlr-
sky. German minister of foreign affairs.
whom however, his holiness hopes to re-
ceivc before he leaves Rome. Although
the Pope suffers severe pain. his physi-
clans say the attack is not alarming.
II is reported that his holiness. dis
GUESSING the formation Of a new ministry
in France. said that events there were
more painful 20 him than iiis physical
suffering
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
What Is Democracy
from II FarmTiIIe HcraI5

From the FsrmYile Herald.
There has been considerable discussion
in some of the Virginia papers as TO the
true meaning Of Democracy. AS exempt
fed by TWO or three Of our contempora-
ries. il seems TO mean an almost constant
criticism of Democratic leaders quota
tiOns from Republican papers and Re
publican speakers against leading Demo
Gratis; a determination To cause a split in
Democratic ranks if possible. the magni-
fying Of differences in the Democratic
party, an omiEOUs silence as TO The good
qualities and beliefs of Democrats. and
frequent praise OF Republicans
The Washington herald., 1906-10-24
TWO MEN KILLED BY GAS.
Greeks AsphyxiHted in Lodging
House Day % Their Arrival

Jersey City. y. J.. oct z3.-Only twenty
four hours in this country having arrived
from Macedonia yesterday. Tordor Dimi-
trie Panof. forty years old. and Geor-
shelf place Stoicheft forty years old,
were asp4lyxiatcd by Illuminating gas to-
day at the lodging house at 5l5 Grove
street. They were not familiar with the
working of the gas cocks.