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The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
PFEIFER FUNERAL TOMORROW
Man Who Committed Suicide to Be
Laid at Rest.
Relieved 10 Have Jumped Into Tidal
Basin Because of Dependency
over Arrest.

Yesterday evening the body OF David
Pfeifer, who committed suicide during
the morning by throwing himself in
the tidal basin. was removed from the
morgue and prepared Tor burial at a
local Undertaking establishment.
The funeral will probably take place
tomorrow afternoon. and the intermeut
VIII be al the Congressional Cemetery.
Pfeifer formerly lived AT the home Of
his nephew at Four-and-a-half and
K streets southwest. and took his meals
at the house Of his sister. Mrs. l. Z.
Greenwich, Of Jo5 Eighth street south
west
Yesterday morning the man appeared
10 De well, and left bis sisters home
after eating his breakfast. not saying
just where he intended 90 60. That was
the last Mrs. Greenwich heard o. him
until late yesterday afternoon. when she
was told that he had committed suicide
Several people who were IN the vicinity
OF the Basin at the time he ended his
life said that Pteifcr walked up and
down the sea wall for some time. and
appeared 20 De deep In thought. After
a short while DE- took OF his hat and
laid il down on the stouework. and then.
turning about, plunged into the water.
Tucked under the swaziland OF his
hat. Pfe!fer had left short note di-
rected to his sister, Mrs. Greenwich.
The note simply said. Dear Sister
Go0d-by. It's all over"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

LynchbuTg. Sept. PAX. D. Urquhart.
travelling man, well known throughout the South
EN- territory, IS il at bis home here Ct an organic
trouble # the heart.
Wheeling Sept. 4.-S. s. Crow. q
r00fer fell eighteen feet 10 the ground while de-
scgnding a ladder Yesterday. He sustained an in-
jury 70 his back and a compound fracture Of the
arm.
Charlestown, Sept 24-H y. Bradley
has been recommended by Congressman Sturcess as
postmaster, TO succeed the late George Porterfeld
He has been deputy postmaster for ten years Oar
r1ii h. koonce viii De his assistant =
Winchester, Sept. GETTYSBURG CAPITAL
Cnck County Va, and Hampshire and MORGAN
counties W. Va. through H. l. Wise Of Berkeley
springs. The land contains anthracite coal If fine
quality. and much timber has been sold.
Nokesyille. Sept 24-John NIilon. a
prominent farmer # this place died last night AGED
seTenty-dve a wife. eight sons. and one daughter
survive him. Re removed from Cambria County
IA. ln 1873 90 this county and purchased the beau
uful estate q the late DR. Osmun. near this place.
CharlesJown. Sept. 2i-NIiss Katherine
Knott, daughter Of the late William J. Knott, Of
jefferson County ana J Frank Turner teller Of
the Bank a thsrlestoWu. were married this even
ing at the home Of the brides brother George NJ
Knott. by Rev. II. ]. Stevens, Of Shepherlstown.
They left for Niagara Falls.
Norfolk. Sept 24-The summer meeting
q the Maryland State Horticultural Society was
held to-day in the court Of the States exhibit
palace ca the jamestown Exposition grounds where
Maryland has one Of the best displays Of al the
states Prof. H. E. Yandeman. Of Washington,
discussed LAe Possibilities Of Nut Growing"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
BAYLY FUNERAL TODAY.
Delegation from the District Society
=. 4. II. VIII Attend.


At o'clock this afternoon the funeral
Of the late William Hamilton Bayly will
take place from the residence. 2l25 y
street northwest The services will be
under the direction of Revs. J. C. Butler
and !. P. Huddle Following is the list
Of palbearers:
Honrary-Hon. Vespaslan Warner.
Commissioner Of Pensions. Hon. James
L. Davenport, first deputy commissioner;
William L. Martin. president D. Q. So
ciety, s. A. r.; A Howard Clark. score
tary general society, 5. A. r.; Hon. s.
mon Wolf and J. Paul Earnest. expires
ident d. c. society. s. A. r.
Active-Naj. Frederick c. Bryan. John
Speed Smith, Harry D. Mirick, Louis A.
Dent Charles G. Stouffer. Charles NJ
MCCurGy. Beilefonte. Pa.
The following delegation from the Dis
trict Society. 5. A. r.. viii attend. Gen.
Thomas NJ. Vincent. Hon. Edward b.
Moore, Commander John Moore. Dr. f.
NJ. Gallaudet, Edward N. Dawson, Sid
ney I. Besselievre, Philip Walker. Fran
els II. Parsons. Wallace y. Mclean, Ira
". DennisOn. and others
Al meeting in the rotunda Of the
Pension Office. where Mr.. Bayly was en-
ployed, resolutions Of regret at his death
were adopted yesterday afternoon. The
committee included Samuel Houston, Al
yah II. Thompson, and Gilbert c. Kniffu.
High tribute was paid the deceased by
his former co-workers.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
Alexandria Democratic City
Committee Organizes
NEW SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY
Voters Approve Additional Levy I'm
Washington and Arlington Dis
fTicts-NeSrO Killed Under Wagon
lie was DrIVing-Motor Boats TO
Race Again for Championship.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


SO King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Sept 24-At a meeting
held this evening in the opera House
Cafe, the Democratic city committee.
whose members were chosen a few weeks
ago. reorganized with the election OF
Charles Bendheim as chairman and Theo-
dOre Cook as secretary. Mr.. Bendheim has
served as presiding officer OF the COM
mittee for number of years Mr. Cook
was also chosen to succeed himself With
the exception Of Commonwealth Attorney
Samuel G. Brent, all the members Of the
body were present
Plans for the Congressional and State
legislative election in November were
discussed, and the committee determined
upon active measures for bringing out a
large vote for each of the Democratic
nominees. a strong effort will be made
10 poll in the general election practically
the same vote as was cast in the recent
Democratic primaries.
Other meetings Of the committee will be
held between now and the date of the
election 10 perfect a system for record
Ing the entire available Democratic
strength. The Republicans have decided
20 make a fight for each of the positions
10 be Representative from the
Eighth district. State Senator from the
Fourteenth senatorial district. and dele
gate from Alexandra county ana city
{. C. Carlin, OF this city. the Democratic
nominee for Congress, IS opposed by
Ernest l. Howard OF Fairfax. r Eweu
Thornton. Of Fairfax, is opposed by J. c.
Deputron, also of Fairfax. and James R.
Cation. Of this city, has against him
Frank Evans, also OF this city. for the
house OF delegates.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
Motor Boats To Race.

Another race has been arranged be-
tween the motor boats Kindo. defending
the championship Of the Potomac. and the
Mae, which engaged in a contest In the
river last Saturday. over a course about
six miles long. the former winning by
A seconds The motors Will start from
q stake-boat of the Prince street wharf
and will round a similar boat of Mar
shall Hall returning to the point where
the race began.
AS in the former contest. there will be
no handicaps, the boat coming In first
being the winner It is expected that the
race viii occur next Saturday afternoon
al o'clock. The Mae is Owned by r.
Bruce Emerson and Is a new type Of boat.
designed to be buoyed up In part by air
bubbles. The Kindo Is owned jointly by
William +. Moore, George T. Petit. and
Thomas +. Kelly.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
ITEMS FROM ABROAD.

Bremen, Sept 2l-Thc North German
Logd steamship KrnUriuz Wilhelm. vhic5 sailed
from here for New Nors to-day. takes amaug Der
passengers Nine Gad-ki. Che opera singer.
ST. Petersburg. Sept Adjoining with
October / all freight between Russia and Germany
VIII be carried iu patent railroad cars adaptable
60 the gauges 4 the railroads q both countries
Constance. Grand Duchy Of BADEN, Sept.
A.-Thc Zeppelin drisible balloon Ind a satisfac-
tory fight over Lake Constance. The airship an
swCred her helm and was maGluversJ with great
case.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 2A-The Holy
SYNOD has issued a decree announcing that soldiers
are exempted from the operation q the manifesto
of October last giving Russian subjects the right 20
change their religious belief.
Casa Blanca. Sept. 4.-Tn the course Of
fresh consultations to-day between The chiefs Of
three tribes which surrendered yesterday and the
French officials the former agreed 10 make efforts
to persuade the eight other tribes 10 accept the
terms II France,
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
New school Levy Approved.

A special election was held yesterday
in the Arlington and Washington dis
tricts, IN Alexandria County, 10 take the
sense Of the qualified voters upon the
question OF additional school levy. and
the proposition was approved in both
districts. The majority in Arlington dis
trict was a. and in Washington district a
The additional levy insures to airing
ton district the erection OF a handsome
school house on Fort Myer Heights.
near the county court house. 70 cost
about $1,000. and the probable COM
mencement Of another at Clarendon be-
tween the county court house and Balls
ton. Washington district will have n fine
school house in the growing village Of
Cherrydale, 20 cost about $500.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
FUNERAL OF GEN. CLAY.
Services at ST. Andrews Church
This Afternoon.


Funeral services over the body Of Gen.
Cecil Clay viii be held in St Andrew S
Church at 2:3G this afternoon. The inter
ment will be at Arlington Cemetery.
The following palIbearers have been Sc
lected: Col NJ. Emmett Urell, represent
ing the Loyal Legion the Medal Of Honor
Legion, and the Second Regiment Of the
District National Guard, which Gen Clay
at one time commanded DR.. George H.
Henderson, surgeon general Of the Dis
trict Guard and representing that body;
Alexander Scott, representing the Medal
of Honor Club; William Oscar Roome. IT..
representing the Brotherhood Of ST. An
drew; Samuel w. Curriden. representing
the trustees Of the reform school Of the
District. Of which Gen. Clay had, for years
been member, and Robert Y LaDow.
representing the Department Of Justice
At Arlington Cemetery taps Will be
sounded and the usual firing SQUAD of
regular soldiers VIII be present officers
and soldiers of the Second Regiment of
the District National Guard had express
ed a desire to attend the funeral as n
military organization, but the family of
Gen. Clay preferred a quiet funeral
October 8. 1907. Remember the data
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 24-The board OF d.
rectors Of the jamestown Exposition was
in session for more than six hours this
afternoon and tonight, endeavoring to
put an end TO the social war which has
been under way at the exposition for the
past month between President Tucker and
Director General Barr. without accept
ing the resignation of the director gem
eraL The directors met at this after
noon, and did not adjourn until after 10
tonight
The action of Bars friends in the
meeting soon made fl known that Barr
would withdraw his resignation If given
fun power in the management Of all de-
parJments Of the exposition, including the
social There were about seventy of the
upward Of 100 directors present when the
meeting was called 90 order. Those In
clined to give Barr the complete powers
which he desires had "a majority esti-
mated at from 9 TO T.
New Committee Named.
The matter was finally disposed OF by
the adoption of the following resolutions.
offered by Joseph Bryan
Resolved That q committee on cere-
monies-Judge T. S. Garnett, J. ". Nc
Carrick. s. Gordon Cumming. George a.
SChmeIZ c. Brooks Johnston. J. W.
Priddy. Admiral Pr. Harrington. Brga-
dier-Goncral Fred D. GRANTS appointed
by the board Of directors 70 take charge
of all matters connected with official
ceremonies and social functions Of the
jamestown Exposition Company and the
entertainment of distinguished guests and
representatives, Of States and Foreign gov
emments. and will proceed with the
work under the control and direction OF
the executive committee and board Of di-
rect0rs until further orders. provided that
all estimates of necessary expense TO be
incurred in this work are first approved
by the director-general'
Want Director Retained.
Another resolution was adopted asking
Barr 70 reconsider his resignation No
one seems 20 be certain that he will. a
number Of petitions were also presented
10 the board asking that the resignation
be not accepted. one of these was COM
posed of coucessionaircs. Another was
signed by 200 business men of Norfolk.
and another by the state Commissioners
Association.
Vice President Alvah H. Martin presid-
ed over the meeting in the absence Of
President Tucker.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
MRS. TISDALE ASKS DIVORCE.
WaShingtonian's wife Files suit in
PaTIersburg, w. Va.

SPECIAL 20 The washington Herald.
Parkersburg, w. Va, Sept. 4.-Alrs.
Mary Eleanor Tisdale. member OF a
prominent Parkersburg family. desires
to be divorced from Herbert Tisdale.
her husband. who is now resident Of
Washington. d. c. The suit was filed
to-day at the office Of the circuit clerk.
The bill has not yet been fled. but
it IS said 70 contain allegations Of a
highly sensational character Mrs. lis
dale has been in Washington. but was
called here by the serious Illness Of her
mother. Mrs c. T. Caldwell
The news Of the suit was a shock 70
PaTkersbuTg society, in which both were
formerly very prominent.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
SEAL AND JENKINS HELD.
Must Face Grand Jury on Charge of
Killing smith.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Culpeper. Va, Sept. 24-The preliminary
examination of Byrd Jenkins and William
Seal for the murder of William Smith
has now been concluded. and the mag
istrate, without any testimony other
than that given at the coroners inquest.
sent them on 20 the next term of the Cir
cult Court for this county, which con-
venes the third Monday IN November.
Two sons of Seal. who live I'm Orange
County. visited him in jail here, and IN
response 20 some OF their questions, he
said that he did not kill Smith.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
want Director Retained.
HELD FOR FEDERAL JURY.
John =. King Accused of Using the
Mails 70 Defraud.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd. Sept. 24-Charged with
using the United States mails with in
tent 10 defraUd. John LlewelIyn King. Of
Wiliamsport, Nd, was this afternoon
held by United States Commissioner Alex
ander K. Hagner. OF Hagerstowu. for the
action OF the Federal grand jury in Bal
UmUre.
The hearing Of young King was begun
last Friday, but at the request Of As
sistant District Attorney Morris A. Soper.
The hearing was adjourned in order that
the government might have present some
additional witnesses.
Among those who testified to-day were
Arthur @. Gruber and c.. Z. Richard. Of
Williamsporr. and John W. Feldman. OF
HagerstOWn. Their testimony had 10 do
with certain stocks handled by King.
No defense was made by King. his
counsel declining to place him on the
witness stand. Post-0nicc Inspector sam
uel Horton was here in the interest Of
the government
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
Negroes Held ON Girls CHARGE

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Sept 24-Charged with
attacking Amanda Billups. sixteen years
old. a comely colored girl, aboard the
Old Dominion steamship Jefferson as that
vessel was on its way from New
York to this port, Sylvester Paige and r.
Burchett. negro walters. were held by the
United States Court to-day
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

John Buckner coIored. q driver en-
ployed by W. A. Smoot * Co, coal deal
ers- was Instantly killed this afternoon.
about . o'clock. by falling under the
wheels Of a heavily-laden vehicle which
be was driving on Union street. The
wheels passed over his head. Coroner
Moore deemed an inquest unnecessary.
Buckner. who was about forty-fve years
Of age. resided az Baileys Cross Roads.
where he has a family.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
POLITICIANS AT LOVE FEAST.
Anne Arundel Democrats Patch IL

Anne Arundel Democrats Patch Up
Differences.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md. Sept. 2l-Democratic
politicians Of Anne Arundel County had
a love feast here to-day and practically
smoothed over all fractional differences,
and there is every indication that there
viii be no more fractional fights.
The gathering was the result of an in
vltation extended to ali candidates to
meet the county central and executive
committees and formulate plans for the
campaign. Contrary to expectations. many
Of the leaders Of the forces which opposed
Or. George Wells In the primary, ac-
cepted
Everything went of so tremendously
that Il Is hard for one to believe that
Isaac s. Nutwell and Robert Moss Op-
posed DIT. Wells in the recent bitter pri-
mary
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
Student Killed by breaking Cable

Special to The Washington Herald.
Wheeling w. Va, Sept 2l-Max Hall
aged twenty-four. graduate Of Wash
ington and Jefferson College. and SUI
perintcndeut of derricks at the govern
ment dam at Welsburg, near Wheeling
was instantly killed to-day by being
struck by a broken cable. carrying a
heavy load Of stone. His head was
crushed. Hail won fame as a football
player at college.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
INSURANCE AGENTS ELECT.
Virginia Association Chooses Of
lcerS IT Convention.

Virginia Association Chooses Of
GcerS IT Convention.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, Sept 2L-After two
days session. the ninth annual conven-
ton Of the Virginia Association of Local
Fire Insurance Agents adjourned to-ds0
az the jefferson Hotel auditorium. to re-
convene after the meeting of the Ma
tional Association which viii be to-mor-
row
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year. Coleman Workman
Richmond. president. B. T. Kirkpatrick
Lynchburg, first vice president; W. r.
McChesney. Stanton. second vice pTesi-
dent; Samuel T. Pulii8m, Richmond, sec
retaTy and treasurer.
The following delegates were elected to
the National Association: +. B. John
son. Norfolk. L. w Chndrcy. Norfolk:
C. G. Chewing Chllcsburg: T. c. Burch.
Martiusville, and W. II. Hodges. South
Boston.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
MRS. PORTER LAID TO REST.
Body Of Officers Wife. Who Died in
Philippines, Buried at Rockville.

Special 90 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd. Sept. 24-NIore than two
months after her death. which occurred
III the Philippines July 2, the funeral
services and burial Of Mrs. Lydia Kill
gour Porter, wife Of Capt Ralph S. Por-
ter. L. S. a, took place here to-day.
The services were held al the home Of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. XII
goJr. and were private. Interment was
made iu Rockville Cemetery The pail
bearers were Bowie T. Waters. W. Rus
sell Brewer. William +. Prettvman. z
Barrett Wilson, Walter Williams. and
Edward s. Green.
Mrs Porter is survived by her husband
and bright little son, eighteen months
old
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
TEAM IN TORRENTS GRASP.
Cheshire Thomas Loses Fine Horses
and NnFrOvIy Escancs.
SPECIAL - The Washington Herald

Nokesville, Va. Sept q - Cheshire
Thomas. Of Bristow, near this place. lost
a fine span of horses and narrowly es-
capped drowning in attempting to ford
Cedar Run. between this point and Cat
lett Station. this morning.
The stream had become much swollen
by the heavy rains Of yesterday and the
day before, and Thomas and his team
were swept down the stream a considera-
bic distance before he reached a place of
safety
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
ACCIDENT, SAY SENATORS.
Bailey, Crane, and Knox All stop at
One Hotel.

que AOltl.
Special n The Washington Herald
New York, Sept. 2l-Senatcrs Crane. OF
Massachusetts; Knox. OF PENNSYLVANIA
and Bailey OF Texas. were guests last
night az the Waldorf. According 10 each
Of them, he was here on private business
and his business did not have anything
70 do with the visits Of the others or ans
Presidential boom or political plan.
According 70 Senator Crane. they did
not oven confer last night
Senator Crane said this morning,
Il am here purely on private business
which has nothing 20 DO with the othe!
two senators We did not meet last
night In fact, I did not know they were
here until I read it,"
He had nothing TO say about third
term or anything political
October :. 1907 Remember the date.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
YOUNG SIMONs SET FREE.
jury Fails 10 Find Evidence That
He Wrecked Auto.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va. Sept. 24-Ernest ST.
mons. the youth who was recently ar
rested at BerryviIle. charged with hav-
ing placed a gate-post in the road. thus
causing an automobile wreck and the
death Of Miss Mary Louise Bushnell. Of
Winchester. on the night OF August 6,
was to-day released by the grand jury
for Clarke County. which spent nearly
two days taking testimony.
The jury was unable TO find a true bill
on account Of insufficient evidence.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Baltimore. Sept. 24.-The Polish National
Alliance is holding It's annual convention az Broad
way Institute, this city Reports read to-day show
cd the order 20 BE- prosperous
Baltimore. sept. 2i-Attorney General
Bmauarte has expressed his willingness 20 take an
active part in the MARYLAND campaign THIS fall #
invited 20 do 50 by the Republican managers
Baltimore. Sept. 4-John T. Gibbons. a
leading merchant q New Orleans and brother Of
Cardinal Gibbons, is visiting Baltimore with his
family. and took luncheon with the Cardinal this
afternoon.
Aberdeen. Sept. 2L-The wife ard child
Of George CLrsty we're drowned near he-o during
Yesterdays storm while trying 90 ford a swollen
stream in buggy. Christy saved himself. and the
horse swan ashore.
Hagerstown, Sept. 24-Jacob F. Mai
sock. well-knoWn citizen Of Hagerstovn died this
evening after q four weeks fitness aged sixty-nine
years widow aud eight children survive The
latter include William Il. Maisock, Of Washington.
Rockville Sept 24-John George Cash
ell a prominent citizen OF Lay HIl. this county
died this morning Of valvulsr disease Of the heart
aged seHenty-tvo years Two sous and d daughter
survive aim He viii Be buried from his home to-
morrow at ,. n.
Westminster. Sept 4-E. E. Reindollar
for State senator, G. l. Stocksdale fer States at
toruey. and J. B. Towusheud for sheriff were nomi-
mated to-day by the Republican convention for Car
roll County A movement TO cleanse the county
election Of corruption was launched.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
Il Fool and q Girl"

BY DAVID WARK GRIFFITH.
With SPECIAL company. including John ~. Dean
Frank Nmsrr.cr. Douglas Na.d III s. Haate.t
Miss Fauuc WaTd }llss Allison ssiTveth Miss
Helen Na-. 8ui others
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25
ASK BARR TO REMAIN
Exposition Directors Decline
His Resignation.
SOCIAL POWERS TO COMMITTEE

New Commission Appointed 10 En-
terrain Distinguished Guests, It's
Expenditures TO BE Controlled by
Director GeneraI-BaFr's support
ers Muster Good Majority.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

Miss Ella Kirwin, OF Jackson, Tenn,
who was betrothed 10 John ". Turner.
the young lineman who was killed AT
Spring Park July Il last by falling from
"a tower car. has made arrangements for
the iuterment Of the remains Of Mr.. Tur-
ner. The body which has been kept in
a vault while search was being made for
the relatives OF the dead man. will he
buried in St Marys Cemetery Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock. The services will
be conducted by Rev. Father Kelly. as
sistant pastor Of St. Mary's Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

The annual inspection Of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, Company G. Of the Sew
entieth Virginia Regiment. was held this
evening before a large number Of spec
tators in Armory Hail. The inspection
was conducted by Col 10 lane Stern. as
sistant inspector general Of the State
troops. The officers in command Of the
company were Capt. P. J. Murphy, First
Lieut.. Windsor Domaine and Second
Lieut. R. c. Talbot Maj. James F..
King and the battalion stafT officers were
also inspected
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

The funeral Of Miss Florence Wade.
whose death occurred Saturday. was
held this afternoon from the residence
Of her parents, Mr.. aand Mrs. S. r.
Wade, 80 Commerce street. The serv-
Ices were conducted by Rev. DR.. Samuel
A. Wallis, Of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, aand Rev. William J. Nor
ton. Of Christ Church. The interment
was in the Methodist Protestant ceme-
terry.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-25

Judge Thornton, Of the Circuit Court.
has appointed a. J. Payne a magis-
trate for Mount Vernon district. Fair
fax County, in place Of the late J. O.
Kirby. MI Payne was formerly a con-
stable of that district.