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The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
SHOPS CLOSE FOR DEAD GIRL
Miss Bushnell, Killed in Auto Crash,
Buried at Winchester.
One Boy Accused of Causing Her
Death Esta blished abb, but
other Is Held,
Special to The Washington Herald

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, Aug. S.-The funeral
of Miss May Bushnell, who was killed in
the automobile wreck near Berryville, was
held at Grace Lutheran Church this aft
eTnoon and was largely attended. Rev.
George S. Bowers, pastor of Grace
Church. officiated. He was assisted by
Rev. John P. Hyde, of the M. E. church,
and Rev. D. II. Seanlon. of the Presby-
terrain church, Berryville.
While the funeral services were in prog
ress. the stores In the vicinity closed
their doors out Of respect to Miss Bush
nell's memory.
Annie Locke, one of the young men
arrested. charged with placing the OBJ
struction in the road, was given hearing
at Berryville this afternoon before Justice
John T. Crow. Young Locke established
an abb, several witnesses swearing that
he was in Berryville at the time of the
tragedy. Ernest Simons, who was ar
rested with Locke, is still In jail, and will
have hearing tomorrow.
The authorities declare they have strong
cireumstantisI evidence against simons.
Charles Fowler, another young white
man, was taken into custody to-day by
Sheriff smallwood and viii DO held as a
witness.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
LUTHERANS At CHAUTAUQUA.
WashingtOnians Take Part in Re-
untOn-day Ceremonies,

Mountain Lake Park. Nd. Aug. s-The
fourth annual Lutheran reunion was held
here to-day, and in connection with the
ChautauqUa. an unusually large crowd
was attracted.
The speakers were Rev. DR.. J. c. But
Ter, Of Washington. D. c.. Rev. 6. GrIng
Hefelbower, president OF Pennsylvania
College, Gettysburg, and Rev. +. Y. y.
Painter, president of Roanoke College.
Luthersns were attracted from all sec
lions Of West Virginia The tabernacle
was given over for two hours this after
noon to the addresses.
The feature Of the Chautauqua platform
to-day was the address Of Gov. Henry
A. Buchtel, OF Colorado. on Theodore
Roosevelt Rev. Albert II. Zimmerman.
Of Washington, d. c., had charge Of the
Biblical hour. and continued his talk on
God IN Nature DR.. Frank ". Luce
lectured on THE Model Young Woman's
Ideal Young Man" Dr. Charles Roads
OF Baltimore. had charge OF the Sunday
school normal class. Miss Marion Cook
conducted the travel hour" Miss Helen
Graham. soprano. sang.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
SENATE'S NESTOR 50 TODAY
Senator Whyte, of Maryland, Passes
Another Annual Milestone.
Has Been Thrice Member Of Upper
House of Congress, Governor,
Mayor, and other Things.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Aug. S.-United States Sena-
tor William Pinkney Whyte. the grand
old man" OF Maryland. and, since the
death Of Senator Pettus, OF Alabama. re
Gently, the nestor Of the Senate. will cele-
brate his eightEthird birthday to-mor-
row
Senator Whyte was born August 9, 1894,
and has filled many positions Of distinc-
ton in the State. including those OF
United States Senator three times, gov
ernor. attorney general, mayor Of Balt-
more, and city solicitor.
Senator Whyte is also the nest0r Of the
Baltimore bar. He has always enjoyed a
lucrative law practice, and Possesses a
wide reputation as a criminal lawyer,
having been engaged in many famous
cases. He is also an orator Of note, and
his voice has for many years been heard
on the hustings; il will probably be heard
again I'm the fall IN the interest of the
Democratic ticket 20 be nominated to-day.
As usual. Senator Whyte expects 10
spend his birthday anniversary quietly.
az 4''e5 baoo N'4N 1oAls A4o1IS "a inc oay
al his office, and then have drive IN the
afternoon and an Informal family dinner
in the evening. He is a home man" in
his tastes and incllnations, and nothing
delights him more than 70 be surrounded
by his children and grandchildren and his
stepchildren and their friends. To all Of
the young people he is known as grand
pa"
It is customary for the Senator 10 re-
ceiye many congratulations and flowers
on his birthday. and he viii be remem-
Dered tomorrow as in former years.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
CANADIAN RESORTS.
YOUR SUMMER OUTING
on HE LINE OF TIE

If you are fond Of fishing. canoeing
camping, or the study Of wild animals
look up the Algonquin National Park of
ontario for your summer outing. A FISH
ana game preserve Of 2,000G00 acres. inter-
spersed with 200 lakes and rivers =
awaiting you. Offering all the attractions
hat Nature can bestOw Magni6cenk
canoe trips. Altitude 200 feet above sea
ieVei. Pure and eXhilarating atmosphere
Just the place for young man 10 put in
MS summer holidays An interesting and
profusely illustrated descriptive DIiblica
uon telling you all about ii sent free on
application 10 F. p. DWYER, go Rroai-
way. New York. n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
Charged wIth Peonagc.

Raleigh. n. c.. Aug. S.-The grand Jury
In the United States Court at Beaufort to-
day returned a true bill for peonage
against c. A. Klein, a contractor Of con
struction on the Raleigh and Pamlico
Sound Road.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
TOADsTOOGS POISON FAMILY.
West Virginia Physician Dead and
:sOur Others Dying.


@OHr Others Dying.
Wheeling. W. Va, Aug. S.--One dead
and four dying is the result of a
family party eating toadstools for
mushrooms at Deep Valley. w. Va. a
country village forty-fiye miles south
east Of here
The victims are:
Dead-Dr. c. p Dlnsmore, fifty years
old
Dying-Thomas Dinsmore, twenty
FIVE. his son. Sarah Dinsmore seven. a
niece: Mrs. Jennie Dinsmore, forty, sis.
ter-in-law; Frank Roberts, thirty, a
farmland.
Dr.. DinsmOre. who had fine country
practice, gathered what he thought
were mushrooms on Sunday. and the
family partOok heartily of them. They
became i'll shortly afteFward, the doe
tor dying this morning. The others
are unconscious.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
Barge Captain Caught.

Corporation Attorney Samuel p. Fisher
to-day received a dispatch from New
York. informing him OF the arrest there
Of Capt L. +. Tynes. the master Of the
barge Norfolk, which was towed away
from this city about a week ago, while
attachments against the cargo were pend
ing. Capt Tynes, it is stated. will be
held for the local authorities. and will
be brought here to answer the charge Of
causing the alleged unlawful removal Of
the vessel from this port.
II is expected that City sergt Cox and
Commonwealth Attorney Brent viii re-
turn 20 this city tomorrow morning from
Norfolk. bringing with them Capt. HEX
man, Of the tug Marguerite, who was
arrested IN Norfolk at the request Of the
local officials on the charge Of completely
in the towing away Of the barge Norfolk
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
RECOVER STOIEV HORSE.
Pursuers in Automobile Have Al
legged Thief Arrested.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Grafton, w. Va. Aug. S.-JOhn Brun-
ner, aged sixty-hve years. is in the
county jail here on the charge Of stealing
. $500 horse, belonging to DR.. Clarence W.
Beard, from the barn Of Benjamin f.
Welty near Waynesboro.
Mr.. Welty's. son. in an automobile
traced the team through Hagerstown. Big
Pool. and Cumberland. to the West Vir-
ginia line. Yesterday Welty and a West
Virginia constable came upon Drummer at
a small village near Grafton. Drummer
was lodged in JAIL and the horse. which
was exhausted, was turned over 10 d
veterinarian.
Drummer Will be taken to the Chambers
burg jail as soon as requisi.ion papers
can be secured.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
WANTED IN NORFOLK.
James Mather, Agent for Music
Firm, Arrested Here.

Charged by the authorities of Norfolk.
Va, with false pretenses. James Mather.
formerly an employe of a music store of
that city, was arrested here yesterday by
Detectives O'Dea and Warren. He will
be taken TO Norfolk to-day.
Mather, according TO the police, has
worked in Philadelphia. and IN Southern
cities, coming here from Norfolk three
days ago. While here he was employed as
an agent for a music firm.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
First Baptist Church Elects.

The congregation OF the First Baptist
Church has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year; J. r. Mansfield,
clerk: Samuel ". Pitts. treasurer; James
T. Preston. director, and Mrs. j. A Hui
fish. 0rganist. The following were chosen /
delegates 10 the Potomac Baptist Asso-
citation, which convenes next Wednesday
al Marshall, Va: j. p. Woodey, J. r.
Mansfield, Walter P. Kerrick, and John
T. Nails
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
Alexandria Campaign De-
VelOpS Doubtful Contests.
CARLIN TO HAVE OPPONENT
Republicans Preparing TO Put Up
Fight for Districts Seat in Con-
gress-A. j. Wedderburn After
Mnchen's PInce-Barge Captain Ar
rested IN the City of New York.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
lBell Telephone g.

% Ming street.
Alexandria, Va. Aug. S.-With county,
State. and Congressional elections due
next November politics in this section is
now claiming unusual attention. While
the Republicans are preparing to nomi-
nate candidate 10 oppose Charles c.
Crlin, Of this city. the Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress from this district as
pirants for the Office Of State senator are
making ready for a party contest in the
primary September 10.
In Alexandria County Jacob Birch and
Sheriff William II. Palmer are engaged in
a contest for the office of sheriff. and it is
understood that fights viii develop for
other county positions.
In addition to these features, questions
Of who Will be the Democratic candidate
for Congress next year has become one
OF present interest This aspect OF the
political situation has been brought 10
the attention of the voters by the an
nouncement Of Judge J. K. NJ. Norton 10
the effect that he is thinking OF entering
the field next year.
Republicans Are Busy.
While it Is generally conceded that the
election Of Mr.. Carlin is practically as
sured. this district being normally Demo-
cratic by a large majority, the Repub-
licars are proceeding theoretically with
then plans for putting up a strong fight
in the November election. Il is believed
that William b. King Of Loudoun. will
be the party standard bearer. The nom
mating convention VII. be held in this
city August q.
Contrary to expectations. State Senator
Lewis II. Machen, Of this city. viii be op-
posed for the Senate. Alexander J. We'd
derburn. OF Alexandra County, to-day
formally announced his candidacy for the
position, and il is rumored that r. E.
Thornton, Of Fairfax. will also enter the
race. As yet no opposition TO James r
Cation for the house Of delegates has de-
velOped, and II appears that Mr.. Cation
viii be reelected without a fight.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
WILLOUGHBY BEACH HOTEL

WIb1OUGHBT BEACH Va
Special rates iqr washington T-1pie willie VISITING
tne JllDesiONn Exposition. American plan & ~
day ard % Take Ocean View beat from Old Point
CONTEXT, q cars marked old Point Exnfess -,
Nilloughby Beach local from Norfolk Fi5e bos-i1S
and fishing. Dancing and music from 10 + 20 : M
Jels-oexs.u Il s. PARKER Map7cgr
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
Algonquin Hotel. sortaln. Va.

nent hotel Of modern equipment; acconnodstss ~
EuEopesu plan. Excellent CAFE Cars 10 Jaasesto-T,
E1poslilon grounds pass the doora VA d
kO4 ER. Manager. o. ask Mr. Foster spvIstf
ANN ARBOK COTTAGE-vIRGINIA BAY sra
u0nf Oceau AIcE. Na.-AeW cottage ueEiy In.
nShed; lighted b. electricity. SC fare 10 kTposifi0u.
g0od bard; reasonable prices MRS T. 4 EAg,
GHUS ia -,
TIE AERRIMAC COTTAGE Ocean yieu. Va
directly On Water front. new house, large rooms.
ing and fishing 1Tfa-sr-
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
HOTEL MONTICELLO,

Ocean end Of Kentucky ave. New throughout 1t.
lanc City largest, nuest, and best-appou ted hotel
al moderate prices. Elegant rooms vita baths ST.
iached table and service Of highest standard home
like surroundings liberal ownership anagement.
Capacity, geo. Spe, al rates. $40 up weekly; s. up
daily. Reduced September rates. Fine orchestra
Booklet. /. c. EkHuLM ASS Mr.. Foster.
Jy23-30t
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
VIRGINIA RESORTS,

NATIONAL HOTEL-MOdern eoDyeniences: urEiy
furnished; superior table; fTeest0ne Eater spisn-
aid seeneTy, air. fishing and driving; two blocks
from depot. DoYEL / JENKINS. PTouriefcrS
Harrsonburg Va iTsdES.5st
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09

nounced his intention Of discovering the
north pole. Mai Hersey suggested to the
Weather Bureau, with which he had been
connected for number Of years. that a
weather observer should be assigned to
duty on the Wellman airship. When he
was asked whether he believed there was
a member Of the service who would not
resign II offered such duty. he replied
that he knew the man for the place. and
suggested himself He was appointed
without opposition An opportunity for
balloon ride across the English Channel
presented itself tc Maj. Hersey when he
was In Paris with Mr. Wellman Lieut.
l4ahm, who was to race the American
balloon in the international contest. had a
French assistant. The Frenehman was
TOO patriotic 10 make the race against his
ielioW-eountrymen, so Mai. Hersey Of
Tered his services, and the American
balloon won the race
Maj. Hersey was in charge OF the
weather bureau at Santa Fe. n. Mex
when the Spanish American war was de-
elared. He became major IN the Rough
Riders and messed with Col. Roosevelt
in Cuba where the two became warm
friends. Just before he left Washington
Mai Hersey was AT Walter Wellman' $
office one afternoon packing some guns
and ammunition in a long narrow box
1t does look bit like a coffin" he said
to friend but I am not superstitious."
Maj Jersey has had number Of assign
ments as weather observer. He always
registers from Louisville, because he
liked the Kentucky metropolis so wen
during his stay there that he decided to
call il home"
Marry a pretty woman to be happy, and
a bright one to be successful, says a
proverb, There is one wealthy American
who owes his fortune 10 the fact that he
married a good cook T. A. Snider. OF
Cincinnati. whose royalties for the use
Of his name on catsup bottles bring him
a revenue that admits Of his being
globe trotter and a yachtsman, was in
moderate. circumstances until he awak-
ened to the commercial possibilities Of
Mrs Snlders catsup. The industrious
housewife made such an appetizing relish
that her neighbors clamored for il, ami
strong local demand sprang up on ac-
count of their praise. Mr.. Snider put the
catsup on the market in connection with
other food products he was manufaetur-
proportions. There are now branches in
several foreign countries, and Mr.. Snider
spends his winters yachting in the South,
his summer in cooler climes. with an Oc-
casional trip TO Europe or the Orient.
Unlike many wealthy Americans. Mr.
Snider, IS proud rather than ashamed OF
having become rich in trade. and is fond
Of telling how it happened. He is an en-
thusiaStic tarpOn fisherman. and finds no
little diversion in the Florida Keys with
hook and line. His houseboat, Buckeye.
a cruiser modelled after on Ohio river
stern wheeler was one Of the sights Of
the Florida coast before he bought a
steam yacht At each anchorage OF land
ing he kept open house, and received all
Floridians who cared to accept his hos
pitality.
TO-mOFrOW-DeveIO of Dairy
Industries.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09

Special TO The Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va. Aug. ST. J. Wingfeld
aged thirty-hve. to-day shot and killed
hts wife. Hepsie Wingheld, aged twenty
FIVE. and then committed suicide by cut
ting his throat.
The double tragedy was enacted in the
home OF the Wingfelds. in North Roanoke
The couple moved here ten days ago
from Hagerstown, Md. They quarreled on
an upstairs porch, and, after going into
the din!ng-room, Wingfeld fired TWO bul-
lets through his wife's head
He carried the dead body in his arms
TO a bedroom, placed it on the bed, stood
over the corpse and cut his throat, his
body falling TO the floor. Both died in
stantly.
Accuses Alleged Rival.
Wingheld left a note. dated to-day, in
which he alleged that c. W. Turner. OF
this city. a railway fireman, had invaded
his home. and declared that he would
rather Kill his wife and himself than lose
her affection. He made a request that
both bodies be buried in the same coffin.
and that his wife's head rest on his
breast
Wingheld leaves two children by q
former wife. who live in Charlottesville,
with Wingfelds parents.
Wingaeld was arrested several days ago
on d warrant sworn out by Turner
charging him with threats against the
latter's life II is alleged that Wingfeld
told Turner two days ago that he was
going to kill him. and that he had in his
possession five letters written by Turner
10 Mrs Wingfeld before her marriage
here. four years ago, when she was Miss
Hepsie WINNER. Her mother lives IN
Roanoke.
Wingheld had been a railroad man at
Hagerstown and Cumberland. Nd. but
had not been at work since coming TO
Roanoke. He filed a suit yesterday for
divorce from his wife.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
VIcTc RIA

Nam 81, NoTIolE. Va. European plan. p. A y
Brine, Manager Cars 20 jamestown Lrtos1ti'rI u,.,
the door; two squares 70 wharf Tor water Eouls
ie5-dS-S-lm then II
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
MARYLAND RESORTS.
OCEAN CITY.

LARGE ROOMS. WITH EXCELLENT BoARD
s. per day. s. to SO per week. Sea Crest Cottage.
OCEAN City, Nd. Mrs ANNA B. sH0YELL
aE3-lif
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09

II you have any furnished rooms to
rent want ad, in The Herald wiz bring
you a good tenant
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
KILLS WIFEHELO
Former Marylander Cuts His
Throat Over Her Body.
FEAR OF RIVAL HIS REASON

Double Tragedy in Roanoke Follows
Filing of Divorce suit by Murderer
Threatening Man He Accuses in
Letter Left 40 Explain His Deed.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
ATLANTIC CITY.
HOT Ell JAG X s o N
Directly Opposite Steel Pier.
FireprOOf. Virginia Ave. and the Beach.

American ana European plans. Rooms with bath
Finest Cafe tn the CITY. $50 pr day up $3.50
per week Up American plan. Also la carte serT-
ice Full orchestra JOHN CRUISE. auS&t, cav, 5
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
ALL NEW BUT THE NAME
New Hotel IslesWorth,

In the Heart Of Atlantic CITY.
Overlooking the Boardwalk and Steel Pier 100
Newly Furnished Rooms. en- suite and single. Baths
With sea water Connections. Our patrons our refer.
ence We please you. Booklets and rates for Ia
asking. MM, HNMAN, PropE. w. r. GREEN
Mgr.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09

Mai H B. Hersey, who is representing
the United States Weather Bureau with
the Walter Wellman exploring expedition.
is man whose cool courage and love of
adventure are not indicated in his man
ner or physical makeup. When he is in
civilized quarters of the globe he is de-
voted 10 social life, and at his club or in
a drawing-Foom he is the typical society
man. Small. lightly built, with polished
manners and good taste in clothes. Mai
Jersey looks little like a soldier, an
Reronaut and on arctic explorer, yet he
is extremely fond OF undertakings a.
which the average man would hesitate.
When Walter Wellmans tour was being
much discussed, just after be had an
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09

- hNNa 1NNa9ADh
It is understood that Gov Swanson will
shortly announce his final decision on the
petition 10 commute to life imprisonment
the sentence Of death in the case Of John
Wright, colored, alias Joseph Thomas.
who was convicted last fall in the Alex
andTia COUNTY Circuit Court on the
charge Of attacking Miss Mabel Risley
at resort near this city Before max
ing UP his mind in the matter, II is said.
Gov. Swanson Will talk the case over
with Attorney James Z. Clements, coun-
sci for the defendant
With view Of securing a clear title 20
the old Friendship fire engine building on
South Alfred street. the Friendship Vet
eran Fire Association has appointed a
committee consisting OF L. z. Downham
and Julian Y. Williams TO bring the mat
ter before the city council in October
Pending the regular election OF officers.
the Old Dominion Boat Club has chosen
Louis n. Duffey as secretary and John G.
Graham as first lieutenant
Mrs Olive Willett died last night at the
Alexandria Hospital after a lingering III
ness. She was the wife Of ". Willett, T27
Jefferson street. Arrangements for the
funeral will be made later.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
VERMONT HOUSE

vermont ave- near Beacn. OpSu SURROUNDINGS.
extra large rooms; nFst-eass table and service 81 81
day upward S per week upward. n. z. GEIGER
le2s-d ex w&S-22t
HOTEL MAJESTIC The White House Of At.
and Beach. Close steel Pier. Eleystor private
baths, &c. SO Up weekly. s. up daily. SAMUEL
- Ellis. iy2i-S0t
THE BERESF0RD, Ns segds so Avenue 9Es.,
Beach. block from Steel Pier Appointments cora.
plete- Cuisine unexcelled 50 TO SIS WeeklT
CHARLES PEAsk. je2S-d&s-6Os
ROOMS ONLY-THE sEERY. adjoining Afs.Ihor-
ougi-Blsnheim, los So Ohio ave- Center of el,v
81 per day mp c FRANK HAGAN aus-I5t
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Young Professor Ac-
cused Of Being Trif-
Ter of Women.
Intense Interest in
the Hearing Before
German Court.

The Times publishes today the
first complete story Of the trial IF
Carl Hau, charged with having
killed his motheF-in-law, Frau Mo-
liter.
F.. The story Of the trial as published
by the London Morning Telegraph,
which has Just reached Washington,
is given.
The Hau murder trial viii 90
down in history as one OF the most
sensational and peculiar in the rec
ords Of the German courts. Its all
compelling mystery has an added
interest for Washington, where Hau
lived for some time and was highly
respected, both for his quiet de-
meanor and his brilliant intellect
As professor Of Roman law at the
George Washington University, he
won the admiration Of his cOi.
leagues.
Facts concerning the early -lif,
Of Hau, as brought out in the trial
will come as a surprise and shock Il
the able young juriSt's friends here
Among the many startling phase.
Of the trial were:
Hau's utter indifference to hi,
own fate.
Evidence Of his prOfigaey in hi.
youth.
The remarkable will of his wifi,
in which Hau Is accused of havins
Iived~a wild life.
Hans flimsy explanation Of VIII
he wore a mask
His confession of HIS love for hi
wife's sister.
His bOaStfuI manner about hi
conquests of hearts in his studen
days.
The fact that his wife had en-
deavOred to commit suicide shOrtl!
after her elOpement with Hau, VIII,
had married at the age of nineteen
Testimony Of mental experts 4
the effect that HaU was affected b,
an "excess of sanity rather thai
insanity.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Cable Station Question
Is Brought
Up.
Operators Abroad May
Refuse Messages
From Us.
Latest Developments
IN Telegraph Strike

Worldwide strike impending
because Of the cooperation Of
British telegraphers and social
ist operators Of Europe.
Order out TO silence all cable
stations in the United States" by
Monday.
Number Of men out, 1880;
number at work under contract,
1000.
Demands to date: For teleg-
raphers-Eight-hour day; 15 per
cent increase; companies TO fur
nish typewriters; equal pay for
men and women. For relay men
in Iong-distance telephone serv-
ice-Eight-hour day. Is TO 25
per cent increase.
Strike begun in Los Angeles,
Wednesday, August Z, extended
by a wsIkout in Chicago. Thurs
/ day, August S, and throughout
the country Friday and Satur-
day.
Call for general strike was
issued at a. m, Friday, August
16.