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The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
PERSIAN REVOLT GROWS.
Troops Show Signs of Joining the
Enemy, but Shah Is Obdurate.

Teheran, Persia. Dec A.-The political
situation in Persia is growing hourly
more threatening Not only here, but at
other cities throughout the country.
clashes have occurred between the con-
stitutionalists and reactionaries.
The Shah is manifesting less and less
disposition to yield 10 the constitution
alists. and there seems small doubt that
the assembly will ask him Monday to
quit the throne. That he will refuse. is a
certainty. and there is every indication
that an armed attempt will be made TO
force the demand.
The troops who have hitherto supported
the ruler are showing signs of going over
to the assembly. At Tabriz. the second
city in the realm, a large military force
is on the verge Of mutiny.
TabriZ. indeed, is in a more violent
mood even than Teheran. Several out
RACES have occurred there again. Sup
porters of the Shah's government and the
inhabitants are in panic. A Russian cou-
rier was attacked in the outskirts of the
town to-day, MORALLY wounded. when
he resisted, and robbed of the mail he
carried
The representatives of the Russian gov
eminent have given the Shah to under
stand that the Car will not sustain him
in case of a rebellion, and it is doubtful
If his own soldiers will remain loyal to
him
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
FUNSTON QUOTED BY SPARKS
Nevada Governor Says General
Wanted Troops in GOldfeld.
Secretary Taft Issues Formal Order
Withdrawing Soldiers from Min
ing District on December 80.

Reno New, Dec. 21.-From his sick bed.
Gov. Sparks. remarking upon the PreSi-
dents intimatioD OF an order to come for
the withdrawal Of the government troops
in the mining districts. to-day made the
statement that advices from confidential
agents originally convinced him of seri-
Gus trouble at Goldheld, and that unless
troops We're sent there bloodshed and
destruction Of valuable property We're GER
tain.
Gov Sparks says the sheriff was una
bic 10 prevent violence or convict per
sons guilty Of crimes against mine owners.
He declares that while he has always
had the highest respect for the President,
he belisyes the withdrawal OF the troops
will be aNserious mistake but ne declares
he VIII do his best 10 maintain order.
Gov. Sparks says Gen Funston made
a full investigation and told him the
troops should stay there all winter.
The governor says the Presidents COM
mission reported before il had time TO
learn the facts which Funston gathered.
Secretary Of War Taft yesterday issued
the formal order Withdrawing troops from
Goldfeld on December 30, in accordance
with instructions received from President
Roosevelt The force now in GOIdheId
consists Of about go men. all Of the
Twenty-second Infantry. under the COM
mand of Col Reynolds
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
SWANSON FOR GOOD ROADS.
VirginiR's Governor Taking Lively
Interest In improvements.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, Dec. a.-Gov. Swanson
has practically completed his message 10
the general assembly.
The governor viii make many recon-
mendations and It is believed that among
the subjects which he viii treat at great
length are two-the schools Of the State
and the public highways
Gov. Swanson is taking the liveliest in
terest in the matter Of building good
roads at all costs. II is understood he
will recommend that the general assem-
bly, amend the present road laws so that
the State viii have TO make an appro-
priatiOn 10 each county for road improve
ments, the work 10 be done by the State
and by the counties jointly. This Will
require very large appropriation on the
part Of the State, and may result in each
Of the counties having 20 Issue bonds
with which 70 take care of its part Of
the general improvement.
Then, too. there Is the question Of COM
polling all men who are sentenced TO
prison for a term Of five years or less 10
be sent 70 the roads.
The State will have at the end OF the
year surplus such as 1t has not had for
a long time. There will be something
like a,250000 in bank 10 the credit OF the
State after all expenses are paid
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
EGYPTIAN WOMEN HONORED.
Records show They Occupied m Ex-
allied Position in Life.

Toledo. Ohio. Dec. PA marriage con-
tract over 1000 years old. discovered in a
tomb near Cairo. Egypt, and now in the
collection of the Museum Of Art. Of this
city, has. 1t was announced to-day. been
deciphered by the Psychologists at the
University of Strassburg, Germany, and
found to be. from a historic standpoint
one of the most important documents
brought TO light in recent years George
w. Stevens. director Of the Museum of
Art. said:
''The papyrus determines two matters
of great Importance. It establishes the
period of an Egyptian Pharaoh whose
time Of reign has been hitherto unknown
and gives us documentary evidence of
the exalted position accorded to married
women IN Egypt three centuries before
Christ-a position almost undreamed Of
and unhoped for by the most enthusi-
astic new woman OF these modern days.
The lost Pharaoh, whose period of reign
Is established, ruled in Khabbasha in the
year 341 B. c.
From the translation II is established
that in case the wife repudiated the hus-
band she allowed him 10 take back half
his dover. The Egyptian husband not
only received nothing from the bride. but
had to put up a bonus to make himself
matrimonial possibility. The document
shows that in case of separation he was
allowed by the wife TO take but one-third
OF the money they had acquired during
the time they were married
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
GOTHAM LID LIFTED
Bingham Expects to See an
''0pen Sunday" To-day.
CONCERTS MUST BE SACRED"
Moving Picture shows Under the
Ban, but Various Forms of Vnude-
Vile VIII Be Notwithstanding
and Roller Skating Not to BE In
terfered With-POIIce to Judge.

New York, Dec. 21.-The New York po-
lice will not actually yank of the lid to-
morrow and throw It away. Nevertheless
IL will be what Commissioner Bingham
calls "a comparatively wide-open sun
day"
One thing is certain-moving picture
shows are under the laws ban. They
must be kept shut or arrests viii be made
Otherwise the amusement men will be
permitted TO have things pretty much
their own way. They viii run, as usual.
accordingly.
OF course, il is understood all Of the
entertainments must be strictly sacred -
the only question which will undoubtedly
arise is what is sacred" and what ism t.
The commissioner held a conference with
his inspectors tonight and told them the
policemen must use their judgment
No attempt is made to conceal the fact
that the bIuecoats don't want to get into
trouble. and that their judgments will be
as charitable as possible.
Police 10 Seek Advice.
In cases where they are puzzled. the
patrolmen are advised to ask their in
spectors what TO do. the inspectors will
ask the commissioner. and the commits
sioner Will ask Corporation Counsel
Pendleton.
This suits the amusement men per
fectY, They fear arrests. fines. and loss
of icenses-not conferences with the conf
missioner.
Commissioner Bingham admits the new
law is easier for him than the old one.
Theatrical entertainments, according 20
an opinion rendered by the corporation
counsel in response 10 the commission
er's query, may be given II they are
sacred" enough TO suit the police Con
corning vaudeville, there seems to be
some doubt. The common kind is unlaW-
ful. but with sacred" vaudeville there
can be no interference.
The corporation counsel says the rails
ing and lowering of curtains are not
prohibited, but he thinks theatrical cos
tunes are against the law. He doubts
the propriety Of singing sacred songs by
vocalists with blackened faces or in fan
Iastic dress.
Dancing and roller-skating will not be
interfered with The question Of their
permissibility is before the courts. and
until an opinion is rendered from the
bench the commissioners adviser thinks
the police should keep hands of
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
TEXAS SEXES OIL CARS.
State Protects Itself In Suit Against
Nonresident Company.

Austin. Tex. Dec. 2l-The State OF
Texas has seized forty-nine oil cars be-
longing to the Union Tank Line and is
holding them for disposition by the Dis
trict Court here. The Union Tank Line
is one of the defendants in the suit which
the State recently filed against number
Of Standard OIL concerns for alleged, viola
tons OF the antitrust laws.
The Union Tank Line has no representa-
tive in Texas. so far as the State can
learn. and no one has been found upon
whom service in the case can be secured
by the State. The court issued an injunc-
ton restraining the defendant concerns
from removing any Of their property from
the State pending a final decision Of the
case.
The foTty-nine tank cars were about 20
be removed from the State when they
were seized under the courts Injunction
order.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
OPPOSED DISPLAY OF GRIEF
King Oscar Ordered Theaters Kept
Open on Funeral Day.
Did Not want Country Turned Into
Place of Gloom Because of
His Death.

London. Dec. H.-Foreigners in Sweden
Stockholm theaters and other amusement
places were not closed the day of the
late King Oscars death, while he lay in
state. and at the time of his funeral
As a matter Of fact. they were kept
open by the late Kings wish, expressed
but a short time before he breathed his
last He could not see any reason, he
said. why his country should be turned
into a place of gloom. and begged that
everything go on as usual whether he
lived or died
Oscars simplicity was the subject OF
many stories. Once the famous botanist,
Gascon Bonier, pursuing his favorite oc-
cupatlon near Stockholm, met a stranger
similarly engaged. The two botanists
fraternized, and Bonier suggested that
they lunch together at an inn.
No; come home and lunch with me
instead" said the stranger. and he led
the way TO the palace and opened the
gate. Bonier was naturally surprised and
the stranger quite apologize.
I'm sorry" he exclaimed. but hap
pen to be the King OF this country, and
this is the only place I've got to enter
tain any one"
So they lunched together and talked
botany all the afternoon.
AT a Wiesbaden hotel. on another oc-
casion, he was dragged into a discussion
Of republicanism.
We'll, what are your reasons for pre-
ferTing monarchy 10 a democracy" in
quired one Of the party. after Oscar had
admitted a preference for the former
form of government.
First and foremost" replied Oscar
I prefer it because I am myself King"
The children of his realm called him
"Barnens Konung," or the "Children's
King"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
EMPEROR GETS OVATION.
Austrian Monarch Shows No Trace
OF Recent Serious Illness.

Vienna, Dec. H.-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph. whose life two months ago was
despaired of. drove from the castle at
schoenbrun TO the Hofburg this morning.
and in the throne-roOm received men,
bers of the Hungarian and Austrian dele
cations and read to them the speech from
the throne
This is the first time since his serious
illness that the Emperor has left Schoen-
brun, and the public seized the oppor-
tunlty 10 show its delight at the recovery
of the monarch. The entire route be-
tween the two palaces was decorated
lavishly. The houses along the way were
decked with flags and flowers. and dense
masses of people thronged the streets.
The windows were crowded with women.
who waved their handkerchiefs as the
sovereign drove by. and throughout the
half hours drive the Emperor was the
recipient Of a remarkable ovation He
was in an open carriage, and he showed
practically no trace of his recent serious
Illness.
1t had been intended to have the EN-
peror's route from Schoenbrun lined with
school children, but at the last moment
the Emperor prohibited this on account
OF the Wintry weather
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
DR.. C. E. LIPPITT DIES.
Confederate Veteran and Resident
of Clarke County, Va.


of Clarke County, Va.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, Dec. A.-Foll0wing an
illness Of week. In Charles Edward
Lippitt, one Of the leading residents Of
Clarke County. and prominent as a farm
er and landowner. died at 9 o'clock last
night at his home. "Elmington." near
Berryville. DR.. Lippitt was in the sew
enty-ninth year Of his age, and was a
native of Alexandria, Va.
Throughout the entire civil war Dr..
Llppitt served as a surgeon in the Con-
federate army. He was surgeon of the
Fifty-seventh Virginia Regiment. Rosser's
Brigade, and saw active and stirring
duty from 1861 up to the surrender at
Appomattox
He is survived by two sons, DR.. Thomas
Lippitt, of the United States navy. now
in Clarke County. and Mr. Bowles F.
Lippitt, Of Clarke County and three
daughters. Misses Mamie and Elisa Lip
pitt, Of Clarke County, and Mrs. Mary
Wattles, OF Alexandria.
he leaves also one brother, Mr.. A. S.
Lippitt. OF Clarke County. and one sister.
Mrs. William Byrd Page, OF Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
READY FOR THE INFLUX.
Annapolis Preparing TO Take Care
of Legislators

SPECIAL % The washington Herald
Annapolis Dec. zl--With the coming
OF the legislators only two weeks Of,
hotel proprietors and clearinghouse
keepers Of Annapolis are getting ready
for TIE influx Of dodgers and diners-for
senator's and delegates. Ike other peo-
pie. sleep some time and must eat occa-
sioaally
President Seth. Of the senate. has re-
served rooms AT Carvel Hall for the
ninety days OF the session Senator Cor
man. Senator France. and Senator Bid
Olson viii stop al the same place. and II
is expected that Senator Linthicum viii
also have his headquarters there.
At the Maryland there viii also be a
number Of the lawmakers. Senator =
F. Harper. Of Queen Anne. Senator
Moore. Of Worcester; Senator GreenweIl
q 81. Mary, Senator Mathis. OF Fred
erick; Senator Goldsborough. Of Caroline.
and Senator Clagett. of Prince George,
viii stay at the Maryland Among the
delegates at the same hosiery viii be
Mr. Walter McCOmas. OF Hartford. and
Mr.. Hayden, Of &. Mary.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
LIEUT.. WAINWRIGHT TO WED
Announcement Surprises Brother Of
hcers NJ Annapolis.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd. Dec. 2l.-At an in
formal dinner given at the Officers Club.
Naval Academy, last night. Lieut.. John
D. Wainwright surprised his fellow on
GERS by announcing his engagement TO
marry.
Ills bride-to-be is Miss Jean Powers. Of
philadelphia. and the wedding will be
quietly celebrated in that city on Mon
Gay. Lieut.. Wainwright is among the
most popular OF the younger officers on
duty at the Naval Academy. and is an
assistant instructor in the department Of
seamanship.
He was graduated from the academy
with the class Of 1890, and took a promi-
nent part in track athletics while a mid
shipman He was the champion high
jumper in his senior year His native
home IS Wilmington. Del
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
BRITISH CoACHERS PLEASED.
Cable Orders for First Trip Received
by Alfred Vanderbilt.

Newport, r. l., Dec. H.-The announce
ment that Alfred G\ Vanderbilt was to
invade the real home Of coaching, Lon
don. next spring seems to have met with
popular favor abroad. for already Mr.
Vanderbilt. who is now at Oakland Farm
in Portsmouth. has begun to receive cable
orders for seats on the Venture" for
the first trip between - London and
Brighton.
Mr.. Vanderbilt has been fortunate in
securing the services OF the veteran
guard. Walter Golden, to serve on the
Venture" during the coaching expedi-
ton between May I and June l5
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
NOT BARRED FROM SERVICE.
VIII Seeking 10 Prevent Enlistment
Held Invalid by Court.

London, Dec IA judge In the chan
Gerry division to-day rendered an interest
ing judgment on point affecting public
policy raised in connection with the will
Of Rev. Mr.. Beard. The testator, who
died in 1895. left his estate 20 the widow
for life. and then 20 his nephew, Herbert,
Provided he does not enter the naval or
military service OF the country"
In case Herbert did this. everything
was 10 so TO another nephew. named
Francis. The widow died last year. there
upon proceedings were taken 70 have the
proviso in the will In the matter Of naval
and military services declared as inopera-
tive and void, as being against public
policy.
The judge declared against the pro-
yiso. on the ground that few, II any, pro-
visions could be more against the public
good and the welfare OF the state than
one tending 10 deter persons from enter
ing the service. Such a provision struck
at the very security of the state
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
HoMEs1cK FOR PRISON LIFE.
Former Convict Sends Huge Clock
to Chime Hours for Inmates.

TO Chime Hours for Inmates.
Milan, Dec. 21.-After having spent half
his life in prison. a man of the name Of
Pasquale, age forty-nine. through the
death of gn aunt has become the owner
OF a great fortune.
HiS last sentence was in 1906, when he
was condemned for four years. While
working in the prison. news came of the
death OF his aunt. On being released
Pasquale married widow with one son.
He passed the first days Of his liberty
luxuriously at Como, but soon became
homesick for Lampedusa, where he re-
turned and completed his honeymoon,
within sight of his former prison. His
first action on receiving the money from
his aunt's will was 10 send to Lampedusa
a great clock which chimed the hours
He says the prisoners sometimes found
that the dark, unbrOken silence Of the
nights. which were almost unbearable
would have been greatly relieved if they
could only know how many hours We're
yet TO be passed before daylight.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
ADOPTS JAPANESE BAY0NET.
British Army Council VIII Slightly
Modify II, However.

London, Dec. I-The army council has
adopted modified form Of the japanese
bayonet for the British army.
1t is seventeen inches long. as compared
with the present bayonet Of twelve inches,
and affords a thrusting length of approx
mately sixty-One and a half instead of
ffty-six and half inches. Instead Of be-
ing two-edged with double groove. it is
slngle-edged with a back and single
grove. slightly tapered to a point The
cross guard with one side having a deep
ly curved or hooked terminal facilitates
the stacking OF arms.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
HAGERSTOWN MEN JAILED.
Hamilton and Wolf Admit Stealing
Money from Resi- Brothers.

oANNId4 " lhc haouAlhlou htle4A
Hagerstown. Md, Dec. 21.-Judge Keedv
this afternoon sentenced Lee Hamilton TO
the penitentiary for eight years. and
Davis Wolf to the same institution for
five years and six months.
Hamilton and Wolf. both white. were
convicted of stealing money from Samuel.
David, and Joshua Resi-. brothers, en-
gagged In farming near Hagerstown.
After the robbery the two men spent
money freely. explaining they had won il
by breaking the wheel of fortune at the
Frederick Fair. After being sentenced
this afternoon. Hamilton admitted the
robbery, and said they had gotten over
500 from the Resi- brothers
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd. Dec. A.-The body of
Howard West, alias Frank Earl. who was
eleetroeuted at Columbus. Ohio, syester-
day morning for the murder Of William
Legg, at Sidney. Ohio, last April reached
here to-day and is lying at the undertake
ing establishment Of William r, Pun
phrey. Il will be buried Monday in
Union Cemetery, where relatives of the
dead man have a lot
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
BROKE THROUGH TRESTLE.
SeabOard Air Line Blocked by
Freight Wreck.

Charlotte, \. c., Dec. 1.-THE thirty
one cars Of a seaboard Air Line freight
train crashed through trestle four miles
east OF Polkton to-day. completely block
ing traffic along the line and demolishing
the 6O0-foot trestle.
II will be three days before traffic can
be resumed.
There were no casualties
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
Middies Put Out Fire.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, Dec. H.-Fire Of threat
ening proportions broke out in the resi-
dence Of Lieut. c. 5. Kempf. [. s. y. az
1877 Hanover street this morning. and but
for the timely assistance OF the Naval
Academy FIRE brigade the greater part OF
the residences along the street would
have been destroyed
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
ELoPERS ACT QUICKLY.
CleVerIy Deceive Their Friends After
Three Months Acquaintance.

special 10 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd, Dec. 2I.-Arthur Mel
vim Candell. Of Pittsburg, and Miss Es-
telle May Richardson. daughter OF the
late Thomas J. Richardson, were the prin-
cipals Of a romantic elopement to Cum
berland, where the marriage was per-
formed
Miss Richardson was entertained all
night at the home OF a girl friend al
Homecoming. Mr. Candell. who came from
Pittsburg 10 call on Miss Richardson
leaving them at the gate. Miss Rich
ardson asked 20 be called at 5 O'Clock.
as she desired 10 go TO her home and
begin the day early in helping her mother
Miss Richardson was already up and
dressed when the matron of the house
hold went 20 call her. Instead OF going
home she met Mr.. Candeu at an appoint
ed place. and they took a train for Cum
berland, where they were married.
Mr. Candell met Miss Richardson first
while attending the Old-home Week cele-
bration in Homecoming last September.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
AWARDED $4,000 FOR A LEG.
COVinEtOn, Va, Court Gives Verdict
Against Railway Company.

opcCiai 10 Inc washington Herald
stanton. Va, Dec. 21.-One OF the
largest verdicts for personal injuries ever
awarded east Of the Blue Ridge was re-
turned yesterday in Covington. in favor
of c. NJ. Williams, who sued the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company for
$1,000 for the loss of a leg. The plaintiff
was awarded $500
Attorneys Charles Curry, of this city.
and w E Allan, Of COvington, repre-
sented the plaintiff. The motion for a
new trial will be argued on January 6.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
V. VI. 1. Board Adiourns.

opeclaI 70 Inc washington Herald
Lexington, Va, Dec. 1.-THE board of
visitors of the Virginia Military Institute
adjourned at the conclusion or their last
nights meeting. The matter of election
of superintendent to succeed Gen. Scott
Ship, resigned. was continued The
board was favorably impressed with the
administration OF Col E. W. Nichols.
acting superintendent
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
Funeral of DIR. waters

Special to The Washington Herald
Boyds, Md, Dec. H.-The funeral of DIR.
William A. Waters. who died suddenly
Thursday. viii take place tomorrow
morning. His remains viii be inferred in
the old family burying ground. On ac-
count of the prominence of DR.. Waters,
the funeral will be one of the largest in
point Of attendance here for years.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
Engineer wall III.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Boyds, Nd. Dec. A.-Lawrence D. Wall.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Wall.
one Of the engineers for the survey of the
new road from Frederick to Washing
ton, through Poolesville and Seneca. this
county, has returned home on account of
illness.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-22
WERE MARRIED IN HASTE.
Couple Welded I'm Annapolis
Thought to Have ElOped.

AcoSht 10 nave bAoptOs
Special to The Washington Head
Annapolis, Md. Dec. A.-Morlay G.
Criswell twenty-seven years old, Of Bal
timore, and Miss Reba G. Mccain. TWEEN
ty-six years old. of Philadelphia. said to
be an clipping couple. made hurry trip
TO Annapolis to-day and were married
by Rev. George S. Bell. pastor OF the First
Presbyterian Church
The prospective bride and bridegroom
reached Annapolis on a morning train,
and Immediately went to the courthouse.
where the necessary license was procured.
They were then directed to the study of
Rev Mr. Bell. where the knot was tied.
That the wedding was without the
knowledge of at least the brides parents,
is Indicated by a remark that she made
TO the officiating clergyman. She ex-
pressed the wish that the story Of the
wedding would not appear in the news
papers, saying that her mother would be
greatly surprised when she learned Of Il.