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The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
Il. 4. ROGERS WRECK
Son and SOn-in-laW Swear
His Health Is Gone.
LATTER LOOKS AFTER AFFAIRS
Ascribed 10 Standard oil
OmeiaI Not Far from Palsy-Facts
brought Out by Effort to Secure
MiIlfOnaiFe's Attendance at Court
in suit for s5O,OOO,OOO.

Boston, Sept, 16-That Henry II, Rog-
ers, the Standard OH magnate, is physic-
ally unable to transact business. and
that Herman II. Broughton, his son-in-
law, is in charge of his affairs, was the
testimony of Mr. Rroughton this after
noon in the Raymond suit for $50,000o5
alleged to be due Mrs Elizabeth II.
Greenough as the share of her late hus-
band in profits the Standard Oil Com
pany made through one of his inventions.
Mr.. Rogers was taken IN IN New
York July ." testified Mr.. Br0ughton.
-and removed TO my home at Great
Neck"
Since then. MIR BrOughton told the
court, he has been looking after Mr. Rog-
ers' vast interests. Mr.. Rogers has been
to New York but once since he recovered
sufficiently TO come from Great Neck 10
his Fair Haven home. Mr. Broughton
testified, and then he went because there
had been rumors that he was dying.
Appears on stock Market.
These rumors affected the market. and
after a conference with me. Mr.. Rogers
decided 10 so and show himself In the
stock market on Wall street for an hour
OF so He remained in the stock market
an hour and then came back 10 Fair
Haven.
Physically" declared Mr.. Broughton,
Mr.. Rogers has been weak. His Illness
distorted his face and affected one Of
his hands. Lately he has somewhat Inn
proved.
II. Fl. Rogers, IT., son of the Standard
Oil millionaire. stated that his father IS
not as strong and sturdy as he was, and
Is not firm on his feet.
When sfather went 20 New York 10
show himself at the stock eXchanVe.' tes-
tined Mr., Rogers, the only business he
did was to sign three blank checks and a
power Of attorney 10 open his safe de-
post vaults"
After other witnesses had been heard.
Justice Hammond refused 20 restore the
Raymond suit 20 the trial list He in
definitely postponed the case.
1t would be cruel and unjust TO COM
pei Mr.. Rogers to appear in court said
Judge Raymond. "since the evidence
shows that he IS not in a condition 10
come here"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
Upton WILL RACE
UNDER OLD RULES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


be represented in the class. 1t was re-
ported to-day that ex-Commodore II. d.
Morgan. who sailed the Columbia against
the Shamrock II, and who many years
ago brought out the Gloriana, viii enter
the sport again, and that he has already
been in conference with Nat Herreshon
for a defender.
Boston, It was said to-day would be
represented with yacht owner by Rob
ert w Emmons %. with possibly Charles
Francis Adams. ID. as a partner. and that
this would be a HeTTCshOn boat There
were rumors, too, that a Philadelphia
syndicate, headed by Z. Walter Clark,
commodore of the Philadelphia Corinthian
Yacht Club, would have boat. Another
syndicate is being formed In this city. 1t
viii be headed by Commodore TrenOr L.
Park, and will be composed Of American
Yacht Club members. William Gardiner
IS at work making drawings for this
yacht, and ia the event of the challenge
being accepted, Capt. Wills will be in
charge r. N. Smith viii have a yacht
from designs by Henry J. GielOw. Add
son c. Hanan has been comforting with
William Gardiner for a yacht and is 10
see the drawing later in the week. He
may have the yacht IN partnership with
his brother, r. Wilmer Hanan, or may
organize a syndicate. +. F. Brewster.
too. will In all likelihood have a defender.
SO Shat as soon as the challenge is ac-
cepted plans will be made to give Sir
Thomas a warm reception.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
FOLLOWING LEO'S FOOTSTEPS.
Pope Plus Makes This Plain In Is
suing His EncyclicaI

Rome, Sept. IA special, enlarged edi-
ton Of the OsServatore Romano tonight
gives the Latin text Of the papal en-
cyelicaL II occupies more than seventeen
columns No papaI utterance Of Leo XIII
carried with it greater Encouragement of
advanced thought
His holiness, indeed. contends that he
is but following in the footsteps Of Leo.
whose public acts are literally quoted
in the encyclical. The clause enioining
the establishment Of college censors in
each diocese for the revision of the Cath
Ole literary output is especially discussed.
The words of his holiness in connection
with this subject are very impressive No
books or newspapers Of modernist ten
dency may be left in the hands of any
pupil in the universities or seminaries.
He adds.
Everything must be done to Danish
from your diocese every pernicious book.
The bishops are 10 be above all human
fear, to trample all fleshly imprudence
under foot and needless of the outcry of
the wicked: are 10 remember our pro-
scriptl0n. an, 10 prescribe and tear out
Of the hands Of the faithful all bad books
and all had writings This is not only i
right conferred on them. but a duty we
impose on them"
At the end Of the encyclical the Pope
says he foresees that the adversaries of
the church will represent II as the enemy
Of science and progress.
Actions to Answer Critics.
ITO this accusation" says his holiness.
we VIII reply by our actions. We have
decided TO act with all our power toward
the foundation of a private institution
which shall group together the most illus
trious representatives OF Catholic science
II will be its object 10 favor and help
with Catholic truth for It's light and guide
the progress Of everything that can be
called true science or eruditi0n."
There is much speculation as TO whether
the encyclical Is aimed at one country
more than another. Some regard It as
specially directed against France. while
others hold that the United States is aim
ed at, but it may be doubted whether the
Pope was influenced by any national con-
sideTatiOn.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
COLORED BAPTISTS REPORT
Many Speeches Made at National
Convention.
WOmen's Auxiliary Elects Officers,
and Members Listen 20
Addresses.

Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, vice president,
presided at the National Colored Baptist
convention yesterday, making a short ad-
dress on assuming the chair. Rev. Z. c.
Morris. president Of the convention. also
spoke al the morning session.
Rev. Robert Mitchell, Of Bowling Green,
KY. submitted his report showing that
all the boards are in excellent condition
and have made good progress during the
past year. He was reelected 10 the posi-
ton Of auditor
Or. James E. Shepherd, field superin-
tendent among the negroes for the Inter
national Sunday-scho0I Association. made
an address on the negro question His
plea vas for good. practical education as
the best prerequisite for the usefulness OF
the negro man or woman.
The balance Of the morning session
was devoted 10 routine business Rev.
S y VaSS. Of the American Baptist
Publication Society, Of Philadelphia. pre-
sented the claims Of the society and de-
scribed what he and others had done to-
ward distributing Bibles among the col
ored people Of the South.
Mrs. ". s. Layton presided at the
met yesterday morning.
Mrs. E. A. Wilson. Of Kansas City,
statistlCian OF the body, made her annual
report, copies Of which were distributed
among the delegates.
Mrs. E. E. Whitehead. Of Beaumont.
Tex. field secretary Of the auxiliary,
delivered an interesting address on the
subject THE Trend Of Negro Senti~
ment" The gist OF this address was that
the negro is working toward distinct race
assertion IN all the departments Of life.
The following officers were elected: Mrs
s W Layten. Philadelphia, president:
Mrs p J. Bryant. Atlanta, Ga, vice
president; Mrs. Y. W, Broughton, Nor
NAL Ala, recording secretary; Mrs. NJ
E Coins, Jefferson City, No, assistant
secretary: Miss Mamie H Burroughs,
Louisville. KY. corresponding secretary.
Mrs Z. NJ. Abner. Conroe. Tex, treas
urer: Mrs +. a Wilson, Kansas City.
Kas.. statistician; Mrs Mary Y Parrish.
Louisville, Ky. chairman Of the executive
committee.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
NEW CHILDRENS ROOM OPEN.
Old Quarters Mt Public Library Too
Small to Meet Demand.

The large new children's room at the
Public Library was opened yesterday.
The old room was inadequate TO meet the
demands made upon It by the children
so that it was found necessary to open
the room in the west wing Of the base
ment.
Many books have been added. chiefly
duplicates of old favorites, which genera
lions of children have enjoyed. but also
a number of new titles. This fall a new
plan for closer cooperation with the
schools is TO be inaugurated through n
collection Of books, adapted 10 the needs
OF the teacher in her woTK with the chill
dren. These books are 10 be loaned, up
to twenty-five at a time. 10 teachers, and
are to be used by them in conjunction
with the class work.
a catalogue of the books, with full de-
scriptive notes and the grade for which
they are suitable indicated. is provided.
The hours for, the Childrens room are:
a. m. to p. m. Saturdays and holidays;
Y N. TO s p m. school days; p. m. TO S
p. m Sundays.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
BRYAN MEN GET BUSY.
Worried Over Aspect of Boom for
Lewis StuyVcsant ChanIer.

There We're a number Of informal con
ferenCes in Washington yesterday among
friends Of William ]. Bryan.
Warren North Bailey. editor of the
Johnst0wn pa Democrat and a close
personal friend Of Mr.. Bryan. called on
Willis J. Abbott, who is conducting d
Democratic press bureau in Washington
and booming Mr.. Bryan The two called
on ex-senator J. x. Jones. Of Arkansas.
and had an extended conference with him.
The activity among Mr. Bryan's friends
is due it is said. 20 the publicity given
the movement in favor Of Lewis Styvesant
Chanler. The Bryan men are not pleased
with the outlook, and viii probably take
steps TO combat the growth Of the Chan
Ter boom.
Mr.. Bailey was asked If he believed
Democrat will be elected in 1908.
Well, / am not so sure. This R0ose-
welt craze beats anything I ever saw. !
have studied history 10 find parallel for
It, I once thought the South Sea Bubble
was a precedent. But it wasn't There
was some reason for It. There Is none
for the Roosevelt craze. II there Is
historic parallel. it Is TO be found in the
remarkable tulip craze started in HOl-
land. which swept Europe years ago. Il
is a fad and Will have 10 run its course"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
BEGINS DUTIES IN NOVEMBER.
DIR. LenOx Granted More Time by
University Rector.

DR.. 2. J. Lenox. who has been named
as the successor Of DR.. Maurice Francis
Egan at the Catholic University, Will not
assume his duties at that institution until
November l. Although the university
opens on October ]. DIT. LenOx has been
granted an additional month 70 close up
his affairs in Ireland so that he may
make his sojourn in this country per-
maneut
Dr. LenOx comes 20 America with a
great reputation as an English student.
and IN the opinion Of the university
faculty viii make a capable successor to
Or. EEan. He has done a great deal Of
critical writing. and has devoted himself
almost entirely 10 essays and research in
his own line. not paying much attention
TO fiction. The chair of English literature
Will be taught by an associate professor
until DR.. I.enOX arrives.
Mgr. O'Conneil, the rector OF the uni
versity. is immensely pleased at having
secured Dr. Len0x. who IS his personal
friend.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
Two Reported as Missing.

The police have been requested 70 locate
0. W. Pumphries, thirty-seven years Of
age. who has been missing from his home,
at 80 Prospect street northeast, since
early Sunday morning. The infOrmers
stated that several weeks ago the man
had tried 70 commit suicide. For that
reason they have asked that all efforts be
made to locate him. Fred II. Wheeler,
twenty years Of age, was also reported as
missing from his home. He was last seen
as he was leaving his house, at sol z
street southwest, yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
ARRESTS ITALIAN AND GIRL.
Building Inspector stops Pair on
Delaware Avenue.

Held under a technical charge Of va
grancy, the police are investigating the
actions Of Thomas lombard, an Italian.
who was arrested yesterday In company
with Mary Alice Potter. a thirteen-year-
old girl.
The pair was observed by Assistant
Building Inspector Hunt. on Delaware
avenue, between D and ( streets south
west, who placed lombard under arrest
and conveyed him 20 the Sixth precinct
police station. As he was unable 10 give
any satisfactory explanation Of the way
in which he met the girl and his subso-
quent actions, he was locked up.
lombard gave his age as nineteen. and
his residence as 1ll2 y. street northwest.
The girl was sent 20 the House Of De-
tention for the night. and Will to-day be
taken 10 her home. 937 street southwest
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
POPE PLACES BAN
ON MODERNISM .
coNrNuEp Loo PAGE oNE.

schools and universities in the complete
spirit of the catholic Church and in ac-
cordance with the rules of the church.
It is decreed that all teachers imbued
with the spirit of modernism must be dis
missed, and bishops must compel the
clergy and the faithful 10 abstain from
reading papers inspired by the spirit Of
modernism Of advocating the new
theories.
a board of censors is TO be established
in every bishopric to revise and edit all
Catholic publications.
Clerical congresses are forbidden. ex-
cept in cases when dangers Of modernism
and laicism arise.
a board Of supervision Is 10 be formed
in every diocese TO prevent the spread of
new errors.
All bishops are instructed that they
must forward 10 the Pope individual re-
port regarding the matters covered in the
encyclcal.
Clerics cannot edit or contribute to
papers or reviews without the consent Of
the bishop.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
CHURCH CASE IN COURT.
Judge Restraints Flock from Being
Led by Rev. MIR. Kicks.

Upon petition fled by SiIas Chapman,
John II. Mansfield, and the First Baptist
COlOred Church. Justice Gould yesterday
signed an injunction, returnable Septem-
Der 90 restraining Maj D. Howard
Charles G. Digs. ct al, the officers Of
said church, from holding devotional ser
vices under the leadership OF the Rev.
Edgar Kicks.
The cOmplainants aver that they are
the duly elected deacons and officers of
tho church. and that. with the CO-Opera-
ton of the congregation, they elected Rev
Charles Pryor as pastor II IS averred
that the defendants forced the pastor
from the pulpit and conducted services
under the protection of the police The
affairs Of the church. II is stated. were
turned over to the Rev Kicks without
the authorization of the deacons or con-
gTegatiOn.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
KAISER PLANS EXCHANGE.
Plans for Won Sternberg To Trade
Places with Tschirschky.

Herr Won Tschirschky-B oegendorf, i'm
perial secretary for foreign affairs Of the
German Empire, according 90 a Berlin
cable, Is to succeed Baron Speck Won
Sternberg. as German Ambassador at the
seat Of this government
It. is the impression that Baron Won
Sternbers will be asked, TO I'LL the place
vacated by Herr Won Tschirschky at the
head of the German Foreign Office: that
this Interchange of places is contemplated
for the purpose OF still further strength
ening the ties Of friendship and cordial re-
lations pertaining at present between the
United States and Germany.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
POSTAL INSURANCE LAWFUL.
Stores Selling the Cards. However,
Nav Have 10 Get License.

That the insurance postal card by
which the senders life is insured for
twenty-four hours in favor of the person
to whom it is addressed is a legitimate
enterprise, was the information received
by the District officials yesterday.
The card is issued by the Postal In
surance Company Corporation. OF Lynch
burg. Va. but the policy is IN the name
Of the United States Accident Insurance
Company, which is registered and licensed
In the District, and, it is stated. conforms
in every particular with the local insur-
ance laws.
The only question TO be determined Is
whether the stores selling the insurance
postal cards should be considered agents,
and whether 1t viii DE necessary for them
to have an agents license. This point
will be determined by the corporation
counsel. TO whom the matter has been re-
{erred.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Sept U-There were several
exciting contests in the Democratic and
Republican primaries, held to-day in Bal
timore City for the nomination Of States
attorney. judges, and members Of the
legislature.
With the Democrats the fight centered
on the States attorney. a 5. J. Owens.
for denomination. backed by the Organi-
cation, the temperance people and strict
SabbatarianS defeated b. d. ShreeveS. In
"a total vote of l71A. Owens poIled 92Si
and Shreeves $50 There was a large
saloon vote against Owens because OF
his vigorous prosecution Of Sunday law
violators. With the Democrats the d.
rect system of voting was employed for
all candidates except those for the house
OF delegates
Democratic Nominations.
The Democratic nominations follow:
Judges Of supreme bench-Jamcs P. Gorier and
Alfred s Niles both unopposed
state's attorney-A- S. ]. Owens.
Sherif-R0beFt 7. Padgett unopposed
Judges Of Orphans Court-Nlyer J. Block. William
N. Dunn. and Harry C. Gather, all unopposed
Clerk Of Circuit Court, No. 2-John Peasants
Clerk Of Superior Cowt-Stephcn C. Little. IN
opposed.
Suveyo-Raleigh C. Thomas
State senate-Fust district, Charles p Coady;
Second district, Peter J. Campbell. uuopposed
Third district, J. Charles Lnthicum unopposed
The contest over the first district sena-
torship, which Mr. Coady won, was bitter,
and in the defeat of Senator James
Young, the organization came off victor
in a hot fight. In fact the organization
had its own way all over the city.
Four Legislative Contests.
There were four contests for nouina-
tons for the house of delegates. namely.
in the Third. Thirteenth. Sixteenth. and
Twentieth wards. IN the third. Daniel G.
McGonigle defeated Antonio Dimarco,
who relied upon the large foreign vote TO
pull him through.
In the Thirteenth ward Robert II. Carr
defeated Frank DriscoI, the vote being
go for Carr to 422 for Driscon
IN the Sixteenth ward James A. Daw-
kins was renonainated. He defeated Rich
ard 4. Banning, 543 20 3SS In the Twen-
tieth ward Arthur J. McColgan defeated
Thomas H. DUnphy
It was also organization day for the Re
pubicans. who did not nominate by di-
rect vote, but elected delegates TO a con-
ventiOn. hot battle was that in the
Seventeenth ward between Henry G.. Loe-
wer and NJ. Harry Pairo, candidates for
the legislature, PairO winning by a scant
majority of 50 in a total vote OF SOS. The
result here carries with il the control OF
the ward Councilman Harry Cummings
(colored) replaces /. H. Davenport as
leader.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
THREE MEN ROB SOLDIER.
Peter Cote, from Fort McHenry
Loses S3S in Mall.

Beaten into Inconsistencies by three
men who he thought were his friends
Peter Cote, a soldier discharged from
Fort McHenry. Baltimore. on Sunday.
came 10 IN the Mall, near the Agricul-
tural Building, early this morning and
discovered he had been robbed OF SIS.
Cote came % Washington yesterday
and met two men. about twenty-seven
years old, and a boy about seventeen.
Last evening they had a number Of
drinks. and when Cote wanted TO go
home they invited him 10 accompany
them. They started through the Mall
and half way across his supposed friends
attacked and badly beat Cote before rob-
bling him.
The loss was reported 20 the police, who
are searching for the three men.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
AUGUST sCHMEDTIE DIES.
German Seventy-efght Years Old
Had Never Been Married.


August Schmedtie, for many years iden-
titled with the jewelry business in this
city. died yesterday at his home. GO II
street northwest
Mr. Schmedue, who was IN his seventy
eighth year. was a native of Gluckstadt,
Germany. When but q young man he
learned the jewelry business and after
ward came 10 this country. In 1864 he
established a business for himself In this
city, and up until but a few years ago
was actively engaged in the trade
About twelve years ago, he turned his
business over to his partner, John Han
sen, who had come to this country with
him as a young man, and retired from
active life. although the business stu
bore his name. For the past two years
he had been in poor health and for the
last six weeks had been confined 10 his
bed
MIR. Schmedtie was never married, and
for number Of years had lived with the
family of julius Duehring. one of his
former employees, at 500 II street.
He was a member of the Masonic
order and had always taken an active
part in all the prominent movements in
the city.
The funeral will probably take place
Thursday, but no definite arrangements
have yet been completed. He is survived
by one brother. Henry Schmedtfe, who
lives in Gluckstadt
John Macdonald, a veteran employs of
the Post-offlce Department. died last
night at the home of his son-in-law, J. G.
Gardiner, 50 r street northwest, after a
short illness.
Mr.. Macdonald was a veteran of the
civil war, a prominent member OF the G.
a. r., and was one Of the pioneer set
tiers Of the DakOtas. He is survived by
his wife.
No arrangements for the funeral have
been made
The body of Mrs. Caroline Bechtol
widow of Capt J. w Bechtol who died
Sunday evening. will be taken to Berke-
ley Springs. Va, for interment. Services
will be held in thei home Of her son-in-
law. 1644 New Jersey avenue, to-day, and
later requiem mass will be celebrated in
ST. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church.
Mrs. Bechtol is survived by five children.
Funeral services over the body Of Mrs.
Blanch Howell Hereford will be held In
her late home this afternoon at O'Clock.
Mrs. Hereford was the daughter of John
and Anna Bird Howell She is survived
by two children. Virginia Bird Hereford
and Anna Rutledge Hereford.
The remains of Mrs, Lorraine HOLSTER.
who died Sunday at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Thomas J. Brown, 9iS K
street northwest will be taken 10 Mar
quette. Mich, to-day for interment.
The funeral Of Edward Burgee, whose
death occurred Sunday in his home, 12z0
Sixth street, will be held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon from the family residence. In
terment viii be In Gienwoed Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
THROW FATAL TO PLAYER.
First Baseman, Hit Over Heart by
Ball, Instantly Killed.

Ottawa, Sept 16.-Henry Pilon. Of
Montreal first -baseman Of the Manhat-
tan Baseball Club, an amateur organi-
cation. was instantly killed at Fronte-
nac Park, Montreal, yesterday by being
struck over the heart by a ball thrown
by Second Baseman Wilfred Lafond, Of
his own team.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
REAR ADMIRAL DEAD
John Grimes Walker, Re-
tired, Expires in Maine.
OFFICER ON CANAL COMMISSION

Was Appointed Chairman by Pres
ident Mckinley in fS97-Served
with Distinction I'm the Civil War.
and Was for Eight Years Chief of
the Bureau of Navigation.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17

Tc-day-High tide. 3:l6 g. m. and $50 D. n. low
tide 100 a. m and l0.3l p m
To-mouow-Hish tide, As a. m. and D N.
low tide, Il 25 a. N. and Il IS D. m.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
AFFLECK'S
Condition. of the Water.
Tide Table

Special TO The Washington Herald
HarpeTs Ferry. W. Va, Sept. 16-Both rivers are
muddy to-day
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
Temperatures Ii Other CItIrr-

Temperatures In other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall, for the twelve hours ended AZ
D. L. yesterday. are as follows.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-17
LOcaI Temperature.

Midnight, 6 a. n. &: a. M. GO; a. m. 60;
q H. IS; 10 a. m. q; z noon, So; 2 p m., 81 !;
2 N. IS; p. H.. 50ss .. m, 76; 10 =. M. ~
Maximum, IS; minimum &c.
Relative humidity-S a. m, 81; D. NJ ~; 8
. N. s. Hours Of sunshine, I2.3 Per cent Of ms
kibl6 sunshine. 100
Temperature same date last yeaT-Ala1imuu. g..
minimum, g.
AFFLECk'S
Registered STANDARD tharmoneter-9 a n - p
uOon s.; ? p. m, 81; 4 D n. 80: s D. n. S.