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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
WANT TROOPS DISCHARGED
Foraker's Friends Request President
to Investigate Columbus Riot.
To BE Consistent, They Aver, ROOse-
veIt Must DIshOnorabIy Dismiss
White Soldiers,

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. President
Roosevelt will. in aH probability. be
called upon to investigate the conduct OF
the United States soldiers stationed at
the Columbus barracks. who shot up
the Bad Lands" Monday night, and he
viii be requested TO dishonorably dis
charge them. just as he did the cOIored
troops at Brownsville. Tex.
The escapdde Of the Columbus soldiers
has placed a new weapon in The hands
of senator Foraker, and the senior Ohio
Senator has been notified by wire of
what took place here Monday night
Foraker's friends say President Roose-
sslt has established a precedent in the
Brownsville affair. and to be consistent
he must order the dismissal of the white
troops.
Senator Foraker is expected to demand
an investigation, and evidence is already
being collected, which will be forwarded
To him at Washington as soon as possi-
BILE.
Maj Glenn, comm3ndsnt at the bar
racks, to-day commenced a thorough in
vestigatiOn of the riot.
Six of the participants are in the guard
house al. the barracks. and one of the
ringleaders, James Sterns, has made q
fuli confession to the cOmmandant. He
admits that they broke windows Of negro
saloons in the district He says that "A
German, William Won Stuckard. came to
the barracks yesterday afternoon and
said that a negro had shot "a soldier in
the Bad Lands, and that recruits de-
termined to avenge the shooting, and
started out about o'clock. The report
that Il soldier was shot Is untrue. Bad
Lands" is the section Of the city where
the lower class of negroes live.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
CLUBMEN IN STREET BRAWL.
Scandal Results from Assault Made
by Memphis Man.

Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 22.-FoIIowing
close upon a sensational street fight
between Albert s. Caldwell. millionaire
clubman and president Of the Mercan-
tile Bank. and Robert W Harris. a
wealthy clUbman and brother-in-Iaw of
J. T. Harahan, president Of the Illinois
Central Railroad, in which Caldwell
was painfully bruised. the latter pub
iicly denounced Harris as an alleged
detaulter, and has published what he
alleges is "a confession from Harris ad-
hitting he had robbed the Delta Cotton
Company, a big corporation. of which
Caldwell was president and he vice
president
The troubles of the Delta Cotton
Company began ia November. when J.
Z. Hutchinson, cashier. attempted sui
eide. Later he confessed to be s67. 600
snort in his accounts and was arrested.
In to-day's encounter in front of the
Cotton Exchange. Harris is alleged 10
have attacked Caldwell while the lat
ter had his hands in his pockets and
was unprepared for an assault
You've been talking about me-" said
Harris ana then struck Caldwell re-
pcatedly in the face with his fist or
metal knuckles. Arrested. he was re-
leased on bond signed by his father
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
DR.. EGAN TO BE AMBASSADOR.
President said 20 Have Selected Him
10 Succeed Gen. Wright in Japan.

Reports were iu circulation iast night
based on information stated 60 be autlori-
tauve. 90 the effect that President Rose
Welt mas selected Dr. Maurice Francis
Egsu. of the Catholic University. 20 sue
ceeI Gen. Luke T. Wright SIS Ambassa-
dor to Japau. Gen. Wright iJ Is stated,
is 20 retire next august.
While there are many things that make
the choice Of Dr. Egan seem probable.
absolute confirmation of the report could
not Doe obtained last night. us. Egan-
himself. stated that Dee r85 not -tesp ap-
preached by ,he President in regard TO
t7e matter, and was absolutely ignorant
of what his intentions are. Assisau
Secretary of State Bacon also said he had
Uo Information in regard to the matter
Nothing has been said to me bv the
President DO regard 90 the ambassador
shin. said DT Egau. last night Il have
had many conferences with him about
tEe Philippine and relative matters. bu-
the question ot the Enthusiastically has
never been mentioned. I have heard ru-
mors OF mr. WrEhrs intention go retire
hut I did not know that it had been
definitely decided upon. Those reports
came to me from Manila and il IS quite
probable the rumors regarding me came
from the same source. 7 have great
many friends there. and in Japan. also
and it is possible that their wish has been
father 10 the report
4 hardly think the President would
have decided anything Ike this without
speaking 20 me about II first
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
TEXAS BROKERS' END TRAGIC
Gustave Meyers Taken Off an Il"
Train in Dying Condition.
Drops Remnant of 100000 Fortuse
on COBper-Fifteen Cents and n
Letter tO Murphy ia Pockets.

New York, Jan. 22.-Gustave Z. Meyers.
the Galveston ship broker, who disap-
peared on the Friday after Christmas.
after informing his wife that. as the last
of his 100000 had been sunk in Wall
street, ne would leap from a ferryboat,
died to-day ON the uptown station
of the Second Avenue Il" at Twenty
third street
When an uptown train stopped at
Twenty-third street this afternoon. on the
Second avenue line. the train hands car
ried out a man, unconscious and breath
ing heavily. Women gathered about him.
one offering a bottle of smelling salts.
The man died before DR. Ray could reach
him from Bellevue Hospital
In the dead mans pockets was found a
letter addressed to &c. A. Meyers. 4S
Grove street" There was also an official
looking envelope, without postmark or
stamp 1t was sealed and addressed to
Charles F. Murphy, at Tammany Hall"
He had l. cents in his pocket
Mrs Caroline Meyers is well connected
in the South, and is a woman Of refine
ment and culture. She inherited a fortune
which has been dissipated. With the
wreck of their fortunes he plunged on
copper" and was wiped out in the first
hour of trading.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
SEVEN DEAD; 16 HURT
Freight Locomotive Crashes
Into WOrkmen'S Train.
WRECKED CARS CATCH FIRE
Men who DO Not Meet Instant Death
Are slowly CremUted in Burning
hearts of Victims Crowd Yards
Where Accident Occurred.

Albany y. y. Jan. z2-Seven men were
killed and sixteen injured in "a rear-end
collision of work train and light en-
gine on the New York Central Railroad
az West Albany tonight The dead are.
IRA OSBORN. tveuty-;lrcc sears old. of albany.
assistant secretary q the y NJ g. A. and time
keeper o. the train crew
DANIEL SUTRO.
JAMES CERRARA
JAMES RDCO. and three unidentified Poles. all
residing in Albany.
The injured were Poles and Italians.
All were taken to- the various hospitals
in the city
a work train backing from Karners to
West Albany. with twenty-five men in the
cabo0se, was struck by big hog" en-
gine in charge OF Engineer Thomas Baker.
which was running light. The freight en-
gine ploughed its way through the ca
booSe, impaneling the caboose on the
giant engine. The wreckage took fire from
the boiler of the engine. and those not
killed outright were burned 10 death be-
fore help could reach them.
The news of the wreck spread rapidly.
and the Italian colony. which lies close
TO the tracks Of the West Albany yards.
WAS soon i'm great uDroar. Women and
children rushed bareheaded, regardless of
the freezing weather 10 the scene. Few
If any could speak English. and their ef-
forls to make themselves understood were
pitia5le
The dead were placed alongside the
tracks and the injured carried 10 TIE tram
mJsteVs Office. followed by crying women
and little ones. who imosriled their lives
by crossing the hundreds OF tracks in the
yard. which comprise what is known as
the Chinese puzzle" where at least two
hundred tracks cross and recross one an
OF her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
BLUE EYED; GOT VALUABLES.
New York Maiden FIeeced by Man
with Pretty Optics.

New York. Jan. 22-Alas. a mans blue
eyes gazed into the brown ones OF Lena
Weinhagen, a pretty West HOboken miss.
living at 115 Shippen avenue.
I've come 10 fix the chandelier" said
the man with the blue eyes.
Come right in" said Miss Weinhagen.
cordially. My. hasn't he the beautiful
blue eyes she mUrmured 20 herself.
The blue-eyed stranger went upstairs
while Miss Weinhagen waited below 20
bow him out Upstairs the man was
busy-gathering in Miss WeinhaEcn's Jew
clry.
Bag in hand. the azure-eyed gentle
man left the house. AUss Weiuhueen
sighed and went upstairs to look az the
chandelier.
Her bureau was I'm disorder Every
drawer had been ransacked and her Jew
elry taken by the stranger. At police
headquarters to-day Miss Weinhagen said
that he looked like gentleman, and that
he had such nice blue eyes that she LEI
him in. Net loss, S290
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
BYWATERS CASE POSTPONED.
StFOfhers Trial set for Tomorrow
VIII Probably Go over To March.

Culpeper, Va, Jan. 22.-The trial Of
James a. and PhiliD J. STother. accused
of the murder of . illiam Bywaters, has
been continued until Thursday of this
week because Of the continued illness Of
Mrs. Bywaters. It is believed that an in
dictment viii be found against the ac-
cused on Thursday but it is doubtful #
the case will come 10 trial before the
March term Of the court. unless the i'm
provement in the condition Of Mrs By
waters is very marked.
The accused nave renewed their bonds
and are now free. Judge 4. NJ Aiken. of
Danvtlle, who is trying the case, both the
presiding judge and the Commonwealth g
attorney having asked to be relieved, viii
be present with his grand jury on Thurs
day morning. 1t is announced that the
testimony of Mrs. Gaines. another of the
Strother girls. and her husband, who were
witnesses Of the tragedy. viii be taken on
Thursday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
CHICAGO FIGHTS FOR LIFE
Raging Epidemics Almost Beyond
Control of Authorities.
Police Employ stringent Methods 20
stop Spread of Scarlet Fever
and DiphtIIcria.

Chicago. Jan. Alarming Increase in
the spread of contagious diseases was
shown by to-day's record. Two hundred
and fourteen new cases Of scarlet fever
and diphthcria were reported To the
health department as to-cay's Epidemic
record. Omcid reports show that 81
deaths have occurred in the past ten
days. The total number Of cases to date
is $3.50.
The closing Of all public schools IS
threatened. and the resignation Of Health
Commissioner Whalen demanded
Scarlet fever dragged down is new
victims Diphtheria claimed forty chill
dren. With other contagious disease on
the increase, the new victims reached the
startling number of pa. the highest num-
bc- of similar cases known in the city in
twenty years 4 spread OF disease to all
parts OF the city was noticed in the re-
ports of new cases to-day A detail Of
eighteen policemen was sent out to see
that more than 2090 cases where isolation
responsibility has been assumed bv nhv-
sicians, are posted with warning signs.
More police viii be assigned later.
Commissioner Whalen gave doubtful en-
coura cement when asked If the end was
IN sight I'VE hope the end has been
reached, was the conservative reply.
Fumisation of all schools was continued
to-day. Or. Whalen declares that every
physician who did not comply with the
regulation would be prosecuted.
The practice of allowing physicians the
privilege Of not placarding homes Of scarlet
fever patients and persons suffering from
other contagious diseases by the Chicago
health commissioner was condemned as
"a menace to the city's health by many
physicians.
The city council has appropriated S15,010
TO fight the epidemic
Prominent physicians are astounded AT
the theory Of Health Commissioner Wha-
len that scarlet fever is not a milk dis
ease, and they assert that lie has con
victcd himself of incOmpetency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
FLOOD REFUGEES SUFFER.
Five Breaks in mississippi River In-
undates Large Areas.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 22-The Ohio
River has fallen very slowly. Much suf-
fering is reported on all sides. and is be-
ing intensified by the cold wave. A fund
of si6.47. udsed by appropriations and
subscriptions for immediate use, is fast
dwindIing- At least $4,000 IS needed. Free
soup and shelter houses provided in Gin
cinnati, Newport, and Covington are con-
stantiy thTOnged day and night by the
hungry and shelterIess
New Orleans. Jan. 22-There are now
five breaks in the Mississippi River levee
at or near Neptune, eighty miles below
New Orleans. Miles OF Mississippis rich
est bottom is now flooded
Terre Haute. Ind, Jan. z2.-The break
in the Wabash River levee "a mile south
Of this city, near the village Of Taylor
vile, has widened from fifteen feet last
night to several hundred feet to-day,
and the surrounding country for miles is
Inundated The river IS stiH rising.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
InCAI,.

New Request for Aid From British
Granted
Burton . Tells of Offers TO Sell Votes.
Government Seeks to Exterminat'
Rats.
Moore Stirs Up Storm in Kansas.
Art Exhibit Is Planned.
9-Protest Against Saloons.
12-Building Laws Are Denounced.
12-Poultry Show Starts Successfully.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
STORK BRINGS AN ASToR HEIR
Mrs. Spender-CIay Addx Grand Par
entail Dignity to william waldorf.

Lcndon. Jan. 22-Mrs. Spender-Clay.
who before her marriage was Pauline
Astor. and who is the only daughter of
William Daldorf Ast0r. is the mother Of
a daughter.
Miss Ast0r was married to Capt. H. II.
Spender-Clay. Of the Second Life Guards.
on October % I904, at St Margaret 5
Church, Windsor, by the Bishop of Lon
don The home OF the couple is Ford
Manor. Lingfel Surrey. Capt. Spender-
Clay resigned from the army in 1902.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
FORGOT TO CHRISTEN BOAT.
Virginia Girl Held Wine Bottle
while CaisSOn Slid Into Water.

Speclal o The Washington Hcrald.
Norfolk, Va, Jan 22.-The big caisson
built at the Norfolk navy yard for the
naval station at Charleston, s. g, at a
cost Of Sl00000, was launched this after
noon but Miss Lucille Martin. who had
been designated TO Christen il, and on
whom all eyes were turned. forgot her
self in the excitement OF the moment.
and no wine was broken on its bow. Aft
CT the Caisson had plunged into the water
she was surprised 10 find the bottle still
firmly ciasped in her hand
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
HIGGINS Is MUCH BETTER.
Ex-GOvernor's Condition Improves,
Says His Physician.

Olean. y. Y. Jan. 22-There was d dis
tinct change for the better in Gov. Hig-
gins condition tonight. Said Or. d. Hub
bard az he came from the Olean White
House tonight: He was conscious and
talked with me, in fact, joked with his
physician. and / Ike the way things are
looking. OF course, he is more or less
under stimulants and has not been re-
ceiving nourishment for a couple Of days.
He appears better than at any time since
his illness took a serious turn. His
disease Is such that strange turns may
take place: we won't say much for day
or two. and we Will watch him closely
The change In affairs has given general
pleasure here tonight, and the COVER
nor's family are very much encouraged
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
FIRE THREATENS ROSSLYN.
Blaze Early This Morning Causes
$4,000 Loss.

The r. A. Thompson & Bros. planning
mill at Rosslyn was totally destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning. The
loss is estimated at between $l5,0O0 and
$4,000 The plant was insured. All of
the Rosslyn people were aroused and
many of them living near by moved
their household effects into the streets.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
Depew Present at Dinner.

New York. Jan. 22.-Senator Chauncey
NJ. Depew broke the isolation of his
years retirement tonight when ne ap-
peared before the Transportation Club
at its eleventh annual dinner at the
Hotel Manhattan, to say few kind
words for the railroads. Senator Depew
was hailed during the course of the even
ing by ex-Attorney General Julius Mayer
as Dear old Senator Depew. the same
last night, tonight, and for all nights
TO come"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
FORTUNE BET ON WEATHER.
Chicago WheHt Pit Is Eager TO
wager en- Zero Temperature.


CE.a 90 an. pa fortune has been
Z tsmperat ay upon the weather VIII
ar any ure drop below zero Tonight
.,,y--ten { ime before the 1st OF Feb
t,roker lays hence?
,,o the ewitE a handful of bills jumped
S,oard of Gdge of the wheat pit in the
ast that erade to-day and yelled. 'Tn
Leather uhicago is going To have zero
No yearsiis month for the first time in
+, Taken
ere ye' You're on" Right" and
.11 as 4 aret' came the cries from all
,ve-l the struggled to cover his money.
an( y Fiibet was finally covered by a
ma. ) nusWon $1,000 on a weather bet
la,A q, zen5.
he next fother bets were made within
If Jasaes Nv minutes. Out at the resort
Get isst ye2 Leary, who won $50.000 on his
weather -far that there would not be zero
takef} OnH January. all wagers were
stock exlth same proposition On the
small betkhange several brokers made
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
MOTHER JOINS ELOPERS.
Gives Consent TO Marriage When She
Sees Daughter Is Determined.

After having planned an elOpement, and
the brides mother hearing OF it and Civ
ing her consent TO the marriage, Miss
Phyllis o. Barber and James N. Hollo-
way, both of Washington, We're married
in Baltimore yesterday afternoon. Rev.
J. H. Marsh performed the ceremony at
his residence, PA East Twenty-second
street.
Mrs. Holloway is but eighteen years OF
age. Until 4 short time ago she attended
school. On this account her mother Mrs
J. 3. Hendrix, who makes Der home AZ
the Tenney Flats. objected To the mar
riage. Miss Barber and Mr.. Holloway
confded TO several relatives and friends
that they intended going away secretly
for the purpose of being made man and
wife. Mrs. Hendrix heard of the arrange
ments, ana gave her permission for the
wedding. The groom Is employed by the
Elgn Creamery Company
Mrs. c. II. Redman, OF 1886 Q street. this
city, sister of the groom; Mrs Hendrix.
and several other relatives accompanied
the couple to Baltimore
The bridal couple viii spend the honey
moon at the home of the grOom's father
j. E Holloway, at Aberdeen, Md
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
TIDAL WAVE KILLS 1900.
Dutch East Indinn isles Devastated
on January II.

The Hague. Jan. 22--The tidal wave
which devastated some Of the Dutch
East Indian islands south Of AtehIn. as
announced January H. practically en-
quilted the Island of SimaIu.
According to the latest information re-
ceived here, Simalu has almost disap-
peared.
It is said that probably 1850 persons
lost their lives.
Violent earth shocks continue to be felt
daily.
The civil governor of Atchin has gone
70 the scene of the catastrophe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
GETS NITRIC ACID FROM AIR.
Sir William 'Oses Discovers New
IN Prnccss.

London, 2-AnnOuncement to-day
by the DS Chronicle that Sir William
Crookes Nhas discovered process by
which nitric acid may be extracted from
the air has aroused the greatest interest
among scientific and commercial men. 1t
is claimed sufficient quantities of the acid
can be extracted by Sir Williams process
To make it available for commercial pur-
poses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
CRIME TO TIP SERVANTS.
Missouri legislature Makes Common
Custom Puuishabl by $500 Fine.

jefferson City. Mo, Jan. 22.-The house
to-day passed the TUbbs anu-tipping bill
by IS to 80
The bill makes il a misdemeanOr TO give
a tip TO any waiter porter, Pullman ear
attendant, or other servants. Violation of
the measure is punishable by dne of
from s. TO $500
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia
and AIaryland-Fair, colder to-
day; tomorrow fair, with rising
temperature light to fresh north
erly winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
BAILEY VICTORIOUS
ON FIRST BALLOT
Carries House by % and Sen
ate by Is Majority.
FIFTEEN DO NOT VOTE
Senator Receives 107 Out Of
the 147 Ballots Cast.

Scene Among Representatives Where
decentralization Ratified in Joint
Session To-day, When Speech OF
Acceptance viii he Made-Investi-
eating Committee to Continue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
Largest lIorning Circulation

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon Its sworn circulation cir
culation in Washington larger by
thousands than was ever before at
tanned by any morning newspaper
at the Capital It's books are open.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
CONGRESS-.

1-Brownsville Matter Settled.
Ala Toilette Wants Coal Lands Re
served
Appropriation Bills Passed
4Smoot Defended by Colleague.
EGrosvenors Swan Song To-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
BROWNSVILLE FIGHT
BROUGHT TO CLOSE
Senate Adopts Foraker IN
vestigatiOn Resolution.
SUBSTITUTES DEFEATED
Party AlignmentS Disarranged
in Votes to Table.

TiIIman and Teller Voted with Re-
pubIicHns, and McCumber. Warner,
and La Toilette with Democrats.
Military Affairs Committee to Take
for investigation Uncertain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHEC.
Senator Bailey Reelected in Texas.
1-Seven Killed in New York Wreck.
1-Chicago's Epidemic Almost Uncon-
tTollable
Jamaican Refugees Criticize Officials
2-Inhabitants OF Island Regret Action
3-Thaw Trial Begins To-day.
Six Firemen Injured in New York.
3-Deadlock over Dryden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23
MAGIC" BoOTMAKER FREE.
Matthew HiEgert Acquitted of
Charge Brought in New York.

tharEe brought IN NeW AOTk.
New York, Jan. Matthew Hugert.
the creator Of the Magic Boots who
has been on trial for the past week
before Justice Fitzgerald, was acQUit-
ted late this afternoon after the jury
had deliberated two hours and half.
The charge against Hilgert was
brought by the County Medical Society.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-23

The Very Finest VioIets
and other flowers at Blackistone's. 14&H.
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Dcbnte lacked Earnestness.

The debate which preceded the adoption
of the resolution lacked the earncstness
Of former discussions on the same subject.
Mr Teller led. and was followed by Mr.
Bacon, who declared that the Foraker
resolution was ambiguous
IF the President is satisfied with il,
however, I'll not intervene" said the
Georgia Senator
Does the Senator contend" inquired
Mr. Aldrich, that the question involved
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