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The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
DRIVEN OUT BY FLAMES.
Cottage iE Blue Ridge Burns-In-
mates Flee in Night Clothes.

SDCCial to The washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Md, Sept. 6-The cottage
of Miss Maria Shawn, situated IN the
Blue Ridge Mountain resort region near
Buena Vista, was destroyed by fire at ?
o'clock this morning. causing a loss OF
several thousand dollars.
The members of the family had some
difficulty in making their escape from the
burning building in their night clothing.
This is the sixth fire that has occurred
in that section since spring, and the resi-
dents are somewhat alarmed, it being sus-
pected that a flrebug is at work
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
Visiting Eagle Drowned.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Sept. 6.-Thomas D. Bell.
forty-five years old, a visiting Eagle. of
Columbia, S. c., was drowned while bath
ing of Willoughby Beach this afternoon.
He is supposed to have Deen rendered
helpless by a stroke of apoplexy previous
to drowning, as he was in very shall
low water. The body will be taken
to Columbia by brother Eagles.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

A meeting of the citizens of Del Ray
and st. Elmo was held this evening in the
Mount Vernon avenue schO0lhOuse. when
the proposition for the extension of the
water mains of the Alexandria Water
Company to Del Ray and ST Elmo was
considered. No definite action was taken
on the question. but it was decided to
send a representative to the meeting Of
the county supervisors at the courthouse
tomorrow, and Rowland r. Gary, Of Del
Ray, was selected for that service
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
GERMAN EDITOR DIES.
August Gisin, Founder of Paper In
BnitimOre.

AthkAtknOEEs
Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Sere 6.-August Gisin. aged
ffty-four years, founder Of the Baltimore
Journal and German Daily. died at his
home. l72S North Chester street, yester-
day. Death was due TO an attack of
acute Indigestion.
Born in Reitbach Baden, Germany Mr..
Gisln came to this city in 1873. He re-
ceiyed his education in Schopfheim Ger
many. Upon his arrival in this country
he entered the employ of the German
Correspondent. working IN the compos-
ing room. He remained there for eight
years. In 1852 he founded the Baltimore
Journal and German Daily. and was gem
eraI manager for that paper until few
months ago. when he resigned on account
Of his health. He was n strict Republi-
can, and took much interest in the well
fare of bis party.
lie is survived by a wife. Mrs. Jose
phine Gisin, three sons, August. Albert.
and William Gisin. and two daughters,
Mrs Edward w. Jay and Mrs. Harry
Lucas.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
Game Wardens Named.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Md. Sept Gov. Warfeld
has announced the appointment of the
following deputy game wardens with
jurisdiction in the State at large: Robin
son c. Waters, Baltimore city; James r.
Morrow, Montgomery County; William
Nutwell and J. NJ. Hoover, Anne Arundel
County.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
Mrs. Caroline Chunn Dead.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Salisbury, n, c., Sept 6.-Mrs. Caroline
Chunn, eighty-five years old. died this
morning at the home 'of her grandchn-
dTen. Misses Sallie and Margaret Chunu
Mrs Chunn belonged to the celebrated
FOard family, aristOcratic slave owners
before the war She lost her fortune in
the conflict
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
EXCURSIONS.

A delightful ride between the pictur-
esgue and historic shores of the Potomac and Chesa
peake Bay, with IN unCqaalcd opportunity 70 yiev
the magnificent feet Of WarsllDs AZ Tie exposition
are among the advantages II visiting jamestown Va
the steamers Of the Norfolk aud Washington steam
boat Company There are two sailings daily one al
8 a H. and the other at SO p. H.. both steamers
landing passengers directly at the exposition. Ths
latter feature is Of Itself great advantage, as If
completely obyatcs the Inconvenience Of reaching the
exposition grounds by trolley or feE7y. Connections
with boats for Boston. New York. and other points
are made daily at Norfolk. The city Offices II the
company are located az the seventh street wharf
and at so5 Fourteenth street. az which places tickets
and statCroOms are obtainable
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
LIFE TERM FOR SLAYER.
w. T. Jones, who shot the Wrong
Man, Is Sentenced.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Martinsburg. ". Va. Sept 6.--After
being out only an hour. the jury IN the
trial Of William T. Jones, who shot and
killed Morris Van Gosen at Hancock
Station several weeks ago. returned a
verdict Of murder in the first degree and
fixed his sentence at Imprisonment for
llfe.
The trial was held at Berkeley Springs.
Jones admitted the crime on the witness
stand. but said he was after a man
named Barnes. who had induced his wife
10 go away with him, and that in the
dark he mistook Van Gosen for Barnes.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
school board Wants More.

The city school board has directed
the clerk Of the board TO present a re
quest to the city council for an addi-
tionaI appropriation of $500 for the
coming session. 1t is proposed to use
this amount in the payment of salaries
Of teachers and in the liquidation OF
Indebtedness incurred last year
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

iBell Telephone t9.l
529 King Street.
Alexandra. Va. Sept estate Senator
Lewis Il. O1achen. Of this city. and Alex
ander J. Wedderburn, of. Fairfax, candi-
dates for the Democratic nomination for
the State senate. presented their respec-
tive claims 10 the voters Of this city this
evening, at a mass meeting held III the
Opera House. Chairman Charles Bend
helm, Of the city committee, presided, and
introduced the speakers. The auditorium
was well filed, while the galleries con-
tanned a large gathering of ladies. Both
speakers were literally applauded-
Senator Machen, who was first pre-
sented by Mr.. Bendheim, asked the peO-
pie to carefully scrutinize his record as a
member OF the Virginia senate, and TO
elect him for a second term If his course
in that body won their approval. He said
that it had been the custom in this dis
trict to return senators for second term
II they desired il. He trusted that his
course in the assembly had not been such
as 20 lead the voters In this case TO dis
regard the usage
Mr. Machen explained his position on
several public questions. He declared him
self in favor OF the reduced railroad rates
promulgated by the State corporation
commission. He expressed the belief that
the courts would uphold the authority OF
tae commission in the matter, but In case
Of the contrary decision. he advocated the
adoption Of measures by the legislature 20
make the findings of the commission in
the premises imperative He also declared
IN favor Of a longer session Of the legis-
lature for giving due consideration 10 all
the questions coming before it, While
paying his respects TO Mr.. Wedderburn,
Senator MaChen related a number of an
ecdotes at the expense Of his opponent.
Candidates Have Tilt.
When it came his turn TO speak Mr.
Wedderbun went at Nj Machen in d
very energetic fashion He had two
things, he asserted, which Mr.. AIachen did
not possess-a platform and a record. Mr.
Machen made the retort courteous by an
n0uncing that be did not want a record
such as Mr.. WeddeTbUrn presented. Mr..
WcdderbuTn made q vigorous appeal as a
farmer candidate" He emphasized the
statement which appeared on cards sent
out by him during the campaign, that he
is no -Ty-er." BY this. he said, he
wished principally TO convey the informa-
tion that he is not lawyer. Mr.. We'd
derburn attacked Mr. Machen's record in
the senate. and promised, If elected, 90
do more for Alexandra than Mr.. Machen
had done.
The primary will occur next Tuesday.
Senator Machen and Mr.. WedderbUrn win
wind up their campaign Monday night at
q meeting in the Alexandria County court
house. r. Eweu Thornton. of Fairfax.
the other candidate for the nomination.
was invited TO participate in the meeting
this evening, but was not present
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
DEBATE WAKES WARM
Machen and Wedderburn Pay
Mutual Respects
DIFFERENCE as TO RECORDS

Senator stands on His, and Opponent
Declares He Has NOne-YEachen Re
fOrIs That He Does Not Want One
Like Wedderbura's-Rea Estate
Firm ChaFteFed-WRter Discussed.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
seeks Pou,s Seat in Congress.
b 10 Ia Washinrton HaraId-

SPECIAL 10 Ine Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n. c.. Sept. 6-F. B. ArendeIJ
a Weii-knoWn newspaper man and poll
tician, will seek the Democratic nomina-
ton for Congress from the Fourth dis
trict, now represented by Edward w.
Pou. who is expected to decline rencmina-
ton because Of poor health.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
ReaIty Company Chartered.

The State corporation commission has
granted a charter TO the Potomac Supply
Corporation Of Alexandria County, organ
lied for the purpose of conducting a real
estate business. The capital stock is to
range between 5000 and $4,000. The in
corporators and officers are c. s. Perry.
president; B. Gates, vice president. and
J. W. Marshall secretary and treasurer.
all Of Richmond
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Charles c. Carlin. the Democratic
nominee for Congress from this dis
trict viii deliver an address before the
voters OF Fairfax County, September IS
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

The steamer Harry Randall win make
her last weekend trps, and also the last trips Of
the season. this evening at As O'Clock, and again
Sunday morning al 10 O'Clock, and returning. VIII
leave the Beach at .. n Sunday, arriving here
about Il p, m. Tie Beach is charming place to
visit these early fan DAYS and many will take ad-
vantage Of these trips to enjoy a pleasant ride on
the river and 10 spend a day at the popular Wash
ingtOn resort. The bathing at the Beach continues
fine and the grabbing Is unsurpassed. The fishing is
good. and altogether this Is the most pleasant sea
son at the resort The big Colonial Beach Hotel is
stu open for The reception Uf visitors. and the bath
houses are also ready for those who wish 20 take
dip in the bTiny Potomac. Those who go TO the
-asort Saturday night can remain over until SeDtem-
Der Is.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

At Chevy Chase Lake the delightful
concerts given nightly by a picked section Of the
United States Marine Band constitute stellar at
traction With the advent Of the cool evenings dane
ing has become more popular than ever the number
indulgins in this pastime frequently taxing the ca
pacity Of the spacious pavilion. admission 70 which
IS always free The many other attractions az the
Lake have a host Of adhcrents-bosting. bowling
rowing. and shooting being among the annusemeuts
patTonizeJi. The excellent exhibits OF motion PC
tures IN The rustic tlcsteT are enjoyed nightly The
car service is all that the most exacting could desire
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Judge Louis c. Barley and family.
who have been spending several weeks
IN Augusta County. have returned to
their home in this city.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

The Coast Lire Of the Southern Pacific.
recently finished between Los Angeles and san Fran
cisco, offers in the distance Of less than 80 miles
sngulary vide variety Of attractions. both charming
aud unique-attTactions that are absolutely impos-
sble to duplicate along any other railroad in any
other part Of the world TlSs variety Of scene
ocean. surf. valleys, muuntlins-UresentCd in panO-
raInic detail, keeps the qui uye for the next
change Of view. Vast orchards laden with fruit
demonstrate beyond question the adapJa0Itty %
climate and fertility Of soil. The Washington Sunset
Route travels this line and gives one the Op-
p0rtunity % see this wonderful country at price
reasonable sum.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

To spend a pleasant afternoon and part
Of the evening one would DO well 10 take the trip
On the steamer Charles Macalester, which leaves
Seventh street wharf tomorrow Sunday afternoon,
at 230 o'clock, fer sail Of forty miles down the
Potomac, giving a ride Of eighty miles. without max
ing stop and returning 10 the city at 20 p m.
The beautiful scenery along the river IS special
feature Of this trip. The cafe on the Macalester
viii serve meals Ia carte. and lunches and refresh
ments may be had at city prices.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Subscribers returning from II cir sum
mer home who desire to have their paper
sent 10 their city address will please
phone Main 1900
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

October $. 1907. Remember the date.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

The big crowds that are leaving Chesa-
peake Junction every dag are bound for Chesapeake
Beach, and they are attracted to the resort because
Of the excellent fishing Tie extended pier, nearly
a mile long is an ideal place for the angler who
likes to pun in the fish,
IN addition to the fishing Chesapeake Beach offers
the delights Of a plunge into the salt water OF the
pleasures of a sail. Along the big boardwalk there
are such amusemeuts as the merry go round. the
roller coaster the scenic railway the shooting gal
lery. tho big dancing pavilion, and numerous minor
shows and attractions Everywhere there is the IL
yigoatiug air
The big hotels Of the town are fine for weekend
stays Excursionists vino arc at the resort for only
one day can get meals at the hotels or can serve
their lunches on the boardwalk or under the trees
along the shore.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

October 5. 1897. Remember the date.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09

self in the position Of the naval Off
Ger who was detached from the in
spection of the Charleston drydock
through a contractor influence. The
next Administration may excuse its
errors by the fool contract Roosc
welt made" \ bad President under
resSurc from the contractors might
remove q good canal engineer. SO
It ere is no esca.c from politics. The
future of the work is at one with the
honesty Of the Administration and
Tie honesty of tie engineers.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09
Steven i 10 Politician.


If Ioln Il. Stevens were n politician
or a. Official EN- yinccr. which he is
not. lie might have seen how this
contract would comrl;catc matters
I officially II provides political
clue over is own head. Unless the
cnpinecrng miro Dis meet, the contrac-
TT can cry out against sanitary rules
Il. at will not Kermit him To force his
labor; against vexatious red tape that
1rsvcnts efficiency; against Inadequate
sulplics; or he NAV make a score OF
Oh G, com, laints which time and his
interests will provoke.
But il is easy. for the minds to meet
under one condition: the condition
which lrinrs the officials of coal-car-
rying roads into close harmony with
tie coal mines in which they own
stock. The contractor might find it
worth while to turn the cost of lobby
ing in anotl or direction. In return
for being lroad-minded" a chief
engineer might be offered such temp
tations as never beset a chief engi-
neer before.
\ contractor having his own way
might one day startle the country
with revelations which would again
mean investigation, change, and more
"creriences. he Theodore Roose-
welt, so humane and so sensitive to
fair play, who looked after the food
and quarters OF the jamaican negro
when he visited the lsthmus, would
not like TO see Southern labor camp
conditions reproduced on work Tor
which the nation is held responsible.
he despatch OF great number OF
American negroes to the lsthmus, for
example, as Mr.. Oliver has proposed,
would mean riots, constitutional
leagues, Humans, and international
complications.
For the man who has never seen
human nature at work IN the tropics
can little guess how delicate is that
Panama vessel OF ours In order to
understand with what consummate
craft 1t has been ferried thus lar, II
you have never played the game, OBJ
serve how easily the good golf player
drives on from the tee. linen try 1t
yourself!
This contract, first conceived soon
after Wallace had left the Isthmus i'll
chaos, before the migration of first
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09

much out of his element on the 18TH
mus, with different labor and tropical
conditions, as cowboy from Wyom
ing would be i'll a vineyard i'll the
south of France. He has to learn his
lesson all over again. The nucleus
must teach him as the old first ser.
geant teaches tie recruit.
Again. the contractor says that the
ercentagc basis is the one favored
altogether in these days by the great
railroads. True. But that is taking
rs "A Government precedent what has
become corporation precedent
Every railroad has associated with
it certain firms of contractors. The
railnoad and tie contractor know
each otEer: their minds meet" \
railroad resident may do with his
own what tie present state OF lullic
o inion would not Permit any Gov
crnmcnt official to do with that which
is the pso les. James ]. Hills con
struction methods have never been
Under such Congressional investiga-
tons as have sunk the scalpel into
army and navy and rost-olficc
metf DDS.
On: Way to Make Minds Meet.
Railroad officials are frequently
stockholders i'll the contracting firms
which they favor. Commissions and
inside opportunities" are rasscd back
and forth. The head of the railroad
is working for his own fortune and
tEat of his relatives as well as for
the stockholders. A President OF the
United tSates is changed every four
years by popular vote. The head OF
the railroad holds office till he loses
control Of the directors. rctires, or
dies. The head of the Government
is working only for the stockholders.
A public conviction that he is not,
means the end of his political career.
The most vital argument i'll favor
of the contract is involved in that
very phrase of the minds meeting
This argument presupposcs that a
President Of the alert honesty and
sagacity of Theodore Roosevelt shall
not succeed him. A man in the White
House passing out lsthmain favors
to the boys in the machine would
mean scandal on the Isthmus. Con-
ceive of Fairbanks, looking in
ward in awful dignity as the head of
SUN a NSNdtiouo llllSnly ultuCl
taking Those who favor a contract
say that it would tie up the job
through succeeding administrations
and keep the politicians out. But
would it if the minds did not meet?
1t is necessary for the Govern
ment's protection that the Chief En-
gineer's should be the deciding voice
in every dispute. The fact that they
would be at the Chiefs mercy dis
suaded many contractors from COM
peting. Those who did compete
scarcely took into consideration the
time and cost penalties. These are
eight, nine, or ten vars, or .hree Adj
ministrations and four Congresses.
Up to the present we have spent
$32, 100000 on the canal. OF this on
ly $o,ooo,ooo has been spent i'll actual
excavation. The rest has gone for
plant, Government sanitation, and
preparations. On the hundred mil
lion and more remaining of the orig
inal estimate of $I4o,ooo,ooo I2H-
per cent rate would mean SRI, 100000.
A vast special interest thus comes to
the doors of Congress.
For $4,000 year you can main
tain i'll Washington a patriot so
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09

Signs of spring are here. Our
spring never goes dry, rain or shine
its flow is constant.
RIEGER & LINDLEY,
The Whiskey Merchants.
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09

New lasts great variety of best qualities
combined bring store
handled in
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-02-09
WALKERS STORE

Monday start the sale chdrens
shoes naugurated in Lake City
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-26
JAPANESE MINIS
TER THINKS WAR
IS NOT PROBABLE
Continued From Page One.)

men are a to the country as
christians think more of the cannon
splitting out death and destruction,
than they do the teachings of Jesus.
We as a people are to blame for much
of the military laws of the country
today. We should safeguard the peace
of the country by first seeing that
no congressman or other legislator
finds a seat in legislative halls TIL he
first declares himself in favor of PEACE
and furthermore lives up to his decla-
ration. There is not enough sympathy
for the works of the Hague tribunal.
Following the address Of the Rev.
Hanson a peace offering was taken and
near one hundred dollars was collect
ed for the furtherance of the peace
work in this country.
Military Spirit Increases.
The a committee of the yearly
meeting submitted a report in which
it was shown that there has been an
increase in the military spirit. but also
in the spirit for peace. Much anti
war literature has been distributed and
much good work done in the Sunday
schools. The peace association of
Friends in America also submitted a
report. showing that the official organ,
the Messenger of Peace, has been given
a world wide circulation. The associ-
believes the military maneuvers
this year will in the n lead to war.
Boys brigades and military schools,
report declares, lead to military
dictation. The association wants a
representative both East and West
who will devote his time exclusively to
it's interests. The book and tract COM
mittee submitted a report showing that
many thousands of tracts have been
distributed, N much other literature
put into circulation. There was a SEN
timent expressed hat the old methods
of tract work are inadequate and
should be brought more nearly up to
date.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-26
A u ENDING
The Lonely Death and DesecrateS
Grave of Laurence Sterne.

h Lonely Death and Desecrated
Grave of Laurence Sterne.
Laurence Sterne, the great writer.
was left alone Ia his rooms on Bone
street, London, in those last bitter
days. with a servant of the lodging
house for his only attendant. AS he
lay dying a knock was heard at the
door and a footnan entered, come
from a house lear by to inquire as to
his health.
The footrnan waited till the end, saw
the thin arm raised as il to ward off
a blow and heard the almost inarticu.
Is comet
Then he went back to the house.
where a large party was gathered. and
told the news to the feasters, most of
whom were Sterne's friends. For the
space of half an hour they lamented
him, and then the talk turned on other
things-so soon are we forgotten In
his workaday world.
ALAS, poor Yorick!!" His publisher
and a single friend followed him to
the tomb, while ghouls watched out
side and marked the spot where he
was laid. Two nights afterward the
body was stolen. shipped to Cambridge
and placed. strangely enough. upon the
dissecting table at his own university.
A friend recognized his features and
tainted away when it was too late to
stop the Observation-Disclosures Reed In
Book News Monthly.