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The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
SUICIDE USES SWING
F. P. Harvey Hangs Himself
at His SeabrOOk Home.
WIFE FINDS HIS DEAD BODY
Emp1Oye of Pennsylvania Railroad
Had Been In Poor Health for
Months, and Vacation Failed 10 Re
cuperate Him-Mrs. Harvey, Open
ing Door, Discovers Body.
special to The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lanham, Md, July 6-F p. Harvey,
tlfty-four years old. was found dead early
this morning. having hanged himself some
time after midnight on a swing suspend
ed between two oak trees on the lawn
surrounding his beautiful home AT Sea-
brook. He had been in poor health for
several months, which kept him IN a sin
gularly nervous condition, though no fear
was entertained Of a mental breakdown.
Harvey entered the employ of the Penn
sylvania Railroad twenty-six years ago
as a track hand. Twenty-Five years ago
he was made foreman Of section Al. Which
extends from Glendale to Lanham. He
was a capable and trusted man, very
popular with the officials Of the com
pany, who, in the hope that he might re-
cover, gave him a leave If absence re-
Gently He spent some time at Atlantic
City and returned to duty about three
weeks ago. lie was at work all day yes
terday and was cheerful when friends
called at his home last evening.
The place selected for the suicide was
within thirty feet of the side entrance to
his home. II is not known what time he
left his room His wife was Mortified 70
see him hanging from the tree when she
looked out Of tho door this morning He
was fully dressed, even having his hat
on, Harvey leaves wife and four
daughters. two Of whom are grown HIS
funeral will occur from the Lanham
Methodist Episcopal Church Monday aft
ernoon, at > o'clock. lie was a prominent
member Of the church. being one Of the
trustees at the time Of his death and
only having resigned az Sunday school
superintendent, on account Of his health,
three weeks ago
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
KENNEDY IS OUSTED
Charges Against State Lii
bPaPian Sustained.
H. R. McILWANE HIS SUCCESSOR
Board Holds Executive Session Last
ing Four Hours and Votes to Dis
miss Man Accused Of Misconduct
and III Treatment of His Subordi-
nates-fny Hold Up Appropriation.
pecial 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. July 6.-The State library
board tonight. after session lasting
from S O'Clock until midnight, voted TO
depose State Librarian John P. Kennedy,
whose alleged reprehensible conduct in
the management Of the library and treat
ment of his assistants. has long been q
matter of public comment, and who has
figured in both a board and a legislative
investigation.
II. R. McIlwaine, Of Hampden-Sidney
dark-hOrse candidate, was elected to fill
the vacancy made by the deposing Of
Kennedy. McIlwaine had been previously
mentioned in connection with the library,
but it was generally considered that other
candidates would have a better chance
for the position.
The session was executive throughout,
8 statement Of what had been done being
given out after the adjournment
Many other matters in connection with
the library were discussed and passed
upon. but the disposition Of the Kennedy
matter has taken precedence over every
other in the public mind.
1t has been stated that in the event the
board voted to sustain Kennedy a bill
would be offered at the coming session Of
the legislature Withdrawing any appropri-
alton on the part Of the State for the sup
port of the library
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
ARREST MEXICAN BANDSMEN.
Suspected of Having Cut American
Sailor In Norfolk.
special 70 The Washington Herald.

EfeCl1l 70 me Na>lNielbu Herald
Norfolk, Va. July 6.-Charged with be-
ing responsible for the stabbing Of Sea-
man Clapp I'm a Pine Beach resort about
o'clock this morning, Second Sergts
Gormez and Velasquez, Of the Mexican
army. members of the Mexican National
Band stationed at the jamestown Ex-
position. have been arrested by Norfolk
County officers, and are now in custody
Of Capt. Lugo. Of thes Mexican army. a
member Of the Mexican Exposition Com
mission.
Members of the band and United States
sailors met in the resort. and il Is said
that the byawl followed an exchange Of
words. Clapp was left on the floor.
stabbed in the abdomen. II was stated
tonight that he has a chance for re-
covery.
One Of the men arrested had blood
spattered on his uniform. The charge
against them was 10 be heard by Justice
Backus this afternoon. but Clapp could
not appear The prisoners we're then
paroled.
1t is not thought that the case will de-
velOp into a diplomatic one.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
FINISHES LONG MOTOR TRIP.
Judge Bryan, of Gary, Ill, Toured
Greater Part of the East.

Judge T. Bryan. OF Gary. Ill, treasurer
Of the Steel Corporation. with his family.
has Just completed an automobile trip
traversing much Of the territory east Of
the Mississippi River He started from
New Orleans last New Years Day and
arrived at his home in Illinois just in
time 10 celebrate the Fourth Of July.
The trip was made in two-cycle, four
cylinder Eln1ore touring car. The trip ex-
tended over more than 5000 miles, and.
although it was necessary TO submit the
car to some repairs en- route, these were
neither extensive nor costly, and the car
is said TO be still in good condition and
capable Of repeating its performance.
Judge Bryan drove his car first from
New Orleans 10 Mobile, over the best Of
roads. which made the journey one Of the
pleasantest Of the trip. On this. portion
Of the outing he raced for over one hun
dred miles with an express train. running
over pretty much the same ground. 1t
was nip and tuck at the finish. but the
automobile got the advantage when the
train slowed down on approaching Mo
bile and the touring car reached given
point in Mobile ahead Of the train.
Judge Bryan came up through the South
by easy stages, and Struck his first bad
weather and muddy roads at the James
town Exposition. He has memories Of
that spot similar to those brought away
by the exCUrst0nists Of the washington
Chamber of Commerce Judge Rrvan
came on 10 Washington by boat, and re-
mained here two weeks.
On July IA the party left the Capital
and went by way Of Baltimore and Phila-
delphia to New York Stopping there a
few days, they went on 10 Boston, and
thence turned westward, across New Eng
land, the Empire State. and homeward
along the shore Of Lake Erie.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
DR.. HALE CALLED
UPON TO EXPLAIN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

denomination, Of which We, are justly
proud. Therefore, you, as a clergyman,
should not have placed yourself In the
attitude Of bearing false witness against
your neighbor.' A man Of your proml-
nence, character. and literary ability.
making a public speech that has been
telegraphed all over the country and pub
lished in all the leading newspapers Of the
land, owes it 20 the preservation Of his
own reputation 70 make amends 10 the
residents Of this section who have been
injured by these slanderous remarks.
We now ask you TO correct your
statements.
Respectfully. yours,
Thomas " smith. NJ. T. Weller. A. F. sperr.
W, NJ Potter Edward F. Albert ". M0shv VII
Hams and A. Girouard. executive c1mmittee.'
Dr. Hale has given up his residence
in Washington for the summer and IS
now i'm Boston, where he viii remain
several months
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
TOBACCO MEN ELECT.
T. VI. Darlington, of Richmond. Again
Made Head of Association.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, July 6.-The Tobacco As
sociation Of the United States adjourned
to-day following the election Of officers
for the ensuing year. as follows:
T. NJ. Darlington. Richmond, president:
". l. Petty. Rocky Mount n. c. first
vice president; T. f. Roberts. Chase City.
Va, second vice president: DR.. W. A.
Bradford. Cincinnati. third vice president.
Board Of 8irectors-C. D. Laris, Rich
mond; J. L. Wingo. Richmond; Gen. Stith
Boiling, Petersburg, Va, John b. Boat
wright. Mullins, S. c.; A. B. Darlington.
Danville: G. T. Patten. Darlington. S. C:
r. p. Watson. Wilson. \. c.. W. T.
Clark, wilson John Coleman, Winston,
\. c: ". D. Collins. Louisville: J. A.
Clark. Bedford City, Va. c. A Lewis.
Henderson, y. c.; J. T. Meadows. OK
ford, y. c.. and L. s. Williams, Danville.
The feature Of to-day's session was an
address by Col Berkley Darlington. OF
Dauville. in which he told Of his recent
trip abroad, declaring the association is
considered i'm Europe the official repre-
sentative Of the independent growers and
manufacturers of tobacco leaf in the
world.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
"ArIsr MAY BE Closed I'D.

II Is rumored that some decided steps
will be taken to-morrdW against the al
legged gambling enterprise conducted on A
houseboat in Maryland waters near Jones
Point, just below this city. Recently a
petition from church societies Of this city
was presented 10 Commonwealth Attor-
ney Samuel G. Brent asking that meas
ures be taken at once to break up the re-
sort Subsequently the matter was laid
before Gov. Swanson, who announced that
he would communicate with Gov. War
field, Of Maryland. concerning the case.
II Is thought that the Maryland authori-
ties viii proceed against the ark.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Gerhardt-Nnnninz.
,qshinFf7Fl Herald

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Charles Town W. Va, July 6.-This
morning, at Yinton. near Charles Town.
Miss Adelia Cowan Manning. daughter
Of Mrs. Frances J. Manning. was mar
Tied to RUlfe Gerhardt, of Charleston.
this State, by Rev. John S. Alfrieud
rector of Zion Episcopal Church Mr..
and Mrs. Gerhardt left after a wedding
breakfast on an extended automobile
tour. Among the Out-Of-tOwn guests
were DR.. and Mrs Gerhardt. Of Lewis
burg, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar W. Far
Ter and Miss Elizabeth Farier. Of Penn
sylvania: Mr.. and Mrs John Lincoln.
OF Elkhorn; T. r. Eastman, Miss East
ham. Of HarrisOnburg. Va; Miss Grace
Hddins. Miss Mary GaTnett McCartv. of
Baltimore. and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Preston
Smith, Of Charleston.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
KILLS SUCCESSFUL RIVAL.
NirEinian Shoots Man Who Won
Girl in His Absence.

DpeC1al 10 ne washington ntTails
Roanoke. Va. July 6.-Marshall King
was shot and killed on the threshold Of
his grandfather's home. in Franklin
County. late last evening. by Edward
Saul. a rival suitor for the hand OF Miss
Nellie Ramsey.
Both men were twenty-five years or
age. and had been paying attention to
Miss Ramsey for a number of years.
Recently Saul went to West Virginia
and was absent several weeks. during
which time, it is said. King showered
his affections on the young lady.
Saul returned two days ago. and yes
teTday. after hunting rabbits, passed
by the Ramsey home. where he saw
King and Miss Ramsey together I'm the
parlor Later Saul called at Kings
home and when King appeared al the
door. shot him through the heart with
a Remington rife, killing him instantly.
Saul fed in the direction of Roanoke.
and was pursued by an indignant mob,
but has not been captured. All the
parties are prominent
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
uses PISTOL TO COW VICTIM
Strange Man Attacks Mrs. William
Coles Near Lynchburg,
Little Daughter Witness of the
Crime, but Helpless TO Defend
Her Mother.
80 70 Ths Washlnrtan Herald.

Special TO The washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, July 6.-Mrs. William
Coles. who lives several miles below
the city. was attacked shortly before
dark this evening near her home by
q white man. who escaped.
Mrs. Coles left her home. in COM
pany with her little daughter. to drive
a COW home. The child called her moth
er's attention to the fact that man
was following. and before she could es-
cape the man caught ~ and, with
pistol, cowed the woman into submis-
sion.
Magistrate Fortune tonight organiz-
ed a posse. and a man-hunt is on in
Campbell County. Mrs. Coles was en-
abled to give a good description Of her
assailant.
The victim IS a niece Of Mrs Charles
Walker, who was shot and killed in
South Lynchburg last Saturday night
by Charles Micenheimer.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
CORNERS MILK AND ICE SUPPLY
Lunatic Wants to ship Five Car
Loads of Ice Cream 10 Armours.

Loads OF Ice cream 10 Armours'
Special to The Washington Herald.
Manassas. Va. July ellis r. Hol-
singer. of John S. HOlsinger & Son,
millers. Of near Nokesville. this county,
was adjudged lunatic yesterday BY a
commission consisting of Drs. J. c.
Meredith, of this place. and Benjamin
Brown. of Nokesville. and committed to
the county iafl.
Wednesday night Holsinger con-
ceiyed the idea that he had an order
from Armour & Co. for five car loads of
ice cream. and he was a busy man dur
ing the entire night. He aroused every
milk shipper and farmer in his neigh
borhood and sought to engage their
entire output Of milk for the next
thirty days.
All the ice in the vicinity was also
engaged, and the merchants OF NOkes-
WILLIE had to promise TO give up all their
dry goods boxes and empty barrels to
HelsInger, in which to ship his imag
mary order Mr.. Holsinger's actions
during the past few weeks have been
the comment of his family and friends.
and his sudden dementia on Wednesday
night was no surprise TO them.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
S0UDER MAY RECOVER.
Authorities DO Not Expect to Catch
His AssniIant
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville Nd. July 6.-Barring the
release this morning Of the two negro
suspects held I'm Jail here in connection
with the Souder shooting and robbing
AT Redland, last wednesday. this has
been an uneventful day in the search
for the perpetrator of the crime Ru-
mOrs on the subject have even ceased
70 circulate
States Attorney Peter said tonight
that he had practically given up hope
Of apprehending the Culprit.
Young Souder is said tonight to have
rallied. and hope IS now entertained for
his recovery.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Carlin Is Formally Declared
Nominee for Congress.
SUICIDE TO BE BURIED TODAY
Believed in the Ancient City that
Maryland Authorities May Move
Against "the Ark"-Luna Park Has
Organized a Ball Team-James
Morrison Il Released from Custody.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
(Bell Telephone ll3.)
asraeA

Alexandra. Va. July 6.-Charles c.
Carlin, of this city, was to-day formally
declared by the Democratic Congressional
Committee the party nominee for Con
gress from the Eighth district. to sue
coed the late Representative John f.
Rixey
The committee met this afternoon at the
office Of Attorney Gardner +. Boothe, In
this city The perfunctory designation Of
Carlin as the Democratic candidate was
the only business transacted.
No representations in regard to alleged
improper methods in the primary were
made AZ the committee meeting to-day.
According to the canvass Of the votes by
the committee. Carlin received 4.012; r.
Lindsey Gordon. 3i57, and Judge Nicol,
1888.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
WHO SENT THE SQUIRRELS2
baltimore Police Chief Gets Two
from Washington.
ial 70 The Washington HqraId

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd. July 6-Marshal Far
nan received to-day two large and very
frlsky squirrels. the present of a friend
in Washington. d. c. They came by ex-
press in a wire-covered box, and were
transferred 20 larger cage by Sergt.
John Fetsch
The squirrels have been christened
TON" and Jerry" and the marshal
wants to keep them at headquarters and
make pets of them.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
POPE'S BARBER A FAKER.
Sells Hair Claimed TO Have Been Cut
from His Holiness Head.

Rome. July 6-For selling gray hair, de-
claring it had been cut from the Popes
head, the Vatican barber has been sum
marily dismissed. More than ten pounds
Of hair had been disposed Of for large
sums before the fraud was discovered.
"The rascal made people believe me as
hairy as Samson" was His Holiness IN
dignant exclamation when told Of the
theving trade.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Stearns' Funeral To-day.

The funeral Of George W, Stearns, who
committed suicide last night az his home,
l2 South ST. Asaph street. by drinking
chloroform. will be held tomorrow after
noon, at 4:30 O'Clock, from his residence.
The services will be attended in a body
by Alexandria Council. Junior Order
United American Mechanics, Of which or
ganization he was a member. Rev. Jo-
seph r. Sewer, Of the Second Presby-
terian Church. will officiate. and inter-
meut will be In Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
COMMANDER GRANT TO LEAVE.
Ordered from Naval Academy to War
College at Newport.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md. July 6.-Commander
Albert W. Grant for the last three years
head Of the department OF seamanship
at the Naval Academy. to-day received
orders detaching him from that institu-
tion July T. TO proceed to Newport. r. l..
for duty at the Naval War College there.
Commander Grant has, since the retire
ment of Capt George P. Calvocoresses,
several days ago, been acting command
ant of midshipmen until the arrival Of
Commander William S. Benson. who is
expected July y.
Who will succeed Commander Grant as
head of the department of seamanship
has not been announced
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

For real service, the trim shirt waist
made up without lace insertions and
embroidery, IS the only practical
choice of the sensible woman. Such q
waist IS shown in the accompanying
sketch. and for its making the new
madras, chambray, linen, or lawn may
serve. The. waist closes I'm front be-
meath the tuc6s. while the groups Of
buttons lend II an air Of trimness. The
tucks at the shoulders and those In back
are turned toward each other in slot
Seam effect. The choice Of two sleeves
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
RAKES PAPER IN COURT.
Baltimore Judge May Attach II for
Alleged Contempt.
SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Md. July s.-JudRe Nor
ris. sitting IN the case Of John ". II.
Geiger. former cashier Of the Canton
National Bank. charged with fraudulent
transactions, severely criticised the
Baltimore World to-day for the publi-
cation Of an editorial in which the
charges against Geiger are called "a
mass n technicalitles." and intimating
that he should not be convicted.
Judge Morris issued an order 20 show
cause why attachment for contempt
should not issue against Herbert c.
Cupit, president and general manager
of the World. because of the editorial
Copies OF the editorial were sent
anonymously to each member OF the
jury. and Secret Service men are after
the sender
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
DIR. PItmen ParaIyzed.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va, July 6.-Dr. w. f.
Pitman, native Of Shenandoah Coun-
~. who has been practicing medicine
here fer more than two decades. was
stricken with paralysis last evening at
the supper table. His condition is crit
icaL
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Lnmc. Morrf-nn nismi.,cd

James Morrison. who states that his
home is In Washington, was given
hearing to-day before United States Com
missioner Garnett on the charge OF rob
hing slot machines on the steamer Tren-
ton, and was dismissed. there being no
evidence 10 show that robbery was COM
mitted
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP.
Opens Tomorrow 10 Continue UnuI
July 10
Special 20 The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Boyds. Nd. July G-The Washington
Grove camp meeting begins tomorrow
and VIII continue until Friday. July 70.
This camp is known for the large attend
ance from Washington and this county.
This year il Will be under the supervision
Of Rev. John r. Sumwalt. presiding elder
Of the Washington district. assisted by
Rev. Albert H. Zimmerman and other
weIl-known ministers of Washington.
The Chautauqua will follow the closing
Of the camp. and will continue through
out the early part Of August
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
American Consul Reache. Par,.

Paris. July 6.-Mr. Ridgelay, the
American consul general of Barcelona
reached Paris yesterday on his way to
London.
Miss Flora Wilson, daughter of Sec
retary Wilson, has gone to Switzerland
with friends for a vacation.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
LEPER DOUBLES ON THEM.
Harrisburg, Pa, 0hicials Dumped
Him Down on baltimore.

SpeciaI % The washington HefaIl.
Baltimore. Md. July 6.-Yung Mock
Chinese leper. was dumped on Balti-
more Friday afternoon by the health
officials Of Harrisburg, Pa. When the
Chinaman reached here he bought re-
turn ticket. and was back in Harris
burg while the health officials there
were still coneratulating themselves on
having. gotten rid Of him.
To-day the Northern Central Railway
people located the cars the leper had
Travelled in, and had them fumigated.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

IS given, the long and short, the latter
being finished with a neat rolling cuff.
A collar Of the same. or linen. with a
small bow of lace or silk, may com
plete the neck. For the medium size
SlE yards 80 inches wide are required.
Sizes, S2 to AZ inches bust measure.
A pattern Of this may be obtained by
incioslng 10 cents I'm stamps and ad-
dressing Pattern Department. The
Washington Herald, 734 Fifteenth
street northwest. giving number (259O)
and size wanted.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Luna Park Has BAN Team.

The Luna Park baseball team. with
Edmund Clark as manager. has been or
ganized, and will arrange several games
with Washington teams 10 be PLAYED on
the park grounds. Robert Wright is
captain Of the new club.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
HIGH LICENSE FOR LYNCHBURG
council Expected 10 Raise II from
S7OO Year 10 $4,000.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
bynchburg, Va. July 6.-The finance
committee Of the city council viii re-
port at the next meeting of the coun-
Gil measure amending the tax ordi-
nance OF the city. which will increase
the retail liquor license from 5000 per
annum to S2,5G0. There seems 70 be no
doubt that the measure will pass. as II
Is compromise between the saloon in
terests and prohibitlonists.
There are thirty-six saloons in the
city and such a high license would
probably close more than half OF them
Ihe city already has a 10 o'clock clos
ing law.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
seaman Peter Floss Drowned.
he Washington Herald.

NIFtlaI % INC NtslIukI0n HtTaId.
Norfolk, Va, July 6.-Peter Floss.
twenty-one years old, an ordinary sea-
man, attached to the battle ship Ohio. fell
into Hampton Roads from the waterllne
armor belt of the ship and drowned be-
fore assistance could get to him.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
FINED FOR SHOOTING MAN.
r. A. Murphy TO Pay $500 and Spend
Day I'm Jail.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Lynehburg, Va, July &c. A. Muir
phy who late last winter shot H. H.
Harvey, well-known business man, in
a restaurant was convicted this even
ing Of unlawful shooting and sentenced
to pay fine Of $500 and serve one day
in jail.
Harvey has recovered from his
wounds, hut he IS still on a crutch be-
cause OF a fractured ankle, which he
sustained in falling when he was shot
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Mrs. Emma Mitchell Dead.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Culpeper. Va July 6.-1frs. Emma
Mitchell died here late this evening.
aged eighty-four years. She was the
widow Of Rev. John Mitchell for many
years pastor OF the Methodist church
of Culpeper.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
THANK WASHINGTON HERALD.
lexington Citizens Express Appre-
citation of Assistance.

Editor The Washington Herald:
At the last meeting Of the North
Capitol and lexington Citizens Associa-
ton, by unanimous vote Of those present.
the secretary was instructed TO convey
to The Washington Herald the thanks Of
the association for the good work it did in
helping citizens in their movement toward
having the location for the proposed
stable for the District changed from Sec
ond street northwest.
Very respectfully.
A, o. TINGLEY
Sec-etarT-Treaslre
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
HERO OF 80 BATTLES DEAD.
Thomas Davis, Lieutenant in Civil
War, Passes Away mt JOhnstovyn,

war; E"sses away Mt JohnstoWn,
Johnstown. Paw July 6.-Thomas
Davis, Of Ebensburg. second lieutenant
of Company c. Nineteenth United States
Regulars, in the civil war, and a hero
of tbirty-two battles, including Sher-
mans march to the sea, died to-day.
aged seventy-siX.
He was an anti-graft membe~ Of the
Pennsylvania legislature from 1901 10
1905. and had a creditabIe record.