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The Washington herald., 1907-07-05
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The Washington herald., 1907-07-05
= Observation-Disclosures.

The private rooms in our new
Fireproof Storage Building are
thoroughly approved BY the Fire
Underwriters.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
CAUGHT IN CABLE; KILLED
Wilson Redhoffer Loses Life Work
ing on Senate Building,
Life Crushed Out by Guy Rope Used
in Hoisting stones for
New Structure,

While attending a guy-rope attached to
one Of the large derricks on the new
Senate Office Building yesterday morning
Wilson Redhofer. twenty-four years old,
was caught and severely crushed in the
coils Of the cable receiving injuries from
which he died at the Casualty Hospital
two hours later
Redhoffer was stationed near a hcisting
engine. In charge. Of Walter Payne, and
at the time Of the accident was engaged
with a number Of others I'm placing the
large stones which form the outer walls
Of the building. In some way the guy
rope became entangled about his body
Just as the engine was started. Before
assistance could reach him the unfor-
tunate man was ground almost 20 a pulp.
As soon as possible the engine was stop
ped and Redhoffer released The ambu-
lance from the Casualty Hospital was
summoned and Redhoffer was removed TO
that institution. whore il was found he
had received several broken ribs, besides
internal injuries
Coroner hewitt WAS notified and re-
turned q verdict OF accidental death. The
body was taken 10 Redhofer's home, 243
North Capitol street
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
MRS. OSBORN GETS ESTATE.
VIII of Husband Leaves Property to
WidoW-Other Wills.

Mrs. Annie G. Osborn is named as TIE
sole beneficiary and executrix in the will
Of Alfred G. Osborn, dated September q.
1895, and fled for probate yesterday.
The will OF Robert Wilson Falls dated
April q last. was filed for probate yester-
day. and in il the testator devises his
entire estate in equal shares TO his chill
dren, Robert S. Falls and Mary Roberta
Green, wife Of James Johnston Green. Of
Alexandria. Va. The testator's son. Rob
ert Shoemaker Falls, and his his son-in-
law, James Johnston Green. are appointed
executors. Mr.. Falls died May last.
Two wills Of Mrs Charles Catharine
Rupert, dated December %, 1897, and
March "A, 1903. were filed for probate yes
terday BY the will of the earlier date
the entire estate is devised 10 the daugh-
ter Of the deceased, Annie May Rupert.
BY the later one, the property is devised
70 James II. Taylor, in trust for the
maintenance and education of Annie MAY
Rupert during her minority, At her ma
jOrity she is to receive the property un-
conditiOnally. James II. Taylor is ap-
pointed executor
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
BLAMES THE NEGRO TROOPS
Brownsville Citizen Declares He Saw
the Soldiers Fire.
Tells senate Committee How They
Identified Troopers.

Testimony tending 70 show that negro
soldiers Of the Twenty-fifth United States
infantry were guilty of shooting-up
Brownsville, Tex, on the night Of August
l3 last. was presented yesterday 10 the
Senate Military Committee by three resi-
den5s of that town-Mr. and Mrs. George
w. Renden and Jose Martinez, who lived
opposite the Fort Brown Barracks on the
night of the outrage.
Mr. Renden was the first witness pro
duceG for the purpose Of justifying the
Presidents action i'm dismissing the two
comuauies Of the regiment for participa-
ton in the affair. As his position. In the
second story Of "a building fronting the
barracks and at the entrance of Fort
Brown, where practically the only lights
were situated. gave him better opportu-
nifty to identify the men than any one
else. his testimony was looked upon with
considerable interest
He is seventy-two years of age. is
slightly deaf, owns considerable property
I'M Brownsville. and is a civil engineer.
While Young man he served ln the
United States navy. and was on one Of
Commodore Perry's ships IN the eNpedi-
ton 20 Japan in 1888 that resulted in the
opening Of japanese ports for the FIST
time.
Reuden said he was awakened by the
shots on the night Of August Is, looked
out Of his window and saw four or I'VE
men running from the barracks of Com
panv c inside the fort As they came
under the light from the lamps he recog-
niZed them as COlored soldiers In uniform,
although they were, he ACKNOWLEDGED,
from thirty to fifty feet from the lamps.
His testimony in this respect was not
shaken on cross-eXamination, but previ-
Gus evidence. based on experiments under
approximate conditions, is that neither
the uniform nor the color We're diStin-
guishable az any such distance.
Mrs. RendeIl corroborated her hus-
bands testimony except as TO his reCOg-
milton Of the men as colOTed soldiers.
Jose Martinez, a fine looking Mexican,
thirty years old. who was not on very in
innate terms with the English language,
testified partly through an Interpreter.
He was a clerk in a Brownsville drug
store. and was in his apartments, oppo-
site the barracks, reading. when the
shooting began. He eXtinguished his
light. shut his door. and lay on the floor.
He however. identified some Of the men
as soldiers. from their light uniforms, and
supposed they were colored because their
faces appeared darker than their uni
forms.
He also heard them shout Hurry up
and Jump as they came over the wall
and saw they carried rifles, which they
shot from the hip. They went down town
by way of the alley, firing as they went.
Martinez thought there were some 200
shots fired.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
WOMAN KILLS HERSELF.
Mrs. Marie l.. JOlIey Commits Sui
eide by InhaIing Gas.

Mrs. Marie l.. Jolley a government
clerk, committed suicide at her home,
1 L street northwest, some time late
Tuesday night or yesterday morning by
inhaling Illuminating gas. The discovery
was made by her daughter shortly after
o'clock yesterday morning, who went
70 her mothers room TO awaken her and
noticed a strong Odor Of gas escaping
from the room. Opening the door. she
was hOrrOr-StruCk to see the body of her
mother stretched on the bed with a rub
Der tube leading from the cock OF a
small gas stove in her mouth. The girls
screams aroused the other people in the
house, who hastily summoned a physi-
clan. The woman was beyond any medi-
cal assistance. the doctor stating that
she had been dead for several hours Il
was found upon examination that. besides
inhaling the gas from the tube. another
gas jet in the room had been opened.
Coroner Neyitt. who was notified
granted a certificate Of death II is ex-
pected that the womans husband. from
whom she had been separated for several
years, will arrive some time to-day to
take charge Of the funeral
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
RennhIicnn Cluhs Meet To-nIeht.

An important meeting of the executive
committee of the League Of Republican
State Clubs of the District of Columbia
has been called 10 take place at the
Hotel Dewey this evening. Several mat
ters Of special interest to the welfare Of
the league will be discussed. and espe-
cially action in regard to increasing the
membership of the league. Il has long
been the ambition of the league TO estab-
lish an interstate Republican club in the
District of Columbia. its membership to
be composed of the Republicans Of the
various States in the Union residing in
the District The District Of Columbia
League consists of fourteen State clubs,
having an aggregate membership of 1900
voters.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Concert at Navy Yard To-day.

The Naval Gun Factory Band, one Of
the best musical organizations in the
District, will give an open air concert
in the navy yard this evening, COM
mencing at 7.3O o'clock. Under the di-
rection of Jacob G. Moody the band will
render the following programme;
March Brooks Chicago Marine Band '...... Seitz
Medley overture, When the Whppoorwill sings
Marguerite Hell and Haeer
Euphonium SOLO Rocked in the Cradle Of the
Deep. with variations. Robinson
Mr.. Alfred Grosskurth sooist
Walt The Shamrock ......... Theo. Moses Tobani
Overture "0rpheus IN der Underwelt" . .Ohenbach
Medley selection. George Washington. ir" Cohan
Novelette,, Golden Rod" ............Nlabel Mckinley
Medley. "Songs from the Plantation Conterno
'Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-Open 9 a. m. 70 10 p. m on
secular days: from ? ?. m TO 10 p. N. on Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public Librar-Open a. N. TO .. m; holidays.
10 a. N. to 10 p m Sundays. 10 10 p m.
Executive Mansion-Open 10 a. n. 10 p. m
United States Capitol-Open a. N. 10 ?. M
United States Treasury-open 3 a. m. to p. m.
State, War and Navy Departments-Open a. =.
TO p m. THE original Declaration Of Independence
is in the Library of the State DEPARTMENT.
United States Patent ohice-Open a N TO 2
?. m.
United States Pension Bureau-open . q. m. to 4
p. m.
United States Post-ofiee-Opsn a. NJ to > p N.
Washington City Post-onice-Open all hours The
Dead Letter Office is IN the city post-oaice.
Netionai Botanic Gsrdens-Open Q. IN. TO p m
Elsa Commisson-Open 9 a. m. 10 ?. m.
Army Medical Mussum-Open a m. TO 4 p. N.
National Museum-Open a. m. to ?. m tinclud-
ing holidays.
Including holidays.
Agricultural Dcpartment-Open a. m. to p. m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printins-open o. M.
20 23o p NJ
Washington Monument (555ls feet in height)-Open
~ A4s " olV y. H. AEleNAlVE AVts ASs AnA eAb~A
40 p M
Corc1Eah Gallery Of Art-Open 30 s. N. TO p. ID,
in winter: 9 a. m. 10 4 ?. m in summer. sundays
80 p N TO 5 p. n, excepting in midsummer Ad-
mission free on Tuesiays Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundays other days. sc admission.
Government Printing Ohice-ODsn 10 a N. TO
?. N.
Navy Yard-Opcn 9 a. m. to 80 ?. m
IN THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb Of Washington
Open II a. m. 10 5 p N.
Arlington National Cenetery-Open all day
Cathedral Grounds Tennalytown rosd-open 8 a.
n. to 2. III
United States Soldiers Home-opsn a. n. to
sunset
Geological Park-0pen all day
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Chew Chase and hensington.
Naval OhseryatoFy-Open 9 4. N, 70 3 p. M
Cabin John Bridge Catholic University, and Alex
andIia.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Funeral of Frederick Graf.

The funeral of Frederick Graf, a mem
Der Of the United States army, and noted
as an Indian fighter, will be held at 2
o'clock this afternoon in his home, 17H
Eleventh street northwest. The interment
will be in Arlington Cemetery, with full
military hOnOrs, the services being held
under the auspices of his comrades of
the Schofleld Army and Navy Garrison.
Mr.. Graf was a native of Germany and
was fifty-nine years old. He came to this
country when a young man, and, entering
the army, won distinction in numerous
Indian campaigns during d service Of
eighteen years in the West. He was re-
Gently honorably discharged and placed
upon half pay Mr.. Graf leaves a wife
and two children.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
NEGROES TO RAISE FOWLS.
schools VIII Teach Pupils Art Of
Chicken Breeding.

Chicken raising, TO be confined, Of
course. within strictly legitimate bounds,
is to be a part of the curriculum Of the
colored schools. Commissioner West yes
terday gave his official approval to the
recommendation Of Admiral Baird, Sec
retary ". W. Connor, and other promi-
nent school officials, that an incubator
be installed in one of the colored seats Of
learning.
The Commissioners and school officials
are hopeful Of good results, not only in
the matter of the production of eggs and
chickens, but also in the incubation in
the youthful MIND Of various precepts
which have long been associated with the
raising" and other means of obtaining
fowls
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
ONLY 12 HOTELS LICENSED.
Clash Over Fire Escape Regulations
Creates TronbIe

Some delay has been experienced by
the assessor I'm the collection Of taxes
on hotel property, owing to the enforce
ment # the new fire escape regulations.
The assessor is not permitted 10 issue a
license TO hotels until he has received a
certificate from the building inspector
showing that the owners OF the building
have complied with the fire regulations,
but in order that no unnecessary hardships
be enforced the Commissioners agreed TO
issue the necessary licenses with the IN
derstanding that the owners or managers
OF the hotels would make the necessary
changes 10 their buildings so as 20 bring
them within the requirements Of the law
within ninety days. At present, how
ever. according 20 the officials Of the as
SCISSORS Office. but twelve hotels out Of
total Of eighty-one, are operating under
a license.
Il is probable that the matter wifi be
referred 10 the corporation counsel with
a view Of determining whether the own
ers or managers Of these hotels can be
prosecuted
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
LEGAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News. and sl
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every day IN the year al 6-O J.. n. and day
steamer. even dates in May. leaving at a. L.
To Mount Nernon-Steamsr Manchester daily. 10
d. m. and ;s5 p n. from Seventh street wharf.
To AleXaudria-Feuy steamer Lsckawanna every
hour and half from s a. m. 10 5 D N.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological PARK. Chevy
Chase, and kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
ard New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Three Horses burned in Barn.

Fire totally destroyed the stable in the
rear of 400 F street southwest last even
ing. Three horses which were in the barn
were burned 70 death. The building.
which was owned by Chris thinner. was
occupied by Jesse Barnes and F. C. Lacy.
The damage. amounting to $500, is fully
covered by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Taft Gets Report ow Riot.

Secretary Taft has received the re-
port Of Col Robert l. Bullard. who
was directed by Gov. MagOOn TO make
an investigation into the causes Of the
Santiago riot between the police Of
Santiago. Cuba, and the sailors from
the Tacoma. The Secretary will not
make public the contents Of the report
at present.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Visitor 10 Government Hospital.

The President has appointed Rev. John
NJ. SChick. D. D.. pastor Of Grace Re
formed Church. a member of the board
of visitors of the Government Hospital
for the Insane. to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Rev. Teunis Hamilton.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
WHO'S YOUR TAILOR ?"

Consult Gatchel. the critic on correct
dress. He'll tailor you a suit that viii
measure up TO your highest expectations.
Get samples Of the stylish fabrics he
offers in his special navy sack suits at
S25. at his shop. 1905 T street
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Pnrest and Most whoIesome Breod

TiOT quality and purity Of Holmes genuine
homemade Milk Bread. The best mate
rails and the most successful methods are
employed We deliver MIX Bread fresh
and clean from oven to table, sc. loaf De-
liciOus homemade Pies, 2GC. Holmes Bak-
cry, 1st q L sts., phones E l4i0 & l4fl
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
The Best Evidence of superIoritv

of bread quality in Schneider's Malt"
Bread is afforded by its steadily increasing
sales. Nc other can compare with it in
purity or deliciousness. At grocers.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra Mt Park
Hotel. Winter Garden. Rathskeller, \. Y.
ave. and 1lth st. +. EndTes. Prop.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Asbevt,la Gland of the Skx

Extremely low round-trip rates via
Southern Railway May 20-24 inclusive;
final return limit, June z. 1907, account
meeting American Library Association.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

Emblems for Colleges, Schools, Socie-
ties-Pins, Pillows, &c Costinetts s, SIS 18th.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Buy Your U0uu

Exactly as you would anything else on
the most advantageous terms. Ask the
Mercantile Savings Society. 1906 F - NV
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned, and Stored
+. r. Hinkel & Co, successors to Thorn
Carpet Cleaning Co, ASS Me. ave Tel. 2035
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges.
Most economical; best bakers. c. A
Muddiman & Co., SIG 18th st.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

schneider's Delicious Hard Shell Crabs
served at the feasts every night at the
Navy Yard Exchange.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
Do Net Buy N,Iburn,,

Paints & stains for BenutifyinG Homes
l. S. QuaCkenbush. 3263 NJ 81. NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16
25c Jars Marwaco Preserves. Zoe,

25c Jars Marwace Preserves, 10c;
2Oc Jars Dog Head Jams, Pike; 10c. Jars
Reliance Preserves, &c; 15c Tumblers
Pure Jelly. lie. Pyles' New Method Stores
412 4th Sc. 914 llth Sc. Harrison. Ana .
II eth ne. Sd & Nd. ave. ne. 18th & G
ne. 4th & H ne. PA H NV, \. J. ave. &
r NV, 1893 2 NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-16

Malaria Capsules unless you intend to fol
low directions. All druggists, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-07
OLD PROSPECTOR
ON DEATHS BRINK
Quaint Character, 90 Years Old, Who
Came to California Before the
Days of '49, Falls In
Faint

"Old Joe," 9S years of age, one of the
most famous of local characters and
known in all parts of the west as q
prospector who has tramped more
miles than almost any other man in a
search for gold, was taken to the re-
ceiving hospital yesterday afternoon
after he had been found in faint at
the livery stable at PA East Eighth
street.
Later in the afternoon Old Joe, whose
right name is not known, although
thousands of persons are familiar with
his appearance, was removed to the
county hospital, where the physicians
state 1t will be impossible to save his
life, owing to his advanced age.
For more than sixteen years the old
man has not slept ina building. Rain
or shine, it made no difference to him.
Wrapped in his rubber blanket he
would lie down under some tree and
doze off, gratefully that he was allowed
to enjoy the fresh air and the bright
stars.
With long white unkempt hair and
beard and with his pack of blankets
and food strapped across his shoulders.
Old Joe made picturesque figure. Tall
and with broad shoulders he stood
erect as a young pine while his voice
was strong as that of men many years
MS junior.
Joe is said to have come to Califor-
mia long before the days of 40. With
the earliest scouts he is said to have
journeyed across the plains and en-
gagged in hunting and trapping on the
Pacific coast. Soon the thirst for gold
overlook him and since that time he
has tramped ceaselessly over hills and
seeking out claims which he
sold to speculators.
He was unconscious when taken to
the receiving hospital and his correct
name or the names of any of his rela-
tives could not be learned. In his pack
was found a sewing outfit such as is
usually carried by a housewife, while
his clothing showed signs that he had
used it many times to advantage.
Only a small sum of money was
found in his pockets and nothing else
of value. The old man was weakened
from long years without proper care or
food. and it is improbable he will
again be able to leave his bed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-07
THREE ARRESTED
IN DORR|S CASE
CHARGED WITH BATTERY ON
WOMAN
Acting Under Mothers Orders, Trio Of
Men Forclbly Took Woman
from Boarding House
to Sanitarium

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Jan. 6.--L. w. Fol-
som, DR.. Ledford and A. p. Doris, the
three men who assisted Mrs. Kate
Pickett in the forcible removal of her
daughter, Mrs. Doris, from the Glen
wood rooming house yesterday after
noon, are all under arrest. charged with
battery. The complaints were sworn to
by Mrs. Ora Mitchell friend of Mrs.
Doris. who lives at the Glenwood
apartments. Folsom, a deputy consta-
BILE whose term of office expires tomor-
row, was arrested about midnight last
night by Marshal Young. He was re-
leased on his own recognizance and will
have hearing tomorrow morning. Dor
ris and DIR. Ledford, Mrs. Doris BROTH
er-in-law, were arrested early this
morning by the marshal and were held
at the city hall until 10 o'clock, when
they were arraigned before Recorder
Hart and released upon the recogniz-
ance of their attorney. Their hearing
will also be tomorrow morning.
Folsom claims that he was justified
in his actions and that he only did his
duty as an officer.
While f. A. Knight, Mrs. Doris at
torney, contends that the deputy con-
stable was in the wrong, Carl Monk.
city attorney and attorney for Doris,
said today:
"Folsom and the woman's husband
were empowered to take her by force
and they did. Her mother, Mrs. Kate
M. Pickett, whom Judge Gibbs APP
pointed Mrs. Doris guardian, is only
concerned in keeping her from using
morphine. For that reason alone Mrs.
Doris has been taken to a Los Angeles
sanitarium.'
Knight will bring suit in the superior
court tomorrow, he said tonight, to
have Mrs. Dorris declared sane. This
will necessitate her being produced in
court. Knight did not know tonight
where Mrs. Doris Is confined, and ex-
pressed the opinion from his knowledge
of the case that she was under the in
fluence of opiates. DIR. Ledford was
said by Mrs. Doris last week. when she
was upon the witness stand, to have
been the person who led her into the
continued use of morphine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-07
LANE WILL LOOK
INTO RATE CASES
CONTINUED from Page One)

for the Salt Lake, expressed doubt re-
garding the report that there is a
ninety -nine-year freight clause In the
agreement between the Salt Lake and
the Union Pacific, but he said that there
was the customary agreement as to
freight rates. He continued:
when Mr.. Hartman bought into the
Salt Lake the purchase was made by
+. II. Hartman as trustee for his asso-
ciates, and the sale was made by Sena-
tor Clark IN the same capacity. Who
Mr.. Hartman was buying for was not
made known at that time. The stock
was transferred TO some one OF his COM
panies of course, but further than that
1 cannot say. l do not recall that II
was a case of intimidation on the part
of Mr. Hartman. 1t was question of
advancement of the Clark railroad i'm
terests and profit from his lines in the
future.
1T is true that Senator Clark had
intended making the Salt Lake rail-
road an Independent line. The Union
Pacific was, in reality, In the affairs OF
the Salt Lake years ago. The Salt Lake
originally, II will be remembered. was
the Los Angeles & Glendale railway,
narrow gauge line. This was In 1877.
Later it extended to Pasadena, with
standard gauge track and was known
as the Los Angeles, Pasadena g. Glen
dale line, Senator Kerens Of st. Louis
was interested in the new road"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-07
140O LABORERs
RIOT ON STREETS
By Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-In a riot
of 1400 Greek laborers eployed on the
United railroads today Markos Rouha-
tos, Greek, was struck on the head
by a brick and killed. The men We're
working on the street car tracks at
Sixteenth and Valencia streets, under
Maurice Buckley, a foreman.
Shortly before noon Buckley dis
charged William Christ, the interpreter,
and Rouhatos, a laborer This, it is
said, angered the Greeks, who sent a
shower of stones. bricks and other mis-
siles at the foreman. One of these ac-
cidentally struck Rouhatos, killing him
instantly.
Buckley took refuge in a saloon,
which was almost wrecked by the
Greeks in their efforts to get the fore
man, who defended himself with a
sledge hammer until rescued by the po-
lice.
Buckley, Christ and Nikolas Petra
tos have been arrested pending an in
vestigation. The Greeks refused to re-
turn to work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-07
lNvENTS CODE THAT SAVES
THREE-F0URTHS IN TOLLS

LONDON, Jan. 6.--An ingenious tele-
graph code has been devised by Walter
Cooke of Boston, Lincolnshire, which.
he asserts, will reduce the worlds tele-
graph bills by three-quarters.
IT can save IS cents on the dollar"
said Cooke. "As / have coded the
alphabets, as well as words, my code
applies to any language. 1t may be
used for newspaper messages, stock
exchange quotations, racing news and
you require. For example,
take this message:
1.-The riding Of Ferreira and his
party of eleven Boer marauders from
the Anglo-German frontier into North
Cape Colony is being taken too serious
ly, not to say scarly, in Capetown.'
There you have thirty-two words. In
my code 'legram there are only nine,
for il would read:
'Paseimayba dakaumaxba baimoi-
capa railowia gaVaveai keadatars ala
uisara roakader Ferreira.'