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The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
MOSELEY ILL; TAKES REST
Temporarily Surrenders Duties as In
terstate Commerce Secretary.
Suffering from BriGht's Disease, He
Goes TO NewburypOrt, Mass,
for Change OF Climate.

Edward A. Moseley secretary TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission. whose
health for the past year has been in an
unsatisfactory state. has been Obliged 10
temporarily surrender his duties at the
Interstate Commerce Commission and de-
vote himself to recuperaton.
Mr. Moseley is afflicted with Brights
disease and fatty degeneration of the
heart, it Is said. and Or. George NJ Ruff
fin. n01 L street, his physician, advised
him TO seek a change Of climate. Mr..
Moseley. complying with the instructions
Of his physician, has gone to Newbury-
port. Mass. where he has taken a cot
tage, and viii receive every medical at
tention.
Mrs. Moseley and family are in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
Confer in a Hurry.
ROOSEVELT FIRST; THEN TAFT.
Thayer Also Thinks that Democrats
VIII Pick Bryan.

That New England is for Roosevelt
rather than for Taft is the opinion Of ex-
Representative John r. Thayer. of Mas
sachusetts, who was in Washington yes
terday.
Mr Thayer is q Democrat, who for
three terms represented the Worcester
district, which is strongly Republican,
and. while not active in politics now, he
keeps well informed upon political senti-
ment
The situation" said Mr.. Thayer, lis
one which the Democrats might as well
admit and prepare 10 face. New England
Republicans want Mr.. Roosevelt renom-
mated; they are all for him. and 50 are
half the Democrats. I believe he viii be
renOminated. and I greatly fear that he
will be reelected. do not believe thar
he viii be able 10 Withstand the pressure
Of the demand that he run again. How
ever, If he We're my own brother, and
felt certain that he would be reelected.
would not advise him to take the nomi-
nation.
I'VE are on the crest Of a greaT wave
Of prosperity now; but if there should be
panic and business depression during
AlAE mat A0AA gNe-Ao - ANbtSthNAt HpAtAA = ~
down in history as a failure rather than
a success. as the country now seems to
regard him. No one can guarantee that
there will not be a business depression
in view Of the present tendency to unset
tie things. II Roosevelt were not 10 be
a candidate, it is probable that a major
ity of New England Republicans would
favor Taft. although the Hughes boom
IS coming to be recognized IN that section
Of the country
Regarding the Democratic situation,
DIr Thayer who has never been regard
ed as a pronounced Bryan man. said
that no one other than the Nebraskan
was seriously under consideration by the
New England Democracy.
'It Is not that they want Mr.. Bryan
particularly" cOntUued Mr.. Thayer. but
there doesn't seem to be any one else in
sight. We haven't attached much inn
portance 10 the Chanler boom in Massa-
chusetts. so that at present Mt. Bryan
seems 70 have the call.
'There hasn't been a time IN years
when the Democrats of Massachusetts had
so good a chance TO carry the State and
elect a governor as they have this year,
II they would get together and quit fight
ing among themselves. Mr.. Whitney and
Mr.. Bartlett each have strong followings,
and II either one of them is nominated
and there IS no Ill feeling after the con-
vention we ought 10 win easily. There
are enough Republicans dissatisfied with
their own party in the State and with
Gov. Guild to make Il a walkOver for
the Democrats, II they win stop quarrel
ing among themselves and stand by the
ticket nominated"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
MAY PROBE FENTON CASE
Commissioner West Will Ask for a
Committee,
Believes Government Asylum Holds
Some People Who Are
Not Insane.

Commissioner West yesterday an
nounced that he will recommend 10 the
Commissioners the appointment OF d
committee OF three physicians TO investi-
gate conditions at the Government Asy-
ium for the Insane, particularly with
reference TO the present system, by
which patients are .iucarcerated in that
institution.
Acting upon the belief that such an in
vestigation may lead 10 the discovery
that there are within the institution
persons whose insanity may be ques-
toned, the Commissioner is desirous OF
obtaining evidence Of such facts Il they
exist
Notifications OF the present law. un-
der which patients are committed 10 the
insane asylum, vii be recommended by
MIR. West 10 the Commissioners.
Under the present law, the signatures
Of three physicians 10 aftidayits to the
effect that they have examined the pa
tleut and found him to be insane, are
necessary Mr.. West suggests that the
physician be required to swear to hay-
ing examined the patient forty-eight
hours prior 20. the signing.
This viii obviate the possibility OF the
signature of a physician 10 the commit
meut of patient whom be has probably
not seen for some length OF time.
Mr.. West Will recommend also thq. the
aHadavits bear the date Of graduation
Of the physicians. as under the law those
signing such commitments must have had
three years actual practice.
The third recommendation is 10 the
effect that the oath OF no person swear
ing 10 the facts leading 90 the incarcer-
alton OF a patient be accepted by a
notary public unless such person be per-
sonally known 20 that Official.
Corporation Counsel +. II Thomas will
within the next few days submit 10 the
Commissioners an opinion as 10 who has
the proper authority 10 investigate the
detention in 81. Elizabeths of Mrs.
Maggie NJ Fcnton
The Commissioners are uncertain
whether they or the district attorney
should act IN the matter.
Because Of the persIasions of her chill
dren. Mrs FentOn. IL is said. will not in
sist on q prosecution. though she Is
undecided as 20 whether sne VII attempt
% recover damages by "a civil suit
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
DOES NOT MIND BROKEN LEG.
But Boy Horse Rustler Fears Whip
ping When He Goes Home.

James BiondL the nine-year-old boy
who was thrown from q buggy borrowed
by himself and three companions TO take
a ride on the Speedway Wednesday after
noon, is rapidly recovering his health and
spirits at the Emergency Hospital. His
only cause for sorrow is. il seems, the
fear Of a whipping when he is taken
home. The little fellow bears well the
pain Of a broken leg and deeply gashed
head, but the mention Of going home
makes him shiver He says he is sorry.
and viii never, never 40 It again.
Biondi and his playfellows. in mo-
ment Of enthusiasm selected from the
runabouts and teams in front of the Cen
ter Market one TO their liking. which
happened 70 he the property Of Joseph
Kengla, butcher. and started for the
Speedway. The horse ran away on the
smooth. easy going, and Biondrs Injuries
resulted.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
Held ON BIGAMY CHARGE
Joseph 0. S. Edmunst0n Is Wanted
by Baltimore Police.
Wife No. 1 Piles Charges-SepaFated
for the Past Three Years.
willing TO Return.

Joseph owen 5. Edmunston, living at il6
Sixth street northwest, was arrested by
Headquarters Detectives HaTtigan and
Evans last night and locked up in the
First precinct police station on tech
nical charge Of being q fugitive from
justice.
Edmunston is wanted by the Baltimore
authorities on the charge Of bigamy
Yesterday wife No. /, from whom he
has been separated for the last three
years. went TO Baltimore and swore out
@ warrant before the authorities, charg-
ing him with bigamy. Marshal Farnam
Immediately communicated with Lieut.
Peek, acting chief Of detectives IN this
city. and Detectives Hdrtigan and Evans
were detailed 20 bring Edmunston in.
They had no trouble locating him.
From Edmmston's own story. say the
police, he marHed Miss Eleanor GorrelI
sixteen years ago, at Catlett Station,
Fauquier County, Va. They made their
residence in this city. but three years
ago they quarreled and separated. one
child. a boy. Erick. fifteen years old, is
living wth his mother.
On September last, Edmunston. il is
said married Miss Mary Bradley. 4
New York girl. in the bookroom Of the
Baltimore Methodist. Rev. c. NJ. Lewis
ter. managing editor Of the Methodis
ofiiciated. After the ceremony the couple
came TO this city. A notice OF their
marriage appeared in the local papers,
and this was the first intimation Mrs.
Edmunston No. I had of her husband s
second marriage.
Mrs. Edmunston No. is in Baltimore,
but her address is unknown. Edmunston.
who has visited neither wife recently,
would not discuss the details Of his sec
ond marriage last night. He freely ad-
mits it. according 10 the police. and told
Lieut.. Peck that he was ready and will
ing to go back TO Baltimore to face the
charges at any time
Lieut.. Peck communicated Immediately
after the arrest with tle Baltimore au-
thOriues. and representative Of the mar
shars Office will accompany Edmunston to
the Monumental City this morning. unless
he demands eXtradition
1t was said last night that there was a
divorce suit pending. which was insti-
tuted several months ago by Mrs. Ed
munston No l.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
NEW YORK MEN INDIGNANT.
Declare that NeiITs Visitors Were
without Authority 40 Act.

New York, Sept I9-The news Of the
visit OF Mahon and Douglass TO Wash
ington caused great stir in the strike
headquarters here. Daniel R, Russell,
chief Of the strike committee, made this
statement late tonight:
THE action Of Mahon and Douglass is
unwarranted and without authorization.
This Will be proved tomorrow At a meet
ing Of the local organization. when vote
Of confidence IN President Small and all
national officials will be passed. The fact
that two Of our men got badly ratified
and rushed excitedly to Washington 20
effect a compromise, when We have al
ready made a move that we are certain
will bring about a speedy. as well as sat
isfactory settlement Of the strike. would
be laughable but for the harm that 1t
will be likely to do the cause"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
TELLS OF "FLARE-BACK."
japanese Warship Disaster OmcIaIIy
Explained.


Mr Miyaoka, counselor Of the japanese
Embassy, called upon Secretary Of the
Navy Metcaif yesterday and personally
thanked him for the expression Of sor-
row extended to the japanese minister OF
marine on account Of the disaster aboard
the battle ship Kashima
He also left with him a statement con-
cerning the catastrophe as it was cabled
TO the embassy here. From the evidence
at hand there Is a striking similarity be
tween the accident aboard the Kashima
and the one on the United States battle
ship Georgia several weeks ago. II ap-
pears that botn were caused by fare
backs, under much the same circum-
stances.
The statement received by the embassy
and given 70 the Navy Department is as
follows:
''On the 10th instant, during target
practice on board II. NJ. s. Kashima, eX-
piosion Of charge occurred in the turret
Of the starboard aft 10-inch gun. The
cause of the explosion is not clearly as
Certainable. owing TO the fact that all
officers and men on the spot have either
been killed or severely wounded: but, ac-
coTdiug To the statement Of a man who
left the turret a moment before the ex-
plosion took place, 1t appears that when
the accident occurred, the gun in ques-
tion had already been twice fired A new
projectile was rammed and the charges
were placed IN position for the third fire,
but the breech block had not been closed.
when the charge, catching fire from the
back-flare. set on fire the charge for the
fourth prOjCCtile. which was at the back
Of the gun The prOjeCtile remained in
the loading position. There was but little
damage done either 10 the ship, the gun,
or the carriage. The number killed is
officers and warrant officers, Z; petty Off
GERS and men, q. The number Of wound
ed &,
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
JONADABS GIVE SMOKER.
Hope Council Attends Affair in
Pythian Temple.

Hope Council Independent Order Sons
of Jonadab, were hosts last night at an
open meeting of the council in Pythian
Temple. Their guests were members OF
other branches of Jonadabs and Recha-
bites Of Washington.
A special programme Of exercises was
prepared for the occasion, after which re-
freshments were served and a smoker en-
ioyed. The meeting was solely for men.
Among the speakers was sam De Nedry.
who used an illustrated chart 90 exempify
the evils of strong drink upon the human
organism. Judge j. W. Nichol delivered
a short address. as did P. J. McAIanus.
secretary Of the council. Charles Block
sang a solo, Dr. McCallum gave recita-
tion, a duet was sung by Messrs. Salb
and Handlboe Norman DAILY played a
piano solo. and Master Joseph McNulty
delivered a recitation composed especially
for the occasion.
Capt John c. Daily, grand chief and
founder Of the order. presided A large
number OF visiting Jonadabs and Recha-
bites were IN attendance. and the occasion
passed of most pleasantly
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
For Relief Corps President.

Mrs Agnes L Keeler, a popular
leader in charity work among the
Union Veterans, was at the last meet
ing of Phil Sheridan Corps. No. 12.
Woman's Relief Corps, unanimously in
dorsed for the responsible position Of
president OF this department Of the w.
X &, which embraces the District Of
columbia and Arlington. Mrs. Keel
er friends feel confident that her in
dorsement win be ratified. because of
her ability and zeal in the work
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
CORONER TO GET BODY.
Remains of Car Victim VIII BE sent
80 Laurel for Inquest.

Acting Coroner French, of Laurel. Nd,
went to the morgue yesterday morning
to get the body Of Clarence c. Murphy.
who was killed by an electric car near
Laurel Wednesday night. but his request
was denied by the morgue authorities
until instructions were received from
Justice Of the Peace and Acting Coroner
Arthur Carr, Of Hyattsville, as to the
disposition Of the remains
Last evening Justice Carr telephoned
TO the morgue authorities, instructing
them to turn the body over to Acting
Coroner French, and the latter will come
TO Washington to-day and take the re-
mains to Laurel, where an inquest will
be held probably this evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
WESTINGHOUSE MAKES GIFT.
Dozen Dynamos and Motors Installed
I'm Local University.

Dozen Dynanios and Motors Installed
I'm Local University.
Through the generosity Of George West
inghouse. the George Washington Uni
versity has been enabled to install a
dozen dynamos and motors for the in
struction OF the classes in electrical engi-
neering in the reorganized College Of En-
gineering.
For many years Mr.. Westinghouse has
taken personal interest in the local
school, and this evidence OF his appTecia-
ton Of what the university is doing is
highly gratifying to the faculty. The
academic year in this department begins
next Wednesday. when the finishing
touches will have been given 10 the bat
terry
Prof. Howard l. Hodgkins, dean of the
College Of Engineering. and professor Of
physics. is delighted with the complete
ness Of the electrical laboratory. The
Westinghouse gift has placed his depart
ment. so far as equipment is concerned.
IN the front rank
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
HONOR BINGHAM'S MEMORY.
New Hampshire Court AdioHrns In
Respect for Late Chief Justice.

New Hampshire Court AdioHrns In
Respect for Late Chief Justice.
Omcial notice has been sent the mem
bers CT the local bar. and the family OF
the late Edward F. Bingham. former
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia, Of the acton Of the
United states District Court at Littleton.
y. H.. and its adjournment in respect
to the deceased iurist Memorial ser
vices were held ia his honor.
It Is probable that the Washington Bar
Association will hold similar Sc vices
shortly after the convening Of the courts
this fail when absent justices and law
yers return 10 the city.
Capt Harry Bingham, son OF the de-
ceased. who is prominently identified with
the local bar. has been notified of the
appointment OF a committee by the bar
OF Columbus, Ohio, 20 arrange suitable
memorial TO the dead jurist IN that city
where he was serving as a judge in the
Common Pleas Court when appointed as
Chief Justice of the District.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Verdict of CorOner's Jury in Case
of Mrs. Mary Moore.

The coroner's jury IN the case Of Mrs.
Mary Moore, Of 1903 n street northwest,
who died Wednesday night in the George
Washington University Hospital from in
juries received in a fall from a car at
Fourteenth and n streets. yesterday re-
turned a verdict Of accidental death.
According to the testimony of Mrs. Re
becca J. Eaton, of Greely. Colo. who was
with Mrs Moore at the time Of the acci-
dent, and Mrs. d. LovaI the car, after
apparently stopping. again started. throw
ing Mrs Moore 10 the ground Other pas
sengers who testified TO this were Joseph
B. Stephenson, DR.. r. J. Freeman, Robert
D. Hills, and T. ". Downs. the motor
man of the car
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
BURNED TO WATERS EDGE.
HOuSebOHt Fire on Potomac Made
Pretty Night Spectacle.

Pedestrians on NJ street, Georgetown,
and on the Aqueduct Bridge. shortly be-
fore II o'clock last night were treated
TO rare spectacle. when q houseboat
the property of John Killeen. Of 1874 Wis
consin avenue northwest, which was an
chored on the north shore Of Analostan
Islan2, burned to the water line
The boat was unoceupied at the time,
and the origin of the blaze is unknown.
The damage is given as 500
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
NEGRO HELD ON SUSPICION.
Edward WinSIOw Denies Cutting
COIOred Girls Throat.

Edward Winslow, colored, was yester-
day arrested by officers Jackson and
Smith, Of the Fourth precinct, and held on
suspicion in connection with the assault
on Annie Ray. colOred, who is at the
Emergency Hospital with her throat cut.
It is alleged that Winslow had been liv-
ing in the house with the Ray woman,
and that recently he became jealous of
her. They quarreled yesterday morning.
it is said, and the cutting resulted.
WinslOw denies that he has any knOwl-
edge OF the affair." but the police believe
they have the right man.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
PRIVATE SECRETARY QUITS.
Leon A. Clark Goes TO Coast 10 Prae-
tiCe Law.

tice Law.
Leon A. Clark. private secretary to
Secretary Of the Navy Metcalf. has re-
signed his position. preparatory to leav-
ing for Oakland. Cal, next Monday.
where he viii All the place of a deputy
In the district attorneys Office. intending
in the future to devote himself to the
practice of law.
Mr.. Clark has been associated with Mr..
Metcalf for seven years. He is a native
of New York and a legal resident Of
California
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20

Strangers in Washington will find de-
sirable rooming and boarding houses I'D
vertised IN The Herald
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
FUNERAL DESIGNS.
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based upon
lis sworn circulation circulation In
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained BY any morn
ing newspaper at the Capital Its books
are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20

BECh-On THURSDAY September Is lsJ-. az 70
m. JOHN BECK. -, beloved husband a the
late Elizabeth Beck. aged lighty-uins years,
eleven months and twenty DAYS
Notice q funeral hereafter
The Washington herald., 1907-09-20

" P. HUXFORD.
Recorder.
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

ain't got my bottle of 'Bassett'B MIX.
ture' with me. guess I'll go home
3 Z We Y. could send fgr the bottle spg:
gested her son weakly q q I. r
mo, guess not" insisted y Mrs.
. Penny. 'I'll be better At home, I
/. think likes not twas that heavy seed
cake set on my stummick.''
Phoebe hid her face behind the cot
iee-pot, but said nothing
AS the tip-of the funereal bonnet
worn by the old woman disappeared
over the Hill which lay between the
house and the main road, Mrs. Wig
gers qusintiy gowned figure made Its
appearance at Z the gate. Phoebe.
dressed in .blue-apd-white. bingham,
stoodlin. the open door. She was
shading her eyes with her hand, and
her face was wreathed in smiles,
Who's that Josiah's 'drfvih' OFF In
the buggy?" asked the viistor, sitting
down on the lower step Of the back
piazza, and moving violently to and
fro the palm-leaf fan she carried.
"It's mother-in-law," replied the girl.
She looked mischievously at the old
lady, and added: "she's got a sick
SPELL
The piercing black eyes OF the elder
woman were turned full on Phoebes
face.
"Cake?" she asked, tersely. =
Mrs. Penny nodded.
"H'm!p exclaimed Mrs. Wigger, In
telligently. well, Pm right glad you
done It," She shook all over with
suppressed laughter.
AS Josiah returned, after long and
dusty ride, to his home, he met Mrs
Wiggef leaving the house. She stopped
and, holding out a black-mittened hand
remarked:
ITS drefful pity wour mother had
to 60. home right in the middle other
visit"
Josiah looked quizzically at his wife
and, giving nervous hitch to his
trousers, stammered:
yes, vest; SO tbs drefful pity"
Then, as he walked into the CHEEKY
kitchen and the appetizing odor of
freshly-made gingerbread greeted his
nostrils, he expanded his chest and
drew long breath.
What's the matter Josiah?" asked
Phoebe, smiling at him from behind
a large dish of potatoes that she was
placing upon the table.
my :lands!" calculated Mr.. Penny,
'the Lord knows, I've got more appe.
tite for a meal of victuals than I've
had for two weeks"
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
Vegetable Horseha.Iir.

Not long ago the farmers and cult
vators in Algeria often went to con.
siderable expense to destroy the dwarf
palms which abound in that part OF
Africa. Now, thanks to the constant
progress of practical science. these
same once despised plants have be-
come a source of wealth and are con.
sequently cultivated in their turn,
Their leaves furnish flbers from
which, by very simple processes, is
produced substitute for horsehair in
the manufacture of mattresses and
Of the filling for cushions, chairs and
so forth. Other plants likewise fur
nish fibers which are utilized for a
similar purpose, but the African dwarf
palm at present holds the lead In this
industry.-Youth's Companion
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
s.DRyS.T0DEMANDPLANK
IN OLD PARTY PLATFORMS


is only little more than 100000 out
Of total vote of about $4,000, 900.
That was In 1904.
1t IL proclaimed to be the intention
Of the temperance men to demand Of
the two great parties the insertion OF
q plank In their respective platforms
favorinG the enactment Of laws that
will prevent the shipment OF liquor
into states that have adopted prohi,.
billion. In the coming session Of con-
gress q bill carrying this provision
will probably be passed.
It is predicted by persons who have
watched the trend of affairs here that
should long debate on the proposed
bin be brought on. the prohibitionists
will take advantage of the opportu-
nifty to raise the question Of prohibits
ing the sale OF liquor in the District
OF Columbia, and that -law to this
effect may be adopted.
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

A CTUAL statistics show that SO ,600,-
- 600 of tile S0.000.o0O inhabitants
Of the United States now live in com.
munities In which the law does not
permit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In this condition OF affairs can be
found the reason for the widespread
comment created by the cocktail" In.
cident at luncheon given by Vice
President Fairbanks to President
Roosevelt In indianapolis.
The liquor question cut figure in
nearly every state campaign closed
by the recent elections In Kentucky
New Jersey and Delaware 1t was the
decisive issue. It swept. from power
the democratic party in Kentucky and
came near ousting the republicans
from intrenched power in New Jeri
sey. And, singularly enough, the
highest vote eyer polled by the pro
hibition party In national election