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The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS
Decisions Handed Down in Several
Cases Yesterday.

Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 3.-The proceed
ings in the Court Of Appeals to-day were
as follows
No. Is james T. NsttineIy vs. Samantha VI.
Montgomery. appealed from the Circuit Court for
Auegany County; affirmed with costs above and
below Opinion By judge Burke
No. Is state. use Of Mary Carey et a.. Is the
Cumberland and WesyeTuport Electric Railway Con-
pany Of AlleEsny County; affirmed with costs
Opinion by Judge ScaInucSeT.
No s. Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Rail
way Company vs.. Emily p Trader appealed from
the Superior Court Of Baltimore judgment affirmed
with c0sts above and below. Opinion b. Judge
Bu1ke.
No. g. Samuel De Woh IS. the Adams Express
Company. appealed from the Baltimore City Court
judgment affirmed with costs. Opinion by Judge
SehmuckeT.
No. s. The Western Maryland TideWateT Rail
ruad Company -. the Mayor and City Council o..
Baltimore e al, appealed from the Baltimore City
Court: order affirmed. the appellant 10 pay costs
Opinion by Chief Judge BOYD.
No ST. William W Boyce et al Catherine 5
Mcleod e al. appealed from the Circuit Court Of
Baltimore City: motion TO dismiss appeal over
ulcd and order reversed. the appcllees 70 pay the
costs. Opinion by Chief Judge Boyd.
No. IS. Tyson Wilson and Mary ID. Wilson his
wife vs. ". Esson Williams. use Of joseph y.
Ulnsn appealed from Circuit Court No. Of Balti-
more City. further argued and concluded by
John Milton Lylell and Thomas g. Hayes foT the
appeiees and George Whitelock for the appellants.
No 49, Maryland Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany Of Baltimore rs. Samuel H. Rutter, appealed
from the Superior Court q Baltimore, con-
menced BY Jesse Slingluf for the appellants.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

Portsmouth, Nov. 13-Three saloons and
tenement house were DESTROYED by fire. entailing
$1,000 loss.
Danville. Nov. 1a.-The Virginia Bap-
tist Association, in convention here held three
sessions to-day.
Warsaw. Nov IA fire destroyed two
business buildings and injured several people eaus
ing loss Of 5000
Chase City, Nov. l3-The State Medical
Society is in convention here The sessions vii
continue for several days.
Richmond. Nov. 13-Three murderers
nov have before the governor petitions for com
mutation Of sentence TO life imprisonment
Bristol. Nov. l3.-The Twin City Law
and Order League will aid the city officials in de
tecting and prosecuting volators Of the local option
laws.
Staunton. Nov. l3-The deoomposed
body Of Henry Miller. aged negro who has heen
missing for several days was found on the banks
Of Sandy River.
Wheeling, Nov. i3;-The 100 miners Of
the Red Mud Mine at Rayland. who were out on
strike over the discharge Of blacksmith. have
returned to work
Norfolk, Nov l3-At to-day's session
Of the American Federation Of Labor. President
Samuel Gompers denounced those who have made
attacks upon him
Roanoke, Nov. 13-John Scott. a Nor
folk and Western Railroad conductor. is under
arrest for padding payrolls on the Queen and
Crescent Railway in Tennessee.
Norfolk, Nov. &c. w. Tyus fell in
front Of an approaching street and saved
from injury BY being dragged from the rails by
his father. just the car struck him
Bristol, Nov. 13.-The mayors Of the
two Bristols have issued an appeal, calling on
citizens Of the twin towns % attend the jamestown
Exposition on November 20. Bristol Day.
Norfolk, Nov. 13-Actor Jack Herman.
who is accused Of abducting a seTenteen-yesr-old
girl from Frederick Nd VIII be held until Mary
land officer arrives with extradition papers
Portsmouth. Nov. 13-A. T. Butts,
cashier OF the Peoples Bank. which suspended pay
ment ten days ago. is SICK at his home where he
has been since the institutions doors were
closed.
Richmond, Nov. 13-Money has been
appropriated by Floyd County for the purpose o;
an analysis Of the stomach OF J. Merritt Under
wood. who. it is believed died from poison admin
istered By Charles a. Bennett. three days prior
] to his marriage with Undsrvood's widow
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
MANY SEE THE BLOOMS.
Flower Exhibit in Rifles ArmOry
Ends To-day.

The grand floral exhibition offered by
the Florists Club Of this city for the
benefit Of the Associated Charities. and
now in progress at the National Rifles
Armory, attracted to that place yester-
day a steady stream OF well-known So
ciety people and lovers Of the blooms
Some Of the exhibits will be rearranged
and others will be augmented with fresh
flowers for to-day which VIII be the
last Of the show.
A well-known society leader said last
night:
7 have often seen the Boston show
but 1 never saw half the taste displayed
in arrangement as the Washington for
lists have shown. 1t is simply charming
This being the last day, the projectors
OF the show expect the exhibition VIII be
crowded. and that the fund which VIII
be turned over to the Associated Chari-
ties viii receive a big addition. Al
flowers and plants not claimed BY out
side exhibitors will be disposed OF, the
proceeds TO go to charity.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Accused of Passing worthless Checks
Special 10 The Washington Herald.


Staupton, Va, Nov. l3.-Luther Goode
and w. A. Maher, representing the
Eureka Life Insurance Company. OF
Philadelphia, with an Office here, have
skipped out after passing a score OF
bogus checks on Staunton merchants.
Maher was superintendent of the iocll
Office and Goode was an agent Sixty
dollars in checks came up to-day against
Goode and forty dollars gainst Maher.
They have been discharged trcn st'vice
with the insurance company.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
MAN JUMPS TO DEATH.
Leaps from Lynchburg Bridge Into
James River.

Speclai 70 Inc washington hefalQ
Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 13.-An unknown
white man, apparently about forty years
of age. committed suicide here to-day by
jumping into the James River from the
Amherst Bridge. The body came to the
surface 200 yards below. The river has
been dragged all day for the body. and
tonight fresh men have taken up the
work
The suicide is a stranger and all efforts
10 arrive at his identity have been un-
availing. His hat and umbrella, which
he discarded on the bridge. appear to
have been bought in New York
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Verdict Anger. Prosecuting Attorney

Charlestown, w. Va, Nov. 13-Rufus
Pringle was to-day acquitted of the
charge Of having murdered w A. ConIey
in April last. The defendant pleaded
self-defense. After the jury was dis
charged, Prosecuting Attorney S. B. Avis
met one of them. Robert Bresnahan, and
publicly took him to task for his part
IN the rendering Of such a verdict Only
the interpOsitiOn of mutual friends pre-
vented an affray between the TWO men
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
BELIEVE FUGITIVE CAME HERE
Hagerstown Man, Woman, and Cash
Are Missing.

SPECIAL % The washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, Nov. 13.-Paui Price
HagerstOwn representative Of THORNLEY,
Brothers, commission merchants Of Pitts
burg, has disappeared and. according to
a statement made by member of the
firm, Prices accounts are short about
S1,200.
Price had been located here since
the beginning of the apple-buying season
early in August. He was known among
his friends as a high roller" and is
said to have left here with a Hagerstown
woman, and TO have gone to Washing
ton. They are believed TO be in south
ern city. a warrant is out for Prices
arrest
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
CHERRYDALE CITIZENS MEET.
Discuss Location for New school
Building.

Cherrydale, Alexandria County. Va.
was the scene OF a spirited meeting Of
the Washington District Citizens Asso-
citation Tuesday evening. c. c. Donald
son, president,
The question Of a site for new school
building for Cherrydale was brought be-
fore the association by the school site
and location committee, Messrs. Mackey.
Harrison, and Donaldson. and consider
able time was given 10 the subject
Addresses were made In favor of a loca-
tion on Dominion Heights, fronting the
Georgetown and Fairfax County road.
by Commonwealth Attorney Crandal
Mackey. 5. II. Taggart, and Superintend-
ent ]. Z. Clements, and resolution was
adopted TO request the school trustees
to approve the site.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
CHARGED WITH COLLUSION
StOrekeeper and Gauger on Trial fol
Attempt to Defraud Government.
Prosecution Result OF Recent Raids
on Virginia DistilIeries-Expec
Sensational Developments.
sD.cin1 % The Washington Hsnld.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Danville, Va, Nov. 13.-The entire ses-
sion OF the United States Court here to-
day was taken up in the trial OF c. j..
George, a former storekeeper and gauSer
at Toler's Distillery. Franklin Junction.
who is charged with collusion to defraud
the government. Toler and George We're
arrested. following a raiG by revenue Of
fcers. Toler compromised his case. The
evidence had not been concluded when
court adjourned this evening.
The Federal grand jury returned nine
teen indictments this afternoon for vio-
latiOnS Of the revenue laws. The indict-
ments consist mostly Of moonshiners,
and for retailing without license. They
were not made public. The grand jury
tomorrow will take up the investigation
Of the frauds BY bonded distillers. and
sensational developments are expected.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
FIELD TRIALS SUCCESSFUL.
Judges Unanimous in Selecting Win
ners of Contest.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Laurel, Md, Nov. 13.-The second days
Tial OF the Maryland, Virginia, and Dis
trict Of Columbia Field Trials ASsocia-
ton, held at Springfield to-day about ten
miles from Laurel. was largely attended.
The judges were unanimous in their Sc
lections in the all-age stake, which re-
suited as follows: Milton. first. Joseph
A. Hinds, Of Baltimore; Grace G.. second.
Grayson Gent, of Baltimore; Queen LII.
third. frederick Dallam. of Laurel;
Smiths Rod. fourth. Joseph A. Hinds.
Members Of the association remained
over tonight to attend a fox hunt to-
morrow, which promises 20 be interesting.
The hunters are pleased with the high
class Of dogs entered this year. and ex-
press 4 desire 10 come back next year.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
SHOOTING AT BLADENsBURG.
Early Morning Disturbance Has
Serious Ending.

Special to The Washington Herald.
HyattsyilIe. Nd. Nov. l3.-With a sun
shot wound in his face as the result of
raising a disturbance at his home. Rlad-
ensburg. this morning. Henry Radkte
has been taken TO the Emergency Hos
pital, washington. for treatmen'.
II is alleged that about o'clock this
morning. Radkte, who, II IS said. lad
been drinking, was disturb.ns the neigh
borhood. and Constable Miller was called
in an effort 10 quiet the man. a neigh
Dor. F. NJ Haber. went to Millers as
sistance, carrying a rifle with him. This,
it is said, enraged Radkte. and he made
for Haber. with the result as stated.
Constable Miller has secured a warrant
for Haber, charging him with assault
and battery with intent 10 kill
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Gen. Grant at Richomnd.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. Nov 1S.-Gen. Fred
Dent Grant commanding the Department
Of the East arrived in the city this af-
ternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Grant.
coming from the jamestown exposition.
where Gen. Grant has been stationed for
some time as a representative of the
army
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Acquitted of Youths Murder.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 13.-A jury in the
circuit court to-day acquitted Jacob
Schuck, forty years old, of the charge
of murder. Schnck caused the death
OF Charles Little, eighteen years old.
Schuck and Little were employed with
the Chesapeake Brick Company at Curtis
Bay, and as the result of a quarrel,
Sehuck struck the boy in the head with
a brick. Schuck admitted throwing the
brick, but said he did not throw 1t to
strike the boy.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Fulton Must Hang.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Nov. 1S-GOv. Swanson
this afternoon declined to commute the
sentence OF Noah Fulton, of Washington
| County, who is to hang on Friday for
murder.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Move to Prevent Combinations.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 13.-When the
legislature meets in January the insur-
anee men will have another fight on
their hands. 1t is the purpose of ex-
Judge Martin Williams, Of Pearisburg,
Giles County. TO renew in the house
his battle for the re-enactment of the
Wharton insurance law. This measure
aims 90 prevent combinations for the
purpose of raising premiums. and II
Is designed especially to reach the
Southeastern Tariff Association.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Judge Mcsherry's memorial Service

Special TO The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd Nov. 1S-chief Judge
Boyd. Of the Court of Appeals. has set
November g as the date for holding
memorial services to the late Chief Jus
tice James McSherry
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circUlation-a circulation in Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Marine COrps.

Capt C. c CARPENTER. from Alabama to Con
nccticut
Capt J. McE. HUEY. from marine barracks. navy
yard. Norfolk. Va, 70 L. ). 5. Alabama
Second Lieut. ID. VI. RANDALL granted twenty
three days leave from November IS 1907
Second Lieut. r. L. DENIG, from headquarters.
[. 5. NJ. C., 20 {. s. s. Missouri.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

MOVEMENTS or VESsELs-The following move.
ments Of vessels have been reported TO the Bureau
ot Nayigation
ArEeG-Noyember j. Wasp at Navy Yard y. Y.
Sailed-Ncyember T. California from san Fran.
cisco for Bremerton; Justin from Honolulu for
san Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Don't Miss Emanuel Church Fair.
18th, 18th, and 18th nights, Parish Hall
Anacostia. d. c. A good programme ard
lots of pretty girls. Come early and bring
your pOcketooOks. nol4-2t
A LOT OF FINE DIAMOND RINGS
Just received-will be sold very cheap
". s. TAPPAN. sos St NV. nol4-eOd-rf
COLONIAL LUNCH ROOM, 1872 18TH
st. DIV. (opp Hibbs Bldgl is now open 70 Ladies
and Gentlemen Try Satisfaction assured. oc15-ts
PEris FUECHSI sziTiDorg
Have opened parlers a; l$oS h ST. NV. with me
nnest array o4
LADIES GOWNS,
Suitable for morning. afternoon. and evening wear
NEW HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS.
Open for patients zlS-5 18th St Phone y. iSo3
oc5-9ot
TRUNKS AND HARNESS REPAIRED.
Wagons, trunks, harness. and wheels al
your price. HARNESS SHOP, 18th and
II SITS NV. Phone Main 53zlm. OCi-u
Watch, Clock and JeweIry Repairing
q speciality. Clocks called Tor and delivered Fn0L8
supplies Developing and printing. N BLUMEN-
FIELD. Zsl4 18th St Phone y. So ss2+gN
Nine. L. Macdonald, Ph. B., NJ. s,
SIS Sd 81 NV
Character reading a specially. Nervous diseases
treated. nolln
Benz. X. Coles & Co.. UphOIsterIng of
all kinds. Slip covers. 500 9th NV. NJ s5ls
DR.. CARLETON VAUGHN,
Reliable dentistry; reasonable prices
Phone Main 2066. 10l2 st. nv.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

Addresses before the local council Of
JEWS Women Will be delivered by the
supreme officers of the order tomorrow
afternoon at 2:9O o'clock in the synagogue
on North Washington street. a reception
Will follow.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

The ceremonies incident 10 the confer
ring Of the Master Mason's degree will
be witnessed tomorrow evening in the
lodge room Of Alexandria Washington
Lodge by twenty-five or thirty members
Of William l. ElKin Lodge, No. 645. of
Philadelphia, who will be present by IN
vitation.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

The funeral of Capt Carey Davis was
held this afternoon at O'Clock from his
late residence. J01 Prince street. Rev.
DR.. W. w. Van Arsdale, of Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal Church. conducted the
services, and the interment was made in
Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were
Stephen Davis, John Sutton, Louis Hart,
William McKenney, Edward Sutherland,
and James Hall
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

Portsmouth. Nov. 13-A. T. Butts,
cashier OF the Peoples Bank. which suspended pay
ment ten days ago. is SICK at his home. where he
has been since the institutions doors were
clrsnI
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

Annapolis, Nd, Nov. S.-The proceed
ings in the Court Of Appeals to-day were
as follows
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

The funeral OF William H. Davis. whose
death occurred Monday. took place this
afternoon at o'clock from his late home.
5l6 Queen street, and was attended by
many friends and relatives Of the de-
ceased. The services were conducted by
Rev Charles D. Bulla Of the NJ Z
Church South. The pallbeaTers were
George Z. Price. Park Timberman, T
Ballenger. Oliver Underwood, James Tai
bot. and J. F. Cook The burial was In
Bethel Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

4 meeting Of the George Washington
Birthday Association has been called by
President a. d. Br0ckett for next Mon
day night at s o'clock. when the annual
election Of officers will be held. The as
sociation viii also discuss plans for the
annual celebration OF the Washington
birthday anniversary. In order 10 secure
the opinion OF merchants and others Us
to the feasibility Of a great street pa
rade, special committee on arrange
ments will be appointed.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

Norfolk, Nov. 13.-Actor Jack Herman.
who is accused Of sbducting a seTenteenyesr-old
girl from Frederick, Nd. VIII be held until Mary
land officer arrives with extradition papers.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

Richmond, Nov. 13.-Money has been
appropriated by Floyd County for the purpose OF
an analysis Of the stomach OF ]. Merritt Under
wood who. it is believed. died from poison admin
istered BY Charles A. Bennett. three days prior
! to his marriage with Undsrwood's widow
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
TITLE TO LAND is SECURED
Isthmian Canal Commission Has Va
ried Experience with Land
Owners.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l9-Gradually the
government of the United States. through
the Isthmian Canal commission. is obtain
ing title to all the lands it needs in the
canal zone ceded be the Panama govern
ment for canal purposes. Some OF these
tracts were in the hands of private parties
when the grant was made and negotiations
with them or other proceedings have been
necessary to secure title. In some in
stances this has been accomplished without
any great difficulty, and at almost nominal
price but in others the commission OF ar
bitration appointed for that purpose has
not been so fortunate In one case the
owners were insistent in asking a price
score or more times greater than the COM
mission was willing to give
During the recent meeting of the arbtra-
tion commission an agreement was reached
on the price to be paid to the owners for
three islands in Panama bay and for the
improvements now there. They also agreed
on the amount TO be paid to certain prop
erty owners in Panama who had claims
pending for damages done by a big fire
which swept the city several years ago and
which II was asserted i'm behalf of the
claimants. originated from work being done
by the American authorities in cleaning ND
the city. In other cases the commissioners
have failed to reach an agreement as TO
the price to be paid for certain property
wanted. and these will be referred 10 an
umpire unless through private negotiations
settlement can he reached
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
CHANGE in UNIFORM NEEDED
Enlisted Men of the Army I'm TrOp~
teal Climate Need New Form
of Attire.

WASHINGTON. Aug. i9.-Chanse in uni
form for the enlisted men of the army.
with a view to making II more practical
for every day service purposes is receiv.
ing attention at the War department just
as the matter OF changes in the uniform
OF the enlisted men OF the navy is just
now being agitsted and which forms the
basis Of the work of a board OF which
Captain Osterhaus is chairman. Various
recommendations are being received at the
War department on the subject. one OF
which has come from Colonel l.. NJ. Maus.
whose observations are based on his ex-
perience with the militia in the held. He
believes that the present regulation fsas
hat is unsuited for campaign purposes ~
a hot or tropical climate and that the in
fantry marching trousers should be made
fun around the knee and the cum extended
down the leg far enough to be enclosed
by the top of the marching shoe, thus doing
away with the Logging.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
TRlBESMEN AGAIN FIGHTING
Arabs In French Service Sent Against
Them and Bloody Fight
Results.

CASABLANCA, Aug. l9.-Sunday a large
force of Moors suddenly descended upon
the French camp early this morning, but
were driven off after q sharp conflict The
tribesmen advanced to within 500 yards of
the city, when General Drude sent against
them. under cover of the guns of the war;
ships, a detachment OF fifty Algerian
spshis (Arab horsemen in the French serv-
ice). The Moors permitted this small body
of cavalry to advance for a half mile un-
molested. when they suddenly ambuscaded
them and in wild charge got right among
the spahis. The head of one spah was cut
of with one sweep OF a big Moorish sword.
The French officer in command of the
spahis and several of his men were
wounded, but the officer rallied his force
and slowly retired, fighting, until a large
body of spahis from the town succeeded
their comrades and routed the Moors
The fighting covered a front of about
sixteen miles and lasted from d IL
a. m. The French used field and machine
guns with deadly effect in repellinE the
attack of the Moors. and shells from
the cruiser GlOire rendered efficient serv-
ice The Spahis and shsrpshooters each
lost one man killed and had several
wounded, including Captain Coud of the
Spahis. About a dozen horses were killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
ROYAL WELCOME FOR PRINCE
swedish mertcans ThrOnE James
town Exposition TO Greet Grand
son of King Oscar.

NORFOLK. Va. Aug. l9-rhe Swedish
cruiser Fylgia with Prince Wilhelm. grand
son OF King Oscar. aboard arrived at noon
and anchored of the jamestown exposition.
Salutes were exchanged between the Fylsia
and the guns at Fort Monroe and Admiral
Evans squadron. Prince Wilhelm will land
at the exposition later this afternoon.
where he will be met by the exposition
authorities. Admiral Harrington. General
Grant, or the lstteT's personal representa-
tives. and under escort OF a detachment
from the Twelfth United States cavalry.
will be driven over the grounds Thou
sands OF swedish-American citizens and
others are on the grounds waiting to give
the prince a royal welcome
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
POPE COMPANY TO CONTINUE
Receiver says Busiaess VIII BE
Carried ON before
Failure.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.--(specisI. Agents
for cars made by the Pope Manufacturing
company and its allied interests in differ
ent parts OF the country yesterday received
the following self-explsnatory communica-
tion from Albert l. Pope. who was sp-
pointed receiver by the courts:
THE business viii be continued without
interruption by the receiver under an order
from the court. and our product will not
suffer any delay on account of the new
conditions. Any rumOrs that we have
offered for sale any OF our 1907 cars TO any
other than our regularly appointed dealers
or that we have offered these cars at less
than regular list price, are without founda-
ton. These cars will be sold in the future
as in the past, only TO our regularly au-
thorized dealers. and at the present estab-
lished prices"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-20
CALIFORNIA MAN ROBBED
wealthy Hanchman SluREed aud
Relieved OF $1,000 In
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug, 19. - John
Schmidt. wealthy ranchman of south
ern California living not far from Los
Angeles, was sandbagRed drugged and
robbed in this city today. At O'Clock
this morning he found himself in the
tenderloin district, recovering from the
attack. He was able to give a clear ac-
count of the AFFAIR to the police, whicn
led TO the arrest of two young men who
later admitted they had drugged and
robbed Schmidt. The Californian says
he was struck from behind on the street.
The next thing he remembered was two
men leaning over him In a bathroom.
They gave him something which he
claims contained knockout drops. and
when he regained consciousness he dis
covered that all his money, nearly $1,000,
was gone. The money was not found
on the men arrested.