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The Washington times., 1907-07-23
Meeting Called for We'd
nesday Night to Arouse
Interest.
Circular Says Statistics
Have Been Juggled
With.
The well question is up again.

The well question Is no again.
a public meeting OF citizens Of Wash
ington has been called to meet at 7:30
O'Clock tomorrow evening in Spanish
War Veterans Hall, 7l9 Sixth street
northwest. for the purpose OF making
formal protest against the destruction
by the Health Department OF the Dis
trict OF the public wells of the city.
In order that the attention OF the en-
tire public might be attracted to the
subject, with a view to obtaining con-
certed action. a proclamation has been
issued in which the purpose-of the meet
ing has been stated in emphatic terms
by J. Fraise Richards 1t is claimed
that suffering now exists in Washington
from lack of pure water. and tlat mucn
disease could be averted II these wells
and pumps were allowed to remain. A
strong plea is made for public support
TO have them retained. The proclama-
tion says:
washington is in the clutches. at pres
ent. OF men who have Cisregarded the
God-given rights of it's cltizens-its poor
suffering women and children The
heart that can cause or witness. un-
moved, the intense suffering during the
dog days Of July and August, when
excessive heat is prostrating all classes
Of persons. here and elsewhere. is not
the heart of a seeSrous philanthropic
citizen
One of the distressing features OF this
deplorable condition Is the utter indIffer-
ence and total silence Of our local press
touching this situation. The callous con-
oition OF the press, by some attributed
10 graft. and by some to the utter dis
regard for the feelings and health OF
the thousands Of our citizens dependent
on these wells. is simply inexplica BILE
How long will intelligent people en-
dure inhumane treatment, which. shown
70 ordinary hrutes. would result In the
arrest and punishment of the perpe-
trators2 How can good people sit down
quietly and permit officials, vested with
little brief authority TO pIay
such fantastic tricks before nigh heaven
as make the angels weep" and take
from the infant. the child at play. the
moIher az her task. and the laborlng
man at MS necessary calling. the very
essence OF life-pure drinking waterg''
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
THE LOST

Since this list of the lost was reported
one boatload OF survivors numbering
sixteen persons, has been picked up at
sea, and will be brought to the nearest
port.
z. o. Liggett. Lewis MauIkus and
wife, Florence Lewis. Franklin Aulif.
Nj. r. Mauldin, A. Schober, II. L.
Keever, John d. McFayden, G. A. Smith.
Mrs w p Winters, Saran Schulz, Mrs.
X. Fagale, Clara Carpenter. Louise O..
Make, 3. W Graham. Mrs. Hall, Mrs.
o. s. Lewis, H. Bashman. Z. Butler
and wife, G. r. Wilson. Alma Bahleen.
Mrs s. Waller, Mary K. Parsons, Mrs.
W c. Dodscn. Ruby Cooper. Mrs. P.
Wright, + Janney ". J. Rademann.
Mrs A. Gray. AIRS. J. F. Paul. ]. w.
Carpenter, J. c Durham, w II. Lucas,
O. S. Lewis, Y. p. K5eyer.
Mrs. Z. II. Marundale, G. II. Hav-
ringJon. Roland WinteLs. Cora Schulz.
Nellie a. Make, Gertrude Butler, Chew
Moch, G. a. WinslOw and wife, William
Walker. Edna Wallace, Miss b. Wal
lace, Mrs J. Benson, Lena Cooper, II.
VI. Panney. Mrs. a. F. Cornell, Mrs. J..
Clasby and wife. Steven Clasby, Mrs.
r. Anderson. Miss H CharChley. George
T. Sparks, Miss Julia Malek, Miss
Frances L. Schroeder, Miss G. A. KeI-
lar, Miss w. White. Alma B. Keuar.
J. X Young, Mrs. J. ". SOules. Miss A.
Burnsl, a. ". Crater, John Miller.
w. c. Merrell, Z. a. Wallin, Mrs. 2.
Silva. 3. Wants, ]. Premus. ]. d.
Springer, ". c. Todd. Miss b. Musser,
L. L. Drake. jr., Mrs R Z. Cannon,
Marion Clasby. Elsie MaystOne. Miss A.
StOdd. A. Winklebeck and wife, L.
Nero Grace F. Kellar Effie =. Kellar,
Miss X. Hayden. Margaret McKeaney,
Frank Gisune. a. Spieler. NJ Mayo.
The following members Of the Colum-
bias crew were lost:
Master p. A. Doran, First Officer L.
c. Whitney. d. s. McAlpine S. Peder
son. J. Lindstrome. First Assistant En-
gineer NJ. c. Burpee. Second Assistant
Engineer Max Claus, J. Madison, ed.
Iarwin. D. Eaton. A. Schneider. Frank
d Davis. w Tedson, 4. P Draer. G.
Holland. A. l. Blocker, ]. II White.
K. J. Alley. J. G.. Alley.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
HOT AS HINGES
ON OVEN DOOR,,
CLOSE TO 100
1t Will Be Cooler To-
morrow Weather Man
SayS-Maybel
Hot as the hinges Of a furnace door!

Hot as the hinges OF a furnace door!
That's what It is in Washington today.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the mer-
cury in the thermometer at Afleck' 5
had gone UP hand-over-hand TO the 80
mark without any trouble at all At Il
O'Clock il had done itself proud by
climbing TO 81, and at noon it was
trembling at the IS notch and casting
longing glances at the 100 step
From all indications. it will reach the
100 before the day is done The sun s
rays are working overtime. and the as
phalt is in prime shape for gathering
up the heat and fiInging II back in the
faces Of those who journey about the
streets.
Out at the Weather Bureau this morn
ing the farecaster had something TO say
about how cool a breeze would make the
city today, but II was evidently one OF
his wors, days. A breeze did show I'D
now an" Zen. but its touch was bis
tered an had lost its cunning In the
matter O. setting the best OF the heat
waves
There's s2rne more 7,ly coming.
also. Heat snd hum are great
things to lay careless PROSTATE
on the bricks with ~ rcTla ustion or
something of that sor cox out for
the heat and the hum
1t may be a little cU1.r tomorrow.
But who knows? The ge -al opinion
weather prophets who are not paid to
talk about the weather is that tomorrow
afternoon and the next day the heat
viii be even greater than II is today.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
RIDE IN BIG AIRSHiP
FOR FRENCH PREMIERS

PARIS. July 29.-Premier Clemenceau u
and General Picquart, the minister OF
war, made an ascension in the dirigible
military balloon Patrie. The trip lasted
two hours. and, during a part OF It. at
least. there was some excitement aboard
the airshlp.
While over the dome OF the Invalides.
after having encircled the Eifrel tower.
a water pipe burst, and Immediately the
premier was drenched with hot water.
which, fortunately. however, was NOT
hot enough tc scald. No one was hurt
by the accident. but the two ministers
were considerably disconnected by the
mishap.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
THEATER TRUST A MYTH,
ASSERTS KLAW ATTORNEY

PLYMOUTH, England, July pa
grand newspaper guessing contest" Is
the way Levy Mayer. attorney for
IIlaw & Erlanser. characterized the va
rious stories of the mission which lard
ed him here today on board the Kron
Prinz Wilhelm
The gist of this whole furry" said
Mr.. Mayer today. "over the World s
Theatrical trust Is the attempt on the
part Of klaw & Erlanger TO secure the
best talent for their productions in vau-
deville. am not here TO form a trust"
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
GIRL IS KILLED
BYOLD ADMIRER:
ONE MAN SHOT
Slayer Holds Crowd at
Bay and Makes Escape
for Moment.

NEW YORK. July 2S.-SIiss Esther
Noring. the beautiful cashier in William
G. Whites haberdashery. at West
Forty-second street, was shot and killed
today on Fifth avenue as she approached
the store by an aged admirer and for
mer employer. Frank Warner.
Held Crowd at Bay.
Warner. after killing the young girl.
who had spurned his love. brushed
through a great crowd with his drawn
revolver and took refuge in the sport
ing goods store OF A. G. SpaIding &
Bro. 81 West r Forty-sec0nd street. from
where. in an oush. he gave battle to the
police and the pursuing crowd. hring al
them repeatedly, and finally escaping
from a rear window
Crowds Block Streets
The crowds which gathered rivaled in
number those which were attracted by
the assassination IN Union square OF the
millionaire rug Importer yesterday.
Traffic IN Forty-second street and in
Fifth avenue was blocked. and addi-
tional reserves from stations more re-
mote were called 70 the block 10 keen
the crowds moving.
Was Church organist.
Miss Noring. who was twenty-one
years old, and very pretty. lived AZ
Richfield Park. y. J.. where she was
the organist in the Baptist Church and
where she stood high in the estimation
Of the community
Warner is said 10 be at least sixty
years old. For many years he ha6 a
hat business in Forty-second street. near
Fifth avenue. and Miss Noring had been
his cashier For some time he has per-
sistently annoyed Miss Noring. She re-
pulsed him. and the shooting resulted.
After his escape from the Spalding
store Warner. the slayer Of the Noring
girl, went to the Office oo J. T Wilson
a manufacturer on WAY ~ place. and
demanded $40. Being refused. he sbot
Wilson three times, iniictinR wounds
which may prove fatal On leaving the
once ne was captured after a desperate
struggle.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
THE SAVED

Pearl Beebe, Portland; L. E. Hill,
Santa Ana: Mrs. J. NJ. Thompson, Napa;
Carrie Martin. Eugene. Ogn.; May Le-
han. San Francisco; Eva Booker, Frank
lin. Ky; Mrs. Orville Tidell, San Fran
cisco: Mabel Geiger. Peoria. ILL.,; 7.
Grant Kline. Sanger; Mrs. J. Kline. San
ger: T. T. Clarke. Jacksonville. Tenn.
Mrs. T. T. Clarke, Jacksonville, Tenn.
j. W. Riggs, Bloomington. H.; Mrs. J..
". Riggs, Bloomington, H.; George l..
AIodenpyI. McMinnville. Tenn; NJ.
Skeever, Denver.
A Schoober. Denver. F. A. Madinni,
Enid. Okla; W. F. Williams, Enid,
Joseph p Eccles, Oakland; Joseph Sun,
Oakland; Joseph Rumley. Oakland; w.
NJ Ingels, Oakland; Hazel Ingels, oak
Continued on Ninth Page1
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
CITIZENS TO PROTEST
AT CLOSING OF WELLS
BY BOARD OF HEALTH
Long Tested Wells,
Support of Foor

Official action. based upon the
Jusglery of so-calIed scientific sta
tistics and the cOnjectures OF the
Health ofhco. have destroyed fifty
five Pablic wells. the pride and sup
port Of the POOR. The pleadings Of
hundred thousand victims in be-
half OF these long-tested wells, the
sources Of TIE purcst water the city
possesses, have had no effect upon
cur public Officials" From Mr. Rich
ards Proclamation
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
TARIFF REVISION COMING,
SAYS GOVERNOR OF IOWA

KANSAS CITY. Mo. July 2s.-"The
next Republican national platform will
declare unequivocally and distinctly for
tariff revision" Albert B. Cummins
governor OF Iowa, said yesterday while
on a visit here.
Il shall bring up the question of re-
vision In the next Republican National
Convention" he said.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
EXIT PETE, I"
WHITE HOUSE
MAN-KILLER
Bull Pup ChewS Line
man-Oyster Bay Or
ders Danish Him.
Famous Trouble Maker
Boxed Up and Shipped
to Parts Unknown.

Pete" the White House bulldog. il
in disgrace again. and shis time he has
literally come TO the "end Of his rope. +"
He has eaten his last pound ot flesh. and
durance vile has Overtaken him.
Since his last man-eating escapade.
when he chased a South American dip
lomat Up a tree and incidentally chewed
un two or three policemen who went
TO the aid OF the distinguished foreigner.
Pete" has been out on probation =
nice yard, back OF the home or a Wash
ington physician. has been his 10 enjoy.
three square meals a day, and all the
cats In the neighborhOod to worry. have
been allowed his executive pupship. and
this ought 10 have satisfied any ordinary
dog. but Pete" has lived too long
within the range OF his masters voice.
to be mollycoddle pup. He preferred
nice. fat politicians and royalty to
alley cats.
Connection With Lineman.
Last Friday a lineman in the employ
Of one of the telegraph companies
dropped down IN "Pete's-' particular
back yard. 70 connect UP a wire. but
about the only connection that was
made was the dogs teeth in the calf
Of the mans leg. First aid was rem
dered the injured man. he was sent 70
his home, and 10 Oyster Bay was tele-
graphed the news that gave Pete" the
double cross. The Hneman procured a
stout club. which he intended to break
over the dogs back. but so securely and
finally has the bull pup been removed
from Washington and it's environments
that even Marshal Collins. with q spy-
glass and a warrant from the boy
mayor. coldn't locate him
Orders From o. ser Bay.
IS soUn as he President became cog
infant that Pete" had added another
crime to his long list Of depredations.
he ordered Charley. the eolored foot
man. 20 so over 10 Washington. TO Sc
cure the dog. and convey him 70 parts
unknown. II was at first decided by
Mr. Roosevelt that the dog must die
but Archie's pleadinEs for his pet we're
so urgent that the President reluctantly
commuted his sentence 10 life inpris-
onment
Has Begun Expiation.
So Charley arrived in town on satur-
day. and yesterday Pete" with the
stub of his tail dropping pitifulIy, the
fire and fury gone out OF his eyes. his
protruding teeth covered oy an extrz
strong muzzie, and confined IN a steel
cage, was put aboard q train, and has
by this time begun the expiation Of hts
many crimes and misdemeanors.
And in all probability he Is vor DER
ing what Il is all about. He was
warned against chewing up unsuspect-
T. ENJOYS extraordinary and ministers
plenipotentiary-not linemen.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

During the last twenty-four hours
there were showers frcm the lake region
eastward through New England, IN the
upper Olio valley, the NiTginias, eastern
Florida, Nebraska, the Dakotas. Colo
Iado, and the southern Plateau.
There were no decided temperature
changes, except from interior North
Carolina northward into southeastern
Pennsylvania. where IL is considerably
warmer.
The weather will be fair tonight and
Wednesday in the East and South, ex-
cept in eastern Florida, where the usual
summer showers are probable Wednes-
day.
1t will be slightly cooler tonight in the
Middle Atlantic States.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light to fresh northwest to
north, becoming variable: on the south
Atlantic coast. light 10 fresa southwest
erly; on the east Gulf coast, light and
variable. and on the lower lakes. light
70 fresh west 70 northwest, becoming
variable.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports Will have fresh west to
northwest winds. showers Tuesday. fair
Wednesday To the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
Hammers Orchard Story.

Continuing his argument for Haywood
this morning, Attorney Richardson ais
posed Of the alleged attempt to assassj-
nate Governor Peabody. Judges Goddard
and Gabbert. Orchard alone details these
transactions, and there must il IS felt
be some independent evidence that HoN,l
wood was connected with it,
Richardson devoted half an hour to
the Colorado supreme court decisions on
the eight-hour law. That the Western
Federation OF Miners wanted to XIII
Goddard because he cOncurred in the de-
cision written by Judge Campbell. said
Richardson was absurd
Richardson will argue ali today and
Darrow will follow tomorrow
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
MAY INVOLVE
DEPARTMENT
WITH STATE
Sanford Sent to Ashe-
vile to Get Southern
Officials in Line.

The serious legal clash between United
States District Judge Pritchard and the
State authorities Of North Carolina, over
the enforcement OF the State railway
law. has been brought about IN opposi-
ton to the Administrator wishes.
Assistant Attorney General Sanford
was not sent TO the present seat Of wer
a; Ashevlle for the purpose Of giving
aid and comfort TO Judge Pritchard. as
has been reported. His mission was
for the express purpose Of trying TO IL
duce the Southern railway officials n
withdraw their application for writ
OF habess corpus before Judge Prtchard.
Department by the Ears.
Judge Pritchard has got the Depart
ment OF Justice by the. ear" declared
a high Government official today. He
,z interfering in matter in which
his jurisdiction IS questionable. and
waving q red flag Of legal irregularity
in the faces Of the already infuriated
State officials. If he does not involve
the Government in a serious muss it
will not be because he has not laid a
perfect groundwork for trouble"
Remedy in State Courts.
1t is pointed out that the remedy Of
the aggrseved railroad officials was
through the State courts Of North Caro-
lima. and that under legal procedure.
stays OF execution could have been Sc
cured. and appeals made. Then, II not
satisfied with the relief granted. the
Federal power could have been invoked.
1t is said that the State courts having
taken jurisdiction Of the rate cases. il
is a serious question whether Judge
Pritchard has not exceeded his powers
Other Attempts.
a well-known legal authority, IN
speaking today Of the muddle. declared
that only twice in his memory has an
attempt been made to have an inferior
Federal court interfere by a writ OF
habeas corpus with the rulings Of a
State court upon the question Of the
constitutionaiity and that In only one,
the Pritchard case, was II successful.
The other case was one in Nebraska,
where a corporation had applied .or
q writ In a State case. but the Federal
Judge refused to issue II. pointing out
that relief demanded should be sought
in the higher State courts.
II is said that the officials of the De-
Fartment of Justice are momentarily
expecting demand from Judge Pritch-
ard for q posse OF deputy marshals 10
enforce his orders. Acting Attorney Gen
eral Russell declines 10 discuss the sit
uation-
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
DEFENSE SCORES
THE PRESIDENT
At BOISE CITY

BOISE. Idaho. July 23-The defense's 8
version OF former Governor Franl,
Steurenberg's assassination is Attorney
Z. +. Richardson's topic before the
Haywood jury today
He opened his argument With a dis
cussion of the Idaho law prohibiting
consideration of the unsupported testi-
mony Of al informer or accomDlice in
any crime, recited the history OF the
miners federation. described conditions
IN the mining camps during the troubles
between tie operators and their rnef.-
on0 dNelt On the evidence given in SIM
port Of the claim that the on<era tors
conSpired TO wreck their employees or
gantzatiOr.
President Roosevelt Scored.
The names Of President Roosevelt and
John d. Rockefeller figured in the argu-
ment The former was scored for
prejudsing Haywood ard his associates
In his comments upon undesirable cit
izens;" the latter was held up as an
oppressor of labor through the Stand
ard Oh COmpany's ownership of the
Couer d'Alenes mines and smeIters.
Adjournment swas taken just as the
lawyer reached the climax of his ad-
dress. Attorney Darrow, for the de-
Iense. ana Senator Borah, for the pros
ecution. will follow him
OiChard was a witness on the stand
again today at the preliminary hearing
OF Dr. L l. McGee, the defense's wit
sworn falsely that he met Orchard al
wallace al time when the latter said
ne was elsewhere on mission of blood
Tor the miners federation.
c. ". Alier another ~ fbo 5aso..,
witnesses, arrested on a perilIr(, az
eusatlon' was bound over to the district
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
SIN TABLE
TIDE TABLE.

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va. July q.
-Pootmac muddy and Shenandoah
clear.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-20
ssuoyY OF TRANSFERRING
.,sDERIaL SEAL COMPLETED
laNNPATM FORtMPtROR
4 Indications for Peace Among
the People

s.ouI. July ia crowd OF 5000
|..sus has been beaten back from
uslace gates. During the audience
Il the cabinet last night, when the
.ssror scauiesced to the demand for
,I,ation. a number Of students at
ussd to present a petition to en-
h, but the police prevented them
doing so, driving them back east
he palace.
/ midnight Chief of Police Maru-
q distributed carbines to the
e police. but the crowd continued
Increase. 1t remained orderly.
he elaborate ceremony of trans
ng the imperial seal to the crown
he was completed this afternoon.
,lsay TIE emperor in the imperial
ript Of abdication, expresses his
si that during the forty-four
g Of his reign, national calamities
followed In rapid succession and
peoples distress become so az
nied that he deemed it now time
nHsier the crown to the heir ap-
Il In conformity With ancestral
ae shops are closed because of
I gppashy Of the Droprietors with
,rlpsrOr and the streets around
Rllce are filled with people.
Ils japanese papers have publish
'pne sensational rumOrs, but there
IadIcasiOn Of 8 revolt.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-20
Two Tragic Pensacola Deaths.


Pensacola. July ls.-TwO accident.
al deaths occurred here this morning
Doth deaths occurring on vessels 4
anchor IN the harbOr. Carl MOtz =
seaman on board the British steamer
cheviOt Range, went below to i.
ves'igate a fire which had started in
'ne coal bunkers of the vessel and
was overcome by gases from the
burning coal He was rescued by
'ther men of the ship, but died with.
IN few minutes.
george Johnson. a shiprlgger by
profession, and who has been > resi-
dent Of the city for one year. was
standing on a yardarm Of the Nor
Weglan bark Lila. IS feet above the
Geek OF the vessel, when he lost his
balance and fell to the deck, striking
on the deck and SCATTERING the skull.
johnson had been engaged to ct out
the rigging of the bark. which was
-. - A.
one OF those wrecked by the hurricane
OF last September. The vessel had
Just been sold by the first purchasers
TO tirm in N7rwaH and the latter
had engaged the shiDrigger to place
her In condition to go to sea within
a few days. Many witnessed the fall
OF the rigger from the dizzy height.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-20
IN INTEREST OF TEMPERANCE.
Soldiers Demand the Restoration Of
Army Oanteen.

Washington. July ls.-The con-
VentiOn OF the Army and Navy Union
Yesterday voted in favor Of the re-
stOradOn of the army eanteen and for
an Increase Of ten per cent in the pay
OF petty officers and enlisted men Of
the navy on every four years Of ser
vice. Resolutions Of confidence and
sympathy to the relatives and friends
Of late comrades Of the battleship
Georgia" who lost their lives as the
result of the recent explosion on that
vessel, were adopted. The national
commander, by unanimous vote was
authorized to establish garrisons Of
the union on battleshiDs and other
vessels.
The resolutions adopted in favor Of
the restoration Of the army canteen
follows:
Resolved, by the Army and Navy
Union, in convention assembled, That
we desire to 90 On record with Tho
officers and men of the army VITA
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Taft, with the Spanish veterans and
many other patriotic organizations, in
favor Of the restoration to the army
and to soldiers homes, Of the eanteen
as 1t was operated prior to 1901.
Resolved, That our own expert
enee has shown beyond question, that
the sale of beer and light drinks in
the army canteen was a veritable
temperance measure; that it aided in
promoting the moral welfare and
comfort Of the men in the post and
camps; and that no greater blow to
genuine temperance was ever struck
than when the law was repealed.
Resolved, That We believe that
congress should have the courage to
meet this question sQuarely and fair
ly and not be Influenced as in the
past, by the theories of persons who
have had no actual experience with
army and navy life. We therefore
direct the officers of this organiza-
ton to take whatever steps may be
necessary to urge congress to restore
the former law as to the canteen, be-
lieving that We are acting not only for
the good Of our soldiers, but likewise
in the interest of temperance and
moderation.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-20
TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.
Railroad Commission Hears from
Georgia Inventors.

Railroad Commission Hears from
Georgia Inventors.
Atlanta, July 1S.-Dr. NJ. A. Born,
of Athens, accompanied by H. H.
Cabaniss of Atlanta, appeared before
the Railroad Commission yesterday
to explain his recent invention by
which It is proposed automatically to
prevent railroad collisions, either
head-on or rear-end.
The commission took up the matter
for investigation, In accordance with
the recent resolution of the Legisla-
ture asking that it be done. The in
yentiOns were explained at length and
1t was shown that tests Of them had
proven that they we're wholly etfec-
tive In preventing wrecks.
At the conclusion Of the hearing
the Railroad Commission adopted the
following: We ask the railroads Of
Georgia to cooperate with this COM
mission in carrying out the require
ments Of the General Assembly to the
end that a thorough test may be
made, and further with a view to its
(the invention of DR.. Born) general
adoption in the interests Of human
ity."