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The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
MONEY IN AUTOMOBILE STOCK
Carter Motor Car Corporation to
Build Factory,
Annual Dividend of S2,25O,0OO Ex-
pected on Total Output of 5000
Machines Yearly.

Accurate foresight to the investor would
mean his fortune. Some are born wealthy
some have wealth thrust upon them, while
few sagacioUsly acquire it. The early
holders Of stock in the now world-famed
automobile firms are reaping rich re-
ward as the result Of their foresight one
OF the hest-kn0wn French concerns issued
shares At 1850 francs which in a recent
commercial deal had their value fixed az
10000 francs. or more than ten times par
value The history Of automobile con-
Germs in this country IS but a repetition
Of the above example 10 a more OF less
/ degree.
The tremendous. continuous. steady in
crease IN the demand for all character OF
motor vehicles is far and above the linn
tied output There is d market for every
good machine. the better and more re-
liable ones inevitably take the lead. In
/ the purchase Of a car the buyer desires
T the most for his money. Il IS for this
reason that the exclusive merits Of the
Garter Two-engiHc Car appeal TO the pub
+ lie and enabled the company to sell their
/ first quota Of cars before they were even
finished
/ Owing TO the heavier demand in the
/ Eas. the Carter Motor Car Corporation
very judiciously decided 20 divide their
production between two factories. Their
Detroit plant viii handle the Western
I trade and the factory now being erected
at Hyautsyille the Eastern and Southern
/ No stone viii be left unturned that will
/ iu any way tend % the speedy compile
/ ton Of their new factory. They are con-
! structiug their plant upon the colony plan
/ Three substantial buildings. fully
/ equipped, viii be ready for business, It is
/ anticipated. by September u. When com
pleJed they viii cost over $4,000. and
when the entire plant is finished il viii
+ represent an outlay OF over $l.oooo10.
/ The success with which the company
/ has met I'm the disposal of its stock has
. been phenomenal Eighty per cent OF Us
/ stockholders are residents Of the District
/ and comprise many well-known conserya-
! tive business men. As 90 the other 20 pe,
cent, the fame of the Garter Car has spread
/ from Maine to California and from Can
! ada 10 South America. stock being owned
/ by many in these remote sections who
/ have pinned their faith to the two-engiuC
/ ear.
/ One Of the features that has led to the
/ very free purchasing Of its stock is that
/ the personnel of the company is com
posed Of Washington business men known
/ for their conservative business method,
and integrity At the regular monthly
meeting of the directors Of the company
TO be held on July 10. in keeping with thf
/ progress Of the company. a vote will h'
/ taken 10 decide upon a date for the ad
. vauCement Of their stock 10 s. per share.
/ Besides the present offices, a commo
/ di1us salesroom will be maintained in this
/ city for the exhibition. demonstration
and sale of their cars. This company ha;
established offices in Baltimore. Philadel
phis. San Francisco, Milwaukee, New
I York. and other cities
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Local Chapters Arranging for Inter,
national Convention.
About Three thousand Representa-
tiveS Expected to Meet in Capital
Next September.

Extensive arrangements are under way
by the local chapters OF the brotherhood
.Of ST. Andrew. an organization of lay
men Of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
lin preparation for their international
convention. 20 be held in this city Septem-
Der Z5-19 The sessions Of the convention
are 10 be held I'm Continental Han, of the
Daughters of the Revolution Building.
Until the date Of the gathering, head
quarters are az 1905 G street northwest
Advantageous railroad rates are being
granted by the various passenger asso-
Citations covering lines leading TO Wash
ington.
In territory south Of the Ohio and east
Of the Mississippi River a one-fare rate
for the round trip has been granted.
From other parts Of the country the usual
one and one-thjrd fare Will apply. The
transportation committee is under the
craftsmanship Of George r. Anderson, OF
ST. Andrews Chapter, who is also one
Of the assistant secretaries Of the South
ern Railway This committee has been
actively at work for some months in ar
ranging the necessary transportation de-
tails. The other members Of the commit
tee are W. A. Smith. Of Epiphany Chap
ter; W. s Wingate, of Ascension Chapter;
IT. +. Barrinser, Of st. Andrews Chapter.
and T. o. Ebaush. OF Trinity Chapter.
It is anticipated that about 1900 repre-
sentatives OF the organization from points
in Canada. England. Scotland Cuba
Hawaii Porto Rico Mexico, Philippine
Islands. and from practically every State
and Territory will attend the couven-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
SENATOR DICK MAKES DENIAL.
Never Negotiated Loan of Any Pub
lie Money.

Akron. Ohio. July 5-United States
Senator Charles Dick last night gave a
signed statement regarding his business
relations with former Treasurer Smith, OF
Akron. He says.
In view q tho macI1usv false statements con-
corning myself appearing i1 some newspapers i'm con-
nsct1n with the report t1 the auditor Of state uu0l
the examination 0f the treasury of the city az Akron,
I feel I cannot do Jess than t1 say shat l never
directly or indirectly borrowed a dollar from Treas
urt- smith or from any other treasurer OF custodian
Of public funds and while I have not az yet seen
the reH0rt I t1 not believe such charge Is justified
tv anything This report contains
ANY newspaper article IrsIEuatinE 0r infimat-rs
that 7 ever borrowed Cf auv one any amount u
public funds is wholly vtluu; foundation cr rustii-
cation.
An examination made hy direction o. the court,
the report 0f which is a matter Of court record. and
also voluntary statement made without solicitation
rn ms part by Treasurer Smith and by llr >eibeT-
ling his attorney. both Of whom laFe personal
knowledge of tbs facts completely removes any
ground FOR s1ch charge or suspicion.
The facts. briefly stated. are these When the
Akron Savings Bank passed into the hands q re-
caiysrs I was in The banks debt personally and
. Jointly with Mr. +. T.. Miles, mr personal Obligation
Ie.ug amply and satisfactorily secured by stock n
the bank as collateral, the market value Of which.
l1.ior 90 ha banks difficulties considerably exceeded
Z
ir the receivers 10 George D. Bates these notes vera
transferred % him. Subsequently De sold these notes
with others which he had purchased from the re-
caisCrs 20 Mr.. Fred F. Smith. vino in turn trans
feref his entire holdings 90 The bonding company
uf0n IFS request and demand
Until Mr. Smiths difficulties arose 7 did not know
that this paper in bis possession tUt supposed
u was still tie property 0f lr. Bates and his aSs0
cia'es However this does not IN the least modify
nv original statement. These notes we're made. AMI
still are PAYABLE 90 George ID. Bates. trustee. snl
not dollar Cf the money which they represent ever
came 20 me flom any public officer or we're supplied
from any public funds.
All this the records S'in verify and prove. and
have asked the auditor of State 20 make inquiry into
this particular matter So that the facts nav Zee
known. completely indicating me- as they do. Of
the cbfrge ur suspicion that have borrowed pUhl,
/ funds. as wcn as the unjust publications Of which
| it is sought 90 make me the victim.
CHARLES DICK.
The shortage Of Fred f. Smith, the
city treasurer. caused by lQaning public
/ funds 20 his friends. is placed n N73.99
/ His shortage as treasurer Of the county
and Of the school board IS given as
| Sl04,00s.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

New York. July 5.-Mystery surrounds
the identity of a handsome and refined
looking young woman who gave the ad-
mittedly fictitious name Of Mary Evelyn
Green at the Harlem Central Hotel l2oth
street and Park avenue and died In the
Harlem Hospital to-day after cutting the
arteries in her left wrist with broken
glass
Her action did not become known to
the police until early to-day when she
became weak from loss Of blood. While
admitting the name she gave 10 be false
she refused TO reveal her identity She
refused to say why she sought 10 take
her life
After she had cut her wrist she sat
down before a mirror and held her bleed
ing arm over basin Death came slowly.
however. and she had so much time 10
think about its coming that she repented
and called for nelp.
She had lost so much blood that she
lived only two hours after being removed
from the hotel
Different from Other Guests.
While she was a guest at the hotel the
girl aroused some curiosity among the
hotel people because she appeared so DIFF
ferent from the usual run Of guests.
She seemed not TO lack money and In
stead of being d0wnhearted she was cheer
fuI and spoke pleasantly 10 the various
hotel employees. Nothing in her manner OF
actions suggested that she intended TO
take her life
one noticeable thing about her how
ever. was that she appeared To be expect
/ ing some one or something. Her most fire.
quent question at the desk was for her
mail. She was eager 10 receive 1t. ale
! though her e8gernoss was not gratlfied
/ as trtrrp did not come any letters for her.
She always came back quite as hope
/ fully the next time 20 see whether The
/ letter had come yet II got 90 be a
matter for small jokes among the hote
clerks. who were perfectly polite 20 her
as her manner made her popular.
No CIew to Identity.
No letters or papers Of any description
with names or addresses on them were
found among her possessions by Coroner
hamburger. outside OF Ter jewelry heI
only property was $l3 In bills contained
/ i'm morocco handbag of good quality
and staten Island Railroad ticket.
on the third finger Of her left hand
was a heavy wedding ring. Except for
that. she wore no jewelry. but IN hei
trunk was found "A pair Of large pear
|earrings and an amethyst brooch
The hospital authorities decided this
| morning that the wOmans death could
not be attributed solely 70 loss Of blood
and an analysis of the contents OF he'
stomach will be made. Il is believed that
/ she took poison before cutting her wrists
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
RICHMOND LOSES MANAGER,
Shafer Goes to Spokane Because Rieh-
mondites Teased Him.

srscial 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. July 5-charles Shafer,
manager-player of the Richmond baseball
club. left tonight for Spokane, Wash,
where he has been offered a position with
that city. in the Northwestern League. at
much higher salary than he was re-
ceiving here.
The real reason for Shafer's goins how
ever. was the roasting he has received
this season at the hands of the rooters on
account Of the poor showing thus far
made bv the Richmond team. President
Jake Wells. of the league, who will go on
the bench as manager tomorrow after
noon. stated tonight that Shafer was not
released. but that he had requested that
his resignation be accepted because he
had failed to please the Richmond people
Shafer was ore Of the best first base
men i'm the league.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
BARNEY OLDFIELD ARRESTED
Auto Racer Charged with Conduct.
ing Fake Speed Contest.

Portland. Greg, July 5-Barney Old
field a noted automobile racer. was ar
rested here yesterday, charged with OBJ
taining money under false pretenses, by
conducting a fake automobile speed con-
test. Oldheld's business manager, T. a.
Morse. is being sought by the police.
Complaint was made against Oldfeld
by a local newspaper, which asserts that
an alleged contest held here on the
Fourth was not legitimate, 1t Is claimed
that Oldfeld and his manager used the
name OF a local automobile club for the
purpose Of gaining prestige. without the
sanction Of the club. and that the pro-
mOters Of the race meet offered a card
of races, when they knew none of the en-
tries intended to take part
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
New York, July ABE Hummel IS
dying. He cannot live out his term. l
doubt if he lives out the year 1901 Re
moyal to d warmer. more balmy climate
might prolong his life. have not told
him what his illness is. He is depressed
enough as it is. He does not know that
he is dying man.
This statement as TO the condition Of
the former lawyer frst-nighter. man
about-town. bon-vivant and friend and
conhdant Of society women, actresses, ad-
vonturesses, prominent men, and crooks,
now prisoner No. e25, in the Blackwells
Island Penitentiary, was made by one of
the highest medical authorities in charge
OF the prison hospital
Professional ethics prevented the physi-
clan from disclosing the nature OF Hum
meIs illness. The admission as TO the
little lawyers dying condition was made
only after it was said 10 Warden Fallon,
OF the penitentiary; DIR. Metz, Of the pen
itentiary hospital; Dr. ,. A. McAuliffe.
a visiting physician. and Dr. Sigmund
Tynberg, president Of the medical board,
department Of correction, that the priv
ileges accorded Hummel sayored Of favor
itism
I don't know whether Hummel suffered
from his present ailmeut before be en-
tered the peniteutiaTy or not said the
physician who discussed HummeTs condi-
tion. The tremendous change from his
former TO his present manner of living as-
gravates bis illness.
Now he has only such nursing as
prison 0rdeTlies give. He spent the Fourth
of July on his cot. The hospital food.
while nourishing, Is not as dainty as he
has been used %. His cot is not supplied
with a hair mattress. and the environ
ment cannot but be depressing and dis
piriting
Dr. Tvnberg. president Of the medical
board and the ranking medical authority.
said that twice since HummeIs incarcera-
/ tion in the penitentiary on May Il he had
| been set 10 work. HummeTs first night in
/ cell, one Of the cold, trying nights Of
/ the late spring, had racked the prisoner
terribly He was ordered % the hospital
/ the next morning, but after a while put 20
work A second time he was sent TO the
hospital. and after treatment sent 10 his
work handling supplies in the storeroom.
/ He was sent back 20 the hospital after an
1 interval. and is there now.
/ Mr.. HumEal seems TO be Indifferent as
/ to whether he RECEIVERS or not" said DR..
/ Tynberg. Il am sure he has not been per-
mitted 70 take outdoor exercise since he
/ was sent 10 the hospital. because l asked
/ the warden that he be permitted 20 walk
/ outdoors, and was told that there was no
/ rule that would allow Hummel that priyi-
/ lege.
! 4 think he suffers from the extreme
! harshness Of the prison rules, rather than
being favored I'm any way. Because he is
/ Hummel. rich and presumed 70 be power
/ ful. the prison authorities see 10 it that no
/ rules are stretched in his favor
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
AUTO FINES TOTAL $S65.
Glen Echo Income from Fines SenrIy
Equals Its Taxes.

That Marshal Collins had done his share
toward enriching the township of Glen
Echo was demonstrated last night, when
Mayor Garrett announced at a meeting
of the town council that 5000 had been
Paid to the court in fines, the court being
he mayor and the prosecutor being Col
ins, This is almost as much as the town
gathers from its taxes, and will be used
ID benefit the roads and other necessities
a Glen Echo.
Local autom0bilists who have been
greatly encouraged by recent reports that
the resignation of Collins is to be ex-
pected will learn with sorrow that the
busy official has no intention of leaving
the Conduit road unguarded. He did not
resign last night. and he will not resign,
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06


Japanese Ambassador in Washington.
who declared. in effect, that Japan would
see nothing uufriendly Tn the movement
WAY Not Go Until Winter,
When the Atlantic feet Will start on
It's long cruise 10 the Pacific has not
been determined. but the understanding
is that the ships viii NOT De ready until
late fail or carly winter Many colliers
and other supply ships viii accompany
the squadron. and Il is likely that q fioulla
Of torpedo boat destroyers viii 20 also.
The Atlantic battle ship fleet consists OF
the battle ships Connecticut, Maine, Louis
lana. Missouri. Virginia, Georgia, New
Jersey Rhode Island. Alabama. Illinois.
Kearssrge. Kentucky, Ohio. Minnesota,
Vermont and Kansas. The three last
named are 1850 tons, and the Connect
ryt and Louisiana are Of 1890 tons. None
Of these vessels has q maximum speed oi
less than fifteen knots while four Of them
are supposed 90 De able 90 make nineteen
knots an hour on the Pacific Coast are
the battle ships oregon and Wisconsin
and the battle ship Nebraska which 81
nearly completed. Rear Admiral kob-ey
d Evans commands the Atlantic fleet
and Will probably take II TO the Pacific
Spectacle Very Expensive.
Thecost ofthe intended movement Will ag-
gregate hundreds of thousands of dollars,
besides leaving the Atlantic seaboard abb
soluteIy unprotected There would be left
here only a few protected and unpro-
tccted cruisers, the second-rate battle
ship Texas. and a few scattering small
craft. It is estimated that more than
Wo00 tons Of coal would be consumed ln
making the 1900 miles around the Horn
II all of the nine ceiliers Of the navy
were employed they could carry only
about one-third of this amount, ana il
would be necessary for the fleet 70 stoI
two or three times TO take on coal IN
the event that the battle ships do 60 q
the Pacific. it is probable that "a supply
Of coal will be sent to Punta Arenas. III
the Straits Of Magellan. where there is
an excellent anchorage and a good place
10 coal
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
PREDICTS WAR WITH JAPAN.
senator Robert 7. Taylor Declares
Conflict with Mfkado Inevitable,

Dallas, Tex. July 5.-United States Sen
ator Robert T. Taylor, Of Tennessee. spent
the day in Dallas and talked freely on the
relations between Japan and the United
States. He considers war between the two
countries 10 be in the list of probabilities
Of the near future. Among other things
he said.
In my opinion. war between our gov
eminent and that Of Japan is sure TO
come. Il may not come now. CT during the
next year, but il Is on the way. The Jap
anese have become inflated because Of the
results Of their war with Russia.
4 have always been an earnest advO-
cate Of "a powerful navy. ! want a navy
second in size % that of no other nation,
and superior in fighting efficiency TO any
afioat. Our Atlantic fleet pleases me, and
1 want another in the Pacific just as big.
This is not "a new theory OF mine.
When / was a candidate for governor OF
Tennessee ! ridiculed our ridiculous navy,
and made things warm for the Repub-
licsns. l am a believer in peace l am in
no sense a jingO.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
POPE THANKS AMERICANS,
Money for Peters Pence and Anti
French Law Meeting Please Him.

New York July 5.-There was great re
ioicing among the Clergymen and laymen
Of the Catholic archdiocese Of New York
to-day when II became known that the
Pope had sent a special letter Of thanks
TO Archbishop Farley. not only for the
generous contribution from here to the
Peters pence. but also for the demon
stration held several months ago in the
Hippodrome TO denounce the French sep
aratiOn law.
The letter acknowledges the generous
gift of Peters pence and says:
Although in the past we have received
from your diocese many expressions OF
this filial devotion, none was ever more
appreciated by us IN our profound grief
over affairs IN France tnan the CONSOLE
ton afforded us by that magnificent den,-
onstration held under your auspices not
long ago"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
PRIEST HIT BY TEAM.
Aged Missionary Run Down in street
and VIII Die

New york, July Father Joseph Conte.
an led Catholic missionary. living al G3
Eas1 120th street, is in a serious condition
at be Harlem Hospital as the result OF
having been knocked down and injured by
a rhnabout that was being driven by two
meT through a mob that attacked them
with fireworks at Second avenue and
u2t th street last night
The runabout. it is said had just run
oyer Mrs. Rosa Nigrc. Of IS East 1l5th
street and her son. severely hurting
them and a crowd celebrating i'm the
ytreet attacked the men in the vehicle
with every kind Of pyrotechnic at its
command.
The men whipped their horse and
dashed through the crowd. AS they aD-
preached 10TH street there was wild
scene in the street, where a crowd was
trying TO fee from the approaching run
about In the miX-up Father Conte was
struck by the rig. He is believed to be
suffering from a fractured skull. The pc
lice are looking for the men who were in
the runabout
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
YATES SEEKING OLD OFFICE.
Former Governor of Illinois Plan
ming To Succeed Deneen.

Chicago July Richard Yates
called upon Mayor Busse to-day and it
is lnumated by those I'm a position 10
know that the conversation turned 10
the subject Of State politics.
The former governor is considered by
Buses friends a candidate for the Re
publican nomination to succeed Gov.
Dencen. and the Yates adherents be-
lieve Nayor Busse will assist I'm oppOs-
ing the governor I'm Cook County.
when Mr. Yates was asked about the
conference ne laughed and said. eve
talked about what a fine time a man
can have out in the country on the
Fourth OF July"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
CADETS, ON MUTINY, GO HOME.
Forty Leave for BOSTON When Capt.
Low Remains Firm.

New London, Conn, July 5.-Forty Of
the ffty-seven cadets who refused 70 go
back to the Massachusetts nautical train
ing ship Enterprise last night unless
Capt. Low would guarantee them better
food. boarded the Colonial Express for
Boston at o'clock this evening. The
majority Of the boys live in and about
Boston. They bought tickets with money
telegraphed by some of the boys parents.
Thirteen Of the cadets remained in this
city. either awaiting money orders or re-
plies to requests TO Capt. Low 70 release
them and return their clothes and money
on deposit.
Cant Low refused TO talk.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
Department without Head.

The Navy Department was without a
head yesterday and accordingly DO au-
tboritatl-e statement could be obtained.
Secretary Metcalf is at Oakland, Assistant
Secretary Newberry is at Watch HiiL
r. l.. and Rear Admiral Brownson, CHIEF
of the Bureau Of Navigation who acts as
Secretary Of the Navy IN the absence OF
the Secretary and the Assistant secretary
of the Navy. is at oyster Bay. rear Az
miral Mason, chief of the Bureau oil CRU
nance. is the next ranking oihceI' nut us
duties do not concern the movement OF
ships
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

more comfortable and prettier for nice
wear. A sash Of ribbon or a belt Of the
material may finish the waist. Two and
three-quarters yards of S2-inch material
are needed for the dress in the medium
size. Sizes 2, 4, G. and years.
A pattern OF this may be obtained by
inclosing 20 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department. The Washing
ton Herald 73i Fifteenth street north
west, giving number (2559 and size
wanted.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
ENGINEER JUMPS TO DEATH.
Man in Cab Thinks Collision Is Near
and Applies Brakes.
Social 70 The Washington HcHld.

Special ~ The Washington Herald
Wilmington, Del, July 5.-Apparently
imagining that he saw red light and
thinking it was the rear of train ahead.
Randolph Spindler. freight engineer,
jumped from his locomotive yesterday at
Townsend As the train was going at a
high rate of speed. his neck was broken,
and he died instantly.
Charles Ellworth, the fireman, was busy
with the furnace, and looking up and see
Ing the engineer jump, he too jumped, anJ
was badly hurt Before leaping SpindleT
had applied the brakes. and the train
ped.
Spindler was one Of the best-knOwn
engineers ON The uelaWare Division.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

jamestown visitors are arriving daily
and looking for furnished rooms. An ad.
in The Herald will get them. The Herald
has the largest circulation at Norfolk and
jamestown of any Washington paper.