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The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Annapolis, Aug e2-The Republican
political convention fer this district viii Be held IN
EIicott City August q
Salisbury, Aug. Prev Alvin Jones
Vanderbosart sonin-lsW of former Gov. Ehhu E
Jackson. died on Tuesday az saranac Lake. y. Y,
after long illness.
Annapolis. Aug. 22-The teachers of
Anne Arundel. Charles St Mary. Calvert. ard
Prince George counties will meet in this city Sep
tember to for their annual joint institute.
Aberdeen. Aug. "a horse that Mrs.
Edward V. stockham vas driving Yesterday near
here jumped ferce. throwing her out Of her buck
board and breaking her left leg. She was taken to
Baltimore hospital.
Annapolis. Aug. 22-By agreement be-
tween counsel the case Of William W Webb and
others against the shellhsh commission viii come
10 trial before the Circuit Court fer Anne Arundel
County. with Chief Judge Rogers OF the bench on
next Thursday.
Baltimore, Aug. 22.-RafaeI Serralonga
and ASuro ROcambo two Cuban Youths, we're CON
mitted fer court BY Justice Littig in the Central
District Police Court, this morning on the charge
Of steSlins bed clothing valued at $50 from Charles
H. Wilson, le East Oliver street
Cambridge, Aug. 22-Thomas Leckie
died at his home, at East New Market yesterday.
he was at one time principal q East New Market
Academy, and was elected county surveyor On the
DemocEatio ticket For five years he held a posi-
ton in the euston-house in Baltimore.
Rockville. Aug 22.-It is believed to be
probable that Clarence Z. Dawson, Of Chevy Chase,
viii be named as the Republican candidate for
States attorney for Montgomery County, made va
can't BY the withdrawal cf Thomas Dawson who
was unanimously nominated by the county conven-
ton
Baltimore, Aug. 22.-B. B. Barber, local
agent Of The Southern Pacific Company, has been
notified that the steamer FL Monte left New York
to-day for Baltimore 70 load cargo for New Or
leans. This viii inaugurste the service which the
company proposes to giFe between this city and Nea
Orleans
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

sanitary commission. which did so much
work during the civil war, and afterward
he promoted the New York State Chari-
ties Aid Association. His aims were ma
tional in scope, and later he became pres
ident OF the Yosemite commission Jacob
Riis has been a hard worker for down
town parks in New York.
Interest in nature Is nov widespread in
the United States, and books upon out
door subjects find a ready sale. There are
also many periodicals devoted to exploit
ing the bright aspects Of country life and
to teaching readers the health value Of
trees and flowers, as well as their artis-
tic ana aesthetic value But the greatest
factor for the establishment Of downtown
parks In American cities is charity. Set
uement workers alone learn TO know the
great need of the poor In cities for trees
10 vitalize the air and 10 mitigate suf-
fering from heat during the summer. and
70 the efforts Of organization striving to
better conditions in crowded quarters are
due the large number Of small parks now
in existence and the plans for extensions
of the system in the various cities.
dening. The formal Italian gardens that
came to England with William Of Orange
are often like extensions of a house, made
into apartments and alleys, and the word
villa. in Italy. often means not only the
house but also the terraces and gardens
In larger gardens and in parks of con-
siderable extent the natural style which
seeks to conceal art. is employed. The
possibilities OF landscape gardening and
architecture are limitless, and no art is
more lasting or more pleasing TO a larger
number of persons Just now there is a
good demand Tor the services Of men who
are skilled in beauufying the landsca pc.
Not only are the American cities extend
ing and improving their park systems
but private property Is being beautifed
by the art OF the landscape gardener
wherever the wealth of owners permit
such expenditure.
Upon the Pacific slope. where the wild
beauty of primitiveness has not been de-
streyed, the landscape gardener Is busy
improving upon nature; on the Atlantic
Coast he is restoring what has been de-
stroyed: while between the two park
making is engaging the attention Of
countless men and women. In some Of
the cities civic improvement clubs have
been instrumental in having street ends
and vacant lots made attractive with turf
and flowers. many railroad lines are i'm
proving their stations with miniature
parks as we'll as sowing grass on the
right Of way, and thus gradually the
rough outlines OF a great new country are
being softeneo and beautihed.
Tomorrow Odd Diseases and
Cures.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
VIRGINIA MARKSMEN DEPART.
Team Starts for Camp Perry TO
Compete In Rife Shoot.


Compete In Rife shoot.
Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond Va, Aug. 1.-THE Virginia
team to compete in the national military
rife contest at Camp Perry, Ohio, left
this morning for that place. The team
is made Up as follows, the members hav-
ing been selected from the various militia
commands by competitive shooting;
Mai. Stanley w Martin. Seventeen In
fantry: Maj. c. C. Boisseaux. Seventleth
Infantry; Mai A. r. Moody, Seventy
second Infantry; Capt c. NJ. Wallace,
jr.. Seventeen Infantry; Capt. J. Il.
Stone. seventleth Infantry; Capt. E. n.
Hardy, Seventieth Infantry; Capt c. c.
Moore, Seventy-hrst Infantry; Lieut.. z.
V. Peaco, Seventeen Infantry; Lieut. c.
G. Correll. Richmond Light Infantry
Blues Battalion; sergt G. c. Kelly,
Company 3. Seventieth Infantry; seIgt.
James w. Haryd. Company NJ. Seven
tieth Infantry; Corpl Henry Pender,
Company F. Seventy-frst Infantry; Pri-
vate R. L. Newton. Company L. Seven
tieth Infantry; Private r. w. Langen-
back, Company b. Seventy-first Infantry
Private c. B. Dougherty, Company X,
Seventy-frst Infantry Private J. L.
Huber. Company L, Seventy-first In
fantry; Private z. R. Xordoza. Company
A. Richmond Light Infantry Blues Bat
talon.
Maj Martin has been selected as the
captain Of the team.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
JUDGE CR0THERs IN HOWARD.
Resignation of Democratic Candi-
date for Governor Takes Eject.

EtsAk nAt1On OF democratic Canui-
date for Governor Takes Eject.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Ellicott City. Nd, Aug 2-Judge Aus
tin 7. Crothers, the Democratic nominee
foT governor, and Gov Warheld at
tended the annual picnic OF the Glenwood
Farmers Club al the picnic grounds. at
Cooksville Howard County this after
noon They went 10 the grounds from
Oakdsle, the governors home, in an au-
tomobile On the way they passed many
of the farmers who were fastening TO
the picnic, and were given a hearty well
come all along the line. When they
reached the grounds the brass band play
ed Maryland. Ny Maryland" and the
crowd. which was estimated al Soo0, gave
them a royal reception
After their arrival they mingled with
the people. and Gov. WarheId in
trOduced Judge Crothers to many OF the
member Ct the club. In addition. the
folks all come from near his home and
know him personally Judge Crothers
was known 20 many Of the Democratic
politicians who attended the picnic, and
was soon being introduced right and
left. Both Gov Wartield and Judge
Crothers were asked 10 make addresses
They returned 70 Oakdale tonight in
the automobile Judge Crothers spent
last night with Gov Warheld and
expects TO return home tomorrow
Judge Crothers' resignation Of his place
on the bench, sent to Gov Warfield yes
terday, became effective to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
LUTHERANS HEAR REPORTS.
sermons Also Preached Before Nir-
ginia Synod'S Convention.

SPECIAL i0 TIE Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, Au~. 22.-PracticaIly
the entire morning and afternoon ses-
sions to-day Of the seventy-eighth annual
meeting Of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod Of Virginia. in Trinity Church.
Stephen City this county. were devoted
to the discussion OF reports concerning
church work. all Of which showed sub
stantial progress.
President L. L. Smith made an interest
ing report for the past year. as did also
Secretary A. 3. r. Hancher and Treas
urer NJ Coffman.
Rev. J. W. Shuey. Of Lexington, preach
ed the sermon at the synodical eommun-
ion service, and the annual educational
address was delivered by Rev. E. A
Repass, Of New Market Missionary sd-
dresses were made by Rev Lewis s
Miller. Of Winchester, who goes TO Japan
soon, and Rev. z. A Shenk. OF Newport
News.
The officers. who served last year. were
elected, as follows. President. Rev. L /.
Smith. Of Strasburg; vice president, Rev
George s. Bowers, Of Winchester: secre-
tary, Rev. A. D. r Hancock. Of Staun-
ton; treasurer. VI. Cofman, Of Wood
stock.
All the meetings OF the convention are
being largely attended
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Anti-saloon League Elects.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Boyds, Nd. Aug. 22.-The Montgomery
County Anti-Saloon League has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Alfred Wilson, Of Be
thesda; vice president, Dr. Augustus
Stabler, Of Brighton: secretary, J. Cal
vim Muncaster, Of Rockville; treasurer.
Alfred c. Warthen Of Kensington; dis
trict vice presidents, Rev. J. e. James.
]. w. Boyer. Rev. f. a. Smith, Rev.
Thomas J. Packard, Asa NJ Stablsr. S.
". Beail. Rev. Parke P. Flourney, W.
". Moore. E. W. Walker, George r.
Bell, W. W Hodges. A. Mex Bowman.
W. F. Newton, and ]. F. Boyer. Mr..
Frank Higgins was reelected attorney
for the league.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

Meadyille, Pa, Aug. 22-Henry Wag-
ner, who confessed TO the brutal attack on
fourteen-year Alma Whitehead, near
Greenville. has confessed two similar
crimes-one at Ridgely ". Va, and the
other at West Newton. Pa.
In mumbiing speech. Wagner admitted
that on June 2 last ne attacked fifteen
year-old Nellie OFT, al Ridgely, and July
s attacked Mary MedSger, aged fourteen,
at West Newton. Then he confessed that
he is Henry Lehna, Of West Newton
where his relatives reside. Lehna ad-
mitted making attacks on Alma White
head, which means three counts in the
indictment and a maximum imprisonment
OF forty-five years.
officers frankly admitted that Lehna
would probably be lynched before they
could get him 10 Jail in Wess Virginia.
Plan a speedy Trial.
SPEEDY justice viii be meted out 70
Lehna. according to the plans OF the
Pennsylvania authorities. He will be
indicted the first week in September by
the Crawford County grand jury, and
probably be tried the following week.
There promises 10 be d dispute over the
iFffAiN AZ A<-i4iA1 ? % P''--N- ven nm
dred dollars on his head-S5o0 from the
Mineral County CW Va commissioners,
where Nellie OFT was attacked last June.
and 500 from the Westmoreland County
pa officials the result of the attack on
Mary MedsgeT.
Marion z. Sprinkle, it is said, will claim
500. alleging that he has been trailing
Lehna since the West Virginia attack.
II is said the 500 reward Wills be divided
between Sheriff Marshall and County De-
tective Laily, who captured Lehna along
the Lake Shore Railroad
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
TENINITY HELD FOR JURY.
Attacking and RObbinE Young Ma
trOn Alleged Against Him,

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. Aug. 22-Henry Te-
ninity, who is charged with having at
tackled Mrs. Josephine Bristow, Of Buck
ingham County. late Monday night in a
boarding house conducted by the parents
Of the accused, was given a preliminary
hearing to-day and held for the grand
jury.
Teninity is also charged with burglary,
as the young matron alleged that he
robbed her before attacking her. The
evidence made a very strong case for the
Commonwealth, as the young woman S
testimony was strengthened by half a
dozen witnesses.
It was shown that the woman had
been choked until her neck was black.
and that her clothing had been torn off
in her struggles.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
WILLFIGHTFORFIEND
West Virginia Wants Assail-
ant of Nellie OFT.
THREE GIRLS HIS VICTIMS
Tramp Arrested in Pennsylvania
Admits Attacking Two in that
state and One at Ridgeiy, w. Va.
May Go 10 Prison for FOrty-hve
Years, but Could Be hanged.
spsa,l 70 The washington Herald.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Keyser, W. Va, Aug. 22.-Proseeuting
Attorney O. A. Hood, of Mineral County.
viii make a strong effort 10 have Henry
Wagner, or Lehna, under arrest at Mead
vile. Pa, for attacking three girls upon
different occasions, brought to West Viz
ginia for trial In connection with the as
sault on Miss Nellie OFT. daughter Of John
OFT. near Ridgely. this county.
The assaults IN each instance were most
heinous, and IN each case the victim was
similarly treated. Prosecuting Attorney
Hood is anxious that the extreme penalty
Of the law be meted out TO Wagner, who
yesterday was identified by Miss OFT al
Meadvllle and made full confession of
the crime, as he has also done in the
Pennsylvania cases.
Deputy Sheriff II. L. Welch, OF Keyser,
took Miss OFT 10 Meadville. The crime in
Pennsylvania is punishable by penal sen
tsnce only, while in West Virginia Il is 9
capital offense.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
LABOR LEADERS IN NORFOLK.
Gempers, Mitchell, and Others Com-
b{pe RusF1as. end xfo..-o

GomDers, Mitchell, and Others Com-
bine Business and Pleasure.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Aug. 22-Arriving today
from Washington headed by Samuel
Gompers, the executive council OF the
American Federation Of Labor is here
for the purpose Of arranging for the an
nusl convention Of the federation, to be
called TO order in this city November z,
and Will also hear grievances OF various
kinds from labor organization
The council viii be here until SATURDAY.
John Mitchell. president Of the mine
workers, is also here.
The labor leaders viewed the labor ex-
hibit at the exposition to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
G0RMAN'S STABLE BURNED.
Brother of Late Senator Loses a
Horse in the Flames.
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Springfield, Nd. Aug. 22-Calvert Cor
man, brother Of the late Sentor German,
who owns Maple Grove" farm. lost his
stable, in which there was one horse, by
FIRE yesterday.
Mr.. German had been out during the
morning, and returning about noon he
gave the team 10 the little colored boy
TO put away. Soon after the boy re-
turned 70 the house Mrs. German dlscov-
cred the fire, which was then blazing
furiously from the roof. and before Mr..
German could reach the stable 10 rescue
the horse the entire upper portion of the
building fell, smoIhering and burning the
animal beneath it. Vehicles, farming
implements, hay. and feed were also
burned.
The cause Of the fire is not known. The
property is fully covered by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
Rarn Fire CORD s4.ono.

Hsgerstown. Nd. Aug. 22-Fire Of IN
known origin destroyed the barn on the
farm of James L. Rowland. of Baltimore,
situated on the mountain near Blue
Ridge Summit. at / o'clock this morn
ing. The loss is estimated at over $4,000
The live stock was rescued.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
DESERTED GIRL A SUICIDE.
Alice Berry, said TO Be from Balti-
more, shoots Herself.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Wheeling, W. Va, Aug 22.-Aliee Berry,
a eomely young woman. Of Baltimore.
died early this morning az the West
Wheeling Hospital from the effects Of q
self-inflieted pistol wound.
The Wheeling police are looking for a
young man mentioned in letter left By
the girl as Joe" who is said to have
induced her to leave Baltimore. only to
desert her for another woman. Despond-
ent, the Berry girl sought employment
as a waitress in a local hotel. She re-
NAMED at this work for a day or two.
Last night she sought her room and
fired a bullet into her left breast. Ef-
forts are being made to locate her Balti-
more relatives
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
District Men 40 OmcIafe.

Lieut. J. W. Crawford has been selected
to act as inspector and w. c. Thacher
will act as Judge, in the broad jump
event at the forthcoming track and field
national championships. in conjunction
with the jamestown Exposition. Septem-
Der and Z.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
DR.. B. P. WILSON MARRIED.
Rockville Dentists Bride Miss
Owen, of Virginia.

oIleclaI % Inc " asnlnston Hsraid
Lynchburg, Va, Aug. PIN Westmin-
ster Presbyterian Church to-day Miss
Annie Royal Owen, formerly Of South
Boston, was welded 10 DR.. Barnett P
Wilson, Of Rockville, Nd. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. J. A McMur-
ray.
The groom is a prominent dentist in his
home town, and his bride is an accom-
plished and charming Virginia girl. being
a daughter of the late Col. Thomas
Owen, of South Boston.
After a luncheon at the home Of Mrs
r. T. Annspaugh, the brides sister, Dr.
and Mrs. Wilson left for a trip to the
jamestown Exposition, after which they
will so to Rockville.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
GOES AFTER MOSES FERRIS.
Virginia Detective VIII Bring Back
Slayer from Argentina.
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Slayer from Argentina.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va, Aug. 22.-The state De
partment to-day turned over to Detective
D. o. Baldwin, Of Virginia, extraditIon
papers in the case Of Moses Ferris, a
Syrian. under arrest in Argentina for
the United States authorities. Ferris is
wanted in Roanoke on the charge Of mur-
der
Several months ago Ferris stabbed and
killed another Syrian. named Asssid. in
this city. and escaped. The two men were
in business in Roanoke and had quar-
relied. Ferris threatening to take the life
Of Assaid The murderer was traced 20
4 remote province OF Argentina, and
there arrested at the request of this gov
eminent
Detective Baldwin left Washington to-
day for New York. where he will sail to-
morrow for Buenos Ayres TO bring back
the prisoner
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made BY
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn cireulation--a circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the
Capital. Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
MISSING CASHIER IS FOUND.
Bank OmciaI Discovered Wandering
in the Pine Woods.

In the ffne hOOus-
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Wilson, n. c., Aug. 22.-Lewis Hsies,
cashier Of the Pinetops Bank. al Pine
tops, who mysteriously disappeared last
Monday. is IN Wilson with friends.
He wandered in the woods ali night. was
found by friends. and brought here 10 his
fathers home.
The affairs at the bank are all straight
Mental trouble. due to overwork and
worry, Is said 10 have been the cause Of
his disappearance.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR FAIR.
Racing Events for Rockville show
Said 10 Be Well Filled.

SAAu Ao ne wen hASus
Special to The Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd, Aug 22.-The Rockville
fair, which takes place next week. will
be an event of extraordinary interest this
year. Ever since the Circuit Court re-
fused to grant a special license for pool
selling on the grounds, it has been in
sisted in certain quarters that the various
races would not I'LL: that there viii be a
large falling of in attendance and re-
ceipts, and that the fair would fall far
below its predecessors in interest
The first prediction has alresd. failed;
all the races are filed With a good class
of horses. The gambling element will be
snenced if the fair is successful, as they
have been loud in their predictions Of
failure without pool selling
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

jamestown visitors are arriving daily
and looking for furnished rooms. An ad.
in The Herald will get them. The Herald
has the largest circulation al Norfolk and
jamestown Of any Washington paper.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

According 10 information from Rich
mond, Gov. Swanson viii tomorrow or
Saturday announce his final disposition of
the appeal for executive Clemency in the
case Of John Wright, colored. who was
sentenced to death in Alexandra County.
but granted a reprieve by the governor.
Il was stated to-day that the governor
had declared that he had ascertained
nothing which would justify his inter-
fering with the sentence. 1t is said that
Attorney James z. Clements, represent
ing the prisoner, viii make a final plea
20 the governor in the effort 20 save the
life of his client
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
VIRGINIA RESORTS,

NATIONAL HOTEi-Medsrn eonrsuisncss: nesiy
furnished: Slperior table: fresstous water; spsn-
CID scenery, air, fishing. and driving; two bIockS
from depot DOVEL X JENKINS ProprietCrs-
HarTiS0nbGrg Va iT5-dSS-35s
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

The funeral Of John Tuner. who died
Saturday as the result Of receiving an
electric charge from an overhead wire
on the Washington, Alexandria, and
Mount Vernon Railway. at Spring Park.
took place this afternoon from the under
taking establishment Of B. Wheatley, on
King street Efforts to get into commu-
nication with his relatives, supposed to
reside in Jackson, Tenn. had failed, and
the remains were placed temporarily in a
vault in ST. Mary's Cemetery The serv-
ices were conducted by Father J.. F.
Kelly, assistant pastor Of St Mary's
Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
SUMMER RESORTS.
Virginia Mountain Resorts
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
ON The LINE OF THE


Of atrs rom wan
preparation
In this favored where proper
ties
unsurpassed the being mildly
Springs,
Roekbrdge
SPRINGS Natural Bridge Springs salt
Springs
I'd
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Low 75s Wee 10 principal Npntah Rects
nm a
Fourteen srat
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ATLANTIC CITY.
Hotel MoNTIcELLo.

Ocean end Of Kentucky ave New throughout At
lantc Cirys largest finest aad best-appolntec hotsi
81 moderate prices Elegant rooms. with baths az
tached table and service q highest standard hons-
like surroundings liberal ownership manageTasnt
Cauacty. 600. Special rates SIC up weekly up
daily Eine orchestra. Booklet. F. c. EkH0LM.
Ask NJ Foster au1-5t
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The funeral Of Mrs. Harriet F. Padgett,
whose death occurred yesterday, will be
held tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock,
from the residence Of her son-in-law.
Robert NJ. Prettyman. 116 South Alfred
street The services will be conducted by
Rev. z. V. Register. presiding elder OF
Washington district. NJ. E. Church, South
The interment will be made in ST. PauPs
Cemetery.
BY a deed placed on record in the Cor
poration Court to-day, Dr.. George T.
Klipstein conveyed TO Rosa E Carter
house and lot on the west side Of Fayette
street, between King and Prince streets.
The city school board viii hold a called
meeting tomorrow night for the pur-
pose Of eleeting teacher to I'LL the posi-
ton in the Washington School for Boys.
made vacant by the death of William H.
Greenwell. 1t is said that there are
number of applicants for the place.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

In Chicago map OF mortality to show
the effect Of parks upon the public health
has been made, and it has been demon
strated that even in densely populated
districts the death rate is appreciably
lowered by proximity to trees and spaces.
Even the small squares down town de-
creased the death rate not only by al
lowing the free passage OF air. but also
because trees are actual arteries for the
distribution Of vital air. Another effect
OF opening spaces in crowded districts is
10 lessen crime It has been shown that
every new park works a material i'm
pTovement IN the morals OF the locality.
One of the greatest early advocates of
the improvement OF American cities with
parks was Frederick Law Olmstead. of
Connecticut. who studied agriculture and
engineering at Yale, worked on a farm
70 get a practical knowledge Of agricul-
ture, then farmed on Staten Island, and
wrote upon rural topics for periodicals.
To further improve his knowledge he
walked through Great Britain. and a part
OF the Continent. and wrote Walks and
Talks OF an American Farmer" He then
Travelled through the slave States and
wrote letters for the New York Times,
which were afterward compiled in three
columns. He was the promoter Of the
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

Tomorrow Odd Diseases ar
Cures.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-12-21

Arizona Ash, 6 to s feet, 200.