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The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
RIVAL ORGANIZATIONS CLASH
D. A. R. and Confederate Daughters
in Wordy Contest.
seek Leadership in Move tn Erect
Monument to Matthew
MRury.

Norfolk. Va. Oct. 12-Considerable
tension has arisen between the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution of Vir-
ginia, who have just adjourned their an
nual State conference here, and the
Daughters of the Confederacy Of Vir-
ginia over the leadership in the move
ment for the erection at Hampton Roads
of a monument to Matthew Fontaine
Maury. a great Virginian and Path
finder of the Seas whose geographic
discoveries and works have given so
much to the world.
Immediately upon action being taken
by the Virginia Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution calling upon the national
congress and other State chapters 10 aid
in the erection of the Maury monument,
Mrs. Frank Anthony Wake. chairman Of
the committee OF the Virginia Daughters
Of the Confederacy named TO prepare and
send TO Congress a bill providing for a
Maury monument IN Hampton Roads.
made a statement in which she said that
Senator Daniel. Of Virginia. already has
in hand bill prepared by her committee
on the subject Of Federal aid for the
Maury undertaking, and that Senator
Daniel has promised to introduce this
bin at the first session Of the new Con
gress-
The Daughters of the Confederacy
claim the credit for the first efforts
toward the Maury monument the State
Daughters at their last meeting at
Richmond having named the committee
on this subject headed by Mrs. Wake
Mrs. Wake SAYS that she has already
interested John Sharp Williams. OF
Mississippi. in the Maury monument
appropriation, and that all members OF
her committee have impOrtuned theiI
members in Congress to lend aid
The committee from the State Daugh-
tcrs of the Confederacy on this sub
ject is composed of Mrs. Wake, OF
Norfolk. chairman; Mrs. James Scott
of Lynchburg. Miss Nellie Preston, OF
Seven Mile Ford; Mrs. W. c. \. Mer-
chant, of Chatham. and Miss Lizzie
Wait Of Culpeper
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
DENIES RETRENCHING STORY
Hartman Says Business on Union
Pacific Road Is Normal.
stock Drops FOur Points Before De-
niaI Is Received In Wall Street.
shares Remain Heavy.

New York, Oct. 12-E II. Hartman
denied to-day the reports that he had or
dered the immediate cutting down OF ex-
penses on all the railroads and steam
boats Of his system. and that the action
would involve the discharge OF 10000 men
The denial did not appear. however
until Union Pacific had droped over
points from to-day's closing price 10 IlSk
a new low point for the year. There was
a recovery then Of more than points
but part OF this was subsequently lost
and the stock closed at 1192s
The dispatches said that Mr. Hartman
had sent kilograms 10 the general man
ayers Of all the railroads under his CON
troll 70 reduce the train service. shor
forces, and 10 retrench in every possible
way.
mo such orders have been given. MOI
are they contemplated. Mt Hartman
said. We are going ahead and attending
10 our business and meeting our traffi,
demands as sensible business men. It is
perhaps, hardly necessary for NE 20 SAY
that we are not doing anything extraordi
nary or taking on "A lot OF new and costly
work. but we are taking all steps re
Quired 10 keep our properties IN shape Il
handle our business efficiently and eco
nomically
1T is, Of course, ridiculous on its face
tnat we are discharging men by the
wholesale. because the volume of oul
business is far heavier than il was q
year ago. and the prospects are that il
viii continue 20 be heavier for the nexf
few months at least which is as fal
ahead as one can safely see"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
Political Matters Assume a
Lively Aspect.
MACKEY SEEKS REELECTION
CoIOred Man TO Make Aggressive
Fight for Seat in State Legislature.
After Short TiIness-Mrs. T. +. sIc-
DermOtt Passes Away at Her Home.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
Rell Teienhnne 81

% Al6s otfeet-
Alexandria, Va, Oct 12-With con-
tests on for several of the local Offices,
political matters in Alexandria County
are beginning to take on lively aspect.
Rival candidates are in the field for the
position Of Commemorative attorney.
sheriff. and member of the board Of
supervisors.
Capt Crandall Mackey who was elect
ed Commonwealth's attorney four years
ago, largely by the anti-gambling and
anti-saloon element is a candidate for re-
election, and it is said is being supported
by the same forces which backed him In
the former contest His opponent is
Charles I. Simms. Of Glenearlyn. Capt.
Mackeys friends claim that to him more
than to any one else is due the credit
for the crusade which rid the county Of
the gambling dens. which had fiourished
openly there for so many years.
Two candidates are contending for the
Office of sheriff William r. Palmer. the
incumbent, who has served in that capac-
ity for a number of years. asks re-elec-
ton He is opposed by Jacob Birch. VIII
lam Ball, who now holds the position of
assistant TO the treasurer. is the only
candidate for the Office Of treasurer. A
number of candidates are out for men,
bership on the board of supervisors. OF
those in the field. only one. w. n. Febrev.
of Washington district. is a member Of
the present board.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
WAGE WAR ON INTER MET.
Minority Being Organized by Will
lam F. King.
VIII Demand Restitution OF Money
that Has Been Diverted-May
Work with Jerome.

New York, Oct 12-William F. King.
former president Of the Merchants Asso-
elation. announced to-day that a strong
protective committee OF minority stock
holders In the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company would be organized by him
on Monday
Mr.. King said that the necessary stock
has been pledged, and that there viii be
sufficient money behind the organization
10 push the minority holders claims. no
matter what circumstances arise. It is
understood that persons behind the COM
mittee have retained former United
States Attorney General Griggs as counsel.
The committee viii go into the fght pre-
pared to compel restitution Of moneys
that have been diverted and to CO.
operate with District Attorney Jerome
in any criminal proceedings that may be
begun.
The story Of the Wall and Cortlandt
stEets ferry deal. as told in the records
that have been introduced before the Pub
lie Service Commission in the last week,
was patched together to-day by a lawyer
who has been following the proceedings.
Il shows that Thomas F. Ryan was a
director Of the Metropolitan Securities
Company when that company sent its
Ss56 GO check TO Anthony y Brady, in
payment for his $-50o10 paper railroad;
also. that Paul d. Cravath. who. accord
ing to Mr. Brady's testimony, was one
OF William C. Whitney's counsel, was a
member OF the board when the payment
was made
The first reference TO the purchase OF
the franchise Of the road is found in an
agreement between Kuhn Loeb, & Co,
and the Metropolitan Securities Company.
dated February Il. 1902. BY this agree
ment Kuhn, Loeb & Co. pledges itself to
use their best efforts 70 bring about the
sale TO the securities company Of gil the
issues shares of stock and other securi-
ties Of the Wall and Cortlandt street fer
ries company, and two or three other
companies. AT prices satisfactory TO the
securities company.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF

Cumberland. Oct. 12.-Joseph Cunning
ham, forty-three years Old while visiting his sister
Ms. Edward Fannon, died suddenly last night as
the result Of heart trouble.
Cumberland, Oct. 12-Charles J. F. Cox.
aty-two years old died last night after an illness
Of three months He had been resident Of Cum
beriand for twenty-five years.
Baltimore, Oct. 12.-Francis Louis Slade.
Of New York and Miss Caroline Mccormick. Of this
city were married this afternoon at Clover Dale
the home Of the brides parents
Hagerstown, Oct. PA feature of the
HageTstown fair viii be the visit on wednesday Of
SO members and friends Of Almas Temple Frater-
nal Mystic Shrine Of Washington.
Cumberland, Oct 12-Work was started
yesterday on the Cumberland. Uniontown and Wheel
ing Railroad which is projected from Bidweli
through the coal fields Of West Virginia
Boyds. Oct I2-Rev Albert E. ogg.
until recently pastor Of the ETWorth NJ Z. Church
at Gaithorsbrg has sailed for India, where he
takes charge Of a missionary Publishing house.
Hagerstown. Oct 12.-Invitations have
been issued for the marriage Of John Ridgely IT,.
and Miss Louise Roman Humrichhouse The we'd
ding win take place at / D. w.. October %. at St.
Johns Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore.
Annapolis. Oct. 12-Capt. Charles J.
Badger. by virtue Of hs Office as superintendent OF
the Naval Academy, was made ex-oficio president,
and Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, retired was
elected president Of the Naval Institute last night
HageTstown. Oct. 1.-Two aged lovers.
William Rowen. seyenty-four years old. and Hen
rietta FauldeT seyenty-two years old. applied to-day
for a marriage license They were married this
evening
Rockville. Oct. 12.-The Principals As
sociatiou. composed Of the principals Of the public
schools Of the county, has organized with the fol-
Q Ion
vice president Miss F. Mabel Condor; secretary,
! Miss Josephine r. Wellmore
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

Winchester, Oct. 12-wa!ter Preston
Fahnestock. Of saumsville and Miss Edith May
Lutz daughter Of Morris Lutz, prominent farmer
were married at EdinbHg last evening Rev. S, D.
Skelton officiating.
Morgantown Oct. 12.-Otis Byal a
brakeman. killed instantly yesterday He and
conductor were riding in caboose when a car
jumped the track. Both jumped. and Byal landed
with his head On the Tail.
Austen, Oct 12-Antonio Kermoudo. of
Austen, is diving from gunshot wounds, alleged to
have been inflicted by Giuseppe Bargando while
seated at the window Of his cabin. Both Of Ker-
mondos eyes were blown out
Clarksburg. Oct 12.-Thousands of dol
lars iE taxes viii be added to the rolls through
the action Of Judge Faulkner IN sustaining the in
creased assessments the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad property in jefferson. Berkeley, and Nor
gaE counties.
Wheeling. Oct 12-The Presbyterian
SYNOD of West Virginia win convene Il. se October
IT, Among the speakers are Rev Charles Stclze.
q New York; Dr. Joseph W. Cochran Of Philadel-
phia; Rev. &. IT, TruaI Of New York, and Rev.
Dr. Ewing, q Lahc5i India.
Staunton, oct 12-The Lexington Pres
tyter has adjourned after adopting a platform
with the following pTovisons The collection Of
S0000 in the Soujb fer missions: the increase Ct
ing forca in the foreign field. and the erangcli-
zati0n Gf E,09 600 heather ia the territory as
signed to the Presbyterian Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
BAY STATE DEMOCRACY.
Its Performances as Viewed by an
Indiana Newspaper.

From the indianapolis News
With the Presidential election only q
year. and the conventions only eight
months away. one cannot but wonder
whether the Massachusetts variety Of
harmony is to prevail widely. The wounds
inflicted on the Democratic party in 1St
do not seem entirely to have healed. The
question is whether there is to be an
honest effort 20 close them, or whethef
our friends are going 10 continue the
policy Of rubbing salt into them II does
seem as though IL ought % be possible
for men dealing with living and vital is-
sues 70 get together on policy having
some relation To those issues. and ia sup
port OF candidates pledged 10 the carry,
ing out Of that policy. The country
which is looking for aH effective opposi
tion party, is growing very tired ot
Democratic wrangling. And our Demo-
'cratic brethren need not look for any
considerable support for their party. need
not even expect that il viii he seriously
considered as "A political factor. Till i
learns how 10 govern itself-learns how 20
act uHitedly and tremendously IN sup
port of well-dehned programme The
Democrats may be satisfied with the
Massachusetts type Of harmony, bul
there are thousands Of people, who Woull
be glad to act with the Democratic party,
who are very much disguised with IL
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
NEGRO SHOOTS POLICEMAN.
Fatally Wounds Woman and At
tempts to XIII Escort.

Richmond. Va, Oct 12.-Policeman
Atkinson narrowly escaped death to-
night when he received three shots
aimed directly at him by George Will
liams. colored, who. after fatally
wounding Maria Jones with a knife.
turned upon her escort and stabbed
him in the right arm before ne had a
chance to defend himself
William Mayo, the escort, shrieked
for help and Policeman Atkinson. re-
spending to the cry, spied the assailant
in an alley and attempted to arrest
him. The negro defed arrest and fired
directly at the officer. Policeman At
kinson returned the fire and the negro
fell, with a bullet hole through his
thigh. He was taken to jail. Maria
Jones was stabbed in the back No
cause for the cutting could be ascer-
tained, and Williams calmly said that
he was ready for the gallows If his
victim died
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
Sunday school Grows.

According to the report OF the treasurer
of Bethany Methodist Protestant Church,
submitted at the meeting of the quarterly
conference last night. the finances Of the
church are in an excellent condition. II
was shown that since the organization
Of the new church about six months
ago. the running expenses OF nearly 1,Wl
have been paid UP 10 less than $loo, which
amount is provided for. AT the meeting
emphasis was also placed on the growth
Of the Sunday school, which now has u
scholars on the rolls.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13

has ordered the Naval Academy Band
the Fort Monroe Band. and a band COM
posed Of blue jackets from Norfolk. and
the Twenty-third Infantry Band 10 at
tend There viii be the Fort Howard
artillery. the marines from the monitors
Arkansas and Florida. a battalion OF
marines from Annapolis, 400 blue jackets
from Norfolk. and q battalion of the
Twenty-third Infantry from Norfolk Be
sides these there will be the entire State
Guard. the naval militia. the revenue cut
ter cadets, and the cadets from ST. john
and the MaryIand Agricultural. College.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
FREED FROM MURDER CHARGE.

sipes Released After Killing Man
Who Was Intimate with wife.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, Oct. 12-The so-called
''unwritten law" was upheld to-day, when
the jury at McConnellsburg returned a
verdict OF not guilty in the case Of
emanuel Sipes, who shot and killed Dr..
Samuel Hoops because of the latters
intimacy with the wife of Sipes The
crowd gathered in the courtroom at the
time started 10 cheer, but Judge Swope
put a stop to the demonstration
Although Sipes and his young wife have
not lived together since May 25, the day
of the tragedy, Mrs. Sipes admitted on
the witness stand that she had been
having clandestine meetings with DIT.
Hoops for more than four years prior TO
the day her husband killed the physician.
she claimed she was completely in his
power.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
PASTOR ACCUSED OF HERESY.
May Be Disciplined for NOnbelief I'm
n Personal Devil.

oTFIIaI % TIE " WIsIilIIhIlIl IIIllIl
Cumberland. Nd, Oct. 12-The next
annual session of the Allegheny Synod,
Lutheran Church. to which st. Stephens
Church, Cumberland. belongs. will be
one Of unusual interest An attempt viii
be made to discipline Rev. DR.. William
Alfred Shlpman, OF Johnstown, for his
nonbelief in a personal devil.
In sermon which he recently preached
in the pulpit of Rev Robert L. Patter-
son, president of the synod and pastor
Of the Somerset Church, he said: Il no
more believe in fate than I do in a
personal devil. and If believe in either,
1 would pray God fer annihilation."
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR CLOSES.
Proves Greater Success in Attrac-
tiOns Than Was Expected,

SV-claI % Ile washington HeTaI0-
Richmond, Va. Oct l2-The annual
State fair came to an end this afternoon,
the racing card for the day closing the
exhibition. The fair proved a greater
success IN the character Of attractions
and attendance than had been expected
The weather was perfect during the en-
tire week, with the exception OF Tues
day, the rain on which day made the
race track firm and free from dust
The display of farm machinery was by
far the largest the State has ever seen.
The cattle, stock, and swine departments
were all filed. the awards going to ideal
animals in each instance. The attend
ance to-day was the smallest Of the
week The racing fields were also small
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
Liebknecht Goes to Prison.

Leipzig, Germany, Oct. 12-Dr. Karl
Liebknecht son Of the late famous So
cialist leader in the Reichstag, who has
been on trial here on the charge Of high
treason in the publication of pamphlet
addressed to the youth of Germany, in
which he advocated a general military
strike IN the event Of an unpopular war.
was to-day sentenced to eighteen months
detentiOnNin a fortress
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
RICHMOND HORSE SHOW ENDS.
j. PierpOnt Morgan and Gov. Swan
son Present on Closing Night.


Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, oct 12.-The annual
Richmond horse show came to a brilliant
close tonight, with Red Raven and
Oheiros, E. H. Holloway owner. trying
for the high jump and the worlds record
against Cracker Jack. Red Raven went
over the bars at seven feet. which Is ten
inches under the worlds record.
J. Pierpont Morgan, Of New York, was
among the spectators. as was also Gov.
Swanson. The boxes were well filed with
Virginia society people The show was
one Of the best in the history Of the
association
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
MATE ROWS 81 MILES.
Risks Life to Report that the Mari
POsa Is without Coal.

San Francisco, Oct. 12.-According to
advices received in this city, the Oceanic
Steamship Companys steamer Mariposa,
which is three days overdue from Tahiti
is eighty-seven miles off the coast from
Monterey. without fuel
First Mate W d. Watson. who rowed
the entire distance to Monterey, reported
the steamers predicament
The steamer Sporter is reported as hav-
ing left Monterey 10 tow the Mariposa TO
San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
ROOT SOON TO START HOME.
Secretary and Party VIII Leave
Laredo Next wednesday.

Laredo Next wednesday.
Mexico City. oct. 12.-Following a three
days trip 10 Puebla, Orizaba, and other
cities in the scenic portion of Mexico,
Secretary of State Root and party are
again at Chspultepec Castle.
They viii leave tomorrow morning for
Gov. Decardon's' hacienda at Japala,
spend Sunday there, and take President
Diazs special train for Guadaiajara at
7,SO p. m
At midnight Monday they win start
for San Luis Potosi. make short stop
there Tuesday, and reach the border town
Of Laredo al Wednesday morning Here
they viii take their private car for home.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
CHAMBERsBURG LOSES GAME.
Academy Team Meets Defeat at
Hands of st. James College.

Special to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd, Oct I2-St. James
College played a rafting strong game
against Chambersburg Academy this
afternoon. and, although outweighed by
the visitors. st. James won by Il to 0.
Great end runs by Whitridge and
Graham and a run for a gain Of so
yards for a touchdown by Boyd were
among the features.
TOuchdowns - Whitridge (9, Boyd.
Goals from touchdowns-Kern (2). Ref
eree-Mr. MeCardell. of st. Johns. I'm
pire-Mr Smith. Dickinson. Timekeepers
Brooke and Ralsher. Linesmen-Gott-
land, Jackson. Time Of halves-25 and
% minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
FALL PRESBYTERY MEETS.
washington Churchmen Examine
Candidates for Ministry.


Candidates for Ministry.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Hyattsville, Oct 12-The Presbytery Of
Washington city and vicinity held its
stated fall meeting in the local Presby-
terian Church this week. The ceremonies
were opened with a sermon by the re-
tiring moderator, Rev. Walter II. Stone.
Of Darnestown, Md.
At the business session Tuesday w. L.
Ellis, OF Howard University. Washington,
candidate for the ministry, was exam
ined in theology and his examination
was sustained. Rev. Mr.. Magraw.
licentiate, having received a call from a
Western town. was examined, was or
dained. and a letter dismissing him to
a Western presbytery was ordered.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
Miss TaIiaferro Dead.

Miss Edmonia Taliaferro died this
morning. after a brief illness. at the resi-
dence Of her sister. Mrs. Thomas 7.
Carter, 1926 King street She was a
native Of King George County. but had
lived in this city for several years. She
was a daughter Of Henry Taliaferro, OF
King George County. The funeral viii
ta..s place Monday morning at IL o'clock
from Mrs. Carter's home. Rev. William
J. Morton viii offciate and the burial
will be in Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
wants seat I'm Legislature.

William c. Coleman, co!ored, who has
been a cNndidate for almost every elect
i've Office in this section. has entered the
field for State legislature. Coleman has
filed notice of his candidacy with the
clerk OF the Corporation Court He says
he is in the fight to win, and means to
make an aggressive campaign. On the
last occasion. when Coleman offered his
services to his -countrymen for
public Office. he sought to become mayor
Of the city, but was supported by only
a few supporters.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
FREDERICK CAMPAIGN OPENS.
Demonstration Consists of Mass
Meeting and Reception.

NNtHHS s3EiV hNtNN EtHV"s
Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick, Nd, Oct. 12-The opening
gun of the Republican campaign in Fred
erick County was fired in Frederick City
to-day amid great enthusiasm. The DEM
onsJration consisted of a big parade in
the morning through the principal streets
-of the city, a reception to the State candi-
dates, George R. Gather, Hammond Ur-
ner, James H. Baker, and Thomas Par
ran, at noon. and a big mass meeting,
attended by more than 1900 people. in the
afternoon at Braddock Heights. At night
display of fire works illuminated the
city.
The demonstration wss under the aus
pices of the Frederick City Republican
Club.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
Ocean sfenmshinS

New Tors. Oct H-Auived Philadelphia. from
Southampton. October 5; Amerika from Hamburg.
OctcbeI ;; la Touraine. from Havre, Octuher s.
Arrived C1t: New YORK az Plymouth
Sailed from foreign points. S. Paul from south
ampton; Umbria, from Liverpool; Minneapolis from
London.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
BOOKIE PUT UNDER ARREST.
BaItimoreau Arrested at York Coun-

BaItimorean Arrested at York COun-
ty Fair-TVvO Others Wanted.
York, Pa, Oct 12-Charles Freeman,
of Baltimore. was arrested by Detective
Ficks on the charge of book-making at
the county fair The warrant was served
by Alderman Stager on oath of Charles
Still. He waived a hearing for court to-
day and entered $500 bail.
Charles Medinger and Joseph Walters,
also Baltimoreans. are wanted on a sim
liar charge.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
WARNING TO PARENTS.

The MIX Conference appointed by the Dis
trict Commissioners, in view Of the MANY
DANGERS OF RAW MILK. has recon-
mended the home -pasteurizing Of all raw milk
by bringing It to the boiling point, then
withdraw. cool. and keep cold until used.
The conference has thereby iudorsed the
advice given by tbis society for a number
Of years 20
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13

A lecture to men on the subject "A
Specimen Of Nobleness' viii be delivered
by Rev Edgar Carpenter, rector Of
Grace Episcopal Church. tomorrow aft
ernoon at. 3.30 o'clock in the lecture-room
Of the Washington Street Methodist
Episcopal Church South. II will be the
second of a special series of meetings for
men. a special musical programme viii
be rendered.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13
NOTES OF THE CONVENTION.

Rev G.. c. Bratenahl rector Of St.
Albans Church. has returned to the con-
vention from Tennessee, where he has
been spending part of a much-needed
vacation. He will remain in Richmond
until after the close OF the convention.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-13

Mrs T. F. McDermott, daughter of
Mrs Annie Power and the late Francis
J. Power. died this evening at her home,
III South Alfred street. after brief i'll
ness Her husband and FIVE children
survive her.