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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
GEOGHEGAN is new CHAMPION
WashingtOnian Wins Tennis Tour
ney Of Western Maryland.
Miss Harlan Takes Ladies' Cham
piOnship and She and Miss Davis
Win in Ladies' Doubles.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Md. Aug 3l.-The fourth
day Of the annual tennis tourney Of the
Potomac Club FOR the championship Of
Western Maryland was productive Of the
most brilliant playing of the meet. in
which some Of the leading cracks of the
country are contesting.
In the mems singles Sammis. of New
York. won the first division by defeating
HUMPHREYS. and Geoghegan, Of Washing
ton, won the second division 10y defeating
Heintz, OF Cumberland. the present cham
pion OF the Potomac Club. Geoghegan il
is freely predicted. VIII carry off the hon
ors ia the mems nr ais. The match be-
tween Sammis, first division. and Geoghe-
gan. second division. was won by the lat
ter with apparent ease.
In the semi-finals Everett Drennon. the
present champion Of West Virginia. de-
feated Alexander Armstrong. Of Hagers-
town; Franklin Geoshegan. Of Washing
ton, defeated Drennen.
Word was received this afternoon that
Mr.. John Kerr. Of Baltimore. the present
holder of the championship cup. viii not
be here TO defend the title. and he de-
faults TO Franklin GeOghegan, OF Wash
ington, who thus becomes tennis cham
pion in mems singles Of Western Mary
land
In the mems doubles Armstrong and
keedy defeated LAWYER and Wimbrougn;
Beail, UniOntOwn, Pa, ana Stauhsr,
Reading, Pa, defaulted 20 Geoghegan and
Van Ho0sen, both Of Washington.
Geoghegan and Van HoOsen defeated
Watson and Fleming, both OF Falrmont,
W. Va DTennen Wheeling. and White,
Parkersburg. defeated Powell, Cumber-
mad, and McLanahan, Baltimore; Smith
and Heintz defeated Dickey and Fitz-
simmons; Smith and Heintz defeated Cor
don. Washington. and Henderson
The ladies' doubles were completed.
Miss Harlan. of Philadelphia, and Miss
Davis. Of Baltimore. winning the event,
defeating Miss Randall and Miss Dyer.
both Of Annapolis. and Miss Smith and
Mrs. Kellerman. Of Washington.
The ladies singles were finished. Miss
Harlan winning the first and Miss Da-
Wis the second division. Miss Harlan
won the final. and is therefore lady
champion Of Western Maryland.
The mixed doubles were finished with
the closest and most exciting match Of
the tournament. H. II. Dickey. Cumber-
land, and Miss Harlan. Philadelphia won
the first division, while A. Hunter BOYD
and Miss Davis won the second division.
Mr.. Boyd and Miss Davis won the finals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
Alexandrians Bring Prize
Home from Convention.
UNION GIVES UP THE FIGHT
street Railway Employees Find Il
Impossible to Maintain Effective
Organization = Plans for Demo-
cratic Primary to BE Completed at
Meeting TO BE Held Tomorrow
WASHINGTON HERALD BuREAu.


- King Street
Alexandria, Va, Aug. Sl-While bells
on the fire engine houses pealed a loud
welcome, the Alexandra fre-fgh.e-s.
who returned tonight from the state
convention Of fremen at Newport News.
marched up King street at the heal Of
a procession of several hundred citizens.
After visiting the Relief Hook and
Ladder company's home on prince street.
the returning Hremen went TO the Rsli-
anee engine house en- North Patrick
street, and then marched to the Column
bia engine house. on South St Asaph
street, where refreshments were served
Accompanying the Alexandria men
were members Of the fire companies Ct
HaTrisonburg. Strasburg, and Woodstock.
During the procession through the streets
music was diseoursed by the Reliance
Brass Band. OF thirty pieces
The enthusiastic character Of the re-
ception given the homecoming fremen
was due IN part TO the fine showing OF
the Alexandria. contingent in the big
street parade in Newport News. when
the Reliance company was awarded sec
ond prize for being the best uniformed
company IN line
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

Petersburg, Aug. 3.-The people of fhie
city have appealed 20 the State corporation com.
mission concerning alleged abuses in the local tele
phone service, alleging that they are the victims Of
spite work.
Richmond. Aug. 31.-Mordecai H. Tay-
lor amateur fisherman. yesterday caught a
twenty f0urpOund catfish. which, when prepared for
the market, was found TO contain plain gold we'd
ing ring. The ring bore the inscription: u. Ia
l., May Z, o."
Norfolk, Aug. 31-The wrecking tug Co
Icy left here to-day with poLtOons for Baltimore 10
raise the tug Gerry, which was recently sunk in the
Pa-apsso River of Sparrows Point, Md. BIZ the
British steamship Banstable Five Inen on the
Gerry were drowned III that accident
Richmond. Va. Aug 3I.-Charles F
Bragien aged twenty-five years, Of Petersburg. was
picked up the street here to-day in a diving con-
dition. He is suffering from hear. failure He
was taken 70 a hospital and IS said 10 be rss.ino
comfortably tonight. he viii be taken nome TO.
morrow.
Norfolk, Aug. S.-Members OF. the Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles. hundreds Of them. the adj
vance guard Of the big convention to be called 10
order next Tuesday arrived in Norfolk tonight. nc
delegations from Connecticut. New York. and Wis
consin win arrive Tomorrow. Convention politics il
interesting nest Ct these already
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
STAR ATHLETES TO COMPETE.
Pick of the East and West Entered
I'm jamestown Games.

jamestown Exposition. Va, Aug 81
As the time approaches for the holding
of the national athletic championship
contests at the exposition grounds, Sep
tember and 2, 1t is evident that the
meet is to be a test of might between
the flower Of manhood in the East and
IN the West, with the Canadian athletes
as dark horses. likely to rOmp away with
some of the prizes.
Eastern men are handing out the dope
that there Will be nothing but the two
New York clubs, the Irish-American Ath-
letic Club, and the New York Athletic
Club. in the money, but the Western con-
tingent Is sticking its faith on the Olympia
Club, Of California; the Multnomah Ath-
letic Club. Of Oregon. and the athletes
from the University of Oregon. The Mon
treal Athletic Club is sending down some
promising contestants, and so are Chi
CagO and other sections
Present indications are that the one
mile national championship race will pro
duce a sensational struggle. Among the
swlftest In Il are Jim Sullivan. Of the
Irish-Amerlcans; Guy Haskins. of the
New York Athletic Club: J. r. Kelly. OF
the Pacific Coast, and J. w Mahoney, Of
the University of Michigan.
The contest in tho 1t0-yard dash is be-
tween the great Kelly. who holds the
worlds record at 93-5 seconds: c. L.
Parsons. the San Franciscan, who trav-
eled it in 4-5 seconds; Charley Seitz. and
W. J. Heating, of the New York Athletic
Club. Dennis Murray. Of Ireland, Will
also attract attention.
The strong men are TO be here, too. The
great John J. Flanagan, champion weight
thrower; Mat McGrath, Dick Sheldon. the
bulldog from old Eli; Tom Barrett, Mary
land idol; ig-Ralph Rose, and A. D.
Plaw, the prides Of the Pacific; Dennis
Horgan, Of New York, and NJ. J. Sheri-
dan, all-arould champion, will do stunts
with weights and hammers that are likely
to smash records.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
70 The washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Laurel Md, Aug. Sat the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Beltsville. Nd, six
miles from Laurel. Miss Margaret May
Leypoldt daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Christopher LcypoIdt. became the wife
Of Mr.. Robert ". FlIius. Miss Clara
Leypoldt a sister Of the bride. was
maid Of honor. Mr.. John W. FnIius.
a brother OF the groom, was best
man. The ceremony was performed by
Rev Fred Baggs. The bridesmaids were
Miss Carrie L. Fillius. sister Of the groom,
and Miss Elizabeth F. Cameron. of Ben
ming, D. c. The ushers We're Mr. Chris
TOPPER A LeypOldt, jr.. a brother of the
bride, and Mr. Leo Murray, of Washing
ton. The wedding march was played by
Mss Susie c. Beall, Of Sunnyside, Nd A
reception followed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fillius viii live in Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
SAVE ONLY REFRIGERATOR.
Fire Destroys Store, and Incendiar-
ism is Suspected.

Hagerstown, Nd. Aug. 31-Another
blaze Of supposed incendiary origin was
this morning added to the large list OF
fires that have occurred in the vicinity of
Blue Ridge Summit this summer, the
latest being the destruction Of Frank
Happels store
When discovered the FIRE had already
made considerable progress. and about all
the members Of the Blue Ridge Fire Com
pany were able 10 do was to prevent the
flames spreading to adjoining property.
The interior of the building. which was
frame structure, was Quilted, and all
the furnishings and supplies were de-
stroyed with the exception of the re-
frfgerator.
The building was temporary structure,
erected 10 take the place of the store
which was destroyed by fire last spring.
The loss is partially covered by insuran nee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT HOT.
kitchi.. Now Campaigning in North
ern North Carolina.

Special L. The Washington Herald
Salisbury, n. c., Aug. 81 Congressman
W. W. Kitchin. OF the Fifth North Caro-
lima district is 4 Salisbury visitor, and
VIII spend several days in the country
about here SIR. Kitchin is candidate
for governor Of North Carolina, and is
here with Mai Neal, Of Halifax County.
IN the interests of his candidacy
The gubernatorial fight In the State Is
absorbing general attention The race
between Kitchin and Locke Craig, Of
Asheville. is going 20 be the warmest in
years.
Mr.. Kitchin spoke to-day at Crescent
Academy 10 the old soldiers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
TREATY, NOT PEACE
jamestown Social War Still
Causes Grumbling.
KOHLsAAT AS a SACRIFICE
Bars Social Representative Says
He Agreed to Resign OnIy to Re-
store HarmOny-ISaFF Declines to
Discuss the UnplcaFantness, but Is
said to Object to fuckers View.


Special to The Washington Herald.
jamestown Exposition Grounds. Va,
Aug. Sl-There were still rumbIings of
discomfort to-day in the Tucker-Barr So
eial war. although 1t was officially de-
cIared by committee of the exposition
directors last night that peace agree
ment satisfactory 10 President Tucker and
Director General Barr had been con
Guided
Both MT Barr and Charles w. Kohl
saat. whose appointment by Barr as so
cial and diplomatic representative OF the
exposition. position formerly filed by
President Tucker. caused the rumpus,
were out with statements to-day, although
they themselves profess 10 be parties to
an agreement that the published state
ment Of the settlement Of differences
should be all that was TO be said about ii.
Kohlsaat charges that some one dealt
with him In bad faith, and that he has
been badly treated
Tucker Interview DispIeases.
II is obvious that the interview given
out by Tucker, setting forth more fully
the terms OF the agreement, and given out
Immediately. after the declaration OF
peace, prompted the tart remarks at
trlbuted TO Barr and Kohlsaat
Barr is quoted as saving.
1T was my understanding. and that
Of the committee, whose statement APP
pears In the morning papers. that nothing
should be published IN addition to the
statement. which speaks for Itself. and
in view OF this understanding / have
nothing further TO say
1t was given out last night that Kohl
saat's resignation had been accepted, but
this Mr.. Kohlsaat denied to-day he ad-
mits however, that he agreed TO sacri-
fee himself in the interest Of harmony.
The resignation was handed Barr to-
day, and there can be no doubt about its
acceptance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
Big FLEET in HAMPTON ROADS
Evans Squadron Repletes Stores for
Drills and Target Practice.
VIII BE Kept Busy for Next Two
Months Getting Ready for Trip
Around the Horn.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Portsmouth, Va, Aug. 31.-Rear Ad-
miral Evans feet Of battle ships Is back
IN Hampton Roads. after several days
maneuvers on the Southern drill grounds
of the Virginia capes. preparatory 10
their start in December on the long
cruise TO the Pacific.
The battle ships were this afternoon
taking on ammunition and stores. sent
In large quantities earlier in the day by
tugs from the Norfolk Navy Yard and the
St Juliens Creek Magazine.
The following battle ships are now in
the Roads: Connecticut flagship. Kan
ses, Vermont, Louisiana, Georgia, Vir-
ginia. New Jersey. Rhode Island, Mime
sofa, Missouri Ohio Maine, Illinois.
Kearsarge. Kentucky. and Alabama.
The feet viii take on coal and fresh
supplies, and return to the drill grounds
early Tuesday morning. leaving Hamp-
ton Roads shortly after Monday mid
night When the work is again taken
up. running maneuvers VIII take place
I'm which the two squadrons OF the fleet
viii make a considerable movement up
and down the coast. This will continue
till September g. when the fleet viii re-
pair to Cape Cod Bay for the autumn
target practice. which will continue a
month. after which the ships will be sent
70 dock for repairs preparatory to the
cruise around South America
On arrival in Hampton Roads yesterday
morning. as reported TO the Navy De-
partment by Admiral Evans by wireless.
the feet was reioined by the battle ship
Alabama. which was detained al New
port. r. J.. for Rear Admiral Charles II.
Davis. commander Of the second squad
ron. 10 haul down his flag last Wednes-
day, owing 10 his going on the retired
list. The cruiser Tacoma, which occupied
the Alabama 5 position IN the drills last
week, will accompany the feet out 10
the grounds. 10 assist in signal work
Rear Admiral Thomas, who has COM
mauded the second division. has assumed
command Of the second squadron. sue
ceeding Admiral Davis, and Rear Admiral
SpeTTy. who is fastening home from The
Hague peace conference. viii succeed TO
the command made vacant by Admiral
Thomas promotion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
DOCTOR DEFENDS SOLDIERS.
Says Alleged Victim of BIanket-toSs-
ing Died of Disease.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Aug. 3l.-Dr. Eugene Nee.
Van Ness. who attended J. darcy Didier
during his last Illness. stated to-day that
in his opinion the death of the young
man was IN no way caused by his being
tossed in a blanket by members of Com
pany A, Fifth Regiment. while in camp
al jamestown three weeks ago. nor did he
contract HIS illness there. His death was
caused by typhoid fever. with cerebral
meningitis.
According to the records OF the case, I"
said Dr.. Van Ness. tie went TO James
town on July 10, and his first indisposltion
was on July p He returned on the 18th
with fever. Had the malady been con-
tracted at jamestown, it could not have
developed in so short a time"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
INJUNCTION IS TOO LATE.
Norfolk Board Has school Desks In
stalled in SchOOIhOuse.

SIecial % The Washingt n Hood.
Norfolk, Va. Aug. a.-The school desks.
the purchase Of which has been the bone
of contention between the State board o.
education and the Norfolk school board.
are now safely screwed on the floor Of
the Omohundro School
The work OF installing them continued
last night and to-day. and they are now
beyond the reach of the injunction issued
to-day by Judge Caldwell OF the Court
of Appeals. The Norfolk board thinks II
has the State board beaten.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
CRoTHERS IN FREDERICK.
Attends Picnic ia Company with
Herring and straus.

Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick. Aug. Sf-Ex-Judge Austin l.
Crothers, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, and Dr. J. W Hering and Isaac
Lobe Straus. two OF his associates on
the ticket. arrived in Frederick this
morning. and shortly before noon went
by trolley to Middletown where the aft
ernoon was spent at the big picnic in
Young's woods. which is one Of toe
largest annual picnics in Western Mary
land.
About q hundred prominent Democrats
were at the station TO welcome Judge
Crothers. among whom were Mr.. Joseph
d. Baker ex-senator Jacob ROhrback
Col William F. Maulsby, candidate for
State senator, II. Dorsey Etchison, ana
others During his brief stay in Fred
erick Judge Crothers called at the home
Of Chief Judge James McSaerry. but he
did not see the Judge
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
To Arrange Primary Plans.

Plans for the Democratic primary Sep
tember 10. when State senator from this
district viii be nominated. will be per-
fected at a meeting Of the district com
mittee in this city Monday morning at 10
O'Clock.
At the same time the committee for
Alexandria county and city win meet and
declare James p Cation the Democratic
nominee for the house OF delegates. Both
meetings viii be held in the Hotel Ram
mel.
At the gathering Of the city committee
names of those wishing 70 be recorded as
candidates for membership on that com
mittee VIII be submitted 10 Chairman
Charles Bendheim.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
CHARLES [. PIQUETT WEBS.
Brother of Two Brides Leaves
Father
SPECIAL % The Washington Herald

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd. Aug. S1.-Charles L Pr
quett. son Of John Piquett. this morning
married Miss Annie +. Rogers. in Rock
vile. Rev. 5. r. White, OF the Bsptis,
Church officiated.
The same minister. about a month ago,
married the Misses PIquett to their sweet
hearts, the young quartet eloping while
their pasents were at a picnic
Mr. Piquett, the father. is a widower.
and is now left alone Il Is questioned
by his neighbors whether the sudden mat
rimonial epidemic in his family will not
eventually infect him also.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
MeSHERRY STILL VERY ILL.

Maryland Chief Judges Condition
shows No Improvement.
Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick. Aug 51.--To-day there was
no percepuble change In the condition
Of Chief Judge James McSherry. lie
spent a very restless night, but was
somewhat more comfortable during the
morning. although his condition Is crit
ieal
DR.. Samuel c. Chew. OF Baltimore. ar
rived this morning for consultation with
Or. Richard McSherTy, OF Littlestown,
Pa. cousin OF Judge McSherry, and Dr,
Thomas B. johnson, the judges family
physician.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
street Railway Union DissoIves.

After a brief existence the Alexandria
Division of the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway Employees,
which was organized last spring among
the employees Of the Washington. Aiexan-
dria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany, has given up its charter and sur
rendered its hall
For several weeks Immediately follow
Ing It's formation the local branch strug-
gled to protect its members from dis
missal by the railway company. soon
after the Alexandra division was started
many of the employees OF the road ShO
had Joined the union we're discharged.
The union attempted 10 secure their re-
instatement and several public meetings
We're held. when officials Of the road who
were responsible for the turning of Of
the men were vigorously denounced.
The company. however persistently de-
clined 10 treat with the discharged err
plOyes An effort 10 secure the indOrse-
ment Of the Alexandria Trades Counku
and the Central Labor Union Of Wash
ingr in a boycott against the road nav
ing failed, the members Of the division
decided Il return their charter on the
ground that they were unable TO protect
themselves and to maintain an effective
organization.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
ial . The Washington Herald.

7 IIEIdII-
Rockville, Nd, Aug. a-James Ollie.
hay, aged twelve, who lives on the farm
OF g. ". Riggs, near here, is in pre-
carious condition as the result of having
been bitten by a cOpperhead snake yes
terday DR.. Edward anderson Is at
tending him, and hopes to save his life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
FIELDS WILL TRY AGAIN.
Former Washington Lawyer Seeks
His Release from Penitentiary.
Snscial IN The WssbinO4or ue-sl5

IIIs NFEtHse IFOm FenIfenffary.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Wheeling, W. Va. Aug. 31.-In an effort
to secure his release from the Federal
prison. at Moundsville TO which he was
sentenced for five years for embezzlement
while chancery receiver Of the District of
Columbia, Thomas n. Fields will appear
in his own behalf before Judge Dayton in
the Federal Court here, September II.
Fields made application recently for re-
lease on habeas corpus proceedings. but
Il was denied by Judge Dayton The Judge
has consented to a rehearlng. and Fields
VIII be given permission to leave the
pen" to plead for his freedom.
His defense Will be that the punishment
provided for such an offense was pre-
scribed in an act passed after his alleged
crime was committed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
ASHBY GIVEN TEN YEARS.
Judge Declares Murder Trial Was
Full of Perjury.

Salisbury. n. c, Aug 9l.-Ed Ashby.
twenty-one years old who killed his
brother-in-law, Daniel Overcast. in June,
was convicted to-day of murder in the
second degree, and was sentenced to ten
years In the penitentiary.
Judge Justice, in passing sentence,
stated that he had never before listened
to so much perjury in any one case
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
AWARD LAWN PRIZES
lexington Association An
n0unceS the Winners.
FIRST HONORs TO H. E. BLAU

Dr. Jesse b. Sehafhirt Is Second ina
the Contest 10 Produce the Most
Attractive Front Yard-John wey-
rich Gets Third Money-HOnOrabIe
Mention for Many Others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-01
To Tell of sundar school Need.

An address Will be delivered at the
Second Presbyterian Church at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon by L. J. Mcintosh.
who will speak on the necessity OF a city
sunday school association for the pur-
pose of increasing the efficiency Of the
Sunday schools through the united efforts
OF the several denominations Mr. Nc
Intosh is secretary Of the Virginia sun
day School Association.
Many Of the public Offices and private
business houses will be closed Monday, in
observance Of Labor Day. Holiday hours
viii be kept at the city post-ofice.
Rev. Thomas ]. Packard viii deliver
the sermon az S.. PauTs Episcopal
Church at the morning services to-mor-
row At the morning services at Christ
Episcopal Church the sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. r. K. Massie. of the
theological Seminary.
It Is rumored that several bucket shops
will be established in this city by per-
sons who are being run out OF that lina
of business in Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-03
Hume
A RAPID CURE.
Mark Twain's Story Of SchooIboy
Who Suddenly Got Well.

Who Suddenly Got Well.
On his last visit to his old home
In Hannibal, Mo-, Mark Twain told
the school children story of a school
boy. the truth Of which it was hardly
necessary for him to guarantee, though
he did so.
"This boy" he said "awoke one
morning very ill. His groans alarmed
the household. The doctor was sent
for and came posthaste.
Well said the doctor, as he en-
tered the sickroom, what is the trou-
BILE?
IA pain in my side,' said the boy.
"a pain in the headY
eyes, sir
"Is the right hand stiff
"'A little
"'IIow about the right footY
"'Thats stiff too
"The doctor wlnked at the boys
mother standing by.
"'Well.' he said, you're pretty sick.
But you'll be able to go to school OF
Monday. Let me see, today Is Satur
day. and
"'Is today Saturday. said til 30.
In a veXed tone. I thought it wa
Friday
"Half an hour later the boy declare;
himself healed and got up. Then the!
packed him off to school, for it was
Friday, after ALL"
We think that the humorist knew
this boy very we'll indeed Woman's
Home Companion.