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The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
TWO FALL IN DEADLY COMBAT
Arthur Winters and Bettelino Sildia
Seriously Stabbed.
Found Striving to Reach Their
I'm Dying Condition.

With probably a fatal stab wound In
the pit Of hts stomach, Arthur Winters.
an American. about twenty-six years Of
age. was found shortly after o'clock
this morning within twenty feet Of his
lodging house, at 81 First street south
west.
He was apparently In a dying condi-
ton. unable 10 make n statement. and
was rushed 20 the Emergency Hospital
While Winters was being placed in an
ambulance. Policemen Terry and Saund-
ers picked up an Italian. Bettelino Sildia,
with a fatal stab wound in his abdomen.
Sildia was found by the police at b and
First streets northwest, being half led
and half dragged in the direction Of
his lodging, at ,. z street northwest, by
a companion named Alfred Jose. of III
Purdy's court.
Slldia and Winters had been out during
the evening. and both had been drinking.
Indications are that they had possibly
engaged in a duel with knives near c and
First streets southwest. and that each,
after receiving serious wounds. made for
His llNllt DiluAd SNDkANN a. 4 "a A4 =
court and got Jose to help him TO his
home.
The only information that could be OBJ
tanned from Sildia was an incOherent
statement saying he had been attacked
by a negro,
Unable to make out whether both men
are victims of an attack by other parties
or fell in mutual combat with knives,
Lieut.. Hollenberg ordered cut the Fourth
precinct reserve and began rounding up
witnesses. in order TO solve the mystery
Of the assault.
Three quarters of an hour before Win
ters and Sildia were found. Policeman
Hays arrested Lorenz Col0ia. who had
been pursuing a colored woman with a
knife. Coloia was disarmed and locked
up. AS Hays approached. he
found three other Italians following
his man. They disappeared as the po-
liceman took hold of his prisoner. This
occurred on B street southwest, near
the scene of the assault on Winters and
Sildia
/ The reserves early this morning brought
! five more Italians TO the police station
for investigation.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
EX-BANK CLERK A DEFAULIER
Admits Taking Institutions Funds
When Arrested.
Woman and Gambling Blamed by
Police for Young Mans Al
legged Crime.

Special u The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Sept. Charged with en-
bezzling $3.50 from the Gainesville Ma
tional Bank. John Joseph Griffin. aged
twenty-four years. who was a clerk in
the bank, and at times was acting book
keeper ana teller Is held at detective
headquarters.
Griffin was arrested this morning near
his home, rs South Gilmor street, by
Detective Atkinson. Of headquarters. His
arrest was not unexpected. as the young
man knew that for the past week an ex-
pert accountant had been going over the
books Of the bank, aud that he was sus-
pected OF defalcatiOn. Griffin had been
employed in the bank for about five
years. and from what the officials Of the
institution and the detectives have
learned. he had been living Feyond his
means for the past year.
Attentions 10 a woman and a fond
ness for gambling, are said by the police
10 have caused his downfall.
After Detective Atkinson informed Grif-
I'm that he was under arrest, the young
man said: well. I expected it, ! have
been gambling. and I was a steady loser.
I got behind the game and tried to make
good by taking money from the bank,
but / lost that too, and I suppose there
was no way to avoid exposure.
Griffin has not been employed in the
bank for about four weeks The arrest
was made al the request Of the United
States Fidelity and Guarantee Company,
with which Griffin was bonded
With several sisters. Griffin has sup
ported his widowed mother, with whom
he lived at us South Gilmor street. He
is single
Griffin entered the bank as an Office
boy, and by hard work won promotion.
His salary was small. II IS understood
that the amount of the shortage is more
than covered by Griffin's bond.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
NO MORE C. O. D. WHISKY.
Express Company Orders None Ship
ped 20 West Virginia.

Special 70 The Washington Hesah.
Grafton, ". Va. Sept Information
his been received here 10 the effect
that the United States Express Company
has given orders 10 its agents. and par
ticularly to those In this section, not 10
receive shipments c. O. d. of whisky.
beer. or other intoxicants for interstate
points. The order, 70 say the least, will
have very depressing financial effect
uron a number of so-called maii-order
whisky houses. which heretofore have
done almost all their business by the
c. o. d. method
Although the Federal District Court Of
Northern West Virginia has held that
common carriers were guilty of a viola
tion Of the license laws II they trans
ported intoxicants 10 prohibition counties
III this State. delivering them collect on
delivery, the Supreme Court Of Appeals
of West Virginia and the Federal Circuit
Court of this Circuit: both have said very
recently that express companies do not
violate the statute when they thus deliver
this class of goods: and, IN view OF these
decisions. it is not fully understood why
the United States Express Company
should enforce the order they are author
tstively reported TO have made
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
CALL IT MONTAGUE VICTORY
HenricO Primary Results Attributed
to Ex-Governor.
Expected to Further His Reported
Desire to Dispiace Lamb
in Congress,

Richmond, Va, Sept THE result Of
the recent primary In Henrico County, IN
which all the old-tlmers went down in de-
feat, is creating a great deal Of talk in
this city. Friends Of the defeated eandi-
dates say the result Is a clear victory for
the Montague regime OF several years
ago. which went down when the Sena-
torial campaign was on between former
Governor and Senator Thomas A. Martin
tin
Henrico County went for Martin. along
with pretty much all the rest OF the State.
It is said that the nucleus OF the organi-
cation was kept intact for just such an
emergency. II IS reported to-day that
this Is but the beginning Of the campaign
which the former governor has inaugu-
rated in furtherance Of his aspirations to
become a member Of Congress from this
district
He IS seeking 10 occupy the place which
has for years been filled by Capt John
| Lamb. II has always been understood
that Montague wanted 20 get back into
public life. IL Is believed that he viii
make the race for the Congressional nom
Iudlloh next Statt NrNo'-l5 AiuEA % MS
time 10 campaigning.
II was heard or all sides that Henry c.
Hechler the Democratic nominee for
treasurer, would be opposed by an inde-
pendent candidate IL the general election
| in November. Prominent county poll
ticians have taken the matter UP. Il IS
probable that vigorous fight viii Be
made 70 prevent Hechlcr from reSssuIn-
ine- the duttcs OF the reaslrrt,rSbiD from
which he was deposed by order Of court.
1t is asserted thar the nomination OF
Hechler IN the primary is sufficient vim
| dication.
4 Republican leader says that his party
vii! oppose Hecller in the general cleo
/ tion.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
GOV. FLOYD PRAISES SHOW.
Says Jamestown Leads st. Louis and
Bn1a4,, Fairs

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, Sept. Gov. Charles
n. Floyd, Of New Hampshire, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter the
members Of his staff, and several friends.
arrived in Richmond This morning from
the jamestown Exposition. on their way
TO Washington and home.
7 have always wanted to visit historic
Riehmond." said the chief executive Of
the Granite State this afternoon
Discussing the exposition. the governor
said 1t was the best show lie had ever
seen
u think the newspapers have unjUstly
criticised the exposition" he said. The
government exhibit at the exposition IS
worth seeing. Every one who fails 10
visit the celebration makes the mistake
Of his life. The completed show is sue
cess from every point Of view"
The governor said that the historic ex-
hibit. as compared with those Of St
Louis and Buffalo, was far and away
ahead
\ reception was rendered the visiting
executive and his party at the Executive
Mansion this afternoon by Gov. and Mrs
Swanson. 4 great many prominent Vir-
ginl2ns called TO pay their respects.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
BRYAN AND McCREARY.
NcbTasISan and Kentuclzian Suggest
ell as winning Democratic Ticket.


Now that Mr.. Bryan seems 10 be az
good as nominated for President by the
Democrats. it may not be amiss TO size
I'D the situation as regards a suitable
running mate for the popular Nebraskan.'
said NJ. Alfred T. Marks yesterday.
ut goes without sayirg that he must
be a man who, while not prominently
Identified with the most radical element
Of the party. must, nevertheless. be
true representative Of real Democratic
aoctrines-a man who is conservative
and who realizes that this is a bigger
country with bigger problems than it had
ifty years ago-a man who unites the
cest of the Democratic traditions with
the intelligent outlook on the country's
affairs as they are, and, above all, no
must be a man whose record is beyond
reproach. whose character is unblemished.
and whose political antecedents have not
paralleled nor become involved with the
vagaries that in the past have estranged
80 many voters who are at heart Demo-
cratic. and who want only the right men
al tie head Of the ticket, 10 come back
into the fold.
such a man is Senator James 3. Me-
Creary. of Kentucky.
highest honors in his native State. in the
House Of Representatives. and as lead
or Of his party in the United States Sen
ate. His political career covers many
years Of honorable and patriotic states
manship; ever the consistent champion
Of mis- party when its doctrines were as
sailed. vet at all times the loyal American
who puts his country above party and
who is answering in his allegiance to
the nations welfare, both at home and
abroad.
''SenatofS McCreary's nomination would
take ont of the doubtful column. not only
Kentucky, but others OF the States where
there Is a question OF how they viii vote.
He is popular throughout the South and
is admired and honored where he Is best
known IN the North and West.
Senator McCreary is the logical candi-
date for Vice President. and no better
name could be presented to the Demo-
cratic national convention than that OF
Kentucky's favorite son. Bryan and No.
creary would be pair hard to beat
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
KEMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED.
Grand Jury Said TO Have Voted n
True BIZ,

It is understood that the grand Jury,
which yesterday concluded It's labors at
the District Supreme Court. has returned
an indictment against J. Arthur Kemp
former chief clerk of the police depart
ment. The findings Of the jury viii be
presented to Justice Could tomorrow
morning.
The Liverpool police yesterday notified
police headquarters that they had 10
trace of Kemp, though on Friday they
eabled the State Department asking If he
was wanted in Washington In view of
their cable yesterday saying he had not
been located, the interest of the Liverpool
authorities in Kemp is not understood by
the local police.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
PREPARE FOR FREDERICK FAIR
Premium List Issued and Gambling
on Grounds Prohibited.
Special to The Washington Herald
r-..-s.-s.a-

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Frederick, Md. Sept The Frederick
County Agricultural Society has issued
its premium list for the forty-seventh
annual fair. to be held October . TO
. next. The society has established sew
eral new classes this year to meet the
demand made by the exhibitors on ac-
count Of the growth Of the fair In the
past few years. In all about $500 is
offered in premiums.
At a meeting of the board OF managers
this morning. Rev. Charles F. Steck,
of the Lutheran Church. and Rev John
Paul Tyler. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. appeared on behalf of the
Ministerial Association of this city and
asked that the fair be conducted on more
conservative lines than in past years.
and that no immoral shows or gambling
devices be allowed to enter the grounds.
The managers adopted a resolution in
accordance VITA the request.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
WANT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
Delegates from Many Lands VIII At
tend Congress I'm Boston.

Boston, Sept. Z-An International Con-
gress Of Religious Liberals will convene
here three weeks hence. The sessions are
biennial, meetings having been held since
its organization in 1900 In London. Am
sterdam and Geneva. This IS the first
meeting Of the Congress in America and
IN the land Of freedom much progress is
anticipated by the delegates in their ef-
forts to unite pure religion and perfect
liberty.
The programme issued to-day included
distinguished visitors from France, Ger
many and England, and large number
Of prominent American religious and edu-
catiOnal leaders.
Rev. Thomas r. SIicer OF New York;
Booker T. Washington. President Charles
W. Eliot, Of Harvard; Rev Edward Ev-
eret Hale, and Dr. George \. Gordon, Of
this city; Professor Jean Reville, of the
College OF France; Dr. John Hunter. of
Glasgow; Professor L. N. Onet, Of Cen
eva; Professor Otto Pfeiderer, Of Berlin;
Professor A. CASTOR Bonet Maury. and
Able a HOultil, of Paris. are among the
principal speakers.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
CAPT. CoWLES IN CHARGE.
Presidents BrOther-In-Iaw Acts as
Head of NAVY Department

Capt W S. Cowles, chief of the Bu-
rcau of Equipment, with the rank of
admiral. and broth r-in-law Of the
President, was IN ch Brge Of the Navy
Department yesterd Y when Acting
Secretary Newberry eft for his vaca-
tion, He will remain away month,
He has gone to mis- summer home at
Watch Hill. r. L. from which point he
will accompany his family to the White
Mountains.
Secretary Metcalf is expected to
reach Washington Tuesday morning.
Rear Admiral Brownson. who IS next
IN lire of succession to the Secretary's
chair, is still in Colorado This is the
first time that Admiral Cowles has act
ed as the Secretary. as he has always
been away when the opportunity pre-
sented itself.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
C0NFEsSES P. 0. ROBBERY.
Negro Also duplicates Another OF
His Race a9d a White Man.
SPECIAL . Tho Washington Herald.

oIelIaI . TIC NloIlInEI0n HeraIu.
Martinsburg. W. Va, Sept THE Bal
timore and Ohio passenger station. the
post-eflce, and the general store Of F. o.
Trump, all of which were in the same
building. at Kearneyville. were broken
into and robbed yesterday and two coll
ored men, named Ferguson and Ralston.
and white man named Window are in
jail here charged with the robbery OF the
post-office.
About S25 was stolen. Lieut. Martin. Of
the local Baltimore and Ohio force, ar
rested Ferguson, who confessed and
named the others as accomplices. The
two last-named men were arrested at Nor
gans Grove this afternoon. They were
turned over to the Federal authorities
here
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
UZZELLIS CONVICTED
Negro Editor Sentenced TO
the Penitentiary.
JUDGE MAY FACE CHARGES
BIackstOne's Alleged Warm Criti-
cism of Gov. Swanson, If Substan-
tiated, May BE Taken Up by the
state Legislature, with Proba biIity
of an Investigation TO Follow.

Richmond, Va, Sept. John Uzzell,
the negro who is alleged 10 have partici-
pated IN the recent race riots at Oman
cock, on the Eastern shore. was again
arraigned before Judge Blackstone at
PaTksley this morning, in continuance
Of the case which was begun yester-
day.
Several witnesses were examined at the
morning session. among them being sew
eral Of the most prominent citizens OF
OnancOek. All testified favorably TO the
prisoner as TO his character during the
time he has resided n >Onancock.
The afternoon session was given over
20 the argument by the attorneys. The
case was given 10 the jury at $50 o'clock,
q verdict Of guilty and a sentence Of
three years in the penitoRuary being re-
turned an hour later. II was the general
opinion that tie man would be acquitted
An appeal viii probably be entered.
The cases Of Burton and Conquest
accused with UzzelI Of rioting and also Of
firing OF the hack containing United
States mails aad two white men and a
white woman, viii be taken up next. Il
is probable that Burton will get a long
term. lie is alleged TO have been the
ringleader in the riot. He is a negro of
rather unsayOTy reputation. on account
of the alleged character of the store he
kept al OnancOcN, which was burned by
the whites during the late trouble
Gov. Swanson to-day said that he
would not at the present time take up the
utterances Of Judge Blackstone made
from the bench yesterday, in which he
sad that the governor was d "speCtaCu-
lar governor. frequently given 10 spon-
tancOus combustion Il remains TO be
seen whether the jurist is the victim of
reportorial inaccuracy. Should Judge
Blackstone admit that he criticised the
executive in the terms quoted 1t is alto
Gether probable that the next legislature
VIII take hold of the matter and that an
frf7-ae- loo ion will foTI,-f-
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
RAILROAD INJURIES FAIR.
TimOnium Directors Say High Rates
Cut Down Attendance.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Nd. Sept. The meeting
Of the directors Of the Timonium fair to-
day was marked Icy a formal roasting
of the Northern Central Railway for the
alleged responsibility of lowering the fair
attendance this year by raising the trans
poTtdtion rate.
According TO the statement Of the
treasurer. G. Albert Mays, made this
morning before the directors. the at
tendance at the fair this year fell behind
that of last year solely on account OF
the railroads action in raising its rate,
SO that Ba,timoreans this year had to
pay Il cents before they We're inside the
grounds against - cents last year The
attendance. in spite of this drawback,
was greater than In 1866. ana the directors
claim that 1907 would have been the best
or record but for the railroads action.
IN spite Of all drawbacks. the fair di-
rectors said to-day that the fair has been
a financial success. The fair closed to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
ROYALTY IS FRUGAL.
Princess Victoria Louise Wears De-
SpISed Buttons on Her Costume.

Berlin. Sept 7.-German famine fru-
gality has been displayed In exalted cir
cles at the autumn review of the fleet
The Princess Victoria Louise ordered a
pretty naval costume which pleased her
in every way except as TO the buttons
which did not seem worthy OF the dress
The dTessmaker suggested that they
should be replaced by others she showed
and which were worth a shilling each
The price appeared to De too high for
the young lady who said she must first
ask her papa. When the dressmaker re-
turned in the evening TO hear the decision
the princess said that her father would
not let her have the buttons. He said
they were too dear and that she must
not be extravagant. The princess wore
for the review a pretty dress with the
deSpised buttons.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
SHOT WHILE CHASING NEGRO.
Charles KurtE-s Death Similar 10
Brothers and Cousins.

SPECIAL 20 Tne Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. Sept Messages re
ceived to-day from Deland. Fla. an
nounce the death by accidental shooting
Of Charles Kurtz, formerly OF this city
Mr. Kurtz was sheriff CT Deland. and
was accidentally shot by his own pistol
while in pursuit Of a negro criminal.
He was a son OF the late Robert l.
Kurtz, OF Winchester, and leaves a wife
and two children.
Mr. Kurtzs death is the third of u
tragic character occurring in that family
IN the past three years. His brother
Sheriff Jeff Kurtz. was killed by a
negro. and a cousin. William Kremer
was shot 10 death while assisting in max
Ing an arrest.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
HARRY LEHR's BROTHER Ill.
Taken 10 Retreat After Mental
Breakdown in Health.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Sept. Frederick William
Lehr. formerly a resident Of this city,
after treatment for mental trouble. has
been taken to the Sheppard and Enoch
Pratt Hospital, at Towson, where his
condition IS reported 10 be serious.
His physicians in New York are quoted
as saying that he cannot live many
months. Mr.. Lehrs afflietion was first
noted about 4 year ago, and he was
compelled TO leave his business and take
rest cure on Long Island
MT. Lehr's mother and sister, Miss
Fannie Lehr, and brother, Robert Lehr
reside in this city. lie also has broth
or, DIR. Lewis Lehr. who lives at Wash
ingtOn. and a married sister living at
Bordeaux, France, besides his brother
Harry S. Lehr, a leader in New York's
smart set.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
FALLS UNDER FREIGHT TRAIN.
Clinton Mcntzer Loses Both Legs
and May Die.

oI0IlaI y INC washington HVIaII
Hagerstown, Nd. Sept While try
ing TO board a Baltimore and Ohio freight
train at CARROTS Mills this evening Clin-
ton Mentzer was run over. Both hts legs
were cut off and lie sustained other in
juries. He was brought to the hospital
here tonight
Mentzer. who is thirty-five years old,
and single, is proprietor Of saw mill at
Yarrowsburg. this county. Several years
ago he lost al arm in a railroad accident.
His recovery is not expected.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
Dcath of NIrs. q. Z. Ross.
> - YEa lhington Herald.

Salisbury. n c., Sept Mrs. T. L.
Ross. a member OF the Patterson family.
Of great prominence throughout Rowan
County. died this evening at her home. in
China Grove. ten miles from Salisbury
Her death Is the first in a family OF
eleven children, four sisters and six
brothers surviving her. NShe was twenty
flve years old, and leaves a husband and
an infant Of three weeks. The funeral
will be held tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
DR.. BLUE TO FIGHT PLAGUE.
Federal Health Omeer at Norfolk
Ordered TO San Francisco.
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Norfolk, Va, Sept. 7--Surgeon Rupert
Blue. Of the United States Public Health
and Marine Hospital Service. has been or
dered by the Surgeon General Of the serv-
ice to proceed to San Francisco TO assist
in stamping out the epidemic Of bubonic
plague prevailing there.
DR.. Blue has been in Norfolk for two
years as Federal health officer for this
section, and was specially detailed to su-
perintend the sanitation Of the grounds
Of the jamestown Exposition. DR.. Blue
viii return here after his work in San
Francisco has been concluded.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
THINK THEIR INCOMES LARGER
DsnviIIc Jury Probes Alleged Eva
siOns of Tax Laws.
- % Ihe WasllnEton -.

speclaI % TIC WasbinFton HtTGId.
Danyille. Va. Sept THE grand jury
OF the Corporation Court is engaged in an
investigation Of the alleged violations Of
the income-taX law. and some sensational
developments. Affecting some Of the most
prominent citizens, are expected to follow
soon.
II has come TO the attention Of the
grand jury that the revenue books show
an income o. less than Sl,000 for citizens
whose appearances indicate that they
make thousands Of dollars annually. The
names OF several hundred of the leading
and wealthiest citizens have been given
the grand jury. Many were examined to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
Smith-BIshop.

DR.. Alfred n Smith. of Hagerstown.
and Mrs. Margaret C. Bishop, widow Of
Or. John F. Bishop. Of Charlestown.
w Va. were married yesterday at the
home of the grOOms sister. Mrs. Alice
n Shihley. in the Ontario Apartments
Washington DR.. Smith and his bride
will next week take up their residence
IN Hagerstown.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
HELD FOR STRIKING NEGRO.
stauntOn Man Uses Monkey Wrench
to End Row,

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Staunton. Va, Sept Harry Lush
baugh was placed in jail to-day to await
trial for. assault upon Joe Dawson. col
ored.
Lushbaugh, who IS employed at the
Dudley machine factory, and Dawson.
driver for Hugh c. Braxton. commits
sion merchant. had an alteration and
Lushbaugh struck the negro severe
blow above the right temple with
monkey wrench. The negro Is severely
injured,
Lushbaugh is a wen known and pop
ular young man.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-08
Nominate Countr ricket.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg, Va, Sept. The Demo-
cratic county convention yesterday re-
nominated George b Keezell for the SEN
ate. II. ". Rogers and 2. B. F. Good for
the legislature; Z. ". Carpenter for
treasurer. George y. Conrad for Com
mOawealth's attorney, all by acclamation
and nominated for sheriff f. J. Carick-
hoff; John a. Switzer, the incumbent, de-
clining denomination.