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The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
RELEASED AFTER IS YEARS
Union Veteran Leaves County Jail to
Enter Aims House.
Accused of Being Undesirable Citt-
Bars for Minor OfTeRses.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Elkton. Nd, Aug. Il. - After having
served thirty-eight years in Elkton Jail.
James Andrews, an ex-Union soldier,
was granted mis- release from prison this
morning. and Will end his days in the
Cecil County aims house. at Cherry Hill
Andrews was born near Chesapeake
City. seveuty-four years ago. He served
in the Union Army during the strife be-
tween the North and South, and did
credit to himself ana country for about
two years. He then procured furiough
and came back 10 his home town 10 visit
his mother. He overstayed his time, and
was marked a deserter
During the fail OF 1863 Andrews was ar
reste,I. charged with attempting an as
sault He was placed in the old Elkton
Jail, where he was confined for one year.
when a number of prominent citizens Of
Chesapeake City petitioned the court 10
have a jury declare him insane, as he
was not fit 70 be at large. This was
done and he was taken 10 an institution
IN Baltimore for treatment After being
there a short time ne broke for liberty
and returned 10 Cecil County. He was
soon captured and brought to the local
jail. being one OF the first prisoners 10
be placed IN the new Jail. He has spent
about half his life behiGd its doors, count
ing short periods Of liberty after several
escapes he made from its high walls.
On one occasion Andrews scaled the
thirty-foot stone wall. He went TO Balti-
more and. being without funds. was pick
ed Up az a tramp and sent 10 the House
Of Correction. While in the latter insti-
tuition a feIlow-prisoner recognized him
and notified the sheriff. who soon had
Jim back IN the Cecil lookup
About a year afterward, Andrews, with
several other prisoners. made a second at
tempt to scale the wall. and in descend
ing the rope. made from "Jlm's" bed
clothing. broke and he sustained d broken
leg. During his many years OF cOnhne-
ment, Andrews has petitioned the Presi-
dent Of the United States. several gov.
errors Of this State, and some years age
he petiuoned the county commissioners
stating that the county had spent more
than 5000 on him, and as he is now
ready 10 settle down in life, he begged
them 10 grant him his release.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
GOVERNOR IN CAMP
Maryland Executive at Daw-
SOnyille, Near His Home.
LIKE a TRIUMPHAL MARCH
He and HIS Gallant Escort, Mary
lands Crack Cavalry Troop, Are
Greeted with Cheers Along Roads.
VIII March Through BOyds on
Their Way TO OakdaIe.
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Special to The Washington Herald.
Boyds. Nd. Aug 17-Troop A, with
Gov Warheld. is in camp tonight al
Jacksonville, four miles from Boyds, and
will remain there until 6 O'Clock in the
morning. when the march for Oakdaie,
Howard County. the governor home, will
begin.
The governor, after an eventful trip
from Leesburg, arrived at Poolesville this
afternoon. where he visited an old friend.
DR.. Howard Wootten, a former State sena-
tor. from this county, and held an in
formal reception in the streets. All along
the route from the Potomac, after he
entered Montgomery County, he met a
genuine old-fashioned reception from the
people. as did Troop A. =
After leaving Poolesville the governor
was recognized along the road and
eheered. Upon his arrival at Jacksonville
he found half the people of the town at
BOyds witnessing ball game. but when
they returned a general handshaking was
begun
The governor visited many of the citi-
zens Of the town, among whom was Mrs.
Margaret Allnutt. mother of Lawrence
Allnutt. a prominent merchant of that
town. who was a delegate 10 the State
convention that nominated the governor.
Late this evening the governor retired to
his tent, but not before he had said that
he never felt better in mis- life or had
enjoyed himself more.
Tomorrow morning the governor and
troopers will leave Jacksonville and VIII
pass through Boyds on their way to
Damascus. thence TO Oakdale, where the
governor will feast Troop a on Maryland
tried chicken and some Of the best beef
his fine farm affords.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
SET GIRLS CLOTHES AFIRE.
Details of Fatal Launch BIaEe-DeciH-
hand VIII Die,

Norfolk, Va, Aug. Hone dead and
one dying is to-day's report Of casualties
In the accident last night 10 the motor
boat Edna May. resulting IN It's complete
destruction. Leaking gasoline generated
vapor, which exploded. setting fire to
the hull
Miss Cora Midget. one Of the party in
the launch. who is reported TO have been
drowned. jumped overheard when Ter
clothing caught fire. Howard Smith, a
deck hand, who was badly burned, is the
second victim. Other members of the
party were rescued by negro in a sail
| boat, just after the launch sank.
Smith had just discovered a leak in
the gasoline feed pipe when there came
a binding explosion Flaming gasoline
was showered over every one aboard.
Mss Midgett's clothes were set afire.
and she rushed to the stern and jumped
| overheard.
Other members OF the party were too
busy throwing water on themselves to
notice her plight until she was far sstern.
She sank before their eyes when her
cries attracted attention
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
ROADS IN NO HURRY
Won't Put Rate Into Effect
Before Prescribed Date.
PRITCHARD DELAYS ACTION
His REORGANIZATION in Modifying
Injunction Interferes with Orderly
Legal Procedure of Carrying Out
Agreement between Roads and the
state-DecIine to Use Advantage.
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Special 70 TIE Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Aug. U.-Rumors cur
rent to-day to the effect that the rail-
roads operating in Virginia would antici-
pate the date for putting the 2-cent pas
senger rate into effect by a month has
been emphatically denied by some of the
highest railroad officials in Richmond.
II Is stated that the roads are at pres
ent engaged In formulating new tariff
sheets. instructions, and tickets. and that
this work. together with the printing and
issuing OF these will take until nearly
October l. the date fixed by roads when
the new rate shall become effective.
The refusal Of Judge Jeter c. Pritchard,
OF the United States Circuit Court, to
consider the modification OF his injunc-
ton until the regular term OF court here
next month viii not give the State cor
poration commission time TO publish the
new rate according to law.
Gov. Swanson stated this afternoon
however. that there will be no hitch in
making the rates effective. It Is presumed
that the railroads. in accordance with
their agreement with the State, will &c
ahead and promulgate the lower rates.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Cherlestown, Aug. IA. L. Anderson,
operating a carriage and buggy shop at Aiiddlsway
Jeffczscn County, as 4. l.. Anderson & Co., has
made an assignment to James N. Mason. IT.. trus-
tee Tor the benefit Of his creditors. The tr1s.ee
gave bond for $1,000. The assets are estimated al.
about IS per cent Of the liabilities.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
WEST VIRGINIA TEAM OFF.
Guardsmen start for Camp Perry to
shoot for Prizes.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Terra Alta, W. Va. Aug. 1.-THE rifle
team to represent West Virginia at the
national shoot at Camp Perry. Ohio. has
been picked. It left Terra Alta this
morning via Wheeling. The team is as
follows:
Team captain, Lieut.. Col C. a. Os-
born. A. A G.; team coach. Col Ii. r.
Smith. First Infantry; team spotter,
First Lieut.. J. T. Harris. signal corps;
principals. Lieut.. Col c. I. JOlliffee,
First Infantry; Maj. R. l. Osborn, First
Infantry; Maj. c. c. Price. First lnfan-
try; Capt. W. z. Parson, First Infantry
First Lieut.. II. S. Bogard. First Infantry;
Sergt. J. T. West. Company H, First In
fantry; Sergt C. E. Price Company \.
First Infantry; Sergt 3. F. Cole, Com
pany G, First Infantry; Serst NJ. P.
Rohr. Company A. First Infantry; Sergt.
g. H. Wilson. Company G, First In
fantry; Sergt. S. G. Combs, Company A.
Second Infantry; Corp, a. D. Bell. Com
pany /, First Infantry; alternates; Capt
H. J. Simmons. Second Infantry; Second
Lieut. F. R. Pierce, First Infantry; Sergt
c. 7. Manear, Company G. First Infantry;
range officer, Capt j. 3. Ford First
Infantry; surgeon. Capt. O. H Dye;
Quartermaster. Second Lieut.. E. c. Scott,
First Infantry.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
LIneman Killed by Fall.

While at work on the top Of a tower
car at Spring Park about noon to-day.
John Turner. an employee of the Wash
ington. Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway. received an electric shock which
knocked him to the ground. producing in
juries from which he died within half
hour.
a few minutes after the accident he
was placed in a vehicle to be taken to the
Alexandria Hospital, but he expired be-
fore reaching that institution. Turner
was about thirty-five years of age. 1t is
said that his home was in Jackson, Tenn.
Turner was standing on the tower en-
gagged in stringing wires when shock
pressed through his body. He fell head
foremost. and 1t is supposed the fatal
injury was received in the fall Efforts
are being made to communicate with his
friends in Tennessee.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
ANOTHER RACE War FEARED
Additional Troops to Be Sent to
0naneock, Va.
Possibility of Second Outbreak Be-
tween Whites and Blacks
Cause for Alarm.

Richmond, Va, Aug. TL-Another race
war is imminent at Orancoek, the scene
Of recent troubles between blacks and
whites Mayor Dowly has telegraphed
Gov. Swanson for additional troops. The
feeling between the races which resulted
in one outbreak has grown worse in the
last few hours
The fresh troops asked for will be sent
tomorrow in all probability.
Gov. Swanson announced this evening
he would grant the request. He con-
ferred with Adjt Gen. Anderson as to
what companies shall be sent The SOL
diers will be kept there as long as
needed, said the governor IN announcing
his decision.
OnancOck Whites Blamed.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Aug. 17-Maj. c. l..
Wright. assistant adjutant general on the
staff of Brig. Gen Vaughan, to-day heard
from the Norfolk militia under Col Not
tingham. who have been at Onancock and
Tasley, on the Eastern Shore. incident TO
the race trouble there. Mai Wright was
informed that continued trouble seems to
be due more TO actions OF the whites than
to the negroes.
To-day's report said that three negro
women had applied yesterday 70 Col. Not
tingham for protection against firing into
their houses by whites at night. A promi-
rent AccOmac County man has reported
to Mai Wright, Gov. Swanson. and Gen.
Vaughan that the trouble is largely caused
by the unreasonable whites, who have in
many instances sent move out orders
10 unoffending blacks.
The Acc0mac man said that after an
absence from home he returned and found
"a most reliable negro on his place weep
ing When he asked what the trouble
was the negro. with whom he had often
trusted his own wife and children, pro-
duced a letter in which he had been or
dered 70 leave the county. The negro said
he had always tried to do right, had no
money TO get ont, and was in great dis
/ treSs. which the AcCOmac man at once re-
| lieved by promised protection. Investiga-
/ ton revealed that the whites Of the COun-
~. who had become unnecessarily alarm
I ed. were behind the continued trouble
The Norfolk troops viii remain on the
| scene until after the negro fair at Tasley,
which begins on Monday.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
CANNOT KEEP IMMIGRANTS.
Maryland Farm Wages said 20 Be
Too Low for Them.

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Baltimore. Nd. Aug. 1.-THE Maryland
State Bureau OF immigration IS discour-
aged in the project Of importing farm
laborers. The plan has been given fair
test and results are not satisfactory.
A. F. Trappe. secretary Of the StatN
bureau. spent three months in southern
Europe last winter. in an effort 10 induce
laborers 10 come 70 Maryland farms. and
as a result about 265 were placed in farm
ing sections Of Maryland.
The immigrants have been looked after
by the Maryland State Bureau Of Immi-
grafton on their arrival here and sent
out on farms. but they do not remain
long and are soon lost sight OF.
1t would seem that the pay Of the
Maryland farmers is very scant, and
affords little more than a living TO the
men and families employed. who natur-
ally seek better fields for their labors
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Clarksburg, Aug. ian emergency
hospital is to be established BY the Baltimore an
Ohio Railroad at Clarksbirg. It will be two stoTe
and viii he modcrnly equipped Dr. r. 5. Lans
dale medical examiner for tie Baltimore and Ohio
who recently arrived in Clarkshurg from Baltimore
viii be in charge.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
Frederick Democratic Ticket

Frederick, Aug. 1.-THE Democrats
OF Frederick County nominated the fol-
lowing ticket to-day:
State senatoT-Col William p. Alaulsby, Of Fred
erick
States attoney-John Francis Smith Of Fred
eTick.
Judges Of the Orphans Court-Judge Russell z
Lighter. Of Middleton; Joshua H. SundergiI Of
Lingauorc, end John 7. kreh. Of Frederick
County ccmmissioners-John W Kesaueh Of
Hauyers, and Eugene 4. Wachter Of Adamstown.
Sheriff.. ". Neighbors. Of Frederick.
House Of Delegates-Fredcrick W. Cramer Ct
Frederick; j. Windsor Williams Of New Market .
K Claude Dutrow. Of Buckeystown: AlcGnl Belt. Of
Urbana, and George Z. Castle Of Jackson.
County teasurcr-John HeIshberger. of Frederick
Surveyor. Franklin Thomas Of Frederick.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Fredericksburg. Aug III ", West,
field secretary Virginia Anti-Saloon League, IN OF
posing the holding Of local option elections until al
legged defects ia the special election law are remedied
hy the legislature
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
PRINCE WILHELM DUE TO-DAY
Will Be ExpOsitiOn's Guest Until
Tuesday Evening.
Gov. Swanson, President Tucker, and
Minister de Lagereranz to En-
terrain Him.
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Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va, Aug I7-Norfolk and Viz
ginla are deeply interested in the coming
tomorrow afternoon Of Prince Wilhelm
Of Sweden. the first royal visitor to the
jamestown Exposition, aboard the cruiser
Fylgia. reported at Bermuda to-day.
The Swedish Minister 10 Washington.
II. L. de Lagercranz. and the first secre-
tary OF legation, ". A. 2. Ekengren. ar
rived at the Chamberlin Hotel this after
noon. They were Joined there tonight
by Henning Fernstrom, chief engineer. OF
the virglnian Railway Company. and
Swedish vice consul at Norfolk rT,ey will
there await the arrival of the prince.
Admiral Berry. commanding the Nor
folk Navy Yard has placed at the dis
posal Of Vice Consul Fernstrom one of
the naval tugs. which will be used in
transferring the Prince and the officers
Of the cruiser from the Fylgia TO Norfolk.
where they Will be entertained on Mon
day night. and take them back TO the
exposition grounds.
The Prince viii be received and enter
tained by Rear AdmiTal RODleY II. Evans
Immediately after the arrival Of the FyI-
gIa. and will be entertained at the New
York State Exposition Building by Elk
position President Tucker Monday after
noon. and al : o'clock will be entertained
by Vice Consul Fernstrom at Virginia
Club, Norfolk
A lawn party by President Tucker viii
follow at the Army and Navy Orf1cers
Club. at the exposition.
Eae programme for Tuesday includes
a luncheon 10 the Swedish Minister. Nine
de Lagercrantz. and the prince aboard
the Fylgia In the afternoon. A reception
will follow, and Gov. and Mrs. Swan
son will entertain the prince at dinner
al the Chamberlin Hotel in the evening
The prince will leave at midnight on
his ship for Newport.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
Horsemen TO Ask Charter.

Application will be made to the State
corporation commission for a charter
for the Alexandria Horsemen's Associa-
ton, organized for the purpose of pro-
noting the speeding of horses. the hold
ing Of horse shows. and other matters
related TO the Improvement of horses.
The officers are Judge J. K. NJ Norton.
president; Gardner L. BOothe. first vice
president; +. +. Downham, second vice
president; James Patterson. third vice
pre- sident; Charles r. Hooff, jr.. secretary
and manager, and c. J. RIxey, treas
urer.
The old St Asaph race track will not
be used, but another location is in view.
and a meeting to consider this matter
will be held next Friday evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
PICNIC at Harpers Ferry.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Harpers Ferry, w, Va, Aug. 1Z-People
from Frederick, Buckeystown. Brunswick.
and the intermediate stations on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad attended a pic
mic at Island Park to-day, and a train of
thirteen coaches was required 10 haul the
excursionists. The Frederick City cornet
band accompanied the Frederick visitors.
A string orchestra for dancing was on
the island and many ''tripped the fantas-
tic toe" About 1880 persons attended.
The excursion was under the auspices
Of a bl ash company, OF Frederick City.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Winchester. Aug. E.-Fire destroyed
the barn on the farm Of Gel r. d. Gibson. near
Winchester. this afternoon. The loss Is about So 500
partially insured. The hay crop and farming imple-
meuts. owned ty Adam Colbert, tenant, were
burned
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
MRS. AGNES W. LOWE DIES.
Wife of Rev. VI. f. Lowe, of Lanhnm,
Suecumbs After Operation.

SpCCal 90 The Washington Herald.
Lanham. Md. Aug. T.-Nrs. Agnes
Willard Lowe, wife Of Rev NJ. T. Lowe
pastor of the Lanham VI. z. Church,
died at ST. Buke's Hospital. in Baltimore,
this morning, following an operation
which was performed last night
Her husband and a brother survive her
Mrs. Lowe was thirty-seven years Old
and was before her marriage, Miss Nor
wood. OF Frederick County The funeral
will be held here Monday morning, and
inteTment will be made at Mount Airy,
Md, near her childhood home
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

The woman who prefers to wear thin
lingerie waists throughout the year, and
she is encountered in all ATTITUDES now
adays. knows by personal experience the
necessity of a well-cut lining slip for
wearing under the waist during cool
weather. In the majority of instances
she prefers either to make such Access
series with her own hands, OF else TO
have them made under her own super
vision. and in either case a reliable pat
tern is quite Indispensable The bedy-
lining illustrated may be used for the
purpose mentioned or as a lining for a
full waist, and will undoubtedly prove
welcome to the home dressmaker It
may be made in medium or short hip
length and in high, round, or square neck,
with either full-lengtI or shorter sleeve.
The medium size calls for 2lk yards of 81
inch material.
Six sizes. from 90 to 46 inches bust
measure
A pattern of this may be obtained by In
closing 10 cents IN stamps and addressing
Pattern Department, The Washington
Herald, 73s Fifteenth street northwest,
giving number co.'s ard size wanted.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
OPPOSING CANDIDATES SPEAK.
Machen and Wedderburn Attend
Gathering Mt Falls Church.

SPECIAL % Tie Washington HcTald
Falls Church. Va. Aug. Ill II.
Machen. candidate from Alexandra
County for reelection to the Virginia
legislature. addressed a meeting In the
interests Of his candidacy here tonight.
He emphasized the fact that Virginia
had always returned her delegates 20 the
Legislature for two terms unless some
forceful reason could be found to prevent
such action.
This reason. he said. had, not yet been
enunciated, and he was eagerly awaiting
the expression Of IL
4. j. WedderbuTTT, an opponent OF
Machen. also spoke. but r. r. Thornton,
Of Alexandria. the other candidate, who
was invited 10 speak. did not appear.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
THUGS IN HAGERSTOwN.
Hiphwaymen Assault and Rob Two
Meh-Take Watchman's Wages.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, Aug. Hast night
highwaymen committed two bold rob
berries In this city.
William Jones. Waterman at the Blue
Ridge Knitting Mn. while making his mid
night round, was struck down BY rob-
Der and rendered unconscious. He was
robbed of his weeks wages, and remained
unconscious for an hour. His lantern
fell into q pile OF lnnanmable material
and was still lighted when he regained
his senses. The robbers had escaped.
AlphOnse r. Cooper. of Shewsyille, was
attacked by two men in an alley, beaten
into insensibility and robbed of small
sum Of money.
The police think both hold-ups were
committed by the same gang. There has
been no arrest.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
"UNLOADEDo GUN SHOOTS GIRL.
Norfolk Maid May Die as Result Of
CareIessness with Pistol.
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SPECIAL % The Washington Hefald.
Norfolk. Va, Aug. 1.-THE ''unloaded"
pistol has again done its work. and Miss
Elsie B. Duncan, aged eighteen. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. A G. Duncan, OF 81
Grigsby place. may lose her life. She lies
at the home Of her parents with a wound
inflicted by a bullet which passed through
the right lung and lodged in her back.
Going 10 desk in which the pistol lay
to get some tooth powder she picked the
weapon UP and threw 1t around her
finger. A cartridge in the weapon ex-
ploded and found its way into her body.
Miss Duncan Is unconscious most OF the
time Her physician. DR.. Levi Old. enter
tains slight hopes OF her recovery.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
Negro Accidentally Killed.

Special to The Washington Herald
Wilson. n. c. Aug, I7-This morning.
on the plantation of 3. J. thompson. ten
miles from Wilson. Herbert Bynum,
negro, accidentally shot Robert Barnes.
also colored. killing him almost instantly.
The eoroner's jury brought IN a verdict
N accordance with these facts. exonerat-
Ing Byaum.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
GOV. GLENN IN NEW YORK.
North Carolina Executive Arrives At
ter Adjournment to Monday.

New York. Aug II. - Gov. Glenn. Of
North Carolina, was expected here to-day
to take part in the hearing being con-
ducted regarding the railroad-rate war in
his State by Special Master Montgomery.
He did not arrive until after an adjourn
ment was taken 10 Monday. when the
taking Of dispositions viii be resumed.
Gov. Glenn had not expected to be pres
ent az the hearings. and his coming is be-
lieved 10 indicate that some serious devel-
opments have been recorded by the secret
| hearing
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
John Abel Bourman Dead,

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Martinsburg. ". Va, Aug. l7-John
Abel Bourman. a prominent citizen OF
Berkeley County. and a son of the late
Rear Admiral BOurman, L. S. n. died
last evening 81 his home near Falling
Waters ole general debility. He was IN
his elghty-fourth year. Mr.. BOurman was
a notable example of the old school VIr-
ginia gentleman. Surviving are his wife
and three sons.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
DISLIKE "BOBTAILo TICKET.
Some montgomery Republicans Crit
icise Their Parfy's Plan.

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Boyds, Nd. Aug. h.-The nomination
Of a bobtail' ticket by the Republicans
in Montgomery County has by no means
caused citation among the conservative
Republicans of the county.
While it IS understood that the purpose
was to simplify the ticket for the Hitter
ate voter in the hope of capturing the
legislative ticket and more important Of
fees, many express the opinion that it is
a sign Of weakness.
The Withdrawal of Thomas Dawson
from the nomination for States attorney
on the Republican ticket Is regretted IN
this section. as Mr.. Dawson was very
popular. His action is declared. TO have
weakened the ticket
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Norfolk Va, Aug, lin attempting
TO drive across the track OF the Bay
Shore division Of the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Traction Company, at Frcitas
Crossing, two miles from the city, to-
night. Robert Minfen, a negro was in
stantly killed, G. Keis and a third IN
known negro were injured.