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The Washington herald., 1907-07-28

James II, Duncan. Mrs. J. II. Duncan.
Cincinnati; Miss Francis Butler, Paris,
KY; Miss Matty Duncan. Nashville,
Tenn; Mrs. Charles "A Duncan. VII
loughby Spit, Va; Mrs r. K White and
son. Birmingham, Ala: Miss Patsy Lee
Fleming, Flemingsburg. ky; Mr.. and
Mrs H. 9. Harris, Howell. Tenn
Meredith COttage-Mr. ard Mrs. Cream
leaf and child. Wauseon, Ohio, Mr.. and
Mrs. 9. NJ. Robson. Farmyille, Va; Mr.
and Mrs. Rivenbark and daughter. Nor
folk; Mrs. Coussr. Miss Hurley. and Law
renee and Heroert Hurley, Washington,
d. c; Mr.. Meredith, Norfolk Mr.. Buerk
and Mr- Gertner, Louisville, Ky; Frank
Gilbert Norfolk; Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. In
gram and family. Norfolk: Miss Ethel
Brandt, Baltimore: Mrs Witt. Norfolk;
Miss Banks. Indiana, and Mr.. Armstrong,
Philadelphia
O'Keefe's Inn-Mrs F. 7. Wise and son.
Greenyille. 5. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. H. Null
rennan, Lynchburg, Va; Mrs. Ahern,
Norfolk, Va; Miss SaIlIe Caldwell, Lynch
burg. Va: Mr. and Mrs n. s Woodson,
Washington, D. G, Mr. Simpson, Rich
mond, Va; Mr. and Mrs. r. E. /. Bunch
and family, general traffic manager Ncr-
folk and Southern Railroad; Mr. E. L.
Norris, and Mr.. Wilhelm Litzrodt, New
York
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
FARMERS PURSUE CRACKSMEN
Cumberland Posse Chsses Armed
Robbers Into Mountains.
Epidemic of POst-o13ce Thefts,
HoId-ups, and Attacks on Citi-
zens Arouse People.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. July "A battle is
imminent between posse Of twenty TO
thirty farmers from the region about
Cumberland and a desperate gang Of
cracksmen. intrenched in one OF the
mountain Businesses in the lower section
Of the county
Both sides are heavily armed with
Winchesters. shotguns. and revolvers. and
50 thorough a search Of the country is
being made that IL seems certain the out
laws retreat must be discovered. They
have beaten OF pursuers in several
desperate fights within the past few
weeks, ana are certain 10 resist capture.
The gang is supposed 70 number about a
dozen men. If strongly intrenched. how
ever, they may be able 70 stand of a
force far larger than their own,
The sang robbed its dfth post-ofice last
night and has looted stores and farm
houses all over the county. Several far
mers have been held uD on the high roads.
robbed, and frightfully beaten and
women and children fear to stir from
their homes even by day.
Following last nights raid on the post
Office az Pratt the robbers stole "a team
and wagon. loaded the greater portion OF
the stock OF Harry Robinetts grocery
store into the vehicle. and drove away
with e.
Post-ofiice safes have also been cracked
at Flintstown. Twiggtown. Oldtown. and
Rush.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
Fight on for sheriff.
WELLS SWEEPS COUNTY.
Defeats Bond Faction in Seven of
EIght Districts by 942.

Special 10 Tie Washington Herald.
annapolis, Nd, July 91-One of the
bitterest Democratic primary fights ever
wagcI in Anne Arundel County culmi-
mated to-day. Dr. George Wells. Of An
napoiis. winning an almost complete vic
tory over Gen. Frank A Bond, of the
Fourth district, whose object was to
wrest control Of the county from Wells.
who has held il for years
The Wells forces carried seven of the
eight districts by good majorities. and
the total majority over the opposition in
the county was 942. The Bond-Nutwell-
Moss element won the Eighth by 50
majority.
DR.. Wells conducted his fight, as usual
against the State organization. and with
the apparent intention of having Gov
WaTfield attend the State convention in
Baltimore as a delegate from Anne Arun-
del County. That Gov Warfeld viii at
tend the convention is now practically
assured
The most surprising result Of the pri-
mary was the overwhelming defeat Of
Gen. Bond in his home district, where the
Wells forces secured majority of 137.
It was conceded that that district would
be the principal battle-ground, but the
strength of the Bond forces was appar-
emily overestimated there. as well as
throughout the county
The primary was without any serious
disorder, although several fistic encoun-
ters are reported 10 have occurred in the
First district. Charges OF fraud were
raised by the contending faction, and this
resulted in a few black eyes
The majOTities by districts were.
Fourth, Wells majority. 137; Fifth. Wells
majority, 25o; Sixth (Annapolis), Wells.
269; Eighth, majority for Bond, 80; total
majority for Wells, SO
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
RANSOM DEMANDED FOR CHILD.
Parents of Michael Gala Get Letter
from KidnnppcrS.

New-York, July 1.-THE parents OF six
year-oid Michael Gala. of Il McDougaI
street. Brooklyn. who has been missing
from his home since last Monday, be
heve the child is being held for ransom.
John Gala. the father. is said to have
received a letter a few days ago. in which
the writer demanded S1.50o, Tonpaymeut
of which would mean that the boy would
never be seen alive again. The letter sug-
gested that the money be paid through
another persons hands. Gala thinks
that the kidnappers will not continue ne
gOtiations. owing 20 the fact that the
police of the Ralph avenue station are on
the case
When the child disappeared. the family
had just moved in the McDougal street
house. The boys parents believed at the
time that the boy, being unacquainted
with the streets. simply wandered away
and would turn up in q few hours. either
at home or AT police station. Nothing
however. has been heard or seen Of The
child since he went away.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
JAPANESE ARE MULCTED
Mikad0's Consul Collects $25 Each
from Immigrants.
Canadian Government Puts Stop 10
Actions at VnncOuver-MySfer
as 10 Who Put Up Money.

Vancouver, July 27-An extraordinary
scene was enacted at Vancouver yester-
day afternoon during the landing Of LOO
japanese from the tramp steamer Ku-
merle
japanese Consul General NJ Morikawa,
Of Vancouver. who superintended the de-
barkation. required each japanese TO drop
his passport and $25 in a bag as he passed
down the gangway.
The Vancouver Trades and Labor Coun-
eli were on the alert. and Immediately
telephoned Mr. MACPHERSON. NJ P, who
went to the dock and protested against
the proceeding as an infringement Of Brit
ish justice and liberty. Mayor Bohune
supported the protestants, and as a result
Consul Morikawa not only wss stopped in
holdings out the bag for S25 apiece. but
also was told he would have 10 return the
money already collected.
The impression is gaining ground that
there is something about the collecting
OF the circulating medium requiring ex-
planaton. especially AS Honolulu reports
show the japanese there have an idea
t-4eAA LA4t+ All-tSt ALdA4AN lil1Atldii1s ana
il is believed here that the importers are
putting up the qualification. Mr.. Mac
Pherson stated positively his belief that
this was the case
The captain of the Kumeric had in
his possession money tOtaIing exactly S.
per head, which he distributed 10 the
men before they came ashore Consul
N Morikawa explains the collection OF the
$25 by saying he was afraid that If the
money was left with them the new
cCmers viii be cheated out Of it. 50 it
was placed with himself in trust until
they got employment
II was stated that LOO more japanese
are 10 come under the same conditions.
with more 70 follow.
IN Ottawa, also. the situation is inter-
csting, as several thousand more Japa-
nese are coming TO Canada. and British
Columbia interests are bitterly opposed
TO this. while the Dominion government
has neither the legal right nor, apparent
ly the desire TO stop the immigration
japanese Consul General Nosse here
(the most important japanese representa-
tive in Canada has had nothing official
on this question. either from the Cana
dian government or from that of the Nj
kado.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
BAND FORCED OUT OF LINE.
NonuniOn Musicians Almost Break
Up Parade.

Philadelphia, July PA nOnunion band
nearly disrupted union parade here this
afternoon.
Incidentally. the discovery that the
"open shop" musicians were in strictly
union procession nearly started d riot
For a few moments it looked as II the
nonuniouists might be attacked. Trouble
was finally averted by forcing the objec-
tionable band out of line
The Iron Molders' Union OF North
America were in full swing of their an
nual parade when some enc raised cry
that the band leading the Lehigh local
was nonunion. In an instant all was con-
fusion.
All Of the seven union bands enlisted
in town went on strike. Angry iron
molders began to gather about the Of
Tending musicians, and there was loud
talk of what ought TO be done 10 the
players.
Kick them out, or we don't march
another step" was the ultimatum of the
union bands
The nonunion band was ordered out
Of the line. the other bands marched
back TO place and the interrupted parade
was resumed.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28

will name new State Central Committee.
making a complete change Of the Pearre
organization, which for years has been
in control The Lowndes forces give
great credit to ex-State Senator David Z.
Dick for work in the mining regions.
Some of the politicians say that the result
tonight viii seriously hamper the future
prospects of Col. Pearre.
The organization tickets tonight were
headed by Col Pearre, for governor The
Lowndes people attacked the sincerity Of
Col. Pearre In heading his tickets thus.
declaring that he simply wanted 10 carry
the organization through his own person
ality
Both the organization and the independ-
ents claim TO have carried the Democratic
primaries tonight
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
CLAGETT FORCES WIN
Prince George Primaries Not
Decisive, However
MAY NOT RULE CONVENTION
Robinson Faction Reported Defeat
ed in All Districts in Which There
Was Real COntest-Magruder
Defeats DIR. Hill at Marlboro.
Duckett Victor in BIadensburg.

Upper Marlboro. July e6-The friends Of
state Senator William 3. Clagett appear
TO have scored a complete victory in the
Democratic primaries held throughout
Prince George County to-day.
In a majority Of the districts there were
no contests. and therefore, it is impossi-
bic 10 forecast which wing Of the party
will organize the convention Monday. The
sentiment among many of the delegates
from the districts where no contests ex-
listed appears to be in favor Of eaecting a
compromise IN order to harmonic the
party.
In Marlboro district. States Attorney
N. Hampton Magruder defeated Dr.. Rich
ard S. Hin by s. to 2S. Or. Hm desires
TO be renominated for the house of dele
gates. Although defeated to-day, it is by
no means certain that he will not be
nominated. as he is particularly strong in
the upper districts. The delegation from
Marlboro Will vote for Magruder for
States attorney. Il is composed Of A. J.
Wyville, Bruce l. Buck, Daniel Buck. J.
X. Roberts, and Henry L. Morris Dr.
Hill declared this evening that lie would
support the ticket nominated
BIadensburg for Duckett.
T. Howard Duckett Of Bladensburg. de-
feated Joseph f. WHdman. Is 70 a. Mr..
DUckett is a candidate for the hou-e of
delegates. The fight against him was
led by the friends Of Clerk Of the Court
j. D. stephen. who were working in the
interest Of the Robinson faction. Ten
delegates were chosen, with a half vote
each.
The largest vote ever cast at a primary
meeting in Laurel was polled in the fight
between Ogle Marbury and John d. Cron-
miller, candidates for the house of dele
gates, SH ballots were cast, and Marburv
Won by 10. His delegation is understood
10 be favorable TO the Clagett wing.
In SurTatts district the anticipated
fight against County Treasurer Hardy did
not matcTialiZe. and 4ir. Hardy heads the
delegation, which is for Clagett. He
stated tonight that he would not accept
the nomination for county commissioner.
The delegation from Evansville district
IS headed 10y DR.. Charles A. Fox, and is
for 3. j. Gallant for county commissioner
and Judge John 2. BuTch for delegate to
the State convention.
Fight on for sheriff.
The delegation from HyattsyiHe is for
Thomas j. Garrison for sheriff, and the
delegation from the Seventeenth. OF Chill
lun, district is Tor Robert \. Van Horn
for sheriff
Il is the general impression, judged
from the victory for the Clagett people in
every district where there was fight.
that Senator CI3getts friends viii control
the convention Monday
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.
Brief Items Of Interest from the Sis
ter States over the River.

I Clarksburg, W Va. July 57.-At the
Girard mines. rear Mara Santa. an Italian woman
slashed the throat Of Rosa Yackman so badly that
she VIII die. Jealousy was the cause.
Fredericksburg, Va. July 27.AThe sum
ner Institute for State Teachers closed last night
after a months session It was one Of the most
successful held |iere. 263 persons attending.
Roanoke. Va, July Z7-Thomas Divers
a bartender indicted for roting in the late trouble
with the Greeks. fined $50 and giren thaty days
in iail yesterday. He appealed the case
Terra Alta, W. Va, July 27.-Howarl
Miller. aged nineteen years. Of keyser. was killed
here by a train on his first tupAas freight brake
man. He leaves widow and child three weeks
Old
Piedmont, ". Va. July 27.-The Valley
Railroad Of West Virginia was organized at a meet
ing Of the projectors. held in Piedmont The road
viii run from Mil Creek TO beyond Pocaaontas
County.
Richmond. Va, July 27.-The first regu-
lar on the recently completed Richmond and
Chesapeake Bay railroad pulled cut Of the Broad
street station at noon to-day For the present the
viii operate onlg as far as Lake Side Park.
fredericksburg, Va, July 27.-The local
branch Of the Society for the Preservation cf Viz
gnja Antiquities has purchased the old Rising Sun
tavern. in this 1ity VIII repair it. and rent il 10
a tenant on condition that the public is to have
access 10 it.
jamestown Exposition Grounds. Va.
July Z7.-The Fifth Maryland Regiment. which has
camled here a week. left FOR Baltimore tonight
Despite the flooding Ct its camp last night the reg
ment went away as neat as a pin and in fine
order.
Clarksburg, w Va, July z7.-George
Siers yesterday celebrated his ninetieth birthday
here by working in his garden, trimming 40 potato
vines. Mr.. Siers born and reared in Cunber-
land. Nd, and when small boy he worked for
Lloyd Lowrdes. father Of the late Gov Lloyd
LOwndes.
Shaefertown, Va. July 27.-George
Tharre. who was shot ard dangerously wounded by
his bTotheT-in-law. Philip VIII az his home. nelr
Shaeffc-town, viii recover Following quarrel abmt
garden hoe in wlIica Tnarpe is alleged 10 haze
attacked his kinsmsn with an ak, wilt fred a load
of shot into ThaIpe's head aIf neck
Lynchburg, Va, July 27-The nextt to
last section the gravity water pipe line bringing
the water from Pedar River into the CITY limits
was filed today. and the water IS now only five
squares from the reservoir and twenty-five miles
from the big dam in Amherst County The dam
right OF way and pipe line have cost The city
S59sCN.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
WOULD DIVIDE PRESBYTERY
Lexington Body's Committee Submits
Favorable Report.
ROckbridEe and Bath County
Churches Must Approve Before
Final Action Can De Taken.


Special % The Washington Herald.
Staunton. Va. July 2I-The committee
which was appointed at the spring ses-
sion of the Lexington Presbytery 10 look
into the advisa bility of dividing the pres
bytery has agreed upon the proposed
division end has just submitted It's report
to the churches Of Rockbridge and Bath
counties.
Should these churches agree upon IT, the
separation viii be made, ana 1t is thought
that they favor such a movement
This is the most important question that
has engaged the presbytery for several
years. and great interest centers in the
final result. which viii be decided at the
fail meeting.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
MAN AND WIFE IN DUEL.
She Is Dead, and re viii Die aS Re-
salt of Struggle.

Charlotte, y. c., July 4..-Harrv Pow
ers. dying with bullet hole IN his head.
and the dead body Of Mrs. Powers. shot
and terribly mangled. were found this
morning in their room in the rear Of their
store.
The disorder In the room. with bottles
covering the floor strengthens the sus-
picion cf a fight 10 the death between
them.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
BROTHERS-IN-LAW FIGHT.
Domestic Differences Lead TO Blows
at Cedar Grove.
Special to The Washington HeTald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. July H-Domestic diff
ferences are given as the cause Of fierce
hstic encounter. which took place near
Cedar Grove. several miles north of VIM
chester. last evening, between David o.
Clark and Lagonda V. Darlington, who,
are brothers-in-law. and well known
county residents.
During a quarrel between Clark and his
sister, Mrs. Darlington. the former Is said
TO have slapped the latter In the
face, and threatened to repeat 1t, where
upon Darlington. her husband. upon en-
countering Clark. il is alleged, engaged
IN a desperate fight. No arrests have been
made as vet.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
DREDGE BURNS At PIER.
Sleeping Crew of the baltimore
Have Narrow Escape.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, July 27.-The dredge Balti-
more. belonging to the Maryland Dredg
ing and Contracting Company. caught fire
last night at Baltimore and Ohio Pier No.
3. Locust Point. and burned to the
waters edge, The huh sank in the slip
beside the pier, but It is not thought that
the dredge will be a total loss The
dredge was valued by the authorities o.
the Maryland Dredging Company at S15,-
900, but the exact amount of damage done
by the fire cannot be estimated until the
wrecklng has been completed. The hull
will be raised, and may be rebuilt. The
dredge was fully insured.
Capt. c. w. Nelson. Engineer John
Nelson, Charles Anderson. Herman Her
manson. and Joseph Fcllinger were asleep
OH the dredge The alarm came just in
time to allow them to escape. They lost
all their effects. They did not fail to res
cue their two dogs and a cat, one Of the
men, Charles Anderson, going overheard
after the cat.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
SOCIETY LEADER IS SUED.
Mrs. stevens, of Baltimore, said TO
owe DresSmnker 81. 1868.

Special 20 The Washington Herald,
Baltimore. Nd. July 27.-AIrs. Francis
B. Stevens, jr, who was Miss Adele Hor-
witz, a daughter Of the late Mr. and Mrs
Benjamin f. Horwitz. is the defendant
in a suit brought to-day in the Superior
Court by a firm of fashionable dressmak-
ers of New York.
The amoJnt for which suit is brought is
$500 and the actual amount claimed in
the bin is said to be s1665.S0
The dressmaking firm bringing suit is
the Mrs Osborn Company, of New York
1t is rumored that the wedding Of Mrs.
Stevens widow of Francis b. Stevens, jr..
WHO committed suicide two years ago at
Westbury l. L. and Beverly ". Robin
son. IT., IS set for August s. Mrs. Stevens
is booked to sail FIVE days later for Eu-
rope TO make a tour of the Continent
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
FUMIGATION PROVES FATAL.
Attack on Insects Results in Death
of One; Others III.

New York, July z.--Kate Soyrak was
killed and Robert GursteI his son Robert,
and their four servants barely escaped
with their lives to-day from inhaling
powerful gas, used as an insect extermi-
Dator. in a room Of the Gurstel summer
cottage, at Arverne, L. l.
The fumigator had sealed up the room.
warning no one to enter it, but the cook.
misunderstanding him. opened the door.
and instantly fell dead The others at
tracted by the sound OF her falling body.
rushed TO the spot and quickly lapsad
into Inconsistencies
Another servant summoned the police.
who. by opening all the windows and
doors. succeeded in rescuing the family.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
The Hor.s OpportunItr.

From the Catholic Standard.
Now wouldn't it be funny" said Pop
ley, playfully. If I were TO become a lit
tie boy again?'
''Mebbe il wouldn't be so funny for
you pa" replied his bright young son.
IF you was to be littler'n me, pa, I
think I'd square up q few things"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
LOWNDES DEFEATS PEARRE.
Carries 20 of % Districts in County
Fight-Tn other Counties.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, July 21.-CharIes County
voted to-day for Frank Braun for gov
ernor while in ST. Mary the organiza-
tion viii control the delegates.
There was no fight in Somerset. but
delegates were chosen to a county con-
ventiCn to name delegates to the State
convention.
In Caroline County delegates favorable
10 Thomas a. Smith carried 50 pei. cent
of the districts. Goldsborough probably
has carried the Second district.
Interest III the Republican primaries
centered in Allegany County, where Col
George A Pearre's forces were defeated
by those Of Lowndes. the latter carrying
twenty out of twenty-five districts
Lowndes has twenty-seven delegates 10
Pearres ten, with two districts TO hear
from.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
MAYOR ENDS LIGHT DEADLOCK.
BaItimore's Busiest ThorouEhfare
tn Have IncHndesceRt Arches.


tn Have IncnndcsceRt Arches.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. July 27.-Baltimore street
from Eutaw street to Jones Falls, com
prising the main business blocks of the
city. is to be Illuminated with arches of
incandescent electric lights
Mayor Mahool took a hand in the
squabble between the building inspector
and the city engineer, which has held
up this Improvement so earnestly desired
by the merchants, and bids viii shortly
De advertised for
The mayor called a conference yester-
day of superintendent of Lamps and
Lighting McCuen and Building Inspector
Preston. and found that Mr.. Prest0n's
complaint that the arches would likely be
dangerous when attached to the tops Of
the trolley poles was the only obstacle
in the way Mr. McCuen was instructed
to so ahead with the work.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
TEXAS WANTS H. C. PIERCE.
Gov. Campbell Declares MaEnnte
Must Stand Trial

Willis Point, Tex. July 27.-Henry
Clay Pierce is to be brought back to
Texas 10 stand trial, if 1t is possible
to get him here. In a speech before
10000 farmers, Gov. Campbell said.
IF a horse thief gets into another
State ! can issue a requisition and
bring him back. but TO secure the re-
turn of a trust magnate. charged with
perjury. it is necessary 10 employ law
yers I will spend every dollar the
people viii give me 10 make Henry
CLAW Pierce come back TO Texas and
stand trial
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
Garrett Primary August 10.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Oakland, Nd. July 27.-The Repub-
lican primaries in Garrett County 10 eject
delegates TO d county convention, which.
in turn, will elect delegates to the State
convention. win be held August TO- The
county convention viii be held at Oak
land. August L, to elect three delegates
to the State convention.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-28
Spanish War Veteran Dies.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Md. July 27.-Lewis Alton.
twenty-four years old, who served with
the Maryland Volunteer Infantry during
the Spanish-American war, died at his
home at Eastport to-day of tuberculosis.
He was unmarried. but IS survived by two
brothers