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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
ESCAPE THROUGH COAL HOLE
Ten Night Watehmen Locked in
Headquarters.
JanitOr Locks Doors, and Guard
diaRs Grow Desperate When
Time to Go on Duty Arrives.

Locked IN their building, with the time
for them to be on their beats rapidly
growing nearer. ten employees of the
Washington Patrol Company finally es-
capped Imprisonment last night by crawl
ing through a tortuous passageway and
emerging from a coal hole on Thirteenth
street. between E and F.
The company recently moved its Offices
into the building occupied by the NORTH
western National Insurance Company, at
1902 F street northwest. officials Of the
Patrol Company were provided with keys
that would open the door on the Thir-
teenth street side of the building. so they
were told. Last night all the watchmen
ATTENDED roll call. and while they were
on the third floor the janitor Of the build
ing, having finished his work, threw in
the night locks on the F street and Thir-
teenth street doors, pulled them shut, and
went home.
Soon after. the patrolmen, having fin
ished their duties upstairs, came down,
but they did not come out right away.
Instead, they tried keys and force and
persuasion on the doors on both streets,
but they finally had to admit they were
securely locked IN. Il was almost time
for the ten Of them to get on their posts
before one Of them found a coal hole on
Thirteenth street. and pedestrians nearly
fell over when they saw a griny patrol
man, followed by nine others, emerge
from the sidewalk
Finally, Manager Chamber, OF the VII
lard estate, made his appearance with a
key. ard the company was again given
access TO the building
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
REGRET ATTACK ON JAPANESE
Canadians Will Have to Apologize
and Pay for Damage Done.
OmciRl Circles Sorry Trouble Oc-
Cured at Time When Imnigra-
tiOn Question Is Nearly Settled.

Ottawa. Sept 9-There is much excite
ment at the attack by Vancouver per
sons on japanese there. and it Is stated
some Americans were among the num-
Der. The general opinion In Official cir
cles here is that Canada viii have to pay
and apologize to Japan for the dam
ages, by Vancouver rowdies, to property
Of the japanese in the city.
It is regretted that the outbreak took
place at a time when the japanese i'm
migration question was all but solved
between the governments Of Canada and
Japan. Those who are responsible for
the destruction Of property viii prob
ably be prosecuted.
Il Is also thought that there has been
too much strong talk by the advocates Of
the Japanese. as well as those who are
opposed 70 Japanese labor.
Hon. W. R. Scott. Secretary Of State.
said to-day that the treaty ratified by the
Canadian parliament at its last session
was clear as to the right of the japanese
in Canada. The treaty says the subjects
of each Of the two high contracting
parties shall have full liberty to either
travel or reside in the territory Of the
other contracting party. and shall enjoy
protection for their persons and property.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
STRIKE NEARING END
Presidents Small and Com
perS Are in Conference.
ADJUSTMENT IN FEW DAYS
Daniel Russell Decides to Cancel
Arrangements for BAZAAR in FAM
Fair Play. Organ for Strike Fund.
Western Union officials TO Meet.

New York. Sept AIN the belief that
the strike Of the telegraphers against the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies viii be ended this week. Daniel
L. Russell, Of the Commercial Telegra-
piers Union. made the announcement to-
night that the arrangements for the
bazaar in Tammany Hail in aid OF the
strike fund, which was to begin wednes-
day, have been suspended. It has also
been decided 10 call a halt in the prepa-
ration for the issue OF the strike organ
Fair Play. this week.
President Gompers. Of the American
Federation Of Labor. came here from
Washington early tonight and was met
at the train by National President Small.
of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union.
GOmpers came 10 discuss proposition he
had to make TO Small 20 settle the strike.
They went into secret conference. and at
late hour it could not be learned what
Gompers' proposition was. During the aft
ernoon Small said that no date had been
fixed for the arrival here of the arbitra-
tion committee Of forty-hve men of the
locals throughout the country. which had
been originally intended should meet here
to-day
''The committee viii be called when
there is a reasonable ground for the be-
lief that they viii be received BY the
companies Russell gave this vague rea-
son for his s-o':-.ls for the belief that the
strike will end this weekAbut said he was
practically certain that this week would
see the end Of the strike
Western Union officials to Meet.
The executive committee OF the board Of
directors OF the Western Union Company
are 10 meet this week, and in spite Of the
assertions Of the officials of the company
that the strike would not be discussed, ne
said, its Importance was so great to the
public that the company could not main
tain it's present attitude
Oscar S. Straus. Secretary of the De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor, to-day
denied the report that he was going to
Oyster Bay to confer with the President
With view to a settlement Of the strike.
L am going to oyster Bay he said.
but my visit will have nothing 10 do
with the strike. 1 have been on a trip
and viii go to pay my respects TO the
President. I know nothing about the
strike Of the telegraphers except what 1
have read"
Superintendent Brooks. Of the Western
Union Company. reiterated the statement
to-day that neither the executive commit
tee nor the board Of directors Of the
Western Union Company would discuss
the strike at their meeting this week.
There is nothing 70 discuss in refer
ence to the strike" he said. ''Notwith-
standing the statements Of the strike
leaders, we are rot receiving a single
complaint The brokers. who are the most
particular OF all. have not made one com
plaint. This speaks for Itself. and shows
that the service is satisfactory There is
no reason why the strike should be dis
cussed by either the executive committee
or the board9of directors"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
AEROPLANR BADLY WRECKED
LudlOw'S Kite Swamps Cutter and
Plunges Five Men in Sea.
Caught in Storm While Being Tovved
to Land and Is Almost
Demolished.

Norfolk, Va. Sept 9.-The latest aero
plane OF Israel. Ludlow. Of New York
again failed TO fly when tried out this
afternoon, and dumped five men into
the waters Of Hampton Roads.
The big kite. resting on two twenty
seven foot naval cutters, was towed out
TO the Roads by the United States tor
Dedo boat Gwynn. When the Gwynn got
10 going so fast that there might be suf
ficient air pressure against the kite 10
make It go up, one side OF the kite arose
several feet but the other got hooked
into the cutter. which was swamped
and the big kite was disabled.
Five men who manned the kite and cut-
ters were thrown into the water.
S. K ROsenberger. Of the United States
Signal Corps, was caught under the aero
plane, and il was thought that he would
be drowned. but he fought his way out
The aeroplane was then towed back to
the wharf by the Gwynn, bat 1t had no
sooner reached there than It was struck
by storm. which came up suddenly and
completely wrecked it. The aeroplane. #
seemed, would have flown but for the
first mishap. 1t will be repaired and an
other effort viii be made to get it to fly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
ROMANCE SOON TOLD
Miss Heyl and John Maury
Unable to Keep Secret.
GO TO BALTIMORE TO MARRY
Hope 10 Keep Fact from Relatives
and Friends, but News of Wedding
Reaches Their Homes Before Cou-
pie ReturnS-Bride's Parents with
hold sanction TO Union.

Weddings have been known to keep as
sweet secrets a whole year. but such
was not the fate Of the romance that led
Miss Anna G. Hell, Of the Columbia
apartments, Fourteenth and Girard
streets. and John F. Maury, OF ls23 Ore
gon avenue. 70 eloye 10 Baltimore yes
terday morning where they were united
in the happy bonds Of matrimony, 10 the
CONSERVATION Of the devoted parents Of
the young bride.
Mrs. Maury is the daughter Of Mr and
Mrs. John K. Heyl her father being the
president Of the c. aeCubbin Company,
She lacks two months Of being eighteen
years Of age. and for that reason. when
she and the radiant groom-to-be boarded
the Il o'clock train yesterday morning for
Baltimore. It was with the understand
ing that the wedding was to be kept a
secret for two whole months. to be re-
yealed as a joyous bit Of news 70 her
birthday
Unfortunately for the course of true
romance. Mr.. Maury confd the secret
to a bosom friend who told friend of
his. and thus the information came back
by wire even before the bridal couple, still
happy in the belief that their plighted
troth was a secret, stepped of the train
at the Baltimore and Ohio station.
Married I'm Baltimore.
The wedding ceremony was pronounced
by Rev. Mr.. Kinsolving, rector Of St
Paul's Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
The couple was attended by a young
sister Of Mr.. Maury, and some Baltimore
friends. who thought il would not hurt
if the delightful news were given limited
circulation in Baltimore only.
Mr.. and Mrs Heyl, the parents Of the
bride, were very much affected when they
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
VERMONT SHOWS SPEED.
New Battle ship Attains Average of
1858 Knots for Four Hours.

1870 Knots Tor -Four Hours.
Boston, Sept 9-The new battle ship
Vermont. a product OF the Fore River
shipbuilding Company, which arrived here
Saturday on her final trial trip from
Hampton Roads, and which is now being
put IN readiness for the Pacific cruise. at
tanned an average speed Of 1866 knots
with full power for four hours.
This report, given out at the navy yard
here to-day, shows a great excess Of the
speed requirement Of the contract. In the
old day of bounties, it would have netted
the builders a good premium.
On her endurance trial the Vermont
made 1912 knots for twenty-one hours.
Also during the trip UP the coast the
guns Of the battle ship underwent many
severe tests. which she stood in a man
ner thoroughly satisfactory to the naval
trial board.
The State OF Vermont has purchased an
elaborate silver service to present to tie
battle ship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10

learned Of the news, intimating that the
only objection to the match was the ex-
treme youth Of their daughter They
declined 10 discuss the romance
When the groom and bride reached this
city. great was their CONSERVATION 10
learn that the news Of their marriage had
preceded them. They bravely-Set out for
the brides home In the Columbia apart
ments, aad their homecoming was an m
teresting study IN strategy and diplomacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maury. accompanied by
Miss Maury. approached the Heyl home
with misgiviugs. and the bride and her
girl friend entered while the groom re-
mained outside. assuring a representative
Of The Washington Herald thnfk seTs
would bc nothing 10 be made s7lbiE
a3out the wedding FOR two months.
Bridegroom Presents Himself.
After a brief interval Hiss 0Iaury reap
peared and impaired some hopeful mes
sage to the waiting groom. who lost no
time in presenting himself to his newly
acquired farther-in-law and mother-in-
law
Subsequently a friend of Mr.. and Airs
MaUry said that It was arranged that the
bride was 20 continue 10 live with her
parents and the groom 20 continue az his
abode, 1873 Oregon avenue. and that no
announcement Of the wedding was to be
made for a whole year
The groom is an amiable young man OF
about twenty-four. and is employed as a
clerk IN the Census Bureau. The bride
was formerly a student at the Fairmont
Seminary in this city, She looked very
handsome In a buff pongee dress and
green hat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
SEEK TO BECOME CITIZENS.
More Than 1,1OO Apply for NaturaI-
fzation Papers IN New York.

1EatIOn Ia Rtfh IN new Ork.
New York Sept 9.-John Donovan AMI
his staff OF clerks in the Naturalization
Bureau Of the United States Circuit Court
We're swamped to-day by the greatest
number OF applicants for first citizenship
papers in one day. More than LOO per-
sons swarmed the halls outside the bu-
reau. and all wanted 10 take out first
papers.
Such a rush as this startled the en-
ployes OF the building. II Is something
OF a long and tedious task TO make out
naturalization papers. There are many
questions TO be answered. Donovan and
his assistants worked ike beavers, but
were able to fix up only ffty-three new
citizens The Others viii have TO come
down again.
Just what caused this Unheard-of rush
was the matter for much speculation
about the Federal building. Many of the
applicants were Russian Jews. and the
fact that to-day was Jewish holiday
may have had something 10 do with H.
However. all Of that crowd Of 1.iO0 were
not Jews. All nationalities were repre-
sented
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
ASPIRE TO BURTON'S SEAT.
Seven Men VIII Seek to Land Con-
gressiOnaI Nomination.

Cleveland. Sept. s.-With Congress
man Theodore E. Burton engaged in
what Republican politicians insist is to
be a successful effort to defeat Mayor
Tom l. Johnson for the mayoralty Of
this city. Ohio district leaders are be-
ing considered as possible successors
to Mr.. Burton IN Washington.
Among the aspirants thought avail
able are James W. HOlcomb. who quit
the mayoralty race in the Congress
mans favor; Harvey D. Goulder. once
defeated by Mayor Johnson: James Il
Cassidy now Mr.. Burton's secretary.
p. NJ. Baker. chairman OF the Repub-
lican committee: Henry 7. Vail. Of the
CID McKisson guard OF anti-Hanna Re
publicans; ". p. Murray, and Homer
d. McKeehan. attorney.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
NEGRO TO DIE ON GALLOWs.
Miss ROyvInnd's AssaiIanA Convicted
in Fifteen Minutes.

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald
Richmond Va. Sept. 9.-Wnliam Harris,
colored, was convicted OF attempted Grim
inal assault in the Chesterfield Court to-
day and sentenced to pay the penalty for
his crime upon the scaffold.
His victim was Miss Lena Rowland,
eighteen years Of age, who escaped from
the negros clutches through Ne inter
ference Of her small brother, who fright
ened the negro away with gun.
The jury was out only fifteen minutes
before returning a verdict The date Of
execution will be fixed by the court on
Wednesday.
Tie young woman was alone at the
time Of The attack save for the presence
Of the young boy
This was one Of the quickest admins
traccns Of justice in the annals Of the
Virginia courts
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
BULL BARS QUEENS WAY.
Animal Gets in way Of Automobile.
which Is Disabled.

Madrid Sept 9.-An automobile from
the royal stables in which Queen Vic
toria was driving yesterday from st.
Sebastian TO Bilboa was suddenly con-
fronted by a large bull, which planted
himself in the roadway Immediately in
front of the queens car, and compelled
the chauffeur 20 put on the brakes hur-
riedly. and stop the machine.
No collision appears to have taken
place. but the queen is described as
having been greatly affected by the
unexpected meeting with the bull As
the sudden stopping Of the royal auto
mobile threw the machinery into dis
order. the queen was compelled 20 re-
sumo her journey TO BIlboa in another
car
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
CRITICISES TAFT ON TRUSTS.
Bryan Says Secretary Has Taken
Step Seventeen Years Backward.

Step Seventeen Years Backward.
Denver, Sept. 9.-William J. Bryan,
who is here lecturing. said to-day:
"On the trust question Taft takes a
backward step by favoring the construc-
ton put upon the antitrust law by the
minority of the Supreme Court IN the
merger case. The law is against any
combination IN restraint Of trade In
other words. ne has not gone as far on
the trust question as the country had
seventeen years ago, when the sherman
law was enacted"
Mr. Bryan was then asked what he
thought would BE the most prominent
issue in the next Presidential campaign.
i do not think any one can say this
far in advance" he replied. Much de-
pends on what Congress does in the
meantime and what the conventions do
L think one question viii run through all
Of the issues named, whether the govern
meHt shall be administered on behalf OF
the people or on behalf Of a few who
haze been enjoying special privileges.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
LOCAL.

1-John F. Maury and Miss Heyl Elope.
2-Germans Celebrate Historic Event.
2-Odd Fellows Have Presentation.
2-Hebrews Celebrate Their New Year
2-Records on Insanity Submitted
Senator Curtis Fayors Taft.
9-Kermit Roosevelt Not a GUTTER
Starts Something at Glen
Echo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
SWORN CIRCULATION.
What The Washington Herald Offers to
Advertisers.

The Washington Herald is now printing delivering and
selling to bona fde readers $4,000 Copies Daily its week
day issues Over wohrds of these readers are in Washington
and immediate vicinity The average circulation of the daily issues
for the six days ended September T. 1907 was 205 and for the
week including the Sunday edition. 298S7 The difference in
these figures explained by the fact that Sunday morning
there are three other Washington newspapers the field The
figures here given submitted advertisers that they NAV
know just what offered by this paper the way actual cir
cuaton It invites comparison The advertiser who uses the
columns Of The Washington Herald gets both quality and guam
y in circulation combination that invariably produces sub
Standa results
Harry Cunningham do soemnly swear that the figures
given the foregoing statement correct and represent the
paid circulation of The Washington Herald for the Derod
named 7 HARRY Ct7NNINcHA,[
AaditoY
Sworn and subscribed before this 9th day of September
A. D. 1907. Paul F. CAN
lsEAL Notary Public D C.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Nirginia-Partly cloudy to-
day and tomorrow; probably an
occasional shower; cooler to-mor-
row; light southeast to east winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
lone Dead. Two Hurt, in Auto Race.
i-Palma Trophy Winners See President
Photographers Strike Nearing End.
S-Alexandria Jury Acquits Robinson.
CPowder Trust Trial Begins.
S-Alleged Smuggler Is Paroled.
&foung Baitimorean a Suicide
Scans Easily Defeats Britt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
Chauffeur a Forrer

New York. Sept s-Alfred Verschusen.
who was chauffeur for David n. Carval-
ho, the handwriting expert. was sentenced
to-day by Judge Foster. Of General ses-
sions, to the Elmira Reformatory. for
forgery. Verschusen forged a check for
$3S on the Second National Bank, which
was cashed by Alfred Depinna, a haber-
dasher at Ss4 Fifth avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
SEE STRANGE SCENE IN SKY.
Winchester Reports War-Iike Mir
age, and some Call II Omen.


Special 70 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. Sept. 9.-A remark
able mirage appeared over this city
last evening between and Z O'Clock.
In the northeast appeared a dark
streak. resembling the outlines Of a
hill, and above this cloud was another
bearing "A distinct resemblance to two
soldiers marching abreast One. ac-
cordlng to some observers. wore a
Russian uniform. with a drawn saber
D his right hand, and the other was at
tired as a United States soldier. with
saber BY his side.
So unique was the vision that many
who watched it were superstitious re-
garding il, declaring that ii was an
omen Of divine origin
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
ONEDIES, TWO HURT
AT Big AUTO MEET
Two Bad Accidents Occur in
Same Spot.
RACERS IGNORE INJURED
Ten Miles Are Run Off Ere Help
Reaches Them.

Mayor Finally Orders Race stopped
Until Car Can Be Lifted on of Man,
Who Dies Later I'm HOSpitaI-Ffis
Companion Expected to Succumb.
Which Has Record for Bad Spills.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
BLOODHOUEDS TRAIL FIREBUG.

Family Almost Cremated in Incen-
diary B1REe-Arrest to lie Made.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Sept. e.-John Burgess, his
wife. several children, and a brother.
asleep above his store at Lynnhaven.
early this morning were awakened by
smoke just in time to fly from the build
ing. which was burning under them.
The fire was Of incendiary origin.
Bloodhounds put on the track OF the sus-
pected fire fiend followed his trail TO
house s. half mile away A warrant was
sworn out for the suspect.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
INGALLS, FOR SENATE.
Former President of Big Four to BE
Candidate from Ohio,

Cincinnati. Sept. s.-Melville Z. ingalls,.
former president Of the Big Four Rail-
road, now chairman OF the board Of di-
rectors, VIII, 1t Is said to-day. in a seem
ingly authoritative quarter, be a Dem
ocraus candidate fos United States Sen
ator from Ohio.
According TO one OF 3Iis closest friends.
ingalls, expects the solid Democratic sup
port from Southern and Central ohio.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
BOAT BREAKS RECORD.
Dixie Makes Nautical Mile I'm 2 Min
utes, : 4-5 Seconds.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, Sept s-The motor boat
Dixie, the winner of the British Interna-
tional cup and the fastest boat Of her
class beat her own previous record in a
practice run here to-day, running a nauti-
cal mile in . minutes and 74-5 seconds
with wind and tide. and the same mile in
minutes and is seconds against tide and
wind, an average Of a little better than
81 10 statute miles an hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
SULTAN TO QUIT FEz.

Million Francs for Moroccan Ruler
on Condition He Leave Capital.
Tangiers. Sept. at is reported here
that the State bank has informed the
foreign ministers that decision has been
reached 10 advance the Sultan a million
francs according to a promise made re-
Gently. This will enable the Sultan TO
leave Fez for the coast. The first in
stalment OF the loan has been sent to him
and 1t is reported that he will immedi-
ately 80 to Rabat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-10
It's 70 Your Advnntnre

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dept Of Union Trust Co. l414 + ST. This
company pays interest on all accounts
Deposits subject 10 check at viii
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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-30
a Statement.

The nomination for mayor and
acceptance of place on the
Citszsn's Ticket has been from the
beginning contrary TO my Judgment
and against my desires. A sense
of q citizens civic duty has alone
secured consent II the majority
of the citizens OF Monte Vista by
their ballots impose this duty up
on me, will endesvor TO meet the
responsibility to the best OF my
ability. II the choice is otherwise,
l shall be happy 10 be relieved OF
an uncoveted task.
Very truly Yours,
john H. DEEDS.