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The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
Call Issued to Form Society of Sons
of Veterans.
Funeral Services for Mr.. McWiIIiams
HeId-Auditor's Report Shows
Balance to City's Credit.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

tBeu Telephone b9
SO King Street.
DR.. e A. German. chairman OF the
temporary organization Of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans. will issue call
for an early meeting OF those interested
in the formation Of permanent society
OF Sons Of Veterans. Several well-known
speakers will address the meeting. A
committee is preparing a list Of all the
sons Of Confederate soldiers in this city
r. +. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans,
has adopted a resolution approving the
formation OF Confederate cholrs modelled
on the lines OF that originated by Col.
William IL Stewart, grand commander
of the Grand Camp of Virginia.
The funeral of James Mcwilliams,
whose death occurred Sunday morning.
took place this morning at 10 O'Clock from
St Marys Catholic Church. and was at
tended by many friends and relatives
OF the deceased. Rev. Father HaIbIeb
conducted the services. and the interment
was in ST. Mary's Cemetery. The pail
hearers We're NJ. A. Ahern, John u. Nor
moyle Richard Lyles, George T. Cation.
John Dwyer, and John McKenna.
City Auditor f. F. Price has Just
issued the 127th annual statement Of the
finances of Alexandria. It is shown that
the receipts of the city for the fiscal
year ended May 81. 1901. were $l4s.JO9.
and the expenditures, S14l,Sl3.S2, with a
balance of S.6951S.
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the American Loading and Unloading
Company. held yesterday at the office
OF Attorney Gardner L. Boothe: Edwin
C. Clark, president; Frank b. Clark.
vice president and Arthur J. Leonard.
secretary and treasurer The directors
chosen were: r. c. Clark. Frank B.
Clark. A. J. Leonard. 3. H. Rockway.
\. f. Taylor, J. W Craig, of Wash
ington, and r. ID. Steele. Of Baltimore
Mrs. Elvira Hill. widow Of John T.
Hill died this evening after a lingering
illness at her home. 2l1 South Royal
street. She had reached venerable age.
Five children survive her. They are Miss
Fannie z. Hill. Miss Hattie II. Hill.
Alderman J. NJ. Hill, Police Commissioner
Fora Hill, and Frank NJ Hill Arrange
ments for the funeral will be made later
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Davies Defeats Mayor Sinclair.
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0TNclaI % Inc washington HCTald.
Manassas, Va. Nov. Sin the election
held in this county to-day the entire
Democratic ticket was elected. The great
est interest centered upon the contest be-
tween c. A. Sinclair, mayor of Manassas.
and J. Jenkin Davies for the office of
Commonwealth's attorney, resulting in
the election Of Davies by a majority of
lS7. Davies majOrities by districts are:
Gainesville, 80; Brentsville. .; Coles. &c;
Dumfries. 9; Ocqoquan. Il. Sinclair car
ried Manassas district only by majority
Of g.
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R. E. BYRD SUCCESSFUL.
Expected to BE Speaker OF Next
Virginia Assembly

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, Nov. 5.-Richard f.
Byrd. Democratic nominee for the house
Of delegates. and now practically speaker
Of the next Virginia house. has been
elected over his Independent opponent.
John T. Holt, by an estimated majority
Of 800 in Winchester and Frederick
county.
Robert NJ. Ward, Democratic nominee
for the State Senate from Frederick and
Shenandoah counties. has "A majority Of
So over his Republican opponent, Robert
J. Walker, of Shenandoah County
Wards estimated majority in the town
and county will be at least 500. and IL
is confidently believed that Shenandoah
can not overcome this great majority.
A feature of the fight is the part that
the temperance vote was cast solidly for
Ward irrespective Of the two old parties
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
SMITH VICTOR.
Continued from Page One.

now in there is comparatively little DIFF
ference between the votes they received
District Attorney Owens was cut In some
wards. and made up his loss in others
Nice, Republican for judge Of Orphans
Court. and Thompson for sheriff. are run
ming well. but returns are TOO meager 70
predict the results.
There is no doubt Of the defeat OF the
call for cOnsti' 'utional convention by
an overwhelming majority The park
loan was carried by uptown wards. but
suffered severely in others.
Returns from twenty precincts out OF
81 indicate an average Republican gain
OF about six 70 a precinct over the Ma
hOOI vote. This would indicate a Demo
cratic majority in the city OF 1900. The
twenty precincts gave Gather ISIS and
Crothers 2.02S- Meager returns from the
counties indicate a Democratic majority
for Crothers.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
FOLLOW ENGLISH HOUNDS
Ideal Run Cross Country Led by A.
Henry Higginson.
Start Is Made mt the Inman Estate
and Fox II Denned in Full
View Of Field.

Special 10 Tie Washington Herald.
Leesburg. Va. Nov 5.-The English
Middlesex hounds brought out a large
field Of spectators to-day, some on traps
and some on horseback. all Of whom ad-
mired the fine work Of the dogs. A
Henry Higgenson. the master. led the
field on a fine imported thoroughbred
cross country hunter. The master hunts
man and the whips were in pink.
The weather and the ground was ia
vorable for the work of the dogs, who
went at their work with a will. The start
was made on the Big Spring estate Of
Miss ". L. Inman. OF New York. A fox
was sighted almost at the start, the
quarry leading a long chase Of six miles
along the Potomac. north over bitches
and fences. The run was one OF the
most exciting of the season. The fox
was finally denned in a level country in
close view Of the field.
A. Henry Higgenson. r B. White, A.
NJ. Chichester. jr.. John Castleman. w.
c. Eustis, Mr.. and Mrs. Westmoreland
Davis, Mrs Henderson, Of Clarke CouH-
ty, Miss Tracey, Of ST. Louis; Misses
Swart and Miskell followed the hounds.
The Loudoun hounds viii be out on
Wednesday al Oak Hin.
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Insurance swind1e Charged.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 5.-In the arrest
of o. Augustus Wright, colored. for
fraudulent use OF the mails Post-ofEce
Inspector Hal B. Mosby is believed to
have suppressed a systematic scheme to
rob the colored people of Virginia Many
thousands OF dollars are said to have
been obtained. The warrant for the ar
rest was sworn out in Roanoke, the ar
rest being made in this city. whittier
the man had come 10 establish a branch
of what was alleged to be an insurance
company and savings bank Wright was
delivered 10 the Roanoke authorities by
Deputy United States Marshal Murphy.
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Special 10 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 5.-A financial
statement OF the jamestown Exposition
was obtained to-day. The liabilities OF
the exposition are more than fve times
greater than the assets.
1t is anticipated that within twenty
four hours after the exposition closes
on the night Of November 80. a receiver
viii be appointed TO wind up financial
affairs With assets involved by judg-
ments' attachment suits. first and sec
ond mortgage bonds, original purchase
price. deficit mortgage, the government
loan unpaid. salaries. and many lesser
creditors Who have no standing. It is the
opinion Of many that there can be no
other solution OF the problem. The
financial statement follows:
Liabilities. 1855. 600: assets. $4,000;
excess Of liabilities over assets. g 2S5-
600.
Receivership Inevitable.
Up TO within the past few DAYS COM
menclng with the lime that James NJ
Barr became director general. the re-
ceipts have been sufficient 10 take care
OF the larger part Of the daily expendi-
lures. but no provision OF any kind has
been made 10 care for the exposition
property beyond the moment Of closing.
receivership being Inevitable. In ref
erence 10 the first mortgage bonds. there
Is still prior mortgage, attaching ac-
count OF balance due on purchase price
Of exposition site Of $4,000 but the first
mortgage bondholders have funds sufFi-
cient TO cancel this 10 gain title
The real estate situation is compli-
Gated by the fact that the exposition
management has given options on the
best part Of the property TO state com
missions and many exhibitors
Lobby Coming Here.
II is planned by the exposition man
agement 10 send a strong lobby TO Wash
ington when Congress meets for the Dur
pose Of inducing the government not only
10 shoulder the Joss Of its loan TO the
exposition. but also 10 pay up all OF its
deficits. The argument 10 be advanced be-
Ing that the failure OF the government 10
complete its pier in time was responsible
FOR the troubles of the exposition. One
Of the last days OF the exposition IS TO
be celebrated as Tucker-Martin Day. the
proposition having been made by Director
General Martin. and on that occasion il
is proposed 20 have told by President
Harry ST. George Tucker the financial
status OF the exposition and the reason
why the government should stand the
losses.
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MEETING IS CONTINUED.
No Quorum Present at West Virginia
Federation of Labor Hearing.
S-,o-;o1 q, tn, .N1r,,b;r.+,..


Charleston. W. Va. Nov 5-At the
call Of President John Nugent. of the
State Federation Of Labor. a meet
ing of the federation was scheduled to be
held here this afternoon. but as no
quorum was present. II was continued till
next Thursday, at which time il is be-
heved a sufficient number Of members
viii be present to transact a number of
matters of interest generally. President
NuSent is charged with several infrac-
tions, and an effort is being made 70
cause his official dismissal, but he con-
tinues TO hold the balance OF power
1t is talked outside of official circles
that the early demise of the federation in
this State is imminent because of the
trouble which has grown out OF the fight
between President John Mitchell. of the
United Mine Workers of America. and
Mr. Nugent. II is said by the knowing
ones. that the controversy grew out Of
the fact that Nugent favored Thomas l..
Lewis for president instead Of Mitchell.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
JEFFRIES VS.. JOHNSON.
CoIOred MnR Is willing To Make
Match. Winner to Take All.

Match. Winner to Take All.
san FraI.cisco. Nov. 5.-The victory OF
Jack johnson over Jim Flynn in eleven
rounds at CoIma on Saturday has aroused
the fight promoters Of the Coast. who
realize that now is the time to match
Johnson with Burns or Jeffries. Jim Cot
froth is going TO Los Angeles to-day or
tomorrow 70 see II he can set jim JEFF
fries 10 change his mind and sign 10
fight Johnson. One OF his closest friends
says he viii offer a purse OF $4,000 for
the bout. but that he viii be ready 20
accede TO any demand Jeffries makes.
Johnson. it is said, IN order TO get the
match. IS willing TO fight on a winner
take-all basis.
So well satisfied is Coffroth that he Will
be able 10 get Jeffries 10 re-enter the
ring. that he is already planning what he
will do 10 make the holding OF the bat
tie a success. II Jeffries agrees 10 fight
Johnson. Cofroth's Sighting arena at
Colma viii be rebuilt 50 as 70 provide
seats for twice as many people as il
holds now. The Colma arena is but twen-
y minutes ride from this city. Racing
Will DC III lAll bldol al JdhldIQ dL0 Los
Angeles az the time the fight will be
held. and the contest will draw thou
sands Of the race track people. as well as
the usual crowd that this city supplies 10
all big fights. In addition. fight OF this
importance will draw hundreds from far
away places that would not turn out for
any contest of less importance
Johnson made a great showing in his
fight with Flynn. a showing that boosted
his stock a lot. and that proved 70 Coast
experts that ne is really in line for a
chance at the top honors Of the heavy
weight division. Johnson knocked Flynn
out in the eleventh round, and did the
job in thoroughly workmanllke man
ner. That he could have put the Pueblo
fighter out sooner is sure. but there was
no occasion for hurry. as he had forty
five ROUNDS in which 10 do the trick
Tommy Burns could have had a match
with Johnson for the asking. but he
sailed away to England to take on Gun
ner MOir. a much easier proposition. In
case Jeffries refuses 10 fight johnson
which many think he will. because Of the
latter's color, Burns viii eventually he
forced into a contest or else be made 70
retire like Jeffries has. 10 avoid fighting
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
NEARLY LOST HIS VOTE.
Mr.. Gather, However, ShreWdly
Passed Up Defective Ballot.


Passed I'D Defective Ballot
Baltimore, Nd. Nov. George r. Cal
ther. Republican nominee for Governor.
had narrow escape from losing his vote
under the present election law this morn
ing
There was A spot on the ballot opposite
the name Of Thomas Parran. Republican
nominee for Clerk Of the Court Of Ap-
peals. which was sufficient 10 establish an
Identification mark, and would have
caused Mr.. Gathers vote 10 be ttHOwn
out However. he noticed the defect IN
the ballot and secured another, which he
marked with considerable difficulty. due
10 its large size and the smallness Of the
voting booth.
one OF Mr.. Gathers sons. Mr.. George
R Gather. jr-, who voted almost stimuli
taneOusly with his father. also had trOu-
bic in marking his ballot. and also found
Il necessary 10 secure a second one. be
having punctured the paper while mark
ing IT,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF,

Annapolis. Nov 5.-The torpedo boats
Stringham. Shuhrick. Thornton. DE Long and
Stockton. comprising the third torpedo hotilla
under Lieut.. Commander W. G.. Mitchell have
aTiTed here and established headquarters for the
annual drills in Chesapeake Bay.
Oakland. Nov 5--The office and store
building erected recently by the Mountain Lake
Park Association at Mountain Lake Park. costing
about 1900. was destroyed by fire last night The
building was occupied by the Park Grocery Com
pany and the Postofice
Annapolis. Nov. 5.--Capt. E +. West.
Of the Marine Corps formerly assigned 20 duty
with the Judge Advocate Generals Department in
Washington. reported to-day az the Naval Academy
for special duty. Capt. Vests assignment here
will be permanent one. and his duties will be
such as the superintendent Of the Naval Academy
may designate. principally in connection with diff
terent boards ard courts-martial.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
U. S. PRoSECUTES RAILROADS.
Companies Charged with
Violating Coupling Act.

Helena. Mont. Nov. 5.-In behalf Of the
United States government. District At
torney Carl Rasch to-day filed suit in
the Federal court against the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern Railway
companies. alleging violation OF what
is known as the safety appliance act
These suits. it IS said, are the first OF
the kind filed in the Northwest
Twelve alleged violations are cited
against the Great Northern. while in the
Northern Pacific suit eighteen specific
charges for alleged violations are emu
merated-
The chief contention OF the government
is that faulty coupling apparatus has
been used. compelling men 10 go between
the cars. whereas the operation should be
AUTOMATIC.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
AlIeeed Un1nwfu1 Rehates.

Richmond, Va. Nov. 5.-An agent of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has been in the city for several days, on
business connected with that depart
ment. 1t is reported that he has been
investigating charges that unlawful re-
bates have been allowed Richmond con-
Germs. The giving OF rebates is said to
have been going on for some time.
Prosecutions will probably follow.
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DEMOCRATS ALL ELECTED.
Independent Nominees Not I'm Race
In DanyiIIe Election.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Danville, Va, Nov. 5.-Reports from
every ward in the city, and thirty-three
of the forty-eight precincts in the county,
show the election of the entire Demo-
cratic ticket for members Of the State
senate and house of delegates by large
majcrities w. a. Garrett, senator from
Pittsylvania and Henry counties and Dan
vile. has won over J. B. Mccormick. in
dependent. by 500. G. r. Rison was re-
elected over w. T. Wilson for the senate
by l.000
All of the present county officers who
were running on the Democratic ticket
won over the independent nominees by
large ma jOrities.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
GIRL DIES OF WOUNDS.
Victim of Jealous Lover Expires at
Norfolk Hospital.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. Nov. 5.-ShOt by her
iance in a fit OF jealous rage, Miss
Lula Johnson died in St. Vincents
Hospital at an early hour this morn
ing.
Joseph B. Deans. her assailant. who
committed suicide Immediately after
shooting the girl 10 whom he had been
engaged TO be married, will be buried
here a 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
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A. Bruce Hunt Chosen.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va, Nov, 5.-A. Bruce Hunt.
Democrat. was elected TO the lower house
of the State legislature over NJ. NJ Cald-
well, Republican, by a majority of 75O
John NJ. Hart. Democrat, for the State
senate from this district, made up of
Roanoke city and county and Radford
city and Montgomery County had no op-
position The election was quiet
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
OPENING IS DELAYED.
New BaItIuiore Road May BE Run
ming December 10.

DtNthDtT lDs
Baltimore, Md. Nov. while Decem-
Der has been named as the date for
opening the new Washington. Baltimore
and Annapolis Electric Railway. II was
said to-day that it Will be impossible to
complete the line by that time. and that
the opening will probably BE- about De
cember 10. The delay is attributed to the
failure of the contracting firm of Arnold
& Wells about three weeks ago. The FL
deity Construction Company, which is
building the main stretch of road. will
complete the work started by Arnold *
Wells
At the time the date was set for open
ing the road the failure had not oc-
CURED, and even after the firm got into
court II was thought that the programme
could be carried out.
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KiIIed DIV FaIIIng from Cnr..
cial to The Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n. c.. Nov. 5.-E. a. Farrell,
Of DaRville. Va, was killed by falling from
the cars last night on the Western Rail
way while attempting TO pass between the
cars. He was with party of Oklahoma
tourists, among whom was a daughter.
He was not missed until the train had
gone 50 miles. Deceased was a real es-
tate dealer of Danville, and was seventy
three years old.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Violation of Saloon Law Charged.

Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Nov. 5.-Col. John Muir
ply, proprietor OF Murphy's Hotel. was
in police court this morning. charged
with operating his saloon in connection
with the hostelry last night, when, be-
cause of the general election to-day. the
State law requires that all saloons close
at sundown on the day prior to the cleo
ton. not TO open again until lsunup on
the day following the election. The hear
ing Of the case was continued.
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investigating state institutions.

SneclaI % The washington Herald.
Charleston. W Va. Nov "a
committee from the legislature ap-
pointed TO investigate conditions Of the
State institutions, after a meeting to-day
In the Office Of the clerk Of the Senate
decided 10 go 10 Huntington. where an
investigation Of the books and general
conditions Of the home of incurables will
be made. The work will require several
days. and the State penitentiary will
probably be the next institution visited.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
An Interertinr Rcnort.

Interesting facts relative to the indus
trial growth of the South are set forth
in recent report compiled by the land
and industrial department of the South
ern Railway in this city. The ground COW
cred in the report is the country ada
cent to the lines OF the Southern Rail-
way and the Mobile and Ohio Railway.
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Apathy at Lynchburg.
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SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Nov. Unprecedented
apathy prevailed in the election here to-
day, and only 332 votes were cast. Don p.
Halsey, for the senate. receiving SS. and
7. d. Jennings. for the house Of delegates.
SS2. There was no opposition TO the Dem
ocratic ticket,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Loclziaw Follows Vaccination.

Stamford. Conn. Nov. samuel Geno-
vese. five-year-OIG. sCA OF ROcO GenO-
vese. died in the StamfOr,. hospital to-day
from lockjaw. which resulted from the
vaccination OF his arm three weeks ago.
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Richmond Man Drops Dead.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk Va, Nov. 5.-W. ID. Barlow,
tifty-hve years old. whose home is in
Richmond, dropped dead in an office here
tonight. he was an expert accountant
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
HOLD Big MAJORITY
Little Change in Complexion
Of Virginia Legislature.
CLOSE VOTE IN FEW DISTRICTS
Luce, Republican, Appears to BE
Elected in GoOchIand and Flu
vanna-SenatOrial Race II In Doubt
in BOtetOurt, Craig, and Bath COun-
ties. with Democrat Leading.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Nov. 5.-Returns from
over the State of Virginia at midnight
seem to show that the overwhelming
Democratic majority in the legislature is
maintained, or, if reduced, by only one or
two members on joint ballot. The vote
was unprecedentedly light everywhere.
In Richmond the party ticket got vote
of about 200, while the Republican can
didates managed 10 get about 300 each.
Leaving aside the great majorities in
the senatorial and house districts that
are safely Democratic. the situation In
other sections is about as follows:
Republicans carry Smyth, Democrats
carry Bristol. Republicans Montgomery,
Republicans Wythe. Democrats Pittsylva-
MIA over an Independent ticket.
stafford and King William.
In Stafford and King William. Mon
cure. Democrat. seems to be elected by
narrow margin. In Henry County, Gar
rett. for the senate, wins by about 20
votes, while Richardson. independent. for
the house. leads Barker. Democrat. In
Patrick. Wood, Democrat is apparently
elected TO the house. In the senatorial
district eI.- bracing Patrick. Parsons. Re-
publican. is slightly ahead
4 free-for-all fight IN Halifax among
Democrats resulted in the election OF Ed
mundson over Kerns for the senate and
Stebbins for the house.
The senatorial district composed OF
Frederick and Shenandoah has elected
Ward. Democrat. for the senate over
Walker. Republican. Richard f. Byrd OF
Winchester, who viii be the next speaker
OF the house was elected I'm Frederick
county over Holt. Independent. by proba
bly, eco majority.
surprise In GOOchIand.
A surprise is discernible in the returns
from Goochland and Fluvanna. where
Luce. Republican, apears 20 have been
elected. Moses 3. Green is returned to
the house from Fauquier over Kelly. IN
dependent. by about $50 majority In
Newport News, Garrett. Tor the house.
defeated Leeke, Republican.
The senatorial district composed of
Wise and Lee counties returned Noel
Rep). Sutherland Dem) will represent
Wise in the house. The result between
the Democratic and Republican candi-
dates in Botetourt is IN DOUBT
The senatorial race in the district en-
bracing Allegheny. Craig. and Bath coun-
ties is in great doubt, but King Dem.l
apparently has a slight advantage.
Spessard (DemD, for the house, from
Allegheny and Craig, has a safe majority
over Farrier tRep).
In the Eighth Congressional district
Carlin CDem) has an estimated ma
jority Of $500 He will succeed the late
John r. RiNey
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
DEBTS ARE HEAVY
Fairs Liabilities Five toOne
Over Assets.
STATEMENT IS GIVEN OUT

Receipts Sufficient 10 Cover Present
Daily Expenditures, but Receiver
ship IL Inevitable at Close of Ex-
poEitiOn-PIRn TO Put Blame of
Financial Troubles Up to Congress.
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