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The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
.HARYLANDERS' HOME WEEK
Movement in Baltimore to Entertain
|, States Roaming Sons.
Representative Men Engineering 1t
and Governor Is President-TO
BE Held Next October.

BALTIMORE, July 25.-MaryIand's "Old
Home Week is TO be a reality.
Following the organization Of the Mary
land Homecoming Association yesterday,
" Dwight Burroughs. the secretary, to-
day occupied the temporary headquaT-
tiers. COZ Fidelity Building and began
notifying the gentlemen appointed on
the various committees and arranging
other details.
The celebration Is TO be held October
Il 10 10 next. Gov. warfeld is president
of the association. State Senator ].
Charles LInthieum chairman Of the gen
eral committee, and former Congressman
Frank c. Waehter vice chairman.
Resolutions were adopted pledging the
support Of the representative citizens
present 10 the movement and calling for
the active support Of the people and press
Of the city and State. The organization
committee includes prominent men In the
various fields Of commercial and profess
sional activity, including Mayor Mahool.
MI Linthicum. Mr.. WachteT. and newsDd.
per men representing the local papers.
Ringing speeches were made at the
meeting. While sentiment is TO be the
main consideration. the movement will
be conducted on business principles, and
is expected TO prove Of benefit TO the
State by opening the eyes of nOmadic
MaTyIanders TO the advantages Of lOcat-
ing again within its boundaries.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Hal CHASE'S WIFE IN TOLLS.
with Mrs. Mike Martin and
Accused of Infantfeide.

Paterson n. J., July 26.-Mrs. Mike
Martin of the trainer Of the New
York Americans. and Mrs Hal Chase
wife Of the first baseman of the New
York Americans, were arrested in Suf-
fern last night and charged with infantf-
eide and completely, respectively.
IL is charged that the two women tried
to crcmate the body Of the infant in a
bonfire built in the rear Of the Martin
home When The women allowed the fire
to die out. a stray dog wandered into the
Martin yard, shifted among the embers
of the fire. and dragged the remains to
the grass plot
The dog was chased away, so three wit
nesses said last night by Mrs. Martin
and Mrs Chase, and the body was taken
into the house Mrs Martin reappeared
shortly afterward with a pasteboard box.
and when she came back the box had
disappeared
The box was found and opened by the
coroner It WAS found TO contain the
remains Of a baby girl. Mrs. Martin and
Ms. Chase were arrested. Both were re-
leased on ball.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.
Condensed Special Dispatches from
the Old Line State.

Havre de Grace. July 26.-Charles T.
Wilson has wen the contested mayoralty election
here the county court having decided in his favor
after nearly three months Of excitement over the
contest
Baltimore, July 26.-James II. Van
night for Yale University, where ne win deliver a
course Of Lectures before the summer school on
school Administrator
Baltimore. JUS 26.-Scott Working. a
fireman On the steamer Encch Pratt Of the Balti-
more Chesapeake and Atlantic Line, fell overheard
and was drowned yesterday IN the harbor. The
body was recovered Working was tWenty-eight years
old and lived at Hampton Va
Baltimore, July 26.-Harold Randolph,
director Of the Peabody Conservatory Of Music, and
one If the most widely known musicians In the
at Northeast Harbor Ne, where he is, spending
the summer with Mrs. Randolph.
Annapolis. July 26.-Irving Mex. Read.
the Alaskan who passed mental examination for
the Naval ACADEMY has decided not to take the
physical examination. owing 10 the distance he
would have to travel His alternate failed so that
Alaska will not have MILDLY in the new class.
Frederick. Nd, July 26-It Is expected
that Dr. Charles II. Conley Of Buckeystown. SON
in-law Of the late Gen L. Y Baughman will be
elected chairman Ct the new county committee.
The present chairman. J. Polk Biser. has given no
tice Of his intention to vacate the chsirmanship
Annapolis. July 2S.-Emory F. Clement,
of Cauandaigua y. Y. Of the third section, class
Of 1897 Naval Academy whose diploma was held
up because Of deficiency In conduct, win receive
his 'sheeTskin" August from Capt, Badger The
Navy Department ordered the diploma withheld two
months.
Frederick, July 2s.-samuel n. De
Grange nine Years old, son Of Postmaster Garrett
s. De Grange. fell from a hammock about a wetl
ego and died yesterday as result Of his injuries
Death caused by paralysis of the spinal column
The hammock was not more than eighteen inches
from tho ground.
Cumberland, July 26.-August has been
set apart as Governors Day at Mountain Lake
Park and both Coz WarReid, Of MARYLAND. and
Gov. Dawson. Of West Virginia. VII be present
Bishop Luther n. Wilson. Of Baltimore, has t4en
unanimously reelected director Of the camp meeting
at Mountain Lake PARK next year.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.
Brief Items OF Interest from the Sis
ter States over the River.

Winchester, Va, July 8.-Richard T.
Beavers. eighty-three years old and tired q lie.
shot and killed himself al bis home near Biuemont,
last night He had been IL for some time
Petersburg. Va. July z5.-Charles 2.
Buckley. Of Washington. Is held here Tor trial on
charge Of murderous assault On J. T. Grunstead.
vho identified him the assailant. Buckley denies
the charge.
Huntington, ". Va. July 26.-The West
Virginia Annual Conference OF the Methodist Eris-
copal Church, 70 be hld at Huntington September
S is likely to be the largest IN point q ae1danos
Of any yet held.
Richmond. Va, July 26-The trial Of
James r. Gordon. president of the chamber Of con-
merce for violation of the inn crow" law. was be-
gun to-day. The arrest grew oct Of Mr.. GOrdou's
desire 10 smoke in a car.
Fredericksburg. Va, July 26.-Robert
Henderson COlO1sd. lost one leg. the other beng
broken N several paoes. and suffered internal iniu-
rles this evening By being whiTled around in belr
al the woodward Of r. c. Perry.
Staunton. Va. July 26-Mrs. Caroline
Riley. widow Of J. D. Riley. Of this city. dropped
dead yesterday in her yard death being due 20 heart
failure She siXty-fye years old and leaves b.O
daughters-MTS. J. Z. Powell and Miss Bessie Riley
Of this city.
Piedmont " Va. July 26-Chief En-
gineer Quick oi the Baltimore City wafer depalt-
ment upon invitation of the Piedmont authorities
has Investigated the trouble with the Piedmont
water system, and il Is expected that II vi
be Iemedied-
jamestown Exposition Grounds.
25.-The Maryland State Horticultural Sociei
hold its summer meeting at the jamestown ]
ton September p. Arrangements hare been
through the department of special events {,
this date known as the Maryland Society's d
staunton, Va, July 46-BeCaus
pressure from creditors the business Of Mrs
Campbell. vino has been conducting miIlinsr
hep for many yeaTs has been placed in the
Of 8 H. Blease. attorney. for liquidation. IT
judgment has been secured by Philadelphia
The rent IS large item.
Parkersburg, W Va, July 6-Wi
F. Kelley. an oil driler. made an unsuccesS
tempt az suicide yesterday at his boarding p
closing mp the room and t=ning on the
The odor Of gas was detected before II had
get IN its work. Kelley made a similar atter
his life at the Palace Hotel a few months az
Danville. Va, July 26-George W.
ker who has been employed for number d
by the Wemple Tobacco Company. dropped q
the street as he going to his work yes
Death was due 20 heart trouble. He was
thirty years Of age AID leaves a mother. Ms
beth Barker, and brother, John Baker, Of
mend
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
SHAKE-UP AT NAVAL ACADEMY
Capt. Badgers Visit to Washington
Results in Changes.
Commander Clark Heads English
and Law Depa artment-CiviIians
Give Way TO Officers.

Annapolis. Nd, July 2s.-Capt Charles
J. Badger. the new superintendent % the
Naval Academy. IS prepared TO make sew
eral changes in the complement Of the
Academic board OF the institution for the
next term.
In selecting the officers TO preside over
some of the departments. the Navy De-
partment is following the recommenda-
tions made by the Wainwright board,
that sea-g0ing officers be assigned in
place Of civilian instructors This is
notably the case IN the designation Of
Commander George Ramsey Clark, az
head Of the department OF English and
law. TO succeed Prof. +. X. Rawson. who
will later be transferred TO the retired
list.
The chief vacancy yet to be filed how
ever, is that Of head Of the department OF
mathematics. for ten years filed by Prof.
William Woodbury. Hendrickson. retired,
who was formally relieved from duty !n
June last
In addition 10 the selection OF Com
mander Clark for English and law, Capt.
Badger also arranged for the transfer of
Lieut.. c. r. Britain, to be CHER Of the
department Of seamanship. IN place OF
Commander Albert W. Grant. recently de
tached and ordered to the Naval War Col
lege, at Newport; Lieut.. Commander
Henry F. Bryan, 20 become head OF the
modern language department. in place
OF Commander Harry p. Huse, formerly
a professor. now commanding the monitor
Nevada, OF the midshipmen's summer
cruising squadron. who will be sent to
sea, and Commander John A Hooger-
werff, TO the department of ordnance and
gunnery, in place of Capt. Thomas B.
Howard, now commanding the summer
cruising squadron, who will also 90 to
sea
Commander Frank ". Bartlett has al
ready succeeded 10 the department Of
marine engineering and naval construc-
tiOn in place Of Commander John K
Barton. detached and ordered TO the
League Island Navy Yard. Philadelphia.
with the department OF steam engineer
ing.
In addition to the above changes, the
Navy Department. upon the recommended
ton Of the board of visitors. which made
the annual inspection of the Naval Acad-
emy in June last. and also the VAIN
wright board. has added a new depart
ment, 10 be known as the department Of
electrical engineering. and Lieut.. Com
mander w II. G. BullaTd has been desig-
mated to preside over II.
With new superintendent and COM
mandant. and the above changes. the next
scholastic year of the Academy will begin
with an almost entirely new roster of
presiding officials. something that has not
been known for years.
Capt Badger to-day administered the
oath TO F. ]. Shields of Scranton, Pa,
the first MILDLY to be sworn in by the
new superintendent
Michael Shannon, a watchman, has
been appointed second captain of the
Academy watchman force.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
PREMIUM ON LOYALTY.
Infant 10 Inherit S25O,O00 If He Is
Reared as American.

Cleveland. Ohio, July 26.-Frederick Al
bert Spencer. two years old. will receive
more than S250,0Oo when he is twenty-one
years old, provided he is reared as typ
ical American boy should be, and further
provided he becomes n loyal American
citizen and remains one.
The child is grandnephew of p. n.
Spencer, late president Of the Cleveland
National Bank, who died Monday The
dead banker was one of the citys most
patriotic men. and the child was his IA
vorite. Spencer left $250.O0O in his will for
the baby; but If the child is not reared
in American ways and does not become a
loyal citizen, the sum bequeathed to him
will go TO the dead bankers relatives.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
ROGERS NOT SERIOUSLY Ill.
Standard OIL Man Only Taking &
short Rest I'm Fair Haven.

New York. July 26.-Henry H. Rogers,
vice president Of the Standard oil Com
pany, is at his home in Fair Haven,
Mass. but he Is not seriously i'll, as re-
ported last night
After a brief rest at Fair Haven. ac-
cording 10 an announcement made to-day,
he wiz return to New York and resume
bis duties as active head of the Stand
ards vast business.
Mr.. Rogers suffered from the heat
somewhat on Monday last said J. l. c.
Clarke, speakingsfor the company, "and
his physicians advised him to remain
iaway from the Office during the exces-
sively warm days
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Funeral of Miss Conway.

The funeral of Miss Margaret Catharine
Conway, who died yesterday at the resi-
dence Of her niece. Mrs. Lucy B. Smith,
sol Duke street was held this morning
from her residence Services were cen
Quoted by Rev Charles d. Bulla, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
assisted by Rev. z. v Register. presiding
elder Of Washington district. and Rev. J.
w Steele. of Baltimore. The body was
taken to Stafford County. Va, where the
interment took place.
The following served as pallbearers:
Robinson Moncure, Cassius NJ. Chichester.
James NJ. Brannln Lucian Z Smith.
grand-nephews OF the deceased, and
Joseph Reynolds and Wesley b. Shelton.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
(Bell Telephone g.

0ZJ Ming street.
Alexandria. Va, July 26.-This evening
the police department received a tele-
phonic communication from Herbert Grif-
nth, yardmaster of the Southern Railway
Company, to the effect that certain cars
in the yards of the railway company, in
the southwestern section of the city, had
been robbed. Early this evening Police
men Bell. Garvey, and Young rounded up
William Benzette, Elmer Lewis, and Tim
othy Madden, who are detained on sus-
piciOn of knowing something concerning
the robbery 1t is expected that other
suspects will be arrested before morning
The police have not located any Of the
stolen goods.
For the past year or more the railroad
authorities in this city have been time
and again troubled with petit robberies
from cars standing In the company 5
yards in and around this city, and IL has
been almost a matter OF impossibility to
apprehend the thieves.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Decide Alien VIII Cnse.

After celebrating two hours, a jury in
the corporation court this afternoon,
favoring the plaintiff in the case OF Es-
tella Lee against Margaret Clarke and
others. The object OF the suit was 20 as
certain whether a paper purporting 70 be
the last viii and testament of Harrison
Allen was the true last VIII. The case has
been in progress in the court since yes
terday morning
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
UPHOLDS "JIM CROW" LAW.
Federal Judge Prescribes Rules for
Its Enforcement I'm Virginia.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, July 25.-Judge Wad-
dill, Of the United States District Court,
has issued instructions to William North
rop and Henry T. Wickhan, receivers for
the Virginia Passenger and Power Com
pany, promulgating new rules and regu-
lations regarding the separation OF the
races on the street cars.
No smoking is to be allowed hereafter
except on the platforms, this requirement
applying to summer cars as well as
closed cars, smokers having been allowed
the two rear seats Of the open cars here
tofore. the third seat being reserved for
cOlOTed people.
The separation OF the races will con-
tInue, but all passengers must be given
full warning By the conductors before
an arrest is made for failure to comply
with the requirements.
The new rules are TO become effective
August !.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
DIR. Orlando 5. ReyneIds Di..

Special % Tie Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. July 26.-Dr. Orlando
S. Reynolds, twenty-eight, died to-day of
typhoid fever at the home of his father.
Judge Francis NJ, Reynolds, Keyser. W.
Va. He practiced at the Episcopal Hospi-
tai, Philadelphia, and in Mcdowell Coun-
ty, w. Va. About a year ago he returned
to Keyser
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
MUTUAL ASKS RECEIVERS.
Investment Company Driven Out of
Business by Postal Ruling.

SPECIAL % The washington Herald
Richmond. Va, July 26.-Judge Daniel
Grinnan. sitting in the Chancery Court.
this morning named H. A. McCurdy and
Z. Leslie Spense as receivers for the Mu-
tual Investment Company, requiring them
to give bond in the sUm of $4,000
The application for the receivership was
made by the officers Of the company, who
declare no other course was left to them,
in view Of the action of the postal au-
thorities
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
THIEVES ENTER POST-OFFI


SlSCtaA 10 Inc washington hetdtu-
Winchester, Va, July 26.-The stOr,
post-office at Kernstown, near Win
ter, was burglarized last night and
Of merchandise and some valuable pI
ty Of Asa Crissman stolen.
The thieves refrained from tamg
with mail matter and stamps. Ent
was gained by prying open a rear vii
There is no clew TO the identity
robbers.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
LAKE STRIKE NEAR CRISIS,
steel Trust Mines VIII Resume
Work, NOnunion, Monday.

st. Paul, July 26.-The strike situa-
ton at the head of the Lakes is de-
velOr ing rapidly.
Adyices to-day say that three large
steel trust mines at Eveleth. the FayaI
Adams, and Spruce, win start work
Monday. As Eveleth is the hotbed of
strikers and socialists. this will test
the temper Of the men and determine
whether men can work without i'll
treatment by strikers.
The dock strike seems to be an
preaching settlement. The companies
have decided to treat with the men
through their committee.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Dragged by Runaway Horse

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, July 26.-M II. Oma-
hondro was badly injured in a runaway
accident this morning. being thrown un-
der his buggy and dragged by the gallop-
ing horse for considerable distance.
Miss Julia Omohondro, who was in the
vehicle with her father was not injured.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
nenth of G. h Pnrk.

oItclaI 70 Ine washington HeFaIu-
Lynchburg, Va, July 26.-G. b. Park,
aged forty-five, a well-known farmer and
railway contractor, of Bedford County,
died at hospital here to-day as the re-
suit of an operation. He Is survived by
his wife and three children. He was
well connected throughout the State. His
remains viii be taken to Bedford County
tomorrow for burial.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
REGISTRATIONS IN RICHMOND.
Thermometer Registers 95 Degrees
I'm Early Afternoon.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, July 26.-Richmond
sweltered again to-day, the thermometer
registering 50 degrees at o'clock There
were several prostrations
John Ebenheck, an emplOye of a Main
street store, collapsed early in the day
At noon r. f. Stahl, OF Boston, who came
to Richmond TO attend the funeral OF his
sister Mrs. B0shen. who died several
days ago 1T Norfolk, was overcome as he
sat in a store on East Broad street He
was taken TO the Jefferson Hotel, where
he is now under treatment. He had in
tended returning home this evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
ATCHIS0N GETS TWO YEARS.
His Wife Immediately Sues for Di-
vOrce from COnvict-tO-be.

oIcclaI 70 TIC Wilmington HtTaIu.
Richmond. Va, July 36.-R. Gordon
Atchison to-day pleaded guilty to the
charge Of having forged lunch checks
while IN the employ Of the American
Locomotive Works, and was immedi-
ately sentenced to serve two years at
hard labor in the State penitentiary.
Judge r. Carter Scott passed sentence.
True to her promise, Atchison's wife,
formerly Mrs. Nellie Miller. through
her father, w. c. Greenstreet, at once
took steps TO secure a divorce,
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
TWO WOMEN BECOME INSANE
WenItbIest Woman fn StnuntOn One
of Those Sent 10 Asylum.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
staunton, Va, July 26-Miss Marie
Bruce, one of the wealthiest women in
Staunton. and the owner OF much valu-
able real estate. has been committed 70
the Western State Hospital Of this city.
Miss Bruce, IL is stated. has been men
tally unbalanced for a number Of years.
and has shown a tendency TO do violence
on several occasions.
Miss Rebecca Shreckhise. daughter Of
Rev. J ~ Shreckhise. OF ROCkbridge
County, became violently insane yester-
day on the street, and a commission or
dered her placed in the insane asylum for
treatment
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
WILL DISCUSS PINE BEACH.
Resort May BE Placed Under Control
of POwhatnn Guard.

OF P0WhutBn 0unfG.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, July ga confer
ence has been arranged for tomorrow
at noon between Gov. Swanson, Judge
William n. Portlock, of the Norfolk
Circuit Court, and ]. NJ Barr. director
general of the jamestown Exposition,
with a view to taking Pine Beach.
where there was recently a riot be-
tween the eonstabulary and State SOL
diers. out Of the hands OF the county
authorities and placing 1t solely under
the direction of Capt Henry W. Car
penter, OF the United States Marine
Corps, eommandant of the Powhatan
Guard, the constabulary of the expo
sition.
Tie Iawlessness at Pine Beach has
made 1t a county, State. and now a
national issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Druggists, Case. Continued.

At the instance Of Commonwealth At
torney Samuel G. Brent, the cases Of
Claude NJ Lennon. Henry CaIlen. and J.
A. Dienelt. local druggists. who were
charged in the Posce Court this morn
ing with violating the State pharmacy
laws, were continued until Tuesday
next. 1t is expected that 7. A. Miller,
State secretary Of the board Of pharmacy,
at whose instance it is stated, the war
rantes were issued. viii be present. It is
stated in the warrants that the alleged
0fenses occurred or or about July % last
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27

bows. The din was terrific. She, too,
was compelled to turn and retreat in the
face OF the whitening fire. played upon
her from both sides of the river.
There were general congratulations to-
day on the showing made by all concern
ed in last nights drill and the early
morning attack to-day.
The guards and sentries have been
given strict orders 20 let no one through
the lines. and no one can work a hun
dTed yards from headquarters without
being brought up with the sudden COM
mand. Halt" Quite a little amusement
was caused last night when Lieut.. Smith,
the officer of the day, was halted at the
old fort and detained for fully fifteen
minutes because he did not have the
cOuntersign.
officers and men on both sides OF the
river were given complete rest after
the nights duties, both military and So
cial, All drills were called of There
was a ball game after the noon-hour
mess between Companies ] and NJ OF the
militia
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27

II you are In need of anything, put a
want ad. IN The Herald. and see how
quick you get results.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
WAR ENDS IN GLORY
HOStilitieS on Potomac River
Brought TO q Close.
FORTS REPULSE LAST ATTACK

Searchlights Locate Enemy'S Fleet
and Land batteries Shoot Boats Full
claimed by Firing Of Leftover
Powder and Vari-cOIOred Bombs.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
Medal for Mrs. Bond

While waiting. a leather medal was en-
graved by Col O'Brien and Chaplain
Dudley. under the supervision Of Mai
Schafer and several others. for presenta-
ton to Mrs, Annie B. Bond. sister Of
Capt, Doores. fer conspicuous gallantry
and bravery In saving one Of the war
ships on Wednesday. A party was out
for observation and got in the thick Of
the fight when Mrs Bond gave a warn
ing cry. moment later a lamp on the
boat exploded It set fire TO some can
vas and Mrs. Bond was the first to dis
coVer it, She was given the medal for
Hfe-saving also
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
AFTER CAR THIEVES
Alexandria Police Aroused
by RObberieS.
THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED

Allen VIII Case Is Decided by Jury
I'm Plaintiffs FaYOr-Miss Margaret
Three Druggists Accused of VioIat-
ing the State Pharmacy Law.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
w. Moses & Sons

The Moses Furniture and Floor
POlishes prove absolutely salts
factory. A special wax Preserva-
tive for weathered oak pieces.