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The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

Norfolk. oct S-Gov. Frazier and
party have arrived from Nova Scotia TO attend She
jamestown Exposition.
Winchester. Oct &.-Col George II.
Byrd Of New York formerly Of Virginia. TO-DAY
gave the Winchester Memorial Hospital $500
Norfolk. Oct D. Washington confer
ence q the C0ngre regstional Church Is in session
here to-day Many Washingtonians are in attend
ance.
Norfolk, Oct 23.-At d meeting of the
stockholders Of the Norfolk and Southern Railway
here S2j.O0oO00 first mortgage refunding bond
issue was authorized.
Wheeling. oct ri. Frank Adams
aged f0rty-two wears prominent in the business
social and political life Of Wheeling ended hi.
life with a bullet through the brain in the Elks
clubhouse here.
Norfolk. Oct 8.-W. B. Patterson. the
young seaman Of the United States navy. charged
with the murder Of AgripD Jones. has been given
two and half years in the pcnitentiary The
prisoner entered a plea Of guilty 70 msnslaughter
Staunton, Oct. BIN compliance with
a court decision handed down to-day the bar in
connection with the Eckleton Hotel here. win be
closed within thirty days. Augustus Norton. pro-
Trietor 4 the hotel has recently been convicted
Of selling liquors TO minors which is the cause Of
the revocation Of The bar license.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Baltimore. oct. 23.-JacOb Shuck. Of
Curtis Bay. Anne Arundel County is in jail here
charged with having caused the death Of his broth
eriu-law Charles F. Lilly. by hitting him on the
head with q brick.
Princess Anne. Oct. 23.-Isaac c. Gallo
way, member and one Of the managers Of the
Princes Anne Milling Company, was instantly killed
at thc c1muauy's mil iu Princes, Anne by falling
on q large cITcular saw.
Baltimore Oct 22-The Supreme Court
day struck from the roll Of attorneys at the Balt-
more bar the name Of Everett L. Mctlary who was
sentenced recently 90 year in lail for sending
obscene matter through the mails.
Annapolis. Oct 23-HoTace Bayner. a
negro Of the old school, said to be over 100 years
Old. was found dead at his home on Northwest
street this morning. Bayner was able % recall with
vividuess many incidents connected with the war
Of lsi2
Annapolis. Oct 23-A naval court-mar-
tisl has been ordered to at the Naval ACad-
emv tomorrow for the trial Of Coxswaiu William
Glgner attached % the monitor Florida. now in
reserve here Gligutr is charged with having over
stayed leave from his ship
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
CHAMP CLARK IN 1908.
4 Republican Woman Nominates the
MissOurinn for President.

Editor To. Washington Herald
An editorial under the caption An
other Southern-Man Movement" in your
issue Of Wednesday. voices a query ad-
dressed To the country at large and the
Democratic party I'm particular calling
for the name and address Of the Southern
man who could carry the solid North.
Well. his name is Champ Clark. and his
address IS Bowling Green. Mo. His
father was from the North and his
mother from the South, and ne himself
IS an American.
A Democrat who holds his party above
himself would make President who
holds his country 'dearer than his party.
There. now. have answered your ques-
ton and don't charge YOU a cent for il.
Give US something harder. This was so
easy. that l. a woman, and a Republican
woman az that, could answer If off-hand
with the other hand tied behind me. So
sure am ! that Champ Clark is the COM
ing man that l am emboldened here and
now to stake my claims 10 the right to
sign myself the original Clark woman.
HARRIET EARHART MONROE
aO4 A street southeast. Washington, d. G.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
TROOPS DRILL A FEATURE.
Judges Make Awards Ia Winchester
Fair Exhibitors.

Winchester. Va, oct. 23.-The second
day Of the thirty-eighth annual exhibition
of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural
Society. on the Winchester fair grounds.
was more attractive and successful than
FOR several years. The grounds were
crowded with people from all sections Of
the Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys
while Frederick county farmers We're
there ia large numbers.
The judges finished their awards in
most Of the departments. and the pre-
miums will be paid IN fult A feature of
the fair Is the drills and maneUveTs OF
Troop II. United States Cavalry from
grounds
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
RoYtlen-HrnMIeN.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Salisbury, y. c., oct. 23-The marriage
this evening Of Miss May Wheat Boyden
and DR.. r. Vance Brawley. OF this city.
was brilliant social event. The Epis-
copai church was packed, and hundreds
stood on the outside. An imposing list
of distinguished visitors. including AIr
and Mrs. F. H. Payne. of New York,
Mrs, Caleb Fox Miss Margaret Fox. Mrs
", q. Brokaw. and Miss Constance Lip
pincott. of Philadelphia. and Mr. and
Mrs G. l. Whitney, of Pittsburg, and
Congressman and Mrs. Shober, Of New
York. were among the guests present.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va, oct. 23.-Yesterday at
the home Of the brides mother, I'm River
mont. Miss Mary Henry Wright was
married to Mr.. George Dabney Cowger.
both of whom are residents of Lynchburg
Rev. J. A. Thomas, pastor Of Centenary
Methodist Church, officiated. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Cowger left for
visit 10 the jamestown Exposition and
other points OF interest. They will be
at home here after October p.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

Gen. oliver. Assistant Secretary OF
War. expressed the view yesterday that
the work Of fortiucation now being car
ried on az Subig Bay is 90 be only tenn
porary. lie says u is with the main OBJ
jeet Of anording protection for the dry
dock Dewey and 70 perfect a harbor for
the feet Tie explained that the work
could be more quickly accomplished at
Subig Bay than at Manila and at less
expense. Up to the present time only
half a million dollars has been appro-
prlated by Congress for forufcau0ns in
the Philippines. After Secretary TAFT
returns the whole subject Of permanent
fortifcation in the islands viii be taken
up at a joint session Of the general staff
Of the army and the general board Of
the navy win n view Of reaching a har-
monioUs conclusion as 20 the future gen
eral policy Of carrying on the work
Secretary Taft Will return to Manila
to-day. Orders were issued yesterday at
the Bureau Of Navigation placing the
United States steamship Rainbow. flag
ship Of the third squadron of the Pacific
fleet. az the disposal of the Secretary and
his party 90 convey him from Manila To
Dalny or Nladivostok, accordingly as he
may conclude. 90 embark on the trans
Siberian railway for St Petersburg. The
plans have been made Tor the Rainbow
10 leave Manila on November g. Rear
Admiral Hemphjll viii accompany the
Secretary on the trip.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

Special % The Washington Herald
Lyuchburg Va, oct 3.-NIiss May
Mckinney. daughter OF Mr.. Samuel II
Mckinney. OF Monroe, Amherst County
was married yesterday 70 Nj Frank W
Mckinney, OF Appomattox County. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A.
McMurray, pastor Of Floyd Street Pres
byterian Church, Of ;his city. Mr. Nc
Kinney is sheriff of the County OF Ap-
pomattoX, and he and his bride art
cousins
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Old Landmark DESTROYED by Fire,
pscisI to The Washington Herald

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Hyattsville, Oct. pa two-story frame
dwelling house, located at Mount Rainier
Prince George county. adjoining the home
Of Col. Wright Rives. United States
Army, retired, and owned by Jesse Huyck.
of Washington. was totally destroyed by
fire this afternoon. The premises We're
unOccupied, and it IS thought that the
house might have been set afre by a
spark from a passing train falling upon
the roof The house was built during the
civil war, was one Of the largest houses
in the community, and one of the land
marks Of the county.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Midshipmun Is DISCIPLINED.

Annapolis. Nd. Oct. 23.-for a TOO free
use Of intoxiCants. the Naval Academy
authorities have imposed a severe pen
atty on Francis Coggswell. first-class. He
has been assigned 100 demerits, deprived
of the usual liberties for three months.
and reduced to the ranks in the midshlp-
men brigade lie was admitted from
Portsmouth, \. H.. and held the rank of
petty officer.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Veterans In Grand Cnmn Meet.

Special % The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Oct. 2.-rhe Grand Camp
Confederate Veterans Of Virginia met
here to-day. As Is their custom. the sons
Of Veterans are meeting with the Grand
Camp. Hundreds Of veterans are In the
city Following an address Of welcome
and responses, Grand Commander Stew
art and others made their annual reports.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
NO CLEW IN HOTEL MURDER.
Norfolk Police Are Unable tn Tn
FaVeI Mystery.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, oct. 23-Although the en-
tire detective force OF the city is working
on the case, no known clew has been OBJ
tained in the mysterious murder OF Al
ston III. Berry. of Rome Ga, whose body
was found yesterday locked in "a room In
the Fairfax Hotel. Coroner Right and a
jury viewed the body to-day but AS yet
have arrived at no verdict
Chief of Police Boush Is inclined 10 be-
lieve that Berry was murdered by some
one with whom he may have been gam
bling, the murderer, on leaving the room,
locking the door and throwing the key
back into the room over the transom.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
SKIPS WITH FIRMS MONEY.
Contractor Takes Savings Entrusted
To Him by IabOreFs.

Special 90 The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. Oct 23.-EttoTe Ferratta.
"a well-known Italian railroad contractor.
senior member Of the firm Of E. Ferratta
& Co. has absconded with $4,000 of the
firms money, according 10 statements
made by his partner.
IL is claimed by many Italian laborers
that Ferratta has taken money they
gave him for safekeeping, Ferratta took
his wife and family with him. Detectives
have telegraphed his description broad
cast
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
PRESIDENT STEVENS DENIAL,
Calls Chesapeake and Ohio Dividend
story misrepresentation.

Srfcial % The Washington IiHad.
Richmond. Va. Oct. 23.-George W.
Stevens. president Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway declares that the state
ment sent out from this city last night.
to the effect that ne announced at the
annual meeting Yesterday, that the board
of directors would meet at an early day
and declare the annual dividend. which
would be more than the usual one OF /
per cent was a misrepresentation
lie says he cannot anticipate the action
of the board of directors.
The report, rs sent out last night, WAS
substantially the same as that used by
the newspapers here whose representa-
tiVeS Were Ia the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
nenies Mreck Responsibility.

Special % The Washington Herald
Salisbury. y. C.. Oct oh. c. Leon
ard, the fiagman, missing since the Rudd
wreck Of last week. is at home with his
mother here. The young fellow. who has
been charged with carelessness that re-
suited iu the death Of six and nineteen
injured. denies that he left the switch
open and SAYS that no effort has been
made 10 arrest him.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

Cumberland. Nd, Oct 23.-While ini-
tating Eliza in ''Uncle Toms Cabin" and
while attempting to escape across ice"
Lee Bragg. aged eleven years. son Of
James W. Bragg. residing near Clarks-
burg. W. Va. was shot by his brother
GUY. and it is not thought that he can
recover.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Married After Months Acqunintnnce

Winchester. Va, Oct. 23-Miss Nellie
VI. Partlow, daughter Of Mrs. James Part
low, Of Pana. H.. and Carroll c. Smith
Of Denver. Col, We're married here to-day
by Rev. George T. Tyler. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church south. Mr Smith. who
was on visit 10 his old home here. first
met Miss PaTtlow, who was a guest al
house party given in Mr.. Smiths honor
a month ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Hagerstown, Nd, Oct, 29.-Miss Flora
Savilla Cassman. daughter of John Gass-
man. and DR.. Daniel Alvey Watkins. a
young physician, both Of this city were
married tonight at the home OF the
bride by Rev. Dr. Conrad Clever. assist
ed by Rev J. S Simon
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
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The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Death of Confederate soldier

Special 10 Tie Washington Herald
Salisbury, n. c., Oct 23.-Upshaw FL
lott. an aged farmer Of Rowan county.
died yesterday afternoon at his home In
WoOdleaf, twelve miles from Salisbury.
He was the Oldest living Confederate sol
der in Rowan county, and leaves a
wife two daughters, and four sons
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
NAVY WEDDING TODAY.
Miss Terry to Become Bride of En-
sign Adkins at Annapolis.

NA@A HA y hhA NOGiNs
Annapolis, Nd. Oct pa wedding OF
Importance 10 Annapolis and the navy
Will take place here tomorrow. when
Miss Frances Terry, daughter OF Prof.
and Mrs. y. NJ Terry. will become the
bride Of Ensign Arthur Kennedy Adkins.
L. ). y. The officiating minister viii be
Chaplain II. II. Clark. Of the Academy.
and the wedding will be at the home of
Prof. and Mrs. Terry, Sampson Row,
United States Naval Academy.
Following the ceremony, Ensign Ad-
kins and his bride will leave for a honey
moon trip, which must be cut short on
account OF the groom being ordered TO
the Pacific with his ship. the United
States steamship Louisiana. Ensign Ad-
kins' home is in South Dakota, and he
was graduated from the academy with
the class OF 1905.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
BULLETIN.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION. :. 1885 G ST.

Our Gymnasium classes are now
In full swing,
We have seven different Indoor
rooms aud fourteen outdoor tennis
courts, devoted 20 exercise and play
for men.
Our magnificent system of baths
u not cqunlcd in Washington, and
is n valuable Hdiunct in our scheme
of physical trimming.
And It's all for your benefit, Mr.
City Man-tO help you keep strong
and we'll.
Visit us tonight,
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Mrs. Catherine EIhon mead.

Winchester. Va. Oct 23.-Mrs Catherine
Elbon. widow of John Elbon. one Of the
best known and most highly esteemed
women Of kernstown. this county. died
last night al her home in that village,
aged eighty years.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Tar Heel Authoress Meds-

Asheville. \. c.. Oct 23.-The marriage
of Mrs. Mabel Peiton, author of 'The
Tar Heel Baron" to James Ravenel
Smith, of Charleston. s. G., occurred to-
d9V
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Open co Land Attack.

But the army engineers, who have re-
Gently been Investigating the conditions
along the coast of the bay. have reached
the conclusion that 10 will require 10000
men 10 defend that point from a land at
tack. The result Of the surveys made
by the army engineers has convinced the
authorities IN the War Department that
the scheme of fortifying Subig Bay IS
impracticable. because OF the difficulty OF
maintaining the land drfenses. The mii-
itary strategists point out that wherever
coast fOrtiicati0us have been reduced in
recent years. Il has been as "a result of
land attack. The conflict OF opinion be-
tween the War Department and the Navy
Department, which was reflected IN the
discussions in Congress last session when
the appropriation Tor Subig Bay WAS un-
der consideration. has led Secretary TAFT
10 visit the scene OF the work, in order
that De may reach certain conclusions
20 be embodied In his annual report for
the guidance Of Congress iu the making
OF future appropriations
The Navy Department is stlil strong IN
its contention that because Of the spl-n-
did naval base afforded at SubIg Bay that
the work Of Improvement should go on.
Admiral Dewey, head of the general
board of the Navy. takes this view and
is warmly supported by Rear Admiral
Browuson. chief OF the Bureau of Nari-
CATION
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
Governor Very Popular,

Gov Warfeld is personally very p0pu-
lar with the great mass or Tie people
But his practical repudistion Of the plat
form upon which DE was elected. in so far
as IL related 10 the negro vote. estraug-d
from him the party leaders and. to q
threatening extent the more thoughtful
element OF the rank and fIe Of the party.
II be should be nominated on November
5. SO capable observers say. it viii rather
bee due 10 his attractive personality than
because the party desires to reward him
for party fealty or brilliant performance
of the gubernatorial duties Aside from
the disfrauchisemenr question. no serious
fault has been found with his administra-
tion but ar the same time no single act
or policy mas been pointed 10 that partic-
ularly distinguished it.
Congressman Talbot. who carries Bal
tim0re County. if not larger territory.
around iu his vest pocket. is a strong
candidate. He has never made any Pfc
trutious o. statrsmanship. and is not
noted as an advocate of extreme political
ethics bat De has been a valuable man
for the state during his long service ia
the lower house. and has done more for
Maryland in tie National Capital than
any OF his colleagues. He is practically
sure % carry Baltimore and Carroll coun-
ties Hartford iHs Is strong leaning to-
ward him. Frederick is not unlikely 20
enter his column. and be viii very prob
ably take "a big slice of th. vote in Balti-
more City. one usually weil-iuf0rmed
Democrat expresses confidence that Tai
EDtr vii. carry the entire CITY
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
TAFT At SUBIG BAY
Visit to Reconcile Army and
Navy Differences.
QUESTION OF FORTIFICATION
Army Officials Opposed to Making 10
Principal American Base Because
or NuInernbiIIty from Land side.
Navy Experts Take Opposite view.
Secretary starts Home November ..

The announcement from Manila yes
terday that Secretary Taft had gone 90
subig Bay to investigate the work Of
fortification going on there under the
direction of the Chief Of Artillery. with
the view Of reconcillng. II possible, the
long standing differences between the
War Department and Navy Department
as to the Feasibility. aroused the keenest
interest at both departments
The Navy Department was committed
10 the plan of fortifying Subig Bay as
the main defense OF the Philippine Is
lands very early in the work Of provid-
ing fer the Coast defenses in those
possessions. Some years ago naval
board decided that Subig Bay was more
desirable as a naval base and the main
point for fortihcations than Manila. As
"a result Of these recommendations. the
large floating dryd0ck Dewey, which was
constructed in this country and tOwed
70 the Philippines. Is located al OIon-
gapO. in Subig Bay All the work that
has been done thus far has been ia con
formity with the general policy of aban-
doning important defenses at Manila and
Cavite and concentrating the work upon
Surig Bay
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24
EXPECT SMITH TO WIN
Continued frcm Page One.

white men believe the present election
law. aside from it's relation 10 the negro,
90 be all that could be desired.
When Gov Warfeld was elected. four
years ago. il was upon the promise OF
his party platform TO disfranchise the
negro by constitutional means. The leg
islature, IN passing the Poe DISTINGUISHING
amendment to the State constitution. ful-
filled this promise In SO far AS il Was
able 70 do so. But upon the plea that
the measure. as il came 10 him, threat
ened the votes OF thousands OF foreign
born citizens, Gov. Warfield vetoed IT,,
thereby. in effect II not in intention,
repudiating the promise which the Demo
cratic party had made to the people and
upon which he had been elected.
Gov Warfield is an avOwed candidate
| Tor the United States Senate to succeed
/ the late Senator German. To fll tEe
vacancy caused by Mr.. Germans death,
/ tire governor appointed William Piukney
Whyte Maryiand's grand old man"
4 Should the Democrats be- successful at
/ the polls, Senator Whyte's appointment
will be- confirmed. and he viii serve out
I the remainder of Mr. Gormans term.
which expires on March 8, 1893 At the
same time "a candidate win be nominated
/ 10 succeed % the seat which will be
made vacant by Senator Whyte's retire
ment on March 2. 1853. or for what is
/ known In the campaign as the long
/ term.
/ The candidates for this latter honor are
! Gov Warield. whose home is in Howard
/ County; Congressman J. Fred g. Talbot.
/ of Baltimore County: eX-GOv. John Wal
4 ter Smith, OF Worcester County. and
/ Joshua w Miles, Of Charles County.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

United States Commissioner r. r. W.
Garnett to-day administered the oath to
Charles a. Blush. Charles Gill. William
Cation. and J. Milford as deputy United
States marshals for the county
The Episcopal High School football
team viii play a game next Saturday
with the Jacob Tome Institute eleven on
the grounds OF the latter
The Washington herald., 1907-10-24

An order was entered in the Corpora
ton Court to-day appointing John J. Nu-
gent administrator Of the estate Of Ellen
=. Nugent.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11

reinsurance in DR. Taylor's general
record The new mayor was born
in Springfield ILL.,, fifty-nine years ago.
educated at Boonville, Mo-: became
both a physician and lawyer in San
Francisco and was a member of the
board of freeholders which drafted the
San Francisco charter in 1898. Since
May, 1899, he has been dean of the
Hastings College of Law. He has
written much ON legal and medical
matters. Poetry is his passion prac-
teal administration of affairs his pur-
pose His election by the board of
supervisors to succeed Eugene E..
Schmitz. the convicted Doodle mayor.
is generally commended. Mayor Tay-
lor is Democrat. but promises nom
partisan administration.
The election of DR.. Taylor to succeed
Schmitz, who is now in Jail under a
sentence of five years to the penitenti-
airy for extortion, was brought about
by Prosecutor Francis E. Heney and
Rudolph Spreckels, the San Francisco
millionaire who is furnishing funds for
the prosecution of the municipal boo
dlers. Until his election by the board
of supervisors to fill out the Schmitz
term the name of the poet doctor had
not been mentioned for the place.