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The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
INDIANS SHOOT TWELVE.
Kill NIexfcnns, but Allow Two Amer
leans to Go Free.

FL PasO, Tex, Dec. 1S.-Twelve Mexi-
cans were captured recently by Yaquis in
the Magdalena district and lined up and
shot According 10 n letter from John G.
Writer, a prominent mining engineer now
in Sonora. the Yaquis allowed a ranch
man named Roble and an American rela-
tive to go free
The letter was written from Magdalena
on Saturday, and says the Indians caught
the fourteen men in a field at the ranch
below Roble's.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
maj. CURRY KILLED BY AUTO
Thrown Over Bridge Rail in Acct
dent at Cacon.
PaymaSter of the Department of the
%SIf and SOn-in-law Of Sem
atOr Bacon.

Atlanta, Ca. Dec 1S.-Speeding across
the Washington Street viaduct tonight
in an automobile en- route 70 the Terminal
Station TO take a train for Macon. Mai.
Manly B. Curry, paymaster Of the De
partment of the Gulf, and son-in-law OF
United States Senator Bacon, was thrown
from the machine over the vfaduct rail-
ing to the railroad tracks. sixty feet be
low. and so badly injured that he died
in a few minutes =
DR. VIII Carnes was driving the auto
mobile. Mai Curry had been TO the home
of Carnes TO get a cot for his little girl.
The major had but little time 10 catch
his train. and when Dr. Carnes offered
to take him TO the station in his auto
mobile he accepted.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
RAILROAD TO RETALIATE.
Will Close Coal Mines, but VIII Not
Sell Them.

New York, Dec. 1s.-Absolutely literal
complained with the provisions of the
railroad rate bill. affecting coal proper
ties of railroads, is the foundation of a
plan that has been under consideration
by Union Pacific officers.
II the plan is adopted. the company
will not transport between States. 20 use
the language Of the rate bill, ANY article
or commodity. mined or produced by 1t.
or under it's authority, or which II may
own in whole, or in part, or in which it
may have an interest, direct or indirect,
except such articles or commodities as
may be necessary or intended for its use
in the conduct of It's business as a com
mon carrier"
The company viii not sell its coal mines
for all that, but win simply not sell coal.
1t is realized that the plan, If put into
effect. will curtail the production Of
mines that now supply fuel for heating
and power purposes to very large sec
a8as. of thA rApanf-> Na-th~4--&-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
BOMB UNDER WORKERS HOUSE
Havana Strikers Alleged TO Have
Adopted Explosive Methods.

Havana, Dec. 1S.-A bomb loaded with
dynamite. exploded early this morning
beneath a house. in Animas street. in
which five nonstriking masons We're
sleeping. No one was hurt, and the
building was only slightly damaged The
police believe the outrage was planned
by strikers.
Joaquin Dlaz. president Of the masons'
union. was arrested to-day and held in
5000 bail on account of a fiery speech
made at the meeting of strikers last
Monday. The speech preceded the street
fight, in which firearms were used
Considerable excitement prevails in
labor circles, and further trouble is pos
sible. The only obstacle to a settlement
Of the present dispute is the refusal of
the wOrkmen to accept nine-hour day,
as they are holding out for eight hours.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
TAFT DUE AT NOON TODAY.
Secretary Approves Fleets Cruise;
Declines To Talk Politics.

Halifax. n. S. Dec. 1S.-A wireless
telegram received here from the steam
ship President Grant says that the
steamship will not reach New York
until about noon tomorrow.
Secretary Taft, who is "a passenger on
the steamship. in commenting to-day
on the cruise Of the battle ships to the
Pacific. said the cruise would give val
liable experience To the men.
Secretary Taft refused to discuss poll
tics
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
FEED STORE DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Commission Houses Threatened by
Midnight Blaze.

Fire damaged the building at 81 3
street northwest, occupied by William A
James & Son as a feed store. early this
morning. 10 the extent OF about S2.000.
For a time the entire block OF commits
sion houses between Ninth, Tenth. and
streets and Louisiana avenue was
threatened. The saloon Of P. Grogan,
adjoining the feed store, was damaged
bY water.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
MORGAN IN PHILADELPHIA.
COnfers with Governor and Leading
Men on Financial Sitaution.

Philadelphia, Dec. lS.-To discuss the
financial situation and to determine lust
what action the banking and industrial
interests Of this city will have to take
to prevent any further disturbances, J.
P. Morgan visited Philadelphia tonight
and talked with heads of many large
business houses of this city.
At the home of E. T. Stotesbury. at 1925
Walnut street, Mr.. Morgan met Gov.
Stuart, of Pennsylvania; Mayor Reyburn.
Of Philadelphia; James McCrea. president
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad; George F.
Baer. president of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad. and others
Unquestionably great financial develop
ments will come from the conference. but
what they will be cannot be even guessed
tonight.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
The First announcement

The news that the feet is to return by
way Of the Suez Canal is the first an
nOuncement of the Presidents intentions.
and disposes. for the time at least. of an
Immense amount of conjecture. The only
definite programme so far has been for
the ships to go to Magdalena Bay. in
Lower California, arriving there. accord
ing to schedule, on March Il. After a
months practice, target and evolution.
the feet was TO proceed TO San Francisco.
This was as far as the programme had
been announced.
What would happen after that has been
eft to the theorists. and there have been
those who believed that it was largely a
matter OF chance.
Part of the Presidents message was
taken TO intimate that the ships that re-
Continued on Page 3, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-Fleet to Go Around the World.
1-PolI of Empire State.
1-Arrest for Big Jewel Theft.
1-Major Curry. Killed by Auto.
1-Combine Against Powder Trust.
3-Hughes' 3 Boom in New York.
9-Capt. Chase Victorious.
9-News of Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

That President Roosevclets popularity
in New York is unabated, and that he
has lost but little strength as the result
of the recent financial disturbance. is one
OF the facts adduced as the result Of
poll Of business men and others through
out the State by Hon. John A Stewart.
president Of the New York State League
.of Republican Clubs, who was in Wash
iHgton last night and gave out an inter-
=2.zsoncerning the poll.
Another Iact developed is that Cortel-
you's strength almost equals that OF
Hughes; that Cannon shows unexpected
support, and that La Toilette has a fol-
lowing there that ha5 not been guessed.
Secretary Taft is toward tire front rank
as second choice candidate, ahi Senator
Foraker is also in the running.
Five thousand letters were sent out be-
tween November $ and =, inclusive. 10
men Of influence IN their respective COM
munities, but not actually identified with
political organizations. Mr.. Stewart sent
bundels Of from ten 10 fifty letters 10
persons he knew. and asked that they
/ be sent 10 men Of whose word would
-have political weight, such as factory
owners, their employees. bankers, mer-
chants. and the Ike, so as 10 get an IN
biased view.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy
to-day; tomorrow, fair; light to
fresh westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
SLAYS BRIDE, THEN SELF.
Tennessee Man Wreaks Vengeance
for Disobedience.

Bristol, Tenn, Dec. 1S.-Because she re-
fused to obey him. William Moody,
twenty-five years old. to-day shot and
instantly killed his wife, bride of three
months, at their home. near Marion, and
then committed suicide.
He used a double-barrel shotgun emp
tying one barrel in the brain of his wife
and the other into his own breast
Both died instantly ana were found
lying close together by neighbOrs several
hours after the double tragedy
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Roosevelt at Dewey Dinner.
2-Dr. Chancellor Leaves City for Health.
S-Mr Goethals Talks of the Canal.
mines Cost Thousands of Lives.
9-War Days Recalled by Veterans.
12-Lights in Evidence at Wreck Trial.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
CONGRESS.

ELodge and Tillman in Tilt
ECulberson Calls Roosevelt a Menace
4-Sims Favors District Suffrage
free Seed Converts Saved.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
PRESIDENT STRONG
In EMPIRE STATE
Stewart's Poll Brings Forth
Many Friends.
HUGHES SECOND CHOICE
Executive Popular With People
Whom He Governs.

secrstHry's Strength Almost Equals
That of the Governor, Many Of
Whose Supporters Are Net Favor
able to ROOseveIt-CannOn and La
Toilette Make a showing That n
Unexpected by the Politicians.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
Kelvin May Lie in Westminster.

London. Dec. 1S-The Royal Society. Of
which Lord Kelvin. who died yesterday.
was formerly president, will send a petit
ton TO the dean Of Westminster. request
ing permission for the burial OF Lord
KeIVin's remains in Westminster Abbey.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
Text of Letter.

The leag1e to-day. N the past three ycars IS
convinced Of the sincerity Of President Roosevoss
attitude with reference 20 a second nominstion-
Whom would y0u regard % BE- the drst. second.
aud third choice f0r President Of the citizens Of your
community
To what degree. any. has the recent financial
panic impaired President Roossyelt's popularity,
Discussing the letters. Mr. Stewart last
night said.
About one-third Of the replies 10 this
letter have been received since Presi-
dent Rooseveit's very positive and direct
statement that he would not accept. under
an circumstances, a denomination Scar
ing in mind The fact that two-thirds were
received prior 10 that announcement, the
relative strength Of the various candidates
for President, on the basis Of 1855 replies.
is as follows
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
FLEET TO RETURN
HOME VIA SUEZ
Admiral Evans Gives Order
from President.
WILL COVER $1,000 MILES
Big Ships to Completely Cir
cumnavigate the Globe.

Destiny Of the War Ships Is Made
Room Dinner Monday Night, and
Is Flashed to New York by Wire
Iess-Win Reach the Anegada
Passage by Noon Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
DEWEY GIVES DINNER
EntertainS President ROOSe-
velt and Other Friends.
CELEBRATION OF NAT DAY

Admiral of American Navy VIII lie
seventy Years 0ld Next Week, and
Number of Prominent Persons TO
Sit at His TabIe-PIeased with Life.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
Fst Second nird
other. arc Mentioned.

Among those who received a mention
as possibilities, but FOR whom there ap-
peared 10 be no organized sentiment
whatever. are Vice President Fairbanks.
Senator Crane. Of Massachusetts. Senator
Knox, and Gov. Fort.
"A great majority Of those who ex-
pressed preference for Gov. Hughes as
second choice were favorable 70 the re-
nomination Of President Roosevelt The
most surprising feature CT the canvass
was the disclosure OF such an unexpected
sentiment for Senator La Toilette.
Another surprising development of the
canvass is the relatively slight extent 10
which President ROoseveh's popularity
with the mass Of the people has been
weakened by the recent panic. and the
newspaper and class criticism OF his
course
still Dominates in New York.
There is no doubt that he is still the
dominant influence in New York State
politics. but not TO so overwhelming a
degree as was true six months ago
Many Of Gov Hughes friends express
a belief in the insincerity of sople Of the
organized support that IS being given 10
him. and such critics regard THIS sup
port as less Indicative of admiration for
Gov. Hughes than Of dislike Of President
Roosevelt
since the canvass, taken by the
league. three months ago. the sentiment
for Secretary COrtelyou has grown 10 an
astonishing degree. The bulk Of those
who were for Hughes for second choice
were for Cortelyou for the third choice
The sentiment for Secretary Taft
seems 10 be almost wholly included in
the sentiment for Mr.. Roosevelt. AS a
third choice. he is about equally strong
with the Hughes and Cortelyou follow
/ ing.
Cannon Has Following.
THE sentiment for Speaker Cannon
shows clearly the esteem IN which he IS
held BY the New York delegation in
| Congress. and also that he has a follow
/ ing in the rural districts in New York
State.
while II is generally regarded that
Mr.. Root is not a candidate for Presi-
dent, the fact that he is first choice OF
ffty-nine IS a compliment to his supreme
ability as a statesman.
''The sentiment for Senator Foraker is
confined mainly 70 the city Of New York
With respect to the State Of New York;
alone, the League canvass. based upon
the confidential comment OF the writer's.
would seem to show beyond dispute that
at present. eliminating President Roose-
velt as a factor, and accepting as ex-
tremely improbable that he viii engage
personally in the political struggle in
New York State Charles E. Hughes is
the influence next to be reckoned with.
| The fact that some who are lOudest and
most active in his support are bitter and
| uncOmprOmising enemies and critics OF
President Roosevelt and President Roose-
velts friends is the only uncertainty with
] reference to the future Of the Hughes
movement in New YORK State. as well as
in adjoining States, thar presents itself
The future fortunes of all the candi-
dates for President seem 20 lie entirely
outside Of New York. Ohio. Illinois, Wis
| consin, and Indiana
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Visit Union Trust Co.'S New Home.
Cor 18th and II sts. NV. Banking dept Of
this company pays interest on all ac-
counts. subject to check Better facilities
than ever. Government supervision.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Go Slow in Buying Lumber.
Prices dropping every week. Libbey & c,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Wide Boards, $500 per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & y. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

A Is Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Eekstein's from u to 3 1872 n. Y ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

December Prices 20 Per Cent Below
Oct. Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th & n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Flooring Alabama GOOD S2.OO per fs0
e. Frank Libbey & Co.. sth & n. 2. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
~Mnneuvers Please Admiral

new YORK, Dec. B--The following wire
less message has been received from the
battle ship Connecticut. the flagship of
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. com
manding the battle-ship fleet now en-
route to the Pacific:
~. S. S. Connecticut at sea. Decem-
Der 1S-From Tuesday noon to Wednesday
noon the feet covered 2lO knots. The
course remains aoutheasterly. The fleet
IS 800 miles southeast Of Jacksonville.
Fla.
Shortly before noon Rear Admiral
Evans displayed signals from the fiagship
ordering the fleet to form in double
column, with an interval of L.6OO yards
between each ship. The movement was
so well executed that the flagship set the
signal meaning well done. and also
another which, translated. meant COM
mendation for Rear Admiral William II
Emory, commanding the First Squadron
Of the Second Division. whose iagship
is the Georgia.
When the fleet arrived to the east
Waru or the Gulf stream a moderate
swell was met with. but it had little OF
no effect upon the battle ships.
To-day the weather is perfect, with a
balmy air and the sun shining brightly
The scene from the Connecticut present.
a magnificent picture. So far as the eye
can see stretches the expanse Of deer
blue water. glittering under the warn
rays Of the sun. while the two lines OF
white-painted ships of war, plowing along
like the beautiful, powerful machines
they are. with their crews all attired in
white uniforms, would form fine sub
1ect for the brush of an artist
The squadrons have barely Shaken
down into keeping perfect distances. but
what little raggedness there is will 5oor
be eliminated by constant practice"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

New York. Dec. I8.-By wire
less message there came to-day the
announcement Of an order that
sends the greatest fleet of battle
ships ever assembled for a cruising
expedition on the longest voyage
that men-of-war have ever taken.
The message came from Admiral
Evans, giving publicity to President
Roosevelt's sealed orders that the
battle fleet after reaching the Pa
cihc, shall continue its cruise still
westward, pass through the Suez
Canal, and make a complete cir
cumnavigation OF the globe.
In the fulfllment of this order
the fleet will cover more than 81, 900
miles, will show to all of the civil
lized nations of the world. nclud-
ing Japan, China, France, Italy,
Spain, Germany, and Great Britain,
the vast naval strength which this
country can muster, and will return
TO It's native shores many months
hence, assured that it has done its
part in the fostering Of peace on
earth, If not good will toward men.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Continued on Page 3, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

Clear Ceiling tBeaded) $500 per 100 IT.
Frank Libbey & Co.. eth & n. Y. ave-
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

Osthon, Past Grand Waters. Arthur
MacPhee and n. F. MacPhee.
During the first week in March there
was triple initiation in Alta Lodge
in the presence of many members and
visitors.
Grand Master Bell recently paid an
official visit TO San Pablo Lodge In
Vallejo. He was met at the depot by
Canton No. l6, p. NJ. and escorted to
the hall
The recent visit Of the board of
trustees OF the home at Thermalito
to the Orphans Home at Gilroy was
a delightful affair. In addition TO the
members Of the board there were
Patrisrchs Davis Louderback W. A.
Boygne. NJ. G. Gill and W. w. Watson
were present. The visitors were well
received by the trustees Of the little
ones home and the officers Of the Cali
fornia assembly OF the Rebehahs. They
investigated the institution. found II
well conducted and the sixty inmates
happy. The boys are anxious to have
a set OF baseball uniforms and an effort
will be made to procure them for the
Juvenile ball tossers.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Juniors and Daughters

The novelty entertainment and ball
given in Cotillon Hall by the local coun-
ellis of the Junior Order of American
Mechanics, the Daughters of Liberty
and the Daughters of America was a
decided success The hall was crowded
to its limit, and many were unable to
gain admission The features of the
programme of entertainment were vo-
cal selections by the Knickerbocker
Quartet, specialties by the Schwab sis
ters and Some Fun by c. b. Newton.
Then followed an order OF dancing
under the direction of r. F. Jenkins,
floor manager, and Miss Christine Jor-
gensen, assistant floor manager, as
sisted by committee, composed of
members from every council.
Martha Washington Council OF the
Daughters of Liberty is again in q
fiourishfng condition and adding to it's
membership, fourteen being initiated
during February 1t has organized a
drill team of eight young ladies to as
sist in the initiatory work. The coun-
ell will celebrate it's eleventh aniver-
sary OF institution on March 81 by en-
tertaining it's members and friends at
1916 Laguna street
The nexI State Council of the Ju-
niors will be held in Riverside, COM
mencing March IT, A special train has
been secured to convey the delegates to
the convention city.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Masonic

Richmond Lodge Is booming. Appli-
cations for membership are coming In
SO rapidly that the officers are kept
busy at every session. Since the first
of this month the lodge has conferred
the Feliowcraft degree upon fifteen
applicants and at the next meeting the
Master Mason degree Will be conferred
on these. The lodge has purchased a
lot on the southwest corner of Clement
street and First avenue, where II will
erect a Masonic Hall, the foundation
for which will be laid in short time.
Considerable progress Is being made
in the direction OF the constitution un-
der dispensation of the new lodge
that is to have its home in the Sunset
district.
Occidental Lodge at it's meeting last
Monday night conferred the third de-
gree as also did King Solomon Lodge.
Last Tuesday San Francisco Lodge
had work in the first degree. Pacific
Lodge in the second degree and Golden
Gate and Oriental in the third.
King Solomon Chapter. Royal Arch
Masons, conferred the Mark Master
Mason degree at it's session last
Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Redmanship

wendigoes Council met for the
first time in Occidental Hall. Jefferson
Square building, on the evening OF
March %. The council will be officially
visited by the great Pocahontas' and
other great chiefs March 2e. That
evening the new degree team will put
on the work for the first time and
adopt about thirty palefaces.
Alfarata Council of the d. of P. has
adopted bylaws. which will, as soon as
adopted by the higher authorities, gov
efn the council as a beneficial one.
The Official visit of the Great Poca-
hontas to Bald Eagle Council few
evenings ago was one of pleasant sur
prises to the head of the order The
team of its council adopted several
palefaces and in the moor work intro
duced a number of pretty figures,
which. the great chief said, while not
down In the official floor work, were an
acceptable change from the regular
form. During the evening the council
showed it's appreciation of the great
chiefs visit by presenting her beau
tifui tardiniere. There were addresses
by the great chiefs.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
News of the FraG@rmG0 Societies

this city and the other In Oakland
The latter will be named Live Oak
Circle.
White Eagle Circle, South San Fran
cisco. had a class initiation an Satur-
day. March %. The work was by Hes
perian Circles letter perfect team.
Grand Arch Druidess Maria Bam
mann recently paid an Official visit TO
Placerville Circle. She was met at the
station by Grand Trustee Bertha Reeg
and escorted to a hotel, and later to
the meeting place, which was beauti-
fully decorated, and in which there
was a large attendance to welcome her.
The circle acquitted itself in a credit
able manner as to business methods
and ritualistic work. AS a reminder Of
the visit the grand arch Druidess was
presented a beautiful silver souvenir
spoon. The following day she was
escorted to the various mines In the
vicinity of Placerville and during her
stay was the guest of honor at ban
quet.
Cypress Circle of Colma will have a
whist tournament in Jefferson Hall in
that place on Saturday, April iS.