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The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
BRING MILLI0N-DOLLAR SUIT.
Henry p. Waegaman Made Defend
ant in Action for Fortune.

Henry p. Waggaman, a brother Of the
late Thomas E. Waggaman. was yester-
day named the defendant in a suit 10 re-
cover 81, ,107. 32S9 The action was brought
by the trustee in bankruptcy of Thomas
Z. Waggaman. and is based on fOrty-tWo
notes and an open account for s41, ,275 IS.
The notes are said either to have been
signed by H. p. Waggaman as maker or
to bear his endorsement.
Attached to the declaration filed by At
torneys Maddox and Galley Is an affi-
davit in which 1t is alleged that Henry
z. Waggaman is indebted 10 his brother s
estate IN the amount claimed, principally
for money advanced by the late Thomas
f. Waggaman for the purpose and i'm
provement Of real estate on the joint ac-
count of Henry P. and Thomas E. Wag-
gaman.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
BLACK HAND is BUSY
Dynamites HOmeOf Man Who
Refused to Be Bled.
THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED
Mescreants Deposit Explosive in
Kitchen stove of Joseph MarrOney,
at Mount Vernon, y. Y.-Threnten-
ing Letters Demand S5OO-Aged
Mother, Wife, and Child Hurt.

! Mount Vernon, n. Y, June 3-Because
/ he refused to reply to two letters sent
to him demanding $500. Black Hand agents
/ this afternoon went into the apartment
Of Joseph Marroney. over the Wlgwam
Hotel. owned by Marroney at No. 80
North Fourth avenue, Mount Vernon. and
put a big stick of dynamite in the stove.
which exploded with terrific effect, horri-
bly, mangling his aged mother. and iniur-
ing his wife and ten-year-old daughter
The explosion was heard for blocks, and
the force was so great that all the win
dows IN the building we're blown TO
atoms.
The injured are: Mrs. Mary Marroney.
seyenty-six years old; arm blown of. and
badly burned: Mrs. Joseph Marroney.
wife Of the hotel proprietor, scalp partly
torn off and many burns about the body.
Annie Marroney. ten-year-old daughter Of
the proprietor. hair burned of and face
badly disfgured
The victims were taken from the wreck
age and moved TO the Mount Vernon
Hospital, where IT was found necessary
to amputate the arms Of the aged Mrs
Marroney.
The entire police force Of Mount Yer
non Is looking for the mysterious stran-
ger who crept into the kitchen, dropped
the dynamite bomb and then fed
Receives Threatening Letters.
About nine months ago Marroney who
is one Of the wealthiest Italians in Mount
Vernon, received this letter presumably
from some member of the Black Hand So
ciety.
Joe Marroney: II YOU don't leave $500
al Eleventh avenue and Third street. you
win get in serious trouble. Don't forget.
BLACK HAND SOCIETY"
Six weeks ago Mr. Marroney received
the following letter, which caused great
excitement I'm his household and which is
believed 90 have resulted, in failure 10
comply with its request, In the blowing
up Of his household.
Joe MaTrOney-YOu have been foOling
us right straight along. You didn't leave
the 500 as we told YOU. Some day we viii
get you and blow you up If you don't
leave the money under a big stone at
Sydeney avenue and Crary street. Don't
make any mistake"
Narroney Follows Instructions.
Msrroney says he followed the instruc-
tions and went 20 the place with the $500.
but he added:
L was well fortified with a big revolver
and I had spies around me- and the mem
Der Of the Black Hand Society failed 10
show up"
The explosion created practicallya panic
In the neighb0rhood and ruined a large
part Of the second floor of the M8rr0ney
building a large hole was blown in the
ceiling II the kitchen, while the big range
was blown r0 hits
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
MnrroneN Follows Instructions.
KISSES MAN WHO SHOT HIM.
New Yorker, Fatally Wounded. For
gives Assailant I'm Hospital.

New York June 3.-After James
Bradley had identified James Piguida
as the man who shot him, iudicting a
wound from which Bradley may die. the
two men embraced and kissed each
other in a Brooklyn hospital to-day
The shooting followed a quarrel over
girl at a picnic iE Brooklyn last
night. A bullet from Piguidas revol-
Yer penetrated Bradleys breast near
the heart. Piguida fed. but was ar
rested to-day and taken to the hospital
The police were astonished 10 see the
two greet each other as friends and de-
clare that they regretted the quarrel.
while Piguida made anxious inquiries
as to whether his friend would recover.
Bradley IS teamster and Plguida a
machiniSt
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED.
Sanitary and Food InspectOrShip
Changes in District.

Howard W. Barker. F. L. Wollard, and
A J. Mcintyre, sanitary and food inspec-
tors Of the District health department.
have resigned, TO take similar positions
with the Department of Agriculture.
Bakers resignation goes into effect June
= WoIlard's June 9, and McIntyre's s
June 10
By reason of these res ignations the fol-
lowing promotions and appointments were
yesterday announced by DIT. ". c. Wood
ward, health officer: DR.. Arthur L Muir
ray promoted to sanitary and food in
spector. from $500 to 81 200; John S. Gala
CHER, appointed inspector at S1,21O; Ed
mund J. Horgan, at $500. and Charles L.
DoTan. ar $500
Gallagher. Van DOren. and HOrgan
passed the examination last August for
the inspection service. and stand at the
head Of the list Of eligibies.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
BETHESDA AFTER MOSQUITOES
Citizens Plan to Drain All Pools of
StagBant Water.

The Bethesda Citizens Association held
its monthly meeting last night at
Bethesda, nearly the entire membership
being present Steps were taken to hold
an entertainment in the near future the
proceeds Of which viii be devoted TO the
Improvement &c tSo grounds about the
Bethesda schoolhouse.
The committee on health made an inter-
esting report upon the sanitary condi-
tions, and proposed cooperation of the
citizens in getting rid permanently of all
the pools Of stagnant water within the
limits Of the district. By this means. the
committee stated the people would be
lid Of breeding places for mosquitoes by
the proper drainage of the soil and the
ton Of standing water.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
WRIGHTS0N GETS DIAMOND.

As an expression Of appreciation Of his
services, and in token Of the regard in
which he is held. the members of the
Choral Society presented a diamond and
pearl pin to sydney LLOYD Wrightson. mu-
sical director Of the organization. at a re-
hearsal in George Washington University
Hall last night
Mr.. NrightsOn expressed his apprecia-
ton OF the gift, assuring the donors that
he viii continue TO use his best efforts in
the interests Of the society.
II being the expressed desire of a num-
Der Of members it was decided TO post
pOue the proposed visit Of the society 10
the Jamestown Exposition from Monday
next 10 some time in September. prefera-
bly, Labor Day
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
OakIyn Auction Sale.

The owner Of this subdivision is having
an auction sale of lots Thursday, Fri
ton is six miles northeast of the Capitol,
on the line of Maryland avenue extended,
just beyond the District line In addition,
he is giving valuable presents TO those at
tending. These presents consist Of new
pianos, gold watches. sewing machines.
silverware. household furniture and other
valuable articles, all new and of fine
quality. Free transportation via Penn
sylvania Railroad. For full information,
apply at office, 623 street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
STARVING HIMSELF TO DEATH
Self-confessed slayer Adopts Tn
usual Method of Suicide.

Middletown, n. Y. June 3.-Constantly
under guard Of watchmen, and with no
opportunity of doing himself bodily harm,
Charles H. Rogers, the self-confessed
murderer Of three persons. who is in
Goshen Jail, awaiting trial. has evidently
decided upon an unusual means of sui
eide, and is slowly but surely starving
himself 10 death.
With the exception OF a little milk,
Rogers has taken no food or nourish-
ment for week and the effect on his
flesh is very noticeable. he being but a
shadow OF his former self
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
MEMS CLUB CLOSES SEASON.
DR.. Wiley Addresses Mt. Pleasant
ConEregatiOBaIists at Meeting.

Nth- Ht heeIInE.
That it is all foolishness 20 die before
the age of 100 years has been attained
was reiterated last night by DR.. Harvey
". Wiley. chief Of the Bureau Of Chem
istry of the Department Of Agriculture.
He made the same remark originally at
Cleveland last week. and took opportunity
10 tell the members of the Mems Club Of
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church his views on the matter at the
last meeting Of the club. held in the
church parlors last night.
Dr. Wiley went on 20 tell Of the crusade
In the District for pure milk. and Of the
pgre-f0od movement all over the country.
His topic was "The Parable of the Loaves
and the Fishes" and he drew many con-
CluSions from the Biblical tale
Other speakers were Rev. Ross Fish
burn, pastor of The church, and Dr. Jor-
don. Music was furnished by Frank W.
Clement and refreshments were served
at the conclusion Of the programme i'm
the church diuing-room. The club has
had a most successful year, and the meet
ings have been Of interest and well at
tended.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
PREACHER FIGHTS FIRE.
Rev. J. II. Jeffries ExtinEuishes
Dangerous Blaze I'm Parsonage,

Special U Tie Washington Herald.
HagerstOwn, Md. jane S.-Rev. John Il.
Jeffries, pastor Of Washington Square
Methodist Church Of this city. proved
himself an able fireman by fighting and
extlnguishing a fire which threatened the
destruction Of the new parsonage he oc-
cupied this morning
Tie fire started in a box stored with
paper in the library, on the first floor. and
when notified by a girl who saw the blaze
from the street Rev. Mr. Jefries at
tackled the flames. after summoning the
fire department With the assistance OF
his wife and several neighbors. the fire
was eXtnggished before the nremen ar
rived. The house was badly damaged by
smoke and some damage also was done
by the flames
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
FIRE PLACE TO HIDE ROBBERY
safe of Express Company Found
Opened I'm Ruins.

Special b The Washington Herald.
Fort Monroe, Va, June 3-Fire. be-
levcd 10 have been started by thieves
to conceal a robbery. at an early hour
to-day completely destroyed the freight
and passenger house and general Offices
on the government pier here. The total
loss will probably run we'll up into the
thousands
The blaze originated In the Office Of
the United States Express Company. and
when the safe was unearthed from the
ruins il was found with the door open.
empty. The agent says he is certain It
was locked last night.
Col Harrison, commandant AZ Fort
Monroe, Will make an official investi-
cation, and government detectives are
at work on the case
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
BRYAN IN BALTIMORE.
VIII Deliver Lecture and Attend
Banquet All In One Night.

SPECIAL 70 lbr washington Herald
Baltimore, Md, June 3-William Jen-
nings Bryan, editor, orator, statesman,
radical, reformer, preacher, and globe
trotter, will be in Baltimore tomorrow.
row.
He will lecture at the Maryland Thea
ter beginning at S.l5 p. m. At 1870 ?. m.
he viii sit down at the banquet board at
the Eutaw House and partake Of a feast
provided by some Maryland Bryan Dem
ocrats Mr.. Bryan viii make an address
there. No other speeches viii be deliv-
cred at the banquet. as it is not thought
that there viii be time for any others.
Mr.. Bryan is obliged 70 go 70 New York
on the train which leaves at 1:3O a. m.
Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
CHILD LOCKED IN SCHOOL.
Teacher FOrgets Grace shannon,
and Policeman Lets Her Out.

Little Grace Shannon, a seven-year-old
child, was almost forced to break the
record Of being kept after school yaster-
day when her teacher left her locked in
the Polk building It was entirely unin-
territorial on the part Of the precaptress,
who utterly overlooked the presence of
the child and departed for home. Neither
was the little one kept in," but had re-
mained TO prepare her lessons. SO en-
crossed did she become in the mazes Of
subtraction that it was after o'clock
before she realized her predicament.
Frightened for a moment she went to
the window and. after some time. man
aged TO attract the attention of Police
man McGrath, Of the Second precinct.
who released her from the building.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Law aud Order League Formed.

Special 70, The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. y. c.. June "A law and or
der league was organized tonight A
committee was sent to memorialize the
mayor and officers to enforce the law and
drive out certain women: also 20 implore
landlords against renting houses to them
This warfare promises to develop sensa-
tions in municipal politics.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
FATHER GLENN IS DEAD.
Priest. Who Was Injured by Falling
Down Stairs, Passes Away.

Utica, n. Y, June 3.-After lying in a
critical condition for nearly two weeks,
the result of a shock sustained by falling
down stairs, Rev. Tobias Glenn, pastor of
st. Patrick's Church, Watertown, for more
than twenty-six years. is dead in his six
ty-eighth year
His father died. leaving an estate Of
100000 and shortly after reaching his ma
jority Father Glenn entered Troy Semi
nary, 10 prepare for the priesthood. He
abandoned his studies 10 fight in the civil
war, but when the conflict was over ne
again decided to take up his clerical
studies.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Rev. J. II. HenderIite Called.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg Va, June 3.-At a
congregational peeting Of the Presby-
terian Church, a unanimous call was
extended to Rev. James II. Hender-
lite. pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, Of Henderson. y. c. The pulpit
Of this church has been filed since
December by Rev. g. f. Henderlite. a
Brazilian missionary. who is now here
On vacation.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Mrs. Rachel BoxweII Dead.
acial % The Washington Herald

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester Va. June "A MESA ge
this evening from Gainesboro, this
county. states that while sitting in a
chair at the home Of her sister, Mrs
Mary Smith. whom she was visiting.
Mrs. Rachel Boxwell, widow Of Gregory
Boxwell, fell over dead Of apoplexy.
She leaves no children.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
TO-DAY's GAMES.
Norfolk at Roanoke.
Richmond Mt Lynchburg.
Portsmouth Mt DanviIIe
sTANnING OF 10 TEAMs
RICHMOND THE WINNER.
Cassidy Holds LynchburR SIugEers
Down to Three Hits.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, June S-Cassidy's superb
tvirling won to-day's game from Lynch
burg. by a score of 10 .. only two
singles were made off the invlncible Mike
until the ninth. when Holt hinged one
out for cne base, but it counted for
naught. Oakley pitched a good game for
the visitors. but the six hits made off him
came when hits meant runs. and that
tells the tale. Cowan's three-base hit
and Belchers running catch. were the
features Of the game. Score:
r. II. T.
Richmond. 100000 8
Lynchbug............. o 0 Q O 80 l
Batteries-Cassidy and Walsh; Oakley and Bentley
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
f. A. Murphy Indicted.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. June Sc. A. Mur
ply, who shot II. II. Harvey here las
winter, was indicted to-day. The cas-,
was set for trial on July 5. Murphy
will be represented by John L. Lee
The grand jury returned seven other
indictments for felony.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
II. & o. to Extend Branch.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Md. June 3.-The Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad is preparing
TO extend the Paw Paw branch of the
railroad in Marion County, ". Va, from
Rivesv!Ue to Catawba, three miles, TO
open up coal regions along that sec
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Norfolk Blanks Roanoke,

Special to The Washington Herald
Roanoke Va. June 5.-JOrdan's pitch
ing was too much for the locals to-day
and they were shut out. 3 to 0. The High
landers could make but two hits off his
delivery. Lohr making both of them. they
being infield hits. Norfolk worked the
squeeze play TO perfection on two occa-
siOns.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Regular Nature Forcer.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. June 3.-John A
Smith. of Maysville. Grant County. w
Va. had unusual luck In Matching
chickens this spring. getting SO out of
a setting of los eggs.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Mrs. c. II. Mcdaniel Dead.
eeial 10 The Washington Herald.

SreclaI @ The washington HeraId-
Lynchbu~g. Va, June 3.-Mrs. Charles
H. Mcdaniel. wife Of well-knwon Nor
folk and Western Railroad locomotive
engineer died last night after a brief
illness. She was thirty years old.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Invcxtigate FJkton Fires,

] SPECIAL % The washington Herald,
Elkton, Nd, June S-State Fire Mar
shaI McGir, with two detectives. arrived
| In Elkton this morning and began an in
vestigation into the recent fires that oc-
CURED in Elkton.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
GREENE AND GAYN0R LOSE.
Sentence in Savannah HarbOr
Frauds Case Is Affirmed,

Frauds Case Is Affirmed.
New Orleans, June 3.-The sentence OF
the Federal Court at Savannah in the
Greene and Gaynor case. involving frauds
of more than half a million dollars in
government contract work I'm the Savan-
nah harbOr was affirmed in an opinion
handed down by the United States Circuit
Court OF Appeals to-day.
The sentence is four years imprison-
ment for each defendant. and fines ag-
gregating $5l5.0O0. Judges Shelby and Nc
Cormick handed down the opinion. which
was on appeal. and Judge Pardee dis
sented.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
SPECIAL NOTICES,

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the First Cooperative
Building Association win be held on
TUESDAY, June II. at 40 p. m. at Co
operative Bldg. l3-5 Wisconsin ave The
regular monthly meeting Of the stock
holders will he held on June 4 lthe first
Tuesday In the MONTH. \. B. JACKSON,
President. J. BARTON MILLER, Secre-
tarY.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Special TO The Washington Herald.

SLeciai 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, June 3.-To Jefferson
Davis, the first and only President Of the
Confederate States Of America, the i'm
posing granite and bronze memorial that
stands on Monument avenue was unveiled
this afternoon.
The draperies fell from the stately
monument amid the booming of canon
sounding the Presidential salute. The
cords releasing the covering from the
heroic figure were drawn by Mrs. J.
Allison Hayes, only surviving daughter
Of the President assisted by her two
sons, the late Presidents grandchildren.
A vast assemblage. covering probably
ten acres, was banked around the monu-
ment during the impressive ceremonies.
The enthusiasm was at all times intense,
sometimes spectacular. Old and young
men and women. were moved to tears.
The ceremonies were opened with pray
er by the venerable DR.. J. William Jones,
Of Richmond, chaplain general Of the
Confederate army. and so glowing was
his tribute 20 President Davis that at
times a chorus Of "amcns" swept over the
multitude. The first address was by Gov.
Claude A. Swanson. who was followed by
Mayor Mccarthy, Of Richmond, who in
troduced Gen. Clement Evans. Of Atlanta.
the orator Of the day. As Gen. Evans
moved toward the center Of the speaker s
stand a volley Of cheers went up that
could be heard for blocks around. the
rebel yelI' ascending high above the
babel OF sound
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Portsmouth I.unds Gnme,
.ia1 ~ The Washirrton Hernld

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Danville. Va. June 3-The top-notchers
dropped the game 70 the Truckers to.
day. being absolutely unable TO hit Schu-
man. the visitors big pitcher. Only three
hits. two Of which were the scratchiest
Of scratches, while Lavinder was touched
up rather freely. The only drawback 70
a pretty game of ball were the inexcusa-
tle decisions of Umpire Stanton. He has
proven very unsatisfactory in his work
here. The score:
R.HE Z.
Dsnyine. 10000 e-l 3
Portsmouth........... 0 900 90
Batteries 80 Lavinder and RYAN; Schuman and
Burns Umpjre-MT. Stanton. Attendance-gG0l.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Tributes Of Women.

Following the oratorical programme
came the beautiful and inspiring trib-
utes Of the women Of the Confederate
memorial organizations and patriotic
societies. The people forming the imme-
diats circle around the monument heard
played and sung a number Of old South
ern war melodies. and saw garl8nds and
tributes laid on the pedestal OF the monu-
ment
The day was sunny and warm. The pa
rade started at 1870 O'Clock The military
feature was similar 10 the parade on the
first day Of the reunion, when the statue
of Mai Gen. J. f. B. Stuart was un-
yelled, but there were far more veterans
In gray in the line. Veterans from every
section Of the South were present. Along
the line Of march a dense crowd hprdered
the streets the windows were filled. and
many Of the housetoVs covered with
cheering and singing groups Flags were
waved in beating time 70 Confederate
airs
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
JEFF DAVIS HONORED
Confederate Veterans Unveil
Monument to Leader.
OLD HEROES MOVED TO TEARS

Soldiers who Fought for "Lost
Cause" Pay Tribute to First and
Only President of Their Hopes.
"RebeI YeIT ResOunds Through
Southern Capital as of Old.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Cheers for Women.

Following the veteran section of the pa
rade came the carriage division. carrying
many OF the women 20 whom the Confed-
crate soldiers owe nearly every memorial
which has been erected in honor of the
heroes Of the Confederacy. That thc
South appreciates what these women have
done was attested by the cheering which
greeted their procession.
On the line Of march were the statues
OF Gems. Lee and Stuart. The military sa-
luted the crowds cheered. and the bands
played Dixie and My Maryland The
procession continued out the avenue 20
the Davis monument. where a dense
crowd Of persons had assembled. So great
was this congregation that II was with
difficulty that a passage was cleared for
the speakers and other distinguished Wis
ifgrc Ia reach the stand
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Richmond, 4; Lynchburg. 2.
Norfolk, 3i Roanoke, q.
Portsmouth, 2, DnnviIle, l..
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Description of Monument.

The monument is the chief feature of
Richmond's Monument avenue. Il is the
combined work Of Z. V Valentine and
William c. holland, of Richmond. The
memorial consists of a semiCircle colon
made. terminating at each end in a square
pier, with a large column or shaft rising
from the inclOsed space. The semicircle
is about fifty feet across. with a depth of
in total height The monument typifes
the vindication Of Mr.. Davis and the
cause of the Confederacy for which he
stood before the world. the leading in
scrpton being "Deo Vindice' God Will
vindLcatel.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-04
Last Big Gathering.

The event was fitting close TO what
is universally recognized as probably the
last big gathering of the Confederate
Veterans. 1t was the feature that drew
many thousands from all sections Of the
South who otherwise would not have
come. That sense of loyalty to their
leader Of nearly half a century ago,
which virtue is so broad that il takes
nothing from their unstinted allegiance
to the flag of a reunited people. was even
a greater magnet than tie old camp fire.
The unveiling Of the monument was
the fruition Of eighteen years Of patient
and loving effort, and every man who
wore the Southern uniform had IN his
heart desire to be present. A devotion
which knows no equal in American his
tory Is responsible for its building 1t was
a work the South had to DO without help.
There was no united naion to bear the
expense. Love and sacrifice were the
masons who piled the stones and spread
the mortar that cemented them into an
enduring memorial