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The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
M'KAY'S MIND BLANK
Alleged Slayer of MOther-in-
law Remembers Nothing.
NO MOTIVE FOR THE CRIME
Dairymnn COnfczses to Having Come
Home Intoxicated, but Unable to
FOIIOwed-FuneraI Of Aged Victim
VIII BE Held To-day at Forest Glen.

Rockville. Md, March n.-Charged with
one of the most horrible murders ever
known, William II. Mckay, formerly a
dairyman Of Washington. who is sup
posed to have butchered his mother-in-
law Sunday night 1T Bakers farm, three
miles east Of Wheaton, sat sullenly IN
his cell AT the county Jail to-day. staring
through the bars as though trying to
remember the details Of the erime ne is
alleged 10 have committed while under
the influence OF liquor. Although visited
by two of his sons and confronted with
every evidence of his guilt. the aged pris-
oner refuses 10 confess the crime, and
insists that be remembers nothing
about it,
Justice john McCeny. after viewing the
body, summoned a jury of inquest. which
held Mckay for the act. and he was
lodged in jail here last night
It is understood that recently Mckay
has shown signs of mental weakness, as
result of a severe attack Of grip. If
he had any ill-feeling against his mother
in-law, no one has ever heard of il.
Funeral 10 BE Held To-day.
The funeral Of Mrs Mary Long. the
woman who was murdered. viii take
place tomorrow morning from st. Ste
phen's Catholic Church, at Forest Glen.
The remains will be inferred at St Mary's
Cemetery. in Washington. Mrs. ". H.
Mckay, wife Of the accused man, and
several OF her sons viii attend the
funeral
John Mckay and Benjamin Mckay, two
/ Of the prisoners sons. living i'm Wash
ington, spent to-day in Rockville visiting
their father and investigating the muir
der No definite arrangements were made
for counsel 10 protect the old mans legal
rights, but il is expected that local at
/ torneys will be chosen to defend him
IL is thought that Mckay viii confess
the crime and base his defense on tenn
porary insanity produced by heavy
drinking.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

CHELSEA. ATLANTIC CITY, n J.
Directly on Beach Reopeus March ?, 1907. :.
n, HANLEY, The Newport. spruce and 10Th SIS,
Philadelphia Pa felz-53t
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
PITTSBURG MAY NOW BE- SIXTH
Consolidation with Allegheny At
frmed by State Court
Greater smoker City VIII Have Pop
uIatiOn of 52I .OOO-PeOpIe Cele-
brate When News Is Received,
Special to The Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Herald
Pittsburg. March 1.-THE announcement
from Philadelphia to-day that the Su-
preme Court Of Pennsylvania. sitting at
Philadelphia had affirmed the Greater
Pittsburg bill, consolidating Pittsburg and
Allegheny. caused a regular Fourth OF
July outburst i'm Pittsburg. Whistles were
blown for an hour, and every one acted
foolish The consolidation of the two
cities into Greater Piusburg will take
effect March -
Greater PlttsbUrg viii have a pOpula-
ton Of 521,CG0 probably making IL the
sixth largest city in the United States,
although this claim may be contested by
Baltimore.
PittsbuTg moves forward from eleventh
place among cities OF the United States
in population, passing Cleveland Buffalo,
and San Francisco.
Greater Pittsburg viii have an area of
>G square miles, 49, miles of paved streets.
l3 parks containing 1194 acres. valued
al Sz3.G00.H90 and a total assessed valua-
ton Of S547.336.2S
1t will have the largest tonnage Of any
city in the world; will be first in pro-
portion of capital and surplus to gross
deposits In banks and trust companies-
IS per cent. second in bank stocks.
rated at more than $l.eu0 a share, New
York being first
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
SIOUX INDIANS PROTEST.
Ask President Not to Put ties on
Their Reservations,

White Beaver Iron TOmakawk. John
Woodpile, and Paul Crow Eagle, Cheyenne
River Sioux, called at the White House
yesterday morning TO see the Great
White Father and submit a protest.
The Department of the Interior. through
the Bureau of Indian Affairs. is prepar-
ing TO settle another tribe, the White
River Utes. upon the Cheyenne Sioux
reservation, and the Sioux do not like it,
In fact. they are very frank in saying
that they do not believe the Utes are 1t
TO associate with them.
"Utes no good, remarked old White
Beaver, the head man OF the party, after
be had had his pow WOW with the PresI-
dent They no work, and are too fight
ing"
we no want them 70 live with US.
They too wild for us added Paul Crow
Eagle The President assured the In
dams that ne would look into the mat
ter and see that no injustice was done
them
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
STATION AGENTS ORGANIZE.
B. & o. Men to Demand Fair ADJUST
ment OF Wages.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, March 1.-THE Railroad
Station Employees Association was or
gan!zed here by men from the Baltimore
Division Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. William f. Harrison. Of Washing
ton Junction. was elected president and
j. ". Williams. Of Boyds. secretary and
treasurer.
IL Is the intention or inc organization
TO ask for a fair adjustment of wages.
and for an adjustment of the duties.
which they claim have increased forty
or more per cent within the last fyr
years, especially in a clerical way
While this has been done they have
never received any additional salary or
compensation.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
TAKES OVERDOSE OF MEDICINE
Mrs. Charles ". Lupton Has Narrow
Escape from Death.

Special % TIE Washington Herald
Winchester Va, March 1l-Mrs.
Charles n Lupton is IN a serious condi-
tiou at her home. near Winchester, as
the result Of taking an overdose Of ii
household medicine by mistake. Size was
in dying condition when "a physician
arrived, but tonight IT was stated she
would recover.
Mrs Virginia Purtleblush. wife Of
Clark Purtlebaugh Of Gore. this county.
died last night Uf consumption. aged
fOTJy-nVe years.
The remains OF Mrs Sarah Fries. who
died al the home OF her daughter. Mrs.
Charles 10y, at Turtle Greek Pa, were
inferred to-day al Bethel this county.
She was the widow of George Fries. and
leaves tEo sons. three daughters, and "a
large number Of other relatives.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Appointed to Succeed Charles
E. NicOl.
CANDIDATES ADDRESS VOTERS
&C. +. NicoI, r. Lindsey Gordon. and
c. &. ChrIin Continue Their Cam
paign AT stafford County Court
hOuse-DirectOr Barrett Lectures
in Second Presbyterian Church.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
iBCll Teipuhore Hig
Conner Of Pnnca and Royal Streets


Alexandria, Va, March n.-Information
from Richmond reached this city this aft
ernoon that Gov. Swanson had commits
stoned Judge Louis c. Barley, of the
Alexandria Corporation Court, 70 I'll the
position in the Circuit Court judgeship
made vacant by the resignation of Judge
Charles b NiCOl. who is q candidate for
the Democratic Congressional nomination
The appointment is to hold until an
election for the post by the State legis-
lature. Il is stated that the designation
10 the Circuit Court viii not result in
Judge Barley's retirement from the Corpo-
ration bench, at least under the present
arrangement Until the election be win
preside at the various courts throughout
the circuit in addition TO sitting at the
sessions Of the local Corporation Court.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Handle High-prIced stock.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
BOyds, Md. March u,-Some very fine
breeding stock is now being brought into
this county from Indiana, Ohio and I'LL
nois. Recently a stock company was
formed at GermantowQ. known as the
Germantown stock Company, with Julian
Waters as president. 4 magnificent black
stallion was sold from the farm Of Rich
ard j. Offutt for $500 W. H. Butler.
Of Seneca, near here, received fine
ANIMAL from Attica, Ind. recently. cost
ing about 5000
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
NATIONAL GUARD INSPECTED.
Companies e and & Put Through the
annual Muster,

The annua! muster and inspection Of
the National Guard Of the District OF
Columbia is in progress during this and
next week, Companies z and c of the
Second Regiment being passed upon last
night The exercises were conducted in
the drill hall of the National Guard Ar
mory by Maj Lloyd NJ. Brett of the
First United States Cavalry, and adjU-
tant of the National Guard.
Capt. BRYAN. of Company L. and Capt.
Sears. Of Company @. We're present and
put the men through the different drills
and maueuvers. and the inspecting officers
expressed themselves as being highly
pleased. stating that il the other battal-
ions make as good a showing they will be
satisfied.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
BANK DECLARES DIVIDEND.
Caroline County CVa0 Institution
Pays I5 Per Cent.

SPECIAL % TIE Washington Hc0ld
Fredericksburg, Va, March u.-At a
directors meeting of the Caroline County
Bank. of Bowling Green. Caroline Coun-
~, dividend Of l. per cent was declared
on all paid-in capital stock.
The following officers We're elected:
James T. Richards. president. George p.
Lyon. vice president; l.. +. Martin,
cashier and p. / Raymond. assistant
cashier: directors, J. +. Richards. George
2. Lyon. ". y. Blatt. /. r. Martin r.
ID. Freeman, w. r. Ennis, and $. ".
Broaddus.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
NEED NOT PAY COST OF TRIAL
Court Decides In Favor of Admins
traitors Of WcCue Estate

sIcciai t' The Washington Herald
Richmond Va, March 1--Judge r. Car
ter Scott to-day decided that bis tribunal
could not compel the administrators of the
estate Of The late j. Samuel McCue TO pay
the State the expenses Of the famous
murder trial at Charlottesville The Com
monwealtb's attorney OF Charlottesville
viii probably take the case TO the Supreme
Court of the state
McCue killed Hs Uife two years ago
and WAS hanged The State sought 10
force the executors of she estate 10 pay
the expense of ths trial. The case came
10 the Circuit Court from the Corporation
Court of Charlottesvilr.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
FUNERAL OF PROF. TODD.
Buried with Military HOnoTs in
Naval Academy Cemetery.

SUCcial % The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Nd. March 11.-FUneraI serv-
ices over the body of Prof. Henry Davis
Todd, L. 5. y, were held at St. Anne's
Protestant Episcopal Church this after
noon. The funeral was military, and all
the honors Of hts rank were accorded the
dead omCeT and instructor.
The funeral procession. which was
commanded by Capt T. B. Howard. L 5.
". consisted of a battalion Of marines
from the Academy, headed by the Acad-
emy band. The officers and civilian pro
/ fessors and instructors at the institution
turned out in body. The iuterment took
place IN the Naval Academy Cemetery.
where the customary salute was fred by
a squad of marines and taps" blown by
the bugieT. The pallbearers-al officers
attached 10 the Academy or on the re-
tired list now living in Annap0lis-were
Admirals F. A. Cook. retired. and A. II
Mccormack. retired; Medical Director T.
c. Walton. retired, Pay Inspector r. T.
CasweH. retired; Capt. George p. Col
vocoresses. Commander II. Mel Huse.
Surgeon George Pickrell. and Prof. Z. X.
Rawson.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
JIM CROW LAW VIOLATED.
Seventy-fOur Indictments Returned
Against Southern Railway.

oItOWT - ID. washington HeTaId.
Rocky Mount Va. March n.-Circuit
Court convened here to-day. Seventy
four indictments were returned against
the Southern Railway for violating the
jim crow law. Several personal damage
suits have been entered against the South
ern, the aggregate of all suits being
nearly S100C00
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Director Barrett Lectures.

Director John Barrett. OF the Interua-
dressed a large audience Of men this even
ing in the Second Presbyterian Church on
the subject, The Relation of New South
America with the United States" He
gave an interesting description OF the re-
sources and recent advancement Of the
Latin republics, and told Of the habits and
characteristics Of the South American
people. Mr. Barrett also explained the
purposes OF the International Bureau OF
American Republics. The meeting was
under the auspices OF the Presbyterian
Brotherhood
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Part Of Capitol Roof Falls.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. March 1l-About niHe
girders OF the roof Of the capitol building
fell this morning. crashing through the
ceiling directly over the entrance to the
governors Office. The accident happened
al an early hour, and no one was hurt.
but several of the early arrivals were
given scare that made them jump for
the doors. The fallen pieces weighed
about POO pounds. There is another crack
in the cement, and it is likely to fall
at any time. This is to be removed at
nnCp.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Alleged Bigamtst valves Hearing.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Newport News. Va. March u.-Edward
F. Mahoney. charged with bigamy. was
brought before Justice Brown this morn
ing and waived ii preliminary hearing.
1t is expected that he viii be indicted al
once and viii be summoned for an early
trial His first wife. Mrs. Sadie r Ma
honey, OF Herndon, Va. will be sum
moued. His second wife is here.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
TWO DEATHS At LAUREL.
Philip H. Israel and Henry w. THESE
Pass Away.
Special % Tie Wl-lmston Herald

hpeclaI % The wilmington HlT8It-
Laurel Md March Ii-Philip II.
Israel died to-day Of paralysis He was
Gfty-six years of age. lie is survived By
his widow and two daughters. The funeral
viii take place Wednesday morning from
st. Philips Protestant Episcopal Church,
Rev r. A. Johnstoue. officiating Inter
ment viii be in GreenmOunt Cemetery,
Baltimore
Henry ". Thiese died here to-day after
a short illness OF Brights disease. RE
was sixty-eight years OF age. Besides his
widow. he is survived by two daughters
and two sons, Mrs J. W. owen. Disney
4. Bertha Bond. William IT,, and Frank
THESE
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Mudd Makes Appointments.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd. March 1.-Representa-
tive sydney +. Mudd of the Fifth Con-
gressional disf;ct Of Maryland. has ap-
pointed John Thompson, of Annapolis,
son Of Mai. William A. Thompson. United
States army, retired military instruc-
tor at st. Johns College, as candidate
for a cadetship at tha Military Acad-
envy. West Point, y. Y. Representative
Mudd has also designated William
Strohm. of Annapolis son OF Matthew
Strohm, boxing master at the Naval
Academy, as young Thompson's first
alternate The appoiHtees will take the
coming spring examinations for admis-
sion
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Kennedy Case considered.
.ciaI Go The Washington Herald.

Special Go The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. March 1.-THE State
library board met tonight in the matter
OF the resignation Of John p Kennedy.
librarian Tt will probably be several DAYS
before a decision is reached Ii was
stated tonight that still other indict-
ments of using his official position for
his private gain Viii be made against the
librarian
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
No Change in Rates Effected.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, March u.-While a
movement q on foot in several quarters
to-day TO yhave meetings held for the
purpose Of denouncing the Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Norfolk and Western
railroads for their high rates TO the
jamestown Exposition, so far as can be
learned these efforts have not taken def
mite shape or produced results.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Girls SchooI 10 Neet.

special To- The Washington Herald
Lynchburg Va, March 1.-THE first
meeting of the Association Of Colleges
and Schools for Girls. which was organ
ICED in Richmond last December al the
educational conference. viii be- hell at
the Randolph Macon Wouan's College
here, april !. ?. and 3.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Oyster Not AEricuIturaI Product
Special to The Washington Herald

-I-'I0I 70 IIIE " dsIIlIlhIUIi IItIHII-
College Park. March 1.-THE trustee,
Of the Maryland Agricultural Coneg,
have arranged for a series Of farmers
institute meetings to be held a the sew
eral landings on the Eastern shore. tn,
first meeting TO be held at Crisfeld, Aprl
le- The trustees have decided to abolish
the oyster feature of the expedition, Rob.
ert Crane raising the point that the cuiti
walton of oysters was not an agriculture
stunt
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Judgc NIcsherrr Improrinr.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Baltimore, March 11.-Chief Judge James
McSherry. of the Court of Appeals, who
is at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, is re-
ported TO be resting comfortably. After
remaining here until he has regaiued
part Of his strength. the judge will go
South to convalesce.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Three Candidates speak.

Judge Charles Z. Nicol, r. Lindsey
Gordon. and c. c. Carlln. candidates for
the Democratic nomination in this dis
trict for Congress, addressed the voters
Of Stafford County this afternoon at the
county courthouse. The occasion was the
opening Of the March term Of court, and
large crowd was present Alr. Gordon
spoke first, followed by Judge Nicol, M
Carlln closing. Mr.. Gordon, Judge NiCOl.
and Mr.. Carliu Will address the. voters Of
CuIpeper County. at Culpeper. hext Mon
day.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
school Examiners Meet.

The State board OF school examiners
convened here this morning for a session
I OF several days. The board is composed of
II. Russell, FarmviIle, president. J. IT,
Saunders. OF Portsmouth, secretary;
Harry Hart, Of Roanoke; e. c. Maphis
or Charlottesville and J. : Thomas
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
CAPT. HANNUM, U. S. N, DIES.
Was Promoted for Conspicuous Con-
duet at Battle of Santiago.

OGEA n BaAttc ot SanuS&o.
Capt John L. Hannum. L. S. n. re-
tired died AT the Naval Hospital, Naval
Home. Philadelphia. Pa, Sunday. He
was born in Philadelphia on March 8
lSi5. and was appointed to the naval serv-
ice as third assistant engineer from
April p, 1863. During the civil war he
served on the Pawnee, Nahant. and Phlox
He attained the rank of chief engineer OF
May 4. 1891
During the Spansh-American war he
was attached to the Minneapolis and
Brooklyn. After the war he served al
the Boston Navy Yard and the League
Island Navy Yard He was placed on
the retired list with the rank of captain
on June 80 1889
In 1901 he was advanced two numbers
in rank for eminent and conspicuous con-
duet on board the L. ). ). Brooklyn or
July s. 1S9S. at the battle of Santiago
while serving at chief engineer of that
vessel
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
S. ]. HODGES ELECTED MAYOR.
Peoples Ticket Wins Municipal Con
test at ShepheTdstOwn.
71cial n Tie Washington HTaId-

Hagerstowu, Nd. March 1L-At the
municipal election held to-day at Shop
herdstown, the following were chosen:
Mayor. Samuel j. Hodges; recorder,
Harrison Schley, councilmen E. II
Reinhart, Dr q. w. Banks and David
Lemen, all of the Peoples ticket; J. l..
Welshan and J. ID. Billmeyer. of Every
body's ticket There were three tickets
in the field the third being the Citizens
ticket
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Rule Against Clay Dismissed.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va. March 1O.-At Rust
burg to-day. the rule against County
Treasurer Clay, of Campbell County. was
dismissed. The rule cited the official to
show cause why he should not be re-
moved for malfeasance and misfeasauce
IN Office
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Farmer Dies of Hydrophobia.

Special to The Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va, March u-George W.
Mountcastle. a prominent farmer of the
Ferrum neighborhood, in Franklin
County. died of hydrophobia. He realized
his condition between the paroxysms and
bade his wife and three children farewell.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
William H. Bonz Dead.

SPECIAL % Ihe Washington Hefed-
Charlottesville, Va. March 11.-William
H. Boaz, of Covesvile, Albemarle County,
for several sessions member of the Vir-
ginia legislature died at his home, of
BTight's disease, in the ffty-eighth year
OF his age,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

By a deed placed on record in the Cor
poration Court to-day, J. G. Hunter con
veyed to II. c. Meyers house and lot on
the west side of Pitt street between Duke
and Wolfe streets. The consideration was
not named.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

Before Judge John T. Mason. Eugene
Ballard will be tried for the shooting Of
Raleigh Cooper. in dispute over a dog.
October q last, near Berea, Stafford
County, of which wounds Cooper died.
The trial Will be held at stafford Court
House
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

II is expected that William Johnson
c0iored. who is charged with the murder
of Charles 7. Smith. will be tried at this
term Of the Corporation Court. At the
opening Of court to-day an order was en-
tered making this a term for the trial Of
criminal cases. Johnson is in Jail at Fred
ericksburg
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

Carl Mander was arrested this evening
by officer Knight on d warrant charging
robbery Of cars Of the Washington South
eru Railway.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
NEW MAYOR PROVES TERROR.
Ex-SaIOOnkeePcr in Power Makes
EviI-dOers Quake.

C19CI7I % Ilu " acTINET0U HfTaII-
CumberlaBd. Md. March IN j.
Tferney the new mayor of Piedmont,
who relinquished the saiO1r business
upon being elected mayor, having pIom-
ised 10 do so while his campaign was in
progress. Is proving a terror 10 evil
doers. During the first week OF March
he imposed and collected fines amounting
to S94, which. with SO turned over during
February, makes $40 since his inaugura-
tion as mayor.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

The first municipal election at Glady
Randolph Comfy ". Va. resulted in a
victory for the Citizens ticket as fol-
lows. Mayor. DR.. c. c Rodgers. re-
corder. . Z. Parke; councilmen. W. r.
Wadsworth, l. II. Sack, r. X. Kisner.
5. r. Counor. and J. r. Greer.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

Richard 3. Waddel. native of Frost
burg. Md. is dead at Brandonville, ".
Va, aged seventy years. WaddelI served
in the Union army as quartermaster ser
geant Of Company r. Sixth Regiment,
West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
White House Rolls

If you'd enjoy perfect hot
Bread for breakfast, warm
these rolls in the oven for
a few minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

William Hosford, clerk at the Hotel
Hendricks. Hendricks. W. Va. died Of
heart failure at Hendricks. yesterday
He served in the Union army in the civil
war. having been a member Of the IA
nous Pennsylvania Bucktail Regiment
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Have to Await Papers.

Therefore IL was necessary 10 await
papers bearing the clerks ceruhcation
before they could be legally served.
II WAS learned to-day thar the counsel
for the petitioners do not intend 90 de-
lay matters at all. and that the work Of
taking dispositions will begin al the ear
liest allowable moment.
Attorney Samuel j. Elder. who is to
have charge of the ease of the Boston
defendants, returned from Concord this
forenoon. RE would say nothing about
his conference with Gen. Streeter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-02

Default having been made in the conditions of
a chattel mortgage, bearing date the 18th day of
March, 1905, executed and delivered by Allen b.
AcCollor, mortgagor. to John Montgomery
Office of the register of deeds for Cavalier
county, North Dakota; on the 21st day of
March, 1905, at 900 o clock a. m, as follows
to-wit: By failure to pay the debt thereby Sc
cured tits maturity, said debt being the sum
mum from March 18th: 1905, due November
now due by reason of said default.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of said
mortgage, and by order of Warren & ~koehmstedt
the present owners of said mortgage 1 will sell
the following chattels described therein towit
One % s, D. Hoosier Drill new 1906.
At PUBLIC auction for cash at the front door of
the post office at Wales, North Dakota, between
the hours of y M: and d. 4 90 p m, on Saturday
which sale shall be paid: First, the costs and
expenses Of said mortgage sale and lawful at
interest thereon at the date of sale; Third the
balance to the owner of the nortgaged property
A. H. KoEHMsTEDT, Agent.
Dated at Wales, N. D., April "a, 1907.