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The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cumberland. Sept. 4-The Cumberland
city council has decided 70 employ two more men on
the paid fire department. in order 70 give each man
enc day Of rest IN eight
Baltimore, Sept. 4-Col and Sfrs. Jerome
Lang Of S0ls West North avenue. announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter. Hiss Leocade Lang 70
Mr. Max Rosenberg, Of Roanoke, Va
Cumberland, Sept +-The death OF
James VALENTINO, the tillerman who was killed by
the breaking Of FIRE ladder Is 70 be rgdly investi
gated. to determine the responsibility f0r the lad
deg's breaking.
Annapolis. Sept 4-Gov. Waraeld spent
this morning IN Annapolis and disposed Of some
pardon court business and made two appointments.
BE also addressed the Teachers Institute represent
ing Eve counties, nor iu session here.
Baltimore, Sept. 4-eov. Warheld has
received a letter from Gen. J. Warren Keifer. who
expresses his intention Of being present during Old
Home Week next month. De also states that John
a. deMahon, Of Dayton an aged MaTylander, is ex-
peeted to be present
Chestertown. Sept. 4-Albert Blake. col
o7ed. was shot and killed early on Monday morning
while on bis way home from g camp meeting Ia
Queen Anne County The shooting occurred near
Galena, and the murderer is unknown, except that
be IS said to be colored man.
Hagerstown, Sept 4.-Euring a thunder
storm last night lightning struck the large barn on
far from Aptietam battle field The building and its
contents we're destroyed. Three driving horses per-
ished The loss Is about 1900 partly covered by
insurance.
Cumberland, Sept. AIT the third days
session Of the Allegany County Teachers Institute.
to-day. Dr. Richard G. Boone, editor Of Education
Boston, talked on Time Factor In School
ing" This afternoon DR.. LeTi seeley Of the New
jersey STATE Normal School, Trenton talked on
The Csc Of Incentives Ia the School"
Frederick. Sept. 4-The Sunday School
Workers Institute Of Frederick County has or
ganfzed with the following officers. President. Ed.
ward 5. EiehelbeTgeri vice presidents. Milton q.
Urner and Henry Trail; secretary, Miss Eleanor Ab-
bot. treasurer William D. Zimmerman; sssper1n-
tendent Of toacheTS' training department Prof
Oscar B. CobieRtz; superintendent home depart
meus ReY. A. J. Kiracofe superintendent primary
department Mrs William 7. MuIlinix, and superin-
tendent adult department. Rev. John Paul Tyler
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
GIVES LIFE TO SAVE OTHERS
Aged Woman Burned to Death After
Warning Tenants Of Building.
Panic Attends Mysterious Fire In
East Side Apartment House
in New York.

New York. Sept. Awhile trying to
save others from fire in the tenement at
202 East Ninety-eighth street early to-
day. Mrs. Kate Aronowitz. eighty years
old, was burned TO death. She was found
after the Ere on an upper floor OF the
building. whittier she had gone TO rouse
the sleeping tenants. Z few moments
later she died without regsining con-
sciousness.
In the panic which followed the alarm
given by the old woman another jumped
from q second-story window, and, It is
said. was fatally injured
The IRE started in the basement and
did not get above the FIRST floor. Abraham
Goldfarb. a grandson Of the old woman.
vas awakened by the smoke, and he. too.
ran through the house shouting a warn
ing.
The panic-stricken tenants poured out
OF their rooms and down the stairs into
the street Before the fremen reached
the scene G0ldfarb missed Mrs. Arono-
witZ and started again into the building
trying TO make his way upstairs, but the
SlAAHhc ADlNE0 l44il UdEA cAl4A lic AdA "
give up the attempt
Many had difficulty in getting out be-
cause of the smoke and there was great
excitement Mrs. Ida Miller and her
husband, Morris, made their way through
the smoke down one flight from the third
floor. but could get no further. They
jumped from the second story 20 the
ground. Mrs. Miller was seriously shocked
and bruised, and may die.
Firemen Smith and GoldIng found Mrs.
Aronowltz on the stairs.
She was carried 10 the street and at
tended by DR.. Fisher. OF Flower Hos
pltal. but she died within few minutes.
She had been terribly burned in an effort
to save the lives of others.
FIremen exdnguished the blaze with
out much Of a battle, and the tenants
were allowed to return 70 their rooms.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
TO-mOrro1v-CookIng and CiviIIza
tiOn.
SPENCERIAN COLLEGES.
President DraughOn Talks About
HIS Washington Purchase.

President DraughOn Talks About
HIS Washington Purchase.
From the Nashville tTennl American.
Prof. John T. Draughon, president OF
Draughon's Practical Business College
Company, has returned from Washing
ton. D. c., where, on last Saturday, he
purchased the Spencerian Business Col
lege, one of the Oldest business instltu-
tions in the United States. This college
was founded by Prof II. c. Spencer. one
of the originatOrs Of the SpenCerian sys-
TEN OF penmanship, and throughout its
nearly fifty years existence 1t has en-
joyed an unusual degree Of prosperity.
Prof. Draughon said that for a long
time he had his eye on the Capital Of
the country as a good location for one Of
Draughon's colleges, and he considered
himself especially fortunate in securing
an institution having such a long and
honorable career. He expects to make
Washington headquarters Of the north
eastern division of his colleges, and con-
templates establishing Draughons col
leges in the Virginias Maryland, and
Pennsylvania.
Edgar NJ Hayes. formerly OF Nashville
but now Of the Hayes-Sharp Realty Com
pany, Washington, will be the manager
Of DraughOn's Washington College. Mr.
Hayes was graduated from Draughon's
Nashville college ten years ago, since
which time he has been a resident of
Washington. having been engaged in the
real estate business most of the time. It
was through his firm that Prof. Draughon
purchased the Spencerian Business Col
lege. Mr. Hayes is well known in both
Nashville and Washington, and he will
undoubtedly prove successful as manager
Of Draughon's Washington College
Prof. Draughon said that he could con-
duct 100 schools with as much ease. and
Just as successfully as half a dozen. One
great advantage in conducting a number
of schools Is that the managers and teach
ers are enabled TO exchange ideas. and
thereby enhance their value 10 both the
schools and the students. an advantage
not enjoyed by students who attend col
leges that have but few teachers. Prof.
Draughon attributes much Of the success
of Draughon's chain Of colleges to perfect
organization.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
GIT -FOUR MORE NEGROES
Eight in Jail at Annapolis for As
sault on Deputy.
Victim Believed to Have Chance of
Recovery and Lynehing Prob
ability Is Lessened.
- o The WaslInglon HeraIl.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, Sept. flour more
negroes, charged with completely in the
assault upon Deputy Sheriff James
Grouse. at Rock Creek, a negro resort
near Baltimore. on Sunday last. were to-
day brought 10 Jail here.
This morning Deputy Sheriff Smallwood
arrested Edward Porter, who IS employed
in factory at Curtis Bay IN the mean
time Chief Deputy Nicholas H. Bryan,
who went to Curtis Bay last night. start
ed on a morning train with the two
negroes whom the police officials arrested
there yesterday Porter was placed on
the train with Deputy Bryan and the trio
was brought TO Annapolis and lodged in
Jail.
The two arrested at Curtis Bay are
Emory Dorsey ana Daniel Johnson. The
latter was positively identified by Small
wood as one Of the mob which assaulted
Grouse. When Smallwood returned 10
Annapolis tonight he brought with him
Edward Powell This makes eight negroes
now confined in Jail. Deputy Smallwood
has Identified four OF them.
With the information which he has
Smallwood is confident that before the
week ends there will be fifteen or twenty
negroes behind the bars. He has secured
Information upon which he expects 70
run down and capture the ring leaders,
Deputy Sheriff Grouse IS resting some
what easier than last night His c0ndi-
ton Is still very serious, but there is
some hope for recovery. The talk of
lynching has subsided 10 some extent al-
though Indignation over the affair IS still
rife throughout the county.
The fact that Grouse seems to be hold
ing his own tends 10 lessen the prOba-
bilitv Of mob violence.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
CADDY SHOOTS ANOTHER.
Doctors Have to Mend Rent in the
Victims Liver.


Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Sept 4.-While standing
in a group Of caddies at the Elkridge
kennels, Woodbrook, yesterday after
noon. Delmar Harman, thirteen years
old. a caddy at the club, was shot in
the left side by the accidental dis
charge OF a gun in the hands Of Charles
Russell, thirteen years old, and serious
ly wounded. The boy was hurried TO
the Union Protestant Infrmary, where
it was found that the bullet had pene-
trated the liver. necessitating two or
three stitches therein, and passed out
through the right side To-day he is
reported to be doing well, and IS ex-
pected to recover.
Russell was taken before Justice Ke-
hoe. of Govans. and explained that the
shooting was accidental. He said he
was endeavoring to remove a tammed
shell from the breech OF the rife.
when the hammer slipped. He said he
did not realize the weapon was loaded.
Russell was formally released on ball
In the custody Of his father, but no
prosecution IS anticipated.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

Lynchburg, Sept. 4-The next session Of
the Randolph-sfacon WOman's College win open
September H. and IL IS expected that the enrolment
win reach 400 the first day
Marshall, Va, Sept. 4-The Washington
district conference + the Baltimore annual confer
ence, " Z. Church South. convened here last
night 10 remain in session through Thursday.
Huntington, Sept. 4-The annual con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal churches Of
West Virginia opens at Huntington on October 9.
bishop Henry SpeIlneyer Of Cincinnati. recently
returned from China. win preside.
Fairmont, Sept. 4.-A1iss Jean Fleming
and Mr.. Sweeney Fleming entertained number Of
friends at their home ia Fairmont, complimentary
TO their house guests and the young men in Fair
mont attending the tennis tournament.
jamestown Exposition, Sept. 4-On Sep
tember IS the republic 9f Mexico win observe the
anniversary Of her indeD ndence by celebration at
the jamestown Exposition, and this event gives
promise OF being most elaborate affair.
Lynchburg. Sept. 4-During the electri-
cal storm last night a cyclone swept ever a small
area Of Campbell County On Gamblers Mountain
immense trees were uprooted The precipitation
here was So inches. and several big plants were
idle to-day because they were flooded last night.
Lynchburg, Sept. 4-Jesse Legrand.
aged twenty-five years. Of L5nchburg. was struck by
lightning last night near Galts Mills. Amherst
county. he kas spending lis VACATION AZ the home
OF L. NJ. Kent with his young wife. and was within
q short distance from his stopping place when he
was killed.
Richmond. Sept. A requisition was
yesterday honored by Cos. Swanson for Ell Alex
ander colored who is wanted in Meckenlmrr
County " c.. for the murder Of Oliver Queddng
ton, five years ago. The man was delivered to NJ
NJ Earnhsrdt. who left with his prisoner for the
Old North State.
Weston. Sept flames Norris, who Is
connected with the Citizens National Bank. os
Weston. and Miss Mabel Ruttsncutter Of Clarks
burg who was stenogr8pher and bookkeeper for
Alexander & Alexander. Clarksburg went quietly
to Oakland, Nd, where they were married, to the
surprise Of theK friends.
Richmond. Sept 4 - Tomorrow night
win see the finish q the bitter and prutTacted
political campaign which for months has-raeed IN
Henrico County. The ofice Of treasurer VIII be the
most warmly contested. The deposed treasurer
Henry C. Hechler. is spoken Of tonight as ths
probable winner over William B. Fraser. the in.
e1mbent-
Keyser. Sept. 4-John Henry Birch
field. whose death occurred few days ago st Coxs
Landing. the eldest resident Of West virginia
his age being 100 years He enjoved unusual health
throughout his life. and despite his advanced age
only a short tine befOro be died was able to walk
long distances. His wife died fftesn years ago. at
the age Of ssTenty-il1e.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
CHILD KILLED BY CAR.
Mary Rhinehgrt Victim of RaPfd
Transit Line in Frederick.

Transit Line in Frederick.
Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick. Nd, Sept 4.-Mary, the
three-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Rhinehart, was run over and
killed on West Patrick street by an cleo
tric car on the Frederick and Middletown
Railroad late this afternoon
The little girl was playing on the street
when a car. in charge Of Motorman Al
bert Kefauver and Conductor John Hers;,
came along at high speed.
Just as the car crossed Derr street the
child tried TO cross the track several
yards In front of the car and had cleared
the first rail safely when struck and
knocked down. The car ran over the
child's legs and cut them 5oth OF at the
knees. Her clothes became wrapped
around the front axle. and with every
revolution Of the wheels her head was
pounded against the street
Residents all along the trolley line are
bitter against the railway company on
account Of the high rate OF speed at
which the cars have been run over the
streets.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
REPUBLICANS WILL FIGHT.
Virginia Committee Discusses State
and National Activity.

and National Activity.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Sept. 4-The Republi-
can State committee. presided over by
Chairman Bascom slemp. held its first
meeting Of the year here to-day.
1t has been determined by the Re-
publicans to bring out Republican
candidates IN all legislature districts
IN the state this fall. wherein there
may be a chance Of Republican sue
cess.
The delegation 20 the next Republi-
can National Convention was also dis
cussed. It is sure to be Rooseveltian,
whatever that may mean when the con-
vention meets. The Republican party
is 10 continue lilly white" in the State.
While here the committeeman and
other prominent Republicans are the
guests OF Alvah II. Martin, member OF
the committee from the Second Con-
gressional district, and Republican and
fusion leader Of Norfolk County Camp
bell Slemp, representative in Congress
from the Ninth Virginia district, is at
tending.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
ELKS TO RAISE FLAG.
Presented TO Home by baltimore
Lodge of the Ordes.
Specfal 70 The WasbIrrton Herald

Special to The Washington Herald
Lynehburg, Va, Sept 4.-The large
flag and pole presented by members Of
the Baltimore Lodge Of Elks to tho
Elks' National Home, in Bedford
County. viii be put IN commission on
September q.
The grand exalted ruler and grand
trustees. as we'll as Elks from various
portions OF the State, and from Bait.
more. are expected to be present. The
pole stands loo feet above the ground
and the flag is thirty feet in length.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
STATES DAY CALLED OFF.

Death of Governors Wife Cancels
LOuisiana's Celebration.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Sept. 4-owing to the
death Of Mrs. Blanchard. wife Of the gov
ernor Of Louisiana. there Will be no
Louisiana Day at the jamestown Expo
sition.
Gov. Swanson received information OF
the unexpected death of Mrs. Blanchard
this morning.
The governor is also in receipt OF infor-
nation that Gov. Floyd. of New Hamp-
shire will visit Richmond next Saturday
The visitor viii be called upon by the
Virginia governor while here. Later Gov.
Floyd will so to the jamestown Exposl-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
FREES BLACK HAND BOYS.

Baltimore Grand Jury Dismisses
Jokers Whose Joke RebOunded.
Editor Of The Washington Herald:
Baltimore, Sept 4.-The charges
against all the boys who were arrested
in connection with the BLACK Hand"
case, in which It was charged that they
attempted 90 extort money from Israel
Rosenfeld. a tailor, I19S Mosher street
by means Of threatening telephone
messages and letters. were dismissed
this morning by the grand Jury, and
the boys were released.
They are John w. Lockard, Oscar
150wies, Walter Hammond, Herbert
Sharp, and Charles Myers.
The boys claimed that the annoy
ances Of which Rosenfeld complained
were intended merely as a joke.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
WOULD GUARD CITY TREES.

Lynchburg Plans Municipal For
estry Department.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Sept. A movement
is on in the city council to provide for
a department Of forestry. under the d.
rection Of the council committee On parks.
for the care OF shade trees and shrubbery
in the city.
The biggest work OF such department
would be the eradicating Of the San Jose
scale. which is playing havoc with shade
trees Throughout The city.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER.
Carroll County Man VIII BE Drought
fE0m san Francisco.

Special to The Washington Herald
Radford. Va. Sept. IA young man
named Greenwood, of Carroll County. is
to be tried for murder. He is twenty
years old. and two months ago he en-
listed in the United States Marine Corps
In San Francisco.
He one day told his captain that he was
suspected of murder In Carroll County
The authorities were communicated with,
and Sheriff Blaukenship went for him
He was still in the uniform of Uncle Sam
when he passed through Radford.
The crime Of which Greenwood is sus-
pected was the murder of a man named
Pluhkett. who was shot from ambush
two years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
MISS RADFoRD ORDAINED.
LynchburE DeacOness VIII Teach
Christianity in Japan.

Special To The Washington Herald
Lynehburg, Va, Sept. miss Bertha
Radford, daughter Of Mrs Laura Rad
ford, OF this city, who has completed a
special course at St Faiths School, New
York City, was ordained a deaconess OF
the Episcopal Church here to-day. The
service took place at st. PauI's Church.
The ordination was by Bishop Tucker.
who was assisted by Rev. James NJ.
Owens. Of Norfolk, formerly rector of this
church.
Miss Radford viii SAT- IN six weeks for
Japan. and will do missionary work in
the diocese OF Tokyo.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
Paving Upper king Street.

Under the direction Of City Engineer
Dunn. a force OF men was put 90 work
this morning on the improvements on
upper King street, recently authorized by
the city council. The area included lies
between Tayette street and the corpora
ton line. It viii be finished in vitrified
brick, and when the work Is completed
there will be an uubroken line Of modern
paving on King street from the boundary
10 the wharf
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
VISITS PREACHER AND WEBS.
Winchester Girls Marriage Surprise
90 Friends of Both Parties.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. Sept. 4.-George T.
Baker, well-known young resident Of
Winchester. and Miss Hilda Virginia
Grimm. the pretty daughter of Mrs. J.
Reilly Grimm. also Of this city, were
married last evening at the parsonage
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. in
Williamsport, Nd, Rev. Guy A. Lut.
trell. pastor. performing the ceremony.
The bride had been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs Luttrell, the minister's wife.
The announcement. made here to-day.
was a surprise.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
TWO CASES SUBMITTED.
Three Lawyers Admitted 10 Virginia
supreme Court bar.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
staunton. Va, Sept. 4-To-day's pro-
ceedings in the Supreme Court Of Virginia
were as follows:
H. Clay Miller VS.. Cornelia J. Simpson.
from Corporation Court Of staunton; ar
gued and submitted. Lawrence Smith VS..
John NJ. White, from Circuit Court OF
Albemarle County; argued and submitted.
G. B. Sinclair. John S. White. and Will
lam T. Lang, OF Charlottesville. Va, quail
lfled 70 practice in this court.
Next casei called: Norfolk and Western
Railway Company VS. Bondurant; South
ern Railway Company VS.. Smith, Nc
Corrnick We. EIsea.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
TAKES UP TAX LEVY CASE.
West Virginia Supreme Court Be-
gins Fall Term.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Charlestown, W Va, Sept. 4-The Su-
preme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
convened here to-day, with Judges San
ders, McWhorter. Miller. PoffenberEer
and Brannon on the bench.
The only case argued was that IF the
State against the County Court OF Writ
County. involving a levy.
The court viii be in session about ten
days.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
DEBATE At MANASSAS.

Senator Machen and MFR. wedder-
burn Address the Voters.
Special to The Washington Herald
Manassas, Va, Sept A-Senator Lewis
Il. Machen and A. J. Wedderburn met
in joint debate IN Nicol Hall here to-
night in the interests Of their respective
candidacy for the Virginia State senate.
Their arguments were eheered BY a
large crowd OF voters. r. e. Thornton,
the other candidate for tbs senate. failed
to appear at the meeting. although ne
was invited.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
LAMAR DISMISSES LUCKETT.
Rockville Principal Must Go at End
of Present Term.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Md. Sept. 4.-Cooke D. Luck
EFT, principal Of the Rockville High
School, stated this afternoon that George
II. Lamar, president of the county school
board, called upon him Saturday and in
formed him that his services would not
be needed after the present school year,
which closes next summea.
It is supposed that President Lamar
thus took time by the forelock In order
to give Prof. Luckett ample opportunity
to provide himself with another piace.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
FOUR posr.OFFICEs CLOSED.
Patrons Compelled 10 Journey 10
winchester for Their Mail.

winchester for Their Mail.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. Sept. 4.-Four Fred
orick County st-ofices-Nain, Albin,
Whitehall. and Cedar Grove-have just
been closed. IN consequence of a tele-
gram from the Post-ofiee Department
resembling its former order for the es-
tablishment Of a new rural free deliv-
cry system in that section.
A big petition was sent to the depart
ment opposing the rural route, but a
previous order requiring the four Of
fees to be closed September ! was not
modified.
All patrons Of these Offices are now
compelled to come 10 Winchester for
their mail. a great amount Of which has
accumulated
The Washington herald., 1907-09-05
Mayor Discusses
Sanitary Conditions.
SEES DANGER OF DISEASE
weeds and Waste Accommodating in
Way that Menaces Health of Com
munity and System Is at Fault,
PaR DeeIares-Last Day on Which
the Candidates Can Qualify.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
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5gg King Street

so King Street
Alexandria, Va, Sept. Am improve
ment in the sanitary condition Of this city
is needed. according to Mayor Paff, who
said this evening that many complaints
had been made to him in regard TO the
unhealthful and unsightly state In which
a large number of alleys and vacant sec
tons have been placed by the accumula-
ton Of weeds. as well as the deposit Of
waste.
The mayor expressed the opinion that
the system IN vogue here for attending to
these matters is radically at fault. He
referred TO the fact that the city, though
having a department of puwic health, has
been for some time without the services
of a regularly organized board of health.
He also called attention 70 the failure OF
the city council to adopt his suggestion to
empower the captain Of the chaingang to
act as sanitary officer. He urged the ne
cessity Of such an Official, and pointed out
that the captain Of the chaingang would
be In an excellent position 10 discharge
such services at the minimum Of expense.
The matter was twice brought before the
city council, but failed Of adoption.
Several specific and insisten. complaints
have recently been made TO the auth0Ti-
ties In regt I'd to staguant pools OF water
and accum4 4iations Of waste material Il
is asserted that a gradually growing
pond Of polluted water at the intersection
OF Wolfe and Union streets has become
a decided nuisance Complaint has also
been made about a large and unsightly
pile OF trash on a lot on the northwest
corner Of Gibbon and Royal streets.
Those interested IN the effort 70 obtain
Improvement IN sanitary matters assert
that II is essential for the prevention OF
typhoid fever and other complaints COM
nor Ia the fail.