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The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
SUICIDE IN CONVENT
Josephine Hill Ends Life in
House Of Mercy.
SHOT SHARTLES THE SISTERS
Dead Woman Had No IntimHtes-Un-
balanced Mind Supposed 10 BE Re
sponsibIe for Act-SeIf-destructio
Evidently Carefully PInnned-Be-
Iieved OverwoTk the Cause.

New York. Oct u.-whne the Sisters
at tile House Of Mercy. a Protestant
Episcopal institution at Inwood-on-the-
Hudson, were assembled at prayer in the
chapel early this morning, a shot rang
out from the teachers dormitores close
by. Several Of the Sisters hurried into
the building and found the body Of Miss
Josephine HILL "a teacher. lying on the
floor Of her room. A bullet in her right
temple rad killed her instantly.
on little dressing table at her side
,was an envelope. sealed. and addressed
90 sister Emily. ST Mary's Convent.
PeekskilIr It contains evidently some
KEYS. but whether there is any writing OF
message 10 indicate The reason for the
deed is unknown The mother superior
OF the institution refused 20 allow the en-
yelope to be opened. and ordered that it
should be mailed to the address given
Aside from this letter there was moth
ing to explain the deed.
Miss Hnl had been teacher in the in
stitution for about two years. "She kept
very much TO herself said the mother
superior to-day. and gently bat firmly
repulSed ali our efforts al intimacy We
an liked her in spite Of her exaggerated
reserve She was always dignifed, and
did her work faithfully and thoroughly.
Mind Unbalanced.
Sister Gertrude. the only member of
the sisterhood whose relations with Miss
Hill even approached intimacy, said that
the only possible explanation for the deed
was that Miss Hills mind was unbaI-
anced "She had seemed somewhat un-
settled for several days. and made her
self even more Of a recIuse than usual. %
Sister Gertrude told Coroner Shrady-
she had evidently planned the deed
carefully.
Two days ago she sent her trunks
away. saying that she was not feeling
well and hoped to take a few days rest
soon. ! can only think that she must
have been worn out with the work, and
decided in utter WEAKNESS Of mind to
take q long, long rest.
she had no love affairs or family trOu-
bles of any kind. at least none that / ever
heard her even hint at A picture Of a
young man. which she had In her posses
sion. I understood to be that of "a dead
brother
The funeral services will be i'm charge Of
the siSterhOOd and the burial in the little
yard Of the chapel. facing the Hudson.
The House of Mercy is under charge of
the Sisters of St Mary. Rev DR.. Morgan
Dix is president of the institution, Charles
A. Schermerhorn secretary, and Elihu
Chauncey treasurer
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
EX-SENATOR CLARK SUED.
Mexican Bank Makes Sensational
Charges iva Complaint.

Helena. Mont. oct. 3l.-Sensational, in
deed, are the allegations in a complaint
filed in the United States court here to-
day. wherein the Securities Banco de
Miners, of Chihuahua. Mexico. is the COM
plainant, and former Senator W. A.
Clark. his son. c. ". Clark, Of San
Mateo, Cal; J. Ross Clark. of Los An
geles; the Clarke Bank, Of Bate, and the
.Colusa- Parrot Mining Company of Wash
ington. are the defendants.
Several years ago. when the CIarks
were engaged in the mining business ia
Mexico, the complainant alleged, that c.
w Clark had made an overdraft for a
large sum. which he refused 10 pay, and
suit was brought. Judgment finally was
secured. and the bank garnisheed for the
amount It represented that Clark had
no deposits
The complainant, in the suit filed to-day
alleges that false returns were made.
aveTring "doctoring" over the answer Tt
prays that II insufficient funds are found.
enough OF Clarks Coluss-Parrott stock be
carried over 90 satisfy the Judgment.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
NORFOLK HAS A RACE RIOT
Policemen, Attempting an Arrest,
Kill Negro.
EnraEed Blacks Assault Omcers and
arrival Of Reserves Required
10 QueII Disturbance.
7rcal 10 TIE Washington Herald.

sIscisl to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Oct 3L-Hundreds 81
negroes in Norfolk's black belt Joined in
riot tonight which required twenty
police officers, headed by Capt. Cuthrien
10 quem One negro, Lei Wilson, was
killed and two officers. Godfrey and Mar
tin, were badly battered.
Godfrey, accompanied by Martin. had
shot down Wilson. who was advancing on
him with a dagger. It was to avenge
Wilson's death that hundreds Of negroes
surrounded Godfrey and Martin, swear
ing 10 take their lives. The officers.
pounded with bricks, spikes, and other
missiles. struggled bravery. using their
billies for all that was in them. Seven
negroes were laid out and blood was
flowing like water when the twenty other
policemen arrived. They, forming a
wedge and forcing their way through the
rioters, put them to flight.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
BONAPARTE PRINCIPAL ORATOR
Attorney General VIII Address Ken
Sington Republicans Tonight.

The Republicans Of Montgomery County
will conclude their campaign with a
ton. this evening at s O'clock. Attorney
General Charles J. BonaDarte. Internal
Revenue Commissioner John @. Capers.
and ex-senator Marion + Butler. of
North Carolina will be the principal
speakers in behalf of George r Gather.
for governor. and the remainder of the
Republican ticket in Maryland.
Arrangements have been made to have
an express train stopped at Kensington,
at 1910 p. m.. which viii afow those
from Baltimore and Washington to re-
turn promptly after the meeting The
Attorney General will devote a large pOr-
tion Of his remarks to the present elec-
ton laws
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
RIVAL TOWNS MAY HAVE WAR.
PcHnsyIVnniHns Prepared fo Fight
Over Telephone Line.


Pittsburg. oct 31.-Rochester and West
Bridgewater, rival towns on opposite
sides of Beaver Creek. a few miles from
Pittsburg. are each armed to the teeth
tonight and bloodshed is feared before
morning There has been much Wild
shooting during the day, but no one has
been hit up 20 date
The fight is over the laying Of telephone
lines on the bridge connecting the two
towns. West Bridgewater. which owns
part Of the bridge. objects to the tele-
phone people getting an entrance to the
town until certain papers are signed. but
the telephone people. assisted by the
Rochester authorities, it is claimed. have
been trying TO force matters.
While guards placed on the bridge by
West Bridgewater were at breakfast this
morning, men were set to work by the
telephone people, and there was shooting
when the guards came back. All guards
were arrested, charged with pointing
firearms, taken 10 Rochester and fined
while warrants were issued by the whole
sale for Rochester citizens BY angry per
sons from West Bridgewater.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
PROPHETS DO NOT AGREE.
Johnson and Burton Each Claim
Lead in MuyOraity Race.

Cleveland. Oct 5i.-"This is a fight %
The finish" said Representative Burton
tonight. and, as we approach the finish,
l am entirely confident that 1 am 70 be
elected. I am gaining every hour"
81 shall be elected for the fourth time
mayor of Cleveland" said Mayor Tom
Johnson. an hour later. only this time
I shall be elected by 25,ao0 majority"
The betting on the result Of the mayor
atty contest between Mayor Johnson and
Theodore Burton was more even tonight.
Most Of the money was placed AT 500 10
$50 on Johnson.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
WHEATON AHEAD OF RECORD
Aged walker Passes Through Bos-
ton on Way to Chicago.

Boston. oct Sl.-Edward r. Wheaton,
who Is trying to equal long distance
walking record from Portland. Maine, TO
Chicago. made by him forty years ago.
arrived here this afternoon from New
buryp5rt He travelled the distance Of
forty-two miles I'm eleven hours. and was
forty minutes ahead of time
He is now twelve miles ahead Of his
previous record. Tonight be walked 90
Dedham. and VIII leave there tomorrow
with the expectation of reaching Plain
field. Conn. by dark.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
AUTO WRECK VICTIM DIES.
Manager Morse, of LenOx Garage,
Has skull Fractured.

Piusfeld, Mass, Oct 3.-Manager
Thomas $. Morse. of a Lenox garage. is
dead st Mercy Hospital. from fractured
skull and internal injuries received I'm an
automobile accident at Sharon. Conn.
yesterday.
Morse and c. ". Scott chauffeur for
w J. Boardman. Mrs. ". Murray
Cranes father, were on their way to the
New York automobile show. Their steer
ing gear broke as they We're crossing
small bridge ar Sharon. and their MAJ
chine crashed through the railing and
plunged down an eight-foot embankment
into the stream Scott was slightly in
jured
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
ROOT AS A CANDIDATE.
Formidable Factor If Presented by
NeN York. Saws senator scott.

Senator Scott, Of West Virginia. mem
Der of the Republican National Commit
tee for that State. called on the Presi-
dent yesterday. He has just returned
from a trip to the City of Mexico, and
ne told the President that President Diaz
had spoken in words of the highest praise
of Secretary Root. who recently visited
him. After leaving the White House.
Senator Scott said.
II Secretary Root We're TO be presented
by his own State. be would make n
formidable candidate for the Republican
nomination for President next year
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
CO.. Rem Home To-morro,r.

The War Department was advised yes
terday that Maj. Gen. j. Franklin Bell.
chief of staff. viii leave MuIdoon's Sani-
tarium. at White Plains to-day and re-
sumo his duties here on Saturday. Gee.
Bell has completed a months course o-
treatment at the sanitarium He is re-
ported 10 be in excellent physical condi-
ton, having lost thirty pounds OF flesh. By
dieting and much outdoor exercise.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

The International Institute of AgricuI-
ture, which VIII meet in Rome Italy
next spring. was brought 70 the attention
of President Roosevelt yesterday. David
Lubin. Of California. called on the Presi-
dent TO talk with him about the pro-
gramme Tor the institute and other mat
ters connected with tine project One Of
the most important matters which the
meeting is 10 consider is the
proposition 10 adopt uniform methods OF
crop reporting in all countries.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly
cloudy and somewhat warmer to-
day; tomorrow cloudy; possibly
rain in the afternoon or by night
light to fresh southerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Montreal. Oct. 9l.-A fire which started
in the examining warehouses Of the Mon
treaI customs this afternoon resulted in
damage to the amount of about $4,000
Goods to the value of 100000 were stored
In the building. and a large portion was
badly damaged by fire and water.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Pittsburg. Oct 31-Prof. Z. W. Reed,
principal Of the schools of Sheridan. an
aristOrcatic suburb, was this afternoon
made a defendant in a $4,000 breach of
promise suit brought by Luella LOwstet-
ter, one OF the towns leading young So
ciety women. who claims she was Tilted
by the school principal.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

North Adams. Mass. Oct 3l.-Ray-
moud Hitchcock passed through this city
with two companions on the Harlem Ex-
press that reached here at 2.25 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, and took the trolley
20 Bennington. with the evident intention
Of getting 10 Canada by the quickest
route. The fact is vouched for by New
York man. who was on the train and rec
Ognized the actor
1t is said that. Lith two companions.
Hitchcock boarded the S:45 train Wed
nesday morning from New York, on the
Harlem division Of the New York Cen
trail They gave the conductor tickets
for Springfield. and seemed surprised
when told that they were on the wrong
train. Hitchcock then asked the nearest
route TO Manchester or Rutland, Vt, and
was told 10 come through To this city
and take the trolley to Bennington.
Thereupon the three paid cash fares TO
the conductor.
New York Police Baified.
New York. Oct SI-Local police have
continued the search for Raymond Hitch
cock, charged with having euticed young
girls 10 his rooms. without avail He
seems 10 have obliterated all traces of
mis- intended destination in his hasty fight
from the city. to escape "a hearing before
the court
One thing that was done to-day was to
continue the bail Of the actor until No
vember T. The ease in which he was
charged with having assaued Helen Won
Hagen was brought up before Magistrate
Wahle. in the Tombs Police Court. Her
mann Fromme. Hitchcocks lawyer. asked
that the case Dee put over until next
Wednesday. bail being continued
Assistant District Attorney Gsrvan
agreed 20 this. and it was done. Mr
Fromme said something about believing
that "a sang Of biuckmaiieTs had kid
mapped Hitchcock in order that he might
not be able To appear against them. now
that the police were learning 0f their
dolngs He had the idea that perhaps
/ the actor might have been murdered. %
get him thoroughly out of the way How
/ ever. Mr.. Fr0mme had hopes that before
next Wednesday he would Do able 10
produce his client in court
His Wife says Little.
/ Mrs. Hitchcock JFIora Zabeliei is not
/ likely 20 appear IN The Yankee Tourist
! for several days TO come. she is reported
/ 90 have retired. 90 visit with some friends
at Great Neck. in order 10 recover from
the strain of the last few days Size has
/ had little to say about the case. She be-
Iueyes. however. what 1Ir- Fromme has
said to De the real state of affairs She
thinks that her husband has been KID
mapped.
! In the meantime. although the steamers
outgoing from this city are being
watched. as well as those which leave
from Boston and from Canadian ports
there is a very distinct impression that
/ Hitchcock has not gone far from this
city. For one thing. his personal appear
ance is So distinctive that he would have
great trouble in adopting an effective dis
/ guise and for another it is thought that
/ he has found a place Of refuge not very
4 far from the theatrical district.
/ One place where it is believed that ae
/ is being concealed Is being watched by
/ the police. with "a strong idea that ae
/ viii be arrested there ID at all
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
Toy Rnuoon Travels Ear

Paris, oct $1.-The Eclair recently re-
leased ten thousand toy balloons. carry
ing prize tickets as an advertising
scheme One of them was found in Fin
land, it having Travelled a distance Of
$50 kilometers from Paris, thus beating
by . kilometers the long-distance balloon
record made by Count de la Vaux.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
CASHIER A SUICIDE.
Iowa Bank Closed and InVcstiga-
tiOn viii BE Made.

Des Moines. Iowa. Oct 51.-Frad Rocker,
cashier Of the First National Savings
Bank of Charlton. committed suicide to-
day. His daughter found him dead in
bed. He had taken poison
The bank has been closed and an inves-
tgauon viii be started. Worry over
losses sustained in the use of Modern
Woodmen funds is believed TO be the
cause. Rocker left note saving: Il
can't bear this strain any longer"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
WOMAN ASSASSIN HANGED.
Slayer of Russian Official Executed.
Despite Victims Request.

St Petersburg, Oct SIN disregard OF
the wishes of the man she killed, Nile
was hanged to-day FOR as
sassinating Director Maximofsky, Of the
prison department. Nile Ragozinikova
was arrested Immediately after shooting
Gen. Maximofsky and court-marualed,
and sentenced the next day.
Her victim begged on his death bed that
her life be spared.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
SHAKES HAND OF KING.
New Haven Judge Does rot wait for
Introduction.

New Haven, Oct a.-Judge Livingston
w. Cleveland, Of this city, got back to
New Haven to-day with a story of his ac-
cidental meeting with the King of Eng
land. He was the first New Englander to
get talk or audience with the King
without an Introduction note from the
American representative at the Court of
St James. Judge Cleveland saw the King
at the Newmarket races a few weeks ago,
walked up 10 him. put out his hand and
said he would like the honor Of giving
the Kings hand a shake. They shook.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
LIMIT BRYAN TICKETS.
Committee Completes Arrangements
for Banquet to Nebraskan.


for Banquet To Nebraskan.
-Four hundred and sixty-nine friends Of
William Jennings Bryan VIII have an op-
portunity 10 hear The Nebraskan speak
at the banquet which viii be givca him
ON the evening of November .; in the
Raleigh Hotel This number OF tickets
was decided upon at d meeting Iast night
OF n score Of Mr.. Bryan's Washington
supporters An executive committee
whose officers are Willis J. Abbot. chair
man. William Mex Clayton secretary,
and ". J. Dwyer, treasurer. was selected.
John Boyle, Gotten T. Bride. Hugh r..
Harvey. Raymond a. Heiskell. J. Fred
Kelley. George Killein, Thomas J. Moore.
j.. T. Moren, Robert z. Mattingly. John
=. Miller, Washington Naylor and Edwin
A. Newman complete the executive com
mittee
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
LOCAL.

Lame Talks of Western Prosperity.
Girls Seminary Is Robbed
2-Amundsen Plans Dash to Pole
3-Milk Price Goes Up To-day.
Halloween Quietly Celebrated.
l2-Gas Company May Double Stock.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
Persian FInnr CnverInr.

The auction sale of Oriental rugs and
carpets. from Persia. closes at Sloan's
1407 G st, to-day at II a. m. and .. m
This being the last day, rare bargains
may be expected.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAFHEC.
Hitchcock Fleeing 10 Canada.
1-Girl in Convent Ends Life
1-Hau's Sentence Is COMMITTED
Negro Killed in Race Riot.
S-Gold Coming from Europe
3-Bride in a Shipwreck.
4-News of Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
Murderer Il EIectrocu1ed

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. Royal Fowler
paid a murderer's penalty in the electric
chair in the State prison at 1909 O'Clock
this (Friday) morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
Celebrates Hts 10th Birthday.

FL Paso, Oct 31-Jesus Apodaca to-day
celebrated his 10th anniversary at La
mesa. \. Mex, being the Oldest man in
the Territory.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
RAILROADS PROVE
OUR PROSPERITY
Franklin X. Lane Says They
Give Growing Power.
CANNOT MEET DEMANDS
Traffic Too Heavy for Six Trans
continental Lines.

NIembeT of Interstate Commerce
Commission FIOuts Idea of Panic,
Through His Faith in the Strength
of she Railroads, Which, lie De-
clares, Continually Open Up New
TerritOrEs-ShOSv Great Increase,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

in banking dept. Of Union Trust Co. 1914
+ ST. y0u viii enjoy every banking ad-
vantage. Interest paid ou all accounts:
deposits subject 10 check at any time
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
HITCHCOCK IS SEEN
FLEEING TOCANADA
Accused Actor Recognized in
Massachusetts.
NEW YORK POLICEATSEA
Believe Comedian Is in Hiding
in the City.

Wife Of Opinion that Husband Has
maiIers-AttOrney Thinks he Way
Even Have Been MurdeFed-Bail
Continued for Week In Hope that
Comedian VIII Face Charges.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
baltimore and Return, S1.25,
Bnlfimnr.. a Ohin II. II.

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both DAYS. except Royal Linn
tied. City offices, lil7 6 st. and 6l9 Penna.
ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Dressed Siding Clear $500 per 100 FIT.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th st. & n. Y. ava
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Every Saturday and Sunday via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Tickets good returning
until Sunday night Al regular trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Flooring CveFy gOOd), $500 Per 100 Ft.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th and n. Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Ia Carte Lunch Served Daily
u Ecsstein's from u 70 8. l4l2 n. Y ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01
sI.25 20 Baltimore and Return.

shot Gun sale at ShappirIo'S Starts
To-day. Great bargains. See ad page s.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

Lock Out Prices of Lumber Much Lower.
Frank Libbey Co., 9Th 81. and \. J. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-01

No. I Cypress Shingles, $3.50 Per 1000.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th and n. Y, ave.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-05-07
Mines, Mills and Mining.

county the richest mining sectonsn the world
better transportation and capital develop
mining districts In states and territories mining
agriculture though progressing hand hand nearly
The market wdened BY
but relying home consumption ex
cusiv he exist and prosper but in this county the miner
depend upon each other great Let for
moment call attention of the capitalist of the most
important mining and mines in the county viz Mackay
with great copper mines; Morgan creek Garden creek lead and
silver mines: Bayhorse Rashorn Syar
rich eadsver and gold bearing Mines Poverty
Flats Centennial Fork Clayton; Slate creek Thompson
creek Robinson Stanley Basin with placer and quartz Fish
cold mines: Sheep Seafoa with their hundreds
rich silver mne Loon creek placer and gold quartz min
Washington gold the celebrated Yankee Forl
district which gold ores within its confines
hundred of mines the most prominent producers this time being
Lucky Boy Yankee Fork Custer also has
quartz mills quartz mills Custer dredg
ooat Stanley smelter at Bay
horse and Mackay In Custer county ha
nearly mining claims and the vast region has
been half prospected
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-05-07
Agriculture and Stock-Raising.

Agriculture ably supplements mining industry in enrchng
county rising in the Sawtooh mountains
river its border and
suing g general eastery direction recev
the besides the East Fork These
with Lost river ana its tributaries flow through
thousand still uncuvated Since the hand
man supply withhods irrigation takes
tie place of rain: and annually goes would
fruitful valleys of deserts, would convert the
the sounds from homes Agri
culture of the county its infancy
The time large gatng canals will be taken
which has endless water supply and many
rich sagebrush land along tue river will be
reclaimed county produce wonderful yields Of
hay wheat potatoes per and large
harvested each year
growing of leading industries of the county and
with the usually valleys excellent
very remunerave industry and the county
each year derives largest the way of
taxes each year from the stock growers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-05-07
Climate. Timber, School, Etc.

The climate of Custer county very deghulight snowfall
in the Valleys winters most charming winters AT
Cha of 400 feet sleigh rides we'll nigh
impossible Credable county pehorc school fund
Each district building and wepad teacher AT
Challis high school studies taught
Probably oneourh ofhe mountainous territory OF this county
IS heavily timbered with spruce fir and pine.
With large farming grazing land uncuvated with
list of taxable property annually frightening with strides
with increasing decreasing taxatiop with railroad
oudpg with churches and little crime; with
negotiations with admirable climate
favorable health: fertile SOIL rich ia fruitful products
and mineral wealth in gold silver copper lead iron
and the precious county blessed with natural
gifts that will its brief though Soros eS
puny part of its progressive career