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The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
PRESIDENT saw SPEECH"
Brother of Secretary Taft Makes
Semi-omciaI Announcement.

Semi-Cfiicial announcement.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Aug. t4-The Times
Star. owned and edited by Charles P.
Taft, brother Of Secretary Taft. this aft
ernoon prints a special from Washington
under the caption. President Saw
Speech" Of which the following is part:
Secretary TAFT this afternoon denied
himself to all callers. and spent the time
IN the preparation Of the speech he Is to
deliver at Columbus on august Il. This
afternoon he held a conference with
Representative Burton, who has been in
The city for several days waiting 10 see
him. il is understood that the Secretary
went over the Ohio situation with Mn
Burton carefully, and discussed the Secre-
tarys forthcoming speech.
Secretary Taft's Columbus speech will
be regarded here as practically an utter
ance Of the President. Before leaving
Oyster Bay yesterday Mr. Taft went over
his speech with the President, Secretary
Root and Postmaster General Meyer, and
1t is thought that the Secretary was 10
speak for the administration at Columbus.
1T is expected that Secretary Taft viii
not only discuss the tariff and the
Brownsville riot. but will also answer
some criticisms that have been made of
the administration"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
DEATHIN AUTOCRASH
Young Man and Child Killed
and Four Others Hurt.
MACHINE SKIDS AT A TURN
Body of the Car Hits "a Telegraph
Pole and Those Who Escape the
Crash Are Thrown Out with Such
Force rs to- Receive Serious In
turies-COmpIeteIy Turns over.

Bernardsvine. n. J.. Aug IA little
girl and a young man were killed in
stantly in an automobile accident this aft
ernoon, and another young man 50 badly
injured that he viii probably Gle Three
girls we're thrown out OF the machine
and badly hurt
Tae automobile was owned by Grant 3.
schley. a broker. who lives at Farhills.
near here. but he did not know it was
being used.
Early in the morning his driver. John
Clarke. thought he would give two girls
who were visiting here a ride through the
country. Clarke was about twenty
years of age. and he picked Up Ralph
Hasel5on, who is about the same age and
employed in a garage here.
Clarke took the automobile to the cot
tage Of William Khulewlnd, who is the
foreman of the Charles F. Qulbb estate,
At BernardsviIle. Clarke suggested TO
Kurlewind that he would take his two
daughters. Annie. sixteen years Old. and
her sev6n-year-old sister. Margaret. for a
ride
Two cousins OF the Khulewind girls,
Bertha Engelke and Adele lesser. both
in their teens. have been spending a vaca-
ton with the KhulewInds. and. they were
invited TO make up the party.
Khulewind, it is said, approved the plan.
At turn in the road the machine
IL. Z -g I<
flung against a telegraph pole with such
force that Clarke was killed in his seat.
Little Margaret Khulewind was thDown
against the pole and crushed to dszfh.
The others were fling In heap on the
road side. The car was overturned and
fell partly on them,
Car Drops I75 Feet, killing Child.
Williamsport, Pa, Aug 14-Helen
Brush. six years old, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Harry G. Brush, Of susquehanna.
is dead: Frances Griffin. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Griffin. is seriously in
jured: Harry G. Brush is suffering from
a broken leg; Mrs. Brush Is in a serious
state Of collapse, and Thomas Boylin IS
suffering from slight injuries as the re-
suit Of an automobile accident which oc-
CURED near Susquehanna.
The machine. owned by Mr.. Brush.
went over an embankment 175 feet high
and plunged into the SusQuehanna River
Mr. Brush purchased the car about three
weeks ago, and was running it himself
for the second time.
About a mile above Susquehanna the
highway runs along the side of noun
tain. with a sheer drop into the river
below. Here Brush started to turn his
machine to return to Susquehanna. He
had succeeded in getting part way around,
when he made the mistake of putting his
foot on the accelerator instead of on the
reverse lever. as he had intended. The
machine shot ahead, and before he could
regain control Of it had plunged over the
embankment.
The car struck a rock in its path and
turned over twice. BrUsh's legs were
tangled in the steering gear of the ma
chine. and he went into the water with
the car. Had it not been for boys who
were swimming at this point he would
have drowned. They held his head above
water until assistance arrived.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
ROW IN POWHATAN GUARD.
Five Omcers Resign, and Capt. Car
penter All bat Gives Up Command.
Gv..y.t-1 o., .rs,. yysslf.,,+~., sr.-.ta

Five Omcers Resign, and Capt. Car
penter All bat Gives Up Command.
Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Aug. 1A-There IS turmoil
in the Powhatan Guard. the jamestown
Exposition constabulary. commanded By
Capt Henry ". Carpenter. L. S NJ. c.
Five commissioned officers. Capt House.
and Lieuts. Mckay. Kunkel. Poper. and
Wul!ston, have resigned. and Capt J. s.
Garwood has been arrested on a war-an,
charging assault sworn out by capt.
House. who alleges that Capt Garwood
knocked him down.
Capt Garwood IS a bls man. while Capt.
House is quite small Capt. Carpenter
also ball,ed at further service with the
guard. but is again ION the job"
The trouble grew out Of the unpopular
ity Of Capt. Garwood. the senior Of the
officers. who resigned. Capt. Carpenter
was sick and OF duty when the friction
arose. The officers who resigned alleged
that Capt Garwood' worked hardships on
them. and asked that he be relieved OF
certain duties by which the hardships
were imposed
This led 20 a personal encounter be
tween Capt GaTwOod and Can't. House
Capt Carpenter has temporarily detailed
noncommissioned officers TO perform the
duties Of the commissioned officers who
resigned Those who resigned say that
they VII take their trouble higher up.
Capt Carpenter asked TO be relieved
OF further service when directed 10 re-
port TO a chief clerk TO a department
head, which he positively refused 10 DO.
Il was arranged that he might report
70 Director General Barr. and ne con-
unued In command Capt Garwood IS
the man who cleaned up" Manila.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
WOMAN RUN DOWN BYAUTOIST
HRS. Mary C. Chase Receives Serious
Injuries in Crossing Street.
Driver of Big Car Disappears with
out Attempting tn Discover Con-
ditiOR of Victim.

The police Of the Eighth precinct are
looking for the driver of an automobile
that knocked down and seriously injured
Mrs. Mary c. Chase, Of 1901 R street
northwest, last night. about 7:SO O'Clock.
while she was attempting TO cross Six
teenth street near the corner OF Corcoran
street.
Those who witnessed the accident say
that the driver Of the auto, after striking
Mrs. Chase. threw on the high-speed
clutch Of his machine and raced on up the
street.
Mrs. Chase was picked up unconscious
by people in the locality who had wit
messed the affair, and taken TO the house
l6lS Sixteenth street, just opposite from
where the accident occurred DR.. Weaver.
OF 1914 Q street, was Summoned and hur-
rled 20 the house to dress the woman's in
Juries.
An examination made by the physician
showed that the woman was suffering from
conclusion Of the brain, broken nose,
and crushed ankle, not to mention several
deep decorations about the head. After
having her wounds dressed. Mrs. Chase
was placed into an automobile belongiSg
TO DR.. Weaver and taken to her home.
Information regarding the matter was
Immediately conveyed TO the police OF
the Eighth precinct, and efforts were in
stituted to cause the apprehension Of the
driver Of the automobile. Those who
saw the accident say that the machine
was a large steam car.
About o'clock last night an automo-
bile, owned and operated by Dominick
rf-,-7
Eighteenth and L streets northwest. col
lidsd with William II. Johnson, colored,
aged sixty-three, near the corner of Four
teenth and T streets. II is said that
johnson. who was crossing the street.
did not see the machine until it was too
late for him to get out of~fts path. He
was thrown to the ground, receiving
slight injuries, which were treated by
DR.. COnmenshi, Of 1872 Z street.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
YELLOW FEVER IS CHECKED.
American Soldiers, III at CienfuegOs,
Are All Doing Well.

Havana. Aug. 1L-No further cases OF
yellow fever have been reported at Glen
fuegos. and all the soldiers suffering from
the disease are doing well The authori-
ties are particularly anxious to prevent an
epidemic among the troops because they
realize that nothing would cause a pro-
test in the United States against the
American mission here quicker than the
ravages Of the disease among the SOL
diers.
The report that another band Of armed
insurgents had appeared in the prov
ince Of Santa Clara province, proves 10
be untrue
The faction among the Liberals, who
support Alfredo Zayas for the presidency,
are planning a celebration for August -
the anniversary Of the beginning Of the
revolution last year. Jose Miguel Gomez.
zayas rival. refuses 10 Participate in the
celebration, saying that history should
record the fame Of the revolution. not
those who participate In it, It is be-
ieved. however. that Gomez's real rea-
son for his refusal IS that he seeks 10
make friends among the moderates. who
were defeated by the Liberals.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
RAILROAD KEY MEN FIRM.
Threatened Strike of Sympathy
Causes Uneasiness in view York.

Threatened Strike of Sympathy
Causes Uneasiness in view York.
New York, Aug. H-Developments in
the strike Of the commercial telegrapheTs
eentered to-day about the Order Of Rail-
road Telegraphers. whose threatened
strike of sympathy seemed TO depend for
actual inception upon nothing more than
one act of indiscreuon on the part of a
railroadf or the division superintendent of
the Western Union Telegraph Company
at any point in the country
The Western Union. which is the only
one Of the two companies now suffering
from the commercial telegraphers' strike
to have contracts with the railroads for
the transmission Of commercial kilograms
on railroad wires, seemed determined yes
terday 10 force the issue by calling upon
the railroads to live up to their contracts.
Despite the warning order Of Grand
Secretary Quick, of the Order Of Railroad
Telegraphsrs, urging the members of that
organization not to be led into sympa-
thetic strike with the commercial teleg-
raphers by a refusal to handle the
ordinary Western Union business passing
through their hands. reports of unrest
and of revolt on the part OF the railroad
telegraphers were current to-day, and sew
eral of the roads centered in New York
seemed TO prefer a suit for damages on
the grounds of untitled contract levied by
the Western Union, to the alternative OF
a walkout Of their telegrapheTs.
Renewed threats from Secretary Wes-
fey Russell, of the Commercial Teleg-
raphers in Chicago to the effect that a
general strike was imminent did not bear
Continued on Page 3, Column
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
GEN. BIRNEY IS DEAD
Soldier, Author, and Lawyer
Passes Away.
RESIDENT OF MANY YEARS
Ala ba milan by Birth-Sees Service in
French Revolt Of 1S4s and Gains
Distinction In Civil War as Union
sOIdier-WrIter of Several Volumes.
In III Health Some Weeks.

Gen. William Birney. the weu-known
lawyer and soldier, who has been Tor
many years a prominent resident Of this
city. died last night al his country home
al Geddy Farm. near Forest Glen, Md.
He had been in IN health for some
weeks, and bis death was not altogether
unanticipatad OLD age is given SIS the
cause, although 1t is said that a general
nervous breakdown hastened the end.
His faculties were retained up to the
last moment, and his mind. which has
been known as one Of the clearest that
ever argued before the local bar. did not
desert him.
He is survived by his son, Arthur Blr-
ney, a prominent attorney Of this city:
two grandsons, William and Dion Birney,
and a granddaughter. Or. Edith Birney.
Born in Alabama.
William Birney was born in Madison
County, Alabama. on May .. 1919. His
father. James Gillespie Biruey. was a
prominent lawyer Of that section. and II
was from him that the dead man in-
herited his legal ability and training. His
mother was Catherine Hoffman. OF Gin
cinnau. and William Blrney was the old
est son.
While pursuing his studies in Paris he
was much interested in the social and
economic conditions there, and at the out
break OF the French revolution OF 1S4s
took the side OF the revolutionists In
Paris he obtained a complete mastery of
the French language and literature. and
was considered an authority on anything
that pertained TO conditions in that coun-
try.
Soldier in Union Army.
After the revolution he entered a COM
petitive examination for the professorsbin
Of English literature in the College Of
Bourges, France. and after presenting a
carefully prepared thesis was appointed
to the position. This position he held
with honor for many years. and was fast
making an international reputation as a
student when the civil war broke ont
here. He enlisted in the United States
volunteers as a private in 1851. and rose
through al the grades TO brevet major
general Later he commanded a divis ~
IN the campaigns about Richmond. and
az the close of the war he came to this
city. where he has lived ever since. From
1874 until 1877 he was the counsel for the
District Of Columbia, and from his com.
ing here until 1900 he practiced laky, de-
Tending many famous cases.
He was the author Of several books.
chief among which are THE Life and
Times Of James G. Birney," and a plea
for Civil and Religious Liberty" He
was contributor to many Of the largest
magazines. and was also the translator
Of many French works
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
RUSSIAN SPY TORN TO PIECES
Frenzied Mob in Tokyo Puts Man
to Hcrrible Death.
Foreigner Seized on Way to Prison
and Efforts of Police to Protect
Him I'm Vain,

Tokyo. Aug. H-Pleading piufuuy in
the hands of an enraged mob, a Russian
spy, whose name is said TO have been
Mazda. met a terrible death here to-day.
His limbs were severed from his body,
and his eyes gouged out. He IS said D
have been literally torn 10 pieces.
The spy was discovered in an inves-
tigaton extending over period OF sew
eral days. he was being taken to prison
when a mob suddenly poUnced upon him,
tearing him away fror' the men who had
him in charge. His plea for mercy was
unheeded.
He was trampled upon by scores Of feet
and torn TO pieces. All efforts OF the
police 10 rescue the unfortunate man
We're made in vain. The mangled re-
mains were left, in the street
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
Theft OF aIaiI WAGON AIIered

Charged with the theft of mail wagon
and horse, William Phillips, aged thirty
six, was placed in jail yesterday. The
horse and wagon disappeared from
Twelfth and c streets northwest. and a
few hours later was traced to Rladens-
burg, where Detective O'Brien arrested
Phillips.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
FEAR MORE BELFAST RIOTING
Officials ADDrehensive Lest Strikers
Wreak Vengeance on Troops.

Officials ADDreheRsfve Lest Strikers
Wreak Vengeance on Troops.
Belfast. Aug 1A-Thanks TO the efforts
OF the priests and the complete with
dDawal Of the police and troops, the night
in Falls Road quarter passed quietly. A
sulien determination 10 wreak vengeance
on the forces Of law permeaces the whole
district and II precedent IS any guide
there viii be q renewal OF the bloodsheG
at the first chance.
Terrible oaths or vengeance have been
taken over the bodies OF those who were
shot by the soldiers In the ri0ting 1t is
stated that twenty-six gallons of vitriol
was distributed secretly among the resi-
dents OF the district. and viii be use when
the next outbreak occurs. however long
it may be delayed.
The authorities are vel aware Of this.
and have equipped the soldiers and con-
stables with cans CT vaseline. 10 apply
TO prospective vitriOl wounds.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
RAISOULI KEEPS KAID MaoLEAN
Exact Object OF Bandits Move Mat
ter for Speculation.

Exact Object OF Bandits Move Mat
ter for Speculation.
Tansier. Aug. l4-Accounts from various
sources state that the news of the
bombardment of Casa Blanca has acted
adversely upon the chances of freedom
for Kaid MacLean, who was recently
captured by the bandit Raisoun
It is said that Raisouli, taking advantage
Of the anti-Christian fury awakened
among the Kmass tribesmen. repossessed
himself of the Kaid's person, either to
use him for the purpose Of securing his
own terms or 10 protect the Kaid from the
vengeance Of the tribesmen, who would
make him a scapegoat for the Franco
Spanish reprisals upon their co-religion-
lists at Casa Blanca.
IL is said that Raisouli has taken the
Kaid to Ashkoon. on the borders Of Benz
Aros, where he is preaching a holy war
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
FINGER PRINTS AS A CLEW.
Italian Barber Arrested for Sending
"BIack Hand" Threat.

Elizabeth, n. J., Aug. H-Traced by
finger prints. disceTnible in an ink i'm
preston Of black hand signed to a
letter received by Father Foretti. Of st.
Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, in
which the priest is threatened with death
unless he turns over $500 by September !.
Michael Venzio, an Italian barber. was
arrested as the writer of the letter
The police rounded up several Italians
and, took Impressions Of their fingers.
EdEard Schwartz, who is at the head of
the Bertillon bureau in Newark declared
that the impression IN the letter CORE
sponded with the impression OF Venzio's
fingers taken by the police, and on this
evidence a conviction is hoped for.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Delaware, Maryland, and Vir-
ginia-Fair and continued cool
to-day; tomorrow increasing
cloudiness light to fresh north
easterly winds, becoming south
erly.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15

Newport, r. l.. Aug. 1.-THE Viper, one
of the four submarines constructed for
the United States at the Fore River Shin
Building and Engine Company. at Quincy.
has completed her torpedo trials in Nara
gansett Bay under the supervision of the
naval board.
The Viper. during her target practice.
was submerged to depth of forty feet.
and, running at full speed, loaded and
fred four torpeoes. three OF which hit the
target.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
DISCUSSES LAND WARFARE.
Commission of The Hague Confer.
ence Adopts DRAFT of Report.


The Hague, Aug. 1.-THE second COM
mission Of the peace conference. TO which
the least controversial matters in the
original programme were referred. con-
cluded its sessions to-day. and adopted
a draft Of its report for submission 10
the plenary-conference
The questions in the commissions con-
troll relate 10 the rules and customs
Of land warfare, and the recommended
tions adopted are Of a modest character,
and such as are already generally rec
ognlzed among civilized nations.
The signatory powers are asked not
to expel, on the outbreak of war. civil
ians Of the nationality Of the enemy.
who may happen 10 be residents Of their
country
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
DIVORCED HEIRESS TO WED.
Mrs. HeyI, Worth 100000 En-
gagged TO Kaiser's Subject.

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. I4-Mrs. Clara
Schandein Heyl, who divorced her hus-
band, Jacob Heyl. a wealthy resident of
this city, last January, is engaged to
marry Arthur Schlubeck, OF Westphalia.
Germany, according TO announcement
made by her friends here to-day.
Mrs Heyl won a viii contest at Buf-
faIo, \. Y, about the time she secured
her divorce, and inherited an estate Of
g, 100000 left by her mother Announce
ment of her engagement created much
surprise.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
Ex-secretnrx Long Better.

Portland. Ne, Aug. 14-Ex-Secretary Of
the Navy John D. Long. who was taken
suddenly i'll at Brunswick a little over A
week ago while en- route to BIZ kfield by
automobile, had recovered sufficiently yes
terday to go by train to his destination.
forty miles. In his old home, at Bdckfeld.
he is rapidly improving.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
SILVER SERVICE FOR SHIP.
State of New Jersey Donor TO Vessel
OF that Name.

New York. Aug 1.-THE State OF New
Jerseys gift Of $4,000 silver service
was presented formally to the battle ship
New Jersey at the anchorage of the
ship In the Hudson, off Ninety-eighth
street After the speech-making was
ended Gov. Stokes, of the presentation
committee, was cheered by the crew. The
service consists Of ffty-eight pieces. and
includes every variety Of article that goes
with such an outfit
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
GO0LD NOT A SUICIDE.
SeIf-cOnfessed Slayer stiH a Pris-
oner at MarsefIIeS.

Marseiiles, France, Aug. 14-There Is no
truth in the report circulated in London
that We're st. Leger Goold. who yesterday
confessed TO being the murderer of Emma
Levin. the Swedish woman whose dis
membered body was found in the baggage
Of Goold and his wife on their arrival
here from Monte Carlo on August {. had
hanged himself in prison
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
LOCAL.

1-Gen- William Birney Dead.
&Uncle Joe Cannon IN Town.
-School Board Elects Secretary.
9-Bankers Discuss Money Situation.
10-Government 70 Study Tariff.
10-Barker Child Again In Camp.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
JAPANESE CABLE BREAKS.

Fears Entertained that Serious
Seismic Disturbance Occurred.
Shanghai, Aug. 1.-THE japanese cable
has gone out
It is feared the break has been caused
by some seismic disturbance. News OF
an earthquake or q tidal wave in that
part of the world is eagerly awaited here.
The selsmograph Of the United States
Weather Bureau has no record Of any
earthquake In the far East or elsewhere.
The report Of seismic disturbance in the
Orient was caused by the reported break
ing Of the China-Japan cable
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1.-Two Killed in Auto Wreck.
Tokyo Mob Tears Spy to Pieces.
1-More Operators Quit Keys.
Mrs, Eddy Answers Questions.
3-Wealthy Girl Is Deported.
3-Gaither Named for Governor by Mary
land Republicans.
News Of Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
Special Train to Saratoga Via Penn.
sVFyaDia Railroad

The Grand Army special, solid vestibule
train. running on fast schedule. Leave
Washington Sunday morning, September
s, s o'clock. arriving Saratoga at o'clock
same evening. A daylight ride. Rate
S9S5 for round trip.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
Grand Army Special, Via Pennsy1vanta
RnfIrOld

Washington o'clock Sunday morning
September s. arriving Saratoga without
change Of cars at s O'clock same evening
Rate S9S5 for round trip. Tickets good
10 return by rail or boat without extra
charge. Consult agents for further de-
tails.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
MRS. EDDY READILY
QUESTIONS
Board of Masters Pay Visit
to Pleasant View.
EXPLAINS HER MOTIVES
Tells Why She Has Trustees
Transact Her Business.

Attorneys and Stenographer Pres
ent at Interview, Report of Which
Is Made PubIic-First Of a Series
of Five Visits Which Are to BE
Made to Ascertain Her Ability TO
Attend TO Her Business Affairs.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion. August
l6, baltimore and Ohio.

Special trains, standard coaches, parlor
cars, and dining car. leaving Was5ing-
ton 7:45 a. m, running via Philadciph{s
and picturesque Lehigh Valley Liberal
stopovers returning. Tickets good ten
days. Attractive side trips from Niagara
Falls. Other dates, September and 20.
October 4
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
la Carte Lunch Served DnFJv
At Eckstein's from u to 3. 1919 N Y Nv.
Cheap Excursion to Harpers Ferrx
AartInsburg, Berkeley Springs. ami
Cumberland and Return

S:l5 a. m. Sunday, August Is. from RaIti-
more and Ohio station. Washi1rfon
Round trip rate to Harpers Ferry and
Martinsburg, Sl08; to Berkeley SPRINGS
139; to Cumberland, $500. Splendid on,
portunity to spend a day in the country
81 small expense, -
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15

You anything? Banking dept. Of Union
Trust Co, lii4 7 ST. pays interest on am
accounts, and deposits may be Checked
against at any time. Open an account
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
STRIKE SPREADS
TO STOCK YARDS
Operators Send Warming to
Commercial Bodies.
ROOSEVELT REASSURED
Union Not Interfering with
Government Messages.

TeIegraPhers Ask support of Typo
graphical Union in Convention at
Hot SpFings-GeneInI Call Delayed
by NOBarrivai of SmaII-COmpanies
stock Yards for transmission.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-15
Do Your Bnnk nennsits r.-.

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