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The Washington times., 1907-01-02
.anyFdiLed
At ENTERING
White House
Purposely Late at Recep-
ton to Avoid Long
Wait.

Fully 1.C05 persons who called al the
White House 10 pay their respects 10
the President failed 20 obtain admit
lance. Too late; the doors are closed, %
was the explanation made 70 them by
the policemen az the doors in the north
pOr-Ic0 entrance.
Many had gone late purposeIy. in
order to avoid long and t.resome stand
ing ia line. and thinking that il would
be 3 OF o clock before the last had
passed in. A large number hung about
hoping that the President might consent
20 See them. OF that they might get a
glimpse Of him, but Ae was al luncheon,
with Instructions that he was not 10 be
disturbed
The President was We'll Tired. but far
from exhausted. when he finished his
three hours and a half OF Misunderstanding.
The Washington times., 1907-01-02

The stock this year is be-
yOnd compare. Better than
you'll find in any other
store, and there is no adj
vance in prices; in fact,
prices are a little lower, not
withstanding the greater
cost of all kinds CT mate
rails, and there is a greater
variety of daintier styles in
all kinds of garments 20 Sc
lect from.
The Washington times., 1907-01-02
MAYOR OF EENSINGTON
STEADILY IMPROVING

Cornelius Eckhardt, mayor Of Ken
siugtun. who was injured ia the wreck
on sunday night Is steadily improving
al Garfield Hospital. although be is stil
critically IN. MI EckHaTd- had two
ribs broken and has several severe scalp
wounds IL was feared that be had
been injured internally. ana while it has
not yet been definitely determined. "a is
thought he is safely on The way 90 re-
cuyeEE
The Washington times., 1907-01-02
no HIM THAT 49,. ETC.n

The cost Of uecessarles OF living has
risen By rates ranging from IS 10 %
per cent during the present year There
would be no harm I'm it If the increased
cost would be equltably distributed But
unfortunately the cost falls, Tor the most
part. upon multiludes who are least able
20 bear H..
The Washington times., 1907-01-02

3 Upper left-hlud picture shows
/ crowd waiting al gate OF White
I House
( Upper Iishr-uaud picture shows
I long line from State, War, and Navy
Building extending 10 White House
entrance
! Lower left-hand picture shows
| Army and Navy officers leaving
state. War and Navy Building.
/ Lower riglt-h-ud picture shows
Army and Navy officers entering
! White House grounds
The Washington times., 1907-01-02
Fight for Philippines.

Philippine tariff legislation viii be
pressed anew by its advocates, with the
hops OF getting the Senate committee 70
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
STRANGERS VISIT PRESIDENT
Mysterious Pair Goes Direct to Saga
more Hill for Long Conference.
Secretary Loeb Denies NIr. Roosevelt
Had Visitors During Day, but
HRcISman Tells Different story.

oyster Bay, Sept. S.-There is much
speculation here tonight regarding the
identity OF two men who arrived on the
UIl clock train this morning The pair
a large horid man Of about foTty-dve, and
the other young and stocfily built, walked
from the depot to the Octagon Hotel
They did not register, and when asked
as 10 whom they were they refused to
answer questions.
Engaging a local hack they ordered the
driver 10 take them to the Presidents
home. at Sycamore Hill Dispensing with
the usual formaIities Of calling on Secre-
tary Loeb at the local executive offices,
the pair went direct to Sagamore Hill
AT the gate they presented a letter that
satisfied the Secret Service man. The
hackman SAYS they were Immediately
shown to the front verauda, and there
met the President, who sat and chatted
with them earnestly on the veranda for
an hour ard a half
Returning. the pair dismissed the hack
man at the outskirts of the Village. and
disappeared.
Secretary Loeb denied emphatlcally to-
night that the President had had any Wis
itors during the entire day.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
GOES DRY" BY $4,000
Oklahoma Constitution Also
Wins by Three to One.
HASKELL THE FIRST GOVERNOR
Republicans VIII Probably Get One
representative, but Owen and
Gore VIII BE sent 10 the United
States Senate by the Democrats.
Vote Is Two-thirds Counted.

Oklahoma CITY Okla. Sept S.-Late
returns from yesterdays election indi-
cate that the constitution has beer
adopted. s 10 l. that prohibition has car
ried by about 5000, aud that the enur.
Democratic State ticket, headed by
Charles n Haskell. Of Nuskogee. has
been elected BY a majority Of over 25,050
In the Congressional election it ap-
pears that the Democrats have elected
four out of five representatives, the can
didates probably elected being:
First district. Bird S. Mcclure. ReDub.
Ican.
Second, Z. l. Fulton, Democrat.
Third, James Davenport, Democrat
Fourth. c. D. Carter Democrat
Fifth, Scott Ferris, Democrat.
The legislature is Democratic by a big
majority. and VIII elect. Robert L. owen
a Cherokee Indian. and T. P. Gore. the
famous blind orator. as United States
Senators, They were nominated at tn,
June primaries.
Democrats sIaISe Gains.
Tonight the Democratic campaign com
mittee published a bulletin giving esti-
mates. and in a few instances alleged ac-
curate returns by counties, that delighted
the Democrats who had been at head
quarters all day, hungry for something
more than scattering precinct returns
Out Of a total Of seventy-fve counties in
the State, the ffty-three listed gave Has
keU for governor Il majority OF g7.1N
over Frantz, Republican.
AT State prohibition headquarters to-
night Rev z. c. Dinwlddie. superinteud-
ent Of the Anti-Saloou League in Okla
homa, Is claiming a victory by a majority
OF 55.0Ce
He qualified his statements. however
when asked about the different counties
saying that returns were coming In
slowly, and that it was unsafe to be posi-
tive In Indian Territory most of his re-
ports had come from southern counties.
covering about half the territory.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19

New York. Sept 19.-The World this
morning says:
"As a result Of recent prosecutions
against members Of the Christian Science
Church in cases where members have died
without regular physicians having been
called, the board Of directors Of the
mother church. in Boston. inspired direct
ly by Mrs. Eddy, have issued a new by
law.
The bylaw is mandatory in character
and IS TO be binding on all adherents Of
the Christian Science Church throughout
the world.
1T is announced in the following Ian
guage:
" Article Xxx. section s. Sudden disease:
If a member Of the mother church shall
decease suddenly without previous injury
or illness. and the cause thereof be un-
| known. an autopsy shall be made by
qualified experts
To Bc Read in All Churches.
Inquiry yesterday az the propaganda
of the Christian Science cult i'm this city
brought out that the new bylaws shall
be read by the faithful with Intelligence.
For instance while every devout
Scientist understands perfectly that in
jury and illness. as understood By the
world az large. are not injuries or iIl-
Inesses at All, but errors and that no
Scientist ever dies. but rather passes on,
and wholly through his iusistenca on his
own error vet since certain terms are
IN use the board Of directors of the
mother church. no the bahest Of Mrs.
Eddy hopefully employs the terms in
indicating 10 its Iairy that there are times
when 10 IS permissible 60 call ia the
/ coroner
"As 60 what are experts. the Worlds
informant said that there are experts and
experts. bUt that the experts in the by
laws SO described are such physicians as
are employed 10 hold aut0usigs
VIII Aid Medical Authorities.
In other words said the speaker.
the whole bylaw is framed 50 that oUr
people viii hereafter meet public officers
Z La-aIA Way rtlt'-s moreover li Il-r.L-lt
as an aid 70 medical and police guthori-
ties In the performance Of their sworn
duties, II Is couched in language used by
persons generally 20 describe certain phe-
n0mcua that our people recognize by diff
ferent nomenclature. 7 wish TO bo under
stood very positively than the use OF q
generally accepted term must not be In
( terPTc-ed as an abandonment by Mrs
Eddy or the board or directors OF any OF
The precepts set forth in Science and
Health
" one word more You VIII notice that
the bylaw is mandatory in no uncertain
manner. t reads. "Au autopsy shall be
made thereby showing plainly that the
attitude of the church IS not iuimicsble
/ 70 post-mortem, SO % speak. Investigation
I by civil authorities. but rather invites
such investigate with perfect conf
deuce naturally that medical inquest can
/ bring 10 light nothing that can derogate
/ from the Precepts and principles Of true
| science
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
QUAKE KILLS ALL FISH.
Submarine Eruption Destroys Ma
rfne Life OF Yucatan Coast.

New York, Sept 1S-A message re-
ceived tonight from Progreso, Yucatan,
Mexico, is as follows:
The entire Yucatan coast ten miles sea-
ward is strevn with dead fish, presumably
from submarine eruption. Please advise
cause if known"
No report OF an earthquake anywhere
was sent out from Washington tonight
The last quake was one recorded on Sep
tember . The seism0graph proclaimed
thar wherever it was. that quake was "a
hard one, but it was several days before
the trembler could be run down.
Finally the report Of the creation of
new island in the Aleutians. accom-
panied 10y severe earth throes. came
down from Alaska. Porto Rico got an
earthquake on August 10. and Kingston.
Jamaica, had a visitation on July 30
The very severe earthquake that af-
fected all the Mexican borders OF the
Gulf of Mexico on April Is last was
accompanied by a tidal wave and the
killing of great quantities OF fish.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
TROUT PROVES EXPENSIVE.
j. z. Morgan Fined SI55 for Having
Fish Out of season.

Fish out of season.
Albany. \. Y, Sept. lS.-To have trout
out of season at his camp in the Adiron-
dacks has cost J. P. Morgan $50. To
day State Forest. Fish. and Game Com
missioner Whipple received word that
Morgan has confessed judgment for hay
ing in his possession trout ont of season.
ana that he had paid the penalty.
Game Protector Joe Gronin was the
State empIoye who dared 10 enter Camp
Uncas, which Is maintained off Racquette
Lake by the Wall street fnancier. on
September Il, after getting a tip that
some Of the people al the Morgan camp
had been out trout fishing, Gronin took
trip 10 the camp and Inspected the ice
box with the result that he found thirteen
lake trout
The season for trout closed on August
81. and 10 have trout after that date
subjects the offender 10 "a fine of S25 for
violating the law and additional penalty
OF SO for each trout seized.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
DEACON" IN LOBBY AGAIN.
Famous New York Broker Has Order
of Eviction Cancelled.


of Eviction Cancelled.
New York. Sept. I.-Some relaxation of
the campaign instituted by the New York
Stock Exchange authorities against the
brokers on puts and calls. and who have
been using the New street smoking room
of that exchange as a market place for
their wares. was evident-to-day.
Yesterday, under instructions, the ex-
change doorkeeper. evicted from the room
ten privileged brokers whose names had
been furnished TO him by the exchange
committee. Deacon" Stephen Y. White
once one of the most prominent members
OF the stock exchange, was not on this
list, but as he endeavored to sell privi-
leges in the room, he was also told to
quit
An investigation followed on TO-DAY
This announcement was sent out over the
Wall street news bureaus:
we are authoritatively informed that
the privileges of the long room Of the
stock exchange have not been denied TO
s Y. White. All that the authorities
have done has been to request Mr.. White
not to make transactions in puts and
calls in that room.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
CARDINAL TO FIGHT SALOON.
National Organization Re-eIects Off
GERS N Norfolk.

Special 90 Tho Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Sept. 1S.-At the meeting
of the National Anti-Saloon League to-
day. it was announced by State Super
intendent Anderson, Of Maryland, that
Cardinal Gibbons viii name a member OF
the headquarters committee of the Mary
land Antt-SaIoon League. The Maryland
district also includes the District OF Co
mmbia
Officers of the national organization.
elected to-day. are as follows: President.
Bishop Luther B. Wilson, of Chatta-
nooga; general superintendent, Dr.. P. a
Baker. Of Columbus; recording secretary.
Rev. 5. Z. Nicholson, of Harrisburg; cor
responding secretary, James L. Ewing, o.
Washington; treasurer, Foster Copeland,
Of Columbus
Among the vice presidents are Rev. DR..
r. d. Power. Of Washington. AL the
above officers were reelected.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
ADMIRER SHOOTS HEIRESS.
Austrian Army Officer Deserts Fam
lily for Girl lie Fatally wounds.

New York. Sept. IS.-1liSs Droga SeigeI.
the daughter of the late Col. Seigel. of
the Austrian army, is diving to-day with
three bullets in her body. and Julius HoG-
man, a former lieutenant in the Austrian
army. is under arrest, charged with
shooting the girl for whom he left his
wife.
Miss Seigel is heiress TO $4,000, which
was 10 come into her possession within
a year. The tragedy was the cul-
mination Of a romance in AusTo-Hun-
gaTian life which began four years ago.
Hoffman tried to end his own life. but
was prevented by the girl, whom he had
already fatally injured. Jealousy prompt
ed the shooting.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
FEAR LYNCHING AT BRISTOL.
Negro Kills White SIan and Mob Is
Pursuing Him.
pocial TO The washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Va. Sept. 1S.-Henry McNiurray.
twenty years old. and foreman of the
Ducktown iron furnaces. was fatally shot
by BUD Hale, eolored, at n:2O o'clock
to-day.
There was no immediate provocation
for the shooting, and, according TO wit
nesses. the negro deliberately walked up
to NclIurray while he was on duty at
the furnace and emptied the contents of
q .3S-caItber revolver into his breast, one
ball entering an inch above the heart.
The negro fed as McMurray fell NOR
tally wounded. and a mob Of several hun
dred citizens Was soon organized and
started in pursuit Bloodhounds are on
the fugitivcs trail
Omcers Ic5k for a lynching.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
GETS CHARGE OF BIRD SHOT.
Guide Wounded by HuntsmRn Who
Is out Seeking PartrIdges.

Utica. N Y. Sept. 1S.-TO-day at STRAIT
ford, in Herkimer County, William Viss-
cher accidentally fired a charge OF bird
shot into Peter Hayes.
Mr.. Visscher went partridge hunting
and Mr. Hayes offered his services to
show the hunter where the partridges
could be found After the hunting had
begun a dog belonging to the party
started TO run away. and Mr.. Visscker
discharged his gun for the purpose OF
stopping him. Mr. Hayes was in range
OF the fowling piece, though concealed
from the huntsman's eyes by the foliage
and received the charge o, shot in his
side and shoulders He viii probably re-
cover unless blood poisoning intervenes.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
WANTS MONEY DUE rs YEARS
James Compton. OF Washington,
Sues wabash Road at Cleveland.

Cleveland. Ohio. Sept 1&-When the
seventy-nve-year-old case of James
Compton Of Washington, D. c., against
the Wabash Railroad. involving $700.O0G.
the plaintiff alleges is due him on claims
he bought up long before the civil war.
was called in United States Judge Tay-
lor's Court to-day the defense averred it
could not pay. admitting the debt
Rush Taggart of New York. for the
Wabash. informed the court that the road
is using up its earnings TO pay 5 per
cent interest on TWO mortgages amount
ing to 100000, contracted before the
claims were sold 70 Compton. He said
the road could not find the money to pay.
Judson Harmon, former Attorney Gen
era1 in Cleveland's Cabinet, Is represent
ing Mr. Compton
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
BANDITS STOP MAIL COACH.
shots Fired in Attack on Vehicle
Nenr NeNvport, VT.

Newport, VI, Sept. lS-Highway rob-
bers held up a United States mail coach
here to-day. Shots were fired. but no one
was hit. The entire community for miles
around was alarmed by the robbery. and
armed posses have started on hunt for
the robbers. They are believed 20 have
escaped to the mountains.
SheriGs have taken charge OF the
posses, and messages have been sent all
of the surrounding towns.
It is believed that they cannot escape.
They got two mail bags.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
PEACE SCHEME FAILS
Unable to Agree on Judges
for Permanent Court.
CONFERENCE SEEMS HOPELESS
Germany and Great Britain Adhere
10 Resolution TO Have Great Pow
ers Hold Commanding Position,
and the Smaller states Refuse TO
Agree 10 This suggestion.

The Hague. Sept lS-A final effort was
made to-day by the examining commit
lee Of the peace conference 20 reach an
a agreement ia the selection OF judges FOR
the permanent court, bat without result,
and the whole scheme now seems marked
for failure.
Germany and Great Britain adhered im-
moyably 20 their determination that the
great powers should have a predominant
position In The court The representative
Of the smaller powers were equally reso-
lutte IN refusing 20 recognize any court
not based on equal rights for al the
sovereign states
Mr. Choate submitted ~estion fos
tae election ot dr,een judscs ~ a direct
vote of the governments, but This was
rejected by vote Of 20 D.
Sir Edward Fry then proposed that the
conference pass the scheme for the court
organization and procedure with a blank
article regarding the election Of judges.
recommending that the governments me-
gotiate on the subject among themselves
This was carried by vote Of 70 9.
There was one aEstention. IL Is gen
er8uy believed that this buries the scheme.
uasmuch as the governments are re-
gard-d as unlikely TO agree where the
conference has failed.
Marine Warfare Discussed.
The day. however, was not wholly
barren. The fourth commission passed
without opposition and with comparative
celerity seven projects prepared by the
examining committee. dealing with the
treatment Of merchant ships in time OF
war. Among these were the regulations
for Transforming merchautmeut to cruis-
ers. regarding which Gen. Porter an
nounced that the United States would
not vote. because it did not adhere Il
the Treaty Of Paris. which did not rec
oguize the inviolability Of private prop
erty.
Gen. Porter also said that the United
States reserved the right TO vote in ref
erencs to the period OF grace for benig-
erent merchantmen leaving the enemy s
ports az the opening Of hostnites.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
WEDS TO GET A DIVORCE
0hioan Displays Real Chivalry by
Aiding Wife.
Finding Better Half without Proof
Gives the Answer.

Sandusky, Ohio. Sept. 1S.-Adam Hey
der has helped his wife get rid of him.
despite the fact that he declares he wants
TO keep her. Mrs. Heyder sued him for
divorce. Her lawyer learned. in getting
his evidence in shape, that she had no
record. nor did any court. of her mar
Tiage.
That's soon mended If she wants to
get rid Of me-" said Heyder. He oh
tanned license 10 wed and remarked
his wife before a justice. Now she can
sue and get rid of me without a ques-
tion." he said.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19

Stirred through activity by the energetic
efforts to rally the conservative forces OF
Democracy around the standard of Lewis
Stuyyesant Chanler, Of New York, and
concerned over the growth Of the Chanler
movement in the South. William Jennings
Bryan in al probability will within a
few weeks take the country into his
confidence in regard to his attitude to-
ward the Democratic Presidential nomi-
nation OF 1895.
He viii announce his willingness 10 lead
the party again il the masses Of Democ-
racy deem him the most available man .
To assist them in reaching a conclu-
sion as to his availability. Mr. Bryan will
state his position on all public questions
that are likely 10 figure as issues IN the
campaign. He viii discuss the tariff,
trusts. railroads, Federal aud State pow
ers and their respective spheres and linz
i,aUous, and other important matters.
May Ignore Government Ownership
He may not discuss government owner
ship. for NIr. Bryan has said 10 close
friends recently that he realizes that gov
ernment ownership is an issue for the
future; that the party is not ready 10 fol
low him on that question Row. and that
he viii defer 70 the majority OF his party
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!,
.''1S' '''"' arc o1 '''''0 i'i'l''- ID
likewise Ihe initiative ana referendum
may be slowed away IN political moth
balls 10 await some future campaign IN
which Mr.. Bryan may figure.
The statement which Mr.. BRYAN will
make 20 the Democrats of tn, country
viii be submitted 10 a conference of If.
friends before ir is Dublisbed Tnts con.
ference had been arranged for Sep-em-
Der . bur it has been postponed. and i,
was said here Yesterday that II will be
held some time ia Octobar rrobsl,l,, at
Omaha. although Chicago NAV be sslerred
as tha rlaee Ayr BRYAN +, Is 5slr,-.i
5v his futir1te friends wiu moi posfuore
the matter. for he realizes that prompt
action is necessary 70 counteract the
work of the conservatives particuI3rly
In the South.
Think p,r,,- No. 1,,....
Mr. BRYAN &c o-..si,.5 with t.,t.,.f,,.
that the Democracy has a show of win
ming next wear He has said IN msm-
beers Of the p5rt, recently Thar she ,am.
patgn Will rivaI that of 1896 In interest
and viii be fo,,.bt o,,r or, ,o,,-b tf.. sam.
lines bsr be holds that the rssrTr ,,.r.
De- different He win saw in his state.
usnt thar he nrefers nor ?, ba % .sr3f-
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p 00''''i5 W saw IL io--i o'-'i-
coHiiilllltd 10 lhe conservative So
called, ana 10 prevent a repetition OF
the Parker hasc0 of 1884.
The information concerning lIr. Bryan's
ulans comes from his closest friends ,vr-
how. 1,.-. l,.-.,.f,.- f.,,,. y,-...l.f.-.. .tt
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eo''- '''s anu II'lIi.iL-S i-lS s''Il'''slN
MI bISan literary bureau here is ID
the hands OF Willis j. Abbott The lat
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

FJr the District of Columbia
and MaTyiand-Showers to-day
an tomorrow; light, northeast
to utheaSt winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,
snnten,her % RrIif,n,nr, 81 o.

Special train standard coaches and par
Tor cars. leaving Washington 7:45 a. m.
running via Philadelphia and picturesque
Lchlgh Valley. Liberal StOD-OVers return
ing Tickets good ten days Attractive
side trips from Niagara Falls. Last ex-
cursion october 4
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19

tile " mite Aaess-l- ElIlS Wa
arrangement had been made for ~
the campaign and after 100000
pledged to the fund
MIR. Ekern takes hold Of an or.
that is already practically
While the politicians have been
ing when la Toilette was going to
declare himself as a Presidential
date. the lieutenanfs Of the junior
ator have set about quietly during
last four months 10 patch up the
guard in places where it was weak and
put few extra cogs in the wheels Of Ia,
machinery that has run politics in Wis
consin for eight years. There is now a
perfect organization that embraces every
corner Of the State. Each township is
organized, with a committee Of five, active
workers
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
christian Scientists Modify Doctrine
Ion Hearing Brings Startling Reports.
1-Oklahoma Constitution Easy Winner
1-South Opposed TO Roosevelt
RABBI Takes Issue With the Pope.
Hague Peace Scheme Fails.
strangers Visit the President
S-Fourteen Arrests for Graft.
$-Negro Uprising in Cuba Feared.
4-News of Maryland and Virginia.
9-Bonaparte Talks on Criminology.
LOCAL.
1.-Two Dead, One Hurt, in Car Accidents
bryan to Announce His Candidacy.
2-Thousands OF Jobs for Immigrants.
2-Soldier Glass Again Arrested.
2-Business Men Favor sample Train.
2-Jews observe Yom Kippur.
R-Conmissioners Favor New Conduit
12-Distriet Taxes Exceed 100000
The Washington herald., 1907-09-19
IWODEAD,
IN INCARAgCIDENTS
Suburban Line Trolley Kills
Man Near Laurel.
MRS. MARY MOORE DIES
Fatally Injured in AIighting
from Fourteenth Street Car.

Thomas SeIlmHn, Berwyn Farmer.
Across Tracks at Thirteenth Street
and PennsyIvania Avenue-Lies at
Hospital with Small Chance of
RecOvery-WagOn Overturned.