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The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
TRAIN IN GREAT PERIL
Locomotive Unguided, with En-
gineer Senseless.
Narrow Escape from Death-FiFe-
man Learns of Accident just in
Time 10 Prevent Disaster.

Jersey City, Sept 25.-whne Henry
Robertson, engineer Of the ''Nyack Flier'
on the Erie Railroad, lay senseless on
the floor of his cab with a fractured
skull, to-day. the locomotive, unguided
by any hand at the throttle, rushed on
20 the local terminal at the terrific speed
Of mile a minute, threatening with
destruction the people in the passenger
coaches, who. all unconscious Of the ter
rible danger in which they were placed.
sat calmly in their seats.
Shoveling coal into the frebox was
James Fleming, the fireman, also in ig-
norance of the fact that the engine was
rushing along without control. and that
the engineer lay white and still on the
floor
Not person on the entire train had
seen the engineer put his head out Of
the cab window when still several miles
from Jersey City. and no one saw the
crushing impact of the unfortunate mans
head with a telegraph pole.
Without even a groan Robertson had
dropped to the floor and lay there while
the train sped on at an ever-increaslng
rate. The end of the run grew nearer
with every jump Of the engine, and death
and destruction confronted those on
board
Then something happened to warn the
fireman that all was not right. The train
took a sharp curve without the slightest
slackening Of speed. and the cars were at
a dangerous pitch as they swung around
why hadn't Robertson Stacked up?''
was the thought that flashed through the
mind of Fleming.
The fireman Ieaped forward to the cab
and gave a startled look. He saw the
limp form Of the engineer. and then he
grasped the throttle Gradually the speed
Of the train was checked, and carefully
the fireman brought the load Of human
freight into the station. The passengers
got of the train in complete ignorance
of the tragic occurrence, and went on
their way.
Henry Robertson. the unfortunate en-
giueer, was takens in an ambulance TO
St. Francis Hospital where il was said
he would probably die.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
THREE MAYORS IN ONE DAY.
Death of Paterson's Executive Re-
veaIs Forgotten Law.

Paterson, y. J.. Sept. 25.-A curious
outcome Of the illness Of Mayor John
Johnson. who died yesterday afternoon in
ST. Josephs Hospital. was that the city
had three mayors within twenty-four
hours. Mr.. Johnson. who was suffering
from peritonitis. was taken TO the hos
pital on Monday. When he began 20 sink
yesterday morning, and it was apparent
that he could no longer attend 10 his du-
ties as mayor. Barnard J. Roegiers, presi-
dent Of the board of aldermen, took
charge Of city affairs. and was acting
mayor until the afternoon.
After the mayors death the law was
looked up. and it was found that il pro-
vided that on the death Of a mayor his
duties were TO be performed by the Dresi-
dent Of the board OF finance. who should
hold Office until a new mayor was duly
installed. When this discovery was made.
William Bcrdan, who is president of the
board of finance, at once assumed the
duties of mayor. and he viii hold the
office until January next, when the mayor
elected next November viii be inaugu-
rated.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

New York. Sept. 25-At a special meet
ing Of the New York Yacht Club to-
night the challenge Of Sir Thomas Lip
ton for series of races for the Amer
ica's cup was formally rejected after con-
siderable discussion. The action comes as
a complete surprise.
This is the first time in the history
of the club that bona fde challenge to
race for the historic cup has been de-
cIlned.
The motion to reject the offer Of the
Irish Baronet who has three times 50
valiantly struggled to lift the cup was
made by Lewis Cass Ledyard and second
ed by J. Pierpont Morgan. both ex-com-
modores Of the New York Yacht CLUB.
Blunt IntimatiOn Given.
In effect it seemed a blunt intimation
to Sir Thomas Upton that his company
was not wanted, and that under no con-
ditions viii the New York Yacht Club
permit him TO again try TO win the cup.
He has already spept nearly $1,00c,000 in
his efforts 10 take it back TO England
The refusal of the New York Yacht
Club 10 accept Sir Thomas Lipton's chal-
lenge is not in conflict with the deed Of
gift The Americas cup was decided to
the NV York Yacht Club IN 1859 by
George l. Schuler. who had won # on
three successive occasions, and was there
fore entitled to hold it for his own
He presented it TO the club under the
specifications as originally laid down by
Queen Victoria when she gave the cup.
Challenge Is Received.
The challenge was a brief document
Sir Thomas had sent a letter To the club
stating that ne had challenged with a
boat OF the 6S-foct class under the New
York Yacht Club rules because he
thought that rating fitted the limitations
Of the cup class. and because he favored
wholesome type of boat He also asked
that he be allowed to build two yachts
and select the better of the two for the
cap race.
The challenge simply said that sham
rock " was the yacht and the length
given was as the 6S-foot rating class un-
der the rules.
More than fifty yachts were represented
and voted, and many other owners were
represented. The racing yachtsmen hoped
that the challenge would be accepted
Many said that if il was. 1t would be a
good thing for the sport as at least q
dozen boats would be built
Commodore Vanderbilt presided, and
called Tie meeting 10 order.
E7o~atary COrmack then read the chal-
Ie1Ee which proposed races beginning
Angus % 1905 the winner of the best
Ire .l FIVE to have the cup.
Oppose It's Acceptance.
Ex-Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard.
who is not a yacht owner. and IS known
10 be opposed to Sir Thomas Upton. ar
gued 10 decline the challenge. He said
the Americas Cup stood for speed on a
given waterline length, and that it belit-
tied the cup to accept a challenge with a
small boat. He also pointed out that the
challenge was informal, because il did
not give the waterline length of the chal-
lenger, but only its rating.
He declared the club was willing to ac-
cept a challenge under the conditions
under which the cup had been raced for.
at any time. if a ninety-f0oter should be
built and ended by submitting the reso-
luton declining the challenge.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
WOODRUFF IS FOR HUGHES.
state Chairman Denies lie Is Opposing
the Governor.

the Governor.
New York, Sept 25-'T regard Presi-
dent Roosevelt as the head and front Of
the Republican party in the nation, and
Gov Hughes IS head and front of the
party In this state.
Roosevelt is the Republican party's
greatest asset in the nation, and Hughes
Is its greatest asset in the State.
1T is the duty Of every loyal Repub-
Iican TO support both these marvelously
able executives. With President Roose-
welt. his policies and desires eliminated.
I know the sentiment Of Republicans IN
this state is for Hughes"
These statements were made to-day by
Chairman Timothy J.. Woodruff Of the
Republican State committee Mir. Wood
run was at State headquarters at y East
Thirtieth street for several hours to-day
He has just returned to the cik from
the Adir0ndacks and Syracuse.
This statement Of his attitude was
called forth by the attempt Of Republican
factionists in Brooklyn to make it appear
that he was opposed TO Gov. Hughes and
the Hughes policies, and was hostile to
the governor as a Presidential possibility.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
FISH CUNNING FOR HARTMAN.
Considers HRFhhan Too Small to BE
Worthy of Any Concern.

New York, Sept 25.-Stuyvesant Fish
refused to-day to make any detailed
reply to the charges made in President
Harahan's statement the preceding day
When asked however, If he would give
Mr. Harahan another stiff punch in the
jaw, were the latter present. he broke
his silence.
You bet would" he replied. Though
he's hardly worth bothering with, for all
that. I'm not after him. He's too small
I'm cunning for Hartman. He's the man
want"
Mr. Fish added that the Harahan
charges were made Of whole cloth, and
that his present intention was not to no
tiee him. AS TO the charge that the I'LL
nois Central made a loss on its loans to
D. Leroy Dresser and the Trust Company
of the Republic he said:
There is little in tbSt Loans were
made to Mr. Dresser. as loans are made
every day to people who are seeking
money. The road did lose money. but
not much. I made loans to Mr.. Dresser.
and his company, and other individuals
and concerns made loans to them"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
MRS. RORER a BANKRUPT.
Authority on Cooking Unable 10 Pay
Restaurant Obligation.

New York. Sept z5.-Mrs. Sarah Tyson
Rorer. known all over the United States
as an authority on cooking. and a teach
er Of domestic science, was the subject
of a petition in bankruptcy filed to-day
against her I'm her capacity as restaurant
keeper at 50 New street and q Broadway.
It was alleged that she is insolvent,
made preferential payments Of 500. gave
chatteI mortgage on the contents Of the
restaurant to the landlord Of the premises
to secure rent. and. on August p called
a meeting of creditors at which it was
stated that her liabilities were $4,000,
which she was then unable to pay, either
in whole or in part
The fixtures and equipment Of the res
taurant are estimated at $1,000. She has
other assets estimated at 5000, besides
the lease, which has six years to run. The
rent is said to be 5000 a year.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
TOO Ill TO VISIT THAW.
Wife of Prisoner Kept at Home by
Cold and Pneurnvn3. Threatens.

VIE OF Prisoner hePt at Home by
Cold and PneumoHi. Threatens
New York. Sept 25.-nlness. described
as a hard cold" with possibilities Of
pneumonia, has confined Mrs Harry K.
Thaw 20 her home for four days
Evelyn has been very regular Ia visit
ing her husband at the Tombs. Scarce
day has passed that she has not come
down from home. 445 Park avenue. TO
the prison, taking some delicacy for
Harry.
Mrs. Thaw has not been down since
Saturday. although her automobile has
made the regular daily trips. bearing
from DeImonico's luncheon and supper
for the prisoner.
Inquiry brought out the fact to-day that
airs. Thsws family doctor had refused
TO permit her 20 leave her room.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
HEAVY FINE FOR PICKETING.
business Agent Must Pay s4OO and
Go to Jail for Two Years.

New Haven, Conn, Sept Pin the Po-
lice Court this afternoon Judge Richard
H. Tyner fned Frank J. MCGEE, of Wor-
cester, Mass, $l69 and sentenced him to
two years in the county jail on the charge
of intimidating strike-breakers at the Nc
Lagen & Co. foundry in this city. OF
which ex-Mayor +. B. Farnsworth is
president McGee is the business agent
for the New England States Of the Iron
Moulders' Union Of North America.
The penalty is the heaviest ever i'm
posed in New England in labor Difficult
ties.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
PUT HAZERs IN HOSPITAL.
Students in DR.. Doney's College Use
Pocket Knives.

Buckhannon. W Va. Sept 25.-Three
of the older students Of tie West Vir-
ginia Wesleyan College here are In a
hospital as the result of an attempt to
haze two new students The latter were
escOrting a young woman Of the college
home from church after dark. and were
met on the campus by five Of the older
students. with coats turned wrong side
out and handkerchiefs over their faces
as masks
The new students asked the older ones
70 wait until they escorted the young
woman home. but they proceeded with
the attack The two students assaulted
drew their pocketknives and began slash
ing right and left. Two of their assail-
ants took TO their heels, and the three
that remained in the encounter We're
badly slashed
Rev Or. Carl G. Doney. who was pas
tor of Hamline Methodist Church Wash
ingt0n, d. c., recently became president
of West Virginia Wesleyan College.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
OCEAN RATES ARE CUT.
Reductions Made by the Cunard
Line Are Met by the Others.

New York, Sept. 25.-There was a
wholesale cutting of rates among the
steamship companies to-day.
The Hamburg-American. French Line.
White Star Line, American Line, Atlantic
Transport Line, and Red Star Line met
the cut Of the Cunard Line and in some
instances these cuts go into effect at
once.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Suspect FIendish Plot.
WIFE FIGHTS TO AID ESCAPE.
seizes Detective, but Husband Is
Captured After shots Are Fired.


New York. Sept 25.-Dramatic scenes
followed the arrest to-day of Arthur FL
bridge clerk for a Wall street firm Of
brokers.
Aided by his wife. who forcibly seized
"a detective, Eldridge broke away, while
the officer fell four stories and was saved
from death by striking several clothes
lines in his descent
Shots were fired at Eldridge In the
chase that followed, and he was recap
tured. His wife was arrested on a charge
of interfering with the detectives.
Eldridge is accused Of being a confeder-
ate with John Reynolds. a druggist, Of
z55 West Forty-third street. in steaiing
revenue stamps from Wall street firms.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Fair, continued
cool to-day and tomorrow; light
northwest to northeast winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
LOCAL.

president Home for Four Days.
programme for Cathedral Ceremonies.
2-BTOtheThOOd OF St. Andrew Meets.
S-Telegraphers' Narrow Escape.
-four Boys Missing from Homes.
5-Fox Hunt in Rock Greek Park.
Gas Hearing.
for High School Crowding
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
MAD GIRL IN SWAMP
Mystery Surrounds Her Alb
sence Of Twelve Days.
HAS FORGOTTEN HOW TO TALK
Her Pretty Form Torn by the Claws
of Wild Beasts and sharp Edges
of Stones-Her Cries Draw Men in
the Belief that Panther Is Near.
Fiendish Plot Is Suspected.

Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. Sept 25.-Twelve days in
the Dismal swamp. without food or water
and at the mercy OF the Wild beasts that
roam that weird but historic freak Of
nature, Annie Stanley. a mere slip Of a
girl. not more than eighteen years Of
age aad psetty. IS now insane, unable 10
speak or tell how she came 10 be in such
a plight
Her flesh torn and bleeding and with
but little clothing on her person, the
girl was discovered lying prone on the
sodden earth in the thickest part Of a
swamp by a posse OF men who had been
attracted by her cries to believe that a
panther was in the neighborhood.
Girls Condition PftfabIe.
Moving stealthily toward the spot from
which they judged the cries had come.
they found the bleeding form Of the girl
her long locks Of auburn hair matted and
tangled with dirt and briars, her shapeIy
form torn by the claws Of beasts OF. the
cruel edges OF stones.
Gently they carried her TO the home Of
a physician Of Indiantown, y. c., but
only her screams rewarded the untiring
efforts Of the man Of medicine 10 restore
her reason.
Suspect Fiendish Plot.
Nearly dead from starvation and fright.
the girl is unable to speak IN her raw
ings she twitches and screams as II she
were endeavoring to frighten away some
beast or person whom she fears viii
harm her.
Some people believe the girl was taken
into the swamp by persons who desired
her death. The case is being investi-
gated.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
A In Carte Lunch Served Daily
Il Eckstein's from Y to S. 1412 n. Y. a,


Special train standard Coaches and Par
Tor Cars. leaving Washington 7:45 a. m.
running via Philadelphia and picturesque
Lehigh Valley Liberal stOp-overs return
ing. Tickets good ten days. Attractive
side trips from Niagara Fails. Last ex-
CurslOn Of the season,
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY
TELEGRAPHIC.

LEASED Wire Operators Called Out.
1-Girl Insane from Exposure in Swamp.
S-GOv. Swanson Talks TO Bankers.
1-Lipton's Challenge Rejected.
News Of Maryland and Virginia
4Bishop Doane TO Oppose Divorce.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
LIPTON'S CHALLENGE
FOR RACE DECLINED
Action Of New York Yacht
Club Great Surprise.
SNUB FOR THE BARONET
First Time in History that
Offer Is Rejected.

Blunt Intimation 10 SIR Thomas that
His Company Is Not Wanted-Cup
L. Property OF CIub, and stand
Taken Is Not I'm Conflict with the
Deed of Gift-Trophy Originally
Given by Queen Victoria.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
SCORE s0-CALLED WELCHERs.
Merchants Condemn Insurance Com
DHnfes which Fail to Pay Losses.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept &-At q
meeting Of merchants to-day a strong
resolution was passed condemning the
latest defense set up by certain insurance
companies. which claim they are not la
5le for losses incurred through the IRE
following the earthquake, owing to the
reimbursement OF co-insuTances.
This defense was denounced as an out
rage
The resolution was ordered 60 be sent
20 the English and American chambers
of commerce.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Cheap Excursion To Harpcr's Ferry
and MartinsbUrg, Berkeley Springs,
and cumberland md Return

Leave washington, b. & 0. station.
S.15 a. m. Sunday September % Round
trip rate to Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg. $i00; Berkeley Springs. si35. and
Cumberland, SEQ. Splendid opportunity
for days outing.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Absolute Safetv Is But one

OF the many advantages Of depositing
your money in banking dept. Of Union
Trust Co. 14l4 f. All accounts draw in
terest, deposits subject to check at viii.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
PRESIDENT Is HOME
TO STAY -FOUR DAYS
VIII Be Here Until Next
Sunday Evening.
GETS A MODEST OVATION
Small Crowd Cheers His Dis
play Of Confidence.

He Finds Covered Carriage Waiting
No Cabinet Meeting to BE Held 70
morrow, but Executive VIII Meet
Members of His Official Family
for Individual Conferences.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Ends His Longest Holiday.

New York. Sept 25.--When President
Roosevelt ended this morning what has
been his longest vacation at Sycamore
Hill, he announced that he was once
more in fighting trim and ready for
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Flooring very g0Od), S2.00 Per 100 TT.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Next Civil Service Examination Oct.
2S. Prepare at The Drillery. 1lo0 N. 7. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Continued -On page 3, column g.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Chief -Strategist Russell. who opposed
the strike Of the leased wire men on Sun
day very strongly. stayed with the tide
to-day and made a speech of half an
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
THREATEN
 OUTBREAK
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 VANCOUVER, E. C.. Dec. 9.-SiX hundred white men, who are unable to find work here, have waited on the mayor and have threatened to cause riots if the Orentals who are now em- pIoyed by members of the council are not dismissed and white men put in their places.
 Several aldermen of the city employ Japanese, and unemployed whites hoot them whenever they meet them on the streets. Matters in this city on the question of Oriental labor have assum- ed an even more serious aspect than in Seattle or San Francisco, and bad work may result unless some steps are taken to have the white men employed.
 The efforts of the whites are prin- cipally directed towards the Japanese, who work for much less wages than Chinamen.
 The Hndus have about completely disappeared from the city.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
NO TITLE
 FOR LANDS
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 CHICAGO. Dec. 9.-Judgc Iandis, who recently inflicted a fine of S29,00O, 900 on Standard Oil has just given orders to the clerk of his court to omit the prefix honorable when using his name in court records in future
 The judge has not been very explicit in giving his reasons but it is generally accepted as true that the judge mas has become ultra democratic since his name came before the public so prominently as the cvenging angel of the great trust.
 There are not wanting some who be- licve that the judges display of ex. treme democracy at this time is not without a purpose, while others de- clare that the removal of the prefix from his name is born of the entnus- iasm which follows almost infallibly when a man becomes launched on a new career.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
MILITIA
 CALLED
Nuggets Special Service.

FRANKFORT. Ky, Dec. 9.-The en- tire militia force is under arms to prevent a repitition of the raid which resulted in leaving the better part of HOpkinsville in ruins.
 It is reported that the raiders not satisfied with burning the public build ings, assaulted many women, and the inhabitants have been aroused to such an extent that scant mercy will be shown to any of the raiders who might fall into the hands of the citizens.
 It is believed that the raiders will make one more descent and the mil- tia is ready, so that a fierce and bloody battle may occur at any moemnt.
 After the destruction of the public buildings at Hopkinsville. the raiders disappeared in the mountains, where they are safe from attack by any but a large force. but the president is said to have expressed the determination to end the lawlessness and punish the raiders, even though federal troops should be required for the purpose.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
.0NLYTWO DELEGATES
 FOR ALASKA

Had three been allowed to the na- tioual convention il was practically de- cidcd to let one man represent eacn of the judicial divisions, hut the fact that only two representatives can be se- lected will result in bitter fight be- tween the Nome men, the Fairbanks men and the Juneau men.
 It is probable that Fairbanks and Nome will combine to swamp the Southeast and that the two seats will be divided between the two placer camps. but the SOutheasterners are de- termiued to go down fighting. Should one have to be chosen. Perkins will probably be the man for Nome. and he will have Ryau's support.
 Anyhow, the two are working tOgcth- "r in all things, and they may possibly spring one more surprise before the coming of the great day
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 WASHINGToN. D. C. Dee. g. Alaska can have only two representa- tvcs at the republican national con- vrutiun.
 Such was the decision come to last might when the seats were apportion- ed.
 The members of the national com- mitrrr. who had decided to help Alas kaus in their fight for larger repre- soutation. did all they could, but the majority had evidently decided before hand that the Nouh's representation was too large. and they carried their point without trouble.
 Trouble is expected to take place now amongst tn" men elected to repre- sent Alaska at the Juneau republican convention
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-12-09
NOME WINS THE
 CHAMPIONSHIP

sontes never taxes their opponents sufficiently to bring out the best that is in them.
 It is said here that the team which represents Nome is not by any means the best that could be chosen from the aggregation. Ii was composed of Bar " Keown and Alfred Lomen, forwards; ; George Mcintyre, center; Charles Bar low and Frank Burlcy, guards.
 The reserves were Don Afford, w. C. Mcclure. Ralph Lomen and Ed. Sny- der
 The Dawson team was composed of Decker and Cousins. forwards Fin layson. center; Reed and NJ. Fnlayson. guards; White, reserve.
 The Nome team will play the Y. NJ. C. A. at Vancouver tonight.