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The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
HOME WEEK IN BALTIMORE
Maryland, My Maryland" Planning
Big Entertainment.
Sons and Daughters Scattered Every
where, Invited 40 Attend Big
Reunion Next October.
srasial 70 Tie wa.-.iagton Herala.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Aug. I.-Maryland is sending
invitations 70 her sons and daughters
scattered everywhere TO come 10 a grand
reunion, and is making extensive prepa-
rations TO give them week Of right royal
entertainment when they come. Old
Home Week covers the dates october Is
10 10. and &here will not be a moment Of
that time that will not thrill with the
spirit of hospitality for which the Old
Line State is famous.
The celebration will include a number
Of spectacular features in this city, such
as an electrical pageant. a grand military
and naval display, a gathering Of pa
triotic societies a parade and ball by
the fraternal orders. a big concert. q
night carnival. &c. There viii also be a
special pilgrimage TO Annapolis on Peggy
Stewart Day. which falls in Old Home
Week
The new Baltimore which has sprung
from the ashes of the disastrous fire OF
1904 viii not be the least Of the features
that win afford delight and will surprise
the returning sons and daughters Of the
State
Tho hOmecomers viii have the benefit
of special transportation rates granted
by railroad and steamboat companies.
and arrangements are on foot 10 secure
for the visitors the privilege OF a side
trip 10 jamestown without extra charge.
Every former Marylander OF whom the
Maryland Home Coming Association Sc
cures Information viii receive a special
invitation TO attend the Homecoming
These invitations are being sent out by
Gov. Edwin Warheid in the name Of the
State. All persons who have information
Of the Whereabouts Of former Maryland
crs are urged 20 promptly forward such
names and addresses as are in their pos
session 10 the secretary Of the associa-
tion, 602 Fidelity Building. Baltimore. Nd.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
NAVY HAS MANY VETS.
Midshipmen Expect Great Football
Team This Fall.
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Aug. 1S.-The hardest foot
bail schedule that any Navy team has
had in the history of the Academy s ath-
letics IS the one announced yesterday for
next fall. Annapolis men have for some
years believed that one reason for the
Nays lack Of success against the Army
in football was her inability to schedule
enough hard games to get the men in
condition for the grueling West Point
match
Negotiations were carried on this wear
with Princeton and the University of Penn
sylvania, as well as other colleges with
which games We're arranged Last wear
Princeton beat Annapolis by single
touchdown after one Of the hardest games
Of the season, and the development or
the Tiger team was, in the opinion OF
its coaches, retarded by the trip
OF the men Of last years winning
team, Capt Douglass. half back: Sling
lUH, center. Meyers and Wright. guards;
Northcroft and Piersol. tackles. and
Dague. end, are eligible for the coming
season; of the substitutes. Shafroth
guard; Battle, quarter; Lange. half: Pur-
nell, half, and Richardson. end. will also
be eligible and viii make hard fights for
their positions
The Nays most serious losses by
graduation are Norton. at quarter: Can't
Spencer, at half back; Ingram, full back
and Bernard, end.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19

At several of the local churches to-day
the services were conducted by visiting
ministers. taking the places Of pastors
who are away on their vacation. At the
morning and evening services at the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church Rev. l. f. Ross,
of Lamar, Mo- occupied the pulpit. He
VIII also preach there next sunday. Rev.
Dr. Samuel a. Wallis. Of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, preached at the
morning services at Christ Episcopal
Church. and Rev. L. r. Combs preached
at ST. Pauls Episcopal Church. Rev
W. J.. Lynn occupied the pulpit at the
morning services at Trinity ". T. Church
At the Washington Street NJ Z. Church
South Rev. J. II. Balthis preached at the
morning services and Rev. J. Fred Peake
delivered the sermon ia the evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
CORNER STONE LAID.
knights Of Pythias Observe Cere-
mony at HngerstOwn, Md.

Hagerstown, Nd, Aug. IS-With in
teresting exercises the corner stone for
the handsome new castle which is being
erected by Valley Lodge, No 20, knights
OF Pythias. in West Franklin street.
Hagerstown, was laid at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. Members Of the lodge, several
hundred strong. marched from their
meeting room to the site of the new
building and occupied chairs that had
been arranged upon a platform
Palmer Tennant was in charge Of the
Addresses were delivered by
Past Grand Chancellor William Z. Broe-
ming, of Baltimore. and Alexander Arm
strong, ir., Of Hag erstown. The corner
stone was formally laid by Justice Elias
b.. Hartle Instrum entail music was fur
nished by the orchestra of Christ Re
formed Church, and vocal music by
double quartet from ST. Pauls United
Brethren Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
OLD GRUDGE ENDS FATALLY.
j. T. Shimett Charged with Shooting
and killing Marvin ShImett.
- 10 ID Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Herald
Hayrisonburg, Va, Aug. Isl. T. Shift
fet. alias John Eaton. was placed in jail
here this morning. charged with the muir
der Of Marvin Shlfiett and dangerously
injuring Ashby Lawson.
Shiflett admits doing the shooting,
which occurred late last evening, near
Roadside, a small place in the eastern
part OF the county. but he claims that he
acted in self-defense. Immediately after
the shooting. Shiffiett gave himself up
to the deputy sheriff. and said that he
had been attacked by the two men whom
he shot and another whom he did not
know.
All parties live in the' same neighbor-
hood, and the shooting is said 10 be the
result Of an old grudge
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
FARMER KICKED TO DEATH.
Imprint of Horses HOofs Found on
lis Chest.

Special % The Washington Herald
Harrisonburg. Va. aug. lS-Peter Wine.
a we'll known farmer living q few miles
south Of Bridgewater. was kicked 10 death
by a horse last efening. M Wine had
just left the field. where he and his son
had been plowing. He vas riding one
horse and leading another.
No one saw the mishap, but il IS
thought that death was due 10 Mr. Wine
being kicked by the animal he was lead
4ng He was found IN the road by his
son. but died within three minutes. Ex-
animation showed the prints Of horses
feet Just over the heart. Mr. Wine is sur
viyed by his wife and eleven children.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
GOV. WARFIELD BREAKS CAMP.
Proceeds 40 OakdaIe with Members
of Troop a.
Special 10 Tho Washington Herald

Special 20 Tho Washington Herald
Boyds. Nd, Aug. 1S.-Gov Warfeld
and Troop A. under command Of Gen.
Clinton Riggs. broke camp at o'clock
this morning at Dawsonyllle, and by s
o'clock left over the road for Oakdale,
Howard County
They had intended passing through
Boyds via ClaTksburg, Damascus, Null
link, and 20 Oakdale. but al the last
moment changed their route and went
through Darnestown, via Gaithersburg.
Washington Grove, Laytonsyille. and on
that route 20 Oakdale. where they ar
rived tonight.
Tie governor took supper last night at
the home Of Mrs Margaret Annutt.
There were no more disappointed people
in Montgomery than those at Boyds this
morning. They waited until nearly noon
10 meet and greet him. but a message
later conveyed the fact that the governor
had been persuaded to take another
route
From .DawsOnvllle. Gov Warfea was
accompanied by William Dawson. who
acted as guide TO the route through
Jamestown.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Unable to Find Relatives.

Efforts 10 communicate with relatives
Of John Turner, who was killed by receiv-
ing an electric shock and falling from a
tower car at Spring Park yesterday after
noon, have so far been unsuccessful. 1t
IS said that the deceased resided in Jack
son, Tenn, but kilograms sent there have
failed to bring information OF any Of his
relatives. The remains are being held
at the undertaking establishment of b.
Wheatley, in King street.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
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The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
REPUBLICANS TO CONTEST.
VIII Nominate Candidate 10 Oppose
PuIIiam for Virginia House.

Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond Va, Aug 1s.-It is reported
in political circles in this city that the
Republicans in this district are preparing
TO hold a conference in Manchester with
reference TO selecting a candidate TO op-
pose Willis c. Pulliam, Democratic can
didate for the house Of delegates.
Indeed it was evident that the Republl-
cans were PLAYING good politics when
they worked for Pulliam in the primary,
for Powhatan County alone has almost as
many votes IS the entire district p0lled,
and a large number Of these are Republi-
cans. Should any one he put up there, the
result might be surprising. Only one name
has thus far been mentioned IN connec-
ton with the Republican nomination,
that OF Overton Davis, Of Powhatan
County
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Aug. 1&-The move
ment 70 make State Senator George B.
KeezeI. OF Rockingham, chairman OF the
Democratic CAUCUS. is well under way
and is in the hands Of those who have
successfully managed such affairs In the
past For many years Judge William
Hodges Mann. of Nottoway, has been
the caucus chairman, and it is believed
that he is willing TO serve again IN that
capacity
The Democrats Of the senate some time
ago took up the question Of defeating
Judge Mann. Senator-elect +. c. Folkes,
Of this city, being one Of those foremost
IN the undertaking. When the move was
first launched Judge Mann was still coun-
sci for the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way and it is believed that the plan
originated from a desire 10 Dust Judge
Mann as chairman because oil his rail-
road affiliations. Just what effect the
recent resignation Of Judge Mann from
the service of the railroad will have
remains 10 be seen.
Fighting for Control.
It IS no secret that the new element
to be found in the next senate is max
ing an effort 10 organize that body and
10 take charge Of the matters of the
State for the western wing Of the capi-
toL Whether those concerned in the
movement speak the language OF the
tribe IS uncertain, but some Of the most
conspicuous lights We're at one time more
or less familiar with the signs and sym
bols Of the big chiefs Of a rival tribe
20 hoe L.
though the few words may have been
forgotten after the lapse Of few years.
At any rate. the big chief from Rock
ingham. embryo candidate for the gu
bernatorial nomination. candidate for re-
election 10 the senate. IS the man who is
being doomed 10 defeat Judge Mann.
The fight promises % be a pretty one,
with skill matched against skill. shrewd-
ness against shrewdness. and ability
checkmated with ability.
New Men in Caucus.
The senatorial caucus is to be held the
day preceding the convening Of the gen
eraI assembly. and at that time the strug-
gle VIII be decided. Interest attaches 10
the contest by reason Of the fact that
out Of the total membership Of the sen
ate, the majority will be new men-that
is, men who have never before served in
that body. but some Of whom have had
legislative experience. and many Of these
have heretofore trained with the old men
who are 20 be returned 70 the senate.
II is difficult 10 forecast just what the
result win be in the contest for control
Of the senate. but the old men are not
20 be classed as unfamiliar with the
methods Of practical politics. and they
may spring a surprise IN the caucus and
rOut the prospective leaders.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
WATER BLAMED FOR EPIDEMIC.
Wells at Gold Hin Affected by Deep
Mining shafts.
-e-A-- = H'A-e-AsS
Special 20 The Washington Herald.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. n. c., Aug. 1S.-An epidemic
Of typhoid fever at Gold Hill, small vii
lage Of 500 inhabitants, has caused the
State board Of health to condemn the
drinking water of that place In one day
three deaths occurred and yesterday four
new cases developed.
The water supply is causing serious
trouble. All over the town the wells have
been run dry by the deep mining shafts
and the water in the remaining wells is
regarded as dangerous The local board
Of health is consulting the State officers
and some way TO provide for the stricken
town viii be evolved.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Track to Fair Grounds Promised.

Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Salisbury, y. c., Aug. 1S-M. L. Jack
son and T. II. Vanderford returning from
Washington, have the promise of Man
ager c. II. Ackert, of the Southern, to
build a sldetrack TO Fairview, the Yad-
kin Valley Fair Associations grounds
and have it ready for travel by Oc-
tober / Work has just begun on the most
pretentious buildings in Piedmont North
Carolina
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
JUMP FROM BURNING LAUNCH.
Four Men Have Narrow Escape from
Cremation and Drowning.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Easton, Nd, Aug. T.-Willam A Kir-
by, Of Trappe, accompanied by II. T.
Seymour, John r. Mullikin, and his
brother Davis c. Kirby met with a Sc
rious accident in Mr.. Kirby's gasoline
launch. On the return trip at night at
the mouth of Trappe River. the launch
took fire and was soOA totally destroyed.
To save themselves from being burned
they jumped overheard. but fortunately
for them the water was rot deep. and
with short swim and wadng they
reached the shore in safety They landed
on the shore Of the farm OF Charles Rice.
who took them to Trappe.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
MISS VAN ALIEN NOT ENGAGED.
Her Brother, j. Laurens Van Allen,
Denies Report.

Newport, R. /, Aug. Isl. Laurens
Van Allen. through his secretary to-day.
authorized the denial Of the report Of the
engagement Of his sister. Miss May Van
Allen, to Mr.. Zoltan Doehme. 1t was said
that Mr.. Van Allen knows positively that
there is no truth in the report
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Delay in Wright Case Gives
Rise to Comment.
EXPENSE CAUSES COMPLAINT
Citizens Want Matter Settled One
Way or the other, as Prisoner
Costs County $3.50 Every Month.
Visiting Clergymen Occupy Pull
pIts-Turner's Relatives Not round.
wAsHINeroN HERALp BrnEAu.

529 hilg Street
Alexandria. Va. Aug B.-The prospect
of a further postponement of ire final
disposition of the cese Of John Wright,
colored, who was sentenced 10 death in
Alexandria County last November, but
was granted a stay of execution and
later a reprieve. appears to be distaste-
full to a large number of the people Of
the county. While there is said TO be a
sentiment in favor of the negros death
in accordance with the verdict Of the
jury it Is pointed out that the present
concern OF the citizens is to have the
matter settled definitely, one way or the
other, without further delay.
The three months of grace allowed
Wright by the governor will expire Au-
gust 80. but it is said that an extension
Of thirty days will be granted in order 10
give the governor more time TO investi-
gate the case. Gov swanson recently
requested Judge Barley TO send him a
full record Of the proceedings in the trial
court, and in order 10 comply the Judge
suggested the lengthening Of the respite
by thirty days. Il is said that this
course viii be followed.
Complain About Expense.
The intimation that the case would be
held Up another month occasioned con-
siderable adverse comment among those
who wish 10 see the matter disposed Of
at once. II Is pointed out that each
month Of postponement means an addi-
tionaI expense Of $50 for the county.
Wright has been in Jail nearly year.
He has been twice sentenced TO death,
first by Judge NicoI and the second time
by Judge Barley. Should the governor
finally decline 10 exercise executive elem
ency, Wright viii probably have the ex-
pertence Of hearing. sentence pronounced
upon him by a third judge. as Judge Bar
ley has rendered his resignation. Since
his conviction Attorney James Z. Glenn
en3s, representing him, has been tireless
in his efforts 10 save Wright from the
gallows.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
senator Overman Return,

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n c, Aug. Ex-senator over
man has returned, after stumping the
State and is resting at his home. He is
not in the least worried and everywhere
he has gone he has received an earnest
Melcnme
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Confederate Veteran buried.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Salisbury, n. c., Aug. 1S-William F.
Murphy aged slxty-two, a farmer of
means and an ex-Confederate. died yes
terday afternoon at his home several
miles from Salisbury. The funeral was
held to-day from Bethel Lutheran Church.
Rev. Y. Y. Boozer officiating.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
PLAN NEW sHIPYARD.
Edward =. Cramp said Ia BE Interested
I'm Project at Norfolk.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Aug. IS.-It Is announced
on good authority here tonight that Ed
ward s. Cramp. late Of the Cramp Ship
building Company. and others, who have
just acquired for S95,01G a tract Of land on
the eastern branch Of the Elizabeth. viii
at once establish a large shipbUilding
plant The tract is 1,00)x1,0o0 feet
The plant VIII be equipped for the
building Of war ships or other large YES
sells. and heavy repair work. Cramp will
be the managing head OF the plant.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Small Blaze at Salisbury,

Speclal 10 ihe Washington herald.
Salisbury, \. c., Aug. 1S.-The fire com
panies of Salisbury and Spencer were
called out at a. NJ. by fire in the master
mechanics Office and the store room in
which shop supplies are kept. The books
and offices were considerably damaged.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
johnson for Judge.

1t is said that The claims Of Attorney
John II. Johnson, OF this city, for the
judgeship Of the Circuit Court, made va
cant by the resignation of Judge Barley.
Will be personally presented to GOV.
Swanson tomorrow by representative
lawyers Of this city. The governors ac-
ton is awaited here with much interest
Rev. Charles d. Bulla, pastor Of the
Washington Street N. z. Church South.
is at Philomont, Loudom County, and
is attending the camp meeting now in
progress there.
Rev. ". N Pois3l of Bethany Meth
odist Protestant Church, is spending
short vacation IN Frederick County Mary
land.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
WOMAN FATALLY SHOT.
AssaiIant Caught in CornHeId Near
Wilson, \. c.

Special to The Washington Herald
Wilson, n. c., Aug. 1S.-In Little Wash
ington, a suburb Of Wilson. to-day. How
ard Johnson shot Nora Mabrey. She is
not expected 10 live.
Johnson made a dash for liberty. but
was caught in a cornheld in the edge of
the city,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
WOOdWdrd
G. L0throp..
New Neutrality-suspicious..
During the heated term the store
will close at 5 o'clock;
Saturdays att.
Furniture
Repaired and
ReuphOISter d.
For Fall.

VATE would suggest to our Gus
w toners that this IS a sea
sonable time TO have fur
niture repaired and recovered. At
no other period Of the year can
pieces needing renovation be as
conveniently spared from the home.
Moreover, we will not only repair
and reupholster furniture, but also
store the same until fall, returning
It quite renewed. fresh. and elegant.
Our shops not being Overcrowded
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The Washington herald., 1907-08-19

Mrs. Mary O. Ware, with her grand
son. Clark Cunningham. of West Point,
Miss, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred
Beall. al 1870 Columbia road.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19

Representative and Mrs. George W.
Smith. after spending the early spring
and summer at their home in Illinois, are
now at the Homestead, Hot Springs, Va.
to remain several weeks. They will re-
turn later 20 Illinois, 10 remain Till the
middle of November.
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September Patterns and Fashion
Sheets ready. Patterns, Ioc and &c
each. Fashion Sheets free for the
asking.
Pattern Dept. Main foor-Eleventh st.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19

of the most prominent people at Bar Har-
Dor Will take part still another novel
and enjoyable event Of the summer will
take place August %, when the annual
flower and parade show will be held,
This is one of the most picturesque forms
Of enter ainment given az the fashionable
resort. and on old established custom.
Invitations for the marriage Of Miss
Louise Lake Menefee and Ensign Martin
Kellogg Metcalf. of the United States
navy. have been issued by Mrs. Dan Pres
ton Menefee The event will take place
at ST. Peters Chapel. Mare Island, Cal,
at 3 O'Clock, Wednesday afternoon. Au-
gust q.
Miss Menefee is a decidedly pretty girl
and a University Of California graduate.
She was a member Of the Mask and Dag
ger Society. She possesses much dramatic
ability. and figured prominently in the
atrical affairs while a student at the uni
versity. Her home has been at Mare
Island for some time, and it was there
she met AIr. Metcaf Ensign Metcalf is
a son OF Mr and Mrs. Metcalf Of Berke-
ley and is attached to the cruiser Cali
fOrnia. at anchor off Mare Island.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
PUSH KEEzELL BOOM
Leaders Want State Senator
to Head Caucus.
AIM TO DEPOSE JUDGE MANN

New Element to Be Found in Senate
Of Next Virginia Legislature MAX
ing Efforts 10 Organize that Body
and Take Charge of AGairs-OId
Forces Alive To the Situation.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
Prices, SIS TO $40 90.
The DelineatOr
For September

7 S on sale and contains, among
other things, the following in
teresting articles: STYLES of
the Month. " "The Dress Of Paris, "
Why Paris Is the Capital of Fash
ion, The Sewing Circle" Dress
ing on Dimes" AT the Point of
the Needle, . The Colony Club, !"
What Every One Should Know
About Music . The Language of
the Knife and Fork, Letters to a
Social Climber" The Kitchen, Z"
and several short stories.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
In The SOCIAL WORLD
Lieut.. Gen. and Mrs. Corbin
Go to Maine.
WILL VISIT AT KENNEBUNK
Mrs. Robert Mason Leaves Washing
ton This Week for Bar HarbOr.
Legation, Returns TO the Legation.
Nine. HauEe's Son suffers Relapse.

Lieut. Gen Henry c. Corbin, Z. S. =.
and Mrs Corbin, who have spent the
early summer at Chevy Chase, where
they have been personally overseeing the
building OF their new home, left Wash
'ngton yesterday for a visit to Kenne-
bunk, Ne. where they viii stay for sew
eral weeks Before departing. Gen. and
Mrs. Gorbin We're entertained by DR.. J.
J. Richardson and Mrs. Richardson. who
gave a small dinner in their honor Sat
uTday evening NJ the Chevy Chase Inn,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-19
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

Vermont Avenue, Near Thomas Circle.
Conducted tg the Brothers of the Christian schools.
4 Select Day College fer Young 3Icn and Boys.
Collegiate. Commercial. Academic. and Primary
Departments.
School opens September 9.
Catalogues sent on application.
aul7-50t BROTHER GERMANCS, Pres.
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