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The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
FIREMEN DODGE TROLLEY.
Twisting Wire, Charged with EIec-
tricity, Threatens Death.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-Eighteen firemen
came close 70 death early to-day in a
big Christmas Day fire on the West Side.
which attacked the old Burton block at
Clinton and West Van Buren streets,
doing damage estimated at $250,O00.
The men were working in Clinton street
I'm front of the six-story building. when
200 feet OF trolley wire fell 10 the street
in a shower of sparks. The wire twisted
and whipped about like a fiery serpent
and It was only shouted warning and
the agility OF the men that saved them.
They abandoned their hose in the street
The fire is believed 20 have originated
on the fourth floor of the structure in
the Clinton LithogTaphing Company.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.
Sharon Machinist Does Chastity Deed
on Christmas Day.

Sharon, Pa. Dec. 25.-In a fit Of anger
William Van Bush, aged forty, killed his
wife by cutting her throat and then took
his own life by slashing his throat early
this morning. The couple had quarrelled
frequently. and though there was evil
dence of a fierce struggle, none of the
other people in the house knew Of the
tragedy until $50 o'clock this morning
The woman's half-clothed body was found
by her son-in-law on the bedroom floor
Her head was all but severed. Van Bush
was only partially dressed, and there was
gaping wound in his throat. There
were two raZOrs on a chair near the
bed. Van Bush was a machinist
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
TAFT MAY GO TO FLINT.
That Is the Confident Expectation I'm
the Vehicle City,

Flint, Mich. Dec. 25.-It is almost as
sured that the local Roosevelt club will
have as a drawing card for their banquet
Secretary of War William H. Taft. A
favorable communication has been re-
ceived from the Secretary of War stating
that he will probably come here to speak
either the night previous or the night
after his visit 10 Grand Rapids.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
bishops wife Meets Accident.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, Dec. 5.-NIrs Tucker,
wife of Bishop Beverley R. Tucker. OF
the Southern diocese Of Virginia Of the
Episcopal Church, is suffering from a
fractured shoulder'at her home in Wash
ington street, which she sustained in a
fall down a fight Of stairs at her home
yesterday
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
SHAH MUST END TROUBLE.
Britain and Russia May Take Hand
In Teheran.

London. Dec. 25-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Teheran says that de-
spite the promises made by the Shah. the
political situation continues critical The
foreign diplomats met st the French Le-
cation. and it is reported that they dis
cussed a proposal that they notify Persia
that unless measures are taken to pacify
the city. Great Britain and Russia will
act jointly to restore order
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
DISMISSES CHANLER SUIT.
Grand Jury Acts at Request of
Complainant.

New York. Dec. 25-The grand jury has
dismissed the charge OF criminal libel
made by William Astor Chanler against
William r. Hearst. Mr.. Chanler had Mr.
Hearst arrested after an article which
appeared in the Evening Journal. men
tioning Mr.. Chanler's name in connection
with the charges made against Raymond
Hitchcock. the comedian.
There were several hearings before
Justice Wyatt. Of Special Sessions. and
Mr.. Chanler appeared as a witness.
Finally. Justice Wyatt held Mr.. Hearst
for the grand jury. 1t was learned to-
day that on Tuesday Mr.. Chanler went
before the grand jury with Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Garvan and made an ex-
planation Of why he desired TO have the
charge dismissed. After hearing his ex-
planation the grand jury voted 10 dis
miss H.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
CIo.ing Law Uneonstitutiona1.

Mobile. Ala. Dec 25.-City Attorney
Boone yesterday rendered an opinion de-
claring unconstitutional the o'clock
closing law enacted by the recent legis-
lature. He bases his declaration upon the
fact that while the title OF the act en-
braces but one subject. the body covers
several The opinion means that saloons
In Mobile viii ignore the law
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
SOCIETY EXPOSURE FEAREp.

The seamy side Of an unusual nhase Of
social life is glaringly exposed by Maria
Albanesi in her new romance. The For
hidden Road, for which this paper has
acquired first publication rights and
which VIII appear serially prior to issu-
ance in book form. It is a story you can
not afford to leave unread.
First chapters soon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based upon
its sworn circulation--a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morn
ing newspaper at the Capital. It's
books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
APPLE CROP WORTH $4,000.
Frederick County Makes Record
Shipment to Northern Markets.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Frederick. Nd, Dec. 25.-It is estimated
that 10000 barrels Of apples were shipped
from Myersville, Frederick County, TO
Northern markets this season. II is
thought that as many more apples were
used at home for other purposes. making
a total Of about $4,000 bushels raised in
the nohthern part of Middletown Valley
this season.
The average price paid per barrel for
the apples was $50. or a total Of $4,000
The value of the entire crop. placing it
at the above figures. would be $50, 000
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
MIDSHIPMEN MAKE MERRY.
Annapolis Men Enjoy Their Accus-
toned Christmas Lark.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Nd, Dec. 25.-Folowing the
usual custom. the midshipmen Of the first
class early this morning engaged in their
Christmas lark of parading about their
quarters and serenading members of the
lower classes. This jolllfcation is en-
joyed every Christmas morning by the
next graduating class.
The seniors formed In a battalion. and,
according 10 rule, appointed the smallest
man OF the fourth or lowest class as COM
manding officer This homer fell TO the lot
OF Henry Haislip. OF Milwaukee, Wis. The
affair was much enjoyed by the under
graduates
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
PLAN NEW SUMMER HOTEL.
Officers of w. +. and G. Railroad
Buy Property mt Frederick.
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Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick, Nd, Dec. 25.-Messrs. d.
Columbus Kemp. president of the Wash
ington, Frederick and Gettysburg Rail-
road Company; Charles c. Water. sec
retary, and Dr. Franklin Buchanan
Smith. one Of the directors, have pur-
chased the farm Of A. W. Burkhart. at
Yellow Springs. at the foot OF the Catoc-
tin Mountain, containing eighty acres, for
$4,000.
The property is about seven miles from
Frederick. and includes the Montonqua
Mineral Springs. of which there are
three. two springs of iron water and one
or sulphur water.
It is the purpose Of the men interested
to build a large summer hotel. which will
be on the main line Of the Washington,
Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
Train Kills Chauffeur

Cleveland. Ohio. Dec. 25.-James McCor-
mick, forty-three. chauffeur for r. L.
ireland. was killed by Lake Shore train
which struck the automobile he was driv-
ing at a crossing. McCormicks head
was crushed and he died instantly.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
Mcconnell Discoveries In Vitality
Taught by Lectures and Training in the
LIFE ELECTRICITY INSTITUTE,
IFS = ST. NJ. W., Washington,

By learning the science Of increasing and regulat-
ING the vital forces it has been proven that any
medically incurable chronic invalid may cure him
self in few weeks. Plenty of vitality Is all there
is to health The science q vital increase can Be
taught By mail
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
WEDDING AT DAMASCUS.
Miss SaIIie King Becomes the Bride
of Mr. w. j. Day.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Boyds. Nd. Dec. pa pretty Christ
mas wedding took place at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kent King. near
Damascus, this evening. when their
daughter. Miss Sallie J. King. was mar
ried to Mr.. William Jackson Day, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Day.
Many persons attended. Both families
are prominent in that section OF Mont
gomery County.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
Do People Turn Away =?

You Can Be Instantly Freed From the
Humiliation of Knowing That
Others Detect Bad 0dOrS on
Your Breath, Arising from
Indigestion, Smoking,
Drinking, and
Eating.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
CAMBRIAN NOW IN TOW.
LeyIand Line steamer Expected I'm
QueenEfoWR

Queenstown Dec. 25.-The steamer Will
lam Cliff has been for several days tow
ing the Leyland Line steamship Cam
brian, from London for Philadelphia. be-
fore reported as having been spoken In
mid-Atlantic with her shaft broken. The
progress of the vessels has been delayed
by terrific weather. fr'gs will meet the
Cambriaa here and take her 20 Liverpool.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26

Before the Sixtieth Congress was
three weeks old more than ten thou
sand bills were introduced Less than
two thousand Of these are public bills
all of the others being private meas
ureS for the payment Of claims or the
granting OF pensions that cannot be
had under the general pension laws.
There have been dozens Of bills intro
duced for the reform OF the currency
and banking laws. some Of them by
men who actually have to give orders
on their salaries before due. Every
other sort OF proposition under the sun
has claimed attention.
Representative Watson, Of Indiana. Is
waging an aggressive war on cigarettes
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
ARLZONANS
CELEBRAT TIE
Continued from Page one.)

much to Arizona and will settle beyond
dispute the question of joint statehood,
which you all know we do not want"
President Shannon next introduced Chief
Justice Kent, who made a short address,
in which he paid glowing tribute to the
efficiency of Governor Kibbey. He re-
ferred feelingly to what he described as a
cloud over the future of Arizona, when he
had the pleasure of addressing the re-
union last year. and expressed his salts
faction that the question of joint state
hood had been settled decisively.
Marcus A. Smith was the next speaker.
He said he had left sick bed to be pres
ent at the picnic and that he was a char
ter member of the Hassayampa club. Mr..
Smith made a hit when he referred to
Governor Kibbey and Justice Kent as
comparatively new members, who had
been elected during the last few years.
J. s. Mitchell then explained that the re-
union this year had been postponed be-
cause of the absence of President Shan
non, who had charge of the arrangements
last year, and they felt they could not get
along without him. Hereafter the cele-
bration will be set for the second Tuesday
of August.
The picnickers returned to Los Angeles
in time for the theater party at the
Orpheum last night which, with the ban
quet at the Alexandria tonight, will con
clude the reunion for this year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
WARSHIPS WILL HAVE
WIRELESS TELEPHONES
TEST TO BE MADE DURING PA
cIFic TRIP
Navy Department Is Trying Out Wire-
less Telephony on Long Cruise.
Apparatus [ n Connecticut
and Virginia

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-For the first
time in the history of any navy the
fighting craft of the great fleet that is
TO sweep around Cape Horn and into the
calm waters of the Pacific ocean Will
be in verbal communication with each
other. The wireless telephone is to be
the medium linking each ship to its SIS
ters As Admiral Fighting Bob" Evans
is known to have a penchant for forceIul
language, 1t Is probable that the squadron
viii leave in it's wake chain of verbal
"d-s' reaching from Rockland, Me, to
the peaceful portals of the Golden Gate.
It came as a surprise this week when
announcement was made that the navy
department had determined on trying
OUT wireless telephony on the long
cruise. Outsiders have been led to be-
lieve that verbal communication without
the use of wires was a wonder still far
off in the future. But DR.. w. Monroe
HOPKINS, chief electrician of the navy
and professor of chemistry in the George
Washington university, has been quietly
investigating the subject and watching
every experiment made in the new Held
of electricity.
AS a result of DR.. Hopkins work APP
paratus is to be installed at once on the
| battleships Connecticut and Virginia II
will be given the most severe tests anc
if 1t answers requirements every ship II
| the big fleet is to be equipped. The wire
| less telephone is to be used as an aux
iliary to the wireless telegraph, will
which every vessel in the Atlantic nee
is supplied 1t will supplement the tele
! graph, not supplant it.
1t is claimed for the wireless telephone
that it can be operated perfectly in tn
worst weather at a distance of five mile
and under favorable conditions over mucl
greater stretches.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
TAFT, ABOARD MINNESOTA,
is OFF FOR THE FAR EAST
DISTINGUISHED Men Are Passengers on
Boat Carrying secretary-T. j.
O'Brlen, Ambassador to
Japan, Among Them

BY Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Sept. 12.-William H
Taft and his party sailed at l O'Clock
for the orient on the steamer Mime
sofa. The last public appearance OF
the secretary of war was at the meet
ing this morning of the State Medical
association.
The secretary was in fine spirits and
chatted and laughed in an animated
way with the members of his party
aboard the Minnesota, while great
crowd looked on from the dock and
waved adieus and good wishes to the
Ohioan.
Accompanying Secretary Taft are
press representatives, his wife and son
Charlie. his private secretary Fred w
Carpenter and General Clarence Ed
wards, chief of the bureau of insular
affairs
On the Minnesota also are Judge
Thomas Burke and W. F. Backus OF
this city, special commissioners to the
orient for the Alaska Yukon Pacih'
exposition; Thomas ]. O'Brien. ambas
sador of the United States to Japan
Peter Augustus Jay, first secretary
the embassy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
JAPAN SAYS NO WORD
CONCERNING BRITAIN
By Associated Press.

By Associated. Press.
TOXIC, Sept. 1.-THE Jill in leading
editorial to be published tomarrow, deep
ly deploies the fact that an incident
similar to that at San Francisco has
occurred at Vancouver, which is in part OF
the territory of an ally of Japan. The
Jill believes that the trouble at VAN
couver was occassioned by the increased
arrival of Japanese laborers from Hawaii
after the enforcement of the exclusion
measure by government at Washington,
coupled with the contagion of anti-Jap-
anese rampant on the Pacific coast of
the United States.
This had famed the anti-oriental
sentiment which had existed for several
years in British Columbia and had only
been prevented from assuming legal form
by the firm attitude of the Dominion
government. The paper, however, en-
phasizes the fact that the outbreak at
Vancouver like the trouble at San Fran
cisco is only local.
It SAYS: 1.-THE regret already expressed
by the Canadian government coupled with
assurances of the prevention of recur-
renee of a similar incident, even royal
message having been sent to the Domin-
ion authorities in reference thereto fur
nishes the clearest evidence that the
side. Moreover, the power of the Do
minion government over Individual states
is greater than that of the government
at washington, and the Canadian police
are more efficient than those of San Fran
cisco, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that the fullest protection will be
given to our compatriots at Vancouver.
Move Local
J
locally and is against the general senti-
ment of the British public and, as such,
is possible of speedy solution. yet it must
be remembered that it is pregnant OF
the most difficult complications now fac
ing the authorities and statesmen of the
nations concerned. The time will soon
come when fundamental solution, COM
pletely removing oriental and occidental
friction, will be on the taps as a prac-
teal question"
The Hochi publishes the experience Of
"a high Japanese official who visited a
place near Vancouver where Japanese are
engaged in salmon fishing. He went ir
company with the Japanese consul and
men who had interests there, and rtates
that the Japanese laborers fairly insulte6
the party, saying:
.sYou have no business here. Run away
or receive our fists" The paper quote:
the Japanese official as saying that tn,
Japanese there were the toughest anC
rudest he had ever seen. They were
totally ignorant of common politeness and
he did not wonder they had become
objects of hatred. They are ready to in
suit their consul, when in good health
but when taken sick they appear at tn,
consulate for assistance as If claiming
ii by right. The presence of such char
acters only arouses the enmity of thei
neighbors The name of the official max
ing these statements is not given bu
there Is reason to believe he is nembe
of the present Japanese cabinet.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
Hear Exceptions

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE dis
trict court of appeal sat in bank today
to consider the exceptions taken to the
rulings of Judge Dunno, during the recent
trial of Eugene E. Schmitz. Attorney c.
w. Cobb represented the prosecution ano
c. H. Fairall appeared for Schmitz. Three
disputed exceptions were considered:
The admission of testimony taken IN
the examination of talesmen, particular
lv otto Farenbach Regarding the APP
pointment of Elisor Buggy. who was ex-
cepted to on the ground that he was an
enemy Of the defendant. and regarding
the admission of the testimony OF AIDE
Ruef.
AS to the first two, the appellate judges
agreed that the attorneys on both sides
must come to some agreement between
themselves and as to third they ordered
the matter to be taken up with Judge
Dunno.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
IMPROVED RED MEN WISH
TO BRING IN MORE FUNDS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated FIess.
NORFOLK. Va, Sept Ito rehabil-
itate It's treasury the great council OF
Improved Order of Red Men today in
creased the per capita tax from 10 to
Is cents on all tribes in territorial juris-
dictions and otherwise reporting direct
to the great council.
An effort to likewise increase the per
capita tax on all tribes reporting to state
councils with a scent increase on MEM
bers of the female branch was finally
defeated.
The finance committee recommended as
a matter of economy that the 1908 session
be held at Columbus, but the Columbus
delegation said that that city was not
ready to entertain.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
AFTER MONTHS, ANGELS
CAMP STRIKE IS OFF
Union Decides to Return to Mines by
Vote of 1865 to GA, Despite
Radical Factions
Victory
BY Associated Pies, .

BY Associated Plest.
STOCKTON, Sept. 12.-The Calaveras
union at Angels camp voted last night
to declare off the strike which has been
in force there for months. The vote
was 165 to ga.
In view of the fact that the old or
radical ticket won the election the
night before by majority of AZ, it was
generally conceded that the faction
favoring the strike in the first instance
would again be able to conclude things
at last nights meeting. There is great
rejoicing at Angels over the outcome
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sSHZP AWAY
HLNDUS' CRY


and especially any orientals to the schools
where they would be thrown into asso-
citation with children. Other trustees OBJ
jected also on grounds of improperly
of devoting school funds for education
Of any adults and particularly objec-
tionable adults.
The attorneys for the board being APP
pealed to said they had doubts of the
legality of admitting any pupil above the
age of q, but declined to express an
opinion offhand. The whole matter was
then referred to committee on school
management
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
POPULATION OF LUCKNOW
INDIGNANT AT ATTACKS

LUCKNOW, India. Sept 12-The re-
CENT here of reports of attack upon
Hindus at Bellingham and upon Japanese
ana Chinese at Vancouver has aroused
indignation in native circles.
Spokesmen of the natives voice the
hope that the government will exercise
every measure in it's power for the pro-
lection of brother Hindus in the United
states and Canada
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
ParksIde Cases Go over

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-The cases
Of q. II. Umbsen, J. E. Green, and W. ].
Brobeck. accused of attempted bribery
in connection with the Parkside trolley
franchise. were called in Judge DUNES
court today and continued for one week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
GOVERNOR JOHNSON OUT
OF PRESIDENTIAL RACE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. Sept TT am not
presidential candidate, and I do not
intend to become one"
This was the emphatic declaration
made by Governor Johnson today to
party of prominent Nebraskans who
came to present their invitations to
Johnson to speak in Nebraska. The
governor declined all of them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13
TEN-CENT BOUNTY ON RATS
OFFERED TO STOP PLAGUE
San Francisco Board of Health Adopts
Measure to Prevent Spread of the
Disease-Governmen Ply
sician Takes Charge
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-The board
of health at a meeting this evening dis
cussed further measures for plague Grad
ication and decided to offer a bounty
of 10 cents on every rat caught in the
city and county of San Francisco and
properly delivered to the health officer.
No quarantine will be established upon
any building or dwelling from which a
plague patient or suspect is taken, ex-
cept during the brief period of fumiga-
ton.
The objects of this order are to prevent
foolish scares and to remove the tempta-
ton of inmates to scatter to avoid close
detention
The mayor, members of the board of
supervisors and President Qphuls and DR..
McConkey of the health board today
visited the city and county hospital and
the site of the proposed isolation house.
As no plague cases have originated at
the city and county hospital since August
q the quarantine there is to be raised.
| DR.. Rupert Blue OF the marine hospital
service arrived here today from Wash
ington and will at once assume charge
of the situation
| To date there have been twenty-three
| cases of plague and twelve deaths.
! SACRAMENTO, Sept 12.-The state
board of health has ordered the fumiga-
| ton of all river steamers plying between
| San Francisco and this city on the Sac
ramento river for the purpose of exter-
minating rats, mice and other vermin
| liable to carry plague germs.
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ROOSEVELT MAKES FORMER
CHIEF YELLOWSTONE HEAD
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE presi-
dent has appointed General S. M. b.
Young, retired. who was his old COM
mander in Cuba, to be superintendent
of the Yellowstone park.
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RrItiah shin Grounds

v1GO, Spain. Sept. 12.-The British
steamer Verones. from the Clyde for
Buenos Ayres. went ashore today on the
rocks near this port.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-13

rrsrything you want you VIII ind in the
CLASSIFIED pare-a modern encyclopedia. One
cent word.
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FORD FACES
CLASS IA TIE
FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL ON
TRIAL
FIRST OF UNITED RAILROADS
CASES
Defense Strives to Secure Hearing OF
Charges Against Calhoun, but
Chief Counsel 10
First Up

CONTINUED from Page One.I
Juror to stand aside. Judge Lawlor SAID
that owing to slow process being MADE IN
the selection of the jurors he would TINS
evening commence the holding OF nignt
sessions.