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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-16

Many a man becomes weary from
trying to Dodge people who make
him tired.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
RAILROAD
Bulletin.
NIAGARA FALLS ELECTRICALLY ILLUMIHED.

The electric illumination Of Niagara Falls by huge search
lights has added another to the worlds great wonders
For thirty days, and perhaps longer, the hand OF has
set itself work to aid in exploiting OF the Great Creators
most marvellous works
It has cost 100000 build the power houses and install
the fifty seahLghts which nightly make OF the old Falls
Of perfect faryland
The dnamos which generate the power driven by the Falls
themselves and the entire light estimated billion hundred
and fifty million candle power concentrated the face OF the
Falls and the Rapids in the Gorge
Every eoor Of the rainbow projected upon the until
they glow like rivers Of molten descence Under the tremendous
light all other Objects the Falls, sink into ngnfcance and
the bolde remains peechess beneath the magic spell of beauty
and glory.
Those who take the Pennsylvania Railroad PersonaICon-
Quoted Niagara Falls which will leave Washington
Baltimore Harrisburg and other points September 25 will be
afforded the opportunity OF viewing this great pyrotecnic spectacle
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

Fredericksburg, Sept 20.-The body Of a
white infant girl was found floating in the Rap
pahann0ck here yesterday. II was about four days
old. and from all indications had been in the river
several days.
Wytheville, Va, Sept 20-Col Robert
f. Withers grows steadily weaker. He has taken lit
tie noJrishment in the past twenty -four hours
The attending physicians do not think he win last
longer than a day OF two
Lynchburg. Sept. GA negro whose
identity cannot be learned. was shot FIVE times By
sam Harris. also c0l0red late this afternoon here
in row over a gambling game. He win probably
die at the City Hospital during the night.
Winchester, Sept. 20-The remains Of
William J. kiger, q Pennsylvania railroad engine
man. Of Harrisburg. Pa, who died while visiting
his daughter Mrs. Gertrude J. Ayre. in Washington
yesterday were inferred IN Mount Hebron Cemetery
here, this afternoon,
Fredericksburg, Sept. 20-An indications
are that the twentyfirst annual fair Of the Rap
pahann0ch Valley Agricultural and Mechanical So
Ciety, which is to be held in this city next week
win be a big success. The demand for space By ex.
hlbnors are greater than ever before. The racing
promises to be big feature.
Staunton, Va, Sept. 20.-Earle Norton.
special Chesapeake and Ohio detective. was In the
city to-day, having in charge J. NJ Shumate Of
Augusta County. who is alleged to have robbed tie
Adams Express Company while engaged as agent on
several railway lines IN the State shimate was ar
rested yesterday afternoon at Mount Sidney Augusta
County Lhd sent to Richmond FOX trial On Saturday
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cumberland, Sept. 20-The Auegany
County Academy began its lo9th year yesterday
with an enrolment Of 10 pupils. the largest num-
bcr in its history.
Cumberland. Sept % - The Garrett
County Republican primaries for county nominations
VIII be held on Saturday. September ., and the
Tuesday October l.
Princess Anne, Sept. 2).-The Somerset
County Republican convention has nominated A. l..
DRYDEN. Of Crisfeld, for State senator and George
2. Parsons George II. Ford, and L. c. Webster
for House Of Delegates.
Belair, Sept. 20-Charles J. Pointer. OF
Baltimore was to-day convicted in the Circuit Court
OF bigamy Both Of his wives Mary Paul Pointer
and Helen Hoffman Pointer, testified against him.
Sentences was suspended.
Baltimore, Sept. 20.-The auction sale
Of boxes for the first game Of the great baseball
series between the old champion Orioles Of 1924 1895
and ls5 and the present Oriole team, TO be played
at 0riole Park on October Il, l6, and Is, viii be
held at noon September ..
Annapolis, Sept. 20.-Charles r. Russell,
Of J.. the AnnapOlitan named by the Anne Arundel
Republicans as candidate for the senate viii be
allowed to use the j. on his name on the ballots.
This has been determined by the Anne Arundel
board Of election supervisors.
Baltimore, Sept. 20.-Charles Anderson.
aged thirty-ive, a Swede living at Curtis Bay, was
drowned early this morning. Anderson who was
employed on a dredging machine, was working at
the big lever with four other men, when it sud
denly snapped and threw the Eve men into the
water
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
ILLEGAL TO SHOOT At AUTOS
Bladensburg Justice Binds Over Con-
stable for Assault.
officer Trying to Stop Speeding
Motor Car Fires Shot and Is
Himself Arrested.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
BIadensburg, Sept 2o.-Constable Ed
ward Markward of Chillum district,
Prince George County. was before Justice
Of the Peace Augustus II Dahler here
last evening, charged by Hervey G.
Machen. of Hyattsville. with assault The
courtroom was crowded almost TO suffO-
cation and much interest was manifested
in the proceedings. The judge held the
constable for the action Of the Circuit
Court OF Prince George County. and re-
quired of him bond in the sum Of 500 for
his appearance
Incidentally Squire Dahler established
a precedent by indirectly holding tha.
officers Of the law have no right to use
firearms in connection with holding up
speedy autom0bilists upon the public
highways at least within his jurisdic-
ton
Saturday evening. September a. while
HeTrey G. Machen was driving his ma
chine along the Bladensburg road he was
commanded 10 stop, and when he declined
70 halt officer Markward drew his pistol
and fired.
There was conflicting testimony as to
whether he fired directly at the automo-
bile, but Justice Dahler did not appear 10
be concerned about this feature Of the
case. il being sufficient for him that the
officer fired the pistol with view 20 IN
timidating the occupants Of the machine
Markward claimed that he fired into the
stream under the bridge, but this was de-
MED by Charles W Mangum. Of River
dale, who was in the car with Machen.
This witness declared that Markward
fired directly at the machine, and It was
his belief that he attempted TO puncture
the tire. Machen declared that he be-
lieved at the time that highwaymen were
after him. and. consequently. did not
have time to st0p
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
RORSCHACH INQUEST HALTS.
Secret Service Man Testifies-Ru-
mOrs About White Men Denied.

Special % The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 2o-The coroner's
jury engaged In investigating the murder
Of Mrs. Mary LaWless ROTschach, wife OF
Lieut. Frank Rorschach. L. S. N. who
was shot in her home by some unknown
person early on the morning of Tuesday,
September 10. held another session to-
night and again adjourned 20 meet again
next Friday.
It is not known what new evidence may
have been unearthed at the hearing, as
all witnesses were examined behind closed
doors and bound to secrecy Common
wealth's Attorney Richard c. Marshall,
who IS directing, the investigation,
thought that the ends of justice might be
defeated TO have the testimony made pub
lie at this time.
A United States Secret Service man who
has been working on the case was one of
those who testified. The police deny each
Of several sensational stories connecting
white men. citizens of Portsmouth. with
the crime. These stories have been per-
sistent Mayor Reed to-day gave one
white citizen a signed statement setting
forth that the citizen had no suspicion
attached to him III connection with the
crime
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
OPPOSE WILDCAT SCHEMES.
Insurance Commissioners Go on
Record at Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 2D.-The insurance
commissioners got down TO work in
earnest this morning. the closing day Of
the convention. z. +. Rlttenhouse, in
surance commissioner Of Colorado. was
the first speaker this morning. lie made
il clear that the association is lending
its energies against wildcat concerns.
which collect money premiums only to
promptly disappear as soon as there are
losses.
Il was also made. clear that the asso-
citation proposed 20 keep up its work
against fraudulent concerns Of this kind,
a resolution 20 that purpose being placed
on record. Detroit Mich, was chosen
as the next place Of meeting, and the
following officers elected:
President. Ross Z. Folk. OF Tennessee. .
vice president b. L. Carroll. Of Iowa;
secretary, J. J. BrinkerhOG, of Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
SPECIAL NOTICES,

ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. WASHING
Ton. L. C--The vested sanctuary chcy Of tlis
parish VIII T5SUuc lis fun order 0f service rhu first
Sunday IN October Rehearsals viii begin Monday
evening. September Is. and continue according 20
the regular schedule durug the winter. An excel
lent opportunity for systematic training in singing
m0tets. plain chant and Latin. Is offered O. al
men and boys who desire 10 avail themselves Of the
advantages of the rehearsals and choir school Boys
should De- between the ages II seven aud thirteen
years. and no previous knowledge Jf music is ugces-
sary. Men and boys from other parishes vil dc en-
tircy welcome, and there is 10 expense Cf 6uy KIND
for instruction. It must be understood. however.
that al who attend the rehearsals and sessions Of
the school viii give their services 20 this choir II
called upon, during the period # eight months.
after which they may return 60 their parishes.
il desired individual training and lessons either
IN voice culture, sishITeadiug. or pi5uof5re play
ing. viii be given gratis 90 those displaying uI-
usual talent. Apply by letter only 10 the UrEauist
and ch0irnsstcr. ERNEST T.. WINCHESTER 81.
Pauls Reet0rv. l4G street northwest. Rev.
JAMES Y. AIACEIN. Pastor. ssl6-7t
Hereafter our business at No. 1920 f
street northwest VIII be conducted under
the firm name of
WESCOTT, WILCOX & HANE.
we having associated with Us a s a partner,
Mr.. GEORGE +. HANE.
who has been identified with our Office
for a number of years. and is thoroughly
familiar with the real estate business.
We ask a continuance of the confidence
and patronage in the future that has SO
generously been extended in the past
EDWARD 5. WESCOTT,
WALTER r. WILCOX.
GEORGE +. HANE
HAVING DISPOSED OF MY STOCK IN
the Georgetown Electric Machine. and
Gas Engine Works 20 Mr. Milton Hop
fenmaieT l desire 70 inform the public I
have no further connection with the
above firm. and viii not be responsible
for any future work they may do. Re-
speCtfully. A. G. BALSER. se2l-2t
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
EX-GOVERNOR FOR COLLECTOR.
John Hannibal WfthdrnVvs I'm Favor
OF Frank Brown at baltimore.

Baltimore, Sept. @.-In all probability
ex-Gov. Frank Brown will be the next
city collector. It Is known that Mayor
Mahool has been anxious for several
weeks for ex-Gov. Brown to agree TO
serve in this position, and his acceptance
was practically made certain yesterday
by the stand taken by John Hannibal
who UP to this time has been the most
formidable candidate.
In a letter which Mr.. Hannibal wrote
to the mayor last night, he declared un-
equivocaliy in favor Of ex-Gov. Browns
selection. and withdraws in his favor
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
WILL NOT LEAVE RICHMOND.
Bishop Van De Vyver Has No Idea of
Going Into other Fields.

Richmond, Va. Sept @.-Rt Rev. Au-
gustin Van De Vyver, Catholic bishop Of
Richmond. who spent the summer in
Belgium, returned to Richmond last
night. He will begin his official tour Of
the State on the first Of the coming
week
Bishop Van De Vyver has dispelled the
idea that he is to leave Richmond and
take up church work in another field. He
says that he Will assuTedly remain in
this city.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
BROKERS' CASE CONTINUED.

j. l.. King 30 BE Given Preliminary
Hearing at HaGerstOwn Tuesday.
Special TO TIE Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Md. Sept 20.-John Lew
ellyn King. Of WnHamsport. this county.
was given a preliminary hearing here
this afternoon before United States Com
missioner Alex. r. Hagner on the
charge Of using the mails for fraudulent
purposes.
At the request Of Assistant District At
torney Morris 4 Soper, Of Baltimore,
who represented the government the
hearing was adjourned until next Tues
day TO give him an opportunity 70 pre-
sent additional evidence.
King. who is a stock and bond broker.
was not put on the witness stand by
counsel. His bond. 5000, was continued
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
PREACHERS SLAYER RESPITED.
Whisky BlOckader Was to Have
Been Hanged Yesterday.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Bristol, Va, Sept 2o-George A. Pc
ters. who was TO have been hanged at
HiIlsviIle, Va, to-day for the murder Of
Rev. Joseph Easter. a Dunkard minister.
was respited for thirty days at the elev-
enth hour by Gov. Swanson, who will be
petitioned 20 commute the sentence to
life Imprisonment.
Peters was whisky blockader. He
killed the preacher because Of the lat
ter's warfare from the pulpit against the
whisky evil. The minister was lured from
his bed at night and shot down in Che
presence Of his wife and children.
Peters had already completed his prep
arations for death when the respite was
read 90 him.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
WINS SUIT AGAINST COUNTY.
Mrs. Agnes Hin Awarded $4,000 for
Accidental Death of Husband.

Frederick. Nd. Sept. ga jury in the
Circuit Court here awarded Mrs. Agnes
Hin S60)0 damages in her suit against
the commissioners Of Howard County.
Mrs. HW sued for the loss Of the life
Of her husband, Dr. Alexander Scott
Hin. of Catonsville who was killed by
falling over the abutment Of q bridge at
Leicester, while driving in a buggy on
the night of January %, 1906.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
Exposition Head Named Next week.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 2O-The appoint
ment Of an exposition director-general
10 succeed James p. Barr which it is
understood viii be offered to Col. Wal
ter r. Taylor, president of the Marine
Bank, Of Norfolk. win not be made un-
I'll after the board meets next week and
accepts Mr. BarT's resignation.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
MAN HURT IN FREIGHT WRECK
J. VI. Thomas. of Fort Myer Heights,
Caught I'm Crash en- Southern,

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Sept. 2l-The dropping
Of broken beam on a coal car caused a
serious freight wreck last night about
midnight on the Southern Railway. ff-
teen miles south of Lynchburg.
J. N. Thomas, who was on his way to
Danville, riding a coal car was Sc
riously injured. but no trainmen were
hurt. Thomas was dug out of a coal
pile in an unconscious condition. He was
revived and sent 10 his home at Fort
Myer Heights this afternoon.
The track was torn up for several
hundred yards, and traffic was blocked
ten hours.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
Option Taken ON big Coal Field.

Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Nd, Sept. 2o.-D. B. Zim-
norman, the well known coal operator Of
the Meyersdale field, and a party OF East
ern capitalists have leased from the Ken
coal fields, in the Meyersdale region, TO
be operated on the royalty basis. with
the privilege Of purchasing outright
within the next three or four years the
entire field for figure approximating
100000.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
County Commissioner Mnndamused.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Frederick, Md, Sept 20-A writ of
mandamus has been issued out Of the
Circuit Court for Frederick County
against the county commissioners of
Frederick County to compel the commits
sioners to give notice TO w. W. Crosby.
Of Baltimore, State engineer Of the State
geological survey. Of the desire of petit
tioners 10 have the section of the public
road Of about a mile In length running
through Kemptown, this county, be built
under the provisions of the Shoemaker
road law
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
Motor Boats Race This Afternoon,
FniIed To Rob Gonds-

For some time past reports have been
reaching the police station that pedes-
trians have been held up or otherwise
mOlested on King street road after night
fall. The latest incident Of that sort re-
ported was an attempt TO rob James
Goods on Shooters Hal a few days ago.
While Mr. Goods managed 10 protect
himself from robbery. the assaiIants es-
capped. 1t was thought that they were
two negroes Following a clew obtained
shortly after this occurrence Constable
A. W. Cleveland Of Fairfax County. this
afternoon arrested Daniel Nelson and
Frank Nelson. cOlored. who are brothers
and lodged them in the station house here
10 await a hearing before a justice of the
peace Tomorrow morning on suspicion Of
being concerned in the hOld-Ups
It Is reported that after c. c. CarIin-
the Democratic nominee for Congress
from this district, takes his seat he will
name NJ. D. Hall. Of Fairfax County. as
his private secretary. Mr.. Hall is at
present superintendent of schools of
Fairfax.
The efforts Of force Of several men
have been Intellectual so far in extin-
gushing the fire which began last Sun
day morning in a large pile Of coal SIT
uated in the yard Of the Southern Rail
way about a half mile south Of this city.
The blaze IS still steadily smOldering at
the bottom of the mass.
United States Commissioner r. P. W.
Garnett to-day dismissed the case Of
Avery Henderson, who was charged with
violating the civil service rules in the
preparation Of an application for exami-
nation
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
sIahool Chosen President.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 20-Mayor J. Barry
Mahool Of Baltimore, was elected presi-
dent Of the League of American Munich
palities at the closing session here to-day.
The election was unanimous, no one be-
ing nominated in opposition TO Mr.. Ma
boDl
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
sends for Clerk and Drops Dead.

Special u The Washington Herald.
Staunton, Va, Sept 20-Frank Mer-
riken died here suddenly this morning
about 10 o'clock at the Eakleton Hotel.
He had been drinking heavily. This morn
ing he summoned the clerk to his room
and fell dead within few minutes after
the clerks arrival
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
NOTICE.

Mr.. a. c. Balser is no longer connected
with the Georgetown Electric. Machine
and Gas Engine Works. and we are not
responsible for anything he does in our
name, or any bills contracted by him.
GEORGETOWN ELECTRIC MACHINE.
AND GAS ENGINE WORKS. sef9-3t
". =. TnPpan, JeWeier and Matchmaker,
Now located at 500 G ST Ouray Bldg.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
To Wed Belle of sabine Hall.

Special to The Washington Herald
Fredericksburg, Va, Sept 2O.-Mr. and
Mrs. R. w. Carter Wexford, of Sabine
Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County.
one Of the historic homes in Virginia,
have announced the engagement of their
daughter, Caroline Harrison, to Frank
Is. Guest of SnOwden farm, near this
city. The date Of the wedding. which
is to be very fashionable affair. has
not yet been announced.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21

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The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Derailment of Mount Vernon
Car Blocks Traffic.
TEMPLARS ELECT OFFICERS

Did Dominion COmmandery, No. II,
VIII Attend COncIave at Norfolk
Next Month - Attempted HoId-up
FaiIs-TwO Suspects Are Arrested.
Motor Boat Race This Afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
NEW GROOM INJURED.

John If. Stewart and Henry Metz
Caught in Bad Smash-up.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Frederick, Nd, Sept pa carriage
containing John II. Stewart, a groom Of
but an hour. and his best man. Henry
Metz, was run into by a street car last
night.
Mr.. Stewart suffered an injury TO his
shoulder and Mr. Metz was hurt aboet
the head. The negro driver sustained a
sprained ankle.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
Men See Defeat.

Il believe that the strikers are at the
end Of their string financially, and are
doing every last thing that they can 10
get some kind OF a settlement. They have
been sending out all kinds Of bombast
and fantastic stories, and 1t IS to my
mind a conclusive sign that they realize
that they are ali through"
Z. J. NaIly. Of the Postal Telegraph
Company, refused to discuss strike de-
velopments to-day further than TO make
public a notice to general superntend-
ents setting forth that there was no
ground for the reports that the Postal
would arbitrate with the strikers. Mr.
Nally's notice said:
There is not the slightest ground for
this mornings newspaper report that we
are to arbitTate with the strikers. No
tify all offices, and assure az that there
Will be no compromise ard to pay no
heed to reports to the contrary"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21

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The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
REVIVES WHIPPING POST.
Prisoner In Chain Gang at Wood
stock, Va, Given Forty Lashes.

EtOcI<, Va, ~lNen Forty LashcS.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va. Sept. 20.-Thv whipping
post has been revived in Woodstock, the
seat Of Shenandoah County, and the first
chain gang ever seen there is at work
It is composed of Winchester prisoners
who were removed during the remodeling
Of the jail here. Benjamin Turner was
given forty lashes across his bare back
for refusing to join the chain gang, and
placed or bread and water diet He has
since gone 10 work.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


529 King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 2O-Traflc over
the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway was interrupted this
evening for more than an hour by an
other derailment On upper King street,
the third which has occurred at the same
place in the past few days
About $50 o'clock a train crowded with
passengers returning to their homes in
this city jumped the track at the inter
section Of King street and the corpora
tion line, where the recently constructed
branch TO Cameron street begins. Al
though the train was proceeding slowly
the front trucks Of the motor travelled
some distance after leaving the rails.
4 furry OF excitement ensued among
the passengers, but no one was injured
AS on the previous occasions of accident
at that place the passengers were com
PEELED to make the rest Of the journey on
foot South h-bound trains soon began TO
pile up in the rear of the wrecked train
until string Of electric cars stretched
beyond Spring Park.
1t IS supposed that the accident was due
entirely to the abruptness of the curve
where the Cameron street line leaves the
main track. The turn at that point is
said 10 be unusually sharp.
knights TempIars Elect Officers.
Old Dominion Commaudery, No. Il.
knights Templars. at a meeting held to-
night decided TO attend the conclave of
the Grand COmmandery, which meets in
Norfolk. Va. October 10 and H. on next
Friday night the commandery viii have
its annual inspection at the asylum in
the Masonic Temple The following Of
fcers were elected for the ensuing term:
J. Johnson Green, eminent commander.
Harry Hammond, gtneralissimo; Gettys
Myers, captain general; DR. Thomas B.
Cochran, senior warden; J. Leake Din
widdie, junior warden; f. Warfeld ST.,
treasurer, and K. Kemper. recorder.
Motor Boats Race This Afternoon.
Arrangements have been completed for
motor boat test tomorrow afternoon to
decide the championship of the Potomac
The boats which will contest for the high
speed honors belong, respectively, to r.
Bruce Emerson and William f. Moore.
both Of this city. The course viii lie be-
tween the red buoy, midway between
Fort Washington and River View. and a
stake boat of the Prince street wharf. in
this city. In addition % the distinction Of
being the fastest boat in these waters.
the winner VIII receive d cash prize of
500. The race is awaited with much in
terest by large number Of people of this
city.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
WANT NO MEDIATION
Western Union Officials Take
a Firm Stand.
SAY THE STRIKE IS OVER

Supt. Brooks Declines 10 Comment
on Probable Action of President
Roosevelt, but Declares Company
Is Satisfied, and Many Former EN-
plOyes VIII Never Be Taken Back.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Benz. II. Coles & CO., UphOistering of all
kinds. Slip covers. 909 9Th NV. NJ 6516