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The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
MR.. GATHERS NOMINATION.
baltimore Press Opinion on the
MRryInnd Republican Ticket.

frun the baltimore Sun
With the State ticket OF the Democratic
and Republican parties presenting for the
sufrages OF the voters Of Maryland men
Of the type OF Judge Crothers and Mr..
Gather, the issue will turn largely upon
the question Of the forces and influences
affecting each OF the candidates for gov
ernor and the environment OF the man
who will be elected governor. Men Of
all parties and of no party. independents
as well as partisans. viii analyze the
situation not only as Il is to-day, but
as II Will be when a new State admins
tratiOn is installed. II is a time-hon-
ored maxim that a stream can rise no
higher than its source. The Republican
convention nominated Mr.. Gather and
the candidates for the other State Of
fees. But who shaped the course OF the
convention? Who determined its action?
This is vital issue If Representative
Mudd and Representative Jackson con-
trolled the convention, as appearances
and developments clearly indicate, then
the people viii assume. rightly or wrong
~, it need not be discussed now, that
these leaders will be the dominant in
huence with the Republican administra-
ton II the Republican party should tri-
umph AT the polls next November. One
Of the most important questions, therefore.
for the consideration of voters IS whether
the interests Of Maryland will be served
best by a ticket which. II elected. Repre-
sentatives Mudd and Jackson were chiefly
instrumental in putting into power.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

From the Philadelphia North American.
All is right with all the country save
Wall street now. And all will be right
with Wall street as soon as it bows to the
Inevitable and accepts the new status. as
the nations well paid financial servant
instead Of its oppressive master.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

The Atlanta Journal refers to a certain
more or less eminent New Yorker as
Gov. ODeH." This is taking unwar-
ranted and dangerous liberties with the
Irish
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Senator McMichael brought a pair OF
sheets 10 Atlanta with him." says the
Constitution, of that city. One entire
pair OF sheets for a fifty days session
surely IS an extravagant allowance for a
goOber legislator.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
He Had Horns,

In vain for Pan to-day we look.
But that's not queer.
No doubt some hunter chap mistook
Pan for a deer.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Senator bob" Taylor proposes to have
a war with Japan, even though he be
compelled to visit every Chautauqua plat
form in the country 10 get It. This may
induce Uncle Sam 20 bring on the war at
once, as the lesser Of the two evils
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
Oofi

Were you ever rescued by a brave
strong man?' asked Miss Oldham, after
The hero had carried her out Of the water
NO" replied Miss Pertleigh. I have
never found it necessary 20 get wet for
the purpose Of inducing a man to put his
arms around me"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
An Hnne.t Ans,rer-

II didn't smoke cigarettes when was
a boy"
why nct, gran'pOp7"
''Well-aI-the fact is. Johnny, they
didn't have cigarettes then"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
A TIMELY LAMENT.

"BK - BK - BKF
Say thy cold gray tones. o keyl
Then only my tongue can utter
The thoughts that arise in me.
Oh, veil for the telephone girl.
For her line is busy yet;
And well for the postman boy,
Who is still o., the JOB, you bet
But the A. d. T. goes home.
And my message I cannot tell.
And oh for the touch Of vanished hand
And the sound Of a tick.
IhiS Is -. . - -
-Ciouais,,a Ta.Ho.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

From the Cleveland Leader.
The Chicago News wants tc know IL the
TEDDY craze is dying out No-merely
Joining III the present bear movement.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
The Wherefore.

Justice is queer" quoth Binks, "and
makes odd deals"
'Didst ever hear" asked Winks. about
its wheels?"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
Mild Abjurgation,

From the Ohio State Journal
Col. Watterson says the politicians are
COMPOUNDED. which seems like mild word
to apply to some Of 'em.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

DR.. Newell Dwight Hills says there
are forty-four roads 10 hades, but only
one TO heaven And sometimes It appears
that even fOrtyfOur viii not accommodate
the rush In the flrst-mentioned direction
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
II AI,rnr. Ia.

What were his first words after they
pulled him out from under his automo-
bile?"
1t was the other fellows fault
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Recent archaeological research IS said to
prove that the mother-in-Iaw Joke IS
many thousand years Of age. Of course
the knockers will promptly lay It on the
downtrodden Rameses.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
ALTERNATING CURRENTS.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
ART.

His art was dear TO him, he said;
The critics gave him praise;
But all he ate was moidy bread.
He walked in lonely ways.
He pleased the public's taste at last
And SAID TO art, "Good-by::"
His days OF loneliness are past
And he is eating pie.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

A Georgia woman writes to one OF
the Atlanta papers about ''the calm.
sweet days OF prohibition. soon to come. -
we fear she is destined to discover that
every prohibition sweet has its "bitters."
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Prince vi Sang SOL" says a headline
in the Birmingham Age-Herald. Having
been sentenced 10 death, however, discre-
ton should prompt him hereafter TO sing
low
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
CentenniaI Of the CIermont.

On Saturday OF this week will be cele-
brated, on the Hudson River. the cen
tennlal Of t. sciling Of Robert Fulton's
steamboat, the Clermont. All Of the ship
ping along the river front is 10 be dec
GRATED; ell Of the ships viii dip their en-
signs, and the steamers blow their whis-
ties at l o'clock, which was the hour the
old Clermont started on her first trip, 100
years ago. The bands on the boats along
the river will play Robert Fulton's favor
ite song. Bonnie Doom" and altogether
the celebration viii be a jolly one. All
Of the ships and steamers in port have
been supplied with pictures Of Robert
Fulton and the .Clermont TO hang IN their
cabins to help along the celebration spirit
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

The King OF Slam has purchased his
wife $1,000 diamond thimble," saws the
Des Moines Capital Does our contem-
porary understand that his wife" is quite
a collection?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Cleveland Leader.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

The esteemed Chattanooga Times has
been indicted again, and for something
like the 'steenth time, by q certain Judge
Fite's court down that way. the Times
immediate sin being, so far as we are
able TO judge, something in the nature of
contempt Unfortunately for the dignity
OF the court however, each new indict
ment only appears TO deepen the Times
contempt
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Seattle firm has Just turned out the
largest and the stoutest vehicle ever
manufactured in this country. Doubtless
it is intended for Secretary Taft's band
wagon.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

We are again reminded that Senator
Platt found Roosevelt" BY this time.
however, the Senator doubtless has given
up all hope Of losing him again.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

'9Ir. Rockefeller lacks the collective
sense" says Miss Ida Tarben. But 10
nothing Ike the same extent that be
lacks the recollcctive sense. when on the
witness stand
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

It's an III wind that blows no good. The
telegraph editors are having a fine chance
to catch up on their Virgil and Ovid. any
how.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Nevertheless and notwithstanding. the
Soul kiss fad is apt seriously 70 de-
press the Glove market
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
The Naval Stationer.

AS an instance Of the careers that IN
dustrious women can carve out for them
selves, the career of Miss N. E Sullivan.
Of Brooklyn. is striking She is called
the navy stationer because some years
ago she made a speciality of supplying
the officers Of the navy whom she met al
the Brooklyn Navy Yard with their note
paper, cards, sc, A great number of off,
GERS from admiral down to ensign write
their letters home from the ports of all
the world on the paper furnished by Miss
Sullivan, and cards engraved by her have
been sent In by admirals TO many a for
eign potentate. Miss Sullivan is a Con-
necticut girl, and she received her train
ing for the work in which she is now en-
gagged ct the Pratt Institute. She began
by making card plates. and because her
father was naval officer she began to
get trade from the battle ships and cruis-
ers. Now it Is said that In the cab
inets Of her little Office are several hun
dred card plates, including those Of
twelve admirals.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
She Wants to Know.

do you love me. Henry?"
II should say So"
"Of course, you should say 50, but do
you?'
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Railroads IN Wisconsin have been
hned $1,000 for rebating." says the New
ark Star. Either Wisconsin railroads are
uncommonly honest or this must be a
dull season with them.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
STAGE SETTINGS.


Shady nook.
Rustic seat.
Babbling brook.
Maiden sweet.
Gown OF taste.
Coat OF tan.
All mere waste.
Nary man.
Tender moon.
Waves that lap:
Sandy dune,
Handsome chap.
Pebbles loose,
Shells of pearl
What's the use?
Nary girl.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

An esteemed contemporary has an ed,-
torial on "A Popular Bill" Bryan, Taft
Chandler, Hohenzollern. Loeb. or Just old
$40? Why not be specific?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

The most peaceful boom of all is the
Shaw BOOM says the Los Angeles
Times. STILL the Cortelyou boom hasn't
been arrested for disorderly conduct vet.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

IN New York to-day It is unsafe even
to hug and kiss your cousin" SAYS the
Cincinnati Times-Star. And vet 'ft ain.t
no harm 70 hug and kiss your cousin
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Billy Mason is running again." say
the Chicago News. As a matter Of fact
now, isn't he waddllng?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

Up to tho hour Of going to press. how
ever, Mr.. Bryan had not come out for
government ownership Of the telegraph
companies.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

At least one bumper crop will have to
be harvested between this and January
I, down in Jawjaw.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

As we understand It, the telegraph op-
orators are determined TO inaugurate a
sort Of wireless situation, for the time he
ing.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

No attention ioiH bo paid TO anonymous
contributes, and 40 communications to
shs editor sCiH be prlnfed eroept oUer the
name Of the toTiter.
Manuscripts offered for publication i0iH
De returned II unavoidable. but stamps
should be sent teitA tho manuscript for
fhsf purpose.
Al communications Intended for thts
newspaper, tVHether for the Dolly or the
SHHddy iSsae, should be addressed 10
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16
From the baltimore American.


The record OF the nominee Is known
and read OF all Marylanders. No one can
challenge his distinguished services. A
leader In the movement that brought pur-
ifcation TO the State from the chronic
corruption Of Democratic ring rule in
1898. he has since been distinguished for
his reforming zeal The escutcheons OF
other refoTmers may have been tarnished;
never a stain has attached 10 his. he
has been first, last. and all the time a
good citizen. IN no other way was this
characteristic better shown than In his
self-denying labors in behalf Of the city.
when he accepted the presidency Of the
Second Branch City Council in order to
aid Baltimore in its recovery from the
prostration OF a great calamity. But the
recital Of Mr.. Gathers record would but
emphasize that which needs no enforce
ment-that Baltimore has offered 10 the
State one OF its chief citizens. one OF its
most comprehensive students Of public af-
fairs one Of its loftiest public officials. Z
pledges him the cooperation OF all the
forces in civic life that make for up
building.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-16

People may say what they choose, but
in my opinion. and in the opinion Of most
Of the Democrats I have talked to. the
selection OF Judge Crothers for governor
Of Maryland was about as safe and sane
choice as they could have made" said
Thomas Andrews, Of Baltimore who is at
the Shoreham. on his way to jamestown,
last night
His selection has brought to the ticket
the backing which has been considered
essential. and which it is thought by
many would not have been forthcoming
had Williams been the nominee. There
is a little soreness evident among the
friends of Williams over what they seem
to think was the unnecessary brutality
In the way he was deposed, but am
sure that the irritation will disappear
before the battle. and that the Democrats
win present solid front. That we viii
have to face the fight OF our lives is cer-
tain, for the Republicans are making q
desperate campaign. and they believe that
they have strong issue IN the question
Of elections and disfranchisements, aud
viii push it to the utmost"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
'T|DEWATER AND
WI: WESTERN SOLD Il
Colonel F. DeV.i Morrcll, Of
Philadelphia, Purchases South
side Railroad.
.LYNcHBu.R uRG-RlcHMoND j 6 Il: j. !. o il LINE \,
New Purchasers Will Make Large
Extensions and improvements
to Property.

The Tidewater and Western Rail-
road. formerly the Farmville and Pow
hatan has been sold to a Philadelphia
Devaux Morrell, ex-member of Con-
gress, capitalist. and member of the
firm OF Morgan. DreXel e. CO.. of Phila-
delphia. Tho information, which came
originally from Philadelphia sources,
has been confirmed by the best avail
able authorities here and while the
papers have snot been signed, 1t is
understood that the deal has been prac-
tically closed. Tho purchase price Is
somewhere close to- 100000 What
Will be of even more interest is the
announcement that the road Is to be
extended at once to Manchester and
ultimately into Richmond, bringing In
the best wood, ties and lumber OF
southside Virginia, and tapping on the
way to this city the enormous coal
deposits at Midlothian, and putting
Richmond manufacturers into close
connection with these enormous sources
of supplies.
sketch of Road.
The Tidewater and Western Rail-
road runs through Southside Virginia
for about 100 miles. having its west :
ern terminal at Farmville, and run
nlnS lnrOuEl CunlOcrJanQ5 and POW-
hatan counties and across Chesterfield
to deep-water terminal at Bermuda
Hundred on the James River.
The road was for some time unde-
veloped, and for some years was III
the hands of a receiver being operal-
ed under direction Of. the courts by
Colonel T. M. r. Talcott the receiver
About two years since it was bough,
in by Mr.. w. M. Habliston, Of Rich
mond, representing a syndicate OF
| Richmond banks and note holders, the
purchase price being sl25,OoO. The
| syndicate spent about 100000 at once
in improvements and betterments. anc
! since that time have invested nearly
$4,000 more of the earnings of the
property in rebuilding the system, un
til it is now In excellent order, tht
track having been largely relaid ano
considerable new rolling stock pur
chased.
Acting Independently,
Colonel Norrell, the purchaser oil
the road. married a Miss Drexell o
i Philadelphia, and has become mem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
STATE RATE LAW
IS OF NO EFFECT
gIas Same Weight as Railroad
Tariff on Commerce Com
mission.

WASHINGTON, July l1.-In an opn-
son handed down to-day for the In
1erstate Commerce Commission by
Commissioner Harlan. the rule S laid
down that while rate fixed by State
statutes or a State commission SIS
NATURALLY and properly entitled to re-
spectful consideration, 1t has no great :
er sanctity. as applied to Interstate
traffic. than a rate established by a
railroad company, and this commis-
sion would not hesitate, upon proper
evidence that a rate so established
would be unjust either to a carrier
or shipper, to refuse to accept 1t as
n basis for fixing an interstate rate
The opinion In which the foregoing
announcement was made was In the
case Of tho Hope Cotton Oil Company
against tho Texas and Pacific Railway
I Company and the st. Louis. Iron Noun
tain and Southern Railway Company,
The complaint alleged that n joint
Through rate of sixty-seven cents per
hundred pounds on cottonseed In car
loads,' charged by defendants from
points north of Shreveport via Tex
iHrkana to Hope, Ark. was unreason-
3ahle and discriminatory. and thar sew
cnteen and flve- tenths cents per hun
ired pounds would be q fair rate
Altar the complaint was flied the de-
s Continued on Second Page,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
EIGHT KILLED
BY WHITE DAMP
Italian Miners Perish and Reset
ing Parties Are Over
nome

HAZLEToN. PA. July 11.-Eight
italian miners We're killed by white
damn in an abandoned slope OF the
Leigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
at Honey Brook to-day, Two OF the
men were sent into the mine to meas
ure the wcster. Then two more went
in to assist them, II was believed that
the force was inadequate and the 9TH
ers were ordered to help them. When
the men did not return after rea-
sonable time an investigation was
made and the presence of the deadly
White damp was discovered.
DR.. John Farrar. of Audenreid was
lowered by a rope into the slope, a
distance of l6o feet. He was overcome
and had to be hoisted out and revived
Later, a rescuing party followed, and
was also overcome, after one body
had been recovered. The rescuers have
not been able to make much progress
on account OF the gas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
YOUNG NJ 'DONOUGH'S
TRAGIC DROWNING
Lost His Life in shipyard Basin
Yesterday After
noon.
SCREAMED IN VAIN i, 4; FOR q | / Il ELP II

a RAYMOND McDonough. the fourteen
year-old son OF Mr.. ]. z. McDonough,
81 No. SOC North Twenty-sixth Street.
was drowned in the Old Trigg Ship
yard basin at $40 o'clock yesterday
afternoon under circumstances which
were tragic in the extreme. After beat
ling about the water for time he be-
4 gan swimming across the stretch with
a good. clean stroke for one Of his
size and a age, and when he reached
the opposite side he started back
again without stopping to rest Half
way over he was either seized by
cramp or was too weak physically to
continue. and cried frantically to the
other boys to save him.
Instead OF rushing to his assistance
they p,aytully shouted to him to show
his grit, not believing that he was
really IN danger.
This failure on their part to rescue
him was due to the fact that all the
boys swimming thereabouts are In the
| habit of calling when they are per-
fectly safe, SO they laughed as they
| watched
| Help Game Too Late.
| When the boy disappeared under the
I, water the second time, however, the
| others saw that the situation was crit
| ical. but it was too late to reach him
4 Philip Grace, Of Elm Street, Fulton
1 the victims playmate, who had accom-
panied him to the basin, began scream
| ing for help. and In moment Gus
Davis, who had been working on a
dredge nearby led the crowd that hur.
| ried to the scene q
Davis did not see the drowning, bui
the boys pointed out the spot where
/ Raymond disappeared and Davis wen
| there in a boat and dived, coming ur
after the first attempt with the body
1 1t was fine work Friends of the Nc
borough boy said last night tina. Davis
was an expert swimmer and had for
merly been in the lifo-saving ser
vice.
Il Iind just Graduated.
i Young McDonough went to the has
Wednesday night with his brother, bu
4 did not go in swimming. Yesterday
however, he decided to go In wit
Philip Grace. and they had been in tn
water ten or fifteen minutes befor
the fatal accident. Grace said he di
not know the other boys, and thei
failure to respond to the shrleks O
distress did not create any commen
among those familiar with the antic
OF the youngsters around the BASH
Indeed, It was said that they are con
tinually putting up the danger sigma
when there is absolutely no occasio
for it. This fact, of course, made thel
ignore the cry.
Young McDonough was llandsom,
we'll behaved boy. and was popular |
, his community. He was graduate
| from st. Joseph's In June, and wa
I, enjoying his holiday. The funeral wi
5 take place tomorrow morning at /
o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
FATALLY INJURED
BY WHEAT DRILL
Young Farmer Thrown from
Seat and Dragged Mile Over
Macadam Road,

Especial to The Tines-Ioispatch,l
CHARLOTTE, n. c., July ll,---
Thomas C. Helms, well-known young
farmer of Sharon township. was fatally
injured in the county near his home
last night by being dragged a mile by
a team of mules, He died this morning
of his lnjur!ea.
Helms went to a ncighhor's several
miles away to set big wheat drill,
on his way home with the pair Of
mules attached to. the drill, the ami
uais became frightened and ran away,
throwing Helms from the machine and
dragging him n mile over q hard
l,acadam road. Before the mules could
he stopped he had been fatally crushed
under, the heavy drill. dying to-day of
his injuries, Helms leaves q Wife and
three children. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
KILLS WHITE MAN
ON MASSIE'S FARM
Thomas Camden, Also Employed
There. Struck Down by
Negro Laborer.

81 LYNcHRuRG. VA, July 11.--A be-
lated report was received here this
afternoon of the killing of Thomas
Camden, aged thirty-fye and married,
on the farm Of ex-State Senator Bland
Massle. in Nelson county, by negro
named Sam Coles, It Is alleged that
tire men had quarrel and the negro
killed the white man with wagon
standard, Both were employed on the
farm Of Senator Massie Coles fled
AMI up to last reports had not been
captured,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
CIVIL PENSION
IS GIVEN OUIDA
Novelist Almost Reduced tt
Poverty, and Badly Needs
Funds.

b LONDON, July 1.-THE appearance
of the name Of the English novelist
Ouida (Louise de la Ramee). on the
new list of civil pensions for literary
merit occasioned some surprise here.
Inquiries We're at once made CONCERN
from them 1t turns out that the pen-
sion Of $3.50 year granted by the
government Is greatly needed bene-
faction,
Until couple of years ago Mile. de
la Rainee lived at Lucca. Italy, in lux
fury. AS result, however, of her
complete ignorance OF the calue OF
money her resources dwindlcd until
she was reduced to state of absolute .
poverty. being sometimes, actually in
want OF food, Latterly she has been
living in milkman's sQualid cottage
at NIassarosa, eight miles from Lucca.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
LEACH NAMED BY PRESIDENT. c5la Il
AS DIRECTOR OF THE MINT.

Roosevelt to-day appointed Frank A. Leach,
5nf Oakland, Cal. director az the mint 70
succeed George u. Roberts, who resigned 70
National Bank of Chicago made vacan, by
the death OF Jnmes n H.|Eckels; Mr.. Lsach
is AT present superintendent Of the San
Francisco mint,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
NOTED PRISONER ESCAPES
By JUMPING OFF TRAIN

DENVER, col, Jaly l1,-John r.
Thompson, prisoner In custody Of Detee.
tive Joseph Jay, ,of the Portland. Ore, po
while the train WAS running forty miles
an hour near this city to-day and escaped
Thompson Is wanted at Portland, orepGt,
jwas captured IN London, Eng. after 3
chase around the world,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
INDIAN sENsATION IN
ENDEANOR CONVENTION

was created to-day In the Christian Endeuy.
or Convention when G. NJ Tate stated In
open parliament that the Indians We're be.
sing abused and permitted, TO fall into moral
wal Indian reservation, arose and denounced
the utterances OF tho speaker as exag-
gerated and false,