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The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
BIG CAMPAIGN FUND GIVEN.
Half MiIIion Contributed 10 Repub-
IieRnS by Metropolitan Company.

Half MiIliOn Contributed 10 Repub-
IieRnS by metropolitan Company
New York. April An explanation Of
the purchase Of the franchise Of the so
called paper railroad. the Cortlandt and
Wall Street Ferries Company. by the
Metropolitan Securities Company. will be
embodied in the presenment which is 10
be made by the special county grand
jury.
According to the testimony before the
grand jury, one Of the witnesses being
Thomas F. Ryan. $4,000 was put up by
the company in 1860, the second McRin-
ley campaign. as a political contribution.
The money was advanced by i've direc-
tors Of the eoulpany-WnIiam c. Whit
ney, Thomas F. Ryan. p. A. B. Widener.
Thomas DOlan, and William l. Elkins.
Each made out check for SlGoG90. pay
able to George a. HUM q Sons. brokers.
Of Philadelphia. The makers Of the
checks were 20 get 3 per cent on their
money and HUM & Sons were 10 handle
the campaign end Of the transaction
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
GAMBLERS SEE DOOM
Victory Sure for the Anti
betting Bills at Albany.
CLING TO HOPES OF BRIBERY
Only Lobbyists Remain UncOnvinced
thar New York state senate VIII
End DisErace-NO Senator's Eager
In Put Themselves in UnenviabIe
Position Of Emerson and WempIe.

Albany, April 3.-The final passaEs ~
the bills abolishing race-tracS "a ..s.s
in. the senate next Wednesday IS abs3-
iuteiy certain. for the reason that no
senators are eager 10 put themselves in
the unenviable position Of Senators Emer-
son and Wemple, ard none Of the twenty
eight men now. positively pledged 20 the
measures could go back 10 their homes
with vestige Of seif-respect il they
yielded 10 the Establishments OF the
lobby.
McCsrren and Grady have abandoned
hope in the race-track gambling fight.
even though the gamblers in the lobby
s,ubbornly refuse To surrender.
The Agnew-Hart bills VIII be passed in
the senate next Wednesday. receiving NJ
least Is or 80 votes. and probably large
majority. only IS votes are necessary.
No one on the inside now doubts this
Il is only among the touts and profes-
sionai sports on the fringe OF the racing
crowd that the result is questioned.
Foolish Talk of Bribery.
These men are responsible for the ru-
mors that two or three senators viii he
bribed between now and "Wednesday
They assume that money Will do any
thing, and, as the bookmskers and gam
blers have plenty or coin. the conclusion
is reached and spread abroad that II will
be spent with effect
But no money that the gamblers can
raise. and no influence they. can bring m
bear can beat the Agnew-Hart bills now
The situation is absolutely in the hands
OF the friends Of the bills. and in the
strong light OF publicity, no underhand
work can be successful.
Majority VIII BE Bigger.
Nor does the fact OF the slim majority
by which the bills have won al every
stage mean that there is real danger
The men who have voted FOR the bills
thus far viii stand. II there Is anv
wavering. it viii be in the ranks OF the
opposition.
Republican senators VINO have been
classed as doubtful have no desire TO
share with Emerson and Wemple the
unpleasant notoriety Of delivering their
votes at the command OF John Sanford
or any other race track man.
No senator likes 10 be spoken Of as one
who can be delivered" All aspire TO a
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
ILEYGRANNAN DEAD
Famous Turf Plunger Falls
Victim to Pneumonia.
WON $4,000 ON ONE RACE
Started Life as an Elevator Boy in
Lexington, Ky. and Soon Became
Prominent Figure on the Turf.
Has Won and Lost Many Fortunes.
Henry of Navarro Favorite Horse.

New York. april s.-Riley Grammar. the
gambler, died to-day Of pneumonia al
Rawhide. Nev.
Grammar. whose full name was Charles
Edward Grammar was born in a suburb
OF Lexington. Ky. in lSeS. the exact date
being unknown 10 himself. He attended
the village school FOR d time. and then
ran away 10 Lexington and got a Job as
elevator boy in the old Phoenix Hotel.
The Phoenix was the stopping place for
racing men. and the Young elevator boy
soon became acquainted with many men
OF the turf.
He drifted 20 the Lexington track.
where he sold programmes for a short
time, until he was taken up byAa gambler.
z. G. Batsy. who taught Grammar his
system. Batsy. however. soon lost Gran
nan. who Went into the game for himself
in small way. Grammar soon attracted
attention by his perfect coosness. and Col.
W + Applegate. another plunger took
him in as partner.
Grammar Too Reckless.
The partnership did not last long. FOR
Grammar was too reckless for Applesete.
Grammar then deliberately set out 10
make fortune. in the winter Of 1895 he
appeared AZ the meeting at New Orleans
and began 20 sstouish the turf world bv
his plunging. He made money. ana came
North 20 buck up against the great East
ern plungers Ike Mike Dwye~ and Ike
Thompson
He got HIS chance al the Sheepshead
Bay meeting i'm 1885 Playing Tor himself
Grammar was reputed 10 have won on one
race S7o.oe0 on Lazzarone. and in another
race $1,000. Then he went 90 making
books, with the public as customers. and.
as he was apparently willing TO book any
sized bet and gave more liberal odds than
the other bookmakers. he soon had all the
big plungers playing against him.
Win Fortune on One Race.
Grannan's pet horse was Henry Of Ma
varre- He never bet against this horse
In 1870. AZ the Sheepshead Bay meeting
Grammar backed Henry Of Navarro
against Domino Pittsourg Phil and
Thompson being heavy bettors. Henry OF
Navarro won, and Grammar took in a
fortune.
Two weeks later a match race was
made between the two horses. and Gran
man bet more than ss5.eoo on his favorite
The race was one that has become ia
nous in track history. ending in a dead
heat SO that Grammar came out only
Sl5.e00 20 the good
Grammar was repeatedly reported broke.
but always seemed 10 be prosperous. until
the winter Of 1906. when he lost all in
California.
Last summer Grammar went West for
his health A few weeks ago he was re-
ported in dispatches from Rawhide 10
have broken big faro bank in that new
mining town. winning 5000
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
STEVENS SLAYER IN COURT.
Koreans and Japanese Crowd Police
Court to Hear Case.

Court to Hear Case.
San Francisco. April 3-When In Wban
Chaeng, the Korean who shot DIPLOMAT
Durham w. Stevens. was arraigned in the
Police Court to-day, the room was crowd
ed with Koreans and japanese. On one
side were grouped members of the Korean
Revolutionary Society, which has fur
nished funds for Chaeng's defense. On
the other side were many prominent Japa-
nese. who have been active in securing
rigid prosecution.
The doctors described their treatment
of Stevens and the chauffeur. AMI hotel
runner testified. but they were unable TO
identify Chaeng as the assassin. 1t was
evident from the questions asked by the
surgeons that Chaeng's attorney will en-
.deavor to show the doctor caused Stevens
death by improper treatment.
Moo whan Chung. the accomplice. is
still confined at the hospital under a close
police guard He was shot and danger
ousiy wounded by chaeng. his fellow
countryman, but he has always main
tained Stevens fired at and hit him. and
that he never saw In Whan Chaeng he
fore
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
BRYAN FEARS TAGGART.
Friends OF Nebraskan VIII Have
Separate state Organization.

Indianapolis April S.-Leading Demo
Gratis who believe that the State central
committee has been organized against
Bryan are visiting the different Congress
sional districts and comforting with Bry-
ans friends. and il is thought by some
thar a separate campaign organization is
being contemplated.
Joseph Kirby Risk, said to be Bryan s
confidential man in Indiana. and who was
defeated by Taggart man for the place.
has been going over the State and in a
number OF places has held secret confer
ences with the Bryan leaders.
When the tight FOR the State chairman
ship was III progress. IL was said that
Bryan would not trust his interests liz
Indiana To Taggart men. and II they domi-
mated the committee. a separate Organiza-
ton might be expected Il is thought
that some such scheme IS in progress. ard
that II an organization is formed. the
money to be spent 70 the campaign viii
be intrusted 10 il and not to the Taggart
OrgsniZat tiOn.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
ARREST TREASURE-SEEKERS.
Mexicans Capture Wen Searching for
Million Dollars Worth.

Mexico City. April "A buried treasure
which is said 10 amount 20 more than
sl.ooo,OoO was being searched for on the
Popoca Hacienda. in the State Of Tabasco,
by seven men. including two Americans.
when a detachment Of soldiers placed
them all under arrest and confined them
in prison AT Teapa.
IL is claimed that the excavation for
the treasure was being made without the
authority Of the owners OF the hacienda.
The treasure. according to tradition.
was hidden by Dominican monks. who
owned the property at the time the laws
OF appropriation and secularization Of the
religious orders were passed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
ROME'S FLAG HALF-MASTED.
Italian Capital in snIIen Mood Since
Shooting of Rioters.

Rome, April s.-The mayor has ordered
the eitys flag half-masted and the sus-
pension Of the days sitting OF the munich
pal council as a sign of mourning for the
death Of the two men who were killed
by the troops in yesterdays riot.
This action has increased the popularity
of the administration with certain classes.
but is unfavorably commented upon by
the majority of the population.
Prime Minister Giolitti explained in the
chamber to-day the origin of Yesterdays
conflict. which had been organized in ad-
vance. The mob provoked the police and
the troops TO such an extent. Signor Clio
litti said. that it was indispensable TO
open fire 10 prevent the troops from being
overpowered
The Socialist deputies admitted the
provoeation, and expressed regert that a
general strike had been declared which.
however, is not likely TO last more than
a couple Of days
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
DR.. ]. C. SPEAR KILLED.
Retired Surgeon of Navy Victim of
Runaway Accident at NOriNtOwn.

Norristown. Pa. April S.-Dr J. c.
Spear, retired surgeon Of the United
States navy. was killed here tonight in
"a driving accident His daughter, Mrs
Herbert Won Stoltzenberg. Of New York
who was in the carriage when It upset, was
considerably hurt and badly shocked, as
she was convalescing from severe i'll
ness. Her nurse, Mary suluvan, Of New
YORK. had a leg broken.
DR.. Spear has had al illustrious career.
His three sons are also following the sea-
They are Raymond, a surgeon Of the
Hospital Ship Relief. of the American
feet of California; Roscoe. q senior lieu
tenant, and Reginald, paymaster on the
Newark at Cuba
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
KILLS GIRL WITHOUT CAUSE.
Young MRa spends Evening with
Her. hut No Quarrel Arises.

Renssaeler. IND. April S.-Daniel Day
went to the home OF Mrs. Mary Phillips
last night and purchased a bottle Of
whisky.
Day then sat in the room talking 10
Daisy Phillips, the seventeen-year-old
daughter of the woman. and occasionally
drinking. As he arose to leave the house
he drew a revolver and shot the girl
through the heart.
A sister, who was in an adjoining room.
said that there was no sign OF a quarrel
and that Day fired the fatal shot Just as
the girl bsie him good night
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
LISTENS TO EDWTN'S ADVICE.
Nine. Cei4Id May BE Guided by
Words of FaVOrite Brother.

Nine. C@isid May Be Guided by
Words OF FaVOrite Brother.
New York. April s.-some explanation
of The many secret visits which the
Prince de Sagan. disguised like brigand.
in his slouch hat and black whiskers. had
been making ON Nine. Could during her
sickness At the s.. Regis was found to-
DAY in the admission made by one Of the
Gould family advisers.
L would appear that Nine. Gould S
sickness. plus the diplomacy of her
brother Edwin. had odone more toward
shaking her determination to marry the
prince tnan the combined opposition or
all Of her family and the princes visits.
accordingly. are thought 20 have been
made in desperate effort 70 counterbal-
anee these unfavorable influences 20 his
suit. Edwin is her fsvorite brother.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

reputation FOR independence and fearless
ness.
For that reason the spectacle Of Emer-
son and Wemple taking their orders in
the open senate from John Sanford. and
nerrOUsly doing the bidding OF this mil
Ronaire politician, has been viewed with
mingled feelings OF amusement and scorn.
putting self-respecting senators on their
mettle as men and lawmakers
The two Democrats who have cooper
ated throughout with the friends Of the
hlls are receiving much praise They are
Fuiler, OF Brooklyn, and Taylor Of New
Durgn
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
MAY END COAL STRIKE.
Both Miners and Operators Ready to
Break from Powers Above.

~NDt'' OBtEaAOEN heaON TO
Break from Powers Above.
Fittsburg. April 3.-The miners OF the
Pittsburg district. through their own local
union. No, 8 to-day adopted a resolution
Offering 10 deal with the Individual opera
tors Of the Pittsburg district, instead Of
following the instructions handed down
at the indianapolis convention of the
United Mine Workers of America. which.
in effect. stipulated that districts must
sign as a whole and that there should be
no dealing with firms individually.
While this break in orders will likalv
precipitste serious internal trouble in the
miners union, it is also likely that it may
have a wholesome effect on the coal strike
in this district
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
WINS BY TOSS OF COIN.
Cole RenOminated I'm Ohio and Sec.
rotary Taft Indorsed

Coie henOminated i'm Ohio and Sec
retary Taft IndOrsed.
Kenton. Ohio, April S.-On the flip of
coin this afternoon Congressman Ralph
D. Cole won his third nomination in the
Eighth district Republican convention.
-Four years ago Cole won his first nomina-
ton from Judge Porterfeld byethe same
method.
To-day E. Jay Miller, Logan Count3's
candidate in the convention. which was
deadlocked IN Marysville four weeks ago
after four days baIloting, lost the toss
He agreed to give Colo HIS delegation
after the 4s0th ballot
On the 4slst ballot Logan's 81 votes.
Campaigns SO. and Al from Hancock.
nominated Cole, with votes to spare.
Delegates to the national convention were
pledged 10 Taft.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
MARTIAL LAW IN KENTUCKY.
Patrol of Militiamen Guard Tobacco
Warehouses in Murray.


Frankfort, Ky, April 8.-Before sun
rise Galloway County, in the heart Of the
''blaek tobacco patch" will be under
martial law. Capt. Givens, of Middlesboro.
and forty-five soldiers are patroIIing Muir
ray. the county seat of Galloway County.
protecting the independent tobacco ware
houses. The militia went to Murray from
Hopkinsville under the order Of Acting
Gov. Cox at the request Of Judge Fells.
who wired the governor that Galloway
County was in a state Of anarchy.
All the soldiers are mountain men and
sharpshooters.
For week at least one prominent
farmer has been whipped every night. and
the women and children are terrorized.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
RESOLUTION COMMENDS SIMS.
TennalIytOwn Citizens Laud Anti
gambling Efforts.

Representative Sims was commended
last night by the Citizens Northwest
Suburban Association at their meeting in
Masonic Hall. Tennallytown, for his ef-
forts TO prohibit gambling in the District
The association voted to send a copy of
the resolutions to Representative Sims
A resolution was. adopted condemning the
Appropriation Committee OF the House Of
Representatives for failing 20 approve OF
the associations recommendations for i'm
proyements in the TennaIlytown section
OF the District.
The association last night adopted a
resolution Of DR.. J. W Chapel deploring
the delay in securing tracks to the Union
Station, and thanking the Representatives
for their efforts to secure better service
for the people
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
WILL VOTE FOR JUDGE GRAY.
Wilmington Delegate to Delaware
Convention l. Instructed.

Convention l. Instructed.
Special 20 The Washington Heald
Wilmington. Del. April S.-The Presi-
Dental campaign Of Judge Gray. OF VIII
mington. was formally opened here to-
day, when the Democrats Of the Ninth
ward elected Charles X Lloyd a delegate
20 the State convention at Dover. April
T. lie was instructed 10 support only
delegates 10 the national convention at
Denver who Will vote for Gray. This is
the first delegate chosen IN the Gray
movement.
As the Democratic State committee has
already indorsed the Federal jurist the
state convention viii likewise instruct the
six delegates 10 Denver to support him
for the Presidential nomination
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

"Some Of you think that you will
fntimidate or bribe The Democratic
party by cutting men OF frOm
speeches that they want 10 make.
because. of course, when 1 refuse
yoU unanimous consent upon that
side, you viii refuse ia here. or by
cutting them OF from bills that
they want 20 pass for their dis
trictS- / do not believe there is n
man on this side Of this chamber
ready 10 sell HIS fidelity TO a gen
eraI policy Of substantive leEisIa-
fiOn for the sake Of n petty speech
or n petty local bill. II there be,
shall be much astonished.-
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. On and after
April II leave Washington l2:30 D. m: ar
rye cape May seq p. m. week days. New
liotel center OF attraction
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
MAYORALTY CASE IS UP.
HearSt-NcCIeIIan Trial VIII open
AnrfI l2 In NeNy York

New York, April 3.-The appellate divi-
sion Of the Supreme Court named Justice
John 5. Lambert to-day 10 try the suit
brought by Attorney General Jackson 10
Oust George 3 Mcclellan from the may
OTIS cheH- The trial viii open en- April
rs. and panel OF special jurors has been
summoned for that date
The trial may last many weeks. as
under a recent decision or the Court OF
Appeals, Attorney General jackson can
insist on the opening and inspection cf
any or all OF the ballot boxes
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
GoIdicl. sale Antioue ,rnhocanv

day at II a. N. and D. m. when a mum.
Der of the choicest pieces in the collection
will be sold. BY order OF w x Wood
attorney for the heirs. Townsend & Co
AuctiOneers
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

New York, April S-Most Of the busi-
ness transacted to-day by the New York
Methodist conference. now in session at
st. James Church, related TO the election
OF ministerial and lay delegates to the
general conference. which meets in Bal
timore in May. on the first ballot Chan
eellor James r. Day. Of Syracuse Univer-
sity. failed of election
1t had been generally supposed by those
present that the chancellor would head
the list. and when the announcement
came that three men had been elected
and that Or. Day ran fifth. with not
enough votes 10 secure election. the idea
got about that something had been heard
TO fall with a gentle thud.
While DIR. Day has been acquitted Of
the charges brought by Rev. George a.
Cooke. that the chancellor had shown
an improper spirit in some of his utter
ances concerning President Roosevelt
there was considerable feeling in the CON
ference that the chanceIlor's recently pub
hshed utterances were a little yellow"
Those elected as delegates on the first
ballot were Rev. Or. W. F. Anderson.
Rev. DR.. f. s Tipple. and Rev. Dr.. G.
3. Echman. II was necessary TO choose
six delegates. and at a second ballot
taken later i'm the afternoon. Chancellor
Day was elected. Rev. DR.. P. NJ. Waters
was also elected. and the choice OF The
sixth delegate and three alternates was
left for tomorrow
Amused by the Reports.
Chancellor Day spoke 10 the lay dele
gates IN the evening. He had been read
ing some Of the reports OF the conference
IN the afternoon papers. and declared that
he had had a lot Of amusement
He said that II he had been rebrked nv
the first ballot for delegates he didn't
know it, and that if the ballot had been
intended as a rebuke it reflected upon the
conference. and not on himself. II wouId
take more thant9e newspapers. said DR..
Day, TO make me believe that the New
York conference is narrow enough 70
deny me the rights Of free speech
our church. he said. knows only
men: not union men, not rich men or poor
men. but just men" DR.. Day said that
he believed in labor unions. but that he
would have them make rules which would
make good mechanics or good laborers.
and not rules 70 say who should or should
not work.
Dr. Day thought also that the church
should not speak harshly Of rich men. or
make il uncomfortable for them.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Your income is to start an account with
banking dept Of Union Trust Co. 18TH
and II SITS. Interest paid on all accounts
deposits subject TO check. Govt control.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Special Pennsylvania T. r. tour from
Washington April IS Sl3.5Q round trip.
covering transportation end la4 days
board Special through train going.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
Cape Nav En-ter Sea.on.

New hotel open April IL An-raf route
via Penn. r. 2. Leave Washington u 80
P. n; arrive Cape May s:02 ?. m. week days.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
The Latch String Is Outside.

VATITH all cordiality THE WASHINGTON HER
Wv AID, on behalf OF the merchants Of Washing
ton, invites the people Of Baltimore to visit
Washington and do their shopping Splendid stocks
and economical prices will save your railroad fare.
Then, if you will decide to abide with us. our real
estate dealers can sell you attractive homes and de
sirabe investments in the most beautiful city in the
Western World.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
REDFLAG or REVOLT
WAVES OYER HOUSE
Leader Williams Declares
Minority viii Fight.
CALLS PAYNE FALSTAFF
hissisSippian ROaSts Majority
Leader i'll Great Speech.

second Day of the Democratic Leg
iSlatiVe Uprising Reveals Standard
Still Floating in the House-Yeaa
and Nays Frequently Ordered,
Williams Flays Republican Inac-
tiOn-CanHOn Partly Converted.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 20 The Wash
ington Herald and bill wiz be sent you at
cent word
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Saturday speciaI-Best Carnations,
S0c per dozen. Blackstone. 18th & II sts.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
Sweet VfOIets, 25c Bunch.
Kramer. the Florist. 9l6 F st.
Baltimore and Return, SIZE,
RaIffI1nre and Ohlo z II

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both DAYS, except Royal Linn
tied. City Offices. 1417 G st. and SIG Pa
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Choose Your Spring Rain Coat
At The Rubber Store s23 y s. $50 20 q
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
Spend Enster mt Cane Nav.

Carnations. soc Per Dozen.
Blackstone. 18th and II SITS. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

A-NessA~i'1 80 nl'ttufSsS
Only $l2a Eia Pennsylvania r r Tick
cts good returning until Sunday night An
trains except the Congressional limited. y
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

The Rubber Store Is the Place
70 buy rubber goods. Quality kind s3S F
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Saturday SpeciaI-Best Carnations,
soc per dozeu. Blackstone. 18th & II sts
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04
DR.. DAY REBUKED
DELEGATES VOTE
Fails Of Election to Confer
ence Oh First Ballot.
NAMED ON THE SECOND
Expected to Head List Selected
to Go to Baltimore.

Considerable Feeling in New York
State Conference Owing TO Utter
ances of Head of Syracuse Uni
versity Concerning President
ROOscveIt-Says He Does Not Con-
slider Himself Rebuked by the Vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-04

Saturday SpeciaI-Best Carnations,
50c per dozen. Blackstone. 18th & II sts.
Easter at New Hotel, Cape Way.
Pennsylvania r. r sour April Is sf75a
round trip from Washington. One and
three-quarter days board and round-tr!p
transportation, good Until April q
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