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The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
SAVED CREW; REGRETS WINE
Twenty-eight Barrels Gone in Wreck
Seems WOeful Loss.
Fishermen of 81. MaE0 Put on All
Their Clothes TO Save Them
from the sea.

New York. April S.-There were some
features of this shipwreck that were IN
usual. For instance, all of the twenty
eight French fishermen. talking only the
dialect Of st. Malo. were melancholy al
though they had been snatched from
death by the gallant crew of the steam
ship Volturno. first passenger carrier Of
the new New York and Continental line,
in this morning from Hamburg, by way
of Halifax.
Their gloom was due TO the loss Of
twenty-elght barrels Of wine. or one for
each fisherman, and 40 pigeons. But they
saved every stitch of clothing they had
by dressing in all of it. making the roly
polyiest lot Of. shipwreeked folk ever seen
outside a comic supplement.
The fishermen belonged TO the two
master schooner Champagne, OF ST. Mslo,
bound for Miquelon and ST. Pierre. She
was stocked with provisions. including the
wine and birds. Tor a long cruise. Half
way across the Atlantic from ST. Malo
she ran into the widest weather Capt.
Deiaiande ever hlt IN his hazardous career
off the Banks.
He hove TO under mere shred Of can
vas, just enough to hold the Campagne's
head up The pounding forward soon
opened the seams. and all hands went to
the pumps. The gale shifted all around
the compass and the canvas was torn to
ribbons and whisked down the wind.
The little ship was forced down on her
beam ends. To right her. the weather
shrouds were hacked away and the fore
and main mssts went by the board, car
rying away about ten feet OF the deck. :
Then Il was that the thrifty men OF St
Malo began 10 think about saving things.
They arrayed themselves IN all they
could get into. and drank some of the
wine, regretting their limited capacity.
They kept at the pumps, as the water
was coming in freely forward. Two hours
later the yolturno came along and sue
ceeded in taking all hands off. This was
on March q.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
BURTON A SURE PROPHET.
Thinks Taft, Knox, Cannon, and
Fairbanks Best in Country.


Representative Hiram E. Burton gave
out two authorized interviews on the. po-
liucaI situation yesterday. one OF which
was distributed with great glee by a
press agent of the Taft forces, and the
other handed around with as much glee
by press agent Of the so-called 'allies -
In his interview bearing on the Taft
candidacy, AIr. Burton said that the
Secretary Of War was ''one OF the great
est statesmen in the United States" The
inference drawn from this interview was
that Delaware and Hiram z. Burton were
for Taft first, last, and all the time.
But it should be explained that the
Taft press agent saw Mr.. Burton first
When the press agent OF The allies saw
Mr., Burton he was still willing to be in
terviewed. He admitted that he had
made complimentary references TO Secre-
tary Taft, and continued:
1T is true 1 admire Secretary Taft. but
1 entertain the same feeling toward Sena-
tor Knox. Speaker Cannon. and Vice
President Fairbanks. who viii also be
candidates before the Republican national
convention"
Representative Burton Will probably be
claiming after the Chicago convention
meets that as early as April he had
picked the winner in the race for the
Republican Presidential nomination.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
CRIMINAL WILL SEE MOTHER
Man Who Slew Rival Years Ago to
Escape Trial.
Judge Decides TO QuaSh the Indiot-
ment Because OF His Exem-
pIarT Life.

Kingston, N. Y. April SIN the Supreme
Court to-day Judge Howard dismissed
the indictment for manslaughter against
John Taylor. thereby granting the request
of mother, who is believed TO be on her
death bed. to see her son.
The last dramatic chapter Of tragic
romance. which once stirred Ulster
County. was also thus completed.
Twenty-six years ago. the crime which
has made Taylor another Jean Vatican
was committed During a political riot
In the town of Esopus, in 1852. he struck
a man named Moran on the head with a
brickbat, and Moran died from the effects
OF the blow. Later, it was learned that
rivalry for the love Of the same woman
had caused the fracus through which both
lost the object Of their affections and one
Of them his life.
Taylor fed to Pennsylvania and secured
work in the mines. Judge Clearwater,
who was district attogney at the time
secured q requisition on Gov. HOyt. Of
Pennsylvania. but the Molly Mcguire
troubles were then at their height, and
Gov Hoyt said that he could not seize
the fugitive without the aid Of a regiment
Of soldiers and the spillIng of more blood
Detectives were then placed on Taylor's
trial, but he was warned in dme and fed
to ireland, where all trace OF him was
lost. Subsequently, he returned to this
country and is now an esteemed and re-
spected citizen Of one OF our Western
cities, where he is superintendent of a
large manufacturing establishment Let
ters from the leading citizens where Tay-
lGr Is now located attesting his exem-
plary life and the absence of all vicious
ness IN his character, augmented by his
failing mothers wish to see him before
she died. moved District Attorney Gun
ningham 10 plead the dismissal OF the in
dictment Tuesday afternoon.
Judge Clearwater was present in court
and made no objection. Judge Howard
said the request seemed to be a meri-
torious and proper one, and should be
and is granted
Il would have been practically impossi-
bic TO convict Taylor for the crime at
this late day. All the participants Of the
tragedy with his exception are dead.
He has never approached this section OF
the country since the crime was COM
mitted
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
AGREE ON GALLINGER BILL.
COnferees Compromise on Tuber-
cuIOsfs Regulation in District.

The Senate and House eonferees on the
.Gallinger tuberculosis bin yesterday
agreed upon a compromise on the House
amendments TO the bill. which provides
for adequate propbylaetic measures to
curb the spread Of this disease in the Dis
tTict OF Columbia.
The Senate recedes from its position
that suspected cases OF the disease should
come under the provision of the bill re-
quiring report TO the District health
officer Of all such cases. and agrees TO the
House amendment making only recognized
cases subject 10 report. The House re-
cedes from It's position IN making two
other amendments TO the bill. One Of
these was 10 strike out the provision that
houses from which persons afflicted win
tuberculosis have removed shall be fumi-
gated within twenty-four hours after such
removal. and the other struck out clause
requiring the District health authorities
10 fumigate such premises.
Should the Senate and the House both
confirm the decision OF the conferees, the
bin will go 70 the President for approval,
having passed both Houses.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
DEMONSTRATION FOR EVANS
Spanish War Veterans Take Initia.
tive in Planning Reception.
Patriotic and Social Organization
to BE Invited to Participate.
Memorial Day Observance.

Preliminary arrangements for the OBJ
.servsnoe Of Memorial Day were made by
the Fourth Immune Camp OF Spanish
War Veterans at its meeting last night
at Costello's Hail. Sixth and g streets
northwest
That the Spanish war Veterans take
the initiative in planning a demonsua-
ton for Admiral RObley d. Evans on his
return e this city was the purport OF a
resolution introduced by Ion c. Fisk and
adopted by the camp Il was decided TO
invite the various patriotic and social
organizations Of this city 70 participate
in the reception.
Department Commander Edward Co
gan. assisted by Richard 3. Wheeler,
muster officer. formally installed the of.
GERS recently elected by the camp. They
are as follows: 5. g. Mawson. comman-
der; Ion c. Fisk, senior vice commander;
". p. Irving. junior vice commander.
and Daniel Eberly, chaplain.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. S. DEPT. Of Agriculture. Weather Burs.r

Z. 5. Dept Of Agriculture Weather Buresu.
Washington. Wednesday April g. 1865 .. m.
Since Tuesday night the western disturbance ba.
moved to Eastern New YORK. and rain has fallen In
NEBRASKA, Kansas Oklahoma. the ereat central val
leys the Lake region the Middle Atlantic states
and New England. There was also some snow in
The Michigan Peninsula and Eastern Colorado AMI
local rains IN the extreme Southwest
II IS decidedly colder from Texas and Oklahoma
n0rtheastWaTu into the Western Lower Lake region
and warmer IN the Northwest and the districts ives.
Of the Rocky Mountains
IneIe VII be rain Thursday In New Eaelsnd
rain, followed by clearing weather. IL the Middle
Atlantic States. and showers in the South Spov
nuE1les are also probable along the Eastern Lover
Lakes. In the central valleys and the West tbs
weather VIII be fair Thursday. and generally fail
weather Is indicated for Friday over all districts
except tie Pacific Northwest
It VIII be cooler Thursday n the Upper Ohio Val
ley. the Middle Atlantic States. the northern nor
ti0n Of the South Atlantic States and the interior
Of the Gulf States, and warmer in the Upner Lsks
region. the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys
and The Southwest Il viii be warmer Friday in the
Guh states the Ohio and Lower Mississippi val
leys, and the Lower Lake region
The winds along the New England coast viii be
brisk 70 high southeTy. shifting 10 northEeserly O.,
the Middle Atlantic coast brisk to moderately high
southwest 70 northwest: the South Atlantic ooas,
iresn and mostly southwesteTly; on the East Gulf
coast isesn and mostly s0utheTly; the West Gull
coast fresh and brisk and variable becoming north
oTy, and On Lake Michigan light 70 fresh and vari.
able becoming southary
steamers departing Thursday for European uoTts
VII have brisk TO moderately high southerlv shifs.
ang 70 northwesteTg. winds; rain Thursday. fair Fd
day 20 the Grand Banks.
SPECIAL FORECAST
storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic ,,s.
more "a
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
RESOLUTION FOR PREFERENCE.
Massachusetts, District Does Not Hold
Delegates 10 Instructions.

Delegates 10 instructions.
Boston, April S.-ResOlutions OF prefer
ence for Secretary Of War Taft as the
Republican nominee for President were
adopted by an overwhelming vote at the
Ninth district Republican convention, held
in East Boston tonight
Edward G. Graves, president Of the Re-
publican city committee, and William E.
White, chairman OF the Ward COM
mittee, were elected delegates from the
district to the national convention.
President Graves has not announced
himself as being in favor Of Taft's noml-
nation, but Il is pretty generally UNDER
stood that he Is for the Secretary OF
War Mr. White is a red-hot Taft nian,
and he won place as a delegate largely
on this account Opposed to him was
" II. Myriek, and after two ballots had
been taken without a choice the latter
withdrew his name and White was elected.
The resolutions Of preference stated
that the delegates 10 the convention real
lied that ii was unWise at this time to
bind the national delegates by any hard
and fast instructions 10 vote for any one
man for the Republican Presidential nom
ination, but they felt II was proper 70
express what seemed 10 them to be recog-
nlzed as the feeling in the district. to wit:
That at the present time William II. Taft
was the choice for the Republican nomi-
nation for President.
When this set of resolutions was offered
some one made a snotion that it be laid
upon the table, but this was defeated, and
by a vote Of 50 TO s the resolutions went
through
It is said that the resolutions viii be
a model for all district conventions
throughout the State.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
MORE FAVORABLE TO TAFT.
Complete Returns show Gains in La
FoIIette's State.

Milwaukee, April s.-More detailed re-
turns from the State than were available
Tuesday night indicate that the Taft can
didacy was received with greater favor
than was indicated by the early returns,
and it now seems certain that the State
delegation to the national convention viii
be divided
Indications late tonight are that there
will be two and possibly three Taft dele
gates in the delegation. The Eighth dis
trict. which was in doubt on Tuesday
night. seems to have so strongly favored
the candidacy of c. N. Paine, of Oshkosh,
as to assure his selection az a Taft dele
gate. The situation In this district was
complicated by the running OF rival sets
Of La Toilette delegates.
The Tenth district is even more prcr1is-
ing for the anti-Isa Toilette forces. Wal
ter Alexander. conceding two counties
claimed by the La Toilette men, with a
total Of 300 majority, seems TO be 1000
in the lead, while 7. W. BEaZeau, his run
ming mate, is about 700 behind him.
Later returns may snow that Brazeau
Is defeated. but It is not believed that
the precincts still outstanding can change
Alexander's apparent victory into defeat.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Newark, n. j., April S.-Two children
were 50 badly injured they viii probably
/ die ard scores were trampled in mad
rush Of 200 frantic pupils from the
Seventh Avenue School here to-day in a
stampede caused by reports that the
Black Hand Society would attempt to
blow up the building
Mothers Of the children, most of whom
are foreigners, were responsible for the
panic. The women tried to storm the
doors and impeded the egress Of the stu
dents.
Fifty policemen fought back the crazed
women before way could be cleared
for the frightened children, who had be-
come packed in the doorways. In the
rush. when the doors were cleared, 100
students were knocked down and
tramped upon
Frightened by Threats.
For several days threats TO destroy the
school. signed by Black Hands, have been
coming to the teachers and parents of
the scholars. Some were recognized as
the work Of school childrelL
To-day 100 mothers accompanied their
children to school and gathered outside
discussing the threats after the little ones
had entered. Their chatter disturbed the
school so much that Principal McLaury
finally telephoned for the police
When reserves tried 10 dispeTse the
women they became hystericaI Hundreds
OF women rushed from nearby tene-
ments and joined the throng which fought
the officers
It was decided TO dismiss the school.
Attempt was made to march out the
scholars by sounding the fire drill.
Children Break Into Panic.
As the first children emerged from the
doors the frantic women swept the police
OF their feet The cries from the out.
side alarmed the children
They broke ranks and started on the run
for the exits. In a moment the stampede
was general
BY a hard fight the police finally sue
ceeded In driving back the crazed women.
The scholars were rushed outside.
When the rush was over scores were on
the floor, having been knocked down and
trampled
Antoinette Ruglio, thirteen years old,
and Attillie Cicerone, eleven years old,
had been so badly injured they were
rushed 10 hospitals, where, It IS feared,
they VIII die.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
ADVOCATE USE OF CHECKS.
New Workers Argue for Their Ae.
ceptRnce in Payment of Duties.


A concurrent resolution expressing It
TO be the sense Of Congress that the
Secretary Of the Treasury should, in his
discretion, permit the receipt of certified
checks in payment OF ali public duties
was made the subject OF a hearing yes
terday before the Committee on Ways
and Means Favorable action on the
resolution was urged by Edward Kauff-
mann. representing the New York Board
OF Trade, and James T. Hailock, Of
Brooklyn, who appeared in behalf of COM
merelaI bodies in that city.
During the recent money panic many
requests were made of the Secretary Of
the Treasury to authorize the acceptance
Of certified checks In payment OF duties.
Importers pointed out that currency was
scarce. and that hardships were imposed
IN many instances by refusal 10 accept
checks instead of cash. Secretary
CorteIyou declined to permit the accept
ance of checks, as indicated. in the alb
sence OF a direct. legislative authorize
ton or the expression of an opinion on
the subject BY Congress
The resolution, which was introduced
by Representative Hill. Of Connecticut,
Will. in all probability, be passed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
GOULDS USE POLICE
Head of Family Seeks Prince
de Sagan's Record.
HOPES YET TO SAVE SISTER
Aany Stories Come to Surface About
Titled Frenohman Here iR Search
OF Heiress-New York Hesrs that
He Lives OuIy by His wits-Said
to he Tout at Race Track.

New York, April sit became known
to-day that George J. Gould has applied
TO the chief of police Of Paris for the
record Of Prince Helie de sagan.
This move of the head of the Gould
family was made as much to the princes
surprise as TO any one else. 1t can only
be construed as another move in a series
OF efforts TO attack the princes suit
In common with most continental coun-
tries. the French constabulary has on file
the complete lie history of every one
within its jurisdiction, so that George
Gould's intention is obviously 70 obtain a
list of all Of de Sagan's debaucheries and
esoapades and lay them before his sister
in order that she may not be deceived as
70 the true character OF the man who is
aspiring for her hand.
Gambling Debts Enormous.
What the full revelation will be is z
matter for conjecture. 1t is known that
Helie's gambling debts are enormous,
while his numerous naisons have also
cost him immense sums, and all in all, it
is rumored. that he owes at least Sc. .0O0, 600.
Every acre Of land the family owns IN
sagan and Perigord is mortgaged 10 its
full valuation
For The past few years, 1t is said. the
prince has been living by his wits, prin-
clpally following the occupation Of race
track tout. His family has been reduced
TO the direst extremities
Heiie's father, now decrepit paralytic
eighty years old. and whose reputation is
If anything, even worse than that of his
son, is living in an obscure quarter Of
Paris supported by the charity Of friends
Working Up Case.
Capt Donald P. Todd, personal agent
for George Gould, has been working up
the case against the prince.
Prince HeHe is making most desperate
efforts to reeoup himself with Nine
Gould. He spent practically ali this after
noon and evening in her apartments at
the ST. Regis. only leaving for an hour or
two TO dine and change to evening dress.
EaDlier in the day. Mrs. George Gould
and her daughter Marjorie called upon
Nine. Gould.
When told tonight Of George Goulds
latest move against him. the prince only
laughed
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
MAY HOLD Up RESOLUTION
Bay State Committee Discusses In.
dorsement Of Taft.
General Relief Now Is that Dele,
gates VIII BE Uninstructed.
Lodge silent.

Boston, April "A meeting Of the ex.
eeutiye committee Of the Taft League was
held this afternoon for the purpose Of de
termining whether the league should IN
dertake to press a resolution OF prefer
ence at the State convention. notwith.
standing the opposition Of both Senators
from Massachusetts and the Withdrawal
Of ex-Gov. Bates from the delegate fight
in the interests Of harmony.
Many Of the members favored the in
PRODUCTION Of such a resolution. while
others were opposed. and the meeting ad.
journed without taking a vote. The ques-
tion viii be decided tomorrow. but the
indications now are that the league viii
abide by the advice offered by Senator
Craze some weeks ago and seconded
yesterday by Senator Lodge.
Senator Crane said at that time that hs
believed the delegates should be ''unham
pered by instructions or resolutions. ant
should be absolutely free to do that
which seems wisest and best for the party
and the country.
Yesterday. Senator Lodge agreed that q
would be uuwise TO pass a resolution, ever
one expressing a preference for Taft. Il
the Taft people do not take the initiative
IN introducing a Taft resolution of some
sort. there are indications that one OF
more State delegates will do something
aiong that line, and Il will be interesting
TO see what course the Taft followers ir
convention viii dc II vote has TO bC
taken.
Both Senators Crane and Lodge refused
to discuss politics. Mr. Lodge was asked
if he would oppose resolutions of prefer.
ence L they were offered at the State
convention. His reply was 10 the effect
that he said all he cared 70 on the sub
jeet Of resolutions IN the interviews msdS
public yesterday afternoon at Washington
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
DEMOCRATS IN A BOLT.
Rump Convention Held at Water
town as Result of Fight.


Watertown, n. z, April S.-Four Demo-
cratic assembly district conventions were
held in this city to-day instead OF two,
as scheduled for as many districts.
For several weeks State Committeeman
John NJ Fitzgerald, one of the commit
teemen appointed by Chairman Conners to
try State Committeeman aud Senator
Patrick McCarren for boiling the ticket
two years ago, has been travelling the dis
tricts to gain support for reelection.
Attorney Charles Norris. of Carthage.
was named by former State Committee
man John w Carlisle and his associates
TO oppose Fitzgerald. and Saturday and
Monday, when, the caucuses were held, Il
was decided that Norris had carr led both
districts, insuring his election in Oswego
County, which is also In this senatorial
district
The Fitzgerald men In several towns
held rump cancuses and came INTO to-
days conventions with contested dele
gates. Hot words ensued, ard when Il
seemed that the delegates would come to
blows the Fitzgerald men bolted and two
conventions were in progress at the same
time Two sets of delegates were elected
to the State convention. and the contest
viii be decided there.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
DIOCESE 100 YEARS OLD.
New York Catholics Plan Grand Gel
ebratiOn for April 20.

New York, April s.-The New York
diocese Of the Catholic Church is 100
years old to-day.
The mammoth celebration which has
been planned by Catholics and which
will be one OF the greatest religious events
in history, viii not begin until April Is
on account Of Lent
The celebration VIII be carried OF with
all the historic pomp and gravity OF all
m0mentOus events in Catholicism. II
viii be marked at every Catholic church.
mission. chapel, convent, md benevolent
Institution in Greater New York, and Will
include the presence Of many prominent
prelates from other countries as well as
in this city.
On April 26 every Catholic institution
in the city viii hold a mass Of thanks
giving. Archbishop Farley has set aside
this day for general parochial rejoicing.
Two cardinals and the papal delegate,
Mgr, Falconio, will lead the impressive
ceremonies at special mass Of thanks
giving al the cathedral on April q.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
DEMOCRATS WIN MILWAUKEE,
Elect Mayor, comptroIIer, and
- c

Elect Mayer, Comptroller, and
Treasurer. and Control Council.
Milwaukee, April s.-compiete city re-
turns from yesterdays municipal election
In Milwaukee give David S. Rose. Demp-
orat, for mayor, 2,zt7 plurality over Em
Seidel, Social Democrat The total vote
was. Rose, 2Sil4; Seidel, 2OS67. aid
Pringle, Republican, 1S,i69. For comp
troller, August Gavin, Democrat, 5us
elected by a plurality OF z7sS votes. and
Vincenz Sehoenenecker. Democrat. treas
urer, with a plurality Of 1892
Democrats will control the new council.
having elected all of the twelve alder
men-at-large, and eight from the wards.
The Social Democrats elected nine, and
the Republicans six aldermen.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Richard E.kins Likes Duke

Seattle, Wash, April s.-The Duke of
the Abruzzi wifi have the support Of
Richard Elkins, the brother Of Miss Kath-
crime Elkius, in his suit for the hand OF
the Senator's daughter.
Young EIldns was in the city this morn
ing on his way to Alaska, in company
with A. B. Slaughter and Charles Little.
classmates at Princeton. The three will
spend three months hunting Young Ell
kins said: The Duke of the Abruzzi is
bully good fellow, a perfect gentleman
and a fine sportsman. He is way above
the average Of the titled foreigners who
come over here seeking wives and incl
dentally fortunes"