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The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
TAFT WRITES TO SHERMAN.
Regrets Inability 70 BE Present at
Notification.

Hot Springs. Va. Aug 1S-Mr. Taft
has written his regrets at not being able
20 take part to-day in the Sherman noti-
hcatioa ceremonies at Utica, y. Y. The
letter containing his sentiments on the
occasion was made public here to-day.
II reads
I greatly regret that am not able 70
be present at the Interesting ceremony 70
take place to-day when you are 10 be
formally notified OF your nomination as
Vice Presiieut- Il must be fuIl OF pleas
U-e TO YOU TO receive from your neighbors
and friends. who have known you all
ycur life long, such an expression Of cor
fCenCe in your character and admiration
for your ability and public service. The
American people viii read with the great
est interest what you have 10 say in re-
spect 10 the issues OF the campaign. and
doubt not that they viii be in accord
with the highest ideals OF the Republi-
can Ua~rvf'
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
SENATOR DICK HOLDS OFF.
VIII Not Participate in Republican
Opening Gun At Akron.

Akron. Ohio. Aug. Ex-senator Charles
Dick. allied with Senator Joseph B. For
ake- in the pre-onvention fight TO keep
William 4. Taft from the Republican na-
uonaI nomination. to-day notified Repub-
ucal State Chairman Henry Williams
that he cannot accept the chairman's in
vitati0n that he be present at The RepUb-
lean campaign opening meeting Al
Youngstown September 8.
From Columbus associates of Senator
Foraker announce that the senior Sena-
tor also VIII decline an invitation similar
10 that extended 70 Senator Dick Fora
ker wiz give 80 reason. # is declared.
the reason being apparent his Ieutenants
say. in the failure OF the committee TO
ask him 70 speak al the opening
Dick declines on the EroUnd that, as
major. general commanding the Ohio Na-
tional Guard. he must be in Camp Ben
jauin Harrison. near Indianapolis. at the
mobilization Of Ohio and other State
gUardsmen from September on Sena-
tor Dick has written Chairman Williams.
assuring him that he viii do all in his
power for the success OF the Republican
ticket
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
HUGHES SPEAKS At UTICA.
Defends Attitude in Eyes of Agri-
cultural Interests.

Ithaca. y Y. Aug I.-Gov Hughes n
opening the Green County fair at Cairo
to-day delivered an address 70 between
SEQ and 19C)9 people In referring 20 the
racing bill the governor said
The agricultural societies CnIer l,w
are on q bo tier and soU1der basis to-day
than they have ever been before. Don't
tell me that the agricultural societies Of
the state are dependent upon the main
tena1ce Of public gambling They are
not
What you receive now from the State
Of New York You receive because Of the
interest Of the people Of the state in the
agricultural Development Of the State
and not any suggestion Of any partner
ship with evil 7 did not attack the sport
attacked public gambling. I did not
attack the race track. I attacked The
business Of bet making az race tracks"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
neadIock a PnIasI.i. -.

WATERFOWL, y. (, Aug. IS-Just so
ballots. no cnoice and no change. Is what
had been accomplished when the Twenty
eighth Congressional Republican conven-
tion this afternoon adjourned ar Pulaski
until 10 O'Clock tomorrow. At that time
there was nothing 10 indicate that a set
tlement would be made.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

oyster Bay. y Y. Aus 1S-No guests
visited Sycamore HIu to-day. and the
President took advantage Of the quiet 70
get Iu an extra amount OF work en- his
c1-esp0rdeuce. which has accumulated
while he talked politics and the Philip
pines yesterday.
Acting Secretary Forster made an early
trip To the HuL and did not return until
io1g after his usual lunch hour de re
turned ir the evening and remained until
a late hour. II is understood that the
letters from the auti-fIUghes people are
increasing ir number and feryor as the
day OF the state convention draws nearer
The Auto Club OF America asked The
President through Secretary Forster. TO-
day. 20 receive on next Thursday or sat
urday the crew Of the winning autouo-
bile in the New York 10 Paris race. The
crew-GeOrge Shuster. George 0Ilt, Mon
-aEue Roberts. and George McAdam-verc
received by President FaIlieres IN Paris
II they come 10 oyster Bay they VII
bring with them the American Tag which
they carried around the world Secretary
Forster said the President would make
known his decision in the matter to
morrow
Mrs Lo-Eworth. President Roosevelt's :
eldest daughter. reached Oyster Bay on
the al train this afternoon She was met
at Long Island City by Archie Roosevelt
Mrs Lo-zwo--l VIII remain Al Sycamore
Hill for several days
Roosevelt Net 10 stump.
4 published report that lIr- Roosevelt had
offered TO take the stamp for Tart this IaIi
was denied az the executive Offices to
day. Rudolph Forster. the Presidents
assistant secretary, said no such oaer
had been made. and reiterated the state
men- that the President would make no
campaign speeches
Truman II Newberry. Acting Sec-e-
tary OF The Navy. and Charles sheldon.
who were the guests Of the President
over night. left Oyster Bay to-day for
New York. Secretary Newberry had q
Ions talk wiki the President On the naval
militia Of the various States He made
q report 70 NIr. Roosevelt OF the msneG-
ve-s 5f the feet. IN which the volunteer
naval men from SIX states took part al
Gardiuers Bay last week He told the
President that the men had acquitted
themselves admirably The President
was pleased with what Nj Newbe-ry
said about the performance Of the naval
reserve
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Local Temperature

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3 a r. a; u q II. :. 2 nooa. s. q "a a.
{ y H.. g. D n S. p II. p: 10 . n IL
LaxlnE1- Sc r-iu5ru-1-n %
Relative hunidity'-s a. n g; D Il
z. 2 Rainfall IS p Il % s u n 8E9 Ho--z rr
sunshine. ~. PEI cert o. --ss5Hle s-rrsl=ne 707
TeIperztu-e sane date Iazc yes--8Izzi-1ur1. So
cl-izu-n- o.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
TALKS OF HIS AIMS
Dr. Wiley, Back from West,
Has Lifelong Purpose.
WILL GUARD PUBLIC HEALTH
Some Interests Formerly Against
Me- says Chief of Chemistry. .'Soyv
Confess They Were Wrong. Am
in the Fight 10 stay. Even After Ny
office l. FILLED by Another"

Back from pure food meetings and
conferences in the West Dr. Harvey W.
Wiley. chief OF the Bureau of Clemis-
Try o. the Department Of Agriculture.
feels IN fighting trim 70 meet the inter
ests that he believes are throwing STUN
bling blocks in the way of his reforms.
Some interests formerly arrayed
against me-" said he. now frankly con
fsss that they were n The wrong in op-
posing the conduct Of the department on
this pure food question The largest food
supply house in Chicago, employing over
40 sales agents throughout the country.
has told me the same thing
There are other interests. however,
that are slower 10 recognize the truth.
though the public health Is at stake.
These are the dried fruit industry OF
California. certain ulolasses UanUfactu
ers OF Louisiana and the Wholesale
Liquor Dealers Association I look for
these people TO come around in good
time, just as soon as they realize the in
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The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
ALI BEY'S FATHER
MAY Be IN TOWN
Friend Says He Arrived Here
Several Days Ago.
STOPPING NEAR THE LEGATION

Former Favorite of Sultan said to
Have Travelled In DisEuise-Re-
ported 10 Have Come so America to
Avoid MOIestatiOn from the New
Party ia Poyver-FaH of the Mighty.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

Getting ready 10 move? Don't jump
out Of the frying pan into the fire bat
consult The Washington Heral6's class
fed columns and get a good place to live
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
His Lifelong Purpose.

IF I should leave the government serv-
ice. I would continue TO fight, as a pri-
vate citizen. IN the cause Of pure food
I am enlisted for the war. and do not
intend 20 lay down my arms until a vic
tory. full. complete, and permanent. has
been won. believe the time IS already
in sight when I can lean hack In my
chair and say 10 myself that the strug-
gle which 1 began twenty years ago Is
over"
Dr. Wiley probably had in mind. al
though he didn't say so. when he spoke
Of the possibility Of leaving the govern
ment service, the friction which has
arisen between his Office and that Of the
Secretary of Agriculture over the enforce
ment OF the pure food lew, resulting in
the appointment OF q board Of referees
to pass upon subjects OF controversy be
tween the Bureau Of Chemistry and man
ufacturers-
The President is understood 10 have
suggested this board. rather than Sec
retary Wilson. 50 that should any feel
ing result on the part Of D-. Wiley from
the operations Of the board it would more
likely be directed against Mr.. Roosevelt
than against the formers immediate
superior.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Temperatures In other Cities.

IsH-leratures IT Other cities. t5gether with the
a1lo-7t o. r1i1ta. for The twelve h5u7s eused II
, o.. yesterday. are as follows
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Tide Table.

To-dzy-HiTh toe. Is a II. and 515 2. n. low
tide. s2o q r. a15 s5 70.
To-uo-r0w-Hish tide. 255 G. m and 515 ?. ID
15w tide. 90 q 70 and $50 p n
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
FOLLOW ROOSEVELT.
SHERMAN SLOGAN
Republican Vice Presidential
Candidate Accepts.
PRAISE FOR HIS platform

Endorses His Party's PronOuncemenf
and Warmly EuIOEizss Taft-De-
cIEres Himself a ProtectiOnist in
Fullest Sense Of WOrd-Secretary
Root Speaks While Utica Is AbIaze.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

I Hot Springs, Va, Aug IS-FoUr well
known Southern Democrats who are
stopping AZ the Warm Springs. five miles
/ from this place. drove over this after
noon 10 assure NJ TAFT that they are
going 10 vote for him The four are
/ Capt George c. Morton. head Of one or
Z the largest dry goods houses III The South:
Philip TUIey. president OF q large milling
company; Thomas ". BuIlitt. a lawyer,
and a Mr. Bingham. q produce dealer.
/ They all hail from Louisville. Ky With
+ them also came two Democrats from
Richmond and PhiiaGelp1ia- They would
n0c say openly thar they were going 10
support Taft. but they did say that they
were not going 10 vote for Bryan
Col Bulli-t. who headed tie Warm
/ Springs delegation. was one Of the Nor
+ gan raiders Of civil war days He was
captured. with several others. and thrown
. into the Ohio Pe1itez;ia-y- They tu1-
EeIle5 cut
Report by OuIahan-
8I- Taft's only visitor to-day was
r Y OuIahan. director Of the literary
bureau of the Republican Natio1zI Com
mittee- 1Ir- Taft has invited -I- Oulz-
han 70 Hot Springs 10 discuss in a gen
eral way the work Of what 5Ir. Taft be-
laves 10 be the most important bureau
OF the national committee Nr. OuIa-
han was fresh from conference In
Chicago with Chairman Hitchcock and
members OF The executive committee o.
the national committee, and from hi-a
I the candidate learned first hand the latest
I q
The feeling among the members of the
executive committee" said 1Tr. OulzEaE.
IS very optimistic The most surprising
Developments thus far have been the out
cropping OF TAFT sentiment n the South
OLD line Democrats are setting away from
Their party. intent upon doing what IS
J best for their section OF The country than
that which is best for their party. More
over they like a man of Judge Tafts
temperaQlent The feeling for hia n
Georgia and number Of other Sou,-z~1
States IS tremendous
Bryan -Going Down.
Bryan. from all reports. is losing
strength in his own State The executive
/ committee IS much encouraged as TO the
situarion in Ne5raska- The people there
are prosperous, and they have "a sr0os
| personal liking for TAFT"
Nlr. OulaEan has already begun 70 sys-
tenatize the work Of his bureau Ths
work Of the bureau is being directed now
chiefly 10 the campaigns IN Vermont and
Maine
Arrangements were completed to-day
for the Virginia day excursion 20 E5t
Springs on Friday
M Taft spent large part OF the day
preparing his speech for the occasion.
He sent telegram 10 James :. Sherman
I regreJting his inability 10 attend the ucti-
/ hcation ceremonies az Utica
James r Garfield, secretary Of the IL
terror, viii be the candidates guest TO-
U7orroU
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
HITCHCOCK IN NEW YORK.
stops on at Utica for sherman Noti.
hcation En- Route from Chicago.

hcation IN Route from Chicago
New York AUe- IS-F<ank H. Hitch
cock chairman f the Republican Ma
uoral C0mmittee returned 10 the city to-
night from Chica 20. where he had opened
the Western hea quarters.
He stopped at -tica for the Sherman
notification and while there discussed
general conditio with Secretary of
state Root
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Condition oS the wafer.

SPECIAL % The WashinEron Herald
Harpers PerTS, ". Va, Aug Is.-Bosh rivers ve-y
uzddy.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
TAFT MEETS FRIENDS
Four Prominent Democrats
Pledge Their Support.
.0ULAHAN MAKES s REPORT

Kentucky Adherents to Jeffersonian
Policies Talk with the Republican
Leader-Bryan Is Reported Losing
Strength in ebraska-Secretary
Garfield VIII Cali To-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
QUIET At SYCAMORE
President DiSpOses of Batch
Of Correspondence.
HUGHES LETTERS POURING IN

Approaching Convention Causes
EaEerness Over Action Roosevelt
VIII Take, which Is Obviously in
Favor OF RenOminatiOR-RePO
President VIII Take stamp Denied
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
MAIL WAGON ROBBED
ABOUT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
 WE'RE STOLEN. Ft
are Being Held by the Police.
 No Other Arrests

1Is l | VI f New Orleans, Jan. 26s--Daring thieves tonight robbed United States mall wagon loaded with incoming mall which had just arrived from Cincinnati and other northern points over tn c Queen and Crescent Route.
 Tie thieves we're reported to have secured about s5.o0o. but the postoffice authorities refused to make any state meiit about the amount Of the robbery. The wagon, which was Heavily screen ed. and on which rode a. driver and the railway mail clerk, was attacked near some fre.ght cars in the down town helper, neither of whom were hurt. were held by the police on suspicion. At least two out of eleven mall sacks were rified. . Barnay simmons, the clerk, and S. J.. smith, the negro driver, who were held by the police. say that two men armed with revolvers, stopped the horses and jumped, into. the wagon. Each of the robbers sat on the lap of one of the mall ebpioyes in order to avoid suspicion from possible passers- by. Tn this manner the wagon was driven to dark spot about 100 yards from q police station, There the rob- -bers obtained the key to the screened the mail employees Into box car. re- turned to arife the mall
 According to statement by tilerpost- omce authorities, ,mosts of the mail taken. was from Southern States. A supply box containing stamps was missed by the rob bers. The finding of mail sack in the street a few minutes after the yrobbesy led to the discovery of the imprisoried employees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Jan, 25-There' were no new occurrences of sufficient tmpor- tsnce to prompt large new operations today and the 'duil business and narrow liuctuations were the consequepce. The pilink up of bank reserves has spent Its force as an influence in stimulating speculative buying or the banks. would show another large gain in cash holdings, although the statement was not to be published until after the close of the market market; The news of the settlement of the. labor controversy in Manches- ter: England, made good impTession owing to its bearing on the foreign duction of the official discount rate of the Imperial Bank of Germany was not likely to prove of much Influence in this market after the small .atten-' English and French bank rates earlier in the week. The waiting attitude of the market Is attributed in part to the desire de. to % see the quarterly report of the presented at the meeting of the direc- tors next Tuesday. although opinion in the financial district promises to os Ms.a , rnicrmsd li 2 or wnss the rt sn9wlng ng also what the action of the directors on the dividends will be. no sugges- ton of change in the rate of discount Of disbursement at that time having found currency. The expectation that the governments intentions concern ing the prosecution of~fhe Hartman railroad. merger would be formally am nounced at Washington was another repressive dnfiuence on activity. North 'ern Pacific showed some special strength but the majority of stocks left off not far from last nights prices. The Bank statement proved closely similar to the one of the week preced-S ing and the copious repIenishment. of banking facilities disclosed amply bore out the testimony of the weeks money market to the growing plethora of the local money supplies. <
 Bonds. were. firm. Total sales par value. $1,7e2.000. United States 2s de- clined l-s and the 4s registered 1-i per cent on call during the week.
 CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
FIIPNOS' FUTURE
SECRETARY TAF1ss REPORT SENT
 TO CONGRESS.
The Secretary is Optimistic in A High Degree in Treating of Tbis
 Subject--Roosevelt COm- meMdn Him.

Washington. Jan. 26.--Nine years atfer the battle of Manila Bay. Sec retary Taft records the results of the American ocupation of the archipelako and forecasts the future of the Fili- pinos in an exhaustive report transmit ted to Congress by the President, in a letter written by the chief executive, commenting in the highest terms the Secretary's conclusions.
 The President declares that ruin would have followed the adoption of any other policy towards the Philip pines than that outlined by William Mckinley and carried forward through these nine years. and asserts triumph antly that there is no brighter page in history than that dealing with the relations between the strong and the weak in those islands. He adds that the Filipinos have yet long way to travel before they will be fitsfor com- plete self government.
 Secretary Taft's report records his observations on his recent visit to the islands to the extent of nearly eighty printed pages. Generally speaking, the Secretary is optimistic in a high degree in treating of this subject, even though he cannot fix time for declar- ing the independence of the islands In answer to the critics who have made the most astounding and unfair state ments in respect to the cost to the United States of the Philippines" he figures out total expenditure of $6,- 900, 900 and he vigorously denies the failure of the Philippine policy. He says that great changes have oc- cured in the islands.
 The people are now anxious to have American soldiers retained,
 There is a high standard of admin istration of justice. Nothing Is more popular than the constabulary. There are no questions between the Gov ernment and the Roman Catholic Church, unless the Aglipayan schism can be said to be involved Peace pre- vails in a greater degree than ever be- fore in the history of the islands. The magnificent "Benguet" road is now jus tified by the results obtained.
 The Secretary is willing to limit the amount of sugar and tobacco that can be exported to the United States. He predicts a development of business within twenty five years that will make the Filipinos themselves stand high in the worlds industrial populations | His recommendations are that Philip pine products be admitted Into the United States free of duty under reas- enable limitations; that present re- strictions be removed on the acquisi- tion of mining properties; that the Philippine Government be authorized to conduct an agricultural bank and finally that the islands be exempted from the operation of the coastwise shipping laws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
New Officern ynrf.Isea.

Decatur, Jan, 26-(SpeciaI)-State Councillor for Alabama of the Junior Order United American Mechanics Will w. Nelson visited New Decatur coun- cil No. 22 of that order last night and installed the newly elected officers for the ensuing term of six months, as follows: Councillor. J. J. Houck: Vice Councillor. P T. Medley; Warden. Ed Tarpley. Conductor T. E. san duslSy; Financial Secretary, Tom Foust {; Recording Secretary. Earnest Devine: Assistant Recording Secretary, L. c. Medley; Inside Sentinel. James Adcock; Outside Sentinel. P. B. Nelson: Chap lain. 1. c. H. Safley; Trustees. Earnest Devine,M M L. Hardage and J. J. Houck; representative to the State Council which meets in Birmingham. April 2I. k 1908. M |. Hardage; alternate repre- sentative. J. F. Lovin.
 This council has taken on new life and is growing rapidly. On February II. State Councillor VIII Nelson and Vice State Councillor T. G. Riddle and other officials of the order will pay an official visit to New Decatur Coun- cii and a large and enthusiastic meet ing Is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
Capitol Grnft Cnnen.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 2s.-what promises to be the most notable pros ecution of alleged public grafters that has ever taken place in this country will begin in the Dauphin County Court today, when the cases of four teen men charged with conspiracy to defraud in building the Pennsylvania Capitol were called for trial before Judge Kunkel. Rumors of colossal frauds in connection with the contracts for building and furnishing the new Capitol building gained currency even before the building hSd been complet- cd and dedicated A Capitol Investigat- ing Commission was appointed to probe the matter to the bottom and the re- suit of its report was wholesale in- dictments of public officials, politi~ clans, contractors and others. These were charged with swindling the State to the extent of S5.000. 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
HOTILA WELCOMED
AMERICAN TORPEDo BOATS REACH
 BUENOs AYREs.
The Arrival Was Witnessed By . GFeat Crowd Of Of1einIs Of
 The Argenffne Re-

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 2s.-Attended by a division of the Argentine torpedo boats. the American torpedo boat flo- tilla. which left Rio .Ianeiro January 2i, entered the port of Busnos Ayres at 8:30 o'clock shis morning, the ai : rival being witnessed by great crowd of spectators. s-..
 A few minutes later, Commandant Moreno. of the ministry O. marine. went aboard the Nhippte and well comed the American officers In behalf of the government of the Argentine Republic. The entire extent of the public docks, where bertha had been prepared for the visiting fleet. was lined by attachments of marines and prefecture guards Almost up to the moment of entering port. the weather had been extremely stormy but 1t gradually cleared and brought in creased numbers of spectators down to the harbor to give silent but hearty welcome to the American sailors On entering the basin, one of the tugs which had the torpedo boats in tow, to conduct the Whippie 70 her moor ings.
 Lieutenant Cone. commander of the fiotilla, was greatly pleased with the hearty reception. He said that but fer the fog which delavsd tiIe little ves- sels about twelve hours outside Rio Janeiro. the passage to Buenos AsEes had been fine. The Americans were met by the Argentine flotiila or Flores Island yesterday at. 2:S0 ?. m. The welcoming fleet saluted and steamed around the flotiIla and for a half hour there was a warm exchange of greet inesI Commander Cone subsequently boarded the Argentine flagship and the trip to this port was continued. The torpedo boats anchored in the roads shortly after midnight and came up to the. dock as early as possible.
 Every boat in the American flotilla passage here without hitch. The boats will remain here until Thursday morning when they will, steam for sandy Point in the Magellan straits to join the battleship fleet.
 A number of entertainments have been arranged in honor of the visitors. which will include excursions to inter esting points, banquet to be given by the Minister of Marine, and receptions by the President of the Republic and the Naval Club. These will take up Monday and Tuesday. and on Wednes- day there will be a reception at the American Legation and a number of
 All of the men on the notilla are in good health. a.
 1t is expected that the Argentine squadron which has boen ordered to meet the American battleships and es- cort them down the coast will come into communication with the Pacific fleet about 125 miles out from Cape Corrtentes. probably early tomorrow morning. The battleships left Rio Ja- neiro on January 22.