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The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

William ]. Bryan made an over
whelming gain over his allied op-
position yesterday, when three State
conventions instructed solidly for
him, Michigan leading off by bind
ing her delegates to vote for the
Nebraskan until he is nominated
at the Denver convention, the dele
gates being bound by the unit rule.
This is considered significant for
the reason that Michigan being a
neighbor Of Minnesota, had been
thought to be a hotbed Of Johnson
sentiment. D. ]. Campau, the na-
tional committeeman, was unhorsed,
and is succeeded by William F. Nc
Knight, Of Grand Rapids.
Missouri's big four is instructed
by the convention, and the delega-
ton is headed by former Gov. Fran
els, now an ardent supporter Of the
Nebraskan.
South Carolina instructed her
eighteen delegates for the Nebras-
kan with scarcely any opposition.
The only gain made by the opposi-
ton to the Nebraskan was in Penn
sylvania, where Col, Guffey con
trolled, and had an uninsuucted del
Iegation sent
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
GOVERNMENT CLERK IN TOLLS
Former immigration Inspector ii. J.
Reniek Arrested in New York.
Charged with Offering Had Draft
in Pay for CIothing-Has Wife
and Child in Washington.

Acting upon advice Of J. F. Lennon.
treasurer Of a New York tailoring firm.
a house detective yesterday arrested
Miles J. Renick OF this city. at the
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on a charge of
grand larceny.
Renick was formerly an Inspector IN the
immigration service, and resides with a
wife and child at the Farragut apart
ment house, Seventeenth and I streets,
this city.
Mrs Renick left the Farragut shortly
after 10 o'clock last night and had not
returned at an early hour this morning.
it is thought she has gone 10 New York.
According TO Mr.. Lennon, Reaick came
10 his place of business in Fifth avenue.
New York. yesterday morning and order
ed clothing amounting TO $500. He told
Lennon he was shy Of cash, but had a
draft Tor 500 on the Exchange Banking
and Trust Company. of Charleston. S. c.
He said he would pay so on account II
AiT. Lennon would cash the draft
Lennon oashed the draft and later wired
to the Charleston bankers. About 1 O clock
he got word the draft was worthless. He
had Renick arrested.
Last evening John z. Middleton. who
gave his business address as 267 Fifth
avenue. New York. went to the Tender
loin Station, where Renick is held. and
said he knew him. Middleton said he
had met the former inspector in New
York Tuesday. and had eashed a check
for him for s25.
Frank P. Sargent, Commissioner of
immigration, told a reporter, for The
Washington Herald last night that Re-
nick had been connected with the imni-
grafton service for number of years as
inspector IN charge at Charleston, 8. c.
Mr.. Sargent said Renick had been re-
quested 10 resign about six weeks ago.
1t is understood his withdrawal was
requested because OF numerous com
plants received at the department OF his
failure TO pay bills.
Frank II Barned Assistant Commits
sioner OF Immigration, when questioned
last night regarding Reniek's service in
that department, said he did not care to
discuss the matter.
Renick is about forty years old, and Is
the son Of a deceased army officer. He
was appointed to the immigration Bureau
from the Eighteenth New York Congress
sional district.
He took apartments at the Farragut
about two weeks ago. and Is said TO have
left for New York IN the early part of
this week.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
No Peace in sight.
FIREMEN GET HERO MEDALS.
Carnegie Commission Makes Awards
in Thirty Cases.

Pittsburg. May 2o-The Carnegie Hero
Fund Commission tonight announced
awards in thirty more cases of heroism.
Medals or money. in most cases both, are
freely scattered from missouri 10 New
York city.
Perhaps the most interesting case Of
the whole award Is that Of two Niagara
Falls fremen. Thomas Conroy and J. H
Bats who are each awarded q silver
medal and $1,000 20 Hquidate mortgages
on their property. The case IN which the
two fremen inquired is considered by the
commission as one Of the best that has
yet come under its observation. The two
iremen snatched a demented man from
the brink of Niagara Falls. who threw
himself into the water about 800 yards
above the falls, and was within fifteen
feet OF the brink when rescued.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
egation sent.

Lansing, Mich. May 1o.-Johnson senu-
ment petered out completely at the Demo
cratic State convention here to-day.
Several counties sent delegates instruct
ed for the Minnesota governor. and a host
Of others sent uninstructed delegations.
all Of whom were supposed to be hostile
to Bryan.
But when It came to adopt the report
OF ths committee on resolutions, which
instructed the delegates 10 the national
convention 10 vote for Bryan until he
is nominated, there was not a dissenting
voice To make the lie ali the more
binding. the Unit rule WIS adopted.
The delegates-at-large are John L. Win
ship. Saginaw: Prof Woodbridge N Fer
riS. Big Rapids: Charles Il Kimmerle,
Cassopolis. and Edward Ryan. Hancock.
William F. Mcknight. OF Grand Rapids.
was selected to succeed D. J. Campau as
national committeeman
The committee on credentials seated
the anti-Campau delegation from Wayne
County. and both delegations from Kent
County, giving each Of the latt 'e
vote.
National Committeeman D. J.
is shelved for a few years at lee
enemies were in absolute cont
Just before adjournment E o.
Flint, who aspired 10 succeed
manded to know whether the
had been adopted. Mr.. Barkworth a.
piled that the unit rule was IN the TesO-
luton with reference 10 voting for BTy-
an. Wood then moved that the unit rule
be ordered on all instructions and st was
adopted. The object Of enforcing the
unit rule on all instructions was TO hold
the delegates together on the selection
of a national committeeman al Denver.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
JOHNSON DEMOCRATS YIELD.
Back Down When Bryan Sentiment
Dominates Committee.

Salina. Kans. May 2O-The johnson
Democrats who came TO Salina to subdue
the strong Bryan movement IN this State
acknowledged to-day they have been
beaten and are willing to quit
The first real effort to do anything for
johnson occurred at the committee rect
ing last night. when " II. Ryan stated
that the conference was for all Demo-
Gratis. and all were invited to take part.
Secretary Pepperill was on MS feet IN a
second, and declared the conference was
simply a Bryan movement The sentl-
ment for Bryan appeared al once. and
was so strong the Johnson men decided 10
quit
Botkin seems 10 be IN the lead having
a majority OF delegates here. The anti
Botkin-Bryan men are preparing 10 bring
John H Atwood into the race for gov
ernor. believing he WI be a stronger man
than Harrison. Of Sheridan County.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
GEN. WHITTIER NOT sCALDED.
His Death Caused by Acute Attack OF
Heart Disease.

London. May 2O.-There is no truth IN
the report that Brig. Gen. Charles A.
Whittier, L S. A. retired, died as a re-
suit OF scalding.
The death Of the general which took
place on board the steamship Mauretania
last Thursday, during the voyage from
New York. was caused by an acute at
tack OF heart disease while he was 10 a
bathroom.
This information was obtained from n
friend who was travelling with the gen
eraI and who arrived in London to-day.
Gen. Whittier was cheerful when he went
into the room. Later the steward knocked
at the bathroom door. and inquired II
he wanted anything. The general re-
piled IN the negative. When the quar-
ter Of an hour usually allowed to bath
ers had elapsed without the reaDpear-
ance of Gen. Whittier, the steward en-
tered the room and found him dead in
the bath.
The general. It Is said by his friends.
had had heart disease all his life.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
STUDENT SHOT BY POLICE.
Columbia Varsity Man Refuses tC
Halt After Breaking stand.

New York, May 20.-Edgar II. Cook, OF
Albany, a student in the engineering de-
partment Of Columbia University School
Of Applied Science. was shot in the head
at Il o'clock tonight by Policeman John
Hurton, and is In J. Hood Wright Hos
pital, likely to die. He was running away
from small fruit and soda water stand
in West I29d street. near Claremont ave
nue., which he and another student had
broken into.
He refused 10 halt ana the policeman
shot him
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
SHERMAN IS DEFEATED.
De OrO Regains Title of Champion
Pool Player Of the World.

Philadelphia, May 2o.-AIfred De ORC
regained the pool championship of the
world in this city tonight by defeating
Frank Sherman, Of Washington, D. c.,
the slight margin OF three points seps-
rating the two players at the expiration
OF the 600-point game.
Final score: De ORC. 600; Sherman, 597
Sherman was ahead on to-nights score,
tallying go 10 his opponents I9s. but he
fell down on an easy shot in his last
frame and allowed De ORC TO win out.
sixty-five balls was sherman's handicap
when he started in on the final play to-
night, and went after De orc with
keen determination to retain the worlds
title. which he has held for the past
forty days.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
LOCAL.

Morrow Out as a Trial Judge.
2-Grant Elected Commerce Secretary.
2-Society Formed TO Investigate Vice.
2-Typos Elect Kidd President.
2-CommissiOners Call on Roosevelt.
5-Training School Nurses Graduated.
70 Philip Gerry Planned.
Sues for $4,000 Damages.
l2-Fund TO Open District Building.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
WIDOWS BODY IN POND.
Police Think Wealthy Wisconsin
Woman Murdered.

Appleton. Wis. May 2O-The mutiated
body OF Mrs. Carrie Shaw. a wealthy
young widow OF Hortonville, was found
IN a mill pond to-day.
The police say there is every evidence
of a brutal murder. Charles Abrams, OF
New London. with whom Mrs Shaw was
seen a few hours before her body was
found. has been arrested. charged with
the crime.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
sTOLEN BONDS RECOVERED.
Frenchman' Gets Sentence for Rob-
bing Mails on Steamship.

New York, May 20.-Raymond & Co.,
bankers, Of 80 Pine street, sent out notice
this afternoon that about $4,000 Of some
s23ooo worth Of bonds shipped by thas
firm to Paris bankers. by registered mail
On La Savoie. in January, were stolen
before the registered mail pouches were
opened in Paris. had been recovered.
Apparently the bonds recovered are
those found on a man named Rousseau
who was arrested IN March at Boulogne
with a great quantity of American Sc
ourities in his possession. Rousseau was
tried and convicted Of robbing the regis
tered mails on La savoie and was sen
teEced 10 seven years Imprisonment.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Cleveland. May S.-Four cars were
thrown from the tracks by dynamite ex-
plosions Just before II o'clock. Some
women. who jumped from one OF the
cars, were injured.
Earlier IN the evening a Detroit avenue
car was thrown CT the tracks. its floor
split to kindllng and its two passengers
thrown about against the seats and seri-
ously battered, at S:45 o'clock.
Police were hurried 10 the scene OF
the outrage. Just across the city from
Lakewood. from which village cars were
barred to-day by order OF the village
council following the rioting Of last night,
IN which five men were shot
The two passengers escaped and the
crew. uninjured, was unable to gain in
formation as to the names Of passengers
or members OF the crowd, which sur
rounded the car when it was derailed-
More Deputy SheriRs.
The police, strengthened by special dep
uty sherifTs. 200 OF whom were sworn in
to-day. guarded al car barns and dan
gerous corners tonight, the Detroit ave
nue attack, however, being the only dem
onstration Of violence up TO 10 O'Clock.
Mayor Tom L Johnson issued to-day
a proclamation calling on the citizens 10
come 10 MIN with information as 10 the
identity of rioters and users OF explosives,
promising IN the city's name rewards Of
800 70 $500 for information and 500 for
convictions.
The union leaders, following an all
night conference, which was resumed
early this morning, late in the afternoon
refused the arbitration offer Of the com
pany proposing to take back three-fourths
Of the strikers placing them on their
former runs pending arbitration OF the
validity OF the 2-ceut-an-hour wage in
crease contract about which the battle
IS raging.
No Peace in sight.
further effort 10 bring about peace
is being made by the State arbitration
board. with faint prospect Of success.
The union men to-day began the cir
eulation OF petitions demanding an cleo
ton under new law providing a refer
eadum within thirty days on all tractian
franchises. Already nearly 5000 Of the
i3,000 voters whose names are necessary
TO force such an election have been OBJ
tained. It is the object OF the union TO
repeal the blanket franchise, under which
the Municipal is operating the lines. The
union has until next Wednesday TO get
the 1890 signeTs.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
en- sIeete NeIaon JnIr q.

San Francisco. May 20.-Promoter Jim
Coffroth tonight matched Joe Cans and
Battling Nelson to fight at colma on
July 4. The fighters made compromise
agreement, fixing the terms. Cans with
drew his demand for a 5000 side bet. and
Nelson agreed to fight the champion at
133 pounds at the ringside. stripped. The
battle will be forty-five rounds.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Yirginia-Fair
and warmer to-day; tomorrow
partly cloudy; light southerly
winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
Bluemont Branch summer scheduIe

Southern Railway, effective May a. as
follows. Leave washington for Bluemont
$40 a. m. except Sunday. 8 and 9:15 a. m.
Sunday only, 1.S0 p. IN. and 40 p m. ex-
eept Sunday, 500 2. N. daily; for Leesburg
SIS .. m, except Sunday. Leave Leesburg
for Washington 5.l5 q. m, except Sunday;
leave Bluemont 5.45 g m. daily a. m
and 1915 ?. m. except Sunday. SIS D. m
daily s.45 D. M Sunday only; arrive
Washington. Z, s.32. and 9.l5 a. m, 2:50, s.
and 500 p N. respectively.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
An Auction worth Attenaing.

The valuable mahogany and gilt furni-
ture, silver, china, glass ornaments. fine
books, Persian rugs, clocks, paintings, en-
cravings, cuFios, &c, now being sold at
Sioan's. 140 @ St. present rate oppor-
tunity TO secure unusual articles for
household decoration al very low prices.
It is an absolute auction and every piece
Is sold 20 the highest and best bidder.
Sales daily az II a. n. and p. m
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
CUBANS CELEBRATE DAY.
Sixth Anniversary OF Establishment
OF Republic Observed.

Havana, May 20.-The sixth anniversary
Of the establishment Of the Cuban re-
public was generally quietly celebrated
locally to-day.
The only functions were parade Of
nremen which Gov. Magoon reviewed and
boat races IN the harboT.
Gen. Barry. commander Of the army
Of pacifcation, returned here this morn
ing from his visit 70 the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

HENSs AAAAs
l-Ftve Cars Blown Up in Cleveland.
1-Three States Instruct for Bryan.
t-Roosevelt Snubbed at Banquet
S-Helen Maloney's Marriage Annulled.
S-Guffey Rules Pennsylvania Democrats
@Brooklyn Man Dies from Rabies.
9-Two Bishops Elected by Methodists.
10-Platt Denies Mae Woods Charges.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
NEW DISCUSSES BURROWS.
senator Chosen Because He Filled
BfII and Was TnobIectIonabIe.

Chicago. May 20.-Chairman New. Of the
National Committee. said to-
day. in commenting upon the selection Of
Senator Burrows as temporary chairman
OF the Republican national convention;
Senator Burrows was selected solely be-
cause the members Of the subcommittee
believed he filed the bill No one outside
the committee suggested his name.
He was chosen because he is one who
has no entangling alliances, and because
he is an oId-line Republican TO whom no
one could object"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
TOAST TO OFFICE,
BUT NOT PRESIDENT
Manufacturers Do Not Mem
ti0n ROOSeYelt's Name.
CHEERS FOR LITTLETIELD
Woman Maker of Anvils and Vises
Sets Next 20 Minister Wn and
with Noisy JOIIity-Beveridge Makes
Speech Urging Tariff Revision.

New York, May 9o,-It may have been
merely an oversight Of the presiding off,
Ger that the National Association of Man
ufacturers. at their annual dinner at the
Waldorf tonight. drank a silenr toast
to the Office Of President Of the United
States, but not to the man. Ludwig Ms
sen, the toastmaster. put ii in this way;
''Gentlemen-In beginning, let US drink
a silent toast 10 the greatest Office With
in the slit Of this or any other people. the
resident Of the United States"
The glasses were drained and then there
wes hum OF comments. but TOastmaster
Nissen interrupted with a request for
America" and 1t was sung with a will
by the 800 guests
The manufacturers were more fortunate
in not overlooking some other states
man. notably Representative Llttleheld,
Of Maine. whose name was greeted with
a whoop after g telegram had been read
from him expressing his regret at not
being able to attend the dinner and thank
ing the association for the complimentary
resolution which It had passed.
Greeting for Beveridge.
The association also had cordial
greeting for Senator Beveridge, who was
one Of the speakers and when it came
to WI Ting Fans, the Chinese minister.
who was also one Of the guests Of honor.
they promptly broke loose and raised hob.
When he got up. this yell sounded
through the grand ball room:
RRh rhl
WI. w. WI
Ting Fang. Ting Fang.
China
The dignifed minister bower his head
low in acknowledgment of this salute,
which was thoroughly appreciated by him
as an American college graduate. Some
OF the members of Wus staff laughed
so hard, though. that they had to leave
the table TO regain their Oriental dignity.
And then there was Mrs. Harriet Fisher,
the only one Of the 5000 members OF the
association who wears dresses. She sat
at the speakers table. the only woman
among the 800 diners.
Woman Makes Speech.
And she made a speech. too. which was
received with as much noise as any of
them. She is from Trenton. and manu-
features vises and anvils. She sat near
Minister Wa ct the dinner, and when
Wa asked her what she made she said.
why. vises; we send them to China"
Wa thought a minute. what" he ex-
claimed. vices in China. Nothing doing"
Minister WI, after he had recovered
from his rousing reception. made a strong
plea for better commercial relations be-
tween this country and China He said
Continued on Page 3, Column s.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
DEF1ED BOLT THAT SLEW HIM.
Eccentric Preacher Killed by Light
ming He Invited TO Strike Hin

Cumberland. Nd. May 2o.-George Mar
tin. aged thirty-fve, an eccentric local
preacher. near Hancock. during a storm
got under an apple tree and invited the
lightning 10 strike him.
A bolt shattered the tree and killed
him instantly.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
EXPLOSIVE USED
ON CARS AGAIN
CleVeIandStrikers Blow Five
TrOlleys to SplinterS.
WOMEN ARE INJURED
Union Leaders Refuse to Arbi-
trate-Ask New Election.
WOMEN ARE INJURED

All Efforts to Bring About Peace IN
Forest City Seem to be UnavaiIing.
Mayor Offers Reward-Passengers
on one Wrecked Car Escape with
Serious Bruises-POIice Strength
cned by Swearing in OF Deputies.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
GAINS FOR BRYAN
IN THREE STATES
Michigan Joins with Mis-
souri, and South Carolina.
KANSAS ALSO IN LINE .
Results Show Strength of the
Nebraska Leader.

Outcome In Wolverine State a Dis
tinct Setback TO the johnson Move
ment, Although It Was Thought ts
Be Strong There-DeIesafes Must
Abide by Tron-bOund Pledge and
Unit RuIe-Francis Heads Missouri.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
Continued on Page ., Column 5.
baltimore q ohio R. r. Exeurs,on.

s1-00 to Frederick, Keedysvi1Ie (for Anf;e-
tam, HagerstoEn. and return, Sunday.
May "a Special trails leaves Union Sta
ton a. N.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

sidsng, $3.50 per 100 feet. a big cut.
Frank Llhbey s co.s sta st snd y. Z. ave.
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Continued on Page 3, Column s.
xs,hen I.earInr xrnshinatnn

Take the Pen-sy fvania Railroad. Through
service to Boston, New York, PhiladeI-
phia, Atlantic City, Buffalo, Pittsburg.
Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, Indianap5-
lis. and st. Louis. For detailed inforTna-
tion, tickets, Pullman reservations Apply
City Ticket once. 18th and 9. Tel II. $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Some lumber firms say times VIII soon
be better and are holding up prices.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

CIeas Alabama flooring, 81 per 100 feet.
Frank Labbey & Co., 3th st. and n. Z. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Commencement Bouquets and Baskets.
Blackstone, 14th and Il sts. nv.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Frank Libbey & Co. say 1t is getting
worse and are cutting prices.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Boards dressed (2), s1.e5 per 100 feet.
Frank Llbbey & Co, 9Th st, and n. 7. ave-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

NO. cypress shingles, IS per 1000.
Frank Libbey & Co, sth st. and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21

Dressed pickets and palIngs, s. per 100.
Frank Iabbey & Co. 9Th St ana n. z. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
Through Trains 20 Boston,

via Pennsylvania Railroad. leave Wash
ington 7:40 a. N. weekdays. 5:35 .. m
daily; no change OF cars.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-29
URGE fruit MEN
TO COME

The greatest possible endeavOr
to secure the fifth annual cOnven-
ton of the Washington State HOr-
ticultural society is being put for
ward by the delegation of 90 Spo-
kane boosters who went to Walla
Walla in special car yesterday.
Today Mayor Moore telegraphed
his invitation to the convention to
meet here in January, 1909. Pres.
Goodall, of the chamber of COM
merce, sent letter to the cOnven-
ton extending the invitation of
the chamber and promising a most
hospitable reception. He calls the
attention of the convention to the
vast interests of fruit growers and
merchants centered in SpOkan
Through Sec. Levi Monroe the
Spokane Horticultural society also
extends its invitation, showing that
the transportation facilities and ho
tel accommodations make this city
the ideal convention place of the
Northwest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-29
NOT The ORIGINAL
"HANDSOME DAN

Handsome Dan," the man who
chloroformed and robbed Jennie
Smith of 81 900 worth of diamond
jewelry in the Pioneer block on
the night of Jan. II, is not in cap
tivity, as was at first supposed.
The c. E. Williams who was arrest
ed at Whitefish, Mont, yesterday,
and who answers the description of
Handsome Dan," is believed by
the police to be the wrong one. To
make certain Detective Cecil
Thompson went to Whitefish last
night and tonight will return with
Williams and bring him face to
face with the Smith woman.
If Williams is not the one want
ed for the Smith robbery he is
wanted by Gene Vale, an inmate of
the Main block. In the telegram
to Chief Rice, Chief Parent, of
Whitefish, said that Williams
claimed that the diamonds he was
wearing were given him by the
Vale woman. Last night Patrol
man Fred Pearson verified this
statement. The Vale woman wants
her diamonds back now because
when Williams was arrested her
rival was with him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-29
ARREST HOLOUP
SUSPECT
ONE OF PAIR BELIEVED TO
HAVE ROBBED WIN. NICHOLS
OF $50 CAPTURED WITH
COIN IN HIS SOCK.

William Nichols, of E1014 Err
nina av., notified the police last
night that two men held him up
on Sprague av. near Browne st.
last night and took $50 from him.
He had met the men and had
drunk with them in a Division st.
saloon. Both pulled guns on him.
About 4 o'clock this morning
Sergeant Sullivan, Detective Lis
ter and Patrolman Hogan arrested
M. A. Chappell on a description
furnished by Nichols. When a
search of the prisoners clothing
was made one S. bill and one 81
bill were found in one of his socks.
He denies his guilt, but Nichols
says he is one of the holdup men.
In order to insure Nichols APP
pearance in court he was also de-
tanned.