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The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
TIGER HUNT IN INDIANA.
Big Beast, at Large, Keeps Farmers
in Much Terror.


Petersburg, Ind. Jan ia tiger hunt
is in progress in this county, and fully
200 farmers and citizens Of Jasper, Otwell
Petersburg, and Winslow have quit work
10 capture or kin the animal
The beast first made its appearance
near OtweH, eleven miles northeast OF
here. and has so terrorized the c0mmu-
nifty that farmers fear 10 leave their
houses at night.
The tiger which WAS first seen in the
barn lot Of Adam Wiseayer. wore a big
collar, with three links of chain attached.
IL was attacking a fat hog when it was
scared away. but the next night It ap-
peared at Tom Kain's, killed two small
pigs. and raided the hen-TOOst.
Nothing was heard Of il again until II
appeared in the neighborhOod Of the
Lemon church. Several dogs that at
tackled il were so badly injured that they
had 10 be- killed.
The tiger has not yet attacked human
beirg. II appears afraid Of man, but IL
is feared that hunger may drive il 10
desperation. and the citizens prefer not
10 take chances.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
REPAIRS NEEDED At NJ. A. c.
State Should Provide Funds, Says
President Sylvester.
Addresses Meeting of NansViIIe
Farmers CIub-FcderaI Appr0-
priatiOns Not Available.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 90 The Washington Herald.
HyattsyiIe, Jan. r. - The Evansville
Farmers Club. Of Prince George County
met at Vandblia, the farm of L. p Has
lup, near Annapolis Junction, Howard
County. yesterday.
Charles H. Stanley presided and DR.. Jo-
seph r. Owens was secretary. The other
members present were Luther Brashears,
Samuel W Beall, L. Z. Burke. Percy Cas-
sard. John Suowden, John W. Williams
and the host.
The guests were President r. ". Sjlves-
ter. of the Maryland Agricultural College,
James p. and Charles ". Haslup. Charles
W. Haslup, jr, Louis II. Haslup. jr., W.
A. Melville, Frank and ". c. Shipley
County Commissioner H. A. Penny. w 9.
Phillips, Charles King. Morris Haslup, J.
II. Shertze, Carney Nelson. and Rev ".
p. Painter rector Of Queen Caroline par
ish
Mrs I. p. HasIup and her niece, Mrs. L.
Fl. Haslup, jr., managed the service Of a
fine collation..
At the conclusion Of the repast Presi-
dent Sylvester spoke concerning the work
al the Maryland Agricultural College. He
N'iNeit"'N 'iid' tl'S lVStSid'uit must pio-
vide more money in order % keep existing
buildings Ia proper repair.
He said a new building was required for
the new electrical engineering department.
Noting that the United States is giving
thousands Of dollars annually 10 the land
grant colleges for the education Of the
youth of the land IN scientific instruction.
the speaker said none of this was avail
able for building and that the States must
put up the money for the erection of
necessary buildings and for their proper
repair
The speaker said he had been trying 70
have the state board OF education provide
for studies in the public schools Of the
State along horticultural and agricultural
lines, and had succeeded in securing a
promise from the board FOR a broader cur
Yirufurg
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
KILLED WHILE HUNTING.
Young Man Recently Married Fatal
Iy shot by Accident.
Special 20 The Washington Herald.
ANinnhnstnr w Iln 1Q-Nnu.c

sUPVIaI ID IHe washington HeTaIn-
Winchester, Va, Jan. 19-NeWs has
reached here of the accidental shooting Of
Wardney Wilson, son Of Joseph j. VIII
W Va
With companion named Wilkins, VIII
son was hunting rabbits, and while tying
a slain rabbits hind legs together he laid
his shotgun down on log.
The gun rolled off and exploded, the
entire load entering Wilson's hip. As he
was being carried down the mountain
side to a nearby stream of water by his
companion, he died Wilson was about
nineteen years old, and was married a
few weeks ago
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
DECREASE FOR THE YEAR.
Tobacco sales Drop on. as Farmers
Are Holding Crop.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, Jan. l9.-The sales of
tobacco on the Lynchburg market last
week aggregated $500 pounds. an in
crease Of $4,000 pounds over the preced-
iuE week. The total sales for the season
are 5.S5S.7oj pounds. decrease. when
compared with the same period last year.
of 2ST5 loo pounds The decreased sales.
it is believed, are due TO the fact that the
farmers are holding their tobacco despite
the high prices that are prevailing.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
DR.. WELLS ACTS as HOST.
Prince George County Medical As
sOciatiOn Holds Session.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
HysttsyiIle, Md, Jan. l9.-Dr. Charles
A. Wells entertained the members of the
Prince George County Medical Associa-
tion at his home. in Spencer street, here,
last evening. Or. John Cronmiller. Of
Laurel, was in the chair, and Or. H. B..
Mcdonnell, of College Park, was secre-
tary. Other members present were DIS
c. a. Fox, ". T. TAYLOR. A. q. Coggins,
H. T. Willis, Guy ". Latmer. G. W
Birdsan, c. f. Postley, Harry Nalley, \.
Q. Etienne, and the host The guests
we're Drs Walter A Wells. OF Washing
ton; Alfred II. Wells, Of Hyattsville. and
Robert W. Wells. OF Hyattsville
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

State corporation commission, with its
extensive jurisdiction in those matters,
did much to relieve the legislature Of
work Of this kind that formerly Ieyolved
upon it. But the idea Of corporate con-
troll. both State and national has grown
greatly in recent years, so that 1t tncs
expression in more varied forms from
year to year.
The following is condensed stale
ment Of some Of the more important at
tempts 20 change the laws governing cor
porations by the present legislature;
Delegate Featherstone has presented
a oil providing that whenever any per
son shall sustain damage from tie occa-
stoned by sparks or Goals dropped OF
thrown from the engine or train of amy
railroad company, such company snail
be liable for the damage so sustained,
whether the fire originates Jn the COM
pany's right or way or not.
May Buy short Routes.
Delegate Churchman has a bill to au-
thorize any railway company, with the
consent of the State corporation commits
sion. to control. purchase. or take a lease
Of any railroad. not exceeding twaaty-
hve miles i'm length which viii furnish
"a cut-on or connecting line between two
points on its own line.
Delegate Snead has presented Il bill TO
require all electric trains whose lines are
distance of fifteen miles or more from
any town, city, or terminus, TO provide
toilet rooms in their cars. Failure 10
carry out the provisions OF the act Is 10
subject the offending company to a fine
OF not less than 800 nor more than $500
with so additional for each day of such
failure.
Senator Strobe seeks to amend section
1861 of the code by providing that in any
case where "a railroad company is liable
for injury 10 stock. or any property on
the track, whether inclosed or unin-
closed, if such company, within twenty
days after obtaining knowledge Of such
injury shall not pay or tender 10 such
owner full compensation for such injury,
such company shall be liable 10 the
owner for per cent of the loss for each
day beyond the twenty days that there is
delay i'm making payment provided that
no owner may recover more than twice
the amount of the loss The penalty may
be recovered i'm the same action. and
proof of the injury shall be prima facie
evidence of knowledge on the part Of the
COMPANY
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
RICHARD POLLARD IS DEAD.
WeIl-LnOwn Religious Worker Of
LynchburG Victim of Pneumonia.

Special 10 The WsshnFtou Herald
LynchbuTs, Va, Jan. l9.-Richard Pol
lard. aged seventy-eight years. one of The
best-known business men OF the city. for
many years senior member Of the hrm OF
Pollard & Glass. general agents for tie
Maryland Life Insurance Company, died
to-day after a weeks illness. Of pneu-
moua.
Mr.. Pollard wife, who is also seventy
eight years olj. is ill of the same disease
and can hardly survive the night.
The deceased was OF a religious nature
and is credited with leading more young
men into church life than any other lay
man here. He was a member Of Court
street Methodist Church.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
H. COOK PANKEY PASSES AWAY.
Blind Business Man of HarrIsonburg
Victim OF ScIRtIca.
.reciaI 10 The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg, Va, Jan 19-H Cook
Pankey died at his home in this place
early this morning Of sCiatiCa. He was
i'm his forty-seventy year. and unmarried.
Though he had been totally blind for
many years, Mr. Pankey attended per-
scnally to his business until few
months ago. He accumulated much
money, being owner Of an ice plant,
a large livery stable. a fine residence,
and other valuable property in this place
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd, Jan, 19.-The Naval
Academy authorities to-day received an
official communication from the War De-
partment stating that that department,
too, had sanctioned the request recently
made by Midshipman Alva Lee, of Ok
ford, Nebr., a member Of the class that
will be graduated i'm June. that he be
allowed TO resign in order 10 enter the
army The letter orders the transfer
of Midshipman Lee Immediately after his
graduation, and he win be given a COM
mission as second lieutenant in the army
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
student Thought a Suicide.

Special 90 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. Jan. 19-It is now
conceded that Lloyd Robinson. the Mary
land Agricultural College student. who
shot himself Friday night at the home Of
his uncle. o. :. jenkins. Cumberland, did
so with suicidal intent. Robinson paWned
his watch and bought a revolver. He de-
clared he would never go back 10 school.
His experience had been unpleasant and
demerits had piled up on him greatly.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Seriously slabs His wife.
d 10 - Washinrton Herald.

SPECIAL. TO The Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n. c.. Jan. l9.-Charged with
a murderOus assault upon his wife.
john Anderson. a white man. forty years
of age, was given hearing before JUS
uce II. J. Overman, in Salisbury, yes
teTday afternoon, and bound over to
court Two months ago, while walking
on the streets of this city, and protest
ing deep affection for his wife, Anderson
stabbed her with huge knife.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

STcciai 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Jan. 19.-At St. Paul s
Episcopal Church, this morning. Dr. Will
lam A. Barr, the rector, delivered a spe-
cial sermon 10 GaTland-R0des Camp.
Confederate Veterans, the occasion being
the cOmmemoration Of Gen. Lees birth
day. All Of the Confederate organizations
of the city were represented and the
Home Guard. under Capt Moon. at
tended DR. Barr paid a high tribute to
the memory of Gen. Lee
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
MILDLY Hurt While wrestling.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Md. Jan. 19.-The sick leave
granted Midshipman S. Z. Tracht, fourth
class. several months ago. has been ex-
tended until May i next TTaCht is now
at his home in Upper Sandusky. Ohio He
Is a stOckily-buit fellow, and shortly
after his entrance into the Academy last
summer the ligaments of one OF his legs
were severely torn while wrestling with
one of his classmates in the gymnasium.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
DR.. ScheIIer Testiaes in Case.

Special 10 Tho Washington Herald
Frederick. Nd, Jan 19.-Dr. c. r. ScheI-
Ter, county health officer Of Washington
ernoon on a bench warrant issued by
Judge John c. Motter. Of the Frederick
County Court, and brought to Frederick
20 testify in a divorce case of Donald r
Smith against his wife. Carrie v Smith
arrived mere last evening In charge Of
Sheriff Myers. DR.. Scheier was permit
ted TO give his testimony TO the ex-
aminer at once and return home
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
CrOthers at Annapolis.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md. Jan. 19.-Gov. Crothers
spent Saturday in Annapolis, and at his
office in the executive chambers went
over lot Of mail, some Of which was
from persons indOrsing the several ap-
plicants for Office. The governor stated
that he would not announce any appoint
ments for a week.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
FARRELL MAY SELL CLUB.
Ed Barrow Gets Option on Montreal,
of the Eastern LeaEue.

New York, Jan. ED Barrow. OF
Toronto has been in town for several
days. trying TO arrange for the purchase
Of the Montreal Eastern League baseball
club, owned by Frank Farrell. He has
had several conferences with Mr.. Farrell,
and to-day left for home.
Mr.. Farrell, when seen tonight, said:
Mr. Barrow has made an offer for the
club. but what the offer Is I do not care
10 say just now. He has gone home, and
has an option on the club but what that
option is I cannot say, as il would not
be proper"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Child Dies Suddenly.
,ociaI 10 The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg, Va, Jan. 19-Mary
Fletcher the six-yeaT-Old daughter of
Rev. ]. Silas Garrison. president of Ca
tawba College Of Newton. n c.. was
buried here this afternoon. She died sud
denly Friday night in Newton, and the
body was brought here for burial
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Mrs. Emily H. Campbell Dies.
rial to The Washington Herald.

oIeClaI % Inc Washington Herald.
Lexington, Va, Jan. 19.-NIrs. Emily
Howell Campbell, wife Of John l. Camp
bell. treasurer Of Washington and Lee
University. died suddenly this morning
at her home here after a brief Illness
Her husband and an only son. John L.
Campbell. jr., survive. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon from the
r. T. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Observe Lees Birthdnr-

SIec2i 10 lhe washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, Jan. 19.-Gen. Robert
Edward Lees birthday was observed this
afternoon in New Presbyterian Church by
Gen. Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate
Veterans, Daughters of COnfederacy, and
residents of Winchester in general An
appropriate address was delivered by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. J. H. Lacy, and prayer
was offered by Rev. Dr. John P Hyde
grand chaplain of Virginia Grand Camp.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Mrs. DrusiIia H. Ramsburgh Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick, Md, Jan. 19.-Alrs. Drusilla
II. Ramsburgh, wife of John S. Rams
burgh, Of this city, and mother of Dr.
Jesse Ramsburgh, a well-known physician
of Washington, died at her home in
Frederick yesterday morning. aged sew
enty-one years.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Mrs. SaIIie Peters Dead.

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald
Boyds, Md. Jan. lg-Mrs. SaIlie Peters.
wife OF ". T. Peters, died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. A. F. Stearn. in
Washington. this morning. She formerly
resided in Greenfield Mills. and was a
Miss Bell, native Of Virginia
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
New Pastor In Laurel Pulpit.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Laurel, Nd, Jan. I9.-Rev. George w.
Alexander. formerly pastor of the First
Baptist Church Of Glenside. Pa, has ac-
cepted the pastorate Of the Laurel Bap-
tist Church and preached his first SER
mon in that capacity to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Death of Miss Rachael D. Cooke.

Special TO The Washington Herald
BOyds, Nd, Jan. 19-Mfss Rachel ID.
Cooke, aged seventy years. a well known
resident of Gaithersburg. died last night
at the home of Nathan Cooke She was a
daughter Of the late Nathan and Eliza
beth Cooke. A brother, Pottinger Cooke
and many relatives in this county sur
NiNn
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
MAY PARALLEL ROAD
H., 4. d ?. Law VIII Be Re-
pealed.
PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY

fredericksburg and Southern Rail-
way and Baltimore and IhiO Beth
Prohibits Another Line frOm WASH
ingtOn to the City of Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
SURVEY is FINISHED
Competition Keen for New
W., T. d &. Railroad.
SENECA IS NOT PLEASED
Maryland Town Raised Money for
Work and Thinks Ii Unfair that
PrefeFence-RiyaIFy VIII Be Bitter
UntiI the Matter Il Finally settled.

Special TO The Washington Herald
BJyds. Nd Jan l9-The survey OF the
Washington Frederick and Gettysburg
Railroad was completed the early part Of
this week 10 Potomac. near Great Falls.
when the engineers were called back from
their work
The survey. after leaving Poolesville.
this county. kept on "a high grade line
from there. passed through Dawsonville.
four miles south of here. and four and
one-haIf miles north of Seneca. thence to
Jamestown, and 10 TrayiIla, and to Po-
tomac and to 20 thence TO Great Falls.
eliminating Seneca from the surveys and
proposed route.
1t is remembered the first meeting held
in Montgomery County was held at
Seneca, where a rousing meeting was the
result and a good sum of money was
realized to help defray the expenses Of
the survey, with the understanding that
the road wOul0 so through Seneca. The
survey eliminating these people, after
Their great interest. caused "a cOmmOtiOn.
Many arc there now ON the survey aid
inE I'm showing the engineers that they
can get a better grade by coming near
Seneca. and thence down the river 10
the point where they will cross over 20 the
Virginia side and connect with the Old
Dominion Line
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

San Francisco. Jan. 19.-Dlstrict Attor-
ney Langdon late last night gave out
statement which shows that Abe Ruef
was granted complete immunity from
persecution last May, and that because
he had failed to keep his agreement and
testify IN court 70 the facts included in
his confession the prosecution had de-
cided to declare the immunity contract
void and 10 put the ex-boss on trial to-
morrow.
This statement was a great surprise %
the public as no one fancied that the
prosecution had given Ruef full immun.-
~. II explains, however, Ruefs bravad0
since the Appellate Courts decision in
favor Of Schmitz. Ruef actually issued
an ultimatum that before he would tes-
tify against bribe givers he must see all
Of the IL Indictments against himself
quashed. The prosecution declared he
had his contract and must testify before
they would quash indictments So there
was deadlock which has stood for more
than a week,
Assured of Immunity.
The immunity contract that Ruef Sc
cured before he pleaded guilty Of extort-
ing money from The French restaurant
keepers promised him fun liberty. When
his cases should be brought 20 trial the
district attorney would ask that the in
dictments be dismissed. Should he be
sentenced. appeal would be made 10 the
governor for pardon.
The district attorney promised that all
future indictments against Ruef would be
joint true bills, and not otherwise. This
explains the change in policy Of the dis
trict attorney at the time. The reason
for these joint indictments was laid on
a provision Of the penal code which
stated that court might dismiss q CO-de-
fendant in charge at the instance Of the
district attorney, when such defendant
became a witness for the State. In this
way Schmitz could be tried and Ruef
dismissed.
Didn't Keep Contract.
In return for this unexampled clemency,
Ruef promised to testify truthfuIly with
out reservation. TO everything which he
knew about the so-caIIed graft cases.
Ruef first DaIked at the first trial Of Law
Yer Ford. Of the United Railroads. lie
would not agree 10 testify according TO
his confession. and the prosecution did
not dare put him on the stand.
It is evident that the prosecution be-
Eeyed that the Appellate Court decision
freeing Schmitz from conviction on the
charge Of extortiOn viii be reversed by
the State Supreme Court. Thus they viii
be able 10 convict both SchmiJz and Ruef.
There is slender chance Of convicting Cal
hoUn or any other indicted heads Of the
big corporations without Ruets testi-
m0ny.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Engineers Called Back.

The engineers, being called back, t0g.s
up the survey at Frank Dysons. and
then went In the direction Of Seneca, ou
the survey on which they are now max
ing, starting on il Friday. Many believe
the ultimate route selected will be by
DaWs0nville. oH account OF the high
grade road and it goes through q very
fertile section as well as near Seneca. and
divides the difference between the farm
ing communities more 50 than 10 would
ny running 10 Seneca. as the survey now
being made calls for.
This elimination Of Seneca caused "a
stir, and now that Jacksonville first got
the benefit OF the survey there viii be
some rivalry for the road. No matter
ROW where the proposed survey will be- AZ
last finally decided upon, the Seneca pco-
pie az least think the money they raised
for surveys should be spent upon the sur
yey as is intended
The people i'm that section. now hay
ing been aroused claim they have all the
necessary moneys 10 make the survey and
the grade success in every way Many
Of the people interested there are now
following the engineers and giving them
a good idea OF the country they are pass
ing through.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

There are few subjects inviting new
'legislation and the amendment OF old
statutes. like the question Of the proper
regulation and control direct AMI indi-
tie
The new constitution, by creating the
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
GOWNS FOR VIRGINIA JUDGES.
Question Before LcEisIature-Bench
Against Proposed Innovation,

SPECIAL 90 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Jan. 1g.-The resolution
in the Virginia house Of delegates re-
questing the Judges of the Supreme Court
10 wear gowns While on the bench has
been presented TO the senate for con-
currence and referred by that body TO
Ihe committee for courts of justice
There is a division OF sentiment among
the senators as 10 the proprietv Of maxi
ing the request
Those who are disposed 10 favor the
sowniHg of the judges declare the robes
viii add dignity and distinction to the
bench. Others are disposed to think the
innovation undemocratic, and the gowns
an unnecessary incumbrance with which
TO burden the judges.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
KEEPS SILENT
Accused CRATER Will Not
Tell Oh COnfederateS.
GOES BACK ON AGREEMENT

san Francisco Lawyer Had Been
Promised Immunity III lie Would
Hopes to Convict Both Him and
Schmitz-May Fail in other Suits.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20
Inconvenience of Travel.

The Supreme Court sits in three differ
ent cities in the State. and this will
Hecesitate the Juggling around of the
bulky official robes as a part of the
personal paraphernalia of the judges
The question has also been raised as
10 who Is to pay for the robes. The
resolution makes no provision for sup
plying them Members Of the senate are
Of the opinion that If the judges them
selves want the robes they should have
them. but that they should not be forced
20 wear them.
While no one Is prepared 20 speak def
initely on the part of the court, rumor
Is current following a visit of Judge
tardwel TO the senate chamber on Sat
urday, that the proposed innovation will
not be pleasing 10 the judges
The senate committee on courts Of
Justice viii consider the resolution at
its meeting on Tuesday II is believed
u VIII repert the measure to the salts
faction of the court-which means no
gowns
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

Funeral services over the remains OF
Capt John T. wilkins whose death oc-
CURED Thursday night will take place
at TO o'clock tomorrow morning from his
late home, S9 Cameron street. Rev.
Charles d. Bulla will conduct the services.
and the remains viii be inferred in
Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-20

The explosion Of a kerosene lamp at the
residence Of Robert A. Purvis. 2O6 North
Patrick street, brought out the fire de-
partment shortly after 6 o'clock tonight.
The flames were subdued with a chemical
eXtinguisher The damage was slight.
Rev. J. VI. Balthis delivered an inter
esting address this afternoon before a
mems meeting at the lecture room Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. lie
took for his subject Gambling"