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The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
HUNT GIRLS SUITOR
Hazel Drew May Have Had
Secret Lover.
EVIDENCE TO SHOW MOTIVE
Facts Accommodating to show that
Murdered Girl May Have Been the
Sweetheart Testimony Brought
Out by MT. and Mrs. Hunay.

Troy. y Y. July 22.-Was Hazel Drew,
a girl Of previously unsuIlFeG reputation
finally a victim % the wiles Of some man
as YET unknown. who won her trust ana
confidence last fang Had that mysterious
three weeks illness at her uncIe's house
last winter. with no doctor in attendance.
any connection with this fact? VIII the
finding OF her betrayer reveal the name
OF her murderer
There is some ground for this suspicion,
which IS based on more than mere con
lecture There is reason 70 believe that
among the things left behind al Mrs
Cary's by Hazel and which she thought
would be Immediately destroyed. was a
box containing a certain large pink
lozenge put up by a Western patent
medicine firm
II is known that remarks dropped by
members Of HazeTs family have seemed
10 indicate that this lire Of reasoning s
not altogether ariss- All who knew Hazel
talk Of a strange change that had come
over the girl N the last year. She was
often melancholy and moody. Does
HazeTs aunt know OF this and does a de-
sire TO shield the girls reputation lie back
Of that strange. persistent silence?
Some Pertinent Queries.
Where was Hazel planning to go when
she left the Cary's2 Why did she so care
fully destroy all evidence Of her past life
and friends Why did she pay what might
well be called farewell calls on almost
all Of her nearest friends during the week
before her death2
Why had she Practiced writing the name
Florence Barker over and over again
on g piece Of paper found with the torn
IeJJers7 Florence Barker is not the name
OF any friend Of HazeI's. 50 far as is
known Was it 70 be her new name II
this new life she had planned for herself.
with all old ties broken and deStrOyed2
These are . few OF the new. problems
arising from late discoveries in the Hazel
Drew murder case Along different lines.
but leading 20 the same end. is the ap-
truthfulness Of the tale Of the mysterious
buggy seen at the pond Tuesday night.
Apparently William Eunay's account
Of this buggy. standing by Teal Pond.
where the body Of Hazel Drew was found
at a time supposed 10 be within a half
hour OF where the girl was last seen.
walking in that direction. IS a true tale.
and IS therefore the most important evi-
dence Of the week. The HU-avs stick
TO the story without a change Of detail.
and the description Of the two men. one
IN the buggy and the other on the shore
Of the pond at the exact spot where
HazeIs hat vas found, is now regarded
by the district attorney as accurate and
correct
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
ANT EATER CHANGES DIET.
Accepts MIX and Bananas When

Accepts MIX and Bananas When
He Can't Get FavOri1e Food
Lord Roberts armored trains in the Boer
war. arrived this evening from Central
America aboard the Royal Mail packet
Atrato. after twenty months exploration
Of the interior Of Colombia
A big ant eater that Capt Musgrave
took aboard The Atrato old not have ants
enough TO last him TO this port 50 they
fed him on milk bananas. and rice which
he likes so well that the captain thinks
he may be able to cut out the ants
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
OFF FOR ANTIPODES
Fleet Starts To-day on Run
TO New Zealand.
CONNECTICUT IN THE LEAD
Flagship 10 Hoist Anchor Mt 2:3O
Thfs Afternoon, Followed by the
from Hawaii 10 south Pacifc-Au
Were Aboard the Nebraska

Honolulu. July z-The Atlantic battle
ship feet has finished coaIing and formal
preparations are being made 10 resume
its journey around the world to-day.
when the run 70 New Zealand and Aus
tralia Will begin.
The flagship Connecticut will leave her
wharf at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
and the fleet viii raise anchor and steam
At O'Clock
Five thousand men from the feet were
granted shore leave yesterday There
was an excursion 10 Pearl Earbor for
the officers in the afternoon and al night
a grand BAH was held IN honor Of the
sailors and marines The days festivities
closed with fireworks and an illumination
Of the feet
Hospital ship in Column.
The hospital ship Relief viii accompany
the feet 90 the a=tipodes and the Mime
sofa viii remain behind % await the ar
rival Of mail. which is coming from san
Francisco on the steamship Virginia, and
rejoln the feet before ): reaches Auck-
land. New Zealand.
The Schroeder board - still engaged in
examining data and preparing a compre-
hensive scheme for the navy yard at Pearl
Harbor- Il Is believed the board viii be
ready 70 transmit its report 10 Washing
ton tomorrow
The wireless telegraph experts Of the
feet are conferring with the local wire
less people over q plan 20 maintain con
slant communication with the feet after
It leaves this port
Rear Admiral Sperry was much graft
fed 10 receive an eloquent letter Of
thanks to-day from Father Dutton. at the
ieper colony on MolokaL. for The spectacle
offered by the feet's passing before ii
reached Honolulu
Nebraska's Crew All Wei.
The crew Of the Nebraska. officers and
men. has passed the bacteriologicaI ex-
animation and the whole $50 have been
released from quarantine restrictions
The ship IS also released Nine diph-
iberia suspects were transferred 10 the
hospital ship Relief
United States Attorney BreCke1s has
fled information against Lieut.. Com
mander J. F Carter. L s y. charging
him with malicious assault on z. 3.
Moore, a newspaper man. at the naval
station q fortnight ago. The hearing was
continued TO August 81 Lieut. Com
mander Carter IS in comma-.d of the Iro-
quois. stationed here He had demanded
a retractfon Of certain statements appear
Ing IN a paper on which Moore Is en-
ployed- Moore declined to admit that the
complained Of were false and
there was an alteration, during which
Carter Is said 20 have struck Moore with
his fist Lieut. Commander Carter has
recently been assigned as executive Off
Ger OF the Georgia
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
TURKS TO GET CONSTITUTION.

-uItaH DetIuVs On .ttp 10 Fut oIup
70 Rebellion
Constantinople. via Plodiv. July p
The Sultan to-day decided 10 grant con-
stitution 10 the people as the only means
Of checking the rebellion that is now
sweeping Macedonia and parts OF Asia
Minor.
This step was taken against the advice
Of his councillors. who deem If unwise TO
make The slightest concession At this
time.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
Tide Table.

To-day-High tde. g. H. and - p n: loE tids
e 20 q, n and loss p d.
T0-mO7r0E-Hish tide. 455 A. n ard So D n
low tide. Il IS A. m and Il % D n
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
HARD HITTING NAVY
ROOSBYBLT'S THEME
President Urges Action Be-
fore Newport Conference.
SCOUTS DEFENSE ONLY IDEA

Declares Country Needs ships that
Can Hammer Hard If They Are
Called Upon-TeIIS Abous Trip of
Fleet to the Pacific COast-FOrtih-
cations Are Needed for the Coast.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
Temperatures in Other Cit,.,-

Iempe-atures N cthe- cities. tozethe- With TIE
amount q rainfall for the twelve bo-s a-ssi - =
?. n yesterday are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
Condition of the Water.

spec5al % The Washington Herald
Harpezs Fem. ". Va. July 2-She1andoah little
cloudy AID Potc12c little muddy to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
DAVID 4. GREER
BECOMES A BISHOP
Death of Henry c. Potter
EleVateS His COadjutOr.
IN EUROPE WITH FAMILY NOW

Cables Sympathy 20 Family of Dead
Prelate-Prfvate Funeral Planned
fO- Bishop Potter from Home of
Widow in COODerstOwn, n Y.
Burial TO Be in New York City.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
ReceIve the PresIdent.

On the Mercedes dock. so-calied because
the Reina Mercedes OF the Spanish san
tiago feet Is moored there. when in New
port, the officers designated to attend at
the reception Of the President were drawn
up with Admiral Norreu at their head.
while brigade Of apprentice seamen un-
der arms stood attention on the parade
ground
As President Roosevelt stepped from
his boat TO the float. the Presidents flag
was broken out al the main truck OF the
Constellation. while Admiral -NIorreI's
flag went huttering down from the niz-
zen and twenty-one guns barked out the
salute The brigade OF apprentice sea
men presented arms as the President. es-
corted BY the admiral and his staff from
the War College, proceeded along the
wharf
Standing at attention while the band
played the "Star-Spangled Banner
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30

Turkish Chairs
Tea Wagons
Tray Tables
Nestled Card b
Wardrobe Couches
fitting Gard or Game
Tables
Auto Valet Chlffo-
niers
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30
In the Book Store

In this biggest and best of Newark's Book Stores
has been gathered the most tremendous stock of books
for gift giving that has ever been brought to Newark.
Books in sets in finest bindings, as we'll as in bind
ings of moderate cost; single volumes of the standard
works in various bindings; books galore for boys and
girls; particularly fine lines for those who buy for Sunday
Schools. and juvenile books BY thousands.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30
SHOP EARLY

We advise all to make selections as early as pos
sible, both for their own satisfaction, peace of mind
and comfort, and to m axe it easier for our army of
workers. Won't you make an early start
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30
ParlOr Suites
Last Big Sale of the Season
This $50 Suite-S65

Beautiful Mahogany Finish Parlor Suites, of which the illustration
IS a faithful picture; every piece neatly carved and highly polished;
s~plendidly upholstered seats plain backs neatly tufted edges, nicely
plated.
In our Furniture Floor we show Sample Suites in Panne Plush,
Silk Velour, Tapestry, Verona and Sciian Cloth. You may choose
any one you like and we will make it up for you to your order, insuring
a fresh, new suite in any of these coverings and guarantee de- S p
livery within ten days. The regular price is $3.50 for the suite. %
On Tuesday and Wednesday we will make the cut price Of.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30

White Enamel Fur
niture
Prairie Grass Furni.
turc
Gold Furniture
Vernis- Martin Fur
niture
Office Chairs
Tea Tables
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30

The showing of Calendars and Christmas Cards will, as usual, be
immense. This season we are making a speciality of Christmas
Cards in boxes. afording you a wide choice of subjects at very low
prces-a most convenient way of buyngs cards.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30

Scttees, wood am
leather
Smoker Stands
Arm a g.
Rockers
Hanging Cabinets
b0okcas Is
Sectional Bookcases
Pedestals
Roll Top Desks
Flat Top Desks
Leather Reclining
Chairs
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-30
For Parlor

Gold Chairs, cane and
upholstered
Music Cabinets
Parlor Cabinets
Easy \
Rockers
Gold Tables
Fancy tables
Owens
Piano stools
Odd Fancy Chairs
Parior Settees
Bric-s-Brac
Cabinets
Pianola Cabinets
Easels
~Tabourettes
Pedestals
Evening star., 1908-01-19
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS

are all natives of tine island. The general
opinion seems to be that the effect of the
maintenance OF the little army has been
most beneficial. 1t Is the only military
force In the island. except small body Of
United States Marines and the military
authorities feel that II would be well to
keep this body of trained and disciplined
troops ready for an emergency. Under
Spanish rule few things rasped the island
people more elan the arrogance of the
Spanish troops. Now that the troops arc
Porto R.cans II makes the people feel that
they have part and parcel in the govern
ment. The existence Of this force Of Por-
to Rican soldiers depends upon annual
approximations. Each year II Is for Con-
gress to decide whether the force Is to be
continued. and each year the appropr:a
tions meets with opposition. Unless pro-
vision Is made at this session for another
year the regiment will be disbanded next
July.
An oMcer Severely Rebuked.
First Lieut.. James A. Thomas Of the
Coast Artillery was convicted by court
martha, at Fort De Soto. Fla, Of conuuct
to the prejudice OF good order and mill
tary discipline and sentenced to be repri-
manded. Brig. Gen. j. NJ, K. Davis. COM
manding the Department OF the Gulf, ap-
proved the sentence and administered a
| severe reprimand. In his review of the
case Cen. Davis says that while visiting
a nearby town with team Of soldiers ia
| shoot a rifle match against the national
guardsmen Lieut.. Thomas allowed him
self to he piqued at what he considered
lack OF attention on his arrival and told
his men that he had washed his hands OF
! the affair. but that they might 60 on with
, the match IL they wanted. The result was
that the soldiers refused to 60 on with the
match. and accompanied by Lieut. Thorn
as. spent the day drinking in a public
saloon and fighting among themselves.
When the manager Of the saloon, "
Evening star., 1908-01-19

said Gen. Davis. threatened 10 have the
police summoned to stop the fighting,
civilian says. the accused remarked to him
that the officers could do more with the
soldiers than the police could. as had been
proven a San Francisco and Brownsville.
The evidence of his own witnesses left no
chance to acquit of the accusation that
he improperly, Extensively and threaten
ngly remarked that attempts by the po-
lice to arrest the soldiers would be re-
sented. Tie mention of Brownsville in
answer to a complaint of disorderly con-
duct was a threat. The prepoSterous ar
gument and claims advanced In ths effort
to Justify his conduct throughout this af-
fair, as we'll as his attempts TO forestall
these charges. show that stiff-neckedness
had taken the place of 4 promised spirit
of humility. In executing TINS sentence
the department commander. .rebukes Lieut..
Thomas for his disgracefu conduct in
this matter. He will do well 10 return to
the state of mind he appears to have been
in when he wrote the letter referred to.
and to diveSt himslf of the concait and
recklessness that have taken its place.
Paymaster's Clerk Not an officer.
Lieut.. Col. elijah w. Ha!ford. U.S.A..
retired. who was private secretary to
ex-President Harrison, recently applied to
the War Department for advancement TO
the next higher grade In the army on
count of services during the civil war. 1t
was shown that Col. HaIford was en-
ployed during that war as paymasters
clerk for five months and twenty-nine
days from 1864. Following long line
of decisions on similar applica tons. the
War Department has decided that as
paymasters clerk Col. HaIford was
neither an officer nor an enlisted man III
the regular or volunteer forces within the
meaning of the act of April 23, 1904 W hich
allows retirement with increased rank to
officers who served during the civil war.
II held further that the word s.nffi-
cer'' as employed In that act applies only
to commissioned officers and does not in
clude paymaster's clerks or other civilian
employees.
Army Badges Ready.
The quartermaster general has reported
Evening star., 1908-01-19
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
Late Happenings in the Winchester
Section.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

SpecfdI Correspondence OF u ne STAR.
WINCHESTER. Va. January IS. 1908
The public schools of winchester are SO
crowded that the council at the instance
of the city school board, has passed
resolution asking the legislature permis-
sion to allow the taxpayers and other vot-
ers to pass on the matter of issuing bonds
for at least S10.C01 with which to pro-
vide additional school facilities.
S. n. Hansbrough has been reelected
president of the Shenandoah Valley Ma
tional Bank of Winchester and r. I.
Barton reelected president of the Far
mers and Merchants National Bank
The home of II. r. Nesmith. near De-
haven. this county. in which q post Office
is also situated. had narrow escape
from being burned few nights ago. A
burning lamp was hurled from q window
just as II exploded.
Shenandoah division OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad train auditors are now
doing duty on this branch regularly.
In order to settle the old kurtz estate
In this city a stone house occupied by
Gen. George Washington while he was
located at Winchester during Lord Fair
faxs time was sold today at public
auction by order OF the court. II is ex-
pected that the house will be torn down
Steps have been taken here to organize
a society among the physicians and sur
geons of the SHENANDOAH valley.
Mrs. Mary C.. Harris died suddenly OF
heart disease at her home an Winchester
last Wednesday night. She was formerly
Miss Richardson. Three daughters and
one son survive her.
Evening star., 1908-01-19

condition. If Wotherspoon fails of, con-
frmation and the other officers are com
| missioned as confirmed WOtherspoon will
lose his military commission. Action is
| suspended at the War Department in the
belief that favorable action will be taken
| by the Senate on the nomination Of Gen.
Wotherspoon-
| Awarded the Norman Medal.
| Civil Engineer Leonard NJ. Cox. t. S. N,
has been awarded the Norman medal by
the American Society of Civil Engineers
for his paper entitled THE Naval Float
| ing Dock-Its Advantages, Design and
charge of the construction of the naval
dry dock Dewey. which made the MEM
orahle voyage from Baltimore TO Olon-
gapo p. l.
Big Shortage Of Officers.
| When the 23d Infantry leaves Madison
| barracks and Fort Ontario. n. Y, in a
few days for a third tour Of duty In the
Philippines the regiment will be short
| twenty of it's complement Of officers. and
possibly twenty-one. OF the other three
| infantry regiments under orders to pro-
ceed to the Philippines during the next
| four months one will be short fourteen
| officers and the other two will each lack
| twelve officers. IT is declared to be inn
| possible to withdraw the absent officers
| from their present duties or to transfer
officers of other regiments to fill the
PAGES of the absentees AS it is found
| there are no officers available for such
| transfer from among those who have rec
ords OF short tropical service. The situa-
ton is embarrassing the authorities of
the War Department. which is now con-
fronted with q shortage Of officers as we'll
as shortage Of enlisted rn.
Privileges to Philippine Scouts.
The President has authorized the COM
manding general. Philippine Division. to
increase the number of privates in each
company of Philippine Scouts by six. max
ing the maximum strength of such COM
panies 10, and has also authorized the
Evening star., 1908-01-19

issue Of musical instruments in stock to
volunteer bands In the Philippine Scouts.
An additional sum of $12O in gold per
month Is allowed each of three privates in
each company Philippine Scouts employed
on specia! sanitary work.
A Naval Mathematician Wanted.
Prof. e. X. Rawson. professor of matie-
matics in the navy. will be placed on the
retired list on account of aga February
q next. He was formerly on duty at the
Navy Department I'm connection with the
publication of the naval records of the
war Of the rebe llion. but for the last six
years has been on duty at the Naval Acad-
emy. His retirement will create a va
cancy In the list Of fourteen professors OF
mathematics, and Assistant Secretary
Newberry has given notice that an ex-
animation will be held at the Naval OBJ
servatory in this city on the Sd proximo
for the purpose of filing that vacancy.
There are tWenty-one candidates for the
professorship all, civilians. Several are
now employed at the Naval Observatory
and others at the Naval Academy. A
professor Of mathematics receives COM
pensation at the rate of 1900 year, with
allowances for light. fuel and quarters.
Prof. Rawson Is native of New York
and was appointed to the navy in Octo-
ber. 1890 He has held the rank of cap
tain since September. 1902.
Evening star., 1908-01-19
Prospective Marine Corps omcers.

irrespective m0Ilu0 COIpS VIuC0Io.
Examination Of candidates for appoint
ment as second lieutenant in the Marine
Corps will be conducted at the marine
barracks in this city commencing tomor-
row. The examining board will consist OF
Lieut.. Col Charles A. Doyen. U.S.M.C.
Surgeon Cary D. LanEhorne. U.S.N.: Mai
Charles 6. Long. C.S.M.C.: Capt Henry
Leonard. C.S.M.C.. and Passed Assistant
Surgeon c. r. Grayson. U.SN.. with FRS:
Lieut. z. \. Greene. U.S as re-
corder.
The following candidates have been Sc
lected to take the examination: Frank 4
New York: Robert D. Workman, U.sM.C.;
Frederick L. Lang. New York; Dwight
J.. Bowen. Us John v. Lam
berton. Morrissville. VT: Charles B.
Merriam. Maine: n. Angler Eastman.
New York: Franklin II. Drees. Iowa
Henry NJ Butler. Ohio: Joseph c. Fegan.
Texas: James T. Allen. Owensboro. KY.
John Q. Adams. Maryland: Andrew J.
Iyerson, Beverly. Mass; Eugene A. Loh-
man. Roswell. New Mexico: Samuel Edei-
: man. Phiiadelphia; Carl A. Johnson. st.
Louis county. Mimi: Arthur T. Bagley
Ohio: Edgar A. Stadden. Springfield. Ill.
!. Bernice McDaniels. Texas: Sherbourne
Prescott. Waterbury. Conn: Delmar H
Reeson. Philadelphia. Pa: James T. Reid
BennettsvilIe. s. c.: John Dixon. Wash
ington. D. c.. Dudley H. MCDOWELL, Gsor'
gia.
Status Of Porto Rican Troops.
For a number of years the United States
has maintained In Porto Rico two battal.
ions. or eight companies. OF native troops
at an annual cost Of $1JO.O00. Th. higher
officers Of the force ara all Americans
and those under the rank Of captain are
mostly Porto Ricaps. The enlisted mer
Evening star., 1908-01-19
The unexpected happened
A big lot Of ft1rs
at 6Oc on the dol1ar---and less!

maker noted for his productions weathered the financial
storm for weeks and enved by the other New York
makers because of his apparently unasaabe position Yet
the crash to him last week We got his stock Prices
truly sacrifices. Hundreds of price ems-but for these
feu,.
Evening star., 1908-01-19

that the certificate of merit badges and
the Spanish and Philippine campaign
badges are ready for distribution In or
der that early distribution may be made
commanding officers of companies, troops
batteries and detachments have been re.
quested to forward promptly to the ad-
jutant general of the army the names OF
enlisted men under their commands who
have been listed for these badges and
who are now in the service. AS these are
the only badges that are ready for dis
tribution. reference to other badges
will be made.
Trial of Maj. Hancock.
Maj. William F. Hancock of the Coast
Artillery Corps. stationed at Fort Bar
rancas Fla. will be tried by court-mar-
tial at Atlanta. Ga. tomorrow. The ex-
act nature of the charges against the
officer is not disclosed. but it is stated
that they involve acts of intemperance.
The accused officer is a native of Ohio.
He entered West Point In 1879 and re-
ceived his commission IS major in 1908.
Important Military Changes.
Maj Gen. Leonard Wood will be re-
leved of command of the army in the
Philippines on the 18th proximo by Maj.
Gen. J. +. Weston and will avail himself
of six months leave Of absence to return
to the United States leisure.y by way of
Europe On his arrival in the United
States Gen. Wood will assume command
of the Department of the East at New
York. relieving Maj. Gen. +. D. Grant.
who will be transferred to the command
o. the Department of the Lakes at Chi
cago succeeding Brig. Gen. w. A. Car
ter. who will be transferred to the COM
mand of the Department of the Missouri
at Omaha, Neb.
Gen. Wotherspoon's Case.
The failure of the Senate to confirm the
nomination of Brig. Gen. w. w. Wother-
spoon. although it acted favorably upon
the nomination of the officers of the In
fantry arm who are promoted. vice
Wotherspoon, has presented an unusual
Evening star., 1908-01-19
TAFT SEES CoRTELYOU.
Call Relates to Jamestown Exposi
ton Affairs

Secretary Taft paid visit to Secretary
Corelyou yesterday at the Treasury De-
partment. Twas stated that the call was
incident to a meeting Of the government
managers of the jamestown exposition in
order to close UP the affairs of that in
stitution as far as the government is con-
cerned.
Charles p. Taft the Secretary's brother,
who has been in Washington for two days
looking over the political situation. re-
turned to Cincinnati yesterday afternoon.