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The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
HOMING PIGEONS NOT HOME.
Owners Begin to Feel Anxious for
Safety OF Their Pets.

There are as yet no tidings of the sew
enteen homing pigeons which were re-
leased IN Chicago last Wednesday by
members Of the Washington Federation
OF Pigeon Fanciers.
The members OF the association do not
understand why the birds have not put
In an appearance, and as some Of the
birds hold remarkable records, anxiety IS
felt as to their welfare. Cases have been
known In which pigeons have not returned
to their coOps until months after their
release. The more optimistic members OF
the club expect to see the pigeons come
flying home before long. However. the
failure Of the birds TO arrive is a great
disappointment, as they were expected to
make the trip in fourteen hours.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
CIGARETTE STARTS A BLAZE.
Provides Work for Firemen and
Amusement for the Curious.

a pale young man. a lighted cigarette.
a large crowd Of curious persons. sew
eral companies OF the fire department,
and small blaze on the roof garden of
the Park Hotel. Eleventh street and New
York avenue. late yesterday afternoon,
furnished diversion for a while
The young man threw the cigarette
away. It landed on an awning. the blaze
followed. and the crowd congregated.
The damage was Elght
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

| His second emphatic denial of the story
! published in a local newspaper last week
70 the effect that the Engineer Commits
sioner Of the District, Maj Jay J. Nor
row. is about TO resign, has been made
by the major, who has returned from a
trip TO Canada. and was at his desk
yesterday
The answer TO q telegram sent 20 Mai
Morrow before he had returned from his
t-!p contained the substance OF his state
ment issued yesterday. but in no such
forcerul and unmistakabIe language. The
Commissioner said:
II have just seen the statement In the
Washington Post of Friday. July TO-
with reference to a rumor OF my con-
templated resignation This statement
seems to be made UP largely from sup
position. and has no basis IN fact. There
seems 20 be no reason for me 10 add
anything further in denial OF this report
than was contained In my telegram.
Refers TO Brennan Case.
The Commissioners. and possibly in
particular the engineer department, have.
during the last three or four months.
been subjected to great deal OF critl-
cism IN the columns of the press relative
TO certain charges made against the ad-
ministration OF District affairs. The Com
missioners have formally investigated the
charges made by the Brennan Construc-
ton Company. alleging favoritism in the
engineer department, and have formally
promulgated their findings, and with the
exception Of the probable misconduct on
the part OF former Assistant Engineer Of
Highways Fernald, have found no justl6-
cation OF any OF the charges II should
be stated in this connection that action IN
the case Of Mr.. Fernald had been taken
prior 70 the filing OF the formal charges
by the Brennan Construction Company.
and this action was taken at tho initiative
OF the Engineer Commissioner.
The statement IN the Washington Post
that had announced that 1 believed the
inspector Of buildings innocent OF the
charges made against him, and remarked
that so far as was concerned, Mr.. Ash
ford might be reinstated. is absolutely
false. I have never made such state
ment.
Moved AshfOrd'E Suspension,
The statement which lid make was
that Mr.. Ashford was suspended by the
Commissioners upon my motion. for the
reason that he had been held under
recognizance by a coroner's jury. and
that II the investigation Of the case by
the grand Jury should not result in his
indictment by that body there would re-
main absolutely no reason why he should
not be relnstated
The investigation by the Commission
ers Of the Office Of the inspector Of build
ings will follow the action OF the grand
jury. and at its conclusion the Commits
soners will doubtless take such action
a their investigation will show should be
taken.
Naturally, even were Il my desire 20
terminate my official relations with the
District OF Columbia such action would
be impossible at the present time"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
WIN Care for TnbnchniIs Chndren.

The Board Of Chndren's Guardians has
taken over the case Of Dora. Rosie and
Samuel Tabachnik, the three children Of
Morris Tabachnik, whose wife attempted
suicide last week. The man is a tailor.
and on. account Of failing eyesight, it
has been difficult for him to work for
some time. The mother Is stll in the
Emergency Hospital. and pending her re-
covery the board will take care OF the
children.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
DOG BITES LITTLE BOY.
Child Goes 10 Hospital and Canine
10 Execution.

Joseph O'Connor, ten years old, OF sl6
Eighteenth street northeast, was bitten
yesterday by dog belonging, the police
say. TO Daniel Connors. OF TIC Tenth
street northeast.
The boy was sent 70 Casualty Hospital
to have his wounds treated. and the dog
was sent 10 the pound where It will be
put to death and Its brain examined at
the Bureau Of Animal Industry to de-
termine whether II was suffering from
hydrophobia
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
HELD FOR WOMAN'S MURDER.
walter Brown, Negro, Sent TO Grand
Jury Alter Autopsy.

Walter Brown, colored, was held FOR the
grand jury yesterday. by a coroner's jury.
for the death Of Maggie Williams, also
colored who died at her home. near
Woodburn. Saturday.
An autopsy showed that the woman had
como to her Leath from injuries which the
jury said had been inflicted by Brown.
Brown was arrested early yesterday
morning by Sergt. Murphy and Pa
trolman Cullinane, at Hyattsville. Md,
and was brought TO this city and locked
up In the Tenth precinct station.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
SUES TO PROTECT INVENTION.
ChicnGOan Alleges Dentist Is Using
His Mold for InInys.

To restrain George w Boynton. den
tist. SIT Fourteenth street, from cOntinu-
ing TO use a patent method Of making
molds for dental inlays. William II.
Taggart. OF Chicago. yesterday filed suit
in the District Supreme Court. claiming
that he is the sole inventor OF the patent
in question.
Mr.. Taggart states that he has expend-
ed large sums Of money to make his
invention known TO the dental profess
sion, and that Boynton. without permis-
sion or compensation. manufactured the
same artifice.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Communication on "EIectric Line

The Washington, Baltimore. and Annap-
oils Electric Railway Company has an
nounced that, beginning August /, commu-
tation tickets will be issued between
Washington and Baltimore Between 800
and 1000 people have their places Of
business in one city and their homes in
the other.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Hotel johnson Cnfen.

Good eatables now on our noon lunch
goes without saying; also table d'hote 5
o'clock dinner and service a la carte.
Don't mention ali kinds OF seafood direct
from the catchers; choice New York
meats and fine fruits
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FALSB,SAYS MORROW
Again Denies Statement that
He Will Resign"
ALSO TALKS OF ASHFORD CASE

Never Made Statement that Suspend
ed Inspector Might he Mt Once Re-
cerncd, but Himself Moved SuSpen-
sion Pending Action Of Grand Jury.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
J. e. Harper Division Chief.

J. Z. Harper, appointed IN the auditors
office for the Post-offlce Department July
]. 1895, at S720, and promoted through the
intermediate grades to $1SO0 a year. has
been appointed assistant chief of the
recording division in the same Office.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Congress Hall Hotel
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES

Beautiful rooms all new and outside: coolest sno.
In the city. Cafe and private dining rooms for small
parties Ia carte serviee, a m. till midnight
Luncheon, RS9 to 2;s0 II m, 20 cents Table d'hOte
dinner. ) TO p m. IS centA White help
Pnons Line. Aoo > - MANUEL. Mgr.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
-Four Hourr. sniI

On cool Chesapeake Bay four days
week. 81 round trip. See ticket agent.
The Electric Line, 18th and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
s1.25 to baltimore and Return

Every day via THE Electric Line" Tick
cts at 14th ST. and y. Y ave. NV. TWi-
light excursions, $l00 round trip, after 4
d. N.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ASK FOR A RECEIVER
Directors Accuse Treasurer
Of Home Life Company.
SAY CAVE IS "WHOLE THING"

Latter Alleged TO Have Maintained
that He O@-At nf Right 10 he,
Since He Owns Majority of the
StOcIS-Pecuiinr Conditions Alleged
in Affairs OF the Company.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

S1.25 20 Annapolis md Return
Via "The Electric Line" Visit the II 6
Naval Academy. See time schedule for
trains.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
No Meeting in Months.

Through their attorneys. Sheehy &
Sheehy. the stockholders assert they have
not held a directors meeting for three or
four months because OF Caves alleged
intOlerant manner.
The protesting parties ask that Gilbert
W. Cave be required 20 give a full and
complete account Of all moneys received
by him on behalf Of the company.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

IuICHHhe TIC Hest Uarden Hose
II you want satisfaction. Rot-proof hose
lOc to zoe # Lindsay's Rubber Store, 933 3.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
Roosevelt Sends Message
OF Sympathy TO Halys King

day sent ont telepraphic requests to all
of its branches for relief funds to be APP
piled to the sufferers from the earth.
quake in southern Italy. The Italian
BED Cross Society being so fully or
ganlzed, 1t vii not be necessary for the
American society to do more than 10
send money contributions, which will
I've done AS promptly as possible.
The American National Red Cross to-
day sent telegram over the signature
of its President, William VI. Taft, to- the
Italian Red Cross nj Rome, In the fol-
loving language.
THE American Fed Cross desires to
tender TO the Italian He'd Cross it's pro-
found sympathy because OF the terrible
earthquake in Italy and Calabria. An
appeal has been issued to the American
Rel Cross for contributions for the
benefit OF the sufferers"
TIE Red Cross Society also requested
the state Department to extend to the
American Ambassador expressions OF
sympathy from the American society to
the Italian Red Cross and to inquire TO
what extent relief measures viii be
necessary.
The Red Cross viii have to wait until
contributions are received IN response
10 the appeal sent out to-day, as the
balance remaining in the treasury is
hut s. 900 which viii be kept in reserve
for emergencies within the United
Of Nesuvius sl2, 600 was sent to Italy by
the American society.
There are no American naval vessels
in the vicinity of southern italy: The
SCorp on, n converted yacht, which Is
at CunStantinople, is nearer the scene
of the disaster than any other American
vessel
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
INTERNAL" SA US
WOMAN SUR VIVOR,
TELLING OF HORROR.

CATANIA, Dec. 29.-The following
graphic story is told by woman who
arrived here from Messina to-day. She
was herself badly injured She describes
the horrors that accompanied the dis
aster at Messina in these words:
Internal is the only word that will
adequately describe the fearful and ter
ritying scene" she said
when the first shock came most OF
the city was fast asleep. / was awak-
ened by the rocking of the house. Win
dows swayed and ratified. and crockery
and glass crashed to the floor The next
moment l was violently thrown out of
my bed to the floor. was half stunned.
but knew that the only thing to do was
TO make my way outdoors. The streets
were filed.
Everybody had rushed out in their
nightclothes. needless of the rain falling
In torrents. Terrified shrieks arose from
all sides, and we heard heartrending
appeals for help from the unfortunates
pinned beneath the ruins
walls were tottering all around US
and not one OF my party expected to
escape alive. My brothers and sisters
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29

WASUtNGTON, Dec. 2a.-prcsident
Roosevelt. through the state Depart
mcnt. to-day sent TO King Victor EN-
manuel of Italy a despatch expressing
his horror and that of the American
people over the disaster which has be-
fallen Southern Italy and sicily by the
earthquake visitation and rendering sin
cere sympathy.
The Presidents message read as fol-
lows:
with all my countrymcn ! am APP
palled by the dreadful calamity which
has befallen your country. l offer my
sncerest sympathy American Nation
nj Red Cross has issued appeal for con
tributions for the sufferers and notified
me that they will Immediately COM
municate with the Italian Red Cross"
The President also notes that the
American National Red Cross has is
sued an appeal for contributions TO aid
the sufferers and that the organization
has notified him that 1t will Immediately
communicate with the Italian Red Cross.
Ambassador Mayor des = ances s
Fastening to Washington from New
York state. having left the city for a
brief rest during the holidays. He had
planned TO return to Washington to-
morrow night. but his arrival before
that time is now expected.
The American National Red Cross to-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
SURVIVORS TELL EARTHQUAKE HORROR IN ITALY,

Cosenza, Cassano IL said to have sui.
fered loo dead, while the wounded
number eco. At Cosenza 800 dead people
already have been taken from the ruins,
Chssano has 600 people. while Cosonza
Is the centre of a commune with n pop
ulation Of q, coo
Troops and Warshl ps TO Aid
The Government is sending troops
with the utmost despatch by land and
sea to the scene OF the disaster Four
thousand men from the garrison at
Rome already are on their way. Nari-
Gus steamship companies have placed
vessels at the disposition of the Gov
eminent and the existing system Of
wireless communication is being in
creased Wireless messages will be
transmitted by warshps from the
Straits.
At Riposto the tidal wave was terrific.
AZ first the sea receded for great
distance from the shore. Then II swept
forward with tremendous violence. The
water advanced In n huge wave and
swept before II very house and building
for a thousand feet from the shore line.
The waters rushed through the streets
of Riposto to depth of from 10 to 20
feet.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29

houses TO the streets were caught in
the onrush of waters and drowned or
injured.
\ trainload OF doctors nurses and
hospital equipment has been sent out
from here for Messina, and the steamer
Marguerite loaded to the guards with
persons who had relatives in the doomed
city and others VINO Will join In the
work of relief, also has left.
The refugees declare that the entire
country around Messina has been dew
astated and several villages have dis
appeared, ,..--,..,
TelegrRphc reports have been received
here from all parts of the Island of
.SiC.lv They say the Inhabitants every
where are terror-stricken and praying
in the streets and CHURCHES.
Reggie Is described Ms nothing but
vast sepulchre.
ton, which was In the Straits of Messina
at the time of the earthquake, says his
vessel shuddered as II she had run
aground thick fog prevailed at the
time, and 1t was impossible for him to
see the Messina lighthouse or the Cal
ADRIAN coast The Washington was soon
suri ounded with boats appealing for
aid The people were taken on board.
The sea was Uttered with wreckage in
every direction.
Among those who lost their lives at
NIessina are Commandaut PASSING and
all the members OF his family. They
were crushed in the ruins of their resi-
denCe
The Russian warships that were at
Syracuse also have left for Messina to
aid in the work of rscue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
KING AND QUEEN
HURRY OFF AID
TO SUFFERERS.

ROME, Dec. 29.-Queen Helena has re-
fused TO allow her husband. the King,
to go alone to the scene of the disaster.
She said she would not give up her
privilege OF sharing her husbands dan
gers. and consequently both Their Mai
estes left Rome this afternoon together
for the south.
The royal couple arrived earlier in the
day from Naples. The Queen explained
to a member OF her encourage that she
considered 1t her duty to do all in her
power to comfort and help her afflicted
subjects. Their Majesties left the rail-
road station here l.30.
Just before the train pulled out they
embraced their four children. who are
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
TIDAL WAVE THIRTY
FEET HIGH SWEPT
VICTIMS TO DEATH.

PALERMO, Dec. 29.-Railroad COM
munication with Mcssina has been re-
stored. \ trainload of refugees came
in here this morning, but they are all
maddened with terror, and no one was
capable of giving a connected account
OF the catastrophe. All agree that Mes
sina has been destroyed and that the
victims will be counted by the tens Of
thousands.
The Trinacria Hotel. with ninety
guests, was demolished. The city hall,
the bourse, the tele-laph offices and the
barracks also We're destroyed.
A tidal wave thirty feet high swept up
the streets of the city in the height
of the confusion following the shock.
Hundreds of half-dressed men, women
and children who had fled from their
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
FRENCH WARSHIPS
SENT TO GIVE AID.

PARIS. Dec. 2a.-The Minister OF
Marine has ordered the French battle
ships Justice and Nerite and three tor
pedo-boa destroyers to proceed to Mes
sina to succor the victims.
MALTA. Dec. @.-The British battle
ship EXmouth and the cruisers Fury
ahus and Minerva, commanded by Ad-
mirai Sir Assheton Curzon- Howe. left
here to-day for Messina to render every
assistance possible to the survivors OF
the disaster. The British cruiser Sutlej.
which was on her way from Slessina to
this port, was intercepted by wireless
teieEraphy last night and sen. back to
MESSING,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29

In no sense aware of the gravity OF the
catastrophe. \ number of Ministers,
Senator's and Deputies, together with
the Mayor OF Rome, we're at the station
to bid farewell to the King and Queen.
Ambassador GrisCom was the only
diplomat to learn of the departure OF
tie King and the Queen from Rome.
lie hurried TO the railroad station and
offered the King condolences in the
name of the United States, saving that
the San Francisco disaster made it pos
sihle for America to appreciate the
calamity that had overtaken southern
Italy. The King and the Queen thanked
Mr.. Criscom warmly and asked him 10
convey their appreciation to the Alneri-
can Government aud the American
pcODle
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29

sufficient, and alleging that We could
proved our facts
Judge Ray evidently thinks differ
entity. for he overrules Their demurrer.
He says that they had better make
answer to our complaint, and put in
defense and he gives them thirty days
in which to do Il. AS our facts are
pra ctical.y all borrowed from their side.
them.
THE victory We have won to-day is
complete reversal in the Federal Court
late Division OF the Supreme Court.
which turned down Attorney General
Jackson when he tried to smash the
merger"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
MOUNT ETNA IN
ERUPTION ADDS TO
EARTHQUAKE PANIC.

CATAN1A, ely. Dec. @9-Mount
Etna. the volcano short distance from
j 8. IL to-day showing considerable ac-
,ivity ana the detonations watch can
be plainly heard in this city, together
with the volume of smoke rolling out
OF the crater. have added TO the panic
.. the people.
observatory this activity is directly
connected with the earthquakes of yes
ter,iay which wrought such havoc in
Calabr!a and Sicily out great erup-
t!on is not expected. Such phenomena
seldom accompany violent seismic dis
ttN'oanceS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
100 TOURISTS
DEAD IN MESSINA.

PALERMO, Dec. 29-Refueees from
Messina say that there were 100 for
eiSners in the Hotel Trinacria and that
they all lost their lives. The hotel has
been completely obliterated. 1t was one
OF the best IN the city aud patrOni2el al
most exclusively by tourists. |; wa, Sit
uutcd In the Via SarlbaidI.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-29
CARUSO DONATES
NIGHTS SALARY

Prior to tho performance at the
Metropolitan opera house last night
'arUso announced that he would give
his salary for that evening for the re-
lief OF the earthquake sufferers in Italy
His salary is said TO be $500 for the
performance.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-04-30
COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, HoE. CHAs. + TERRY President
Judge, Honorabies Henry Richlin and r. G. X.
kskihka Assoc Judges ofrhe Courts of Oyer and
Term uer and General Jail Delivery Quarter
Sessions o the Peace, Orphans Court and Com
mon Pleas ior the County OF sullivan, have issued
their precept, bearing date the | day of Mar
1907 10 me directed, for holuIng the severa
aourts IN the Borough ugh of Laporte, on Monday the
day OF May 1905 mt o clock p. M
Therefore notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices oi the Peace and Constablcs within the
Ounty, that they be then and there in their prop
rrperson at = O'Clock p M OF said day, with their
oils records inquisitions examinations and
ithcr Tememberances to those things to which
heir offices appertaill To be done. And TO those
who are bound by therrecognizancc to prosecute
,gainst prisoners who are shall be in the ial1 of
he said county OF sullivan, are hereby notified to
le then and there to prosecute against them as
VIII be just.
JUDSON BROWN Sheriff
heri f's oaice, ,Laporte Pa. ., Jan 1905
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-04-30

Fearing that the threatening
bituminous coal strike will shorten
their supply of fuel, the railroads
owning mines in the vicinity of
Wilkes Barre are working their
mines twelve hours a day to lay in
stores of furnace coal for emergency
use. Other railroads are buying
from local washeries and as fast as
the coal is cleaned it is rushed to Chi
cago. All the washeries are being
taxed to the limit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-04-30
Treasurer's Sale Of Unseated
Lands.

Agreeable to the provision Of an Act OF Assem-
bly, entitled IAN Act directing the mode OF sell
ing Unseated Lands for taxes" passed the Oth
day of March. 1878, and the supplements thereto.
|, Frank H. Farrell, Treasurer OF the County OF
sullivan, hereby give notice to all persons con,
cerned at unless the County, Road, Poof ana
school Taxes due on the following tracts OF Tn
seated Lands situated in said county are PAD be.
fore the day of sale. the whole or such part OF
ehargeabIe thereon will be sold at the Court
House in Laporte, said County OF sullivan. on
the Sth day OF June, 1905, being the second Mon
day in June. The sale to be continued by I'd
iournment from day day ii deemed necessary
for arrcarages of taxes due, and assessed and
cost accrued on each tract respectively.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-04-30

In the matter of the application o,
Hannah Eudora Schindler Tor a divorce
from John SCHNEIDER her husband.
TO John SCHNEIDER, You are hereby
notified that an alias subpoena in the
above stated case having been returned
that you could not be found in this county
you are rexuired to appear on Monday
the 18th day May, 1908. at Court OF
Common Pleas to be held at Laporte, at
2 o'clock p. M, and make answer to the
complaint made by your wife in the above
stated case.
JUDSON BROWN, Sheriff.
Sheritl's Office, Lapo:te Pa.March lS,l9OS
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-04-30

The sum of Fifty Gents must also be added on
each tract. lot parcel of land advertised i'll ad-
10; or parcel OF land for adver Sh.. Also in ad-
dition to the same interest will te charged upon
the amount of taxes due upon each tract, lot or
January OF the year following until paid under
Act 1851
NIB No taxes will be received OIL the day OF
sale.
FRANK II. FARRELL, Treasurer.
Treasurers Office. Laporte Pa, April LIST, 1905